Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2019

As he surveys the contract logistics environment and looks ahead to the next 12 months, Schoenfeld sees a growing number of U.S. firms re-shoring operations that up until now have been located overseas. Others are near-shoring their operations in countries like Mexico. Any manufacturing that comes back to the U.S.

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Conger

MARCH 25, 2020

We analyzed 6,220 forklift repair service calls to answer the question: What are the most common forklift issues in 2019? of all work orders surveyed, the biggest category of reported issues was leaks. Travel and lift issues came in second among surveyed work orders, at 15.18% of complaints. of all work orders surveyed.

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World Food Programme Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2019

10 things you may have missed about WFP Uganda in 2019 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) works to save lives, build livelihoods and strengthen Uganda’s capacity to end hunger. WFP’s daily school meals, for example, are an opportunity for 120,000 children in Karamoja to learn, finish school and build bright futures.

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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. Source: Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: 5 Key Insights to Improve Inventory Performance for 2019.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2019

This article, written by Mal Walker , Manager at Logistics Bureau, in the March/April 2019 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. In early April I had the opportunity to visit Promat 2019 in Chicago. THE TOP TWO CHALLENGES FACING DC OPERATORS. THE RISE OF THE DIGITAL SUPPLY CHAIN AND DIGITAL CONSCIOUSNESS. Hiring qualified.

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 13, 2022

For example, you may want to consider how your operations have gone over the last 12 months. For example, container costs have risen ten-fold when compared to statistics recorded two years ago. Recent surveys have shown that nearly 50% of shoppers intend to do their holiday shopping online. The trends are here to stay.

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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. A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

My preferred measure of demand for truck transportation is an index I’ve developed with my colleague Yem Bolumole at the University of Tennessee that uses data from the Census Bureau’s and Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ Commodity Flow Survey to calculate implied demand for truck transportation.

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TransAudit

MARCH 15, 2023

For example, the average compensation package for truckload drivers was 18% higher in 2022 compared to 2019. In a recent Logistics Management survey, about half of the respondents said that booking LTL services is sometimes a challenge. Plus, lower rates mean that trucking companies may be operating with tighter margins.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

German production companies have an unrealized demand for automated material flow systems, according to a survey by conveying roller and motor specialists Interroll. Interestingly, the survey also shows this situation in the susceptibility of warehouse processes to failures, which the respondents reported.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This article provides an overview, based on a survey of over 1,200 small businesses, of how small and midsize businesses have weathered the storm, and how a changing – and potentially recessionary – market is impacting their outlook. Door to door costs were even more significant. The results tell a mixed story. .

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 14, 2022

In 2019, China accounted for 28.7 According to the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia’s (ACCCIM) business survey report conducted by PWC Malaysia, 48 percent of businesses said improving digital capabilities was a business priority over the next three years. Top leadership support for Industry 4.0.

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Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2022

When passenger planes were grounded during the pandemic, for example, air freight capacity shrank accordingly. In October, for example, Air Cargo News reported that IATA was painting a picture of a sector that was “not too hot/not too cold.” below 2019 levels. The airfreight industry is keeping a close eye on the signals.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

This is evidenced by the “Branchencheck Flurförderzeuge” (“Industrial Trucks Sector Check”), an extensive market survey conducted by Vogel Communications Group. Particularly well represented in the survey were logistics services providers and the mechanical engineering and automotive sectors.

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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. A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations. Consider warehousing space.

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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. million USD in 2019. The best example of a 4PL model is Amazon.com. It is predicted to reach $78,981.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

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.”. In a 2018 survey by GEODIS, only 6% of supply chain professionals worldwide believed their companies had achieved supply chain visibility ? A Positive Example.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 26, 2021

For example, the United States Government’s imposition of tariffs speaks for itself, even if former President Trump hadn’t repeatedly told companies to bring manufacturing home. In 2019, close to 25% of all German companies, including Adidas and Puma, had announced plans to remove operations from the People’s Republic.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

As airlines canceled flights, and ports contended with no cargo to ship and no workers to operate, air cargo and ocean freight have been disrupted, with ocean carriers losing millions each week. The US-China trade war is another troubling example of how unexpected disruption can impact global trade and SMBs’ ability to compete. .

