Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

COP28, which begins today, will see global business leaders take stock of progress since the 2015 Paris Agreement, emphasising the need for action to drive forward net-zero goals. Meanwhile, Kantar is using the CarbonCube® to accelerate its carbon reduction strategy.

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3PL Insights

JULY 31, 2017

Logistics-related positions are trending in the job market because every company needs to move their products somewhere, somehow—logistics is an ever-growing industry. Logistics companies are virtually located everywhere. Logistics companies are virtually located everywhere. Have you ever considered a career in logistics?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2016

2015 was a different year for the logistics industry. The logistics industry had become accustomed to a steady compounded annual growth rate ( CAGR ) of approximately 4.6 Yet, the CAGR of 2015 fell by 2 percent. As a result, logistics in the U.S. percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) of 2015.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

An IoT strategy that embeds security and cybersecurity from the outset is just as important to them as the efficiency gains from using automated drones. For example, we foster a corporate culture in which it is clear to all team members that cybersecurity touches on the responsibility of each individual. Secure UAV operation.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Or I can just wing it and go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. Cloud Logistics Announces Record Revenue, Growth and Innovation for 2017. For my commentary about this patent, please read my March 2015 post, “ Amazon’s 3D Printing Trucks: A Quixotic Quest for Zero Delivery Time?

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2018

It’s no doubt that 2017 brought some big changes to the logistics and supply chain world. As we put the year behind us, let’s talk about some of the biggest logistics trends to watch for in 2018. By the end of 2015, driver shortage had blown past 45,000 and some estimates believe that the shortage could reach 150,000 by 2024.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 3, 2021

Preventing any interruption of the cold chain is one of the main responsibilities of a logistics manager. Some examples of these are: U.S. Many other countries, refer to ICH guidelines gathering data on a product’s safety and efficacy to establish a cold chain strategy. In 2015, more than 150 businesses in the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Capacity was stretched beyond limitations in 2014, and fleets around the country tried to optimize operations through freight reclassification, dimensional pricing models and freight consolidation, explains Jeff Berman of Logistics Management. At the close of 2015, UPS Freight and FedEx Freight increased ltl rates by 4.9

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

A traditional viewpoint of manufacturers reveals many flaws in the efficiencies of standard shipping, transportation, and other logistics processes. Inherently, manufacturing and logistics go hand in hand. Fortunately, third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) may be the solution. Where and Why Is the Logistics Industry Growing?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The year on year increase in customer dissatisfaction of logistics outsourcing has pushed many players into a defensive corner. The industry is going through a quiet revolution, which makes it an exciting time to be in the logistics outsourcing business. Cautious Optimism Abound in the Logistics Outsourcing Outlook.

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CH Robinson Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2017

As the market continues to tighten, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? Rather than reacting to changes that happen to your supply chain, it’s always better to develop a carrier management strategy that allows you to be proactive—no matter what the market has in store. An unclear plan may let you down.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

Logistics can be a challenge. For example, go to the Walmart, turn right, and it is the third house on the left. What will the total costs be associated with different green strategies? LLamasoft bought LogicNet in 2015 and Belcorp upgraded to the LLamasoft Supply Chain Guru solution shortly thereafter.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

DHL has supported London Fashion Week for over a decade, both as a partner and as a logistics services provider. And with our 2050 goal of reducing our logistics-related emissions to zero, we attach great importance to improving sustainability in both our business and our industry. billion tonnes. Read more here.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

These examples are from retail, but I sense that the same customer empowerment phenomenon is happening broadly across everything we do at Amazon and most other industries as well. Amazon is at the nexus of ecommerce, data, and logistics, with a drive to constantly improve their logistics network. Amazon’s logistics hiring plans.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

With the national labor shortage also expected to continue into 2023, expect to see companies getting more creative in their driver recruitment, training and retention strategies. For example, PlusDrive is one of several commercially-available autonomous trucking solutions already in use. “The

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

However, estimated IoT spending includes the following: 2015 - $5 billion. For example, Link-Labs identified a few issues with the use of Bluetooth tracking of products. LinkedIn The post The Industrial Internet of Things, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics: Where Are We & Where Are We Going? 2016 - $7 billion.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

It’s still early days, but there are already two Ethereum-based projects that address some of the major problems that hamper logistics. a pair of jeans that didn’t come from a sweatshop, for example. Making it easier to track shipments and supplies is a huge part of the promise that blockchain holds for supply chain and logistics.

