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. The ATA creates the tonnage index through a series of surveys of its members.

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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 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

JANUARY 26, 2021

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. Geopolitical events.

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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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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

Disclaimer: This article is a zoom out for the less freight-inclined. When that stopped, the industry found itself in a crunch and within just months, prices took off by some 400%. In the last quarter of 2020, it became clear cargo rates weren’t coming down anytime soon. Let’s talk freight. . And it’s not just ocean freight.

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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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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. It also has the support from the motor carrier industry and transportation safety organizations. Impact of Operation Safe Driver Week 2020.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Elemica Delivers Predictive Visibility to Global Industrial Supply Chains. 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.” How Many Robots Does It Take to Fill a Grocery Order? Bloomberg).

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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. 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. using below key resources *. Information from Transnet website.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

According to Richard Howells of Forbes , the 2020 Oxford Economics survey found “49% of supply chain leaders (the top 12 % of respondents) can capture real-time data insights and act on them immediately, while 51% use AI and predictive analytics to capture insights. Data should offer insight into contract versus spot market dynamics.

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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. Although COVID-19 had an impact on these figures, the industry already had significant turnover rates for a variety of reasons. This affects their mental health as well as social life. .

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Morai Logistics

MAY 3, 2018

Senior levels of management, including President of Morai Logistics, Kelli Saunders, recognize the contributions millennials give to the supply chain industry. This article reinforces the requisite for millennials in the workforce by outlining the current transformations they have made in communications and the workforce.

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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. Nationally, the health care and technology industries have been especially hard hit by the staffing deficits.

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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

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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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This article discusses how small businesses can protect themselves against fraudulent returns without pushing away honest customers. A survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) found that about 16.6% It is a common tactic used by customers in the fashion industry. In 2020, online businesses across the globe lost nearly $25.2

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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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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The cutting-edge ideas show how far developers may have to go to address the growing demand for industrial space as more Americans shop online. million square feet of new industrial space. ” Related Article: 40 Percent of Parcels Will Be Delivered Within 2 Hours By 2028. said Conwell. Related Resources. Download Now!

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

According to industry reports, the demand for warehouse space has outpaced new supply since the end of the recession. The flexibility Ware2Go offers merchants and warehouse operators, especially companies in the industrial, automotive and tech sectors, means they can compete more effectively and profitably in the market,” said Price.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Don't have time to read the whole article? Here's a quick summary of the main points: ANSI changed the rules on aerial lifts in 2020. They’re a private, non-profit organization that develops design and usage standards for many kinds of industries. ANSI is the organization that sets industry standards for aerial lifts.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Manhattan Associates’ annual EMEA get-together for customers and partners – staged online instead of Berlin, as planned – offered plenty of useful insights into industry trends. Read the whole article here. Survey respondents were divided roughly equally between 3PLs, retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers.

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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. There is a concern in the freight industry that as the North American economies recover from the pandemic, this may lead to capacity shortages. API integration.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

All sorts of organizations have run studies on eco-friendly attitudes in the ecommerce industry, and we have amazingly positive news to share about what buyers are thinking. Another survey found that 73% of global consumers would “definitely” or “probably” change their buying behavior to reduce environmental impact.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

In this article we’ll explore the definition of social proof and its importance in influencing shopping decisions. In the service industry, such as here at ShipMonk, potential clients are making a much larger decision than a new pair of jeans. We look for “proof” that we’re making a good decision. Some of it? Most of it?

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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. Read: A New Age of Future Jobs and 10 Skills You’ll Need to Master in Order to Succeed by 2020. Industry Week, March 7, 2018.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The concept of fourth-party logistics has existed for some time but only truly began evolving with the arrival of Industry 4.0—the percent between 2020 and 2027. 4) Industry. Nevertheless, the food retailer enjoyed record sales growth in the March quarter 2020, with supermarket sales up by 13.1 Why 4PL is on the Rise.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Article summary. A recent survey by Deloitte reveals that business leaders overwhelmingly (93 percent) believe that companies are not merely employers, but are also stewards of society. A Reputation Institute survey found that 91.4% What does corporate social responsibility really mean? A commitment to CSR pays off.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2021

ARC Advisory Group and DC Velocity magazine have closed our joint survey on the changes logistics operations have experienced in the upheaval of the Covid-19 operating environment in 2020; and the expectations these same executives have about their operating environment in 2021. Throughput Volumes. Throughput Volumes.

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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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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. IT security.

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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. Good article! Lora, great article! Mr, NHLS.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

Great article. Good article! Thanks for the article, but I know there’s a lot more to this issue than just the pay rates. Lora, great article! Excellent article. Let us know your thought at the Feedback section below. Mr, NHLS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

After experiencing an incredibly challenging two years in the global logistics industry, I think we can let go of any expectation that the supply chain landscape will ever return to “normal.” It’s certainly no secret that the global logistics industry, like many other industries, is closing out 2021 in the midst of a true labor crisis.

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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. In the nearly six years since Section 232 tariffs on aluminum were imposed, the American beverage industry has paid more than $2.175 billion in fees. That data’s from a survey by the return logistics company goTRG.

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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. The US trade deficit widened to a record in August, reflecting a pickup in the value of imports of consumer goods and industrial supplies. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists was for a shortfall of $70.8

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

o, also referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In today’s post we will talk about what is Industry 4.0, Industry 4.0: The Fourth Industrial Revolution. So what is “industry 4.0?” According to Accenture, they define Industry 4.0 The core of Digital Industry 4.0 Revolution.

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