3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This article shares details on the Truck Tonnage Index, how the data reflects the overall economy, and other ways to interpret the data. Data Collection. The index is updated every month but experiences a one-month lag between data compilation and reporting. When comparing year-over-year data, the July index fell 2.9%

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2023

The proof-of-concept trial deploys Dexory’s robots and integrated data platform into the Maersk facility, with room for expansion into other facilities. Robots and data visualisation platform will work together to help Maersk measure, track and locate goods across every logistics step, from inbound to storage to outbound.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Even as the industry is becoming more data driven than ever before and cutting-edge software is increasingly used to manage freight from start to finish, the development of your sales team is still important. About the presenter: Ann C. How you develop your sales team has a big impact on your logistics business.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 19, 2023

Our quality team worked hard to ensure that all of our facilities, including our new spaces, are ISO 2015:9001 certified. Technology feeds information back to the customers via our evans365 data portal. Our customers and colleagues alike know that it’s our people that make Evans successful.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

Modern supply chains are evolving beyond anyone’s expectations due to increased use of cloud-computing technologies, wearables and advanced data analysis. Data Analysis Grew Exponentially, Providing More End-to-End Visibility and Continuous Improvement. Data analysis is the companion of cloud-computing technologies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 9, 2022

They have real-time data transfer, flexible communication, and Big Data analytics. This was mostly driven by the surge in e-Commerce in response to the pandemic and restrictions, as well as by the industry’s need for efficient warehousing, inventory management and real time data to deliver efficiencies and cost savings.

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AIMMS

APRIL 20, 2015

At a time when Big Data and Analytics have the spotlight but still seem to be developing, it was inspiring to hear real examples of using analytics to drive cost savings, operational efficiencies and real tangible business value. AIMMS SVP Gertjan de Lange presenting at INFORMS 2015. Edelman gala.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

Blockchain doesn’t erase the fact that supply chains still suffer from crappy data. In short, blockchain by itself does not solve the “garbage in, garbage out” data quality problem; you’ll still have garbage data, but in a distributed ledger that’s better encrypted and traceable. Barriers to Blockchain Adoption in Supply Chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In 2015, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) carried out an opinion survey looking at the driver shortage crisis. The aim of this report is to establish a series of recommendations to fleet operators, industry and government, by examining the data and comparing it to the last report from 2015.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2016

And then 2015 showed up. Which leads us to our third topic: Big Data. Big data is here and here to stay. Data warehouses now have the ability to store the amount of data that large companies need and database management software like SAP HANA can compile and organize the data at extremely quick speeds. .

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

As the title of my post suggests, the answer to the question depends on who you ask, when you ask it, and what data you use. Speaking of data, let’s start with a basic question: How many truck drivers are there in the United States? Here are some excerpts from her article : BLS researchers parsed agency data on U.S.

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The Logistics Academy

JULY 7, 2017

Lionel Louie, chief commercial officer, for CargoSmart Limited, agrees, telling SCMR in an interview that Increasing digital connections between people, systems, and data intelligence enables companies in the global transportation industry to gain new insights, leverage new tools to help manage change, and increase their supply chain innovation. “For

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

In the fourth generation, which is being integrated since 2015, the focus is on the integration of E-Commerce processes, the digitalization of processes, their simulation with a digital twin and the collection and analysis of data as a decisive factor for the operator. “13

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Freightos

MARCH 10, 2016

I caught up with one of Freightos’ delegates after the conference and scoured through the presentation material for insights. CEVA’s presentation more broadly demonstrated that ambitious global forwarders are benefiting from China’s growing middle class consumption. So if you too missed out … Photo via JOC.

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Automotive Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2018

In 2015, BMW Group joined forces with the Fraunhofer Institute IML to develop the first self-driving Smart Transport Robots (STR). Several logistics processes are being controlled from mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, while virtual reality applications are being used to plan future logistics areas, based on 3D data modelling.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 17, 2020

TechTarget defines cyber security as “the body of technologies, practices, and processes designed to protect computers, programs, networks and data from damage, attacks or unauthorized access. In the Norwegian energy and oil and gas sector, more than 50 cyber security incidents were detected in 2015.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 28, 2018

He’s been with Logistics Bureau as a Consultant & Senior Analyst since 2015. The biggest problem initially was getting the data correct, a common issue. We helped them with their data collection and based on that information were able to paint a clear picture to realise benefits. Today we’re talking to James Bannister.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Whilst these problems loom large presently they will eventually be resolved. Looking at the largest congestion for which there is solid data, namely the labor disputes causing massive queues off the U.S. West Coast in 2015, it is found that it will take at least 8-9 months before the supply chain can be fully back to normality.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

It helps to coordinate all of the available data points in a transport network, including rates, route options, warehouse supply, and distribution. Transportation management systems present this information in a clean, easy to understand format that then allows the shipping manager to make the best and most efficient decisions possible.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

With its ability to stack two empty containers up to 10 tons each, the empty container handler completed Mon’s Konecranes ECH fleet, with a total of 8 units ordered from 2015 to the present.

