Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article on the increasing use of machinery to create made-to-fit boxes for more efficient fulfillment shipping. Xeneta’s data analysis shows that containerized imports from the far east to the US increased substantially from 2017 to 2022.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

This week, learn how freight market participants, especially trucking carriers , rely on both the Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Rack (ULSDR) data index and the FUELS index to measure diesel fuel price volatility and to understand its impact on their operations and the freight market at large. What are the ULSDR data and FUELS indices?

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Despite this impact, many carriers also struggled to make ends meet and survive in 2020. According to Trucks.com , “While commercial truck fleets can competently operate hundreds to thousands of vehicles, collecting and interpreting truck data is still a new process for many. Inability to Utilize Data and Analysis.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 25, 2022

New data shows growing signs that Mexico is emerging as a hub for suppliers to export goods amid global geopolitical instability. Shippers are actively searching for alternative suppliers outside of China to make up for delays related to Covid-19 outbreaks, port bottlenecks, extreme weather, and other conflicts. An Overview of Mexico Exports.

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IoT World Today

MAY 24, 2021

Key takewways in this article are the following: As technology and geopolitical risks converge, cyberthreats of all kinds become more prevalent and costly, from ransomware to trade-and-tariff wars. In 2020, for example, a conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan created supply chain issues downstream. Know where data is.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Slow data transfer has a knock-on effect to the transfer of materials, increasing the need for safety stock, and hence, the need for working capital. Through regular analysis of issues that slow your cycle times you ought to be able to reduce stored inventory—and as a consequence, increase the speed of cash flow through your business.

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10xLogistics

JANUARY 19, 2023

“The number” could be an ESOP number showing inventory requirements after detailed and exhaustive analysis of demand requirements or it could be something like what transportation or labor capacity I need to satisfy expected demand in the up coming months. We then like to show everyone that these numbers are “the answer”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

If 2020 and if 2021 proved anything, it’s that the omni-channel selling environment is here to stay. According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components. But, as we know, supply chain conditions were far from perfect in 2020 and 2021.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2020

As on date, the new trade agreement has already been approved by the Senate Finance Committee and it is due to be presented in the full Senate in the latter half of January 2020. Incorrect information or cumbersome data gathering process often keep small businesses away from expanding their trade.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2021

For example, if your cost of goods sold for 2020 was $250,000, and your average inventory on hand was worth $25,000, your inventory turnover ratio would be $250,000/$25,000 = 10, meaning your entire stock of that particular SKU turns over around ten times per year. Perhaps it’s time for your company to take a more scientific approach.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. That event was the global COVID-19 pandemic, which erupted during the first half of 2020. Data Managers.

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Locus

APRIL 3, 2023

This article will provide easy insight into the world of logistics management—from the key components and challenges to tips on optimizing it for your business. Logistics management utilizes advanced technology and data analysis to optimize logistics processes and enable informed decision-making. between 2020 and 2027.

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FLS Transport

JANUARY 4, 2021

It seems most everyone is ready to put 2020 in the rear-view mirror. 2020 will certainly be a footnote in all our lives. It will be one of those times where we say, “well, in 2020…”. No one could have predicted the 2020 freight market. One data point shows inventories declined 9% year-over-year while sales increased 9%.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

This week, learn how freight market participants, especially those freight parties who are executing refrigerated shipping moves, rely on SONAR indices that show reefer freight data and activity. As more data flows into SONAR, the reefer predictive rates grow more accurate.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

This article unveils how Software-as-a-Service systems function as a benefit to the supply chain industry and what this means moving forward. As outlined in a SWOT analysis on SAAS , the system’s ability to efficiently integrate and be easily scalable are notable strengths. Supply chain and logistics companies included. SAAS Defined.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

What’s covered in this article: Capacity and labor shortages. Technology can enable businesses to have a solid plan A, and quickly implement plans B, C, and D if the disruption from 2020/2021 continues. BIRD technologies include Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Data Science.