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Conger

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The different types of MEWP along with examples of each. Examples of MEWPs. All operators must now be trained according to the new ANSI standards in order to be certified to operate a MEWP. ANSI developed the "new ANSI A92 standard" in 2018 and published them in 2019. A92.24, covering operator training.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

With the labour pool for warehousing running dry, it is time growing warehouse operations look to mobile robots to share the work, explains Frazer Watson, VP-Sales UK/Ireland at iFollow. Adding weight to this claim is a survey published last summer by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). bigger than it is today.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

It can be found on almost all corporate and government agendas and gender parity is seen as a hallmark of progress for modern operations. 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]. Supply chain diversity today. Why is this the case?

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

It can be found on almost all corporate and government agendas and gender parity is seen as a hallmark of progress for modern operations. 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]. Supply chain diversity today. Why is this the case?

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ShipLilly

JULY 24, 2020

Daifuku is an example of old companies that are beginning to embrace new technologies. For example, this 83-year old establishment has experienced a significant rise in its share price; partly because it makes and sells equipment that helps in handling goods. is an example of a business that has heeded this call for new solutions.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. Well … it highlights just how important the supply chain and its management are to the success of businesses operating in today’s local and global markets. .

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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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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Then there’s the struggle of finding capacity, managing costs, meeting service requirements, creating a more resilient operation, and more. More efficient logistics operations mean that your freight gets out of the warehouse and to your customer faster. They have retailers demanding more visibility. WITH HAPPIER CUSTOMERS.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. Well… it simply highlights just how important the supply chain and its management are to the success of businesses operating in today’s local and global markets.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Historically, as evidenced by a 2019 poll by the American Transportation Research Institute, turnover rates in the trucking business are substantially greater than in most occupations (ATRI). Here’s a few examples: Provide orientation and onboarding for drivers and dispatchers . Provide education and training: .

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 27, 2019

This article, written by Mal Walker , Manager at Logistics Bureau, in the January/February 2019 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. If you do, you will more than likely suffer from excessive operating costs. Too often, operators find that the stock they need to pick is hidden behind banks of other items. ACCESSIBILITY.

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Penske Move Ahead

MARCH 5, 2021

The lifeblood of a strong dedicated contract carriage operation for a third-party logistics company lies in the quality of its truck drivers. In 2019 we launched a centralized driver hiring center (DHC) at our corporate headquarters in Reading, Pennsylvania. It's not just one thing, it is many things.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 8, 2022

Indeed, a recent survey found that nearly half of beverage distributors consider the shrinking labour pool to be the biggest threat to the smooth running of their supply chains. In the overwhelming majority of cases, responsibility for the mishap is initially deemed to lie with the truck operator. Space constraints.

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World Food Programme Logistics

APRIL 6, 2020

It’s also affecting the World Food Programme’s (WFP) life-saving operations across the globe. At a time when our ability to continue operating, producing and progressing is dependent on our collective ability to persevere, the potential consequences of COVID-19 are far-reaching. Thanks to its data systems, WFP was able to target 1.7

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Turvo

JULY 27, 2021

Of all the components that make up the modern supply logistics and shipping network, the one that can significantly impact operational efficiency is visibility into the supply chain. For example, the WMS may not share data with the LMS or the TMS. Keeping this focus continues to be essential for the management of the supply chain. .

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

For example: Japan earthquake 2016. One source reports disruptions increased over 60% between 2019 and 2020. As an example, the same grade of steel produced in Japan and China responded differently even though the specification is standard. US-China trade war 2018. Suez Canal blockage 2021. Changing supply chain investment.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

For example, the analysis of procurement processes and expense trends might help companies select alternative or new suppliers, change the flow of supplies to optimize delivery time tables and enhance payment processes, such as double billing complaints. Virtual Reality Has Taken Over Consumer-Facing and Business-Facing Operations.

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