Convey survey takes long look at key holiday delivery challenges for retailers
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Findings for the survey were based on feedback from 1,600 United States-based consumers.
Dissecting the Transformation: A Critical Examination of Logistics Education in Universities
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 26, 2023
For instance, a 2012 survey revealed that only 40% of supply chain professionals believed their educational background prepared them adequately for their roles, pointing to the need for curriculum reform (CSCMP, 2012). Future of supply chain survey. Gartner (2021). Gartner Research. Logistics education matters. MHL News (2019).
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How Changing Climate Conditions Affect Project Cargo Transportation and What to Do About It
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Of course, this is not the world we are in today. In 2017, a study assessed extreme climate impacts on infrastructure in Europe. Project cargo weight on these possible compromised roads and railways should be a concern even with DOT route surveys.
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Top 25 Freight Forwarders 2017: Digitization & E-Commerce continue to reshape the marketplace
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% Digitize or die.
Back to Logistics Tech School, 2022: the Lost Peak Season, the lingering COVID impact and more
Freightos
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
The low rates that triggered Hanjin’s bankruptcy in 2017 quickly became a thing of the past, as surging demand, congestion, and a litany of global shipping catastrophes pushed ocean freight rates into the stratosphere. Including, of course by leveraging global freight tech for BCOs. Uncertainty became the byword. Signup Now.
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Supply Chain Holds Exciting Work and Strong Potential for Young Professionals
Penske Move Ahead
OCTOBER 1, 2019
The majority of respondents taking part in the 2019 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals/Penske Logistics Young Professionals Survey, which surveyed more than 100 supply chain professionals under age 30, said they enjoy working in the supply chain and that it makes them content.
Supply Chain Holds Exciting Work and Strong Potential for Young Professionals
Penske Move Ahead
OCTOBER 1, 2019
The majority of respondents taking part in the 2019 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals/Penske Logistics Young Professionals Survey, which surveyed more than 100 supply chain professionals under age 30, said they enjoy working in the supply chain and that it makes them content.
The Top 25 Trucking and Less Than Truckload (LTL) Companies in 2017
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 3, 2018
In fact, this current cycle might as well be called the roaring freight market of 2017-2018. Top 25 Less-Than-Truckload Carriers: 2017 Revenues. 2017 Revenue ($ million). In fact, market leader Freightliner nearly doubled its December Class 8 sales compared with December 2017. Top 25 Truckload Carriers: 2017 Revenues.
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This Week in Logistics News (September 18-22, 2017)
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
The weather was close to perfect, the course and scenery were beautiful, and the cause was inspirational. FourKites’ Real-time Visibility Platform Now Fully Integrated with Manhattan Associates’ TMS 2017. BTW, it’s not too late to donate — you can still help our team cross the $50K goal line.).
A Fork In the Road Between Shippers and 3PLs
Blue Grace Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2018
The survey reflected a market in rapid transition from a two-year downturn to more dynamic growth and tightening capacity,” The JOC said. Of course, more available capacity means better rates for shippers. has suffered through a number of natural disasters over 2017. Tightening the Belt on Capacity.
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48 Today’s Freight Capacity Crisis: Where Do We Go from Here?
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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Show Me the Money: MH&L’s 2018 Salary Survey
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Our annual salary survey reveals that the typical material handling and logistics professional earns $93,697. As the results of the MH&L 2018 Salary Survey indicate, the size of the paycheck has become almost as important. “If The single biggest challenge facing the industry is lack of qualified workers in all aspects of logistics.”
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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 7, 2020
Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation.
This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 7, 2022
The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. The company created Project Gigaton in 2017 to engage suppliers and other stakeholders up and down the supply chain to reduce carbon emissions.
7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 9, 2019
Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation.
Tips for Retailers (And All Shippers) to Overcome the Amazon Effect
GlobalTranz
APRIL 16, 2018
Despite some struggles, retail as a whole had a solid 2017, as total sales reached $3.5 The State of Retailing Online (SORO) survey of U.S. Of course, the actual percentage of sales will vary significantly, depending upon several factors including product weight, value, and basket size. trillion, a 3.8 Commerce Department.
Embracing the New Future of Logistics
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.
