Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2023

In June 2023, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they are using control towers in their supply chain operations.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Penske Transportation Solutions has received a 2023 Military-Friendly Employer designation from VIQTORY, the publisher of the G.I. Organizations that received this distinction were culled from public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. In excess of 1,000 companies completed the survey. “We

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Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2022

billion loss for 2022 and that industry-wide profitability will emerge at some point in 2023. “We The situation has since righted itself, but there are some key airfreight trends that are taking shape and shippers should be paying attention to in 2023.” Capacity constraints could become a bigger issue in 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The retailer plans to double the number of sites in the coming years and currently operates more than 55 dedicated same-day sites across the U.S. percent of returns, or $101 billion worth, were fraudulent last year, according to a survey by Appriss Retail and the National Retail Federation. billion worth, the survey found.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 13, 2023

Honeywell will showcase its latest technology for the transportation, logistics and warehouse sectors at LogiMAT 2023 in Stuttgart. million mobility devices are deployed in thousands of operations globally, and many of the top global retailers rely on automated material handling solutions from Honeywell. More than 2.5

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The results are best for operations that have traditionally being labour intensive, but in the current climate, packaging operations of all kinds are likely to find that the benefits reach beyond that.”. Recruitment of labour has long been a challenge for the sector, and that’s not likely to change in 2023. Customer experience.

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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. Labor-intensive transportation and warehouse operations are suffering the most.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 24, 2023

The WSC Containers Lost at Sea Report – 2023 Update has highlighted positive developments in container safety in international liner shipping with only 661 containers lost at sea in 2022 out of 250 million transported which is the lowest losses in % (0.00026%) since 2008.

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Locus

MAY 12, 2023

Thinking differently for resilient and sustainable supply chains Enterprises are yet to find satisfactory levels of resiliency and sustainability to operations. To sum up According to a Gartner survey of supply chain leaders, 73% of the average Supply Chain IT Budget Will Be Allocated to Growth and Performance. All rights reserved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To examine supply chain management priorities, performance, and anticipated trends, APQC conducted its 10 th annual Supply Chain Management Priorities and Challenges research, including a survey of more than 350 supply chain professionals from around the world and across multiple industries. For more information on the research, click here.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

And the answer lies in how their 2023 went too. The implication for global freight beyond the now typical uncertainty is predictably elevated operational costs and soaring freight rates. With this fresh in mind, how are small and medium-sized importers preparing for 2024?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2024

In December of 2023 it was reported that $1.2 The dimensions of risk they monitor include the financial health of suppliers; reputational and criminal risk; operational risk; cyber risk; and regulatory risk. First, it is done through surveys. But no survey-based mapping is ever complete.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

UK fleet managers have modernisation clearly in their sights for 2023, against a backdrop of fluctuating fuel prices and driver shortages. In response, 94% of fleet managers are investing in new technology in 2023 to boost operational modernisation and improve the driver experience.

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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. Agile operations. Continuous improvement.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 9, 2023

NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, today launched further findings from its report — 2023: The Road Ahead — that delivers some strong insights into the UK Fleet Industry. And 94% are increasing their technology investment in 2023 to improve the driver experience and support driver safety. Samsara Inc.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2023

(NYSE: IOT), a pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, today announced new research, revealing that over half (55%) of physical operations leaders surveyed in the UK and Ireland could have a hybrid or electric fleet by 2025, rising from 42% currently.