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Freightera

AUGUST 17, 2020

Earlier this month, Dan Goodwill’s Transportation Consulting posted an article about our newly-added Membership Plans and how they can help shippers in Covid-19 times. Shipment analysis and optimization. The ability to export shipping data to Excel. Data Plans for Freight Brokers. API integration. SMB PRIORITY. $99

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Manufacturers will be able to improve their inventory due to the information presented by both supply chain and operations data. This article from Toolbox.com’s 4 other broad uses of advanced analytics for manufacturers : Improving Quality. Forecasting Demand. Increasing Equipment Uptime. percent annual growth.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 30, 2022

Original Article: 55 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts You Should Follow on Social. Keeping up with a complex, multi-layered, global industry is harder than most people think, so we decided to share a list of industry experts who share perspectives, news, trends and timely data on a regular basis on Twitter and Linkedin.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

In this article, you’ll: Learn the top safety guidelines for warehouses. We’ll talk more about specific risks later in the article, but briefly, warehouse workers commonly face hazards associated with: Forklifts and other material handling equipment. million reported warehouse injuries and illnesses in 2020, down from 5.7%

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

This article, which is focused on the different types of artificial intelligence used and the types of problems they are solving, is aimed at helping practitioners cut through the hype. 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.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

There were many articles written on achieving 'No breakdowns' by implementing emerging concepts of Preventive and Predictive maintenance, however there were gaps. The number of connected devices is expected to grow from a current figure of 10 billion to 25-50 billion by 2020. Hence, its time to move on to intelligent maintenance.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

An off-cited analysis from McKinsey in late 2017, for example, found automation could destroy as many as 73 million US jobs by 2030, about one third of all jobs in the country. Great article. The documentation can be useful historical data for any future endeavor. Good article!

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

Sheffi does note there is some evidence that so-called millennials may be more willing to pay for Green, but the data is preliminary at best. Great article. The documentation can be useful historical data for any future endeavor. Good article! Your Comments/Feedback.

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Turvo

AUGUST 24, 2021

Real-time data is critical to the supply chain’s smooth operations day in and day out. Supplier diversity took on an entirely new meaning in 2020. Faster communication with automated messaging and data sharing. Data collection and analysis can be accurately applied to the network. Think about it.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 3, 2018

In this way, a robot can watch a human complete a task and then absorb the movement data to imitate the actions ( MM&D Online Staff 2018 ). The app receives a picture of the customer, discerns the exact body measurements, sends the data to the nearest sewbot plant, and then directs the sewbot to create the customized article of clothing.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A year before, in 2014, a Harvard Business Review article pointed out that supply chains were becoming increasingly global and complex and consequently more at risk than before. One source reports disruptions increased over 60% between 2019 and 2020. Source: Bain & Co, Digital Supply Chain Institute, 2020. Reduce costs.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

That’s why we’ve created this list of the top logistics and supply chain journalists and thought leaders that we follow and suggest you check out in 2020. . Paul Abbott is an expert logistician with more than 25 years working on articles for the supply chain space and more than four decades working as an award-winning journal.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The analysis might not be simple to perform, but it will probably be eye-opening and reveal opportunities to make significant savings and, in turn, generate higher profitability. CTS Analysis Options. There are several ways to approach a cost-to-serve analysis, all requiring some form of digital solution.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

One of the most popular articles we’ve ever done is our look at analyst group Gartner’s annual ranking of the Top 25 Supply Chains. The slideshow that follows, then, is our coverage of Gartner’s rankings, which includes both comments from Gartner’s analysts as well as our own analysis, based on independent reporting. Media Type.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Certainly no company could have foreseen the shutdown of the global economy in the early months of 2020 — or the continuing effects of COVID-19, such as port closures, throughout 2021. While some recovery has been made, employment levels are still short of February 2020 levels by 33,000 jobs. million employees.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Given low inventories and dwindling spare capacity, the oil market cannot afford large supply disruptions,” said UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo in a Reuters article. FourKites , a provider of real-time transportation visibility solutions, has a big data set around transportation. electricity generation in 2020.

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PINC

JULY 20, 2020

Coming off a very strong year in 2019, the logistics industry is proving itself to be both adaptive and resilient in the face of major adversity in 2020. Yet in mid-2020, that all seems like history,” Kearney points out. is no exception,” Kearney points out. Recovery Ahead. In 2019, U.S. business logistics costs (USBLC) rose 0.6

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