247 Customs Broker

MARCH 1, 2018

If there were one clear-cut conclusion to be drawn from our “2018 Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Equipment Survey,” it would be that the outlook for spending is bullish. At the same time, the survey revealed growing interest in the use of relatively new types of technology, including robotics, drones and smart glasses.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

In fact, two-thirds of the companies we surveyed characterized their omni-channel fulfillment performance (relative to peers in their industry) as average or below, with 30 percent characterizing it as below average. That said, as we further evaluate the data we find even Above Average Performers have significant room for improvement.

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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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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Enterprises that did not adapt to new trends faced the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. Welcome to 2022: Top 10 Supply chain logistics trends to watch out for 2022. Billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 10.78

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

A majority of consumers in new survey said they’re concerned about their online and in-store shopping history, such as transaction history and online searches, being used to provide better, more personalized service. and Centiro explored consumer trends in key markets in its 2018 Global Consumer Survey, released on Sept.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

While creating a demand-driven supply chain means ingesting and interpreting large volumes of data, advances in cloud computing and edge computing make data-based decision making easy and cost-effective. And Agility Can Help Improve Profitability Too? blockchain), and video-based collaboration/content sharing. A Positive Example.

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FLS Transport

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The ground noise continues to build on expectations for peak… shipping will face a drivers shortage similar to 2018… elevated volumes are here to stay… the ports are maxed out… grocers try to get ahead of peak demand… and a look at top trends driving the future of logistics. Check it out.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains. Most importantly, agile methods allowed for faster decision making across a virtually limitless stream of issues, and this trend held true throughout the year.

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

Presenters at the 2018 Accelerate! percent increase in female drivers from 2017 to 2018, Shaver says. It’s remarkable, then, that a recent customer survey by DriverIQ, a provider of back- ground screening for the trucking industry, showed that 35 percent of companies have NO programs aimed at recruiting and retaining women drivers!

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. What we’re seeing is not just a trend towards changing materials/part suppliers, but also warehousing and logistics suppliers. .

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Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2023

We’ve been here before with Blockchain and Tradelens, which launched in 2018 and was done by the end of Q1 2023 – a good example of hype waves. Download the full survey results View results The Motorboats vs Container Liners AI adoption trajectories diverge when comparing SMBs to larger enterprises. And it’s still unproven.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 24, 2019

For HVAC&R professionals and those of us that serve them, there are few other opportunities to meet with industry experts, participate in three days of robust educational sessions, gain insight into the latest technology trends, and learn about innovative ideas from all corners of the world. rating their prospects as “excellent” in 2018.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Ethereum shares some common features with Bitcoin, including how it’s mined by computers and codifies unique data that can be used to track everything from transactions to an exchange of goods (more on that below). Download white paper.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

They also observe that containerized shipping expanded by 4% in 2018—the fastest growth in five years. Last year’s top-heavy delivery schedule with the majority of ultra large container vessels (ULCVs) being delivered in the first quarter of 2018 has depressed our supply-demand index,” says Heaney.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In the consumer sector, few recent trends have been as disruptive as the new on-demand marketplace for commodities like transportation and lodging, driven by Uber and VRBO. In fact, the on-demand industry was estimated to account for $75 billion in 2018. [1] Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

The retail-to-industrial trend is still small -- the report covered just 24 conversions since 2016 -- but it’s growing as a solution to low warehouse vacancy. Supply chain sustainability saved retail giants billions of dollars in 2018, according to the Carbon Disclosure Project. Warehouse robotics could be worth $30.8

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Recently, our company has generated some reports of internal data and surveyed a collection of companies to better get an idea of trends in the manufacturing industry. What We Learned One of the more interesting pieces of data discovered was that “ manufacturers are less likely to use cloud software than other industries.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 31, 2018

January 31, 2018. Is the fully wireless workplace continues to come into focus, and as warehouse and DC managers are tasked with doing more with less while exceeding customers’ ever-evolving demands, the global market for automatic data capture (ADC) solutions is growing exponentially. By Bridget McCrea, Editor ·. Top 20 ADC suppliers.

