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Contract Logistics: What’s the Outlook for 2019?

Now, That's Logistics

Of course, keeping up with those order volumes on the manufacturing side isn’t easy. As he surveys the contract logistics environment and looks ahead to the next 12 months, Schoenfeld sees a growing number of U.S. That trend could translate into more growth for the contract logistics field in 2019. A Flexible Fulfillment Option.

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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep on Your 2019 Radar

Logistics Bureau

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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This Week in Logistics News (July 15 – 21)

Logistics Viewpoints

This of course was an April Fool’s Day intro referencing Terminator 2. Women generally possess strong multi-tasking and [organizational] skills, and typically are safe drivers,” WIT wrote in a statement announcing the 2023 survey results. However, the largest supercomputer in the world for AI training has just been unveiled.

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Supply Chain Talent Matters More than Ever

Logistics Viewpoints

According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. A skills assessment survey was done to measure potential gaps against a pre-determined skills matrix. What should supply chain leaders be looking for to close the talent gap?

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Unlocking the Value of Gender Equality in Supply Chains

Logistics Business Magazine

1] In the US, the number of women-owned businesses increased by 21% between 2014 and 2019, outpacing the overall growth of businesses by 11% [2]. As this stands almost half of those surveyed would not have a programme in operation by 2022 of which some may take many years to start having a tangible impact. Supply chain diversity today.

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Unlocking the Value of Gender Equality in Supply Chains

Logistics Business Magazine

1] In the US, the number of women-owned businesses increased by 21% between 2014 and 2019, outpacing the overall growth of businesses by 11% [2]. As this stands almost half of those surveyed would not have a programme in operation by 2022 of which some may take many years to start having a tangible impact. Supply chain diversity today.

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6 Best Practices for Third-Party Logistics Companies to Differentiate From Competitors

Turvo

So it comes as no surprise that the biggest challenges for shippers, according to a 2019 survey, published by Inbound Logistics , revolve around lowering freight spend and e-commerce: “Nearly two-thirds of them—63%—cite cutting transportation costs as an important focus of their logistics efforts.