The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As early as 2018, a Neilsen study found that fresh foods were “the primary driver of growth in retail stores, accounting for 49% of all dollar sales growth in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. As one respondent said, “COVID just woke us up to a trend that had already been occurring.

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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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Freightos

MARCH 4, 2020

This trend moved forward in exciting ways in 2019. For previous years’ reports: 2015 , 2017 , 2018. We also surveyed eight digital freight forwarders and the five largest ocean carriers for FCL quotes to get a sense of the growing competition that forwarders are facing and how these compare in their digitization efforts. .

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2018

The manufacturing challenges in 2018 were evident. These are the most commonly faced manufacturing challenges to the industry in the US in 2018. The Trends that Will Forever Shape Manufacturing in 2018 & Beyond. It’s an important sector to both current and emerging markets. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2018

As an update, in this post, we’ll address a more updated way that shippers can navigate the 2018 Capacity Crunch many shippers are currently facing. Read on for an overview of the ways you can tackle the 2018 capacity crunch, and why working with a broker may be essential in the process. Download Here. Do you work with a broker?

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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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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 28, 2019

The report, entitled, “Logistics Activity Trending Toward Sustainable Growth, highlighted key findings from the Prologis IBI, which is a quarterly survey of customer sentiment.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

3 Supply Chain Trends to Track in 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.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 14, 2018

March 14, 2018. Logistics Trends & Insights LLC , an Atlanta, Georgia-based consultancy, is conducting its third “Evolving Freight Forwarding Survey, and invites LM readers to participate. In our 2017 survey, 92% of respondents noted that digitization brings value to forwarders,” says Roberson. March 14, 2018.

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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). Supply chain game changers – mega, nano, and virtual trends – and forces that impede supply chain design (i.e.,

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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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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Since I’ll be speaking in three sessions at next week’s CSCMP Edge 2018 conference , I’ll be busy today finalizing my preparations. Brexit customs delays of 30 minutes could bankrupt one in 10 UK firms, survey suggests (Independent). And it’s dark and raining outside. Democrats Reject Trump Nafta Deal Without Canada (WSJ – sub.

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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 7, 2018

While the ratio of male-to-female managers in the supply chain field has hovered around 9:1 for an uncomfortably long time, that trend may slowly but finally be changing.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

June 27, 2018 ·. We recently surveyed manufacturers, retailers, and ecommerce companies about order fulfillment and distribution. We recently surveyed manufacturers, retailers, and ecommerce companies about order fulfillment and distribution. Their responses revealed several emerging trends. Trend toward multiple DCs.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Robinson’s own technology and data from the largest network in the freight industry, help our customers stay on top of the trends that influence their supply chains. Looking at the ton-mile index, demand for truck transportation today is slightly below what occurred in Q2 2018, being down 1.5% for Q2 2021, relative to Q2 2018.

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Bringg

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

They surveyed over 1,400 online shoppers to analyze their habits, preferences and expectations. Looking at the survey results, 90% said that they highly value free returns when making online purchases; and 91% say free shipping influences future purchases. Download: Dotcom Distribution 2018 eCommerce Study.

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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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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. And it begins with improving their inventory accuracy. The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 23, 2018

March 23, 2018. Kuebix , a fast-growing player in the transportation management system (TMS) marketplace, announced its first-time positioning in Gartner’s 2018 Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems*. Gartner “Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems” by Bart De Muynck, 19 March 2018. March 23, 2018.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2023

The intent to test for the deadly drug has been in the planning stages since 2018 but is awaiting approval of a final rule by the U.S. The company launched its own online pharmacy in 2020, a service that was born out of its acquisition of PillPack in 2018. The trend is truest for ocean freight rates from North Europe to the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2016

At the onset of 2016, we identified key trends to watch for in manufacturing, and as the year draws to a close, it’s time for an evaluation of our predictions to discover the state of manufacturing. By 2018, 1.3 In a sense, we are looking back at our previous selves to see how we can improve our future. Robotics in Manufacturing.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 4, 2019

December 10, 2018 | By Sandra Beckwith. The Amazon effect continued to extend well past retailers in 2018. 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. The new NAFTA. Jose Minarro.

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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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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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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 5, 2018

In their session that shares the finding our Annual Logistics and Transportation Trends Survey , Mary C. Register here for the Transportation Virtual Summit – December 6th 2018 and On-Demand. . The post Transportation Management 2018: Navigating the new realities appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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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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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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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 3, 2018

October 3, 2018. While it appears that the market is supporting far more robust rates, Schreiber is circumspect when examining this trend. Operated fleets as per September 2018). Each year, ocean carriers await the result of the AgTC’s Annual Survey, which ranks the carriers from best to worst. Subscribe today.

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Stord

JANUARY 30, 2019

Now is a great time for shippers to take stock of what happened in 2018 so they can prepare for what’s coming in 2019. With that in mind, we summarized seven warehousing stories and trends from last year and indicated here what they mean for the year ahead 1. FedEx pursued both strategies in 2018. The survey results 7.

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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

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 Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has raised concerns over China sourcing, accelerating the trend in businesses around the world seeking secondary sourcing countries. It’s more likely then, that smaller, more ‘nimble’ businesses will lead any accelerated trend away from China sourcing. Balancing Costs, Risks, and Resilience.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2018

Key Trends Driving Change. 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. Technology Boost.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

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. More than half of these companies also rank the cost of goods sold as their top concern.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

This will certainly be an interesting trend to watch. The data comes from the firm’s “2023 State of Transportation study,” which surveyed 500 transportation leaders, including carriers and shippers, at enterprises across the United States about their goals, priorities, and predictions for the next 12 months. percent in 2018.

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