Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 24, 2018

A new survey analyses the maturity levels of large UK and German companies in their efforts to digitise their supply chain ecosystems – with a focus on sustainability and transparency drivers. The survey among 150 supply chain decision makers* reveals a major difference between Germany and the UK.

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Carter Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

According to a report* by UCL Hazard Research Center, there were 16 weather-related events in 2017 in the United States alone that cost one billion dollars each. Here are some potential benefits that come with integrating weather data into supply chain strategy: Reduced annual operating costs. Automation for operational processes.

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Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Supply Chains Scenario Planning 108

247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Zebra Technologies , a market leader in rugged mobile computers, barcode scanners and barcode printers enhanced with software and services to enable real-time enterprise visibility, has announced the results of its Future of Fulfillment Vision Study. Key Survey Findings. Key Survey Findings.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

Women tend to be safer drivers than men, points out Leah Shaver, NTI’s Chief Operating Officer. And more promising news: 76 percent of female 18- to 26-year-olds have a favorable impression of professional driving, according to a recent nationwide study by the Adcom Group, a marketing and communications firm.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Strategy Survey Study 52

Carter Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

According to a report* by UCL Hazard Research Center, there were 16 weather-related events in 2017 in the United States alone that cost one billion dollars each. According to the study, 47 percent of the surveyed supply chain professionals cited weather as “one of the top three factors external to their business that drives consumer demand.”

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Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Supply Chains Scenario Planning 60

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

Quanta Computer, which produces nearly three-quarters of Apple’s Macbooks globally, also shut down its operations, which could impact deliveries for the foreseeable future. Customs and Border Protection in January that said Sime Darby used forced labor in its operations. The spokeswoman said about 0.25 That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

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. Well … it highlights just how important the supply chain and its management are to the success of businesses operating in today’s local and global markets. .

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In fact, in November 2016, a survey of shippers published by the Journal of Commerce found that shippers didn’t “appear to believe capacity will tighten considerably in advance of a federal electronic logging mandate for all interstate truck drivers scheduled to take effect next December 1.” That all changed with the summer of 2017.

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Background: I wrote an article appearing in the current (October 2017) issue of AME Target Magazine (page 20) that profiles two very different organizations that have both seen really positive shifts in their culture. Sara Abshari and Eileen Jaskuta are presenting the Meritus story at the AME conference next week (October 9, 2017).

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

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. Well… it simply highlights just how important the supply chain and its management are to the success of businesses operating in today’s local and global markets.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 118

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

To know the most difficult challenges as perceived by supply chain professionals, we turn to the SCM World’s 2017 Future of Supply Chain survey. Besides, these risks are much more serious (for example, there were about 134,000 reported cyber-attacks on businesses in 2017 , or almost 50 percent increase from 2016).

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 10, 2018

Shipa Freight’s global study of 800 SMEs from developed and emerging markets shows that smaller companies are remarkably upbeat about their ability to expand through trade. Eighty-nine percent of exporting SMEs surveyed say their export revenue will grow over the next three years. About the study. Roadblocks.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 3, 2023

It is essential to both customer satisfaction and operational effectiveness. Logistics professionals are already aware that managing operations in the usual ways might not be sufficient. It is noteworthy to remark that predictive analyses in logistics can be quite beneficial, irrespective of the market.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

2017 was the year that blockchain technology finally made world headlines, but it was mostly for the wrong reason. [WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. The inefficiencies that plague supply chains have seemingly been around forever.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The study, which was carried out amongst 102 of the top companies in the sector with a combined company revenue of over £18bn, revealed the biggest fall in confidence since 2015, with over half (60.8%) saying conditions have become more difficult in the past year.

Negotiating Skills 28

Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 28

247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The lack of drivers and other skilled workers continues to be a major challenge for the logistics industry for the third year running, according to Paragon Software Systems’ annual UK customer survey. The survey found that over half of respondents believe this to be a major issue. This is clearly a growing concern amongst businesses.

Buyer Training 28

Buyer Training Logistics Network Optimization Software Case Study Training 28

247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

Auburn study finds retailers face challenges in disruptive technology, efficient urban fulfillment, sustainability, and the role of LSPs. The research took place between October 2017 and February 2018, and focused on organizations with omnichannel capabilities, broad geographic activity, and revenues above $1 billion.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

Indeed, digitalisation is now a buzzword in supply chain circles, as logistics innovators look for ways to improve operating platforms. Last year, the malicious NotPetya virus infiltrated the operating systems of shipping icons Fed-Ex and Maersk after an accounting software upgrade, costing AP Moller-Maersk an estimated $300m.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

By 2028, 40 percent of all parcels will be delivered within two hours , according to a study released earlier this year by Zebra Technologies. Before joining the brokerage, Conwell served as Amazon’s director of North American real estate operations from 2011 to 2014. Amazon, which now operates more than 30 across the U.S.,

Warehousing 28

Warehousing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 28

247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Since 2002, Armstrong & Associates has surveyed 3PL managers and shippers to identify the most recognizable brands in third-party logistics. . in 2017 to $184.3 Get timely insider information that you can use to better manage your entire logistics operation. The market grew 10.5% Subscribe to Logistics Management Magazine!

