Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2020

And 2020 was certainly quite the year in logistics. We want to take this opportunity to reflect on the Top 15 most popular logistics articles written this year and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. So, without further ado, here are the most popular logistics articles from 2020.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Original Article: What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. Weather events might also be factors. Above-average holiday shipping seasons in 2020 and 2021 led to an above-average returns rate in the usual Quiet Season. What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

What will 2019 bring for the trucking industry? How will the changes in the trucking industry impact a shipper’s business? Knowledge of the existing trends can also provide insight into what one may expect from the trucking industry in the coming year. Will there be a capacity crunch, demand – supply imbalance?

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 11, 2020

When leading economists start talking about a drop in manufacturing comparable to the start of the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, you can be sure that the world’s leading industries are in for a torrid few months. Since then, the impact on manufacturing and global supply chains, across multiple industry sectors, has been significant.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Geopolitical events. Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. 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.”. Natural disasters.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2021

My colleague Steve Banker published an informative article in 2020 about this extensive initiative Ahold Delhaize’s Supply Chain Transformation (forbes.com). In the first three quarters of 2020, Ahold Delhaize USA reported a 115 percent increase in online sales.

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Now, That's Logistics

MARCH 23, 2021

For shippers, the impact on cargo flows was only worsening as 2020 came to a close.”. In another JOC outlook article , William B. Doing so not only helps companies respond quickly to changes in their transportation plans, but it also helps to shield them from the impacts of “surprise” events they may not have been ready for.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The WorkWave User Conference is always an exciting time of year, giving users the opportunity to meet with the WorkWave team directly, attend a wide range of informative sessions, network with their peers in the industry, and have plenty of fun along the way. So don’t delay—register for WorkWave User Conference 2020 today !

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Turvo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

What’s in the article: This blog covers the following topics : How the price rise has impacted businesses during the pandemic . Probable events that will lead to a downfall in freight prices. Further, the pandemic has caused a series of economic events that have changed the way businesses run today. Speed is up 6% year on year.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The American Trucking Association is the largest trade association representing the trucking industry in the U.S. This article shares details on the Truck Tonnage Index, how the data reflects the overall economy, and other ways to interpret the data. In April of 2020, we saw the index dip down to its lowest figure since 2017.

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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. year-on-year in 2020 with a 39% increase in Q1 2021. Data from the U.S.

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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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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A notable exception is the logistics industry, where warehousing and transportation operations were busier than ever. In fact, the eCommerce boom of 2020 has made warehousing harder to come by than any time in recent memory. the market for industrial space is growing rapidly. as of Q3 2020. Across the U.S.,

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 6, 2021

This article introduce 10 Logistic Companies that have applied innovation in their procesess, products or services, to provide solutions during 2020 -a challenging year even for innovators- and at the same time, gives interesting examples of how logistics can be applied in a wide variety of industries in different stages of the value chain.

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. The future of global freight data lies in real-time information, contextual insights, and aggregated data that can help companies make better decisions and adapt to a rapidly changing industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Even before the emergence of COVID-19, next-day and same-day delivery promises from mega retailers, as well as new delivery models such as store pick-up, were driving increasing customer expectations — not just in retail, but in every industry. In fact, the on-demand industry was estimated to account for $75 billion in 2018. [1]

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20Cube Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2022

This article is an attempt at summing up the major economic events that are slated/expected to take place across Asia which is likely to shape up the economical picture of the continent. However, this scenario came to a screeching halt in 2020. Disinflation. International Travel Policies. Growing Awareness on Climatic Effects.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In 2018 a Forbes magazine published an article entitled “Every company is a data company” in which the authors urged all companies to use data as a core asset. There are two different terms that are sometimes used interchangeably – the Internet of Things and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The value of IIoT.

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Morai Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

By 2020, virtual reality is estimated to be valued at USD $70 million. VR has enabled many industries to take an innovative approach to engaging customers. While this technology has received a lot of recognition in the retail industry, it has also gained considerable attention in the supply chain. million by 2020.

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10xLogistics

MAY 19, 2021

It started with a supply disruption out of China in late 2019 / early 2020. We then went into a demand crisis in April / May of 2020 and then for many industries it very quickly turned right back to a supply crisis. Much of this has been covered and many articles written so I will not rehash them here.

