Logistics Management Magazine Archives

August 2016 Logistics Management

In this issue:

  • 33rd Annual Quest for Quality Awards
  • 2016 Ocean Shipping Roundtable
  • ERP: Gaining speed
  • Getting the right lift truck
  • Quarterly transportation market update: Trucking
August 30, 2016 · This contract manufacturer gains real-time visibility and actionable insights over its massive global supply chain through the development of a dynamic, mobile platform— and earns a top spot in Gartner’s annual supply chain innovation awards.
August 24, 2016 · A growing number of low-cost lift trucks offer new avenues for pairing equipment and applications, but less cautious buyers might find that small up-front costs come at a steep price.
August 3, 2016 · Ship owners are investing in optimization, but now the shipper has a role to play in helping an operator innovate by adjusting their own operations and aligning to be a desirable partner.
August 3, 2016 · As carrier consolidation and reconfigured deployment schedules become old news, contrarian views suggest that some unexpected consequences may be on the horizon for logistics managers. A prominent shipper, retail analyst, and international trade specialist advise a measured approach for the future.
August 3, 2016 · Shippers are benefiting from temporary excess capacity in the truckload market, but analysts say this condition is temporary. The driver situation, increasing regulations, and inventory sell-offs all point to a tighter capacity situation in 2017 and beyond.
August 3, 2016 · As the lines between the large enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers and best-of-breed supply chain management applications continue to blur, the ERPs are now moving to create holistic, end-to-end “hubs” that incorporate multiple trading partners, providers and even customers.
August 2, 2016 · While we’re entering an era in which companies can detect supply chain risks much more quickly than in the past, new technological solutions and strategies are desperately needed to address the added complexity of global logistics.
August 1, 2016 · Which carriers, third-party logistics providers and U.S. ports have crossed the service-excellence finish line ahead of their competitors? Our readers have cast their votes, and now it’s time to introduce this year’s winners.
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Supply chains are facing new pressures as companies seek cost savings
Boston Consulting Group report finds that 65% of executives are prioritizing supply chain and manufacturing costs.

Progress is made in FTR Trucking Conditions Index but growth rate remains negative
The new edition of the Trucking Conditions Index (TCI), which was recently issued by freight transportation consultancy FTR, saw some signs of improvement but again remaining short of growth.

Ambitious charging, refueling heavy truck network plan unveiled by Biden administration
The Biden administration just released its plan to establish a charging and refueling infrastructure network for zero-emission commercial trucks. It’s an ambitious initiative that seeks to maximize the impact of charging infrastructure investment by guiding development toward high-volume-priority corridors and existing freight hubs.

Explaining hoarding for the Post-COVID inflation for goods
Did the fear of product shortages contribute to the rapid price increases?

U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes are mixed, for week ending March 9, reports AAR
Rail carloads, at 214,585, fell 3.7% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 258,077, saw a 13.5% annual gain.

February retail sales see gains, reports Commerce and NRF
Commerce reported that February retail sales, at $700.7 billion, rose 0.6% compared to January and were up 1.5% annually. NRF reported that February’s core retail sales, which it bases on Census data and excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, saw a 0.2% seasonally-adjusted increase over January and a 5.5% annual increase on an unadjusted basis.

GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton remains on track for completion by late April
The pending acquisition of Chippenham, UK-based Wincanton, a supply chain solutions services provider across myriad vertical markets, by Greenwich, Conn.-based global contract logistics services provider GXO Logistics appears to remain on track, according to a “scheme of arrangement” recently issued by Wincanton.

MHI Report notes investment increases as supply chains become more tech-forward and human-centric
A new report released this week at Modex by MHI and Deloitte finds that 55% of supply chain leaders are increasing their supply chain technology and innovation investments with 88% saying they are planning to spend over $1 million. Forty-two percent plan to spend over $10 million.

New TIA Q4 Market Report sees declines amid some positive trends
Challenging market conditions on various fronts, for freight transportation brokers and intermediaries, were the main themes of the new edition of the “3PL Market Report Fourth Quarter 2023, which was issued this week by the Alexandria, Va.-based Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA).

Millions of dollars worth of ex-Yellow tractors, trailers up for auction
The liquidation of Yellow Corp., once the largest less-than-truckload (LTL) and the nation’s 13th-largest trucking company when it ceased operations last August, has continued to prove that Yellow’s assets were valuable even without operating as a functioning trucking company.  

Industry groups call on ILA and USMX to get back to the table for a new labor deal
While 2023 marked the overdue conclusion of a new West Coast port labor agreement between the International Longshore Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association, an East Coast labor agreement awaits to be completed in 2024, by the end of September, between the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).

Crisis Management 101: A helpful supply chain primer
Disruptions happen, but some crisis can put the organization’s survival in jeopardy if there is not a plan in place.

Panama Canal Authority ups number of available spots in Panamax locks
In an advisory issued yesterday, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced a new adjustment to accommodate the growing demand for transits, by increasing the number of daily slots available in the Panamax Locks. ACP officials said that this announcement was made in response to the present and projected level of Gatun Lake.

UPS executive Seward touches upon various supply chain and logistics topics at Modex
Bill Seward, President of UPS Supply Chain Solutions, took center stage to deliver the keynote address to kick off MODEX 2024. Hosted by Katie Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber, the discussion touched on several topics including the future trajectory of supply chains, UPS' strategic investments in technology, and Seward's personal journey from loading trucks to executive.

Students unlock their futures at Modex 2024
High school and university students and educators will be introduced to career opportunities in material handling, supply chain and logistics through hands-on learning and networking with industry professionals.


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