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Logistics Manager

JANUARY 18, 2019

Mrs. Sauwakun Karuchit, Chief Executive Officer of Sahathai Terminal Public Company Limited (Sahathai Terminal) says, “Our terminal has presently spanned over 315,200 square meters and consists of a container maintenance and repair facility, on site customs clearance as well as the full complement of marine terminal equipment.

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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. Manufacturers will be able to improve their inventory due to the information presented by both supply chain and operations data. Between 2015 and 2018, it is estimated that about 1.3 E-Commerce for Manufacturing.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 18, 2018

It has always been a factor in the past, in the present, and, unfortunately, in the future, too. billion in operational costs to the trucking industry in 2016, the most recent year for which data is available. . Another issue, which is always there, or constant, if you will, has to do with congestion. And guess what?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Below you can download the LTL Freight Management presentation with notes and also view the webinar in its entirety. Instead of becoming overwhelmed with data, managers should identify and focus on the most useful warehouse metrics to gather, report, and apply. Download the Webinar Replay. Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 12, 2018

Data points from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) support that struggle thesis, too. As always, ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello clearly presented the situation, in terms of the challenges it creates and what it could mean for freight transportation and logistics. This marks a 20% annual increase.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Communication is one of the critical components of a successful 3PL-shipper relationship, and reliable data remains at the core of many of those relationships. As a result, shippers and 3PLs are investing in technology as well as data sharing capabilities as they look to create reliable and agile distribution networks.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although each of these needs has always been present, many shippers were able to achieve these feats through in-house solutions. However, a growing omnichannel, e-commerce market share is making shippers look to squeeze every drop from data-rich environments to leverage capabilities and services to reduce costs to the end-user.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Industry data for 2004 - 2013 shows an annual loss of at least $17 billion due to vacant positions, with shocking losses of around $45 billion in both 2012 and 2013. The executives surveyed identified these positions as those they believe currently most affected and that they expect will present even more severe staffing difficulties by 2020.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Working Group presented their paper at the Hannover Messe, where more than 220,000 representatives of the world’s engineering and manufacturing industry gather every year to see the latest innovations in production and automation technologies. Industry 4.0 For its proponents, Industry 4.0 Are they buying it? Industry 4.0

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

Now There are Data Warehouses Too. While data warehouses are often considered brainchildren of the IT department, they and their physical counterparts are moving closer together. Often presented as an ERP system disaster, warehouse automation was also a large part of its woes. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

Today, we’re proud to present Cathy Roberson’s… 3 Technology Trends Changing the Supply Chain (2015-2020) Part IV. Check out our data on how shippers and forwarders are moving towards online freight sales in our free white paper about What Shippers Want! Technology Trend 1: Mobile. Download the white paper!

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

BearWare (July 2015) : “a leading US-based provider of mobile solutions to improve collaboration between retailers and their logistics service providers… BearWare’s system leverages mobile technologies to scan cartons at each point from the distribution centers through to the store front.”. Keegan McCready, Sr.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

As we head into 2016, we are featuring our most read articles of 2015 in our five main categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. Yesterday we published the top 10 most read manufacturing articles of 2015. . Top 10 Supply Chain Articles from 2015. Read the full article here. .

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2017

There are many reasons why, as I’ve discussed in previous posts and Talking Logistics episodes , including: Supply chain data is stored in too many systems, in too many formats, across many companies and geographies. Nobody really owns or is accountable for supply chain visibility and data quality management. Total Answers 11.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

retail stores closed in 2017, roughly double the average annual store closures in the previous decade, according to data from the International Council of Shopping Centers. In 2015, the company closed its flagship location in Times Square, without having a new location in mind for the new flagship. More than 8,000 U.S. Download Now!

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

The first licenses for autonomous vehicles have been issued in Nevada , but the first round of vehicles requires a human driver to be present. The financial incentives to invest heavily in this technology are present. Data collected from the new technology also promises to result in big changes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 15, 2021

Since its formation in 2015, the company has quickly become the ‘go-to’ provider for profitable ecommerce and warehouse automation solutions. These conveyors transport up to 140 hanging garments per minute and to work effectively, the solution would have to capture data and process it within milliseconds.

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