Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

While we can’t predict what 2021 will have in store, we can keep you informed about one of the biggest holidays worldwide… the Chinese New Year! If you outsource any part of your business to China, consider this article a must-read. In 2021, the Chinese New Year will take place on Friday, February 12. P.S. Liked this article?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

I provided a glimpse of the study content in an article in October that lists the top 20 warehouse automation suppliers , based on ARC’s estimates of 2021 revenues. Together, these two articles provide a substantial quantitative and qualitative overview of the global warehouse automation market. percent four-year CAGR.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

In this article, the main hyped, promising, and solid solutions but widely adopted technologies in supply chain management are discussed. For example, using a 5G network, a parts tote could communicate that the tote is 80% depleted for this SKU which would trigger a re-order of the necessary parts. Hyped Technologies.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For example: The global GDP growth rate for 2021 was 6.02%, a 9.1% The global GDP growth rate for 2022 was 3.08%, a 2.94% decline from 2021. According to a recent article, Maersk Line is expecting container volumes to drop by 4% in 2023 globally, while their previous forecast was 2.5%. increase from 2020.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

With all that in mind, I thought I’d share some examples of the highs and lows of online and in-store retail that enterprises have endured between late 2019 and early 2021, and highlight some of the most notable changes in the retail supply chain arena during that period. That was the question I considered in my 2019 article.

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Conger

JULY 16, 2021

In this article, we show you the biggest warehouse automation trends in 2021 that could change your warehouse operations. A warehouse management system (WMS) is an example of digital automation software. An example of physical automation is the use of automated guided vehicles (AGVs). The benefits of implementing it.

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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 Q2 from 14.8% in Q1 of 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

This article is from Asena Denizeri & Anil Gurbuz at Solvoyo and examines the challenges around supply chain planning for 2022 and beyond. Pretty much all around the world, lockdowns and ever-changing curfew hours have been a reality for customers in 2021. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2022

This article is from Audrey Dong, from KNAPP , and looks at e-commerce in China and the impact of Singles Day. trillion in 2021 to $3.0 For example, the gross merchandise volume of Alibaba Tmall has increased from $5 billion in 2013 to $78 billion in 2020 as below chart. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 9, 2021

As an extension of Meili Robots ’ warehouse robots guide and warehouse automation guide , the company will now share nine tips that managers must keep in mind in order to run a successful warehouse in 2021. from 2021 to 2028. These are just a few examples of how warehouses can automate their operations and there are many more.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In 2021, I wrote an article about climate change and its effects on logistic sector after Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana. ” A recent example of low water levels can be seen in the Amazon River. Within two years, we haven’t seen significant changes.

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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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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Comparing this year’s volume to 2021 and even 2022 is somewhat an “apples to oranges” comparison because of the frenzied consumer activity. An example can be seen the Los Angeles market. September and October have begun to see that narrative change, with September of this year outpacing September of 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The cost to transport containerized goods peaked at unprecedented levels in late 2021. The article states that Fabric customers communicated that they wanted to use Fabric technology directly in their own warehouses, rather than contracting with Fabric to serve as a 3PL managing fulfillment operations with Fabric technology.

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Conger

JUNE 7, 2021

We’ve compiled the 11 best free and paid fork lifting games in this article. Limited to simple pallets on the ground (can’t load/unload a semi-trailer, for example). The post 11 Best Fork Lifting Games [2021] appeared first on Conger Industries Inc. Let’s get to it! Table of Contents. Free Forklift Games. Extreme Forklifting 2.

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Conger

AUGUST 31, 2021

This article answers the question: How much does it cost to rent a forklift ? For example, excessively worn tires, damaged or bent forks, and torn seats will likely fall outside the policy. For example, we found that the daily rates for a 5,000 lb. For example, Conger's weekly rental rates are roughly equivalent to 3 days’ rent.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2020

On a sunny Sunday afternoon, while I was jumping from one news feed to another, I saw an article about Mercy ships and the latest news about Global Mercy, which will be the world’s largest civilian hospital ship. She is still under construction in Xingang, China and she’s being planned to be ready in 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2022

For example, in a recent CNBC interview Ben Bernanke noted that the Federal Reserve likely looked at the unemployment rate and total employment in early 2021 and inferred that there was plenty of slack in the labor market. For example, interest rate hikes tend to deter lower priority investments and those that require debt financing.

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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 . Through this article, we explore the reasons for these rate increases and the correlating scenarios where the freight rates would potentially drop. . Reason for the drastic increase in freight prices .

