Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 14, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. You need to determine what your current performance is and how it measures up against other performances in your industry. In this article, which is based on a YouTube video on the subject, I will explain why this is so by addressing the following three questions: What is benchmarking, why do it, and how to do it?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2022

When data on causal factors is not readily available, it can be informative to review the behavior of certain industries or economic activity in response to disruptive events. Their analysis showed which industries tend to have large swings in capital expenditures subsequent to economic shock. Review of Prior Impactful Events.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. According to a poll conducted by Deloitte, 39% of consumer and industrial products professionals found at least one instance of fraud or abuse in their supply chains in 2020.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A notable exception is the logistics industry, where warehousing and transportation operations were busier than ever. In fact, the eCommerce boom of 2020 has made warehousing harder to come by than any time in recent memory. the market for industrial space is growing rapidly. as of Q3 2020. Across the U.S.,

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

I have no crystal ball, of course, but instead I will tap into my consulting experience, add a dash of research, and fire it all up with some imagination to try get a picture of how the supply chain environment may look in eight years’ time. Welcome to the Robotic Future. The robotic revolution is upon us! For now, speculation is all we have.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

Disclaimer: This article is a zoom out for the less freight-inclined. When that stopped, the industry found itself in a crunch and within just months, prices took off by some 400%. In the last quarter of 2020, it became clear cargo rates weren’t coming down anytime soon. Let’s talk freight. . And it’s not just ocean freight.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The WorkWave User Conference is always an exciting time of year, giving users the opportunity to meet with the WorkWave team directly, attend a wide range of informative sessions, network with their peers in the industry, and have plenty of fun along the way. So don’t delay—register for WorkWave User Conference 2020 today !

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

We hope you enjoyed viewing Rob’s 2020 video with Deborah Dull on the topic of circular supply chains or reading the transcript of that interview that we published recently. The supply chain industries are not developed, so most universities don’t offer supply chain programs yet. Kenya is a big exception.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The years 2020 and 2021 have not been easy for any company engaged in shipping containerised freight internationally. The international freight shipping industry has, for many years, harboured a bias towards large-scale beneficial freight owners , which typically means large companies. Container Shipping Can be Tough for SMEs.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

By the end of this article, you’ll learn: Why forklift operator safety training is important. What Are OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Requirements? Lucky for you, this article is here to help! What are OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Requirements? OSHA’s training requirements. Let’s dive in.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 10, 2021

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the current challenges and provide tips on what you can do to address labor challenges. A recent article in Logistics Management examines the current challenges that companies are facing in attracting, hiring and retaining warehouse employees. A pre-COVID U.S. in 2019 – before the pandemic.

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Morai Logistics

APRIL 5, 2018

The Canadian supply chain and logistics industry foresees a promising future integrating robotics and automation into their processes. With consumer demands for speed and efficiency increasing, the supply chain and logistics industry is seeking accelerated processes from robotics. Canadian Robotics Industry. Factory Automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Even before the emergence of COVID-19, next-day and same-day delivery promises from mega retailers, as well as new delivery models such as store pick-up, were driving increasing customer expectations — not just in retail, but in every industry. In fact, the on-demand industry was estimated to account for $75 billion in 2018. [1]

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. That event was the global COVID-19 pandemic, which erupted during the first half of 2020.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. According to a poll conducted by Deloitte, 39% of consumer and industrial products professionals found at least one instance of fraud or abuse in their supply chains in 2020.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. According to a poll conducted by Deloitte, 39% of consumer and industrial products professionals found at least one instance of fraud or abuse in their supply chains in 2020.

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. The future of global freight data lies in real-time information, contextual insights, and aggregated data that can help companies make better decisions and adapt to a rapidly changing industry.

