Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. It’s difficult for manufacturers to fill open positions, with respondents claiming it is 36 percent more difficult to recruit than in 2018. million skilled workers by 2030.

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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. Use of AI Will Increase.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. To meet customers’ growing expectations for personalized offerings, the typical company’s product lines have grown exponentially.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2018

Driver shortage is a major concern for companies striving to improve the performance of their fleet, according to a 2018 global benchmark study , conducted by Descartes, that surveys fleet managers from a wide array of industries and logistics providers. Key Trends Driving Change. Technology Boost.

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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. A central part of Amazon’s ultrafast delivery strategy is its network of warehouses that the company calls same-day sites. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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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. This is putting pressure on manufacturers to overproduce to meet the new demand.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

In the second scenario, customer satisfaction is negatively affected – which is particularly difficult when companies are trying their best to meet ever-increasing customer requirements and expectations. More capacity subsequently became available in early 2018 due to seasonality, but rates did not fall as expected. Nearly half of U.S.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2017

A recent article suggests that, by 2018, only 30 percent of manufacturers investing in digital transformation will be able to maximize the outcome. That same study found only 5 percent of those surveyed were very satisfied with their digital progress so far. Possibly not. This is concerning. Customer experience and immediacy is prized.

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Bringg

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Retailers are under increasing pressure to adopt an omnichannel selling strategy that meets consumers’ convenience needs, both online and offline. A new Digital Grocery Survey released this week found that 44% of Americans plan to purchase groceries online this holiday season, up from 20% last year.

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2019

In March of 2018, Morai Logistics presented some of the optimized solutions third party logistics (3PL) providers offer shippers. While strategies to improve driver retention and job satisfaction should be a high priority, the obstacles shippers face is also important. 94% of shippers stated that ‘driver-related costs’ was important.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough. 1] World Bank.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough. 1] World Bank.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

In the second scenario, customer satisfaction is negatively affected – which is particularly difficult when companies are trying their best to meet ever-increasing customer expectations and requirements. Subsequently, for seasonal reasons more capacity became available in early 2018 yet transport prices did not fall as expected.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The Third-Party Logistics Study found that to keep up with the increasing level of complexity within the supply chain, companies must be agile to meet rapidly evolving conditions and adjust quickly as market conditions change. So far, e-commerce growth has continued in 2018. percent in the second quarter of 2018.

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Transporeon

APRIL 9, 2019

In the second scenario, customer satisfaction is negatively affected – which is particularly difficult when companies are trying their best to meet ever-increasing customer requirements and expectations. More capacity subsequently became available in early 2018 due to seasonality, but rates did not fall as expected. Nearly half of U.S.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Retailers such as Walmart have rigorous standards and will only purchase from suppliers who meet these standards. About 11% of carriers have vehicles that use a fuel other than diesel or biodiesel blends, according to a 2016 survey by ATRI. They have been both reducing their energy usage and investing in alternative fuels.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

According to the American Trucking Associations, the driver shortage hit 60,800 at the end of 2018. In a recent survey by the National Private Truck Council (NPTC), more than a third of all challenges private fleets face are driver-related, like aging drivers and their retirement, recruiting, turnover, hiring, and retention.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The December 2018 payroll report issued by the U.S. in December 2018, while the unemployment rate for those with bachelor’s degree and higher decreased from nearly 4.5% in December 2018. for doctorates in December 2018. What’s happening under the employment hood? Let’s take a look. in 2011 to 2.1%

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation. Everything Has Changed.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains. billion by 2018 to grow these relationships. Of course, the human controlling capacity for actual AI is still far from realistic, but the concept of a superior AI did make strides this year.

