CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Making the most out of today’s challenging supply chain trends requires a deep understanding of the market and timely information that helps you achieve a competitive advantage. Q1 2022 Supply Chain Trends and Hot Topics. The first is pricing, especially the record rates within the international supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2023

The marijuana supply chain is an interesting market to follow. Like any agricultural product, there are ebbs and flows to its supply and demand. However, from a purely supply chain standpoint, the marijuana market strikes a similar delicate balance to other perishables.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2023

Container xChange has released a Container LogTech predictions report for 2023, which highlights important global trends that the shipping and supply chain industry will witness in 2023. The unresolved worker strikes of 2022 will spill over in 2023. In that case, it will cause disruptions in global supply chains. ‘‘Two,

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I work in supply chain. If I had done due diligence, I’d have seen the warnings – the retailer had pretty pictures on their website, but their supply chain failed them, creating an eleven-month saga and unhappy customer. The failure was in supply chain orchestration – connecting planning to execution.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Beyond the commercial production of carpets, this industry was born as a local tradition. billion in 2022, this trend continued in the first nine months of 2023. While all Turkish exports decreased during this period, the carpet industry remained at the same figures and showed a commendable recovery, rising to $2.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. Unlike the folks projecting election results these days, I was a little more accurate and the 2022 projections have set the stage for what will happen in 2023. Figure 1: U.S.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 2, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and evolving business landscape, effective supply chain management is critical for the success of any organization, regardless of its size. A recent survey by Accenture (2021) revealed that 72% of SMEs and 78% of startups are actively investing in digital supply chain solutions.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Having been working in the supply chain and logistics industry for a long time, I’ve learned about some clear facts about the industry, and business in general. How did valuations and investments in the supply chain and logistics industry change during the “unicorn” era?

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

While earning his degree at Canisius College he needed a job and found himself working in the logistics industry. Beagen is often called on for her industry expertise by notable trade networks, including features on CNBC and FreightWaves. Brian grew up as a farm kid outside of Buffalo, NY and learned how to work at a young age.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2023

A larger share of freight forwarders and supply chain professionals this year in 2023 are expecting disruptions owing to COVID outbreaks in China and the Chinese New Year factory closures as compared to the last year (2022). “We We are looking at three different Chinese Years in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

2021 may not be a year for the logistics industry to cherish, but it was a year filled with a lot of takeaways. Logistics industry was experiencing capacity constraints, driver shortages, sudden upticks in e-commerce demand, new technologies, different fulfillment models , delays, port congestions, canal blockage etc. Rewind to 2021!

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 15, 2022

As we roll into the second quarter of 2022 after a hellish Q1, there is but one question in everybody’s mind. However, the main question for the shipping industry has always been locating less-challenging places to ship cargo from. The post Analysis: Should You Redirect Your Cargo and If So, Where?

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As the Federal Reserve has continued to battle inflation by raising interest rates again in December 2022, we can expect inflation to continue on a downward trend. By and large, the holiday shipping season has been smooth and problem-free compared to 2020 and 2021, with supply chain issues easing. led and U.S.-based

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MTS Logistics

MAY 23, 2022

The root causes of the shortage are numerous and stem from factory closures, supplier issues, and disruptions in the supply chain. After the world spent many days talking about general supply chain shortages throughout 2021 and the first half of 2022, the current baby formula shortage is a case study in real-time supply chain shocks.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 3, 2024

Let’s explore what the supply chain 2024 trends have in store for us! In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain management, next year promises to be pivotal, marked by significant transformations. Let’s delve into the key supply chain 2024 trends that are reshaping the industry and driving innovation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index measures expected industry expansion or contraction based on revenue forecasts, inventory levels, and order volumes. A predictive analysis of shippers confidence for the upcoming quarter correlating growth or shrinkage to overall volume of shipments and price of products.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Surviving 2021 in the supply chain world itself is considered a success for many. It has been a wild ride which made the supply chain and logistics one of the topics that is discussed in board rooms, company annual reports, and national television. Below we have listed some of our expectations for 2022 in some key areas.