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Turvo

AUGUST 3, 2021

The shocks of early 2020 hit the freight management and logistics supply chain hard. Of course, many great benefits come with improved visibility and collaboration. These benefits can have far-reaching effects on the shipping industry. Transparency throughout the shipping and transportation industries remains vital.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 10, 2020

To the uninitiated (which included me at one stage), these industries are same or similar and it might come across that there is no difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain and Trade. Shipping Business = the act of carriage of cargo from point A to point using the ships which falls under the Maritime industry.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2020

During Amazon’s second quarter of 2020, the retail giant continued to see huge gains overall due to the impact of COVID-19, with online grocery sales alone reaching three times last year’s figures,” reads an article from SupermarketNews. Of course, with higher than average sales comes higher than average operating costs.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The answer depends, of course, on your company’s objectives and, particularly, on your customer service promises. Over the course of around 15 years, the company perfected the strategy. It works, too, because less than 10% of Zara’s inventory comprises unsold stock, around half that of the industry average.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

If 2020 and if 2021 proved anything, it’s that the omni-channel selling environment is here to stay. According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components. But, as we know, supply chain conditions were far from perfect in 2020 and 2021.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2019

But these same disruptions are also causing serious challenges to the transportation industry in China and Asia at large. . Labor-intensive products such as textiles, apparels, footwear, and furniture are the first industries whose production will leave China. Industrial policies favor domestic commodities. Conclusion.

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FLS Transport

JANUARY 4, 2021

It seems most everyone is ready to put 2020 in the rear-view mirror. 2020 will certainly be a footnote in all our lives. It will be one of those times where we say, “well, in 2020…”. No one could have predicted the 2020 freight market. Industrial production and manufacturing are also coming back online.

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Women in Trucking

JUNE 22, 2020

Transport Topics Article When something catastrophic happens to the country, like the Coronavirus pandemic, poorly run businesses suffer even more, putting their employees at risk. Unemployment in the trucking world soared to new heights, with 88,000 trucking jobs lost, just in April, 2020. Some videos come with a monthly membership.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In this article, aptly prepare for the most important time of year in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) market by learning about the problems at your door, and more importantly their solutions. Specifics can vary by industry, of course, but for the most part this takeaway is a good summation. 3) Labor Shortages.

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Forto

OCTOBER 30, 2020

You need to be ready and prepared to churn out those shipments in time for Black Friday (27th November 2020) and Cyber Monday (30th November 2020). You can overcome this and succeed by following four simple steps given below in this blog article: Plan. Black Friday alone churned out a whopping US$6.2 Assess & Understand.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But more blatantly than ever, container liners – and especially Maersk – are on a collision course with the tech companies that provide digital infrastructure for selling goods. More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report. Accelerating the shift. Amazon as a carrier.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Of course, benchmarks and benchmarking can cover all kinds of different things, at work or elsewhere. As beneficial as it may be, it’s rare for internal benchmarking to take a company all the way to best-in-class in its industry. The most recent updates were made in October 2020. Those levels are “benchmarks”.

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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. 2020 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends: What’s Around the Corner? Happily, though, that’s not something you can expect to change in 2020. It’s that time again… Well, almost!

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 11, 2019

The tips and ideas in this article will assist you in making a start, and as it’s logical to begin your supply chain and logistics job search with a sense of direction, we’ll kick off by looking at some good starter jobs and the qualifications that will boost your candidacy for them. Source: Deloitte Report – The Future of Work.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 20, 2020

Military partnerships exponentially improve the depth of logistics capacity available, creating force posture options that may not have existed before, shape regional capability, and influence long-term commitment through the sharing of organic and non-organic national industrial capability. The Australian and U.S. The Australian and U.S.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

In this article, you’ll: Learn the top safety guidelines for warehouses. With many on-site activities, warehouses can be dangerous places to work compared to other, less dynamic industries. Instead, the industry is shifting toward “leading indicators,” which provide shorter feedback loops to help track changes more quickly.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Of course, benchmarks and benchmarking can cover all kinds of different things, at work or elsewhere. As beneficial as it may be, it’s rare for internal benchmarking to take a company all the way to best-in-class in its industry. The most recent updates were made in October 2020. Those levels are “benchmarks”.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Don't have time to read the whole article? Here's a quick summary of the main points: ANSI changed the rules on aerial lifts in 2020. They’re a private, non-profit organization that develops design and usage standards for many kinds of industries. ANSI is the organization that sets industry standards for aerial lifts.

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IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Key Takeaways from This Article: COVID-19 has unveiled the fragility of a global supply chain predicated on lowest-cost principles. Supply chains will survive COVID-19, of course, but not without interim pain and structural change. The maritime industry — 90% of world trade travels by sea — is notoriously manual.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2018

As this article proved extremely popular, I thought it worth adding a few updates to follow progress on the six trends. Depending on the response received by the latest updates, I may revisit this article yet again with additional updates to Trends #4, #5, and #6. 2018 Update: How Did the Trends Progress?

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