Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

I recently reviewed a survey from OpenText that took a look at this issue. The survey itself was much more far reaching than asking this simple question. OpenText surveyed over 25,000 consumers across 12 countries to look at consumer shopping patterns and behaviors and how the Covid pandemic changed consumer attitudes.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 10, 2022

According to a 2020 survey by ATRI , 20.6% In a 2019 survey by WEX Inc, 23% of fleets reported that fuel costs were their top operational challenge. For example, C.H. Additional references: For information on oil price trends, visit the U.S. Track and reduce non-revenue generating miles.

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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. Experts are of the view that this trend of shortages is bound to continue. However, there are opportunities for businesses that prepare for the trends and take advantage of them. This is a significant increase on the 34% figure of 2019.

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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. That trend could translate into more growth for the contract logistics field in 2019. In 2018, DB Schenker opened three new contract logistics facilities in the U.S.

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TransAudit

MARCH 15, 2023

Reefer trends have been similar, but the drop has been more dramatic. Industry projections suggest that this trend will continue for at least a few more months. For example, the average compensation package for truckload drivers was 18% higher in 2022 compared to 2019. per mile in December to $2.69 The rate was $2.83

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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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ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

up compared to October 2019, before the pandemic took root. For example, Long Beach was down by 2.7% For example, Long Beach was down by 2.7% The trends in Savannah were even more striking. Nevertheless, the trends indicate interesting patterns. This is a minuscule change of 0.2% compared to the previous month.

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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. The trend of dropping rates and fewer congested ports is likely to continue.

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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. If self-employed workers today exceed what there were in late 2018 and 2019, then this 25,000 figure is an overestimate of the shortage.

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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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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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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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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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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

According to Youssef, other factors driving uncertainty include the ongoing global energy transition, structural shifts in economies (China for example) as well as shifts in global supply chain development. “If Fuel for thought in 2019. Balancing act. He calls this a return to “fundamental balance,” which is likely to improve.

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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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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

TECHNOLOGY TRENDS TO WATCH. Here are the top logistics technology trends your company should be keeping an eye on and consider implementing. Digital twins may be one of the most exciting logistics technology trends to keep an eye on. Through centralized storage plus real-time tracking removes any uncertainty for your customers.

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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 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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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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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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Turvo

JULY 27, 2021

A report based on a survey by Finances Online found that the most critical inventory management practices for companies were forecasting (61.3%), warehouse management (50%), logistics (46.8%), and back-end technology (32.3%). Trends have been shifting all the more strongly toward improved perceptibility, transparency, and adaptability.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

So, let’s take a look at how our predictions for the first four manufacturing technology trends (Predictive analytics, 3D Printing, and VR) to watch for in 2016 stacked up. For example, the aeronautics’ giant, Lockheed Martin, has embraced augmented reality during the manufacturing and repair processes, explains Industry Week.

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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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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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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

For example: Japan earthquake 2016. One source reports disruptions increased over 60% between 2019 and 2020. New trends in supply chain management. 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.

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Turvo

JUNE 16, 2020

So it comes as no surprise that the biggest challenges for shippers, according to a 2019 survey, published by Inbound Logistics , revolve around lowering freight spend and e-commerce: “Nearly two-thirds of them—63%—cite cutting transportation costs as an important focus of their logistics efforts.

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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%

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The most recent McKinsey Global Survey on AI shows a 25% increase in use by companies over the prior year, a trend that shows no signs of slowing. In the immediate aftermath of quarantine, data from April 2019 was no more helpful to machine learning models than data from March 2020 to predict demand for April 2020.

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World Food Programme Logistics

APRIL 6, 2020

million people affected by Cyclone Idai in Mozambique in 2019. Photo: WFP Through this platform, you can access an overview of COVID-19 caseloads at a global scale and hone in to see national trends. Thanks to its data systems, WFP was able to target 1.7 Wondering that this means in practice? Have a look ??and and visit??

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 24, 2020

Recently, DCSA which is a nonprofit, independent organisation established in 2019 by some of the largest container shipping companies has accelerated its efforts for the standardisation of the Electronic Bill of Lading. The transformation that has taken place in the airline industry is an example of what’s possible if we work together.

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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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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

January 31, 2019 ·. Bureau of Labor Statistics on January 4, 2019 indicated an unemployment rate of 3.9 Louis FRED website shows the historical trends over the past decade indicating significant growth in jobs requiring a high school diploma or less. By Gurram Gopal. What’s happening under the employment hood? Let’s take a look.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 21, 2019

Fitch Ratings expects port volume growth to continue in 2019, consistent with the U.S. GDP in 2019. Of course, West Coast ports may see short-term volume adjustments from trade policies due to concentrated trade with the Asia-Pacific region, a trend observed in the second quarter and third quarter of 2018. Positive expectations.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Brexit customs delays of 30 minutes could bankrupt one in 10 UK firms, survey suggests (Independent). Home Depot was one of the examples I cited. Democrats Reject Trump Nafta Deal Without Canada (WSJ – sub. WTO downgrades outlook for global trade as risks accumulate. Walmart and Sam’s Club Suppliers: Thou Shalt Use Blockchain.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 3, 2018

While it appears that the market is supporting far more robust rates, Schreiber is circumspect when examining this trend. pThe one outstanding example of this trend is the ranking of ONE as a single entity rather than breaking out the former Japanese partners as independent carriers. Subscribe to Logistics Management Magazine!

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