Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

Improving predictability in outcomes is valuable, but ensuring your supply chain is nimble enough to act on the data is even more so. We explore how predictive analytics and big data with human sentiments can add value and amplify their supply chain strategies. The presence of data throughout the supply chain is vital to its evolution.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 31, 2018

Is the fully wireless workplace continues to come into focus, and as warehouse and DC managers are tasked with doing more with less while exceeding customers’ ever-evolving demands, the global market for automatic data capture (ADC) solutions is growing exponentially. Total 2016 Revenues (in millions). Top 20 ADC suppliers.

Data 28

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Stord

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

The retail-to-industrial trend is still small -- the report covered just 24 conversions since 2016 -- but it’s growing as a solution to low warehouse vacancy. Several recent surveys show that automotive supply chains are highly susceptible to cyber attacks. Many companies lack internal teams or practices to combat data breaches.

Warehousing 60

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 1, 2018

If there were one clear-cut conclusion to be drawn from our “2018 Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Equipment Survey,” it would be that the outlook for spending is bullish. At the same time, the survey revealed growing interest in the use of relatively new types of technology, including robotics, drones and smart glasses.

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Transporeon

APRIL 2, 2019

Checking the background info In 2015, the ocean freight rate trend was distinctly downwards – the SCFI declined from around 1,000 to just 500 during the year. But through 2016 (notwithstanding a post-Christmas tumble at the start of the year), the overall trend was volatile and heading upwards.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

In 2017 the downward trend of large shipping losses continued, according to a new survey, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty's (AGCS) Safety & Shipping Review. Globally, the decline in frequency and severity of total losses over the past year continues the positive trend of the past decade.

Maritime 84

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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

Dr. Schreiber concludes by covering the players (from startups to billion-dollar companies) and the trends changing the industry. Dropping profit margins – Hanjin’s bankruptcy in late 2016 capped a difficult year for carriers and 2017 hasn’t been much better. Bringing Freight Online In The Carrier Space. Digital Forwarding.

Supply Chain Design Software 54

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. To know the most difficult challenges as perceived by supply chain professionals, we turn to the SCM World’s 2017 Future of Supply Chain survey. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper. These disruptions included the following.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2016

In business why wouldn’t you measure your performance against your peers and against relevant industry sector data? Members of the USMTO provide order acquisition data each month and this information is then compiled into a report showing the orders placed in 5 different regions of the USA. USMTO order for May 2016 were 18.2%

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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

Dr. Schreiber concludes by covering the players (from startups to billion-dollar companies) and the trends changing the industry. Dropping profit margins – Hanjin’s bankruptcy in late 2016 capped a difficult year for carriers and 2017 hasn’t been much better. Bringing Freight Online In The Carrier Space. Digital Forwarding.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Will these trends continue in 2018? so far this year, according to Thomson Reuters data, topping the 38 deals announced in 2016], with big trucking companies and private equity funds scooping up smaller firms as [the ELD] mandate is set to go into effect and as drivers push for higher wages.” How should shippers respond?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2016

At the onset of 2016, we identified key trends to watch for in manufacturing, and as the year draws to a close, it’s time for an evaluation of our predictions to discover the state of manufacturing. Since e-commerce can be best analyzed by reviewing Cyber Monday 2016, consider the record-breaking sales achieved.

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ShipLilly

JULY 24, 2020

That partly explains why the market for next-generation logistics systems in Japan is set to more than double to 651 billion yen ($6 billion) through 2025, based on data released by Fuji Keizai. Other companies have also joined the trends in human-less transportation and storage. Companies that are leading the way. Wrapping Up.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

As digitization continues to modify the global supply chain landscape, its unprecedented data sources and solutions will lead to not only the demise of disparate information systems, but to the rise of true, end-to-end, supply chain visibility. Track, Trace and Collect Data from Key Partners. By Cosmas Hoefnagels for Talking Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2018

The Trends that Will Forever Shape Manufacturing in 2018 & Beyond. According to a survey conducted by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP , approximately 22% of skilled manufacturing workers (almost 2.7 Systems need to be in place to collect, analyze and translate this data. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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Transporeon

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Ocean freight rates are expected to increase significantly in 2017 Based on a survey conducted by our benchmarking partners Xeneta , more than half (56%) of the respondents expect rates to increase while 44% believe rates will remain stable. Historical ocean freight rates were very volatile in 2016.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Solving the challenge and underlying issues will require focus and attention to internal processes, better communication with carriers and partners, and using technology to gather and make sense of the vast amount of data flowing through transportation networks. Focus on the Right Data. There are No Crystal Balls.