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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.

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Women in Trucking

JUNE 23, 2020

NCI requires hands-on training on an as-needed basis when an event occurs, such as a driver backing into a wall. This article was originally featured in Edition 1 of 2020 in our official magazine, Redefining The Road. Drivers can earn a bonus if they complete the training modules and are accident-free. Safety is no accident.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 18, 2020

While having an open economy is a good thing, it does expose the country to greater volatility as the economy is influenced by global events and economies to a large extent. The controls are too many to list in this article, but summaries of what has been covered in the various notices appear below, together with access to those notices.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 17, 2021

What’s covered in this article: The negative impacts of Covid-19 on the trucking industry. The current attrition rate for this industry is over 100%. In 2020, 23% of all truckloads were spot shipments. This demographic time-bomb could explode soon, and the fallout will heavily impact the industry.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The years 2020 and 2021 have not been easy for any company engaged in shipping containerised freight internationally. To further compound the issue, some costs are incurred only in the event of problems arising at the ports of loading or discharge and are impossible to foresee when booking a shipment.

Freight 91

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Process manufacturing is not the same for all industries. For example, the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals vs. processing liquid waste in the mining industry. Mid-size manufacturers operate mainly in the batch process space and that is what this article focuses on. Process industry challenges. Use ingredients not parts.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Elemica Delivers Predictive Visibility to Global Industrial Supply Chains. The article added that “the bulk of survey respondents operate between 6 and 25 trucks (1,570 of the 1,982 surveyed) [and] their adoption rates hovered around 40 percent.”. Data from transportation procurement events mirror these results. Bloomberg).

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

The Automotive Industry. The impact of the epidemic on the global auto industry is expected to be large since China ships around $35 billion of parts annually. in vehicle sales worldwide in 2020 due to Coronavirus. Other Industries. A Logistics Lesson to Learn – Or Relearn.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 27, 2020

It is about creating a planning process that is agile and flexible enough to integrate future events. The article further states that “Mr. According to the article, “Analysts reckon that the virus could lead to Apple shipping 5-10% fewer iPhones this quarter and could scupper its plans to ramp up production of its popular AirPods.”.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

For all that, though, Toyota belongs in any article about inventory management excellence since, for many years, the company was seen as an example to be followed for any company concerned about inventory and the money it ties up. Retired boxer Mike Tyson said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” What Next for Toyota IM?

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Turvo

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This year’s increased COVID-19 instances, extreme weather events, and Suez Canal closure increased the difficulties. In addition to the already limited supplies, in October 2020, an Asahi Kasei semiconductor facility specializing in ADC and DAC components caught fire. Global chip shortages. Coronavirus outbreak in India.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the logistics industry are still being felt as we enter 2021. In this article, we’ll look at some of the ways 3PL warehouse companies can help take the warehousing burden off of you and support your company’s growth in 2021 and beyond. in Q1 of 2020. in Q2 from 14.8%

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 11, 2019

The tips and ideas in this article will assist you in making a start, and as it’s logical to begin your supply chain and logistics job search with a sense of direction, we’ll kick off by looking at some good starter jobs and the qualifications that will boost your candidacy for them. Source: Deloitte Report – The Future of Work.

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IoT World Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

ATLANTA — Which industry springs to mind when you think of digital transformation? If you are like most people, your answer likely wasn’t the car rental industry. While the transportation sector at large has become emblematic of self-reinvention, the rental-car industry strikes many people as old-fashioned.

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IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Key Takeaways from This Article: COVID-19 has unveiled the fragility of a global supply chain predicated on lowest-cost principles. Many product components are sourced from Asia, which experienced a major slowdown in production in early 2020. But with a black-swan event, it just magnifies the risk.”.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

In this article, you’ll: Learn the top safety guidelines for warehouses. With many on-site activities, warehouses can be dangerous places to work compared to other, less dynamic industries. Instead, the industry is shifting toward “leading indicators,” which provide shorter feedback loops to help track changes more quickly.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Rob O’Byrne makes an early start with his round-up of supply chain and logistics trends that might make industry headlines in the coming year. 2020 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends: What’s Around the Corner? Happily, though, that’s not something you can expect to change in 2020. It’s that time again… Well, almost!

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