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[INFOGRAPHIC] 6 Logistics Industry Trends Set to Transform 2016 & Beyond

GlobalTranz

Take a look at some of the top trends to expect in 2016 for the logistics industry and how they will inherently relate to the merger and acquisition trends. Increasing government regulations around the globe are driving a push towards a more sustainable fleet and means of transportation. 3PLs Will Expand Services.

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The 4 Big Manufacturing Technology Trends to Rule the Land in 2016

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In this first post of a two-part series, we will expand beyond our 6 general manufacturing trends we predicted would shape 2016 to now laser focus on the manufacturing technology trends that will impact manufacturers in 2016. 4 Core Manufacturing Technology Trends for 2016. This goes back to using predictive analytics.

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Five Key Takeaways From JOC’s TPM 2016

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Five Key Takeaways From TPM 2016. Transpacific Shipping in 2016. CEVA gave as example, that the traditional Chinese New Year gift cards have gone online. It should – this is a perfect example of the Prisoner’s Dilemma. So if you too missed out … Photo via JOC. Which means more trade, less poverty.

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The Current State of the Driver Shortage in 2016

GlobalTranz

Rather than trying to figure out what is and is not causing problems, you need to know a few basic facts about how the truck driver shortage will evolve in 2016. From May 2014 to January 2016, many trucking companies increased their wages. Turnover Rates Are at an All-Time High. IoT-Based Systems Will Reduce Demand.

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3 More Advanced Technology Trends in Logistics in 2016: Welcome to the Hyperconnected Logistics Industry

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The shipping industry of 2016 is a gross misrepresentation of what was considered “normal” shipping practices in the 1980s or 1990s. Similar to the technology in logistics trends, AIDC and RFID technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) will change in an unusual, profound ways in 2016. Increasing Use of Bluetooth Technologies.

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Where Do We Go From Here? Taking a Look at the 2016 State of Logistics Report

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For the first time in more than 10 years, the Federal Reserve took the initiative to slightly increase interest rates, but the hopes for a robust start to 2016 were quickly dashed. Instead, annual transportation costs rose continued to rise by 5.5 The following graph from the 2016 SOL reveals how logistics as a percentage of U.S.

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Types of Risks Impacting Supply Chains in 2018

Material Handling and Logistics

To look at what risks will affect the supply chain in 2018, Rob Savitsky of AIR Worldwide ( a member of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Supply Chain Exchange program), wrote a blog for MIT discussing three broad categories of supply chain risk. In 2016 several man-made disruptions affected the supply chain.