Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2023

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , nearly three years after Covid-19 was declared a pandemic, supply chains are back to normal. Actually, when looking a bit closer at the numbers, supply pressures actually fell below normal. In October of 2019, I wrote about the food supply chain being at risk.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

2020 seemed a world away just a few years ago and yet, here we are. What’s on the horizon for supply chain professionals? Here are three supply chain trends to consider. . Many are relying on advanced analytics to optimize their supply chain for sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Supply shortages resulting in empty shelves or parking lots of WIP inventory represent a spectre causing supply chain leaders to reconsider supply chain inventory practices. Calls are increasing for a return to just-in-case (JIC) policies, with some citing this trend as a risk. Why tell this story?

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry. Comparatively, shippers are also using more cold chain services to preserve the shelf life of their products, even when temperature-controlled transportation isn’t needed. Part of their plan includes using reusable cold chain packaging.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Asena Denizeri & Anil Gurbuz at Solvoyo and examines the challenges around supply chain planning for 2022 and beyond.

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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. The sudden onset of COVID-19 only reinforced a lesson that supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty. Tariffs and trade regulations.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Call it a cop-out if you like, but predicting which logistics and supply chain trends will make a difference to businesses in any given year has become notoriously difficult, given the speed at which technology in particular, can suddenly disrupt the way things are done. 2018 Update: How Did the Trends Progress?

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TransAudit

JANUARY 12, 2023

Supply chains have had a rough few years. Despite these challenges, you can establish a thriving supply chain this year. The key is to be intentional and proactive about your supply chain decisions. Start shoring up your supply chain now so that you’ll be ready when the time comes.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 11, 2022

During the pandemic period, customers have been forgiving delays and problems in the supply chain, but this goodness will not last forever. More specifically, the customer-focused supply chain refers to the improvement of the customer experience in the delivery process, i.e. warehousing, distribution and after-sales service.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry. TRENDS IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY. CONTINUED COLD CHAIN GROWTH. CONTINUED COLD CHAIN GROWTH. One of the well-known trends in the food and beverage industry is the continued growth of cold chains.

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Now, That's Logistics

MARCH 30, 2021

The problem is that the shortage—among other forces—is driving shipping rates up across many routes at a time when global organizations are trying to realign their supply chains after a rough year in 2020. Comparing that to March 2020’s prices, CNBC says freight rates from China to the U.S.

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IoT World Today

MAY 24, 2021

This “weaponization” of trade has become a significant threat to the supply chain, disrupting the flow of goods. Organizations need to build supply chain resiliency into their strategies in the face of an increasingly connected world with new attack vectors. Supply Chain Becomes Flashpoint for Geopolitical Conflict.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 14, 2023

In view of the global trend of omni-sourcing, DHL Supply Chain, the world’s leading logistics company and part of DHL Group continues its strategic investments into emerging markets and fast-growing economies. These investments made until 2028 are supposed to strengthen DHL’s operations in Latin America.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Global supply chains suffer from limited visibility and a general want for supply chain intelligence in carrier sourcing , freight tendering and all other processes. Fully 70% of companies say their supply chain is either very or extremely complex and only 6% of companies have full visibility within their supply chains.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Example #2: Airtasker. Example #2: Airtasker.

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IoT World Today

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

While the expectations for the semiconductor market continues to trend positively, the impact of COVID-19 and global trade tensions have cast a pall on this rosy picture. But this growth is tempered by the long-tail impact of the pandemic on supply and demand in various industries. and China created chip supply shortages.

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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. It also provides four key insights into how importers and exporters can modify their supply chain planning as a result. What Goes Up, Must Come Down.

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ShipLilly

MAY 19, 2021

There has been a void in logistics labor supply since 2020 and now it is time to think about filling it. In mid-March 2020, we were seeing historically low unemployment rates which meant that few workers wanted to operate in logistics. This trend was experienced among both semi-skilled and skilled workers.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 10, 2020

The sooner brand builders understand the trends driving the future of logistics, the sooner they can prepare for the future of business-related transportation. Predictive analytics is another hot trend within the logistics sector. Robotics is another intriguing logistics trend brands should have on their radar.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Following the pandemic-related slump in 2020, the luxury goods industry has regained its former strength. Increasing customer demand and current global uncertainties have made supply chain management a strategic core function, which poses major challenges for luxury brands.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Following COP26, 90% of world GDP is now covered by net-zero commitments for 2030, and according to Forbes, “sustainable, resilient operations” are the number one business trend for 2022. Companies can build a competitive advantage in their sector by acknowledging trends and embedding sustainability into the core of their business model.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The most recent McKinsey Global Survey on AI shows a 25% increase in use by companies over the prior year, a trend that shows no signs of slowing. Do we even need supply chain planners, or can we turn out the lights and go home, because we now live in a world of autonomous planning? The Changing Supply Chain Landscape.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

