Ship Monk

JANUARY 7, 2021

YoY growth from 2019, it’s safe to say that eCommerce sales have absolutely skyrocketed, essentially jumpstarting the industry by nearly two years. Of course, all of that changed with COVID-19 , which forced the world to rely on eCommerce in order to fulfill basic needs like buying fresh produce or racing to secure a pack of toilet paper.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Source: Gartner, Forecast Snapshot: Prescriptive Analytics Software, Worldwide, 2019. Source: Gartner, Market Guide for Supply Chain Analytics Technology, May 28, 2019. appeared first on AIMMS SC Blog. What’s driving prescriptive analytics adoption? . More awareness and ease of use . Is your Organization Ready?

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Up until the end of 2019, more than half of the carriers were unprofitable. Of course, it is also critical to apply data across all activities to identify which loads are ripe for the taking. Quite simply, freight rating challenges are not a problem limited to trucking carriers. Carriers have a finite amount of capacity.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 3, 2023

Sally Williamson is a serving Australian Army logistics officer and Art of War Scholar currently attending the United States Command and General Staff Officer Course. Risky Business: Commercial Support for Large-Scale Ground Combat Operations,” Military Review (July-August 2019):14. [xi] Fogg and William C. Latham, Jr.,

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3PL Insights

APRIL 9, 2021

Stade, Germany – September 25, 2019: Container ship EVER GIVEN. An investigation is underway to determine why the Ever Given veered off course. In the aftermath, may questions still remain. How did this happen? Could this happen again, and what was the impact? This article explores the answers to these questions. What Happened.

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Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Of course, there are still other factors that must be addressed for blockchain to be genuinely commonplace, including: An explosion of talent using blockchain technologies. Until we launch our one-of-a-kind platform in Q1 2019, we cordially invite you to sign up for “updates” online. appeared first on ShipChain Blog.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 19, 2021

As we approach a full year of living in a pandemic, we continue to stay the course. In 2019, we invested in a machine vision, artificial intelligence automation system to enhance inventory accuracy on our fulfillment line. The vaccines are a promising development that will help us return to normal one day.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 27, 2021

In 2019 alone, 9,302 stores announced their farewells , sending both devoted shoppers and data analysts into a frenzy. Meet BOPIS, otherwise known as one of the most popular baby names of 2021 — we’re kidding, of course. Subscribe to our blog newsletter ! The scoop, however, is that this only paints part of the picture.

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Firstly, the blog would continue its exploration of how strategy, tactics and logistics aligned in contemporary military operations. Finally, and with the preceding thought in mind, the blog would examine strategic preparedness and the way forces prepare for war. Best wishes, and have a great start to 2019. Enjoy the articles!

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 10, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic, of course, has only increased competition for warehouse talent. As we discussed in a recent blog article, the turnover rate among warehouse associates was estimated to be 32.5% in 2019 – before the pandemic. A pre-COVID U.S. This talent gap exists among senior-level staff as well as entry-level associates.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 3, 2021

2021 volumes (blue line) remain significantly below 2018 and 2019 levels due to the ongoing semiconductor shortage. Motor vehicle shipments on the Class I railroads are shown for 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018 in blue, yellow, green and orange, respectively. million units +/-) as vehicles are taken out of service. Source: SONAR).

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GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Shippers are getting ready for scary costumes, decorations, and of course, lots of treats. alone, Halloween retail sales are estimated to reach $9 billion in 2019. The spookiest night of the year is just around the corner! The end of October is a prime time not only for witches and ghosts but also for retailers. In the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Journal of Commerce’s William Cassidy urges shippers to avoid setting their hopes too high for any relief in 2019. Cassidy writes, “After rising by double digits in 2018, US contract truckload rates could rise a more modest 5 percent on average in 2019.” Imagine how much each is saving over the course of a year!

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Forto

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Four steps to get ready as an e-commerce seller for 2019’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday. You need to be ready and prepared to churn out those shipments in time for Black Friday (29th November 2019) and Cyber Monday (2nd December 2019). After all, these two days are only two of the biggest sale days in the e-commerce. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

According to Supply Chain Dive , “The number of supply chain professionals who say they’re currently using predictive analytics at their company has grown 76% from 2017 to 2019, according to a Supply Chain Dive analysis of the annual MHI Industry Report.

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Freightos

MARCH 23, 2023

There were plenty of freight insights to take in over three days of sessions, meetings and conversations with carriers, forwarders and BCOs, but far too many to include all of them in a blog post that anyone might make it to the end of. So, here are some of the highlights. What just happened???

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Forto

MARCH 17, 2020

Since 2019, we have also had a team on site at four locations in Asia. Of course, our customers know where their cargo is even without us, because all parties involved have the same information about the cargo. This enables us to maintain our business operations without restrictions, even in challenging circumstances.