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 24, 2023

This article examines some of the key trends that businesses should be aware of for this year. For example, inflation erodes away about 8.5%. For example, the diversification of delivery options, including same-day services, can win back and retain customers that would otherwise be attracted to the alternatives. in some areas.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

For example, you might use simple observation to identify visible defects at goods-in, or you could make your analysis a bit deeper by testing a percentage of items received from the supplier. For example, every purchase order costs money to raise and process, as does every invoice. Supplier Defect Rate. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

It is a service-oriented company that also offers its customers value added services (VAS), such as providing price stickers, a new barcode or the customer’s article number on the articles. Long-standing relationship with Puma Group In 2021 TGW realised the new fulfilment centre of Puma in Geiselwind, Germany.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

Disclaimer: This article is a zoom out for the less freight-inclined. For example, with the current steel shortage , factories aren’t able to produce as many cans as usual. (AKA why that couch you ordered isn’t here…and isn’t getting here tomorrow). Let’s talk freight. . More freight costs, higher consumer costs. The answer?

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 16, 2021

Services like Doordash, Instacart, and Uber Eats are examples of drivers using their own vehicles and setting their own schedules to deliver products to customers and provide more visibility. Implementing the strategies mentioned in this article can help e-commerce businesses stay competitive.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 29, 2021

In this article, we’ll take a look at the current warehousing landscape and what you can do to secure storage for your products. A recent article in CNBC looks at the current warehousing landscape in the U.S. Space availability is at an all-time low as both B2C and B2B companies compete for facilities across the country.

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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. of all e-commerce sales in the US during 2021.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 8, 2020

As we enter 2021 and gear up for a new year, many of us are making personal resolutions and reflecting on what we want to achieve in the coming year. Whether you’re setting personal resolutions for 2021 or not, there’s no time like the present to turn your focus to your business and what goals you should focus on moving forward.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Actionable advice from 2021 Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation. Oct 29, 2021. In 2021, we’ve been focusing on strengthening this culture of inclusion, mitigating bias and fostering a diverse employee community through several initiatives,” said Sunita Solao, vice president of people at Convoy. FreightWaves.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

Examples of third-party data would include weather forecasts, sustainability ratings, or D&Bs on a company’s financial viability. For example, a manufacturer might have a supplier in Hanoi they purchase key components from. So, the term “Haiphong” when combined in an article with the phrase “port fire” would generate an alert.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 2, 2022

The Walbusch Group has taken a decisive step forward in modernising its infrastructure as well as IT applications: Since the end of 2021, the Solingen-based company has been using Setlog ‘s cloud-based SCM software OSCA DC (Digital Core) to gain transparency and improve management, collaboration, and communication in the supply chain.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

billion in 2021. percent from 2021 to 2026. In July 2021, the Zero Food Waste Act was introduced to provide grants to businesses that significantly reduce their food waste. One example is UPS Healthcare developing a system and opening facilities to move medicines safely. For example, the congestion at U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It’s a random approach in which, for example, a consignment of electric blenders might find a home in a storage location between bottles of shampoo on one side, and dog collars on the other. As you can deduce from Amazon’s example, there is no standard for an optimal warehouse layout.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What’s in this article : A crisis that is affecting the world economy – record-high shipping rates. The global transportation system in 2021 is experiencing a unique and unexpected crisis. In the first quarter of 2021, its volume increased 23.3% A problem also linked to shipping companies. What happened to the containers?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In answering that question, we’re not going to provide you with a list of possible supply chain KPIs to use in your business—at least, not in this article. Because you can find plenty of other articles on this blog and the Logistics Bureau blog if you’d like to peruse such lists. Conflicting KPIs: A Brief Example.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2023

in December 2021. Now, when I wrote this article, we were months away from everything being turned upside down with the Covid-19 pandemic. Retail ground beef prices, for example, averaged $4.81 Maximum disruptions pushed the gauge to a peak of 4.31 In October of 2019, I wrote about the food supply chain being at risk.

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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. That’s a massive problem for SMEs, for example, that last year might have been paying $4,000 to $5,000 (USD) to ship a 40-foot container from Asia to North America, and now face rates of $20,000 and above.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

As an example of how illuminating the perfect order KPI can be, let’s look briefly at damage-free delivery as an example. For example, if the on-time percentage is 98%, the in full is 93%, the damage-free is 99%, and the orders with correct documentation is 96%, the calculation will look like this…. x 0.96 = 0.8661.

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