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The Logistics Academy

JUNE 29, 2017

Every day, more data than we can imagine zings across that global conduit we call the Internet. Much of that data comes directly from devices, without human intervention. Drivers carry cell phones in their cars to feed GPS locations to a traffic information and navigation service, which uses the data to detect congestion.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 14, 2018

Those are some of the takeaways from the recently-released “ Home-Delivery Shopping Survey ” issued this week by global consulting firm AlixPartners. days based on the survey’s findings, continuing a downward trend over the past few years, with 2016 at 4.8 days, 2014 at 5.0 days, and 2012 at 5.5

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Editor’s Note: Our “ Research in Focus ” series highlights research conducted by select partners on timely and important trends impacting supply chain and logistics professionals today. The findings were derived from an online survey of 250 executives at leading U.S. Transportation costs ranked second, and labor costs ranked third.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 19, 2017

Historical Data on TMS Adoption May Be Lower Than Reported. Meanwhile, 2008 was a time when the deployment of cloud-based technologies was in infancy, so some companies may not have understood survey questions and their applicability to existing operations. But, it does not consider how the means of using TMSs are changing.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

Some of the main concerns expressed by ports surveyed by Automotive Logistics include finding more storage and handling capacity, especially given the growth that some of the bigger car handling ports are seeing, and at times when there are sudden spikes in volumes. . Where to put it all .

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2016

Data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), however, do allow us to take a partial look at recalls by country. The trend towards reshoring and nearshoring will continue in 2016. Instead firms must produce to meet today's real-time specifications and be able to turn on a dime in order to meet tomorrow's as well.

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Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

And, as reported in our recent North American ports survey , the US state of Pennsylvania has invested $93m in the port of Philadelphia’s finished vehicle terminal, to more than double annual import capacity there to 350,000 vehicles. GM sold more than 4m vehicles in China last year, up 4.4% Future mobility.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

According to the findings from the “26th Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends (Masters of Logistics)”, more companies are beginning to understand that new business models and new competition in the field are changing customer expectations. Improving Data Shows the Real Strength of Trucking. in 2017 versus 20.8%

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2016

The development and deployment of autonomous vehicles, machine-to-machine communication abilities and preventative maintenance could all team up to result in even greater savings in 2016, which will further increase investments for the Industrial Internet of Things. New products and services will enable a new host of KPIs and real-time data.

Manufacturing Procurement 70

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

For example: Japan earthquake 2016. New trends in supply chain management. Common supply chain disruptions of the past – supplier performance, forecast errors, transportation breakdowns – used historical data to predict and manage risk. Supply chain disruptions. US-China trade war 2018. Suez Canal blockage 2021.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

“Although a number of surveys show consumers say they want sustainable products, only a small percentage of them are actually willing to pay more to buy sustainable products,” Sheffi notes. Posted on: May, 22 2016. Posted on: May, 26 2016. Posted on: May, 26 2016.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

Posted on: May, 22 2016. Posted on: May, 26 2016. Posted on: May, 26 2016. Posted on: Jun, 27 2016. Posted on: Aug, 19 2016. Posted on: Aug, 21 2016. The documentation can be useful historical data for any future endeavor.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 7, 2018

ports are finally keeping pace with technology-driven trends in other transport industries. Slangerup resigned from the Port of Long Beach in 2016, but not before overseeing a significant transformation in strategic operations by introducing a Cloud-based platform enabling supply chain transparency. Top 30 U.S. Import TEUs. of Change.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 7, 2018

ports are finally keeping pace with technology-driven trends in other transport industries. Slangerup resigned from the Port of Long Beach in 2016, but not before overseeing a significant transformation in strategic operations by introducing a Cloud-based platform enabling supply chain transparency. Top 30 U.S. Import TEUs. of Change.

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The Logistics Academy

JULY 13, 2016

5 in Logistics Performance Index 2016. The 2016 edition of Connecting to Compete scores and benchmarks countries’ performance on logistics. The Logistics Performance Index, part of the Connecting to Compete report 2016 ( Click to download full report ) , measures the efficiency of international supply chains. 5 in LPI 2016.

Trends 40

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

As we head into 2016, we are featuring our most read articles of 2015 in our five main categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. In the supply chain articles category it is clear the top ten are all about trends, facts, technology, and of course optimization. Read the full article here.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

2016 marched onward with a drive to improve the use of digital technology throughout the supply chain. In the first supply chain trends post, we surmised the previous year’s trends would continue. Per GT Nexus , 75 percent of executives surveyed recognized the digital supply chain as an important factor for the next five years.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2017

At the close of 2016, the 21 st Annual Third-Party Logistics Study found the overall use of third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) is increasing, but the types of logistics services utilized indicate the industry is entering a shift in how it operates. 3PLs and Shippers Report Positive Partnership Outcomes.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

We saw that starting to turn around in 2016 and continued to accelerate into 2017," he notes. Companies that recognize and capitalize on this trend will succeed, with smart technology investments and astute strategic choices separating winners from losers.". Kearney and co-author of the report. "In Science Fiction Becomes Real.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

However, modern technologies are dramatically changing procurement trends and how procurement professionals operate and their role in the company. Why Is Technology Driving Procurement Trends and the Role of Procurement? How Does Procurement Play Into the Use of Artificial Intelligence and Automation in 2016?

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