The Digital Freight Ecosystem Part 2: What’s Bringing Freight Online
Freightos
JANUARY 4, 2018
Dropping profit margins – Hanjin’s bankruptcy in late 2016 capped a difficult year for carriers and 2017 hasn’t been much better. For instance, in early 2017 , Maersk Line natively integrated with Alibaba, enabling online booking instead of the more traditional route of high-touch sales via a separate customer-facing platform.
The Digital Freight Ecosystem Part 2: What’s Bringing Freight Online
Freightos
JANUARY 4, 2018
Dropping profit margins – Hanjin’s bankruptcy in late 2016 capped a difficult year for carriers and 2017 hasn’t been much better. For instance, in early 2017 , Maersk Line natively integrated with Alibaba, enabling online booking instead of the more traditional route of high-touch sales via a separate customer-facing platform.
Port Tracker reports more volume gains are expected, but tariff troubles still loom
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 9, 2018
The ports surveyed in the report include Los Angeles / Long Beach , Oakland , Tacoma , Seattle , Houston , New York/New Jersey , Hampton Roads , Charleston , and Savannah , Miami , Jacksonville , and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. million TEU recorded in 2017. million TEU recorded in 2017. million TEU (a 2.3% annual increase) and 1.8
State of Global Logistics: Delivering above and beyond
247 Customs Broker
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
A recent series of surveys conducted by a prominent industry think tank indicates that the current state of global logistics is characterized by extreme urgency and the pressure to deliver above and beyond—regardless of mode. In each case, innovation and disruption was regarded as a “double-edged” sword.
5 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management
Logistics Bureau
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, with a considerable proportion of that growth achieved by way of acquisitions. 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.
Ocean Carrier Trends: Containing capacity while remaining poised for growth
247 Customs Broker
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
The bad news for carriers is that they’re unlikely to see the very strong demand growth rates of early 2017 for the foreseeable future,” says Simon Heaney , senior manager of container research at Drewry. This was an improvement of 4% over the first nine months of 2017.”
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Brexit: Will the United Kingdom be Able to Feed Itself?
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 18, 2019
Food is of course not the only sector which could face shortages. As a new survey by YouGov shows, a plurality (35 percent) think the UK is now staring down the barrel of a no deal Brexit. As of 2017, there were approximately 293 thousand British citizens resident in Spain, as well as a further 152.9 thousand in France and 96.5
MIT’s Sheffi on Supply Chain Sustainability
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 5, 2018
And of course most can’t. Of course, consumer brand companies are especially at risk from being tarred with an anti-sustainability brush. Of course we all need to up our game. Posted on: May, 22 2017. Posted on: Jun, 05 2017. Jade.
U.S. Port Update Part 1: Infrastructure Shortfalls Driving Innovation
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 21, 2019
Of course, West Coast ports may see short-term volume adjustments from trade policies due to concentrated trade with the Asia-Pacific region, a trend observed in the second quarter and third quarter of 2018. This differs from the relatively balanced cargo growth in calendar 2017 for both the East Coast (up 7.8%) and the West Coast (up 6.3%).
A look back down the road
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 2, 2019
By the time the December 2017 implementation deadline arrived, it was not the cataclysmic event some had feared would strand trucks on the side of the road, nor did it remove significant capacity from an already constrained market struggling to meet the logistical needs of a booming American economy. It’s a benefit to the big fleets.
A rising tide – with political undercurrents
Automotive Logistics
JULY 17, 2018
Mexican production and exports continued to grow through 2017, both to the US and globally. According to analyst PwC Autofacts, US vehicle imports increased again in 2017, reaching nearly 8.3m In 2017, $284 billion worth of goods passed through the port of LA. In the US, vehicle sales hit 17.2m units, up 1.4% Mexico sent 2.4m
Will Robots Take All the Supply Chain Jobs?
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 19, 2018
An off-cited analysis from McKinsey in late 2017, for example, found automation could destroy as many as 73 million US jobs by 2030, about one third of all jobs in the country. Of course we all need to up our game. Posted on: May, 22 2017. Posted on: Jun, 05 2017.
Supply Chain Talent Matters More than Ever
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 21, 2021
According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. A skills assessment survey was done to measure potential gaps against a pre-determined skills matrix. The 2017 hurricane season,” Mr. Herzog said, “was a big event on our journey.
Evolution of E-commerce: The possibilities of tomorrow
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 5, 2018
Of course, TMS still needs good analytics and planning logic, especially when it comes to what Clark calls “deconstructing” truckloads into less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments to see if breaking orders into LTL moves makes sense for both service level and costs. Driverless trucks.