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Automotive Logistics

OCTOBER 1, 2018

billion moved between Columbus, Pittsburgh and Chicago in 2015, that is going to be of obvious interest to the region’s manufacturing industry. Glasgow to Liverpool, for example, would also connect Edinburgh, Newcastle upon Tyne, Leeds and Manchester. Given that some 5.9m tonnes of freight worth $16.7 Modern-day maglev.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

For a number of years now, Samey Robotics has been leading supply chain development in the European fish sector, with their automated approach to distribution serving as an example for other food sectors to follow. The post Fresh fish supply chain ‘revolutionised’ by robotics appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 21, 2023

Upon graduating in 2014, Jan launched ShipMonk—aimed at creating customer-facing, forward-thinking solutions that challenge long-static logistics standards and keep up with the ever-evolving ecommerce landscape. Since then he has acquired over 20 years of operation leadership experience in the logistics industry.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 29, 2017

The US and its allies already have experience with these types of logistics operations. 1] In a further example, the US Air Force has devised concepts to fuel and load fighter jets using C-17 aircraft in austere environments. [2] 3 (2015). [2] He can be followed on Twitter @vicuslargo. [1] 6] Andrew C.

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Airfreight Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

One of the world’s leading providers of forwarding and logistics services, Switzerland-based Panalpina , are quickly establishing themselves as a Global Player in the fast-growing perishables market. Mr. Wells explained, “Kenya is a great example.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born. Client Needs of 3PL Logistics Companies.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

This “invisible” part of Walmart’s business is a logistical and supply chain management and the practices they employ should give supply chain managers pause to take a bit out of their day and inspect what Walmart is doing in order to mimic into the supply chain manager’s own practice. ” Walmart states early on.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

It is easier for us to present the KION Groups strategy to customers and to make it clear that Baoli can definitely have its place in a market that has already grown and that it also stands out clearly from the offerings of other Chinese brands. These are also excellent products that very precisely cover the needs of our customers.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptions that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next. At these times of the year, you should see less risk to your standard ocean shipping strategy. Yellow: Space is getting tighter.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 28, 2016

While the State of Logistics 2014 report is slowly giving way to what will be the State of Logistics 2015 report, we couldn’t help start thinking about what will happen. According to the State of Logistics 2014 report, reports Dan Gilmore, Editor-In-Chief of Supply Chain Digest, trucking-related costs made up 77.3

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Freightos

MARCH 10, 2016

For shippers, carriers and logistics providers, the JOC ’s TPM (Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference) is one of the must-attends on the annual events calendar. China’s booming e-commerce is a great opportunity for logistics providers given the potential for scaling. Amazon isn’t the only tech player interested in logistics.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

For example, a company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems should be accessible from anywhere within the manufacturing enterprise. Logistics providers need to know when products will be available, and warehouses must send information back to the manufacturer to ensure supply and demand fluctuations are easily met.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

For example, a subtle change in hydraulic pressure may still permit the machine to operate. For example, a machine may need to have a specific part replaced every three months, but periods of increased demand could mean the manufacturing entity is placed at maximum capacity.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. Yes, it’s a Strategy. From Fuel to Fertiliser, Supply Shortages Start to Bite. Hoarding Warehouse Space?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Motivations and Stats on the State of Reshoring in 2015. for example, compared to shipping state-to-state. For example, Chinese wages have increased 320% since 2000. Foxconn, for example, announced plans to reshore in Pennsylvania, investing $40 million for a mostly automated plant. a move known as reshoring.

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The Logistics Academy

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Defined as the massive volume of structured and unstructured data that can’t possibly be processed using traditional software or database strategies, Big Data is affecting every corner of the business world. 2015 Revenue. Take pricing, for example. Top 20 Supply Chain Managment Sofware Suppliers. 2016 Revenue. Procurement.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

days seen in 2015, and nearly matches the lowest recent CCC of 33.4 The primary strategy many companies are using to improve working capital performance is simply to hold back payments to suppliers, in some cases extending payment terms up to 120 days,” said Bailey. days, an improvement of 1.5 days (4%) over last year.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 3, 2017

The Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ) has been a major topic among manufacturers and third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) for several years. For example, if a piece of equipment is using more electricity than other equipment of the same type, it may indicate a problem with its electrical wiring. percent since 2015.

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