Logistics in War

DECEMBER 29, 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, a year in which Logistics In War consolidated, it’s a good time to reflect on what were the most popular or relevant articles to the readers. In Hoping and planning for the best: understanding war without logistics I outlined three themes for Logistics In War in 2018. By David Beaumont.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Dear Community, As 2018 begins to wind down, we want to give you a sneak peek at some of the exciting things we’ve been working on—some fantastic updates that we have for you today—and the major milestones we can’t wait to share with you in January. Enhancing our communications strategy was step one to further reinforcing this mission.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Dear Community, As 2018 begins to wind down, we want to give you a sneak peek at some of the exciting things we’ve been working on—some fantastic updates that we have for you today—and the major milestones we can’t wait to share with you in January. Enhancing our communications strategy was step one to further reinforcing this mission.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 15, 2018

Omni-channel strategies prove to be an effective method for meeting on-demand delivery for consumers and providing efficient solutions for shippers. On February 22nd, 2018, Morai discussed the exponential growth of the Canadian ecommerce market. Omni-Channel Strategy. If you liked this blog post, why not subscribe to our blog ?

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10xLogistics

JUNE 28, 2023

Strategy Duration: Many companies confuse tactics with strategy. So, strategically, should anyone have set up their long term capital investment and strategies around a growth rate that mathematically just could not continue? Lesson One: Strategy has to survive at least 5 years otherwise it is a tactic.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In today’s blog post we continue our look at the logistics technology trends that will shape 2018. The Logistics Robots Market Will Dominate in 2018 & Beyond. Creating in-house last-mile strategies increases risk, so more companies will begin outsourcing last-mile delivery service in favor of meeting consumer demands.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2018

My post on key trends to watch in 2017 received a lot more attention than I anticipated, so I figured it can’t hurt to gather my thoughts and pull together another collection for 2018. The 7 Trends for Supply Chain Pros to Watch in 2018. 2018 Trend #1: Increased Focus on Cost-to-serve.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 12, 2018

Show notes : An AFN blog post , “Insights for Your 2018 Transportation Strategy.” Look for a new episode of the podcast, which can be downloaded or streamed, every Friday on the SupplyChainBrain website and iTunes. Stream or download podcast here.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 2, 2019

Today, we continue our series highlighting our top blog posts of the year! That then allows us to create more of that kind of content for our award-winning blog This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain. Learn more now.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The type and capabilities of supply chain technology is expanding, and technology will only grow more important in effective supply chain management in 2018. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. The IIoT Will Be Standardized.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

We expand upon the supply chain technology trends we spoke about in the first part of this blog series, but let’s take a look at 5 more supply chain tech trends that will shape 2018. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Joined Loadsmart in April 2018. Previously, Erik was the Director of Strategy at AFN, a Chicago-based truckload brokerage. Prior to his time at AFN, Erik was the Executive Vice President of CarrierDirect, a boutique strategy consulting firm and advised companies such as Werner Enterprises, Worldwide Express, and BlueGrace Logistics.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

This post from Amber Road’s blog discusses several factors companies must consider if they are thinking of moving out of China as a manufacturing or sourcing base. According to an Amber Road and AAEI 2018 report on Trade Trends, 77% of US importers surveyed consider shifting trade policies as their top challenge in the road ahead.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 13, 2020

2018 was brutal for shippers with the demand/supply equation heavily favoring carriers. Therefore, it’s critical to use these tools within the context of a well-developed strategy. The post TMS Strategy in Volatile Times: Where You Should Be & How to Get There appeared first on CLX Logistics, LLC.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Amazon’s outsize growth combined with strategy shifts at FedEx and UPS have changed the balance. explained in a company blog post that packages originate in the retailer’s fulfillment centers and move to a sortation center, or directly to stores, where they are then delivered to a customer’s home using Walmart’s last-mile delivery network.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 11, 2022

You were the one who said, “Joe, you need to start blogging.” ” I eventually started the show as a blog and built a big following. ” From when I encountered you to what you’re doing now, which is blogging, you’re not blogging anymore. I got strategies for it. That was helpful.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

If anything, the recent repeal of net neutrality indicates supply chain managers will be forced to reevaluate use of IIoT technologies and develop strategies to overcome potential setbacks that arise from problems with Internet service providers (ISP). Blockchain Technology Will Emerge in Greater Detail. cerasis.com.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2019

Today, we wrap up our series highlighting our top blog posts of the year! That then allows us to create more of that kind of content for our award-winning blog. This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

More capacity subsequently became available in early 2018 due to seasonality, but rates did not fall as expected. On the contrary, prices in Q2 2018 were more than 17% higher than prices in Q2 2017, indicating that carriers expect ongoing freight capacity shortages. Adapt the freight allocation strategy to handle scarcity .

