GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2015

This year the trend continues, as 83% of the surveyed group reports as MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) carriers. In 2005, 73% of distributors were family owned. Finally, the trend seems to be moving toward expansion instead of specialization. Internet sales is still trending upward, up over 7% since 2013.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

” We have many manufacturing shipper customers, and we love to create content of value for them on such subjects as best practices in logistics or trends around the supply chain. Tomorrow, we will do more of the top areas or trends for manufacturers to look out for in 2015. Fall in the price of natural gas.

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Transporeon

DECEMBER 4, 2016

In 2016 (notwithstanding the post-Christmas tumble in Q1), the overall trend has been upward. A tough market environment highlights the need for a solid shipping procurement strategy, which always comes down to three “Rights”: the Right Rates, the Right Schedules and the Right Amount of Allocation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2022

Mr. Ross was most recently Managing Director and Group Head of Stifel’s Global Transportation & Logistics Equity Research practice. Before joining Stifel in 2005, he was an analyst with Legg Mason Capital Markets, worked briefly in the industry at RailWorks Corp., The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. About David Ross

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 23, 2021

Mr. Ross was most recently Managing Director and Group Head of Stifel’s Global Transportation & Logistics Equity Research practice. Before joining Stifel in 2005, he was an analyst with Legg Mason Capital Markets, worked briefly in the industry at RailWorks Corp., The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. About David Ross

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

billion leveraged buyout by private equity firms in 2005. They couldn’t compete with Amazon in logistics. It isn’t enough to offer a good selection of products, great customer service, or even an experience-based sales strategy. They lacked a modern strategy for customer engagement. Source: ERPLY. . Related Resources.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2018

While matching the claims experience and damage repair responsibilities of the average car owner against those of an OEM or logistics provider carrying new vehicles is an apples-to-oranges comparison, all parties enduring the ravages of storm damage are faced with costly downstream impacts. For new vehicles, the costs go far beyond repair.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 18, 2021

E-commerce giant Amazon has impacted the logistics industry in a myriad number of ways and is single-handedly responsible for dictating present-day consumer preferences and the urgency in freight movement today. Amazon has encouraged consumers to expect overnight deliveries, a trend that shook the supply chain industry.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. After the session, had a one-on-one session with Lauren States (Vice President, Strategy & Transformation, IBM Software Group). Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! Instance Consolidation Strategy.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Sometime in 2005, I had ordered a birthday gift hamper for my friend from one of the web based retailer in US, to be delivered on her birthday, which happened to be a couple of week later. Communication Services.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

This new customer-centric reality is prompting manufacturers and retailers of all sizes to revisit their strategies and capabilities to succeed in this highly- dynamic, highly-uncertain, and highly-competitive environment. The nature of retail has indeed changed since 2005. million-square-foot distribution center in Merced, CA.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 7, 2018

Why has the fee been steadily increasing since 2005, even when night gates are not operating, or entire terminals are idled as carriers consolidate operations? Patrick Burnson is executive editor for Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Review magazines and web sites. So where is the money going?” Freidmann asks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

After experiencing an incredibly challenging two years in the global logistics industry, I think we can let go of any expectation that the supply chain landscape will ever return to “normal.” 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.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. What are some issues and trends you see coming to the world of Manufacturing in 2015? These will only contain posts written in 2014.

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Blog on Log

DECEMBER 1, 2005

import volumes in 2005 will be 8 percent to 10 percent greater than 2004's robust levels, with no end in sight. This strategy helps companies avoid the expenses, service disruptions, and delivery delays that can occur when goods move halfway across the globe and through congested U.S. Logistics companies come in all shapes and sizes.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! Instance Consolidation Strategy. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

NOTE: Ron Giuntini also participated in the roundtable, but his contribution on the servitization trend will appear in a separate article. . They also agreed that the currently hot economic growth trend will cool down but not reverse its advance next year. To really do this well, sellers must join a distributed logistics ecosystem.

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