TransAudit

MARCH 15, 2023

Understanding 2023 trucking projections will help you make smart shipping decisions and save money where possible. Early 2022 was a time of incredibly high trucking demand and prices to match. Most industry experts paint early 2023 as a bit of a rough period for the trucking industry. lower in February 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 21, 2023

As far back as last year, it directed managers not to schedule paid time off during July and August 2023, periods when they could be pressed into service to move parcels if there was a strike. Women make up 12 percent of commercial drivers nationwide, according to the 2023 Women in Trucking Index , released this month.

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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.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

A new year is underway, and what better way to begin our 2023 blog activity than with a summary of the freshest news from the supply chain and logistics theatre? For companies wishing to decouple their supply chains from China but struggling to do so, the current situation presents an unsettling start to 2023. and RDI Last Mile Co.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 27, 2023

So heat up that cup of coffee, get comfortable, and delve into PART 1 of our Ultimate Ecommerce Merchant Guide outlining key areas that ecommerce merchants can learn from and build on for 2023 and beyond! That was 2022 and we’re in 2023. 2-Day shipping , for example, is a great service you can provide to your customers!

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Ship Monk

MAY 12, 2023

To say that ecommerce shipping costs have skyrocketed over the past few years would be an understatement. Now that demand is easing and supply chain bottlenecks have cleared, we can expect shipping prices to decrease, right? A surcharge is an additional, often unexpected charge that is added to the normal cost of a purchase.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 16, 2024

In 2023 alone, ecommerce fraud (a.k.a. payment fraud) cost online merchants an estimated $38 billion in losses — a figure that doesn’t include the negative effects on customer loyalty and the brand’s reputation. The scammer then has access to the stored payment cards for that account and can use them to make fraudulent purchases.

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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. And if you haven’t read PART 1, no worries. Welcome to the ecommerce party!

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Locus

APRIL 6, 2023

Visit us at Booth #113 Book a Meeting Now! Our exclusive product showcase includes a range of leading-edge solutions customized to meet your industry’s specific needs and use cases. He shared his insights on how companies could convert the last mile from a cost center to a revenue generator. Book a Meeting Now!

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

Our eGuide, Supply chain and logistics management trends for 2023 , looks at potential issues facing supply chain managers this year and how to respond. in 2023 and 4.3% High inflation rates are seeing price increases for everything from products and components to commodities and utilities, creating a global cost of living crisis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. percent helped prevent costs from climbing even higher, a news release noted.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

Even though many ecommerce merchants use data-backed buying personas, that provide insight into the purchasing decisions of their customers, many are only truly starting to get to grips with the next part associated with buying personas – and that is appreciating that consumers have delivery personas too. What about Millennials and Boomers?

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3PL Links

MAY 3, 2023

Improving Supply Chain Visibility: The Impact of Data Strategy | Image source: Pixabay A business-contextualized data approach is crucial for boosting supply chain visibility, especially during downturns. Read also: Revolutionizing the Industry: Discover the Top 3 Logistics Trends for 2023! What are the company’s goals?

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Today, the sector is having to deal with a new set of challenges, spearheaded by inflation and an anticipated recession heading towards the end of 2022, which all signal a further rise in costs and threaten the well-being of carriers. back in August 2022, and weighing on costs and demand. Economic outlook on Europe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Scope 1 emissions include direct emissions from the company’s owned and controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from purchased energy. 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.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

CPGs often have a limited shelf life since these are goods that we all purchase for immediate use. These types of goods are also meant to be consumed almost immediately, so CPGs are usually shipped in massive quantities to meet the consumer’s demands. Consumers typically purchase unsought goods out of a sense of security.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Retailers are racing to tap seasonal demand as they struggle to reduce bloated inventories, and they have little choice but to offer price cuts in stores and online to entice consumers who have been hammered by this year’s surge in inflation. All Mars’ products in Europe to be sourced with 100% sustainable cocoa.

