The Lean Thinker

JANUARY 24, 2023

A Breakout Session at the TWI Summit Last year (2022) was “Old friends meeting for the first time” as 2021 had been virtual and the online community really came together during 2020 and 2021. Hint – it isn’t about tools.) And that community remains.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Social media is a cornerstone of communication in modern society and a powerful tool for a home service business. To harness that power in 2021, there must be a well-planned strategy that balances brand building, relationships and engagement, and performance marketing. Time To Read: 8 minutes. Brand Building and Providing Value.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Adam and Lindsay will have a lively discussion on the value of digital freight tools and how they aid modern-day freight brokers in achieving their desired outcomes. Digital freight technology trends for 2021 and beyond. The post The Role of digital freight tools in making freight brokers win appeared first on SONAR.

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Envase Technologies

JANUARY 25, 2022

While 2020 could only be described as chaotic, and in 2021 things started to get to something more like normal, though not quite, there’s a lot to reflect on from the past two years and a lot to look forward to in this one. In 2021 they became the new normal. A hallmark of 2021 was the unending backlog at ports.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

TAMPA, FL (September 23, 2021) – BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace) is honored to announce the inclusion of Bonnie Beckmann , Senior Director of Commercial Operations and Debbie Heatherley , Director of IT, to Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s list of 2021 Women in Supply Chain Award winners.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

Preparing a successful shipping strategy for 2021. It is important to stay focused on general industry trends, but it is equally important to consider the unique experience of your business when developing your 2021 strategy. . Kick start 2021 with GoShip. Pay attention to market changes. Plan your transportation budget.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 21, 2021

So we definitely needed a tool to manage our inventory to make sure we reach our customers’ expectations! What other tools do you use for automation? This tool also supports us in correctly handling batch codes and best before dates (BBD). The post Automation Hero October 2021: TerraSana appeared first on EazyStock.

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Locus

APRIL 1, 2022

It gives us immense pleasure to announce that Locus has been listed as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Tools. This is our second such milestone after being recently featured as a Representative Vendor in Gartner®’s 2021 Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

US holiday retail sales in 2021 will rise 2.7% – US Holiday 2020 review and Holiday 2021 Preview, Emarketer Insider Intelligence, Feb 2021. Businesses have to work with a narrow timeline to prepare for the 2021 peak season sales. Here are the top six trends that businesses can expect during the 2021 holiday season.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Digital freight tools and platforms also form an integral piece of the puzzle. And as such, automated processes are an essential part of proactive supply chain management in 2021 and beyond. The post What enterprise shippers can expect from logistics automation in 2021 appeared first on SONAR. Request a SONAR Demo.

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3PL Insights

JULY 19, 2021

July 19, 2021 — Evans Distribution Systems, a third-party logistics provider, has been recognized as a “Top 100 3PL Provider” by Inbound Logistics for the 19th consecutive year. After navigating through the pandemic, Evans managed to roll out several key initiatives to drive growth in 2021. MELVINDALE, Mich.

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Envase Technologies

JANUARY 25, 2022

While 2020 could only be described as chaotic, and in 2021 things started to get to something more like normal, though not quite, there’s a lot to reflect on from the past two years and a lot to look forward to in this one. In 2021 they became the new normal. A hallmark of 2021 was the unending backlog at ports.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 15, 2021

The real story with rates is that there will be a volume backlog that will persist through the first quarter of 2021, and while short-term corrections will occur, the overall trend will be a decline in rates. Thus, a predictive freight rating tool will be critical to making the best decisions and lead all other trucking trends.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

Data analytics is a powerful tool that can push shippers to new levels of operational efficiency if they know which direction to go with it. The post New Year Resolution: Start Collecting More Data in 2021 appeared first on The Logistics Blog. Request your FREE Supply Chain Analysis today!

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Digital freight tools and platforms also form an integral piece of the puzzle. And as such, automated processes are an essential part of proactive supply chain management in 2021 and beyond. The post What enterprise shippers can expect from logistics automation in 2021 appeared first on SONAR. Request a SONAR Demo.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Yet the ATA Trucking Tonnage Index has proven to be a valuable tool in evaluating the state of the U.S. The tonnage index for July 2021 was 109.8, The most recent report in July 2021, shows a slight decrease in tonnage of 1.2% This has been a consistent downward trend since April of 2021 where the index was 114.7.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 20, 2023

Expanding Business In A Slow Economy Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 20, 2023 Logistics Firms Forced to Adjust Post-COVID Dan Ronan, Sr. When we realized a downturn was coming, we repositioned our company,” he said. “We

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 2, 2023

This blog post delves into the intricacies of logistics in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, highlighting their unique challenges and opportunities. A recent survey by Accenture (2021) revealed that 72% of SMEs and 78% of startups are actively investing in digital supply chain solutions. References Accenture.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

New SYSPRO research reveals 47% of survey respondents invested in sensors, IoT or IIoT to collect data and respond to supply chain disruption, however only 20% of businesses invested in data analytics tools to process and analyze the data and only 5% of businesses investigated AI and ML to draw any long-term benefit from the data collection.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

With the events of 2021, including the attack on the Colonial Pipeline earlier this year, the importance of supply chain cybersecurity is among the most in-demand factors driving adoption of third-party systems and resources in logistics. Technology tools that are easy to use were cited as critical features among 93% of survey respondents.

