GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

As we head into a new year it is a good time to take a look at the coming year and see what it may hold in the way of trends. We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. Do you have the right people in place?

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CH Robinson Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

It’s safe to say that 2020 will not be a year easily forgotten. By staying on top of supply chain management trends and issues, you can make sure that your company can readily adapt to changes”. — FinancesOnline. It is also to be expected that new customs charges and other fees will be introduced as of January 1, 2020.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 26, 2023

In this blog, we critically examine the transformation of logistics education in higher institutions, comparing past, present, and future developments in this field. This is evidenced by a 2019 survey, which found that 72% of universities worldwide have incorporated data analytics courses into their logistics programs (MHL News, 2019).

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. The nearshoring trend. Knowledge is power–understanding what’s causing the situation can help reduce stress and enable you to select the best course of action to best move forward. The Nearshoring Trend Continues. This trend started as low-cost labor in Asia was not the savings it used to be.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The nearshoring trend. Knowledge is power–understanding what’s causing the situation can help reduce stress and enable you to select the best course of action to best move forward. The rollercoaster that the United States has experienced since Jan 2020, in terms of supply and demand, was nothing short of turbulent.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Of course, no disruption comes close to those that have been experienced to date in 2020. Yes, AI and machine learning build on algorithms to isolate historical trends and derive a likely transportation rate. But this is 2020. And the past data trends are obsolete and rapidly becoming more so.

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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! Automation in Logistics.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

COVID-19 and the subsequent economic fallout was a trying time for both businesses and supply chains in 2020. 2020 proved that there are still steps to be made if businesses are going to build shipping strategies designed to withstand any storms that come over the horizon. . Plan your transportation budget.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Agile freight management is another go-to supply chain execution strategy Throughout 2020 the value of adaptability and flexibility within logistics was proven. Of course, the real scale and value of freight KPI monitoring again depend on the ability to benchmark internal processes and continuously improve. It’s that simple.

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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. Many big-box retailers — not to mention industrial manufacturers and suppliers — that focus on their own historical freight data fail to connect trends in their freight spend to broader economic activity.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 27, 2021

Meet BOPIS, otherwise known as one of the most popular baby names of 2021 — we’re kidding, of course. Despite 2020’s disruptory coronavirus, O2O is here to stay. P.S. Want to stay up-to-date with the latest eCommerce trends? Subscribe to our blog newsletter ! In-Store Pickups. As always, we’re here to help.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 3, 2021

SONAR data show that the freight market for inbound Detroit loads is highly volatile based on auto production trends – inbound Detroit loads should be less expensive when OEMs are sourcing a lot of components as assembly volumes ramp up. Source: SONAR). The volatility in the auto industry has wreaked havoc on the Detroit freight market. .

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EazyStock

MARCH 22, 2022

There have been significant shifts in customer behavior, making it hard to base assumptions on consumer trends. As a first step, if you have access to historical data, look for a sales period with similar trends and market dynamics as the present day (if possible). Take trends and seasonality into account. Use qualitative data.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The issue with recruiting and retaining truckers is that it is difficult to do so without understanding actual market trends and volatility. . It was predicted the industry would be down approximately 200,000 drivers by the end of 2020. According to MH&L News , “Recruiting is still the top challenge [for asset-based carriers].

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Of course, it all depends on the ability to stay strategic. . Still, if they view the overall averages within FreightWaves SONAR, it’s much easier to navigate the freight market, and they can effectively know how carrier profitability is trending. ” This means knowing how a carrier or shipper approaches freight pricing.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 4, 2022

According to the American Trucking Associations, retail and wholesale inventories are on the rise following a decrease since 2020. Additionally, the truck driver shortage continues to trend upwards. The impact of direct-to-consumer purchases of perishable goods is trending down as of recent months.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 19, 2021

The state of the multi-modal trucking marketplace from 2020 to now. The North American surface transportation marketplace was oversupplied as we entered 2020. was still down ~3% on trucking jobs from February 2020. employment shortage compared to Jan 2020. The COVID-19 headwind continues to be the on the supply side.

