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5 Ocean Shipping Trends to Watch in 2021

Now, That's Logistics

Those roadblocks have yet to be removed in 2021, although some early signs of relief are beginning to surface. Here are five trends that all shippers should be keeping an eye on as they plan their ocean freight movement in 2021: The container shortage is still in full force, but it may be easing somewhat.

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Using ABC Analysis in Inventory Management

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What is ABC Analysis? ABC inventory analysis is a method used to classify a business’s stock items into three categories – A, B and C, based on their value to the business. In this blog post we’ll delve deeper into the intricacies of ABC analysis and how it can help businesses improve their inventory management practices.

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Trends 2021: Warehouse Automation

Logistics Business Magazine

How has the pandemic impacted warehousing and logistics operations in 2020, 2021 and beyond? This acceleration will continue in 2021 and beyond. Machine vision technology transforms images into actionable information using image analysis for inspection, quality checking, or anomaly detection against a known specification or comparison.

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What enterprise shippers can expect from logistics automation in 2021

FreightWaves SONAR

The use of logistics automation means making it easier than ever to adapt and adjust to changing market trends and consumer demands. For example, think about the use cases of these most impactful benefits to come from logistics upgrades and automation include: Continuous development of SaaS and a renewed focus on customized service offerings.

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Six trends impacting the warehouse automation industry

Logistics Business Magazine

Increased wages and benefits haven’t been enough to reverse the trend. As a result, we’re seeing some developing trends heading into the second half of the year.”. Specifically, Honeywell sees six trends emerging in the warehouse and DC industries. Increasingly aggressive adoption of proven automation technologies.

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Demand Forecasting in an Inflationary, Supply-Constrained, Semi-Post-Pandemic Environment

Logistics Viewpoints

I tend to use time series analysis as an anchor to my forecast, as I suspect many of you do. These current factors, in addition to the atypical activity of the recent past (whipsaw demand pattern), render time-series trends less relevant than in more stable environments. So, what methods can we apply to better gauge future trends?

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What enterprise shippers can expect from logistics automation in 2021

FreightWaves SONAR

The use of logistics automation means making it easier than ever to adapt and adjust to changing market trends and consumer demands. For example, think about the use cases of these most impactful benefits to come from logistics upgrades and automation include: Continuous development of SaaS and a renewed focus on customized service offerings.