Logistics Industry Experiences Steady Movement for Second Half of 2023: Study
Food Logistics
MAY 31, 2023
Anticipated revenue maintained a positive trend, only decreasing by 4% across all shippers surveyed, the BlueGrace Logistics study reveals.
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How Supply Chain & Logistics Companies are Mitigating Labor Shortages
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 28, 2024
In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The study also provided insight into what companies are doing to address it.
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Wanted: Supply Chain Professionals to Complete 2023 Third-Party Logistics Study
Penske Move Ahead
MAY 13, 2022
Penske Logistics is requesting insights from supply chain professionals to participate in the 2023 Third-Party Logistics Study. The survey is now live and will close on June 29. The study is a collaboration between Penske Logistics , NTT Data Services and supply chain professor Dr. John Langley.
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Seeking Input for Penske Logistics-Sponsored 2024 Third-Party Logistics Study
Penske Move Ahead
APRIL 28, 2023
The 2024 Third-Party Logistics Study survey is now live and is seeking input from supply chain professionals. A complimentary copy will be available after it is released at the CSCMP EDGE 2023 supply chain conference in October. This is the eleventh straight year that Penske Logistics has sponsored this publication.
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Labor Shortages in Supply Chain & Logistics: They’re Not Subsiding
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 7, 2024
In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The results of the research report How Bad Is the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge?
40% of Shippers and 3PLs to Invest in Transportation Technology
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 13, 2024
Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released the results of its 8th Annual Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey of over 630 companies. Descartes and SAPIO Research surveyed 630 participants representing the logistics community (i.e.,
Signs of Q1 optimism are seen in BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index
Blue Grace Logistics
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Q1 optimism seen in BlueGrace Confidence Index Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 11, 2023 The recently-released edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index issued by Tampa, Fla.-based
BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index Has an Optimistic Outlook, for the Fourth Quarter
Blue Grace Logistics
AUGUST 30, 2023
based non-asset-based 3PL BlueGrace Logistics, could be viewed as replete with signs of cautious optimism, heading into the fourth quarter, which is traditionally viewed as the busiest time of the year for shipping activity. from the third quarter of 2022 to the fourth quarter of 2023.
Prioritising Automation to Mitigate Workforce Shortages
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 15, 2024
Descartes Systems Group has released findings from its study What Are Companies Doing to Survive the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge? To help drive productivity gains for labor workers, the top technology choices in the study were delivery route optimization (54%) and driver mobile productivity (45%) solutions.
Innovative Synergies: Logistics Tech Lessons from Other Industries
Freightos
MAY 23, 2024
More Resources Home Innovative Synergies: Logistics Tech Lessons from Other Industries Judah Levine May 23, 2024 Though the logistics and supply chain industry has made and continues to make a lot of progress in its digital transformation, it has a reputation for being part of the late majority or even a laggard in terms of digitalization.
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Logistics Confidence Index Unlocks Growth Potential
Blue Grace Logistics
JUNE 23, 2023
Mark Derks, BlueGrace Chief Marketing Officer June 23, 2023 In the dynamic and ever-evolving logistics landscape, having access to accurate and timely data is essential. Here’s some key highlights from the Q3 2023 LCI: Anticipated revenue maintains a positive trend. Collaborative partnerships.
New BlueGrace Logistics Index highlights industry sentiment for Q3 inventories, revenues, and orders
Blue Grace Logistics
JUNE 27, 2023
based non-asset-based 3PL BlueGrace Logistics, pointed to variation across some key metrics, including revenue, inventory levels, and order levels, with a forward-looking slant. BlueGrace described this report as an important tool in measuring expected expansion or contraction within the logistics space.
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The 2023 Third-Party Logistics Study: Shippers, 3PLs Get Back-to-Basics as They Drive Supply Chain Success
Penske Move Ahead
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Even supply chains that are well-equipped with talent, technologies, and financial resources have experienced significant challenges, and the quality of relationships between third-party logistics providers, and shippers, is a vital component of overall supply chain success.
AI in Logistics: A Sea of Potential Amidst Waves of Change
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.
What Inventory, Order Volumes Could Mean for Holiday Freight
Blue Grace Logistics
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Glenn Taylor | Sourcing Journal November 02, 2023 In an improving sign for the retail supply chain, the majority of shippers surveyed by third-party logistics (3PL) provider BlueGrace Logistics—64.4 There’s lots of transportation that occurs and so that’s why the truckload market took such a tremendous drop in Q1 of 2023.”
