IoT World Today

OCTOBER 15, 2020

As organizations continue to adapt to the roller-coaster ride of 2020, some leaders’ pre-pandemic IT strategies brought business resilience even as COVID-19 struck. Indeed, some organizations spent several years laying the foundations for data-driven strategy and remote operations even prior to COVID-19.

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3PL Links

MAY 11, 2023

Image source: Pixabay | Maximize Your Efficiency: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends to Adopt in 2023 We can all agree that the supply chain is critical to a business’s operational success, right? We hope that our article has helped you stay up to date on supply chain trends for 2023.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 30, 2023

If you’ve read PART 1 of our Ultimate Ecommerce Merchant Guide then you are halfway through absorbing the best lessons any entrepreneur can learn from the previous peak season, and are primed with the right knowledge to restructure for a stronger 2023. We’re happy to have you and can’t wait to share our secrets for a successful ops strategy.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

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. kg in the latter half of 2022, before rebounding to above $5/kg by November 2023, largely driven by e-commerce demands.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

And the answer lies in how their 2023 went too. For example, the Freightos Baltic Index indicates a 69% increase to North America’s East Coast and a staggering 226% to Northern Europe since the crisis began. Navigating the Storm: Strategies for SMB Importers in 2024 There is no golden ticket for solving these challenges.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For instance, last year when ShipMonk landed on the 2023 Inc. That facility joined our extended global network in 2021, and was one part of an ongoing strategy to expand our reach worldwide so our clients have the fastest, most affordable shipping possible.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 27, 2023

While “going with it” is an acceptable strategy for some areas of the holidays; it’s not a strong plan for ecommerce brands during peak season. 2-Day shipping , for example, is a great service you can provide to your customers! That was 2022 and we’re in 2023. Reduce Cart Abandonment 2.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

Emergency vehicles, for example, would be exempt, and the California Highway Patrol could authorize the system’s disabling in certain other cases. The pace appears to have picked up since spring 2023 with investments in Veo Robotics, computer vision company Flymingo, industrial wireless automation startup CoreTigo, Rightbot and Instock.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 15, 2024

In 2023, the industrial installation specialist HARDER logistics once again executed relocations of machinery and equipment from Germany and other European countries to their new location. in 2023, Germany, which brings up the rear, can no longer be a growth driver for HARDER’s business. With negative growth of 0.1

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2024

In comparison to other tests that obtain data via Fleet Management Systems, for example, or where connection-susceptible mobile communications are used for data transmission, the Gruber Logistics test can be expected to produce high quality data. ZEFES was launched in January 2023 and is scheduled to end in 2026.

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Stord

MAY 25, 2023

Brian Lemerise brings 20+ years of collective industry experience to further accelerate Stord’s growth and elevate customer experiences for DTC and omnichannel brands ATLANTA, May 25, 2023 – Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, today announced the addition of Brian Lemerise as Vice President of Fulfillment.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

As we have already bid 2023 farewell, now is the ideal moment to examine logistics industry predictions for the following year. Let’s examine how the market ended the year, the anticipated course for 2024, and the ever-more-important role that technology plays in this dynamic environment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The company plans to invest $140 million in the initiative in 2023 as it implements the technology at its 940 remaining U.S. The booming shopper interest in sustainability is having a major influence on supermarket operating strategies. And now on to this week’s logistics news. One hundred UPS facilities are currently participating.

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Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Superconductivity Prelude Late in July 2023, South Korean researchers made headlines with a potential discovery – now mostly debunked – of a material that enabled superconductivity at room temperature. LK-99 Replication Vlog (August 3rd, 2023) Insane that @andrewmccalip @zebulgar & team pulled this off so quickly.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In fact there are three trends we see that are important in 2023”. With the national labor shortage also expected to continue into 2023, expect to see companies getting more creative in their driver recruitment, training and retention strategies. Addressing the Persistent Driver Shortage. The driver shortage isn’t a new problem.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2023

This is where the World Solar Challenge will begin at the end of October 2023. “Our position as a global logistics company means we are a driver of intelligent transport solutions, actively shaping the mobility of tomorrow,” says Frank Haas, Head of Corporate Brand Strategy & Communications at Gebrüder Weiss.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2023

The company pinpointed Nettetal as the prime location to support its existing sites and its ongoing expansion, with the new 21,647 sqm European operating facility opening in July 2023. This forms part of ASC’s plans to open a new logistics and fulfilment centre in Bradford, UK in September 2023, and a new site in Poland by the end of 2027.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Derek Gittoes, a vice president of supply chain management product strategy at Oracle, said “this is very much an estimate. For example, Oracle is using average emission from a 5-ton truck, or a bulk tanker. Intel is an example of a company that has committed itself to be carbon neutral by 2040.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Now, as the global economy looks towards 2023, the opposite issue has popped up – there are too many shipping containers. Blank sailings are a strategy used by freight forwarders to redistribute fleets, equipment, and the likes by skipping ports and/or legs of voyages. The Situation. The Outlook. The Result.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 24, 2023

At TOC Europe 2023, Hyster will discuss solutions for port equipment electrification, giving visitors a first glimpse of the zero-emission terminal tractor Hyster is developing with Capacity Trucks at stand C11. This project was also recently recognised as a finalist for the World Hydrogen Awards 2023.