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Forto

OCTOBER 30, 2020

You can overcome this and succeed by following four simple steps given below in this blog article: Plan. But of course, since Black Friday and Cyber Monday happen every year, even if you take this year to prepare and analyze the market, you could also be better prepared for it the following year. Assess & Understand. Step 1: Plan.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 21, 2019

Of course, a complete change of packing materials can take time and investments. Although going digital seems pretty obvious in 2019, many companies still rely on paper billing and documentation. Apart from reduced emissions, LTL is a more cost-effective option than full-truckload. Recyclable packaging. Is your packing recyclable?

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 7, 2023

That’s a deeply negative spread: In all of 2019 and most of 2020, spot rates were only 25 to 50 cents per mile below contract rates.

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Women in Trucking

JUNE 22, 2020

Just in 2019, 640 trucking companies filed for bankruptcy. On the SCORE website, you’ll find mentors, lists of upcoming workshops, and a library of blogs, videos and other resources. College Courses Can’t find the time to explore these options? Trucking companies go out of business because of bad management all the time.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

This blog will provide an overview of these best practices, how they benefit your company, and why working with a logistics provider can improve your small parcel supply chain. The number of small packages shipped in 2020 is estimated to have been 132 billion, which is a 32% increase over the 2019 volumes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

blog by Tom Viggers, Global Account Director, pymetrics. And of course, the skills and know-how associated with supporting and operating these technologies are new too. That is why, in 2019, it is the so-called ‘soft skills’ that dominate hiring managers’ wish lists. It’s for people.”

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

percent in 2019. The owner of an Australian clothes maker explains in a blog concerning the price of manufacturing ethically onshore that it costs her around $23 (USD) to turn out a pair of women’s long pyjamas—that’s cost price, before any mark up for profit. The main effect of this offshore flight? Ali Baba and the $4 Pyjamas.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

in May 2020 compared to May 2019, especially affecting exports from the US, Japan and the EU. Of course, cloud-based technology has the added benefit of being accessible from almost anywhere – also key, as COVID-19 is forcing more and more people to work remotely. Even now, the global GDP for 2020 contracted by an estimated 4.3%

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 11, 2016

Our transportation management system , which has been a web based platform since 1998, has an entire development team shaping it for now and in the future so our shippers continue to get value out of technology gaining such benefits of decreased errors, ability to focus on their core, and of course, overall costs savings. billion by 2019.

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Freight Center

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

In the 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study: State of Logistics Outsourcing Report by Penske, Penn State, Infosys and Korn Ferry, 73% of 3PL users believe that 3PLs offer “new and innovative ways to improve logistics effectiveness” and 89% of shippers believe partnering with a 3PL has “contributed to improving services for the ultimate customer.”

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The new year is upon us, and with the end of 2019 we reach the end of the decade – and the beginning of 2020. Of course, cloud-based technology has the added benefit of being accessible from almost anywhere. Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. Throughout the last decade, the main trends were digitization and globalization.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

3 Supply Chain Trends to Track in 2019. However, this year hasn’t quite closed out yet (at the time of writing), so in the true spirit of just-in-time delivery, here’s a quick appraisal of three current trends that I believe will come on stronger, and perhaps become some of the most important to supply chain operators in 2019.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 25, 2019

While the stories shared certainly encompass much more than a single blog post, it’s interesting to see where priorities have shifted and, in turn, how business is changing for the most forward-looking pest control companies. Strong data governance requires good data to begin with, of course.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 19, 2018

Strong results for air freight, container shipping and export orders in particular suggest that, while the trade recovery may moderate in due course, it will likely continue in the coming months and remain above trend,” the report says. It’s a pretty robust outlook from most forecasters,” he said.

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Forto

JANUARY 15, 2020

Because of the increased sales of course. . percent of all online sales are expected to be by Amazon in 2019. You can also read up on more content on our blog. First of all we want to give a little overview on what multichannel is and what it can do for you. But why the hassle of an extra set up? A solid 37.7 Your new game plan.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 14, 2022

In 2019, China accounted for 28.7 Of course, the pandemic then hit global shores, not to mention the ripple effects of global trade wars. To address the digital skills gap, a good ERP provider should provide online training courses to ensure employees understand emerging technologies.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 9, 2019

In the spirit of Customer Service Week 2019, we’ve talked to Yelena, our Client Care team leader. Of course, everyone has their good and bad days, but we just need to remind ourselves to be patient and remain professional – which goes for both sides ?? Thank you again for all your wonderful reviews, dear customers!

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Freightera

OCTOBER 9, 2019

In the spirit of Customer Service Week 2019, we’ve talked to Yelena, our Client Care team leader. Of course, everyone has their good and bad days, but we just need to remind ourselves to be patient and remain professional – which goes for both sides ?? Thank you again for all your wonderful reviews, dear customers!

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Shipchain

MAY 7, 2019

In 2018 and 2019 we saw headlines about the E. And let’s not forget that in both 2018 and 2019 , certain Eat Smart Sweet Kale salads were recalled in Canada due to potential listeria contamination. Of course, the majority of us don’t cook lettuce, which helps clarify why it is so often wrapped up in food recalls.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. However, retailers such as Coles have promised to bring prices down as soon as possible once availability improves.

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