Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Note: The following is an excerpt from “ Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: Top 5 Inventory Insights ,” based on research conducted by Adelante SCM and LEGACY Supply Chain Services with input from nearly 100 supply chain professionals from retail, manufacturing, and logistics service providers companies in the United States and Canada.

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Bringg

AUGUST 5, 2020

This post looks at how click & collect works, why demand for it is trending now, and what retailers can do to ensure click & collect experiences that are also good for their business. While interest in click & collect is not new, 2020 saw a massive spike in demand and turned it into one of the hottest retail trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2023

Home delivery and sustainability are two topics that I have written about quite a bit in the last few years, and Descartes just released its home delivery sustainability consumer sentiment study, so the timing seemed perfect. By doing the study for multiple years, you can start to see trends emerging.

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Conger

JULY 16, 2021

In this article, we show you the biggest warehouse automation trends in 2021 that could change your warehouse operations. For each of the trends, you’ll learn: What it is and how it works. 11 Warehouse Automation Technology Trends. A warehouse management system (WMS) is an example of digital automation software.

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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. His observations include trends in first and last-mile logistics, and the increase in SMEs entering global markets. 2020 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends: What’s Around the Corner?

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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

The examples below show you how to do this in AIMMS SC Navigator Apps, but we encourage you to study these scenarios in the tools you have at your disposal. . Multiple best/worst case scenarios should be run under different demand conditions to study the impact on your supply chain. Study 2: Inspect Demand Trends .

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

While it’s imperative to focus on budgets and business initiatives that will take precedence over the next year, it’s just as important to keep an eye on the big-picture trends that are shaping the industry. o9 Solutions’ supply chain experts and leaders are sharing their insights on the trends that could become prevalent in 2023 and beyond.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

This is one of the conclusions from the recent study “Personal luxury: Supply Chain challenges & how to prepare for the future”, developed by Arvato Supply Chain Solutions in cooperation with the international strategy consultancy Roland Berger. Turning challenges into opportunities.

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Ship Monk

MAY 1, 2023

No two days are ever the same, and your warehouse-storage needs are a prime example. Once that’s out of the way, let’s look at how those SKUs feed into your greater inventory. With that in mind, it’s vital that month over month and year over year you study your sales trends to determine how much to order by season.

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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

The examples below show you how to do this in AIMMS SC Navigator Apps, but we encourage you to study these scenarios in the tools you have at your disposal. . Multiple best/worst case scenarios should be run under different demand conditions to study the impact on your supply chain. Study 2: Inspect Demand Trends .

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ShipLilly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The box availability data from Container xChange (an online platform) has confirmed this trend. Information regarding this trend was extracted from the Container Availability Index (CAx) which serves both locations. This trend has impacted the market in several different ways. For example, carriers have cut per diem times.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Supply/Inventory Management Inventory management problems and supplier relationship issues , too, can creep in over time and eat away at your profit margins. View case study Learn more about cost-to-serve benefits. Some of your processes or activities may erode your margins through excessive resource consumption.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

For example, you don’t want to assume that a single logistics strategy and service approach will meet all your customers’ needs. Inventory levels. Step 2: Gap Analysis – Customer Requirements and Supply Chain Trends. Naturally, the first part of this task will be to research and clarify those key trends.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 23, 2021

There are examples of artificial intelligence being used to achieve these goals. For example, an online movie platform can prepare a recommended list for users based on their profile and previous behavioral patterns. Function 3: Improving the accuracy of inventory management. AI is applied as a deep learning network.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The key difference between the two can perhaps be explained in the following example: A 3PL provider working with a paint manufacturer may package and store products as well as transport them to retailers and/or customers. Even slight delays or inventory shortages can have a severe impact on a company’s bottom line.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Predictive Analysis in Logistics and Supply Chain: How to Apply | Image source: Pexels In logistics, predictive analysis is simply the process of identifying and forecasting patterns, trends, and behaviors in both human and machine learning approaches, data, and algorithms. This ratio increased to 54% in 2022. We list the primary ones below.

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Ship Monk

JULY 14, 2021

Dollar Shave Club, Warby Parker, and Glossier are all standout examples of D2C and the kind of success it can bring. Newspaper classifieds, Facebook Marketplace, and eBay are all examples of C2C in action. The seller doesn’t actually own any of the inventory – the manufacturer does! Business-to-Business (B2B). Private Labeling.

