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Most Popular Logistics Stories from 2021

Logistics Viewpoints

So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2021 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. year-on-year in 2020 with a 39% increase in Q1 2021. Distribution is no longer a backwater of the economy, due in large part to the upheavals brought on by ecommerce.

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Profitably Delivering eCommerce with Consumer-Centric Priorities

Logistics Viewpoints

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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Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in January 2021, “ The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World ”, I highlighted that modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness. The Key to Long-Term Success: Build Agility, Resilience and Profitability Together.

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The current trucking market experience: it is both supply and demand

CH Robinson Logistics

Seasonal factors that cause the transportation market to tighten, plus new considerations for 2021. Historically, seasonal events bring demand. In a market where base market tension is higher than average, the market can expect to experience tension at higher than average levels during each event period.

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Do Shopping Trends Drive Singles’ Day Sales?

Locus

The first event that comes to mind when we speak of global shopping events is, easily, Black Friday. But few know that there is a shopping event even bigger than that. or Bachelor’s Day is currently the single largest event in the world—over double the size Black Friday and Cyber Monday put together.

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Digital transformation for Africa’s manufacturing and distribution CIO and CFO

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SYSPRO listens to different perspectives at two events in Kenya – one the CIO view and the other the CFO view on Digital Transformation – both November2021. One point you should keep in mind is that the Kenyan economy includes a large Food & Beverage sector which grew by 43% in 2021 and accounted for 46% of exports.

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How retailers can beat Brexit difficulties

Logistics Business Magazine

Brexit may have been years in the making, but the uncertainty surrounding trade is still casting a long shadow for businesses in 2021, writes David Grimes, CEO of Sorted. According to a recent survey , almost half (49%) of all UK businesses have found it more difficult to export to the EU since Brexit regulations came into effect.