Supply chains are continually disrupted by container shortages, a lack of air freight capacity, and movement restrictions implemented by governments to combat the pandemic. In the second quarter of 2020, the retail chain’s year-on-year ecommerce sales doubled, and its unit costs for online fulfillment reduced by some 30%.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

. – DP World, Trade in Transition, Global Report, Oct-Nov 2020. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses in the Middle East fared well in facing supply chain risks compared to those from other regions, despite reportedly facing a high number of logistics shocks as seen in Africa. – Lloyd’s Report, 2021.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Supply chain disruptions are just a part of doing business. Seasonal events such as holiday shopping, black swan weather events, geopolitical tensions, and, in the case of 2020, a global pandemic. Anyone of these disruptions can cause a slow down in your supply chain and any combination of them can bring it to a screeching halt.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

To bring transparency and structure into the supply chain, the company has been relying on the SCM software OSCA since 2021. In doing this, the Schwaebisch Hall-based company was able to achieve end-to-end visibility in the supply chain. In 1989, for example, the company obtained the license for JOOP!

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Locus

DECEMBER 16, 2021

As do trends in fashion. Except that the trends in fashion are more dynamic. Add to this the unpredictability of the Covid-19 pandemic and we have a pretty temperamental supply chain environment for fashion retail. 2020 and 2021 have been exceptionally difficult for global fashion retailers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 15, 2022

Increased wages and benefits haven’t been enough to reverse the trend. Ever-increasing demand for faster delivery, and ongoing macro supply chain disruption add to the challenge. As a result, we’re seeing some developing trends heading into the second half of the year.”. Without more automation, an additional 3.5

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Bringg

AUGUST 5, 2020

This post looks at how click & collect works, why demand for it is trending now, and what retailers can do to ensure click & collect experiences that are also good for their business. While interest in click & collect is not new, 2020 saw a massive spike in demand and turned it into one of the hottest retail trends.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The Sensitech® Supply Chain Intelligence Center (SCIC) recorded a total of 21,145 incidents of cargo theft in Mexico in 2020—a 9% decrease compared to 2019, with the drop being attributed to the “pandemic’s effects on economic activity in the country and consequently on the volume of cargo available in transit.”.

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Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Three Key Trends in IoT, Robotics, and Wearables. For example, the development of the flexible static arm robot has produced a number of very useful robotic arms that can manipulate a wide range of items in a wide variety of uses. The post 3 Tech Trends Reshaping the Logistics Industry appeared first on Now That's Logistics.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Many of the leading ERP and supply chain software vendors have customer events in various countries around the world.; Takeaways from the IBM Watson Supply Chain Summit.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 16, 2020

IMO 2020 is a regulation set by the International Maritime Organization that states that as of January 1, 2020, the sulfur emissions of all maritime vessels must be limited to 0.5% Oil is the major source of feeding the global economy, supplying 95% of all the energy used in world transport.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2020

By Mark Wheeler, Director, Supply Chain Solutions, Zebra Technologies. How has the pandemic impacted warehousing and logistics operations in 2020, 2021 and beyond? With the pandemic, warehouse operators are dealing with challenges such as changing customer demand patterns which are strongly impacting the supply chain.

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Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 21, 2019

At the same time, exciting new trends dictate a future that promises to be more streamlined, efficient, and customer-centric than ever before. Let’s take a closer look at the newest trends in last mile delivery. What Drives Trends in Last Mile Delivery? The Newest Trends in Final Mile Delivery. Customer Expectation.

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EazyStock

JUNE 11, 2020

Market Trends for the HVAC Industry. An obvious example: air conditioning units are a hot commodity in the summer while demand for devices and units for heating is reserved for the cooler months. Managing a vast number of SKUs across the entire supply chain is no mean feat. Inventory Challenges for HVAC Industry.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Our previous discussion on augmented reality revealed a new trend in supply chain management , the use of computer-simulated imagery to enhance production and efficiency. However, artificial intelligence is poised to radically change the supply chain in profound ways. What Is Artificial Intelligence?

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