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Ship Monk

MAY 8, 2023

May 08, 2023 — At ShipMonk, we’re proud to help so many ecommerce brands shine in their individual industries. So much so that we’ve been bestowed the 2023 Sun Sentinel Top Workplaces Award ! As an ecommerce fulfillment company, we couldn’t do that, and shine ourselves, without amazing team members. That’s paramount.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 15, 2024

The workforce problem is pervasive, and the study confirms that most supply chain and logistics organizations have made changes to their operational, technology, recruitment and retention strategies to help combat the issue,” said Chris Jones (pictured), EVP, Industry at Descartes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Welcoming the Politecnico survey, the CEO of ICHCA, one of the Group’s founding associations, Richard Steele said, “As far as we are aware, this is the first example of publicly available empirical evidence about the use of the CTU Code made by forwarders , shippers and others responsible for safe packing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2023

A new survey commissioned by ProGlove, leader in wearable barcode scanners , has identified the ongoing struggles of warehouses trying to predict demand patterns accurately. Of those surveyed, just 39 per cent of respondents felt they could accurately predict trends and activity for the holiday season.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

From January 28 to February 4, a Chinese-operated high-altitude balloon was seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States. The company plans to invest $140 million in the initiative in 2023 as it implements the technology at its 940 remaining U.S. On February 4, the U.S.

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

She says it’s going to study the latest marketplace trends, come up with strategies to tackle fraud within brokerage operations and work on short, medium, and long-term legislative and regulatory solutions. The stage is set for a transition towards greener operations. Let’s hope their efforts make a real difference!

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Still, in 2023, 55,000 UK workers suffered from work-related health issues, and 29,000 workers were injured. Companies have fewer experienced employees who are knowledgeable about their operations, processes, and safety procedures to lead by example. from 2023 to 2030. Changing priorities and expectations.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

The following data is from a survey we conducted last month (May, 2023) across hundreds of small business importers who tap Freightos.com’s global freight marketplace. This made supply chain living easier – most (74%) importers report that their logistics operations are at least as smooth as they were pre-pandemic.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

. “There is no better time to talk about the state of the industry and the challenges we need to address heads-on,” said Michael Brandl, EVP Operations Software EMEA at Körber Business Area Supply Chain. More than 250 global supply chain experts are expected to attend Körber Elevate EMEA 2023.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Transportation operations can then be limited with these reductions in available routes causing an increase in transportation costs. Project cargo weight on these possible compromised roads and railways should be a concern even with DOT route surveys. These places included East Africa, Canada, France, and Britain.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As we turn our attention to Lunar New Year in February 2024, the survey paints a muted outlook. However, challenges persist for logistics companies operating in the areas of water, road, and air freight. Most people don’t expect an increase in orders during this time when shippers usually order things early to avoid delays.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

That’s according to a recent survey led by Deposco of 200 supply chain leaders working for European retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, or 3PL/4PL firms. In general, operators understand and accept this but they are also eager to attack it more proactively.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The 2023 Third-Party Logistics Study, released today at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals EDGE conference in Nashville, Tennessee, provides industry insights into the current state of the 3PL market, the importance of relationships and the value 3PLs provide. Those positions are also among the most difficult to retain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

. “There is no better time to talk about the state of the industry and the challenges we need to address heads-on,” said Michael Brandl, EVP Operations Software EMEA at Körber Business Area Supply Chain. More than 250 global supply chain experts are expected to attend Körber Elevate EMEA 2023.

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3PL Links

APRIL 29, 2024

In the supply chain domain, technology functions similar to Prometheus’ fire, shedding light on management and increasing cost transparency and operational efficiency. Processes are accelerated, increased efficiency is brought about, and operational openness and compliance are encouraged.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

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. Sustainability 2023 was officially the worst climate year on record. Competing with Amazon A Criteo survey found that when all other things are equal (i.e.,

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2023

in the second quarter of 2023. The expansion of manufacturing and distribution operations in the state. According to a recent survey by the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce , 82% of businesses in the state are struggling to find workers. This is below the national average of 4.1%. This is especially true for warehouse jobs.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 31, 2023

CTP has signed deals totalling 96,000 sqm at five of its logistics CTParks across the Czech Republic since the start of 2023. Dr.Max operates across the CEE region and Italy, with 17,000 employees and 2,500 pharmacies in countries including Poland, Slovakia, Hungry, Bulgaria and Romania as well as the Czech Republic.

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