Exiger Has Taken the Supply Chain Risk Market by Storm
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 8, 2024
In December of 2023 it was reported that $1.2 Mr. Daniels reports they have 870 employees, so based on a market study recently completed by ARC, this claim is credible. First, it is done through surveys. But no survey-based mapping is ever complete. Lately, Exiger has been in the news.
Thought Leadership Updates with Joe Jaska
Now, That's Logistics
JULY 5, 2023
This task force consists of top executives from the third-party logistics industry and leading tech companies who are all about using technology-driven solutions to combat fraud. TIA is a big deal in the world of third-party logistics professionals. In fact, a significant portion (59%) of carriers plan to adopt EVs by the end of 2023.
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How Changing Climate Conditions Affect Project Cargo Transportation and What to Do About It
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Drought conditions affect more than just waterways in the world of logistics. If temperatures exceed this engineered range, pavements can start to soften, rail lines can kink, and steel can expand which can lead logistics complications which can cause delays in cargo being transported.
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60% of Warehouse Leaders Plan to Deploy RFID by 2028
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.
CTU Code Boosts Supply Chain Safety
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The seven industry bodies dedicated to container safety, collaborating as the Cargo Integrity Group, highlight an independent study carried out by researchers at Italian University Politecnico di Torino into shipper and forwarder application of the CTU Code.
Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP
Blue Grace Logistics
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Super Bowl requires logistics planning and execution to take advantage of the event’s revenue and profit opportunities. Here’s what’s involved.
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Shipper’s Guide to Planning Ahead
Blue Grace Logistics
MARCH 20, 2023
Shipper's Guide to Planning Ahead Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 20, 2023 Data shows there is a consensus that revenue will increase and inventory levels will build. This was seen in the survey.
Unlocking the Future: Young Professionals in Supply Chain Management
Penske Move Ahead
OCTOBER 3, 2023
A recent collaborative effort between the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), Penske Logistics, and Korn Ferry sought to uncover just that. The comprehensive study, now in its fourth iteration, gathered responses from nearly 200 young professionals under the age of 30.
Managing the Realities of the “New Normal” LTL Shipping Environment
Blue Grace Logistics
DECEMBER 15, 2022
The Logistics Blog®. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. So, to learn more about these challenges and how companies are addressing rate increases, capacity restraints, and other issues, we sponsored a survey. More than 67% of those surveyed experienced LTL cost increases of 5-14%. Whitepaper. Here’s what we learned.
Navigating the Loading Bay’s Hidden Risks
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 26, 2024
Transport and logistics is a highly regulated industry when it comes to health and safety, writes Wouter Satijn (pictured), Sales Director of Joloda Hydraroll. Still, in 2023, 55,000 UK workers suffered from work-related health issues, and 29,000 workers were injured. Despite the logistics sector employing more than 2.6
Different Delivery Requirements Across Age Groups
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 11, 2023
A 2023 study of over 8,000 consumers across 10 geographies, including the UK, central Europe and North America reviewed the state of ecommerce and home delivery performance. For instance, half of the early Gen X and Boomers surveyed prioritised lowest cost – and they both agreed that speed is not important.
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Celebrating Leaders In Supply Chain Sustainability
Blue Grace Logistics
APRIL 18, 2023
net sales were represented by suppliers who reported to one or more sustainability surveys. From 2010 to 2020, they also reduced emissions across their global operations 52% through energy efficiency and renewable electricity. Walmart Approximately 70% of Walmart U.S.
Trade Groups Come Together Over Safety
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 24, 2023
Other stated aims include working together to initiate innovative worldwide surveys and studies that can assist with the furtherance of these organisations on behalf of their members and associates.
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The Golden Route: Perfecting Diwali Deliveries This Festive Season
Locus
OCTOBER 27, 2023
According to the 2023 InMobi Festive Season Report, 84% of Indian consumers revealed a spike in their online shopping budgets compared to just a year ago. To compound the concern, the study reveals that a sizable 48% of customer interactions with Indian firms don’t meet the mark.