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FW Logsitcs

MAY 13, 2024

Studies show that a significant portion of online shoppers abandon carts due to slow or expensive shipping options. This can help identify trends in customer behavior, such as peak shipping seasons or popular delivery options. Integrating eCommerce platforms with inventory management systems and shipping carriers can automate tasks.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

A sudden, drastic increase in inventory volume can be tricky to manage, and this famous sale is smack dab in the middle of the holiday season—adding more to the madness. Know when inventory needs to be ordered by. Know when inventory needs to be received by. Study Data Closely. Inspect inventory levels daily.

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Ship Monk

JULY 28, 2021

Take us, for example. Social proof can come from all sorts of places, but the below examples have proven to be some of the most effective. Marketing has witnessed a host of sophisticated trends, but word of mouth will never go out of style. Customer Testimonials & Case Studies. The world is your oyster! Word of Mouth.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

By providing that level of cus­tomer support, 3PLs should be able to grow regardless of fluctuations in freight demand, Harris said, pointing to his own company as an example. Harris said 3PLs are involved in a growing share of the total freight market, a trend he expects to continue in the years ahead. We don’t see that stopping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Lead times, for example, are a critical form of master data for planning purposes. The processing units in an oil refinery, for example, operate at high temperature and high pressure. One example of the value of machine learning in demand planning comes from Mahindra & Mahindra. These constraints need to be understood.

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Conger

JULY 30, 2021

For example, a customer can buy from a store’s website and have it shipped to their home. So for example, a buyer can purchase from the store’s website and have it shipped to the store for pickup. Two trends are driving companies to adopt omnichannel distribution strategies: Competition. Improved Sales. Customer service.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2020

For example, the seemingly unstoppable Amazon surprised pundits by reporting lower year-on-year profits in the third quarter of 2019. . The necessity to increase inventory levels. The need to move inventory around and adjust networks to be closer to customers.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

With all that in mind, I thought I’d share some examples of the highs and lows of online and in-store retail that enterprises have endured between late 2019 and early 2021, and highlight some of the most notable changes in the retail supply chain arena during that period. The Dark Store Trend. Falling Short on the Prime Promise.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation. In fact, IT spend as a percent of business capex crossed over the prior ~10 year average in 2019 and we see that trend extending in early 2020.”. A Positive Example.

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IoT World Today

MARCH 27, 2020

These tools will become the foundation on which supply chain managers gain insight into their markets and erratic supply and demand trends. Another Statista study indicated that 44% of retailers expect delays and 40% expect inventory shortages given coronavirus disruptions on the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

It acts as the driver, helping the connected ‘thing,’ which could be a vehicle or inventory system, make smarter decisions.”. She gives an example: Amazon’s ability to deliver packages to a person’s door in under two hours. The provider believes the trend will come to life in the next ten years. Optimize Operations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Orchestration Conquers Complexity Supply chains have become more complex in recent years and there are many ways in which that is being tackled: nearshoring, increasing inventory, ‘Just-in-case’ instead of JIT, better energy and natural resource management, optimising packaging use and structural changes to reduce the demand for labour. “If

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 14, 2021

They studied the value of getting inventory closer to customers. Leveraging every competitive strength remains critical in 2021, when any one of these trends can wreak havoc on an unprepared shipper. The savviest even used Q2 2020 to fine-tune or overhaul processes ahead of a peak season unlike any other.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Case Study. For example, if you’re a retailer and you’re exiting the year with bare shelves, that’s great! It means you had a good holiday season and need to do a tremendous amount of inventory replenishment early in the year. How to Prepare an Efficient Transportation Budget Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 18, 2021

The data provided by analytics can help you find trends that lead to more informed decisions and improved operations. According to various studies, there is value to enhancing the customer experience: Companies with a customer experience mindset drive revenue 4-8% higher than the rest of their industries.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Almost 75 percent of US companies are experiencing capacity shortfalls in their supply chains, due to Coronavirus-linked transport disruptions , a new study has shown. A study of the tactics employed by companies falling into category 2 may provide lessons in shrewd supply chain management that we could all learn from.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 12, 2021

I’ve noticed a trend in recent years in that when businesses want to check their distribution networks or design a distribution network , they immediately jump into loads and loads of detail. You don’t need to do a months-long study with specialist tools to work that one out. Detailed Study. The Detailed Study Method.

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Now, That's Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Yet, according to PwC’s Global Digital Operations Study 2018, most business leaders have still not come to terms with the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation or with the conceptual leap it represents. Sensors installed on the assembly line, for example, allow insights to be accessed and utilized in real-time (i.e.,

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2018

Local consumer trends can also be very different from one country to the other, with varied colour expectations. Sales in textiles are largely driven by trends, so it’s really important to work closely with local experts to make the right selection.”. in a recent statement.

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