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ShipLilly

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Indeed, any remaining price uplifts are likely to dwindle away in 2023. For example, the Freightos Baltic Daily Index (FBX) indicated that the China-West Coast rates were $1,378 per 40-foot equivalent unit on Monday. For example, the Trans-Atlantic rates are nearly three times what they were in the pre-Covid19 era.

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ShipLilly

MARCH 1, 2023

For example, the past few months have seen new shipping alliances, increasing price competition, the risk of over-capacity, and drastic changes in trade volumes. For example, THE Alliance and Ocean Alliance may be reconsidering their options. For example, towards the end of 2019, the press was reporting a historically low order book.

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Logistics in War

MAY 2, 2024

By David Beaumont On 17 April 2024, Defence’s Integrated Investment Plan was published as a companion to Australia’s National Defence Strategy. [1] There are, of course, many other examples where assumptions had led to risks being accepted in advance of war, and preparedness failures occurred as a result.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Fabric, a warehouse automation/robotics solution provider and third-party operator of micro fulfillment centers, is reported by the Wall Street Journal to be cutting its workforce and shifting its business strategy as grocers and retailers shift their focus to automated fulfillment operations inside stores.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

By Andre Luecht, Global Strategy Lead for Transportation, Logistics and Warehouse, Zebra Technologies. Total spending in 2023 was expected to reach $25.9 For example, the rose supply chain is global with countries like Ecuador, Colombia, Kenya, and the Netherlands growing, harvesting and shipping roses across the world.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Can you give me a concrete example of how your risk management solution detected a threat and came to the rescue? For example, to build that plant, the company would need to work with a construction company or companies. Jan: I expect that 2023, and probably for years to come, life will be as challenging as it was in 2022.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

A fundamental part of the group’s output will be publications, an aim that is close to the heart of Deputy Chair of CINS, Dirk Van de Velde: “As an example of where immediate attention is required, container ship fires are high on the list,” he said.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

An IoT strategy that embeds security and cybersecurity from the outset is just as important to them as the efficiency gains from using automated drones. For example, we foster a corporate culture in which it is clear to all team members that cybersecurity touches on the responsibility of each individual. Secure UAV operation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Last week I attended FourKites Visibility 2023 in Chicago, IL. CEO Matt Elenjickal kicked off Visibility 2023 with his keynote. As I mentioned above, the theme for FourKites Visibility 2023 was “Connected”. The conference did not disappoint.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The primary logistics trends for 2024 are shown below, along with examples of how some of the industry’s top businesses are already incorporating them into their plans. Foresight: This strategy makes use of prospective methods for several likely scenarios. Check out below: 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

China, for example, only produces 14% of their total units, only 3% of those units end up being exported to the United States and 2% to EMEA. Achieving agility with a strategy to sell goods in the same region they are produced in, “has never been more important,” Mr. Bailey exclaimed. COVID adversely affected many multinationals.

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Stord

JANUARY 7, 2019

New approaches to warehousing and distribution are causing a market shift: we’ve now seen some of the biggest brands in the nation utilize these strategies when the stakes are highest. Scalability is a huge component of alternative strategies. billion by 2023. We’ve rounded up the key insights from the article below.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Because of the food giant’s size, their sustainability strategy also is very broad. Set a science-based target by end of 2023. And finally, convert PepsiCo’s portion of the electrical load to renewable electricity by the end of 2023. One example is pep+ REnew in partnership with Schneider Electric.

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Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

5 Good Supply Chain Visibility Strategies. For many manufacturing and distribution organizations, for example, inventory management may be the pain point most worthy of attention. By 2023, Gartner says 50% of all product-centric enterprises will have invested in real-time transportation visibility platforms.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But Molex, a global electronics and connectivity solutions company, has been investing in their intelligent digital supply chain strategy to improve their supply chain agility and customer experience. The 2010 Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruptions in Iceland, for example, caused enormous disruption to air shipments across Western Europe.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Zebra Technologies Corporation today released the findings of its 2023 Global Warehousing Study, which confirmed 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by 2028 which will help increase inventory visibility and reduce out-of-stocks.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For example, a vessel crossing the Pacific usually at 13 knots would only save one or two days in schedule with a marginal increase in the speed. The apparent instability in this market is expected to stay until 2023. Additionally, such increases in speed would not make a compelling impact as ships follow fixed weekly schedules.

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