Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Retailers such as Walmart have rigorous standards and will only purchase from suppliers who meet these standards. About 11% of carriers have vehicles that use a fuel other than diesel or biodiesel blends, according to a 2016 survey by ATRI. They have been both reducing their energy usage and investing in alternative fuels.

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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. 51% of the respondents in a global Reuters survey felt that the most perplexing challenge is the unpredictable nature of consumer demand. Many such tools are tailored to meet the needs of specific enterprises.

Procurement Analytics 62

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

Technology advancements were among the most exciting topics to watch through 2016. 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. Predictive Analytics Became Commonplace to Manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

A recent survey conducted by ETF has revealed that 3PL service providers are quite optimistic regarding their company’s business prospects in the next 12 months. From 2016 until 2019, the growth rate is projected to average 2.5% And 3PL companies are starting to rise to meet the challenge.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2016

A little more than a year ago, Audi created a parody of transport drones in the sUVA commercial, but the ideas behind these “Terminator-like” actions actually represent very real possibilities for how extensive the network of drones will grow in 2016. How Does the Year of the Transport Drone Impact Shippers?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation. Everything Has Changed.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2016

At the onset of 2016, we identified key trends to watch for in manufacturing, and as the year draws to a close, it’s time for an evaluation of our predictions to discover the state of manufacturing. Since e-commerce can be best analyzed by reviewing Cyber Monday 2016, consider the record-breaking sales achieved.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2016

At minimum , a product of acceptable quality meets a set of previously agreed-upon specifications. However, quality can also be understood more broadly as the ability to quickly meet, if not anticipate, constantly changing market demand. Meeting the Specs of Quality. The risk of product failure is real.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

You use a Voice of the Customer (VoC) survey to obtain negatives and positives from your customers. These teams and people meet daily in a “huddle” to discuss previous day goals and actual results. Industry Week, March, 2016). The focus is to bring value to the customer, beyond the customers’ expectations.

Manufacturing Procurement 54

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

According to McKinsey , the value of goods traded globally has tripled to more than US$10 trillion since 2000, and because of recent events, they are having to re-evaluate supply chain strategies. Unfortunately, the state of disruption to the current landscape has never been contemplated and very few strategies exist to navigate it.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 27, 2018

Gamification is not just another term for incentivisation, at least not in the same sense as conventional incentivisation strategies. Source: Findings of a 2016 survey conducted by TalentLMS. Statistic: 87% of employees believe that gamification makes them more productive.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2016

The development and deployment of autonomous vehicles, machine-to-machine communication abilities and preventative maintenance could all team up to result in even greater savings in 2016, which will further increase investments for the Industrial Internet of Things. Previous Applications of the Industrial Internet of Things in Manufacturing.

Manufacturing Procurement 70

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

. Second, while in the end Sheffi is clearly a strong sustainability advocate, the book is extremely well balanced and describes very well the challenges and issues CEOs face in crafting their sustainability strategies, with often conflicting goals. Posted on: May, 22 2016. Posted on: May, 26 2016.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: a true make-to-order scenario. A yard management software (YMS) product was chosen, and the transfer centre was surveyed before implementation of a pilot project covering a small portion of the yard.

Cost Reduction 85

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 7, 2018

According to Logistics Management’s 2018 Salary Survey , for example, the average reader’s salary is $114,250 this year, up from $113,175 last year and $105,675 in 2016. Shift recruitment strategies to focus more on the benefits package. A process that takes too long, for instance, could drive candidates off to greener pastures.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 11, 2018

The survey is based on feedback from a comScore survey of more than 18,000 global online shoppers and was issued over the first three quarters of 2017. Understanding shoppers and meeting their demands is crucial in this rapidly changing landscape,” said Alan Gershenhorn, chief commercial officer for UPS, in a statement. “To

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 7, 2018

Slangerup resigned from the Port of Long Beach in 2016, but not before overseeing a significant transformation in strategic operations by introducing a Cloud-based platform enabling supply chain transparency. Port terminal survey reveals more on automation trends. They’ll only log in to the portal once,” Napralla explains. Top 30 U.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 7, 2018

Slangerup resigned from the Port of Long Beach in 2016, but not before overseeing a significant transformation in strategic operations by introducing a Cloud-based platform enabling supply chain transparency. Port terminal survey reveals more on automation trends. They’ll only log in to the portal once,” Napralla explains. Top 30 U.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order. The company makes most pieces to order and customizes them to meet customers’ unique preferences. The company began with a pilot operation using a manufacturer in Malaysia.

Cost Reduction 65

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

This means a business will need to carefully develop a logistics strategy specifically for Canada. The key though is to develop a logistics strategy that will ensure delivery into Canada within a specific window of time. Canadian Warehouse Strategy. And the key to that is making sure your logistics provider is up to the task.

eCommerce 28

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 23, 2021

From there, Paris built out TAT’s programs, expanded its vision and strategy and developed it into the award-winning organization it is today. Carriers can obtain the training video and free supplemental materials directly from TAT for inclusion in new driver orientation and/or regular safety meetings. Originally written 10/26/2016.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

2016 marched onward with a drive to improve the use of digital technology throughout the supply chain. Per GT Nexus , 75 percent of executives surveyed recognized the digital supply chain as an important factor for the next five years. Let’s look at how supply chains kept up with expectations and where they fell short, if at all.

Supply Chain Software 79

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2017

At the close of 2016, the 21 st Annual Third-Party Logistics Study found the overall use of third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) is increasing, but the types of logistics services utilized indicate the industry is entering a shift in how it operates. The IT Gap Has Reached a Record-Low.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

This all makes sense given the rapid change in consumer power in the economy as well as the task by Supply Chain Directors to remain efficient, meet customer demand, all while driving value up and costs down. He predicts that this will rise to just over 50% by 2016 and to more than 80% by 2020. Top Supply Chain Blog Posts for 2014.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 5, 2018

billion net loss in FY 2016. Gordon Glazer, senior consultant for San Diego-based parcel consultancy Shipware LLC , noted that there appears to be a disconnect relating to the Task Force report indicating that the USPS must pursue new cost-cutting strategies that will enable it to meet the changing realities of its business model.

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