Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2021

How Will 2020 Impact Trends in 2021? According to a recent interview done by Harvard Business Review with Marc-Andre Kamel, a partner who heads the global retail practice at Bain & Co, these retail trends existed before the momentous events of 2020. Aldi, TJ Maxx, and Burlington are a few examples.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2022

At that time, I wrote about the COVID pandemic, and how similar events occur that elevate the uncertainty of the market. These events make accurate forecasting very difficult. So, what methods can we apply to better gauge future trends? Review of Prior Impactful Events. Qualitative Review of Explanatory Variables.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2022

trillion in 2021 to $3.0 Meanwhile, livestreaming is becoming the hottest trend in selling products online, and is expected grow by 95.5% For example, the gross merchandise volume of Alibaba Tmall has increased from $5 billion in 2013 to $78 billion in 2020 as below chart. In the past the event was only held on Nov.11

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 2, 2021

This year’s produce season is felt after a series of events impacting transportation. What’s more, is that these are likely not the last of the events to disrupt transportation. Lastly, we know this trend will continue, with 7 out of 10 consumers saying they will “stay online” with their grocery purchases, all this based on IRI data.

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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. For example, they might browse products online, but visit a brick-and-mortar store to finalize their selection. of all e-commerce sales in the US during 2021. The mega online retailer accounted for a staggering 41.4%

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 26, 2021

Site visitors can sign up for the live virtual launch event today, which will also be available for later viewing. DTE Energy , and Geotab , the report offers additional insights into the key trends shaping the clean vehicle market. as well as industry data and the author's independent technical analysis. By "Move Ahead" Staff.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Following the world premiere of the first live test of the VDA 5050 communication interface in the AGV Mesh-Up during TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS 2021, a new edition of the test scenario will take place at Messe Dortmund in 2022. At the test premiere in 2021, six vehicles from different suppliers drove under one control system via the VDA 5050.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Major weather storms have been prevalent throughout the years and 2021 is no exception – the major winter storm that swept the nation in February, multiple hurricanes with the latest, Hurricane Ida, ravaging the Gulf Coast. Major weather events hamper transportation markets from both the demand and supply sides of the market.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Probable events that will lead to a downfall in freight prices. For comparison, the prices stood at just under $11,000 for a similar container in the last week of July 2021. Further, the pandemic has caused a series of economic events that have changed the way businesses run today. The impact of the container vessel shortage .

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2022

In fact, depending on the sector, peaks will keep popping up throughout the year – Valentine’s Day, Easter, summer goods and Halloween being just a few examples. Fashion retail has moved from two main seasons of Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter in a year to over 50 micro-seasons catering for new trends and rapid customer purchases.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Actionable advice from 2021 Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation. Oct 29, 2021. One of the most common trends among WIT’s Top 100 companies was the establishment of employee resource groups (ERGs), often employee-led voluntary committees that represent a specific group of individuals. FreightWaves.

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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. Customer behavior continues to be erratic as buying habits reflect current events and news stories rather than actual needs. For example, up-to-date information from your staff, customers, and, of course, industry bodies.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 26, 2021

In March, we wrote about many of the issues impacting chemical bidding and benchmarking carrier rates in 2021. Next-generation supply chain management tools like CLX LaneLogix are a perfect example of the type of system. Procurement Event Strategies. The 2021 MHI Annual Industry Report – Innovation Driven Resilience.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 27, 2021

Although it might be easy to pin these closures solely on the eCommerce piñata, there are other factors that contribute to a store’s decision to shut down, namely: Events outside of our control , such as the economic effects of a global pandemic The shift from a service to an experience-based economy A shrinking middle class Poor management.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 19, 2023

However, when analysing the current state of the market, we can see two distinct trends. On the one hand, the market is softening and the capacity crunch is reducing after tightening in 2021 and the first half of 2022. I’m sure we all remember the drama when toilet roll shortages swept across Europe during the height of the pandemic.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For example, the reverse logistics process includes the management and the sale of surplus as well as returned equipment and machines from the hardware leasing business. Normally, logistics deal with events that bring the product towards the customer. The e-commerce side is increasing returns dramatically.” Imagine this scenario.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations. and Unnu, Kaan. [2]