Top Ecommerce Trends for 2024
Ship Monk
JANUARY 9, 2024
Since ShipMonk is a third-party logistics provider (3PL for short), we’re well situated to observe the ecommerce supply chain from end to end. Social Influence One of our takeaways from the 2023 holiday season was that 30% of consumers acknowledged social media as a factor in their Black Friday buying decisions.
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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022
Locus
DECEMBER 22, 2021
“All great enterprises are about logistics. Not genius or inspiration or flights of imagination, skill or cunning, but logistics.” — Tom McCarthy. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. A decade back these developments in logistics might have seemed impossible.
Savvy Supply Chain Leaders Aren’t Letting a Good Downturn Go to Waste
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 2, 2023
A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. He lives in Chicago.
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40 Percent of Parcels Will Be Delivered Within 2 Hours By 2028
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Zebra Technologies , a market leader in rugged mobile computers, barcode scanners and barcode printers enhanced with software and services to enable real-time enterprise visibility, has announced the results of its Future of Fulfillment Vision Study. Key Survey Findings.
Trends in the Food and Beverage Industry
Trinity Logistics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Recently, a Grand View Research study shows that the cold chain market was estimated at USD 233.2 percent from 2023 to 2030. For example, a recent study showed categories such as meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy with significant spending declines in 2022 as consumers sought more shelf-stable and affordable items. billion in 2022.
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Why Digital Transformation Is Fundamental To A Resilient Supply Chain
Blue Grace Logistics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Logistics stakeholders are continuing to digitalize operations—and supply chains—through new technologies that meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges. Hear more about our BlueShip technology from a logistics expert! Despite the existing statistic that there is significant disruption estimated every 3.7
How Retailers in the US Can Step Up Their Delivery Game
Locus
DECEMBER 23, 2022
According to a study, there were 268 million digital buyers in the United States in the year 2022 alone. Retailers need a robust logistics solution that helps them align their capacity with customers’ delivery preferences. Here’s what your logistics software should possess to hit that delight button: 1. Failed deliveries.
Supply chain trends to watch out for in 2023
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 11, 2022
As we close in on the end of the year, supply chain professionals are already planning for what 2023 will bring. o9 Solutions’ supply chain experts and leaders are sharing their insights on the trends that could become prevalent in 2023 and beyond. Supply chains will become the strategic drivers of business.
Uncertain US Shippers Shifting Freight, Altering Inventory Strategies
Blue Grace Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Cassidy | JOC.com September 25, 2023 US shippers uncertain about sales and order volumes this holiday season are likely to increase less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments despite lower truckload rates, data from an industry survey suggests. 31 earnings call. Seasonally adjusted data for merchant wholesalers showed a 1.39 a year ago.
This Week in Logistics News (June 24 – 30)
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 30, 2023
And now on to this week’s logistics news. Dubbed Amazon Hub Delivery, this is the tech and logistics giant’s latest attempt to expand its “last mile” network — the last stage in logistics where packages are ultimately delivered to customers — through external workforces. workforce, based on more than 6.3
Importance of Social Proof in Ecommerce
Ship Monk
MARCH 11, 2024
Sure, we can talk endlessly about our warehouse automation and cool robotics , outstanding service , or award-winning warehouse management system , but that’s not nearly as believable as our case studies and customer testimonials. Beauty brands do best with influencers, case studies, testimonials and celebrity endorsements.
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This Week in Logistics News (May 13 – 19)
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 19, 2023
And now on to this week’s logistics news. The logistics provider has already deployed 3,000 AMRs globally with over 2,000 in North America. The logistics provider will use the expanded fleet to improve worker productivity, order accuracy, speed, and efficiency. The audit determined that CPW emitted 1.2 billion, up 0.9
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Are Most E-commerce Logistics Operations Still in the Dark Ages?
Bringg
APRIL 18, 2018
Although it feels like the logistics landscape is evolving at lightning speed across the board, the reality on the ground for many companies couldn’t be further away from that. What’s more, a whopping 55% of respondents admitted they are still using pen-and-paper manual processes to manage their logistics.
Your Top 11 Questions about Expedited Freight Services Answered ASAP
Blue Grace Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.
Are Most E-commerce Logistics Operations Still in the Dark Ages?
Bringg
APRIL 18, 2018
Although it feels like the logistics landscape is evolving at lightning speed across the board, the reality on the ground for many companies couldn’t be further away from that. What’s more, a whopping 55% of respondents admitted they are still using pen-and-paper manual processes to manage their logistics.
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