Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

US holiday retail sales in 2021 will rise 2.7% – US Holiday 2020 review and Holiday 2021 Preview, Emarketer Insider Intelligence, Feb 2021. Many businesses are still struggling from inflationary pressures on goods and inventory not meeting peak season demand. Ecommerce will account for a record 18.9% billion U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2024

Collaboration between different sector organisations is increasingly important to achieving shared targets for the timber industry, according to John Dye, President of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON). per cent on 2021. Pallet repairs, meanwhile, have risen to 48.9m, an increase of 1.7

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? Let’s consider these top factors affecting the trucking market, their implications on supply chains and how they are driving change within the industry. . That’s an astonishing $933.30

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Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Three Key Trends in IoT, Robotics, and Wearables. By optimizing workflows and order picking/packing accuracy; improving inventory management; and better utilizing human labor, technology is literally reshaping the logistics industry. In 2021, a recent study predicts market revenue for the global sector to reach $22.4

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 24, 2023

Predictions in the logistics industry Retailers wishing to maintain a leading position within the industry must understand and leverage their supply chain trends. This article examines some of the key trends that businesses should be aware of for this year. While inflation averaged 1.2% in 2020, it jumped to 4.7%

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2024

Now, another round of layoffs has arrived, impacting the logistics industry. Now, the trend is poised to continue this year as interest rates remain high. The post Another Round of Layoffs Hits the Logistics Industry As Cheap Funding Disappears appeared first on More Than Shipping. Who is affected?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The volatility of 2020 and the uncertainties looming into 2021 make it difficult to forecast planning and budgets based on historical data. However, some market trends that became significant factors in 2020 will likely continue. That trend also plays into an extended peak shipping season and ongoing tightened capacity in all modes.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 16, 2021) – Third-party supply chain experts BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace) today announced the opening of its 12 th national office in St. As the company continues its trend of hypergrowth activity, office expansions may be announced in coming months. Derks said.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 28, 2023

billion in 2021, but more than double the $1.3 The nearshoring trend is driving growth at privately held companies looking to expand into Mexico, such as third-party logistics provider BlueGrace Logistics and contract electronics manufacturer MacroFab Inc. That was down from a record $5.6 billion volume of 2019. Canada and Mexico.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Retailers and shippers must adapt their strategy to ensure they get the right product, to the right place at the right time to meet the high expectations of consumers/customers. Steve is also the editor of RSR’s weekly e-newsletter, one of the most eagerly anticipated periodicals in the industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

E-commerce delivery experience platform Parcel Perform has unveiled new logistics insights based on parcel tracking volumes around 2021’s peak e-commerce season for the US and Europe. In Europe, there was 70% parcel volume growth in 2021, a significant dip from 94% experienced in 2020.

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CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Making the most out of today’s challenging supply chain trends requires a deep understanding of the market and timely information that helps you achieve a competitive advantage. Q1 2022 Supply Chain Trends and Hot Topics. The December 2021 report showed that violations increased 10.2% In our first Market Insights Live!

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WorkWave

JANUARY 4, 2022

We’ve curated the most relevant and up-to-date information for you based on data and trends from the past few years. These past few years haven’t been “regular” to say the least, yet they’ve shaped the industry into where it is today and guided the future of this fast-paced industry. Many of us are grateful for that.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 22, 2022

In a short break from the logistics industry, he did his second master’s studies in real estate management and started a property development company. From 2022 he is back in the logistics industry as Chief Commercial Officer of the WOF Group following his passion to connect people.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The year 2021 has proved it once again that Tom McCarthy was right. Enterprises that did not adapt to new trends faced the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. Rewind to 2021! Rewind to 2021!

