GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2017

To gain a competitive advantage in last mile logistics, shippers need to understand the top seven trends in last mile logistics. Up to 84 percent of global freight spend on trucking costs, including fuel, labor, technology and asset tracking, amounting to more than $800 in the industry. trillion by 2018 as well.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2018

It’s Time To Take A Closer Look At Your Parcel Shipping Costs eCommerce is driving the demand for smaller, more frequent last-mile deliveries. Shippers large and small need to look more closely at parcel transportation costs as a step in preserving margins. 5 Parcel Shipping Trends to Optimize Shipping & Reduce Costs.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2020

With this same principle applied there cannot be one standard transportation budget methodology applied while planning for 2021 The ability to respond to these challenges will determine the future strategies required in 2021 to ensure recovery and possible profitable performance. Operational KPIs.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2015

Jabil sponsored a global Dimensional Research survey to capture hard data on current experiences, challenges and trends with the supply chains of electronics manufacturing companies. The results show some of the biggest supply chain management trends in supply chains for 2015.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2018

Digital technologies are becoming more prevalent in basic supply chain functions, and changes in legislation are likely to spur dramatic changes that will result in the need to reevaluate supply chain strategy in both domestic and international locations. Learn the Landscape, trends, types, & applications.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Rising online purchases over the past few years have increased the need for LTL. Consumers are paying the price. The most reported habit changes were consumer price increases, by 70% of surveyed shippers, and expected service level decreases, by 69% of respondents. Cost/pricing—68% of respondents. Whitepaper.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2015

Truckload rates are set to increase 12 to 18 percent to offset this additional cost. This will mitigate any additional costs incurred by the change. Positions requiring skilled employees that are invested in the success of a company are a valuable commodity. Better wages attract more and better-skilled employees.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 11, 2021

Most transportation and logistics companies had a digitalization strategy before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the implementation was moving at a snail’s pace. Many local retailers had to quickly move to online channels for their customers to make purchases and pick up their goods curbside. Accelerating trends in technology.

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Locus

OCTOBER 7, 2022

It also showed that 80% of consumers are willing to pay higher prices for same-day deliveries. However, should a business invest their capital in building and maintaining their solution from scratch, or simply purchase an off-the-shelf solution? To access the complete set of insights, view the webinar here: Watch the Webinar.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2016

As a result, you need to understand what distribution technology trends, as explained by Advantage Business Media and Lindsay Konzak of Modern Distribution Management , are being seen in today's distribution network and how they will impact future operations. Hours of Service Guidelines Are Evolving.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. Manufacturing Business Technology recently wrote the 5 e-commerce trends for 2016 for manufacturers to look at that include: Manufacturers will seek to increase their share of aftermarket parts sales. E-Commerce for Manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2016

Take a look at some of the trends in efulfillment and how they will shape 2016. Here's the Top 11 Trends in eFulfillment Technology. More customers will be engaged in eCommerce this year than ever before, and retailers are seeing a definite shift in the number of customers making online purchases.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

However, modern technologies are dramatically changing procurement trends and how procurement professionals operate and their role in the company. Why Is Technology Driving Procurement Trends and the Role of Procurement? After all, proposed solutions do not cost a company anything beyond data review until implementing those solutions.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. One of the main responsibilities of this manager is to minimize the cost and maximize the effects of the company’s supply chain. Impressive Communication Skills. Writing Skills. That’s when the need for writing skills comes in.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

We explore how predictive analytics and big data with human sentiments can add value and amplify their supply chain strategies. The drivers for growth are not simple factors like the price or quality of a product. Brand identity, interactive marketing campaigns and differential lifestyles complicate a perfect trend analysis model.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2015

This powerful infographic describes how the maker movement is powering STEM skills , gender equality and student curiosity. Education at all levels in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—STEM—develops, preserves, and disseminates knowledge and skills that convey personal, economic, and social benefits. What is STEM?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. Most importantly, agile methods allowed for faster decision making across a virtually limitless stream of issues, and this trend held true throughout the year. The move to agile supply chain management inherently required more data sources than traditional supply chains, reports GT Nexus.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 7, 2015

By expediting the source of supplies in tandem with customer orders, faster service is provided with less expense. Even the best manager can’t keep up with all sources of supplies, much less which supplies currently have the best prices along with their locations and shipping speeds while staying abreast of standard needs and special orders.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

The trend of outsourcing to overseas suppliers and contractors may be losing some of its luster. manufacturers — also known as reshoring — to obtain goods faster and at lower costs than foreign suppliers can offer. Moreover, “Made in the USA” tags can win over domestic customers who want to feel good about their purchases.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2016