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Envase Technologies

JANUARY 31, 2022

Looking Back at 2021 and Ahead to 2022 in Intermodal Trucking. Read the Full Blog. With support from Firmament , Envase is excited to bring better and more accessible Dray-Tech to all the intermodal carriers doing their part to relieve pressure within the supply chain! Watch the Video. DM Maintenance.

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Envase Technologies

JANUARY 31, 2022

Looking Back at 2021 and Ahead to 2022 in Intermodal Trucking. Read the Full Blog. With support from Firmament , Envase is excited to bring better and more accessible Dray-Tech to all the intermodal carriers doing their part to relieve pressure within the supply chain! Watch the Video. DM Maintenance.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

No longer a stand-alone tool for routing and carrier selection, the TMS is fast becoming a central communications hub whose spokes extend deep into the supply chain ecosystem. Fortunately, the tools that support the freight-booking process are also better than they’ve ever been. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

What This Blog Is About: Shipper’s top concerns for their supply chain. In a 2021 study by Inbound Logistics, logistics technology providers said that 58% of their shippers were concerned with capacity constraints, triggering 68% of shippers worried about how they were currently optimizing their transportation resources.

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GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

You must be prepared with the right tools and strategies. Salesforce reported that 23% of retailers’ overall holiday sales occurred in the last two weeks of the year, and online sales jumped 16% in the first week of November 2021. Technology also provides helpful tools.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

As corporations become increasingly focused on ESG initiatives, their supply chain and logistics partners respond with tools and services designed to help them grow sustainability and other goals. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics. Inbound Logistics. Sandra Beckwith. Jun 13, 2022. Leaf Logistics Inc.

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Locus

DECEMBER 14, 2021

How was the Thanksgiving supply chain of turkeys during this 2021 holiday season? Let’s take a look at what the Thanksgiving supply chain of turkeys looked like during this 2021 holiday season : The Top 6 Supply Chain Holiday Season Trends in 2021. US Department of Agriculture, Aug 31, 2021. A typical turkey supply chain.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

KCH Transportation has strong goals, including growing the company with new clients in 2021. We needed a way to understand true market positioning, and existing market tools don’t have the detail or precision that SONAR provides. Increased responsiveness in viewing likely market trajectories.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

As 2021 begins, new growth and adjustments need freight managers’ attention to start the recovery process. Embracing new and improved logistics strategies remains the best way to adapt to clients’ changing demands in 2021 and beyond. This same flexibility will remain essential in 2021 and for the foreseeable future.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 16, 2022

We could post a blog a day for weeks and not even scratch the surface of these movers and shakers. privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies as of December 31, 2021. The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. . As noted by Inc.

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Locus

AUGUST 7, 2023

billion in 2021, and is expected to reach $288.87 If we consider the average cost of a new car in the United States was approximately $40,000 in 2021, this increase is equivalent to almost 4 billion new cars. billion by 2031. Let’s try to visualize this $157.35 billion increase.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Oct 26, 2021. Between customer demand for electric vehicles, chip shortages, and environmental, social and governance initiatives, the already complicated automotive supply chain has gone through a whirlwind of changes — changes likely to cost the industry north of $100 billion in revenue in 2021. Grace Sharkey, Reporter.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Watch the episode below: What makes SONAR’s Lane Scorecard app unique from bulk lane rate tools on the market is its proprietary SONAR lane scoring, SONAR predictive rates and its spark graphs that allow a user to more easily see past and forecast trends. Finally, a special guest joined Falasca and Taylor. It has been recognized by Inc.,

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 10, 2021

Forecasters predict another active season for 2021, with the potential for 18 named storms or more and at least three major hurricanes. The 2020 hurricane season was record-breaking, with 30 named storms and 13 hurricanes, six of which made landfall in the United States. The most destructive storm to strike the U.S.

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Envase Technologies

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Get to know this month’s Envase Team Member Spotlight: Tori Bergantino-McKinnon, Product Owner for Profit Tools at Envase Technologies. I’ve been at Envase almost 4 months as a Product Owner on the Profit Tools team. I have a Cricut machine and DIYed most of the decorations for my wedding in 2021.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 5, 2021

This will be key in 2021. Unlike other tools in the market, the Lane Signal considers an abundance of data from multiple sources, not just dirty data that flows through one system like other industry tools. In our recent white paper , we discussed the growing importance of carrier utilization. SONAR is near-real-time data.

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Locus

MAY 4, 2023

In 2021, in the United States alone, the total transportation logistics costs came to around 1.2 This blog will familiarize readers with line haul transportation by introducing the critical components such as line haul trucking and carrier tracking, and also give a brief insight into line haul optimization and last-mile delivery optimization.

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