Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation. In fact, IT spend as a percent of business capex crossed over the prior ~10 year average in 2019 and we see that trend extending in early 2020.”. A Positive Example.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2019

According to the American Trucking Associations, for example, there will be a shortage of 174,000 drivers by 2026 if current trends continue. However, a new study conducted by Stephen V. The persistent issues localized in the [long-distance truckload] segment are not visible in the aggregate data and require a distinct analysis.

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Logistics Manager

JANUARY 14, 2020

RECAPING 2019. In 2019, cars were one of the cargos which dramatically reduced in numbers, according to Lt. However, we still have advantages, for example in labor quality,” exampled Lt. In order to become a world class port, we must improve our data management. Mokekhaw, “1.2 Mokekhaw. “As AHEAD OF THE CURVE. “In

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The study’s economic impact model found that activities carried out by customers operating across the entire Prologis UK portfolio, which includes 22 Prologis Parks in the Midlands, South East and London, make a significant contribution to the national economy , with goods flowing through the buildings equivalent to approximately 2.6%

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Increased availability of data and the utilization of technology are driving improvement across the supply chain, particularly as shippers navigate growing consumer and customer demands, complex shipping operations. Penske Logistics sponsors both studies. So far in 2019, economic indicators are giving mixed signs.

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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. This means that you can target very specific parts of your demand data and dynamically run different scenarios in those conditions to measure its effect.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Journal of Commerce’s William Cassidy urges shippers to avoid setting their hopes too high for any relief in 2019. Cassidy writes, “After rising by double digits in 2018, US contract truckload rates could rise a more modest 5 percent on average in 2019.” Imagine how much each is saving over the course of a year!

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ShipLilly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The box availability data from Container xChange (an online platform) has confirmed this trend. from August 2019. For example, carriers have cut per diem times. For example, the latest volume data (July) as reported by Container Trades Statistics (CTS) show a 1.9% Shanghai has a limited supply of TEU.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Increased availability of data and the utilization of technology are driving improvement across the supply chain, particularly as shippers navigate growing consumer and customer demands, complex shipping operations. Penske Logistics sponsors both studies. So far in 2019, economic indicators are giving mixed signs. "If

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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. This means that you can target very specific parts of your demand data and dynamically run different scenarios in those conditions to measure its effect.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

1] In the US, the number of women-owned businesses increased by 21% between 2014 and 2019, outpacing the overall growth of businesses by 11% [2]. A further study by the benchmarking firm Hackett Group found that, on average, supplier diversity programs can add $3.6 In the modern world, visibility means data. 1] World Bank.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

1] In the US, the number of women-owned businesses increased by 21% between 2014 and 2019, outpacing the overall growth of businesses by 11% [2]. A further study by the benchmarking firm Hackett Group found that, on average, supplier diversity programs can add $3.6 In the modern world, visibility means data. 1] World Bank.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

If you’ve read up on the latest topics in the field of data analysis, then you’ve probably encountered the term Prescriptive Analytics. Prescriptive Analytics is at the cutting edge of data science and companies are increasingly interested in exploring its benefits. billion in value by 2019.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

If you’ve read up on the latest topics in the field of data analysis, then you’ve probably encountered the term Prescriptive Analytics. billion in value by 2019. Typically, organizations use Excel to start getting insights about what to do when, using data from transactional systems. Take production planning tools, for example.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Communication is one of the critical components of a successful 3PL-shipper relationship, and reliable data remains at the core of many of those relationships. As a result, shippers and 3PLs are investing in technology as well as data sharing capabilities as they look to create reliable and agile distribution networks.

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EazyStock

MAY 20, 2020

In 2019 MHI and Deloitte published their report “Elevating Supply Chain Digital Consciousness”. Findings from the same MHI report suggest that even based on 2019 predictions, businesses are moving in the right direction. Here’s some examples of how: Inventory optimization software automates demand forecasting.

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FueLoyal

JANUARY 9, 2019

For example, an automotive carrier company and a car rental company both have very different and specific software needs, even though they are in the same industry space. Software no longer needs to be “off the shelf” and “one size fits all” in 2019. . GET FREE EBOOK. Custom Features. Custom Features. Individual Driver Analysis.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2021

“We may not be on site at the customers’ premises right now, but we can still support them, for example with our BEUMER Smart Glasses,” says the cement expert. What happens if for example a packaging system in Indonesia or Peru fails? 200 cement lines were set up in China, in 2019 exactly 18. In 2010 approx.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 30, 2020

