Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2018

DC Velocity and Descartes have conducted a transportation benchmark study for the last two years to help transportation professionals understand what is driving the market, and how the strategy and tactics of top performers differ from the rest of the pack. Directly opposing macroeconomic trends. Hot competition, economies and costs.

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Women in Trucking

JANUARY 5, 2020

When recruiting, for example, consider the aspects of driving that appeal most to women as well as areas of concern. For example, 74 percent of women use Facebook, according to a 2018 Pew Research Study. However, women come from many different walks of life and have different experiences and interests.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation. In fact, IT spend as a percent of business capex crossed over the prior ~10 year average in 2019 and we see that trend extending in early 2020.”. A Positive Example.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Sitma, a specialist in designing and producing solutions for automation in the logistics industry, has been chosen as a case study for the book Essentials of Modern Marketing by Philip Kotler together with Weevo, which looked at more than 30 examples of outstanding Italian companies in different fields of production.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. What we’re seeing is not just a trend towards changing materials/part suppliers, but also warehousing and logistics suppliers. .

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

In 2018, Cleveland Clinic continued improving its services and employed RFID technology for high-value medical devices and a less-expensive solution for commodity products. “In The Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 for 2018. 2018 Ranking. Watson Health 15 Top Health Systems Study 4. Source: Gartner (November 2018).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

We are seeing it now in terms of truck drivers and warehouse workers, and Walmart is an example of a company that has been trying to get ahead of these shortages by offering higher wages and on-the-job perks. Recent studies suggest that an estimated one-third or more of US food waste is coming from households.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

Our 2018 study tells us a greater percentage of Above Average Performers have “High Confidence” in inventory accuracy across all supply chain nodes compared to Average & Below Performers. The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Even before the arrival of the pandemic, the global e-learning market was expanding at an astonishing rate, with a 2019 study estimating that it would reach $336.98 percent from 2018 to 2026. The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018.

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Now, That's Logistics

JUNE 22, 2021

Not only is it forcing carriers to pay out higher wages and, subsequently, pass those increases along to individual shippers, but the trend is also creating capacity issues for anyone that relies on truckload (TL) or less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation. Roadmaster’s efforts appear to be part of a nationwide trend. In the U.S.,

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

“Bolstered by a strong labor market, growth in disposable personal income, and elevated consumer confidence, 2018 experienced strong retail sales,” Deloitte reports. In Top trends and issues for retail in 2019 , RSM’s John Nicolopoulos points to buying behaviors as a strong driver for retailers that want to grow their businesses this year.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Besides, these risks are much more serious (for example, there were about 134,000 reported cyber-attacks on businesses in 2017 , or almost 50 percent increase from 2016). GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. What we’re seeing is not just a trend towards changing materials/part suppliers, but also warehousing and logistics suppliers. .

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Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2023

In one example, an employee of Varda, a SpaceX-like company, began to publicly attempt to replicate the study and had over 10,000 people tuning in to watch a live stream of rocks in a furnace. We’ve been here before with Blockchain and Tradelens, which launched in 2018 and was done by the end of Q1 2023 – a good example of hype waves.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Recently, our company has generated some reports of internal data and surveyed a collection of companies to better get an idea of trends in the manufacturing industry. The Trends that Will Forever Shape Manufacturing in 2018 & Beyond. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. average increase in revenue.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. a pair of jeans that didn’t come from a sweatshop, for example. Download white paper. The inefficiencies that plague supply chains have seemingly been around forever. Maybe Ethereum could provide a long-needed solution.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 9, 2018

After nearly a decade of so-so profits, the $36 billion less-than-truckload (LTL) sector of the trucking industry is poised for impressive – if not spectacular – growth in 2018. Read: Industry Experts Discuss Technology Trends & Solutions for Efficient Ecommerce Logistics. Explaining the Capacity Crunch.

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Women in Trucking

MAY 25, 2020

Studies show that the higher men’s awareness of gender bias, the more likely they are to recognize the importance of achieving gender equality.” For example, about 14 percent of active Women In Trucking members are male, and five of the association’s board members are men. Conference & Expo. We help to educate them.”

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Logistics in War

APRIL 6, 2019

Whilst there are economic benefits to this approach, it discounts current trends in competition for energy sources and market dominance, threats to supply infrastructure, the impact of natural disasters and geopolitical uncertainty (especially in the Indo-Pacific region).

