Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Call it a cop-out if you like, but predicting which logistics and supply chain trends will make a difference to businesses in any given year has become notoriously difficult, given the speed at which technology in particular, can suddenly disrupt the way things are done. 2018 Update: How Did the Trends Progress?

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 7, 2023

Margins remain challenged in many industries, and strategic finance teams are scouring their companies’ profit and loss statements looking for opportunities to trim costs. That complex set of contingencies makes it impossible to optimize a truckload network based on benchmarks, rules of thumbs or national averages.

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ShipLilly

DECEMBER 7, 2022

For a long time, industry experts and observers suggested that e-Commerce was the next big thing and that it’s here to stay. After all, they would be one of the key modalities for quickly transporting goods from different parts of the globe. Counting the cost of a trend that never really took off.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

Another trend that would hardly go unnoticed is the surge in digitalization. Of course, this is nothing new to the industry, but the COVID-19 pandemic made companies innovate ways to establish or maintain a strong online presence. Plan your transportation budget. Diversify your carrier network.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Because of the reputation that the Authorized Agent Program at Trinity Logistics has, we are often asked how to get started in the industry. The best way to get started in the industry is to work side by side with someone already successful! Continuing Education: Staying stagnant won’t get you very far in this industry.

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Ship Monk

JULY 27, 2022

We’re talking, of course, about demand forecasting, or the process of predicting customer demand for a product or service. Demand forecasting helps you: Optimize inventory Align with your operational strategy Analyze demographic and product trends Surprise and delight customers Protect yourself against financial risks Prepare for peak season.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

Let’s take another look at how procurement, computing power, industry 4.0, cyber security, advanced robotics and automation became top priorities for research, development, and implementation throughout the past year’s operations in the manufacturing industry. . In other words, some manufacturers continue to resist the trend.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

A clear vision for how the market and the fleet can work in unison is at the heart of fleet management within the trucking industry. Of course, that all depends on seeing the activities that are occurring, benchmarking current carrier operations and continuously improving. It will also help with revaluation and refocusing when needed.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2019

Towards the end of last year, passenger car production in Poland looked like it was going to finish lower for the second consecutive year, after being affected by weak sales in the EU. up on the previous year, according to the Polish Automotive Industry Association. In 2017, Poland produced 689,700 finished vehicles, 1.2%

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

FIG 1: China-West Coast and China-East Coast rate indexes show a regular GRI trend. After each spike on the graph, the percentage against baseline slides during the course of the month, invariably finishing lower than baseline. FIG 2: The regular GRI trend was broken in August, because prices continued to increase over 15 days.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Booming online retail is expected to add well over £5bn to a total of £79bn e-commerce sales this year in the UK, according to analysts at Edge Retail Insight. Whilst the lockdowns have dealt a devastating blow to high street footfall, there has been a surge in shopping from home.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The legislation would give the Treasury Department’s Federal Financing Bank $20 billion to be invested over the course of 10 years to take action on the recommendations using loan guarantees, issuing securities-backed financing or purchasing debt. The retailer also beat expectations for revenue, posting net sales of $2.53

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2018

It is essential in organizing activities in the transportation industry effectively and efficiently. The challenges that the transportation industry faces are enormous. Government regulation that touches on aspects of volume and carriage is another force that’s in play in the industry. Download White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Today we continue our “Top Blog Posts” series, after covering the top posts in manufacturing , supply chain , logistics , and transportation so far, by bringing you a subject all of us must focus on: Business. We also want to provide some of the best content from us and guest bloggers around general business trends and practices.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2019

But these same disruptions are also causing serious challenges to the transportation industry in China and Asia at large. . Several trends are already apparent. Consumption is weakening and retail sales are down. in 2019—a downward trend that indicates what’s in store for the future. The immediate effects in China .

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FLS Transport

AUGUST 20, 2020

And some capacity was expected to leave the market after a really tough 2019 for carriers…. The wild swings in volume and capacity since March have been shocking even for those that follow these types of trends. This trend continued through June and the beginning of July…. But, no one was predicting a complete market disruption.

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Ship Monk

JULY 12, 2023

Josh, a California native, brings an extensive range of distinguished technology expertise and a proven record of enterprise leadership to bolster ShipMonk’s position as a global leader within the ecommerce logistics and fulfillment industry. What drew you into the world of technology-based logistics?