The American Trucking Research Institute (ATRI) recently published its annual Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry for 2019. Based on survey data, the ATRI recommends to “[i]dentify strategic locations on the National Freight Network for new or expanded parking ….” However, working fewer hours can cause costly delays.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Mini Case Study: Walmart. Walmart may be the most famous example of a company that has succeeded primarily because of a well-developed and aligned supply chain strategy. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. A disciplined approach to the collection, cleansing, and standardisation of supply chain data. Supply Chain Network Design.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Mini Case Study: Walmart. Walmart may be the most famous example of a company that has succeeded primarily because of a well-developed and aligned supply chain strategy. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. A disciplined approach to the collection, cleansing, and standardisation of supply chain data. Supply Chain Network Design.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 6, 2021

Today, technologies such as big data analytics, plug and play automation, mobile communications, sensors, wearables, IoT, and robotics have transformed warehouse management operations and systems for the better. LogisticsIQ’s latest market research study is based on an analysis of 400+ companies with more than 100 in-depth interviews.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

After an extremely dynamic 2019 full of events and achievements, Sitma Machinery, a company from Spilamberto (MO), is preparing to open an equally intense 2020 with participation in the LogiMAT fairs (March 10-12 in Stuttgart) and SITL (March 17-20 in Paris). LogiMAT and SITL: first stages of a 2020 dedicated to logistics. e-Wrap 2.0:

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WorkWave

AUGUST 10, 2022

Wage data for HVAC techs vary by source. The following table includes HVAC salaries by state based on the latest data at the time of writing from Indeed and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to serve as a more accurate picture of the potential range of average salaries for each state. HVAC Salary by State in 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Planning applications don’t work well if the master data they rely on is not accurate; this is known as the “garbage in, garbage out” problem. Artificial intelligence is beginning to be used to update the data. Lead times, for example, are a critical form of master data for planning purposes.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

Even when other costs such as coordination, transport, and logistics are taken into account, it still makes sense for many companies to outsource to China as onshore overall production costs would be much higher, a study of Australian manufacturing firms concludes. percent in 2019. Access to China’s Mass Consumer Market.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions for 2019? There are five rides you can choose from this year: La Crosse, WI: August 8 – 11, 2019 Sonoma, CA: August 22 – 25, 2019 Saratoga Springs, NY: September 12 – 15, 2019 Amelia Island, FL: October 3 – 6, 2019 Death Valley, CA: October 17 – 20, 2019.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Because of service disruptions – not being able to buy toilet paper, for example – the supply chain has been more discussed than ever before. A study by E2open – the 2021 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study: Supply Chain Performance During the Covid-19 Pandemic – provides the answers. But just how bad was it?

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 7, 2019

” To that end, the ASCM has created the Supply Chain Learning Center, which is expected to kick into high gear in early 2019. Regardless, ASCM will present the information in a variety of ways, allowing for self-directed study or group exchanges of ideas and information. Emphasis on onsite.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

January 31, 2019 ·. Bureau of Labor Statistics on January 4, 2019 indicated an unemployment rate of 3.9 Rigorous data is scarce is in this area. It is noted that this data does not include information on non-SHE fields like humanities, art, and law. Compiled from NSF Data Employment status and sector of employment of U.S.-trained

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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. Today’s grocers are capturing copious amounts of transactional data in interactions with customers both online and offline.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2021

I am wrapping up my Transportation Management Systems market study which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, and customer size. The study includes a holistic view of the TMS outlook. E-Commerce Continues to Surge.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 15, 2023

In this blog post, it will explored how implementing innovative logistics solutions within universities can lead to significant improvements in resource management, cost savings, and overall sustainability, drawing on academic research, statistical data, and real-world success stories. According to a study by Barth et al.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2023

This was the first time I have attended a Blue Yonder conference in person since 2019, which feels like a lifetime ago. New platforms are being created by data clouds, artificial intelligence (AI), and robots. The single data cloud runs on Snowflake, one of Blue Yonder’s partners.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

New acquisitions, for example, won’t lead to a prorated calculation that factors out emissions from the acquired company from the carbon target. and Data Science. The Coupa tool provides a much more efficient way to conduct cost saving/sustainability studies. Saint-Gobain began working with LLamasoft, now Coupa, in 2019.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The key difference between the two can perhaps be explained in the following example: A 3PL provider working with a paint manufacturer may package and store products as well as transport them to retailers and/or customers. According to a study by The Insight Partners , the global 4PL market was valued in terms of revenue at $56,472.1

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

We need problem solvers, people that can work with data from a data analytics perspective. The premise of the study was interesting. As the P&G example shows, effective collaboration within the broader organization and across partners and customers becomes a key success factor. We need people that are adaptable.

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