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

For example, DHL analyzes 58 different parameters of internal data to create a machine learning model for air freight. The most well-known examples are Transmetrics and ClearMetal , which were both mentioned in the latest DHL’s Logistics Trend Radar. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018?.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

However, according to this McKinsey study, most industries report supply chain and logistics cost in the range of 1.8% A 2013 study by Ernst & Young aptly highlighted the importance of CFO’s involvement in the supply chain. For example, let’s take a look at the second, sixth and eighth question.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Rob O’Byrne makes an early start with his round-up of supply chain and logistics trends that might make industry headlines in the coming year. His observations include trends in first and last-mile logistics, and the increase in SMEs entering global markets. 2020 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends: What’s Around the Corner?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 6, 2021

A smaller warehouse footprint is achieved at an increased level of productivity (for example, the area can be reduced by as much as 80%, which can be important in the absence of space or the high cost of land). Trends of the global warehouse automation market. between 2019 and 2025.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The 1997 Defence Efficiency Review (DER) , a review now commonly associated with an over-ambitious efficiency agenda which led to near disastrous levels of logistics hollowness in an ADF on the cusp of twenty years of continuous operations, was a catalyst which brought a conceptual trend to reality. 1] Beaumont, D., 2] Beaumont, D.,

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Conger

JULY 16, 2021

In this article, we show you the biggest warehouse automation trends in 2021 that could change your warehouse operations. For each of the trends, you’ll learn: What it is and how it works. 11 Warehouse Automation Technology Trends. A warehouse management system (WMS) is an example of digital automation software.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As early as 2018, a Neilsen study found that fresh foods were “the primary driver of growth in retail stores, accounting for 49% of all dollar sales growth in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. As one respondent said, “COVID just woke us up to a trend that had already been occurring.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2018

According to a McKinsey Global Institute study , the construction industry is among the least digitized, ranking 21 out of 22 industries (only Agriculture and hunting ranked lower). The post The Secret of Getting Ahead (Takeaways from Command Alkon ELEVATE 2018 Conference) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

October 24, 2018 ·. For example, if a shipment is damaged en route, shock sensors can send an alert as soon as a shipment experiences rough handling. As consumers grow accustomed to ever greater levels of visibility and real-time connectivity in their personal lives, those trends will make their way into the commercial sector as well.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The December 2018 payroll report issued by the U.S. in December 2018, while the unemployment rate for those with bachelor’s degree and higher decreased from nearly 4.5% in December 2018. for doctorates in December 2018. What’s happening under the employment hood? Let’s take a look. in 2011 to 2.1%

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

James Gagne , President & CEO, says “a combination of SEKO’s network, service capability, customer experience, technology and great timing means its sponsorship of Home Delivery World 2018 promises to open up significant new business opportunities with the more than 1,500 retailers attending ‘the event’ for retail logistics.”. “We

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 7, 2019

December 10, 2018 | By Tamara Chapman. Introduced to the logistics community in September 2018, the ASCM focuses on driving innovation by sharing “the newest insights on all aspects of supply chain.” Soft Skills for a Networked Supply Chain.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

A Look To 2018 and Beyond. In fact, the introduction of Qualcomm’s OmniTracs™ in 1988 and UPS’ roll-out of the DIAD (Delivery Information Acquisition Device) four years later are prime examples of pioneering companies investing in mobile technology as a means to drive efficiencies and create competitive advantage.

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Now, That's Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Yet, according to PwC’s Global Digital Operations Study 2018, most business leaders have still not come to terms with the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation or with the conceptual leap it represents. Sensors installed on the assembly line, for example, allow insights to be accessed and utilized in real-time (i.e.,

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IoT World Today

MARCH 27, 2020

These tools will become the foundation on which supply chain managers gain insight into their markets and erratic supply and demand trends. Another Statista study indicated that 44% of retailers expect delays and 40% expect inventory shortages given coronavirus disruptions on the supply chain.

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Sabinext

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

In my last article of 2018, “ Which Trends Will Change the Rules of Logistics in 2019? ”, I talked briefly about urban logistics and megacities. London, for example, accounts for 32 % of the UK’s national GDP produced by only 23 % of the population. The Future of Urban Mobility study by Arthur D.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 28, 2019

The Green Supply Chain Management is also called as “Supply chain sustainability” this direction that became a trend now in the business life of supply chain management, this stream has been building up in recent years, as the consciousness of consumers about the environment has been increased.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

November 20, 2018 ·. The company currently uses two traditional time-series forecasting methods, Holt-Winter’s and Damped trend , to generate monthly product demand forecasts. By Javad Feizabadi and Apurv Shrivastava. Improving Demand Forecasting with Artificial Intelligence. Traditional Solution Drawbacks.

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