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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EazyStock

JANUARY 17, 2022

The past few years have seen unprecedented supply chain challenges largely stemming from COVID-19 disruptions. As 2022 takes hold, many of the same challenges are present. Consequently, companies are becoming more focused on anticipating, reacting to, and planning for the unexpected through their supply chain strategies.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

Efficient, sustainable supply chains go hand in hand. Apr 29, 2022. Data and optimization can improve efficiencies in supply chains, save shippers money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to logistics experts who shared insights last Friday in honor of National Supply Chain Day. “In

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CLX Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic impacts our everyday lives with ripple effects throughout the global supply chain. With unprecedented supply chain disruption, many businesses are experiencing low inventory, and in the worst cases, shutting down indefinitely. What’s Causing Current Supply Chain Issues?

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Shippers are facing a tough road in 2022. Shippers also face elevated transportation costs in 2022. The free white paper, Another rough year for shippers to manage bid process and carrier networks , highlights data from the FreightWaves’ SONAR and Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI) platform.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 5, 2023

Lack of data, lack of conviction and lack of organizational agility all conspire to keep companies from recognizing medium-term opportunities and challenges and responding decisively. It’s hard to find good data that provides a view into the next few months of consumer behavior and economic activity.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Welcome to 2022: Top 10 Supply chain logistics trends to watch out for 2022. Jumping into the new year, it is crucial for businesses to understand the logistics trends that could impact their supply chains in 2022. Find out the most important logistics trends that could impact supply chains in 2022.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Randy Ofiara with a prescription for your supply chain. Published February 16, 2022. Randy Ofiara chats about all things continuous improvement and the value of historical data as a way to move forward. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics. By Mary O’Connell | FreightWaves.

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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. And as supply chains continue to grow in scale and complexity to meet these demands, so do the costs.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Understanding Supply Chain Management | Image Source: Google Images. Supply chain management: a competitive advantage. The entire planning and production process, from product development to management software, is referred to as the supply chain and is part of the delivery of a good or service to a third party.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Confidence Index™ Offers Supply Chain Insights Ahead of 2023 Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index™ Offers Supply Chain Insights Ahead of 2023. Data reflects all road transport modes of service. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The FreightTech 100 2022 award recipients have officially been released. As an industry leader in 3PL solutions, including managed services, GlobalTranz is proud and honored to secure a spot in the 2022 FreightWaves FreightTech 100 , marking the fourth consecutive year of inclusion. What Are the FreightTech 100 Awards?

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

Businesses are prioritizing the speed of data propagation within their supply chains. According to Gold, NRF members have made significant investments in data analysis to improve their ability to predict consumer demand to prevent bloated inventory levels that many large retailers experienced around this time in 2022.

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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 Data-Driven Comparison: Logistics Performance of SMEs and Startups To better understand the logistics performance of SMEs and startups, we must dive into the data.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Predictive Analysis in Logistics and Supply Chain: How to Apply | Image source: Pexels In logistics, predictive analysis is simply the process of identifying and forecasting patterns, trends, and behaviors in both human and machine learning approaches, data, and algorithms.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. A lack of raw materials and products from suppliers created supply chain disruptions. In fact, more air capacity is already lowering the pressures on shipping rates.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Supply Chain Improving but Recession Could Be a Step Back Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. January 06, 2022. I expect some bumps in the road in the year ahead, so more robust understanding and usage of your data is key to building the most built-proof shipping/logistics plan possible.”. Whitepaper.

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Parade

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we close out another wild year in the supply chain, many companies are looking forward to 2022 (and the potential relief it may bring for some of the supply chain hurdles we’ve faced the past couple of years), setting goals, and making plans. Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy.

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Parade

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we close out another wild year in the supply chain, many companies are looking forward to 2022 (and the potential relief it may bring for some of the supply chain hurdles we’ve faced the past couple of years), setting goals, and making plans. Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy.

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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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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Tips for Peak Season 2022. In PART 1 of our “Peak Season 2022 Guide for eCommerce Brands” we discussed the major problems that affect eCommerce brands for peak season 2022, and the solutions entrepreneurs can seek to resolve them. Study Data Closely. Prep for Black Friday. Manage Your Deadlines. Keep Calm and Carry On.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 8, 2022

The AJOT’s annual Top 50 Logistics Tech Providers offers a glimpse into the future of the supply chain. June 20, 2022. The AJOT’s annual Top 50 Logistics Tech Providers offers a glimpse into the future of the supply chain. American Journal Of Transportation. George Lauriat.

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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. What this blog is about: Leveraging predictive analytics for forecasting and visibility.

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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. Jun 13, 2022. Here’s how many companies are turning to their supply chains to meet their ESG goals.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. ocean ports and import volumes. Read more Editor’s Pick: September U.S.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Robinson Director of Research and Market Intelligence: The truck driver shortage is top of mind for many as supply chain disruptions continue, port backlogs persist, and the gap between inventory supply and sales demand widens. Analysis of employment data. A few caveats about these data are in order.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 13, 2021

Shippers hoping for trucking rate relief in 2022 are going to be severely disappointed. Supply and demand, naturally. If you really want to understand the market’s rate direction, you must understand how supply and demand is structured. The post Trucking rate relief in 2022? What is causing these massive swings?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. Supply Chain Brain. September 15, 2022. Ever-changing supply chain complexities can be a significant distraction from core market focus. Whitepaper. Case Study.

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

Supply chain managers and inventory management professionals face a constant barrage of supply chain crises, with one always waiting around the corner. With every crisis comes the potential for supply chain disruption that can cause chaos for stock-holding businesses. In 2022, inflation rates peaked at 9.1%

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 25, 2022

Diesel prices have increased 45% since the start of 2022! Once users upload their lane-level data for analysis, they can quickly click over to the SONAR “Network View” to see the average benchmark rate and fuel for each origin market. Global Supply Chain Pressure Index. And fuel prices can fluctuate significantly.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 1, 2023

At its annual Investment Community Meeting in April in Tampa, Florida, Walmart’s management team took the opportunity to lay out an ambitious transformation of its supply chain. So we built an ambient supply chain that served stores. Walmart U.S. As our store footprint grew, that network grew. Now that’s changing.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Despite the reduced customs costs, both companies are likely shipping by air at a loss—a sustainable strategy for their coffers but one that majorly impacts supply chain organizations reliant on the same volumes.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. It took time for the situation to normalize, especially for complex products like semiconductors that require a lot of moving parts in the global supply chain.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

Wholesale Weakness Slowing US Inventory Destocking Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - July 17, 2023 The effort to cut inventories is being slowed as consumers reduce goods purchases, forcing companies to continually rebalance inventory.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 13, 2023

Leaders across the logistics industry have been making data-informed decisions for decades. Not all data is created equal, however, and many of the tools and processes that provided “cutting-edge” advantages several years ago have fallen behind the curve. . There is an innate lag in legacy data. container imports in June 2022.

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