Industry Experts Discuss Technology Trends & Solutions for Efficient Ecommerce Logistics – Supply Chain 24/7
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 7, 2018
Of course, TMS still needs good analytics and planning logic, especially when it comes to what Clark calls “deconstructing” truckloads into less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments to see if breaking orders into LTL moves makes sense for both service level and costs. Driverless Trucks.
Jobs and Career Paths in Supply Chain and Logistics
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 18, 2019
Source: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2017 Survey. Of course the same is true in many professions, but is particularly so in the arena of supply chain and logistics. “60% of young supply chain professionals surveyed described their work as exciting, and 56% said their work is fascinating.
Lessons from CMA CGM, Maersk and K+N on Transparency and Digitalization
Freightos
MARCH 5, 2017
A version of this article appeared in the Journal of Commerce on March 4th, 2017. It’s the freshly appointed CEO of CMA CGM, Rodolphe Saadé, speaking about the new opportunities that lie online during a session at Journal of Commerce’s TPM 2017 in Long Beach. It’s not only Freightos technology, of course.
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Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
In March 2017, for example, Walmart pulled the plug on building a 1.2-million-square-foot Many manufacturers and retailers have started down one path only to change course later as the scale and scope of their operations changed. million-square-foot distribution center in Merced, CA.
Mexico conference: Uncertainty well-balanced with optimism
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 31, 2018
Citing the MHI Annual Industry Report 2017, Alvarez pointed out that 92% of the 1,100 professionals that responded to the survey behind the report said technology was going to make the difference in the transformation of the warehouse. Ricardo Alvarez, director of solutions and business development at Ryder México.
Supply Chain Management: It’s IoT Time
The Logistics Academy
JUNE 29, 2017
billion in 2016, according to a BI Global Intelligence survey. Collecting data from sensors to monitor activities in real time is valuable, of course. The Internet of Things (IoT) is making its way into every aspect of life. By 2021, 22.5 billion devices will be connected to the IoT, compared with 6.6 The world will invest $4.8
Five Reasons SMBs Suddenly Make Sense For Forwarders
Freightos
JULY 11, 2017
Speaking in Detroit in June 2017, Jack Ma encouraged US sellers to increase their sales abroad. Pioneers may lack coverage (for now), according to a Transport Intelligence mystery shopping survey, but this will soon change. Stock Photo from prior event via Alibaba ). Forwarders Are Cutting Cost Of Sale.
7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management
Logistics Bureau
MAY 24, 2019
Supply Chain Cost Management Results: By the time Starbucks had completed its transformation program, it had saved more than $500 million over the course of 2009 and 2010, of which a large proportion came out of the supply chain, according to Peter Gibbons, then Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain Operations. Procurement analysis.
This Week in Logistics News (July 15 – 21)
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 21, 2023
According to Dr. Myles Dyson, Chief Scientist at Cyberdyne, the technology will be live by late 2017, or “Judgement Day” as they have named the project timeline. This of course was an April Fool’s Day intro referencing Terminator 2. However, the largest supercomputer in the world for AI training has just been unveiled.
Competing on Customer Experience (Takeaways from BluJay Solutions’ SOAR 2018 Conference)
Talking Logistics
JUNE 27, 2018
He highlighted several quotes from client companies, including this one by John Venhuizen, ACE Hardware’s CEO, from the company’s 2017 Annual Report: “For ACE, we believe continued success for the future requires…an ultra, hyper-convenient shopping experience that amazes both in and out of the store.”.
[Infographic] 21st Third Party Logistics Study Shows Increased Use of 3PLs & Shippers
GlobalTranz
MARCH 28, 2017
Since you, as a shipper, rely on having the most accurate information available and applicable to your operation, understanding the trends identified in the third party logistics study can help your business grow throughout 2017. Of course, there are still hold-outs that foresee possible problems with these relationships.
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75 Why Is It So Hard to Find Good Help These Days?
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 26, 2018
Every year, in our annual MH&L Salary Survey , we ask readers to identify the biggest challenge they face in their jobs, and every year they tell us the same thing: finding, developing and retaining talent. Once in, you’ve got to stay the course. Of course, there are different kinds of regulation. Education is the answer.
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