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Airfreight Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The Industrial Revolution opened the door for robotic technology to become a pivotal part of everyday business, as it helped to facilitate business owners and optimized their operations. According to a 2016 survey by comScore and UPS , consumers purchase half of their goods online. Robotics Is the Answer. Which represents a +20.7%

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2018

John Langley, a professor at Pennsylvania State University and author of the 23 rd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing, and Balika Sonthalia, a vice president at A.T. The 3PL Study is produced by Dr. Langley and Infosys. In 2017, revenues reached $175 billion, and the U.S. Please visit www.3PLStudy.com

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 30, 2018

Spending on supply chain management software hit an estimated $13 billion in 2017, up 11 percent year-over-year, according to Gartner. In the heavily fragmented freight forwarding market, providers are setting themselves apart by developing new platforms to help customers optimize operations. Optimizing costs, driving value.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 21, 2019

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 new benchmark study developed by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI Network) in partnership with the international port consultancy Navis is aligned with many of the Fitch Ratings conclusions.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 15, 2018

and on Saturday (8:00 a.m.-5:00 Under review. to 6:00 p.m. when terminals switched over from charging the TMF to no longer charging a fee.

Survey 28

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 3, 2018

This is the 37th edition of this report, which is based on monthly data from TIA member companies who submit real operating data and respond to questions on business conditions impacting the 3PL sector. billion in total revenue for the third quarter of 2017, according to TIA. And this report represents more than 1.4

Materials Handling 28

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 5, 2018

billion net loss, which was steeper than the FY 2017 $2.7 And between fiscal years 2017 and 2019, total USPS net losses came in at $69 billion and is expected to lose tens of billions over the next decade. billion net loss, while not as severe as the $5.5 billion net loss in FY 2016.

Cost Reduction 28

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Modeling Software Expense Reduction 28

Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2017

In fact, the 2017 21 st Annual Third-Party Logistics Study found that shippers and their 3PL providers continue to move away from primarily transactional relationships and toward more meaningful partnerships. Profile your customers and survey the competitive landscape to establish the minimum base of your service offerings.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 5, 2019

Data from Dynamar, a Dutch maritime intelligence and consulting firm, shows that container traffic through Lomé grew threefold over the five years from 2013 to 2017. Lomé processed 311,500 20-foot equivalent units (TEU) in 2013, but more than 1,193,800 TEU in 2017. Low global ranking. Another 20,770 sq.m

Sourcing Strategies 28

Sourcing Strategies Government Optimal Sourcing Trucking 28

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. This operation was proving too costly and too slow, so the company launched an initiative to achieve a 10% supply chain cost reduction within four years.

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Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 65

Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

on the same period in 2017, with light vehicle numbers climbing 14%, buses growing by 29% on strong city bus purchases, and trucks soaring 50% on fleet renewals and booming agribusiness. Maurício Almeida, senior director of operations at DHL Supply Chain for Brazil, says Anfavea’s registration data showed 25.6% by the end of 2019.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 4, 2019

Shipper demands, customer expectations, and third-party logistics (3PL) capabilities are increasing as the supply chain is pushed to the forefront, notes the 2018 Third-Party Logistics Study. More than half of American companies were affected by the tariffs with China, finds AsiaInspection’s mid-year survey. Most Popular.

Optimal Sourcing 28

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

If you have never seen a glass factory in operation, it is really something. 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. Posted on: May, 22 2017. ” I wish I was that optimistic.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

“Although a number of surveys show consumers say they want sustainable products, only a small percentage of them are actually willing to pay more to buy sustainable products,” Sheffi notes. I am a little suprised not to see BNSF in the mix while I understand their financial mode/operation is a little different. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

An IBM study found that 57% of consumers are willing to change their shopping habits to protect the environment. The results, based on a representative survey among more than 200 companies, shed unparalleled insight into key challenges in the industry, as well as best practices to improve supply chain performance and operation.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Below is an excerpt from a report published recently by Amber Road and the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) titled “ The Trade Trends Report: 2017 Report on Sourcing, Trade, and e-commerce.” The findings were derived from an online survey of 250 executives at leading U.S.

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Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Trends 86

247 Customs Broker

MARCH 5, 2018

According to Clark, a TMS should be adept at connecting to multiple freight matching marketplaces and online logistics communities so that the shipper organization can match orders with capacity from more brokers, small independent trucking firms and fleet operators. Driverless trucks. Control towers get smart.

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