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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. Furthermore, they want their carriers to stay focused on meeting evolving consumer needs.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 10.78 In order to meet the rising volumes of parcels, demographic nature of e-commerce demand and growing desire for same-day delivery, businesses have started to implement micro-fulfillment centers in their logistics operations. – Micro-fulfillment market, Logistics IQ, 2020.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 3, 2018

December 3, 2018 ·. The military initially was the leader in drone use, but corporations also are adopting them to survey construction zones, deliver packages and monitor inventory in warehouses, among other tasks. John Santagate (2018). By Richard E. Robots Adding Another Level of Automation. Ready to Work.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

According to McKinsey , the value of goods traded globally has tripled to more than US$10 trillion since 2000, and because of recent events, they are having to re-evaluate supply chain strategies. Unfortunately, the state of disruption to the current landscape has never been contemplated and very few strategies exist to navigate it.

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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. What should supply chain leaders be looking for to close the talent gap?

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Regardless of their size, companies are reassessing their global supply chain strategies. and European companies to reevaluate their supply chain strategies. A study by PwC found that 66% of surveyed executives anticipate higher supply chain costs as a result of diversifying away from China. M VIETNAM 1.86 M SOUTH KOREA 901.88

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

November 13, 2018 | By Merrill Douglas. “Business-to-business (B2B) companies expect the same level of customer service as consumers,” says Salim Shaikh, senior director, global industry strategy at JDA Software in Scottsdale, Arizona. One question the survey explored is how companies set priorities for their investments.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 7, 2018

According to Logistics Management’s 2018 Salary Survey , for example, the average reader’s salary is $114,250 this year, up from $113,175 last year and $105,675 in 2016. 9 ways to attract and retain employees in 2018. Shift recruitment strategies to focus more on the benefits package. Stop chasing the “purple squirrel”.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Meanwhile, 79 percent of manufacturers and distributors, surveyed by Handshake , reported increasing use of e-commerce to meet customer demand, and the role of business-to-business e-commerce has become more of concern for up to 63 percent of companies. By 2018, 1.3 Advanced Analytics Became Slightly More Complicated.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

We’ve had a busy final quarter of 2018 here at Logistics Bureau, so it was somewhat later in the year than usual when I got to thinking about what’s been going on in the supply chain world at large, and which developments are likely to keep the industry on its toes in the coming year. New Networks, New Tools, New Strategies.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 12, 2018

“As more people made their purchases online versus going to a store, the need for highly flexible supply chains has grown exponentially,” says Dinesh Dongre , vice president of strategy at Softeon, Inc. Here are five technologies that will shape the retail distribution landscape in 2018 and beyond. . Distributed Order Management (DOM).

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 7, 2018

When the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) staged their annual “Smart Ports” seminar in Oakland two months ago, the host gateway was able to showcase its digital shipping platform capable of speeding up global trade flows by the third quarter of 2018. Port terminal survey reveals more on automation trends. says Gupta.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 7, 2018

When the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) staged their annual “Smart Ports” seminar in Oakland two months ago, the host gateway was able to showcase its digital shipping platform capable of speeding up global trade flows by the third quarter of 2018. Port terminal survey reveals more on automation trends. says Gupta.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

. Second, while in the end Sheffi is clearly a strong sustainability advocate, the book is extremely well balanced and describes very well the challenges and issues CEOs face in crafting their sustainability strategies, with often conflicting goals. Posted on: Mar, 04 2018. Jayaram.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2018

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are poised to dramatically shape the supply chain landscape in 2018 and beyond. To understand this dramatic toward the use of 3PLs, supply chain managers need to understand some of the top 3PL trends to expect to come to fruition in 2018. Download White Paper.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The ostensibly unstable state of the USPS was again made clear in its recently released fiscal year 2018 results in which it incurred a $3.9 FY 2018 First-Class Mail volumes dropped by around 2.1 A bright spot for the USPS, though, has been its Shipping and Packages Group, whose FY 2018 revenue rose $2 billion, or 10.1%, to $21.5

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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. Participating in the 2018 roundtable (in alphabetical order) are: ? Start by administering a pre-employment exam!

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