Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. 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. What’s wrong with this picture?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Solving the challenge and underlying issues will require focus and attention to internal processes, better communication with carriers and partners, and using technology to gather and make sense of the vast amount of data flowing through transportation networks. That all changed with the summer of 2017. Focus on the Right Data.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2018

Data analysis and predictive modeling are just the beginning of the industry’s new bag of tricks. While 2017 was certainly better than 2016, it’s still going to be a slog to get back to the post-recession era. This change won’t take place overnight of course, but the gradual change will build up to a complete revision of the industry.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. 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. Mini Case Study: Walmart.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 2, 2018

We spent the last week exploring each category's top 10 most viewed posts over the course of 2017. These will only contain posts written in 2017. There were approximately 220 blog posts in 2017, and over 360,000 page views on those posts alone. Reducing Costs in Shipping with a Focus on Inbound Logistics Strategy.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2017

The age of internal IT departments is drawing to a close, and the role of outsourced technologies will have a lasting impact in coming years In fact, more off-site IT investments into such companies will become a standard practice throughout 2017, and you need to know why. Manufacturers Need to Process Higher Volumes of Information.

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants through the course of academic research in 2017. Strategy is a concept of relating means to end; it is complex and subtle and is about thinking, vision, learning as opposed to planning. Strategic failure.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2017

billion, and initial findings suggest 2017 will surpass last year’s sales, reports Scott Stone. This pairs well with omnichannel sales strategies as well. Visibility in your warehouse requires dedicated asset tracking, data collection, analysis and application, and continuous improvement across all employees and operations.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Through the course of 2017, and because of my academic research, I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants. Strategy is a concept of relating means to end; it is complex and subtle and is about thinking, vision, learning as opposed to planning. By David Beaumont.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2019

That shifted slightly from the 2017 results, which showed 81% strongly agreed and 19% agreed that the supply chain is a good career choice. In 2017, 69% strongly agreed and 31% agreed that they would recommend that others consider supply chain as a career. The survey provides useful insights into hiring and employment trends.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s also the time when I start to think about sharing my thoughts on trends for the coming year , but of course, stop short of trying to make predictions. Ask questions later” approach to multi-channel and omnichannel strategies in their haste to avoid losing sales to ecommerce giants like Amazon.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2019

That shifted slightly from the 2017 results, which showed 81% strongly agreed and 19% agreed that the supply chain is a good career choice. In 2017, 69% strongly agreed and 31% agreed that they would recommend that others consider supply chain as a career. The survey provides useful insights into hiring and employment trends.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 21, 2019

Of course, no one likes to pay any more for a service than they have-to, but given the fluctuations that happen within the freight market it’s all part of the game, right? During 2017 we saw both Hurricane Harvey hit the coast as well as the introduction of the Electronic Logging Mandate.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 3, 2023

This limits their capacity to protect data, information, supplies, personnel, and equipment from adverse action. [xv] Sally Williamson is a serving Australian Army logistics officer and Art of War Scholar currently attending the United States Command and General Staff Officer Course. Contractors and War , 13. [iv] vi] George B.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Dubai and HERE Technologies to develop data infrastructure for driverless transportation. Manhattan Associates Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Performance. In essence, Amazon is taking the same “owning the ecosystem” strategy that Apple took in the computer industry. Shipping with Amazon.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

While there are a lot of buzzwords in the logistics industry, it may be surprising to some but “business strategy” is not among them. Successful companies understand that good strategy isn’t about just doing better than the “other guy” but also about not hindering themselves in the process. Make Decisions Based on Data.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

From the last half of 2017 through today and beyond, a slew of market forces, some predictable and some unexpected, have combined to create a very real truck capacity shortage in the United States. economy in 2017 and so far in 2018, manufacturers have been producing more goods than usual and requiring more freight to be shipped.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

Of course, the best plans depend on the actions of yesterday. Although this has always been a peak season for imported goods, more than 17,000 TEUs entered the Port of Oakland in the fall, which is a sum far more significant than data from 2017. Freight data use. Data in trucking. Automation trends.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 8, 2018

Møller – Maersk’s new financial reporting structure, effective from the first quarter, coincides with its strategy to become a global integrator of container logistics with one bottom line. ONE carriers post choppy FY 2017 results. Port Canaveral demolition begins. million in their last fiscal period as separate entities.

