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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. Data from the U.S. year-on-year in 2020 with a 39% increase in Q1 2021.

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IoT World Today

MARCH 27, 2020

Bouncing back more quickly, said experts, will require supply chain managers to turn to new ways of managing the supply chain, including using Internet of Things (IoT) data, analytics and machine learning (ML). An AI system needs to be fed data sets to learn how to behave and react.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 8, 2021

A few week ago, I wrote an article about the transformative nature of the plant-based meat supply chain. billion in July, according to Commerce Department data released Tuesday. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists was for a shortfall of $70.8 percent on average for 2020. percent to $73.3

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Since early 2020, global trade has been buffeted by waves of increased customer demand, supply chain challenges, and constant uncertainty and volatility. Since early 2020, the supply chain ramifications of COVID have been a rollercoaster for businesses of all shapes and sizes. What Goes Up, Must Come Down.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Data and predictions have been all over the map. This week, for example, CCJ reported that “60 percent of fleets running between 1 and 100 trucks have yet to adopt ELDs, according to a recent survey conducted by CarrierLists.” Data from transportation procurement events mirror these results.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

What’s included in this article: What is Operation Safe Driver Week 2021. Impact from the 2020 Operation Safe Driver Week. Data shows that traffic tickets and interrogational contact with law enforcement reduces dangerous driving mannerisms. Impact of Operation Safe Driver Week 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2023

I saw an article recently about a cargo flight headed to Belgium from New York that had to turn around mid-flight. National carriers like FedEx and UPS grabbed a larger share of volume from regional delivery providers on the busy shipping week of Black Friday than last year, according to emailed data from Shipium.

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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. And with good reason.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic began wreaking havoc in global supply chains early in 2020, many companies realised that they didn’t have the resources, personnel, or computing infrastructure to deal with the disruptions. percent between 2020 and 2027. 4PL companies often contract 3PL providers to carry out logistics services for them.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Nearly two-thirds of businesses responding to the 2020 Gartner Sustainability Survey said they were pressured by customers to invest in sustainability initiatives while 48% said pressure was coming from investors and 48% cited regulators. ” READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. Leaf Logistics Inc. DROP AND HOOK.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 18, 2020

26 tugs; 9 pilot boats; 2 pilot helicopters; 7 work boats; 4 dredgers; and 3 survey boats. As per data from SARS, the Top 5 countries who traded with SA were China, USA, Germany, UK and India. The notice is available here: MN 14 of 2020 – Coronavirus: Information and Emergency Contact Details. using below key resources *.

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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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Turvo

OCTOBER 14, 2021

In fact, the yearly turnover rate for major truckload carriers increased to 92% in 2020, while it increased to 74% for smaller freight carriers. Despite the slump all industries faced post the pandemic, truck driver turnover rates rose by double digit percentage points in 2020. Recognize when an employee performs really well at a task.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

What’s covered in this article: Capacity and labor shortages. A recent survey by Bizrate Insights found that “60% of purchasers switched to online shopping rather than in-store during the pandemic” Further, “32% of them expect to continue to shop online, even after the pandemic”. Automation. Batch Size and JIT.

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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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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Indicators are that the worker deficit could rise to over 2 million unfilled jobs in the next decade. Skills Shortages.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2016

In this article, Daniel investigates how the US can overtake China with manufacturing productivity. However, the US is closing the gap and is expected to claim the crown by 2020, according to ‘ The Made in America Movement ’ - a non-partisan organization lobbying for American manufacturers. Armagard investigates….

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

as: Connected, intelligent products that communicate with users, new digital business models that harness collected data to offer additional services and as-a-service products, products on the assembly line that tell shop floor machinery how they are to be processed. According to Accenture, they define Industry 4.0 Digital Industry 4.0

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The risk management process as well as code of conduct surveys can be automated, while a supply chain information management system will allow suppliers to be screened for risk. Meanwhile, Big Data analytics, AI, and machine learning can have a significant impact on supply chains. This is where technology can come to the rescue.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

For instance, a recent Forbes article shared that 60 percent of consumers now order delivery or pickup at least once a week, with takeout predicted to rise to 21 percent of restaurant industry sales by 2025. are using AI to help with product development, tracking data and discovering what its customers want next.

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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. The ability to export shipping data to Excel. Data Plans for Freight Brokers. Shipment analysis and optimization. Priority handling • Shipping labels.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The risk management process as well as code of conduct surveys can be automated, while a supply chain information management system will allow suppliers to be screened for risk. Meanwhile, Big Data analytics, AI, and machine learning can have a significant impact on supply chains. This is where technology can come to the rescue.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 9, 2021

In 2020, the WMS market was valued at €2.16B and is now expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.3% Along with these solutions comes a need for process and labour management, employee training, and a number of other factors that will be discussed in the rest of this article. from 2021 to 2028.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

“Although a number of surveys show consumers say they want sustainable products, only a small percentage of them are actually willing to pay more to buy sustainable products,” Sheffi notes. Great article. The documentation can be useful historical data for any future endeavor.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

Great article. As you noted, however, this time the placement was for “IoT Platforms,” a category of software tools from a good number of vendors to manage connectivity, data communications and more with IoT-enabled devices in the field. The documentation can be useful historical data for any future endeavor.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The military initially was the leader in drone use, but corporations also are adopting them to survey construction zones, deliver packages and monitor inventory in warehouses, among other tasks. 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 ).

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