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Morai Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

This blog post discusses how technology can be the driver of change to your supply chain, and how companies can gain competitive advantage. On August 9th, 2018, Morai Logistics released an eBook entitled Customer Service: A Long Term Strategy for Future Supply Chains. Visibility. Customer-Centric Approach.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

We follow an exhaustive list of supply chain and logistics blogs to make this possible. If you want to start learning, we suggest you check out these top logistics and supply chain blogs. Top Logistics and Supply Chain Blogs We Love. Ship Lilly. China carrier relations and much more. More Than Shipping. Logistics Viewpoints.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In 2018 a Forbes magazine published an article entitled “Every company is a data company” in which the authors urged all companies to use data as a core asset. If companies are going to succeed with IIoT products, data will have to be at the heart of company strategy.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

In 2018, tender reject rates have reached as high as 25% in late July, and although they’ve fallen to nearly 14% more recently, that’s still a significant volume of freight moved via the spot market. Cassidy writes, “After rising by double digits in 2018, US contract truckload rates could rise a more modest 5 percent on average in 2019.”

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Operating as an employee-owned organization since 2018, Nussbaum provides a variety of brokerage services as an asset-based carrier. Nussbaum Transportation Services adds value throughout its enterprise and uses data proactively to manage pricing strategies. View the Full Case Study.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

On January 11th, 2018, Morai Logistics reinforced the need for the industry to pay close attention to demand as globalization is making demand difficult to quantify and predict. Accurate and efficient mitigation strategies facilitated by assessment, analysis, counsel and execution. AI & Predictive Analytics.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

Decreasing capacity and increasing full truckload rates are expected to increase throughout 2018, reports Freight Waves. The Solution: Shippers Must Use Out-of-the-LTL-Box Strategies Shippers must take a more strategic approach to truckload procurement, explains CH Robinson via Supply Chain 24/7. Download eBook.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 21, 2018

Editor’s Note: Today, we have a guest blog from the good folks at ALBA who came up with this awesome infographic about the future of supply chain and IoTs role in it. . WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. One such business process is the supply chain. Download white paper.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 11, 2022

Keep reading to learn all about the most crucial part of your shipping strategy and see how you can take your last-mile deliveries to the next level! In a 2018 study , 61% of U.S. While some of these roadblocks are indeed unavoidable, having a solid handle on your shipping strategy goes a long way in preventing the preventable.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. In an ever-changing landscape, the ability to be flexible and adjust your strategy as needed is what makes a manufacturer successful. But with every challenge, there is an opportunity to innovate and grow.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Subsequently, for seasonal reasons more capacity became available in early 2018 yet transport prices did not fall as expected. On the contrary, prices in Q2 2018 were more than 17% above prices in Q2 2017, indicating that carriers expect ongoing transport capacity shortages.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 26, 2022

million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) reaching US landfills in 2018. Rethink Your Current Transportation Strategy. Hence, it would be best to rethink your current transportation strategy to find a more sustainable alternative.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 13, 2018

In this blog, I would like to share with you the success of a business not only by the revenue but a smart warehouse also. Besides that, $16 billion paid for automation strategy. In the real world, another Alibaba which is a well-recognized name in China’s e-commerce space. Inside Alibaba, robots do 70% of the work.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

They use historical data to determine which strategies and decisions are most likely to move the company closer to their goals. One 2018 survey showed that 67.4% To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics. Predictive and prescriptive analytics are not only used in the supply chain.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

That’s why your holiday shipping strategy should be well-thought-out and organized. In 2018, UPS additionally hired around 95,000 people , while FedEx hired 55,000 people to their staff. Despite the season officially starting before Black Friday , the majority of the holiday purchasing falls throughout the Christmas shipping season.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2018

The Trends that Will Forever Shape Manufacturing in 2018 & Beyond. Author information Jill Worth Digital Marketing Lead at The Rodon Group I develop and manage digital marketing strategies for The Rodon Group with a focus on Inbound marketing campaigns using the HubSpot platform. download white paper.

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Forto

OCTOBER 30, 2020

billion in online sales in 2018. You can overcome this and succeed by following four simple steps given below in this blog article: Plan. Assess and understand your competition, their pricing methodology, and their marketing strategies. In 2018, Amazon generated around 232.9 Black Friday alone churned out a whopping US$6.2

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2018

Yet, shippers should consider using a transportation consolidation program, as explained in the previous blog post, to gain better control over freight stand and stay profitable as shipping rates continue to rise. As explained by the Journal of Commerce , drive and truckload rates rose 17 to 25 percent in January 2018.

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