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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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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Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A Freightos survey of 300+ companies sheds light on how importers have been navigating supply chain disruptions. Since then, we’ve sent out two similar surveys – one in June and one at the end of November – to track the effect of increased supply chain disruptions on companies ranging from small businesses to enterprise importers.

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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. The effects may be passed on to you — for example, through increased surcharges.

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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. As w e ’ve seen in the examples above, scenario modeling can be incredibly valuable to optimize this part of the chain.

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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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ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

up compared to October 2019, before the pandemic took root. For example, Long Beach was down by 2.7% The American Shipper often commissions surveys about marine traffic and ship position data and port queue lists. This is a minuscule change of 0.2% compared to the previous month. Volumes were 7.2%

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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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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

DECEMBER 16, 2021

On behalf of the VerkehrsRundschau magazine, an independent market research institute surveyed a representative number of purchasing decision-makers from the transport and logistics sectors about the best-known brands. One example is the “Best Practice Innovations” award from Logistra magazine, which belongs to the Huss publishing house.

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Freightos

MARCH 4, 2020

This trend moved forward in exciting ways in 2019. For example: CH Robinson launched Freightquote – This platform takes aim at SMBs enabling simple online search and e-booking across multiple US trucking carriers. Robinson all rolled out new digital tools in 2019. DB Schenker, Hapag-Lloyd and C.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

The US-China trade war is another troubling example of how unexpected disruption can impact global trade and SMBs’ ability to compete. . FBX data shows prices for containerized freight spiked ahead of January 2019 tariffs. . In 2019, Chinese imports accounted for 40% of containerized freight arriving in US ports.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Already for 2019, 85% reported a similar budget increase. Based on the Gartner 2019 Logistics Outsourcing Strategy Survey, one reason for the expected budget increase is that logistics outsourcing supports the business. For example, leaders can increase the iterative frequency of strategic planning across multiple time horizons.

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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. As w e ’ve seen in the examples above, scenario modeling can be incredibly valuable to optimize this part of the chain.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2022

A perfect example is GoShip , a self-service freight marketplace that directly connects small to mid-sized businesses. For example, try reducing the amount you spend on packaging supplies. In a 2019 survey of 3000 consumers, a staggering 84% admitted to adding items to their cart to qualify for free shipping.

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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. The payoff is well worth it.

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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 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 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]. As this stands almost half of those surveyed would not have a programme in operation by 2022 of which some may take many years to start having a tangible impact. Supply chain diversity today.

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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]. As this stands almost half of those surveyed would not have a programme in operation by 2022 of which some may take many years to start having a tangible impact. Supply chain diversity today.

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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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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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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 4, 2018

A new survey by Drewry Supply Chain Advisors has found widespread concern among shippers and forwarders about a lack of transparency as to how fuel costs are calculated as the International Maritime Organization’s global sulfur emissions cap approaches. When the cap kicks in on Jan. When the cap kicks in on Jan.

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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. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Now for those statistics I mentioned.

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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. Additive manufacturing is expected to climb more than $20 billion by 2019.

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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. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Now for those statistics I mentioned.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

In its special report called: ‘Shortfall in UK Labour Supply to Persist’ it detects a ‘curious movement in the UK work demographic’, with a significant proportion of over 50s having left the workforce, and estimates that had the UK’s labour force continued to grow at its 2015-2019 trend rate, it would be around 2.5% bigger than it is today.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 6, 2020

In 2019, WFP’s work in conflict-affected Marawi City has led to a growing number of women participating in asset creation projects such as farming, raising livestock, and maintaining nurseries. They surveyed and validated the farmers in our community. Thank you for setting a good example to your children and to other women.

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Penske Move Ahead

MARCH 5, 2021

In 2019 we launched a centralized driver hiring center (DHC) at our corporate headquarters in Reading, Pennsylvania. Here are a few examples: We implemented a comprehensive associate engagement plan across all our locations, focusing on communications, as well as reward and recognition. It's not just one thing, it is many things.

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World Food Programme Logistics

APRIL 6, 2020

million people affected by Cyclone Idai in Mozambique in 2019. For example, in the case of Lebanon (below) we’ve drilled down to analyse how COVID-19, conflict and hazards may be affecting the health of markets across districts. Thanks to its data systems, WFP was able to target 1.7 A deep dive on Lebanon via DataViz. Have a look ??and

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Logistics Manager

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

For example; the complicated documentation process in Thailand. 2019 is a good year for the US market in the Asian region. Currently, ECU 360° is available in many countries and will be available in Thailand in late 2019,” Ms. Nobnomtham. Lertpipopmetha continued. Lertpipopmetha revealed. ECU Sustainability.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The different types of MEWP along with examples of each. Examples of MEWPs. ANSI developed the "new ANSI A92 standard" in 2018 and published them in 2019. For example, types of lifts included scissor and boom lifts. Examples of MEWPs. A Genie 30-foot vertical man lift is an example of a Type 1, Group A MEWP.

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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. A recent study by Logistics UK showed that in 2019, 79,000 EU nationals left the UK logistics industry – around 7,000 of whom were lift truck drivers.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

As the Wall Street Journal reported recently, a survey of 1,310 supply chain managers in Europe carried out by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply finds that one in 10 company executives in the UK fear that their enterprises could go bankrupt if Brexit causes Customs delays of just 10 to 30 minutes.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA ), created in 2019 recently set new data standards in container shipping. An example of this is Uber which launched Uber Freight in the U.S. For example, last-mile delivery is very time and energy-consuming. in 2017, now expanding into Europe and Canada.

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