GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

E-commerce passed $2 trillion in 2017, reports John D. At the beginning of 2017, the use of autonomous trucks seemed like an idea that would never come to fruition, and while self-driving trucks and cars are not yet readily available, manufacturers are making progress. The e-commerce market is expanding. trillion by 2020.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2017

As 2017 moves forward, it may be a year that the driver shortage comes to a head, but it might not be as dismal as some shippers have been led to believe. Could Automation Reduce the Impact of the Driver Shortage in 2017? 2017 appears to be another year in the lineup of driver wage increases too.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Well over half of Black Friday shoppers visited brick-and-mortar stores in 2017, according to Deb Gabor, chief executive officer of Sol Marketing , a brand strategy consultancy. And, of course, you can sit on Santa’s knee, which for most children is distinctly preferable to FaceTiming with the North Pole.)

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Freightera

MARCH 29, 2017

Good food and wine made it even better, of course. Equifaira works in Freighetra’s frontlines on strategy, execution, corporate finance and investors relations. The post Freightera’s Hypergrowth Celebration 2017 appeared first on Freightera Blog. With the venue packed, the evening felt very cozy.

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The Logistics Academy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Over the course of 2016, real revenue and volume growth in the air and sea freight forwarding markets was remarkably similar globally, but this disguises significant differences across important countries and regions, say analysts who keep a close eye on the market. The global freight forwarding market has grown by 2.7%

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

The fourth quarter of 2017 and the calendar year over all were very solid for United States industrial real estate activity, according to research recently issued by Chicago-based industrial real estate firm JLL. We have been gradually seeing this shift quarter-over-quarter through the course of 2017. kwhorisk@ehpub.com.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 6, 2018

billion in the 2017 financial year. In 2017 we took another major step on the road to achieving our strategic and financial goals for 2020. The increase in revenue and earnings in 2017 is also reflected in improved net profit for the year. Deutsche Post DHL Group invested heavily in all four divisions once again in 2017.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018. Online courses are the quickest path for a student to obtain a degree.

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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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United World Transporation

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Also, as of 2017, the FMCSA has mandated electronic-logging devices (ELDs) to be installed in all CMVs. That means you’ll need to come up with a strategy to keep operational costs to a minimum. When starting your own trucking business, your biggest expense will, of course, be the truck itself. Learn How to Maximize Profits.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

The surge, caused by seasonal demand and disruptions in September due to storms, will not be excessively strong as truck capacity is not as shockingly tight as it was in 2017. Back in 2017, it was required that electronic logging devices (ELDs) be implemented by mid-December of that year.

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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

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

According to Eric Rice of Supply Chain 24/7, e-commerce growth in 2017 grew faster than it has since 2011. Supply chain leaders need to understand why logistics fundamentals will continue to shape e-commerce shipping strategy. E-commerce growth has become part of the record books. What’s Wrong With E-Commerce Shipping Practices?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 31, 2022

Together with TICO, viastore will continue to actively pursue its growth strategy. In recent years, the company has embarked on a successful growth course and, as one of the few companies in the industry worldwide, has consistently relied on software services as an elementary part of its business model.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 22, 2021

Sustainability is firmly anchored in the company’s corporate strategy. There is a clear commitment to sustainable business practices, and this goal, together with customer satisfaction and profitable growth, forms a triad within the 2027 corporate strategy. A further chapter is devoted to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE).

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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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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2018

Of course, you want to control costs, consider options, and mitigate risks, but it will also be important to keep these five factors in mind as you talk to ocean service providers about the year ahead. Of course, you should keep carrier financials in mind as you negotiate. Ocean Shipping Contracts: 5 Factors to Keep in Mind.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

From boosting the level of artificial intelligence to promoting better means of mitigating and preventing risks, technology will change how manufacturers grow throughout 2017. The First 5 Manufacturing Tech Trends of 2017. Manufacturers will face many challenges in 2017. Artificial Intelligence Will Grow More Important.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2017

Cerasis will present educational material covering all things freight claims on June 6 th , 2017 at 10 AM CST. In fact, all of our freight claims managers, are certified through the Institute of Logistical Management by passing their extensive freight claims course. Cerasis Inc., Again, you may register at [link].

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Women in Trucking

JANUARY 5, 2020

As CEO of Bennett International, Marcia Taylor is a pioneer in trucking, consistently starting and extending lines of business over the course of the company’s 44 years in response to customer demands. Kristen Bond tested and implemented a progressive pay strategy at Force Freight Transport.

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Airfreight Logistics

APRIL 19, 2018

The new role will see him undertake the commercial activities of all the Group’s airlines, including Atran Airlines, AirBridgeCargo Airlines and of course Volga-Dnepr Airlines. Mr. Van der Weg left the group originally in 2017 to pursue his personal interests, before leaving he spent nearly three years in senior roles with the Group.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But more blatantly than ever, container liners – and especially Maersk – are on a collision course with the tech companies that provide digital infrastructure for selling goods. Maersk has unabashedly championed vertical integration for years, advocating an “end-to-end” strategy. No end to end-to-end. Image via StarAir.dk).

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

2017 will be the year of renewed focus and interest in adopting newer transportation management systems (TMSs) to boost productivity and find the biggest cost savings among shipping transportation providers. However, global use of the TMS is expected to have a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of seven percent between 2017 and 2021.

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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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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation. That all changed with the summer of 2017. While the hurricanes of 2017 were the tipping point that finally drug us into this tight capacity market, they weren’t the sole reason.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2017

held a live webinar entitled “The Essential Guide to Freight Claims Management” on June 6th, 2017. In fact, all of our freight claims managers, are certified through the Institute of Logistical Management by passing their extensive freight claims course. Cerasis Inc., This webinar is perfect for shippers of all sizes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2018

Logistics specialist GEFCO UK has extended its contract with leading sport equipment and sportswear company Decathlon, to support its expansion programme over the course of 2018 – 2019. To ensure strong visibility on deliveries throughout the project, GEFCO has introduced a new dedicated KPI management tool.

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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. Of course, lean practices also have implications for budgets as well. Of course, there will be times when a budget simply does not cut it.

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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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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.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 31, 2022

Together with TICO, viastore will continue to actively pursue its growth strategy. In recent years, the company has embarked on a successful growth course and, as one of the few companies in the industry worldwide, has consistently relied on software services as an elementary part of its business model.

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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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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

In ‘Burning incense at a new altar’ and closing Logistics In War for 2017, I reflected on the state of interest in military logistics and why it was important to the profession of arms right now. Logistics was increasingly a determinant of strategy, while itself remaining influenced by the outcomes of strategic decisions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2018

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. Warehousing will see some of the biggest investments in robotics over the course of 2018.

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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 Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

Some have hit on the right strategies and are thriving in the new normal, and others are struggling. In 2017, Target acquired Shipt, an on-demand grocery delivery company, establishing it as a grocery and FMCG home delivery partner. So how have retailers fared in the online and traditional sales environments during all this turmoil?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Challenges in Today’s State of E-Commerce Logistics The challenges of today’s e-commerce strategies were formed when supply chain leaders believed the only solution to e-commerce was expansion. billion in 2017, and similar increases are already underway for 2018, reports Peter Buxbaum of Global Trade.

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