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10xLogistics

AUGUST 21, 2022

First, I apologize as it has been a long time since I put thoughts on the blog about what is going on in the supply chain world. I just went back and looked at my last posting which was on January 19, 2022 and it addressed the issue of supply chain technology. I should have kept up with it better. This is FOMO.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Strong demand has severely disrupted the supply chain. Suddenly, an industry that was sailing in the sea, which was previously barely noticed by the masses, became a very visible target. We will still be seeing the worldwide effects of Covid probably until the second half of 2022, at least.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Increases in fuel, disruptions in supply chain and rising labor costs have severely impacted business’ margins. Various factors will continue to influence Supply Chain Management trends in 2023 and beyond. Increasing Supply Chain and Delivery Costs. Digital Transformation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

Improving predictability in outcomes is valuable, but ensuring your supply chain is nimble enough to act on the data is even more so. With demand forecasting being complex, it is easy to lose supply chain visibility. The presence of data throughout the supply chain is vital to its evolution. billion by 2022.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Despite labor shortages for supply chain operations, limited warehouse space, congestion and lead time issues, the biggest problem in the shipping industry is still securing market capacity and pricing. How is ocean capacity and pricing looking heading further into 2022? million TEUs.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

There are several areas in logistics and the supply chain that we at More Than Shipping have been watching to determine what this year’s holiday season will look like for consumers and businesses. The post Logistics and the Supply Chain This Holiday Season: What to Expect appeared first on More Than Shipping.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 25, 2022

Companies are actively rethinking their supply chain, either by trying to convince their Chinese partners to relocate to southeast Asia to avoid tariffs, or by opting out of sourcing from China altogether. When companies reset their supply chains, Mexico emerges as an attractive alternative due to its close proximity to the U.S.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2021

consumers and it looks like this year’s holiday season will be remembered as the year the supply chain took the number one spot in many companies’ concerns. The shipping industry has been faced with countless Covid-related issues during the pandemic. We foresee that this will continue until at least the end of January 2022.

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3PL Links

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Role of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Supply Chain Management | Image source: mobisoftinfotech.com Through the use of technologies like Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, robotic process automation (RPA) applications let you do operations for a set amount of time using software solutions or bots stored on servers.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Confidence Index™ Offers Supply Chain Insights Ahead of 2023 Show Submenu Resources. BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index™ Offers Supply Chain Insights Ahead of 2023. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. New index measures unique indicators within dynamic marketplace.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 2, 2022

The maritime shipping industry has seen the many ups and downs of positive and negative developments since Covid first emerged over two years ago. Despite economic headwinds, don’t bet against the maritime shipping industry for a strong 2022. The post Will the Skyrocketing Shipping Demand of 2021 and 2022 End Soon?

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ShipLilly

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The coming months are going to be a real test of the shipping industry in terms of how it can manage capacity and coordinate to meet the needs of customers. The average spot rates and contract rates are continuing to rise according to Alan Murphy of Sea-Intelligence Maritime Analysis. The statistics are startling. Effects on Asia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2024

Leagh Turner, CEO of Coupa In December 2022, Thomas Bravo acquired the public company Coupa and took it private. Scale drives profitability,” Turner told a group of industry analysts on April 22 nd , the day before the Coupa Inspire user conference began. Coupa also has a supply chain collaboration solution that runs on the platform.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

His expertise extends across a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, energy efficiency, logistics, and technology applications. Their platform not only provides highly accurate buy rates but also offers sell price suggestions based on comprehensive data analysis. With 2022 revenues of $3.3

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 7, 2022

Sales of autonomous mobile robots and driverless lift trucks are taking off but the game-changing intralogistics technologies we will see at IMHX 2022 go much further than the simple replacement of man by machine, says event director, Rob Fisher. Indeed, in a recent report Interact Analysis forecast that more than 1.1

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2022

years, we have all read about the problems with shipping containers and supply chains. According to data from Datamyne, for the second half of 2022, if you are in Houston or in New Orleans, space/equipment/trucking/chassis availability should be quite calm – based on the numbers only. For the last 1 to 1.5 The post Have U.S.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

Since the end of the Covid pandemic, one of the dramatic results has been the increase in labor strife in the logistics industry. West Coast dockworkers to Canadian West Coast dock workers to UPS, there does not seem to be an end to the labor issues in our industry. in February 2022 to 62.6% freight railroads to U.S. but only 5.9

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The supply chain crisis did not leave us in 2021. Industrial material production, food production, retail sales, and manufacturing continue to all be affected by this problem. And, we expect that this case will continue throughout 2022. The shipping industry’s reverse trip grew 6-7 times higher than before.

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 20, 2023

Global volatility has continued to disrupt supply chains, and flexibility, efficiency and resilience are vital for companies throughout the logistics sector. We have seen a dramatic run up in supply chain costs, to a record $2.3 trillion in 2022, representing 9.1% of the national GDP. trillion, up from $1.3

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Transforming the $800 billion trucking industry, Emerge empowers meaningful logistics relationships through its award-winning Freight Procurement Platform. Mark joined Emerge in January 2022. About Emerge.

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