Let's take a look at what logistics technology trends will become the dominant factors of the logistics industry for 2016. It will also save money on fuel costs, which results in savings of the cost of shipping. At first, this doesn't seem like it would logically save any fuel costs.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2016

Yesterday we began our two part series on 2016 supply chain trends that will drive supply chain management into the future. As with most trends we all have read over the last few years, the focus was on technology. Supply Chain Trends 2016: 5 Additional More Areas of Focus. We listed the first 7. Increased velocity.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

On the surface, last mile may not seem very important, but it can make up 28 percent of a shipments total cost. Last mile logistics allow shippers to get more products to consumers faster and cost-effectively, critical concerns in the e-commerce and omnichannel supply chain. There are growing pains in last mile logistics.

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Locus

MARCH 20, 2023

The modern customer is aware of their needs and possesses the knowledge and skills to efficiently utilize information and tools to fulfill them. The survey conducted by MetaPack highlights that more than 90% of customers consider delivery a crucial factor when making online purchases. Watch the Webinar What is last-mile tracking?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

By only looking at the increasing geographic, political and price barriers to shipping in different parts of the world and U.S., Consequently, shippers can respond almost immediately to an increased demand for any product, at any time, at the right the place and the right price. They are the ones making purchases.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2015

Yet, many politicians, economic analysts, and skilled workers continue a call to arms to save the stereotypes of an archaic manufacturing industry. This trend continued as advancements in manufacturing grew into the mid-19 th century. During the industrial revolution, manufacturing became the go-to career for the majority of Americans.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

To unravel the story behind this growth and its complexities, Albert Koto, Head of Mitra supply chain at Bukalapak, one of the biggest e-commerce businesses in Indonesia, got in conversation with Malay Shah, Senior Vice President of India, Middle East, Rest of the World, and Southeast Asia operations in this Locus’ In-Focus webinar series. .

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Walmart would not have the ability to provide such low prices and have consistent inventory in the over 5,000 stores in the United States and over 1.3 “The net true cost considers issues such as waste-to-landfill, greenhouse gas emissions, economic mobility, worker safety and food safety. .”

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

So, knowing that, Cerasis wants to write about best practices, trends, opinions, and more that matter to manufacturers. Improvements can be made to both material and labor costs. Even some public libraries have purchased 3D printers in order to give the public the ability to learn about this technology. We hope you enjoy!

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Technology can help to simplify your supply chain management, which will enable your business to operate more efficiently, give you more visibility and control over your inventory, and help to reduce your operational costs. Source: Morai Logistics. Source: SupplyChainOpz.com. Check out the infographic below for all the facts!

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2015

A growing trend across all industries has been the application of big data , with the use of algorithms and the hiring of data scientists becoming commonplace. Luckily, today’s “automated algorithms can identify patterns and provide insights” into carrier safety, pricing trends, carrier capabilities, and innovation.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 25, 2018

The Problem: Warehouses Lacking IoT-Based Technologies Lose Opportunities The cost for internet connectivity is decreasing, but some warehouses, operating on legacy systems, are still using paper-based processes. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 10, 2015

For members of the CSCMP , the cost of the report is free, but it stands out at $295.00 Some of the key points within the State of Logistics Report include the cost of logistics in the US, managing capacity, and addressing the trucker shortage. Cost of Logistics as Percentage of GDP from Logistics Management. for everyone else.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2015

While businesses want to believe moving forward through selling product is the only way to achieve success, reality tells of customer returns, environmental considerations for equipment recycling and reuse, cost management, and the effective management of all the aspects between the three. Cost Management.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

The new year will then bring series on trends and on the state of some of the business functions and technology used in proper transportation and logistics management. In the supply chain articles category it is clear the top ten are all about trends, facts, technology, and of course optimization. No Purchase Orders were used.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2015

This year the trend continues, as 83% of the surveyed group reports as MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) carriers. Finally, the trend seems to be moving toward expansion instead of specialization. Internet sales is still trending upward, up over 7% since 2013. Demographics. Objections, Direction, and Economics.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

It is our mission to provide education around transportation management, trends in transportation, pertinent regulation changes and impacts on transportation, and anything related to trucking and carriers. Let’s take a look at these trucking industry trends and what kind of facts they provide. Read the Full Blog Post.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

So, let’s take a look at how our predictions for the first four manufacturing technology trends (Predictive analytics, 3D Printing, and VR) to watch for in 2016 stacked up. This reduces overhead while reducing costs and issues experienced by the consumers. Predictive Analytics Became Commonplace to Manufacturing.

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