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A reliable starting point often begins with establishing an hourly rate that aligns with industry standards while also factoring in your specific operational needs and profit margin goals. You’ll need to assess how long each task will take based on past electrical jobs or industry standards.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 21, 2021

Although some industries are more suitable to work remotely, some are not. Of course, this process will not be like the “old normal” in many companies. For example, the marketing team may be off-site while your sales crew shows up at the office every morning.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Hopefully by getting to know Lyn, you’ll gain some insight into the life of an Independent Freight Agent, what it takes to be a success in the industry, and a little about what it means to be an Authorized Freight Agent with Trinity Logistics. Jen: How long have you been in the industry? I was so happy to come. It was brand new.

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LandLink

JANUARY 15, 2020

In fact, how you deal with returns, before and after purchase, can differentiate your brand, create a competitive advantage and even make you more profitable. Some in the industry that created the monster are trying to put it back in its cage. The holiday season, of course, is the one to dread in the returns departments.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Rob O’Byrne makes an early start with his round-up of supply chain and logistics trends that might make industry headlines in the coming year. His observations include trends in first and last-mile logistics, and the increase in SMEs entering global markets. 2020 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends: What’s Around the Corner?

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 29, 2021

The pandemic has sent the retail industry on a K-shaped trajectory — the final straw that has sent many retail chains into bankruptcy while also contributing to a surge in sales for many of the leading chains. That description is particularly apt to describe the retail industry.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

The answer is to benchmark your freight, of course. It simply means checking your company’s rates paid for freight transportation against those borne by its peers in the same or similar industries and shipping scenarios. That doesn’t necessarily mean you need to use only competitors or peers that operate in your industrial sector.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

As a freight broker , you know the importance of staying ahead of trends in your business. While globalization is here to stay, there are some indicators that the trend may be reversing. Consumers are also getting pickier, and domestic manufacturing offers stronger quality control, and quicker turnaround from manufacturing to sale.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But more blatantly than ever, container liners – and especially Maersk – are on a collision course with the tech companies that provide digital infrastructure for selling goods. The shaping trends of 2021 – limited capacity and rampant demand – are unlikely to continue on forever. Amazon as a carrier.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2016

Part of this drive toward more interest in analytics in distribution and manufacturing comes from the ability of analytics to reduce inefficiencies dramatically and increase productivity in both physical and virtual sales environments. Imagine the scenario mentioned above applied to the forecasting process.

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Forto

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Because one thing is certain: These days are an excellent opportunity for you to boost your sales and compete with your rivals. . After all, these two days are only two of the biggest sale days in the e-commerce. . billion in online sales in 2018. billion in online sales in 2018. That is an uplift of 23.3

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Logistics Manager

APRIL 27, 2018

Yet after the recruitment and hiring process is complete, another challenging task begins. Especially in recent years in the logistics and container shipping industry, more and more of the focus has been placed on processes and costs savings and less on the people behind the scenes. Development-Focused.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

To do so on an industrial scale—meaning that you wish to set up distribution facilities and establish a logistics network in the new geography—is no mean feat. It can be like painting the Sydney Harbour Bridge, as you tackle issue after issue, only to see those same problems crop up again later.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Industries. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. Publishing Resources Industries. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Clearly, the retailer does not want to lose a sale where the customer may not be able to pick up the item and hence does not order.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2018

Historically, returns of store-bought merchandise have amounted to 8 percent of total retail sales. Of course, one company’s problem is another’s opportunity. However, for e-commerce, that share ranges from 15 percent to 30 percent, depending on the product category.”.

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Logistics Manager

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Of course, we are working hard to further increase our leading position and are investing heavily to achieve this. Equally crucial for the future is that the industry succeeds in accelerating the energy transition so that the Port of Rotterdam can make a real impact towards achieving the Dutch climate objectives. million TEUs.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation. Just as few, if any, saw the severity of the current capacity crunch coming, it’s equally unclear just how long this trend will last. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly? There are No Crystal Balls.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 30, 2022

Prior to the pandemic, most folks who weren’t in the industry didn’t give much thought to global supply chains. If you’re looking for fresh, up-to-speed industry updates, here’s a list of 55 logistics, supply chain and global trade influencers that our team recommends you follow on LinkedIn and Twitter. Lisa Anderson.

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Automotive Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Brazil, of course, then after that Europe. For the automotive industry this tends to be an issue. Second, we used to be an industrial company, but our business model is changing a lot as we are becoming this brand with retail operations. Which are your biggest markets? Not congestion – our problem is space.

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FLS Transport

JANUARY 4, 2021

And some capacity was expected to leave the market after a really tough 2019 for carriers. One data point shows inventories declined 9% year-over-year while sales increased 9%. Industrial production and manufacturing are also coming back online. Of course, the annual RFP has been a staple of the industry for 25 years.

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