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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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

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. In April of 2020, we saw the index dip down to its lowest figure since 2017. Data Collection.

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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. But even since July 2020, much has changed. So in a recent freight market intelligence survey conducted by Freightos, we asked over 200 BCOs, forwarders and carriers about needs, use cases, and interest.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

seemingly ignored inventory data that the pandemic-driven buying spree that lasted from March 2020 until the end of 2021 was waning, leading to bloated inventories, according to an article written by FreightWaves’ Mark Solomon. The company’s survey of Fortune 100 companies showed that 77% have implemented hybrid work schedules.

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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. Over one hundred and fifty thousand crashes have occurred in North America in 2020 according to the safety progress report by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA).

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

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.” According to the survey results, only 33 percent of small carriers have fully integrated ELDs into their fleet. and part of me says “This is so scary!”

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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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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

Disclaimer: This article is a zoom out for the less freight-inclined. In the last quarter of 2020, it became clear cargo rates weren’t coming down anytime soon. (AKA why that couch you ordered isn’t here…and isn’t getting here tomorrow). Let’s talk freight. . Enter, a global container shortage.

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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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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

According to the Business of Sustainability Index , despite intense inflation since 2020, 66% of general US customers and 80% of young adult (ages 18-34) US customers surveyed in 2022 are willing to pay more for sustainable products/companies that embrace sustainable practices. Clearly explain cause and effect. The problem?

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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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IoT World Today

MARCH 27, 2020

Manufacturing companies that have relied on China for production materials are feeling the blowback of this dependence; some retailers source more than half their inventory from China, according to 2020 Statista data. Seifert and Richard Markoff in the article “ Demand for AI in Demand Planning.”.

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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 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. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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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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Morai Logistics

MAY 3, 2018

This article reinforces the requisite for millennials in the workforce by outlining the current transformations they have made in communications and the workforce. The reality is in 2020, 50-55% of the population is going to be the millennial generation in the workforce. New Forms of Communication.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 12, 2020

billion (USD) in 2020 and $164 billion by 2024. Britain: A February survey by debit and credit card operator Barclaycard found that more than a quarter of shoppers indicated they were avoiding high streets and other busy places for fear of contracting the virus. It is estimated to reach $122.7

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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% In 2020, online businesses across the globe lost nearly $25.2 Returns are inevitable in e-commerce. billion to returns fraud.

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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. Skills Shortages. skilled production workers. researchers. machinists. scientists.

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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. Sixty-three percent of respondents to a recent survey said they noticed an increase in sponsored content from influencers on social media in the past year, up from 53% in 2020.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 17, 2021

What’s covered in this article: The negative impacts of Covid-19 on the trucking industry. In 2020, 23% of all truckloads were spot shipments. A survey from the International Road-transport Union (IRU) revealed that women and youth have had their misgivings with joining this industry. Technological advances in trucking.

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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”.

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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. percent from 2018 to 2020. Many consumers prefer the option to receive food and beverage products at their door.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 11, 2020

in vehicle sales worldwide in 2020 due to Coronavirus. A February survey found that most electronics manufacturers were running short of product and were expecting delays of four to five weeks. Moody’s Investor Service forecasts a drop of 2.5% Pharmaceuticals.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

” Related Article: 40 Percent of Parcels Will Be Delivered Within 2 Hours By 2028. . “Let’s build a couple distribution centers, stack ‘em on top of one another, and then we’ll figure out how to make buildings with a smaller footprint work.” Related Resources. Download Now! More Resources from Zebra Technologies.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

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. percent from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, it was shared that 73 percent of consumers recently bought groceries online.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Related Article: Fulfillment Centers Demand for Vertical Warehousing Grows. Ware2Go was launched in July after an incubation process with BCG Digital Ventures, a corporate investment and incubation firm that owns a minority financial stake. The company is headquartered in Atlanta. Related Resources. Download Now!

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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. Now, the purpose of this article is to make you familiar with the new ANSI standards for aerial lifts. And they became effective in 2020. Examples of MEWPs. Quick Summary.

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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. We also learned from the surveys that our customers would be willing to pay for clusters of services if we came up with affordable subscription (SaaS) options.

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

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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 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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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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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. References. Brown, S.; Pierson, Ph.D.;

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