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Forto

OCTOBER 30, 2020

billion in 2017. But of course, since Black Friday and Cyber Monday happen every year, even if you take this year to prepare and analyze the market, you could also be better prepared for it the following year. Assess and understand your competition, their pricing methodology, and their marketing strategies. Step 4: Manage.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2017

As we begin the second quarter of 2017, let us take a moment to think about why TMS automation begets more efficiency. Automated data capture, analysis, and presentation through dashboards helps you see what is going on in your company. More importantly, people cannot change the data at their discretion.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The discussion brought in 40 supply chain leaders from both the public and private sectors to discuss the challenges that were brought about by the 2017 hurricane season, which has proven to be one of the worst in U.S. history since 1900. Transportation Breakdown. Temporary Regulation Repeal Should be Permanent Says Truckers.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

The data published by MAPI in December 2014 shows that industrial production increased at an annual rate of 3.9% Of course, not all manufacturers will return home since poorer countries will continue to have lower labor costs. in the third quarter of 2014 and is expected to grow by 3.5% in 2015, 3.9% in 2016 and 3.1%

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The Logistics Academy

JUNE 29, 2017

Every day, more data than we can imagine zings across that global conduit we call the Internet. Much of that data comes directly from devices, without human intervention. Drivers carry cell phones in their cars to feed GPS locations to a traffic information and navigation service, which uses the data to detect congestion.

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Forto

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

billion in 2017. But of course, since Black Friday and Cyber Monday happen every year, even if you take this year to prepare and analyze the market, you could also be better prepared for it the following year. Assess and understand your competition, their pricing methodology, and their marketing strategies. Step 4: Manage.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 27, 2018

Making these figures even more significant is that based on data from the U.S. That is exemplified in the report’s, data, too, with Armstrong pointing out that in 2017 e-commerce accounted for $12.8 That is really where you need a good strategy and develop a good e-commerce strategy as part of this.” .

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

Of course, a throughout examination of the savings found in the industry must also consider other technologies that are required for wide-scale deployment of robotics to be operational. This means the information of companies’ assets, proprietary formulas or processes and financial data of consumers could be at risk.

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FLS Transport

APRIL 22, 2021

March Cass Freight Index data is in. Driver recruiting problems are painting a similar story to that of 2017-18. This of course created a massive backlog at West Coast ports… and to ease the pressure, shippers diverted freight to other ports- causing backups and operational issues at almost every major U.S. Get the details here.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2018

We plan to use these trucks in our fleet from 2019, but of course, the filling station infrastructure must be further improved to let this happen. Big Data technology is something that provides us great support in route-optimisation and fuel-efficient operation. Another relevant factor is the drivers’ proficiency and knowledge.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2018

We plan to use these trucks in our fleet from 2019, but of course, the filling station infrastructure must be further improved to let this happen. Big Data technology is something that provides us great support in route-optimisation and fuel-efficient operation. Another relevant factor is the drivers’ proficiency and knowledge.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 9, 2015

Now of course, this continues to strengthen the need for a hard look at how we handle the Highway Trust Fund and how we deal with aging infrastructure. Well, basically, because getting freight in a smooth matter is clearly important to helping combat the capacity crunch as it is and of course, moving forward. Wide shoulders.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

Air cargo providers had a very good year in 2017. Meanwhile, freight capacity rose by 3% in 2017, marking the slowest annual capacity growth seen since 2012. But when all the data is rolled up, demand growth outpaced capacity growth by a factor of three. Any long-term strategies that they can implement?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Results from the 2017 study show that roughly 75% of respondents are using the mix strategy (be all things to all people) as the predominant approach for their companies compared to the 51% who we reported utilizing a mix strategy in our 2016 results. Cost is, of course, another important aspect of running a successful business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

We need problem solvers, people that can work with data from a data analytics perspective. The skills enhancement program, dubbed Strategic Capabilities Planning, will include a mix of internally supply chain programs, systems education and external APICS courses – APICS is now part of the Association for Supply Chain Management.

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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. And of course most can’t.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Workers’ union, workplace safety, changes in labor regulations and fluctuations with employee turnover and retention can undo a well-versed logistics strategy. Of course, additional labor risks revolving around workplace safety, like horseplay among employees, can arise as well. In the short-term future.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 14, 2022

And we reconnected and bonded over the course of a few weeks. Are there possible issues with that strategy? Couriers optimize routes by centralizing their demand and distributed over the course of the day. You can commit to iteratively improving address data. So, that is how we ran our business from 2017 through 2020.

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