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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.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In Germany the law on corporate responsibility in the supply chain came into force on January 1, 2023. Unfortunately, little seems to have happened since those amendments were tabled, and meanwhile, the UK’s risk rating for critical violations has increased, according to the Supply Chain ESG Risk Ratings Report 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As corporations announce plans to be Net Zero across their end-to-end supply chain at some point in the future – often 2050 – they then need their suppliers to participate in helping them meet their goals. Increasingly, companies will take sustainability criteria into account in their purchasing decisions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2023

Samsara’s 2023 State of Connected Operations Report , which surveyed 300 physical operations leaders in the UK and Ireland who are running fleets of 150+ vehicles, reveals sustainability of operations is a critical priority for more than half (53%) of these leaders. Another obstacle for many (46%) is the cost of electrifying their fleet.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 13, 2023

But one source mentioned the unlucky nature of the number “13” is a Norse myth about 12 gods having a dinner party in Valhalla. The acquisition agreement was signed by Blue Yonder and Doddle on October 11 and the transaction is expected to close in Q4 2023. Daily market prices to move cargo from Asia to the U.S.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Updated 12/4/2023 The bigger the retail industry becomes, the more complex regulations arise. While this makes retail companies more secure, it poses an additional challenge for shippers and vendors to meet the terms of the partnership. What is vendor compliance? What is vendor compliance?

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Rising online purchases over the past few years have increased the need for LTL. Transportation rates have been rising over the last couple of years due to factors like the driver shortage, lack of equipment, a capacity crunch, and rising fuel costs. More than 67% of those surveyed experienced LTL cost increases of 5-14%.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Today, at its 2023 European Exchange customer conference, Manhattan Associates Inc. With access to accurate data, retailers can deliver actionable insight into the hands of their associates, enabling them to add value to every customer’s unique path to purchase,” Seroux continued.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 19, 2023

However, at the same time, impending recession and rising inflation is causing production demand to drop and prices to rise. Consumer goods companies are now dealing with billions in additional costs, thanks to rising prices for raw materials and transportation. This is likely to continue throughout 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As supply chains have grown in complexity and length, siloed thinking and processes are no longer able to meet this objective. Even if this retailer had used AI to forecast my purchase, AI that creates a perfect plan but fails to execute it only results in a highly-efficient silo, as Northeastern University professor Nada Sanders says.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In addition, Totaltech members who spend $500 in October will receive a $50 reward certificate to use on Best Buy purchases in December. Construction of the 70,000-square-foot facility began last year and is set to open in late 2023. Speaking of the holidays, retailers are beginning to prep for the busy season.

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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. As management reminded Wall Street at its Investment Community Meeting down in Tampa: Everyday Low Prices are only enabled by Everyday Low Costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. My stated logic was that inflation pressures would deter companies from engaging in higher cost efforts such as commissioning new warehouse locations to minimize disruption risks.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Sale and purchase market. Previously self-reliant countries moved their means of production to a new home where goods were produced at one-tenth of their previous cost. This era, and its prosperity, encouraged people to invest in the shipping market, resulting in more and more ships being constructed to meet the extreme demand.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 20, 2022

In the fulfillment industry where increasing demand, geographical obstacles, rising costs, and complex supply chains are more temperamental than a Jack Russell Terrier hyped up on sugar, it is vital that 3PL team members are on the same page. It’s an old saying that applies to any situation where people are coming together to achieve a goal.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In fact, according to Descartes’ 2023 consumer sentiment study on home delivery sustainability , a sizable 41% of respondents indicated they regularly or always make purchasing decisions based upon the product or company’s environmental impact. What is more, it’s no secret that freight transportation (i.e.,

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Locus

APRIL 3, 2023

An effective logistics solution is critical for optimizing supply chain efficiency, reducing costs, improving customer satisfaction, and supporting sustainability goals. Logistics management is an essential part of supply chain management and is crucial in achieving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and boosting customer satisfaction.

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LandLink

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

By 2023, at least 50% of large global companies will be using AI, advanced analytics and IoT in supply chain operations. A Tech Powered Competitive Edge In 2019 alone, an estimated 60% of millennials’ purchases were made online, up from 47% two years ago.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

To handle a growing volume of parcels, driven by e-commerce growth, the Tunisian Post aims to implement an automated sorting solution in 2022 to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and agility, while reducing labor costs and human error. The collaboration started in January 2022.

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EazyStock

JUNE 11, 2020

New energy efficiency regulations and standards are set for 2023 regarding certain HVAC systems, making it past time for distributors to start sourcing suppliers and diversifying their product portfolios for the products they’ll need in order to keep up with a new demand. Seasonal item profile in EazyStock. Complete Inventory Overview.

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