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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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GoShip Blog

JULY 8, 2022

billion in 2020. Of course, slightly higher shipping rates are a small price to pay for the benefits you’ll enjoy from the relationship. Rolling forecasts can be adjusted regularly based on industry trends or future headwinds. The trucking industry is the lifeblood of America’s economy. Provide rolling forecasts.

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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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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

When China went into lockdown early in 2020, the dependency on outsourced production cost Australia dearly, with supply chains hit by significant disruption. Is it possible to reverse the offshoring trend to protect Australia from similar situations in the future, and if so, at what cost? Why China Became Australia’s Factory.

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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. ix] Molly Dunigan, “The Future of US Military Contracting: Current Trends and Future Implications,” International Journal 69, no. Contractors and War , 63. [ix]

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A recent article in Logistics Viewpoints noted that UPS estimated that post-holiday returns were up 23% in 2020. The manufacturer reviews the return data and sees a high trend of replaced or repaired radios based on the TMS trends. Of course, customers may opt to complete a return in-person. Imagine this scenario.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Also, though the shipping world is significantly more efficient than in the depth of 2020 or even 2021, supply chains still have a tendency to run slower and there are plenty of other factors that can slow your eCommerce brand’s plans for holiday superiority. Common Challenges & Solutions During Peak Season. 2) Shipping Costs.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. By 2020 there will be 50 billion networked devices. ” But first, let’s back up a bit.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 29, 2021

Of course, during that same period, many retailers performed extremely well. The retailers that performed the best over the past year were generally the ones that sold essential goods, such as food, or benefited from the trends of the hour, such as home repair. Identify surface transportation trends being driven by U.S.

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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. will climb to more than $1 billion by 2020, and globally, the value is expected to reach $3.1 By 2018, 1.3 Most jobs lost in the U.S.

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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. Near-shoring, Onshoring Trend Gains Momentum in the West.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

A new year is underway, and what better way to begin our 2023 blog activity than with a summary of the freshest news from the supply chain and logistics theatre? But, of course, with so many cases in such a vastly populated nation, the risk of a new variant emerging to start the whole cycle over again cannot be underestimated.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you follow the Logistics Bureau blog, you might recall that we have, once or twice, made passing reference to the concept of the circular supply chain , primarily in our articles focused on developing trends in the supply chain and logistics sector. The circular supply chain—what’s that all about? We’re running out.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today in the Trans Global Auto Logistics Blog, we are looking at Brexit, shipping to Europe and the UK, impacts on the shipping industry, and how all of this affects you. Some of the key trends to expect are: Higher shipping costs. Brexit made things considerably worse by creating a spike in demand at the end of 2020.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 15, 2021

And the trucking trends will reflect both the hope for a return of normalcy and the reality of some new, permanent shifts in the industry. With that in mind, it’s important to realize that carriers can use the top 10 trucking trends to find a long-term value-prop coming out of the most in-demand periods for carriers in history.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

We pick up where we left off yesterday from posting the Top 10 Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014 by page views from the Cerasis blog by featuring the Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts in 2014. Top Supply Chain Blog Posts for 2014. He predicts that this will rise to just over 50% by 2016 and to more than 80% by 2020.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

And of course most can’t. Of course, consumer brand companies are especially at risk from being tarred with an anti-sustainability brush. Of course we all need to up our game. Please check out my blogs on the subject at www.zipxpress.net. Jade.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

Of course we all need to up our game. Please check out my blogs on the subject at www.zipxpress.net. There is a need to optimize every component of logistics by following the latest trends and technologies. In the manufacturing sector, we will see it come into the front by the end of 2020 completely.

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The Logistics Academy

APRIL 18, 2018

This will be the version of mobile network technology that is expected to roll out by 2020. This blog post by my colleague Maria Jones gives an excellent overview of the state of the art in using AI for development. According to the research firm Gartner , more than 20 billion connected things will be in use worldwide by 2020.

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