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

arriers, shippers and 3PLs will all have to work together to entice drivers back towards the industry. Carriers, shippers and 3PLs will all have to work together to entice drivers back towards the industry. ” LTL freight has already entered 2021 with significantly higher demands. Social Distancing And E-Commerce Sales.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Needless to say, Singles Day 2021 will have shoppers flocking in huge numbers as well. Trends likely to drive Singles’ Day sales. Supply chain transparency and low-emission transportation are some of the many emerging trends that retailers are adopting to stay ahead of the game. times faster than those that were not.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. Here are the challenges we’re seeing across the industry, and what they mean for your supply chain and your shipping processes. 5 Challenges Facing Supply Chain Managers in Manufacturing.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 12, 2024

It’s also a long road to meet just-in-time delivery. For years prior to the pandemic, the consistency and integrity of global trade lanes meant that the industry viewed costs and lead times as assumptions rather than obstacles, especially as each generation of cargo ship has grown ever larger.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The use of logistics automation means making it easier than ever to adapt and adjust to changing market trends and consumer demands. Online, mobile , automation and digital platforms help managers and shippers secure capacity and meet the growing demand. This remains particularly true for shippers and logistics managers.

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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. More (too much?) Tech to save the day?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 13, 2021

At FEFPEB’s spring meeting, held online at the end of April, Secretary General Fons Ceelaert ( pictured ) said following a successful pilot scheme with PEFC in the Netherlands, FEFPEB is now defining a strategy through its working group on sustainability and certification. He added that the next step would be to set concrete European targets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. 2021 was the trough with in-person events severely limited. in December 2021.

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FLS Transport

JUNE 10, 2021

Industry suffering from massive talent gap up and down supply chain. And while there’s no shortage of demand from consumers… There continues to be shortages of labor, equipment, and shipping capacity to meet that demand. North American cross-border freight is booming and the trend is just getting started. Even pre-COVID the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. billion in 2019.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

Insufficient materials to meet customer demand. The ongoing chip crisis since last year affecting 100+ industries is the best example: supply couldn’t meet the increased demand, which led to rising prices and shortages in computers, cars, and pretty much any other electronics product with chips.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2023

The international aviation industry accounts for 2-3 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions annually and can no longer operate in a sustainable manner without major transformation. This target should be viewed as a deadline for the airline industry to change the way aircraft are fueled, flown, and operated. until 2050.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Staying up to date with the latest trends , technology and innovations is important within any industry, but it is particularly true of the logistics and shipping industry. 12–14, 19 and 21–22, 2021 The event often gets the nickname of Retail’s Big Show as it is a primary cornerstone of the NRF Retail Week event.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Whether you’re a longtime veteran of the freight industry or thinking about starting your own agency, the GlobalTranz Agent Conference, sponsored by DAT , is the perfect way to kick off the New Year. Stay Abreast of Industry Trends. Meet & Hear from GlobalTranz Executives & Support Team Members. Spread the Impact.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Locus is proud to help our customers again meet the seasonal challenge with robust, enterprise-scale automation solutions that position them for success today and in the future.”. million units picked per day, representing a 2x increase over 2021. Mobile shopping continues to be a favourite, growing more than 15% over 2021.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The use of logistics automation means making it easier than ever to adapt and adjust to changing market trends and consumer demands. Online, mobile , automation and digital platforms help managers and shippers secure capacity and meet the growing demand. This remains particularly true for shippers and logistics managers.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Consequently, seven key trends will dominate the industry throughout the remainder of the year and propel TMS solutions to center stage. 7 Trends Propelling TMS Solutions to Center Stage. However, global use of the TMS is expected to have a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of seven percent between 2017 and 2021.

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Locus

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

It was a action-packed day on the 8th Februrary, as it was the successful hosting of yet another session of the LastMile Dialogues: A series of roundtables where industry leaders of the last mile come together to share their views on key and discuss to develop their last mile capabilities for real-world growth. billion in 2021.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 2, 2023

To provide a comprehensive overview, the author draws from various academic studies, reports, and surveys to shed light on the latest trends and best practices in supply chain management. A recent survey by Accenture (2021) revealed that 72% of SMEs and 78% of startups are actively investing in digital supply chain solutions.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2022

Among key insights , we learned that finance leaders are realigning their 2022 priorities to meet changing business needs. This is especially critical to the US Food and Beverage industry respondents ( 69% ). The predominant industry ranking this area of focus is Furniture and Fittings, at 46%.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Several industry experts, including Andy Moses, senior vice president of sales and solutions for Penske Logistics , Kathleen Smith, vice president of business development and real estate for Norfolk Southern Corp., Costs have continued to fluctuate throughout 2021 and are currently trending up.

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