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Penske Move Ahead

JANUARY 14, 2019

As detailed in the National Private Truck Council’s (NPTC) most recent Benchmarking Survey Report , private fleets expect to add more equipment to keep pace with the rising amount of freight. Leasing Trends and Advantages. Leasing Trends and Advantages. Maintenance Trends.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 2, 2018

May 2, 2018. What’s your supply chain readiness in 2018? This whitepaper shows industry survey results from adopters in supply chain management and offers insights on ROI for supply chain investment. The data offers a comparison to your own status, and stacks it against transformation trends. By LM Staff ·.

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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. Nearly half of U.S. or Is This Just Hype?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

And while this definitely points to an industry making strides, a recent Procurious survey found that 75 percent of women in supply chain experience gender-based adversity. That trend, along with technological advancements, gave FedEx incentive to overhaul its Express unit’s network in a bid for long-term savings.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

During times of high produce activity, the USDA surveys produce shippers in the areas they deem agricultural hubs. Rate data is available for Van (TSTOPVRPM), Reefer (TSTOPRRPM) and Flatbed (TSTOPFRPM) modes. . You can view data in weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and annual changes. SONAR USDA Produce Truckload Spot Rates (AGRATE).

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

percent from a year earlier, marking a record high for the period, as waning coronavirus cases encouraged more people to eat out, government data showed Friday. billion yen, supported by robust shipments to the United States as well as a weaker yen, according to the data released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

When new tariffs are announced with sufficient lead time before they are implemented – the January 2019 tariffs were announced in spring and summer of 2018 – businesses placed big orders quickly to beat out the new taxes. FBX data shows prices for containerized freight spiked ahead of January 2019 tariffs. .

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 21, 2020

Because of the growing global trend for increasing supply chain transparency and accountability, more and more businesses are increasingly including CSR assessments in their procurement processes. In 2018, Toyota Material Handling Europe also received the first ever Supplier Excellence Award from EcoVadis for ‘Best Group Engagement’.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

According to this year’s survey by Harvard Business Review Analytics Services, the top business drivers for adopting cloud and hybrid-cloud technology are: Business agility/flexibility – 49%. Ability to analyze/act on data – 34%. Cost reduction/maximize IT investment – 43%. Improved security – 37%. Better customer experience – 34%.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2018

So, some years back I decided to regularly survey logistics buyers on how to best get and keep their attention. My firm conducts the survey every couple of years and we recently finished up our 2018 survey findings report, which is available here. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018?.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. What we’re seeing is not just a trend towards changing materials/part suppliers, but also warehousing and logistics suppliers. .

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Thursday, October 25, 2018. Armstrong & Associates says brand recognition is particularly important to the third-party logistics industry. Macroeconomic trends, combined with intensifying supply chain complexity, means demand for 3PLs is increasing, Armstrong & Associates said, pointing out that the market grew 10.5

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2018

According to Randy Strang of Supply Chain 24/7, a survey of the most important parts of a shopping experience found customers’ expectations are more than meets the eye. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Data and predictions have been all over the map. This week, for example, CCJ reported that “60 percent of fleets running between 1 and 100 trucks have yet to adopt ELDs, according to a recent survey conducted by CarrierLists.” Data from transportation procurement events mirror these results.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Will these trends continue in 2018? so far this year, according to Thomson Reuters data, topping the 38 deals announced in 2016], with big trucking companies and private equity funds scooping up smaller firms as [the ELD] mandate is set to go into effect and as drivers push for higher wages.” How should shippers respond?

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 26, 2018

April 26, 2018. To support this contention, company executives recently unveiled a shipper survey to gain some understanding of their business challenges and appetite for digital transformation. The survey highlights were also among the topics of discussion at INTTRA’s recently-concluded Technology Summit in Hamburg, Germany.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

November 5, 2018. Since 2002, Armstrong & Associates has surveyed 3PL managers and shippers to identify the most recognizable brands in third-party logistics. . November 5, 2018. He lives and works in San Francisco, providing readers with a Pacific Rim perspective on industry trends and forecasts. in 2017 to $184.3

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

To gain a sharper picture of what ecommerce-related technologies logistics professionals should be watching, we reached out to industry experts to develop a short-list of trends and solutions that need to be top of mind for today’s logistics professional. Predictive Analytics. Dynamic Routing.

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Transporeon

APRIL 9, 2019

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. Nearly half of U.S. or Is This Just Hype?

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