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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep on Your 2019 Radar

Logistics Bureau

3 Supply Chain Trends to Track in 2019. However, this year hasn’t quite closed out yet (at the time of writing), so in the true spirit of just-in-time delivery, here’s a quick appraisal of three current trends that I believe will come on stronger, and perhaps become some of the most important to supply chain operators in 2019.

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We Analyzed 6,220 Forklift Repair Service Calls. Here Were the Most Common Issues in 2019.

Conger

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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Top Trends in Freight Forwarder Digitization

Freightos

Using digital tools to help deliver great customer experience. . 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. Here’s What This Has To Do With Freight.

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6 Strategies for Reducing Your E-commerce Store’s Shipping Costs

GoShip Blog

A perfect example is GoShip , a self-service freight marketplace that directly connects small to mid-sized businesses. In addition, GoShip offers competitive rates, discounts, online shipment booking tools, 24/7 shipment tracking, custom shipping solutions, and many more. Reuse Packaging From Orders You’ve Received .

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Supply Chain Talent Matters More than Ever

Logistics Viewpoints

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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15 Tech Solutions To Boost Your Local Business

WorkWave

In 2019, small businesses made up 44% of economic activity in the United States. No matter whether your business is brick-and-mortar or online, finding the right tools can take your business to the next level. Artificial intelligence is incorporated into all sorts of online tools, such as naturalForms. Digital Marketing Tools.

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Coronavirus and the Trade War: A Perfect Storm Argument for SMB Supply Chain Diversification

Freightos

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.