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The transport and logistics (T&L) industry is at the forefront of this trend. trillion) by 2021, driven largely by lowered consumer Stefan Spendrup looks at the effects autonomous driving will have on the transport and logistics industry. The Amazon example indicates that as technology advances, adoption is likely to surge.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Seasonal events such as holiday shopping, black swan weather events, geopolitical tensions, and, in the case of 2020, a global pandemic. The health care supply chain is a perfect example. Supply chain disruptions are just a part of doing business. Especially when that disruption has the ability to affect the entire world.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

A prime example is how governments in the Middle East have begun to rethink food security targets after the disruptions to their food supply chains. – Lloyd’s Report, 2021. Fluctuations in oil prices and oil supply disruptions are majorly caused by political events, supply pipeline issues or weather problems.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Chinese New Year (aka Lunar New Year) might seem like a long way off, but smart inventory managers will be starting to plan for this event very soon. For example, how much extra stock do you order to cover your forecasts? In this post we look at the challenges brought about by Chinese New Year and how EazyStock can help.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

The tech is using data to its full potential to better anticipate events, avoid risks and create solutions. For example, DHL analyzes 58 different parameters of internal data to create a machine learning model for air freight. billion by the end of 2021. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018?.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 22, 2021

This impact is likely to continue throughout the rest of produce season and even onward through the rest of 2021. For example, this year produce demand may be even higher because of states reopening and reducing restrictions at restaurants and other businesses. Even before produce season began, freight rates were trending upward.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

vs. 2021 , supply chain and freight issues have resulted in numerous inventory challenges, costs have been challenging to predict, and we have entered (and exited) a technical recession whose reach and effects are still to be fully determined. 2 Analyze Your Past Data and Compare It to Current Trends. Slice of cake. Fruitcake. #2

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Sabinext

JANUARY 15, 2021

There are tons of promising trends and technologies out there to futureproof our operations. Here are the supply chain priorities on my 2021 agenda. The Covid-19 pandemic has served as a pivotal event in this, accelerating our need for digital readiness, resilience, and agility. Six Supply Chain Priorities for 2021.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In this, our second quarterly roundup, we’re revealing the following supply chain issues and events making news in industry media and beyond: The growing adoption of digital twin technology in the supply chain. In our last news roundup, we reported on the growing warehouse crisis and the increasing trend of hoarding warehouse space.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

For example, an injured employee may have to miss work, spills and debris need to be cleaned up, and damaged equipment needs to be repaired. Employee input is a great way for decision-makers to identify how safe workers feel, if they’re getting enough rest, and how sore or tired they get, for example. Employee Feedback.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In 2021 we find governments and organizations now grappling with these predictions and how best to deal with the outcomes of these predictions. According to McKinsey , the value of goods traded globally has tripled to more than US$10 trillion since 2000, and because of recent events, they are having to re-evaluate supply chain strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Considering this surge in digital transformation and the changing needs of 2021, here are some insights and tips for embarking on Supply Chain Digital Transformation projects. Maintaining all past and future promotional events in a database. Maintaining outlier events that have influenced demand patterns or supply availability .

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Shipping industry stakeholders have faced many of these events, and they have changed the shipping industry irrevocably, for good. One event after another pushed the overall supply chain to its limits. For example, the Port of Savannah went from one of the best-performing posts to one of the most-congested in a matter of weeks.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In January 2021 ecommerce adoption comprised nearly 38% of total retail sales in the UK and while that figure tailed off a little during the rest of the year, our desire for a personal service continues to increase. The speed with which consumers have transitioned to home delivery has been phenomenal. Yet customer expectations have been set.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

As I write this in the fourth quarter of 2021, there’s just no telling what the new year will bring in terms of emerging logistics challenges. Certainly no company could have foreseen the shutdown of the global economy in the early months of 2020 — or the continuing effects of COVID-19, such as port closures, throughout 2021.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2023

Inventory purchased and stored in anticipation of a change of season or a major event such as a Black Friday or Cyber Monday sale. For example, if your ecommerce business processed 5,000 orders last month for a total of $300,000, the average order value for the month was $60. Assembly Services. Awaiting Delivery Scan.

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Freightos

MAY 31, 2022

It’s worth remembering that despite tragic events we’re seeing in the headlines, overall these were the most peaceful 75 years in history. This is our actual growth and a textbook example of the marketplace flywheel where sellers attract buyers and buyers attract sellers. But it doesn’t always work.

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