Morai Logistics

MARCH 10, 2021

Just as the dimensions of supply chain have transformed, so has supply chain management in response to them—here are the biggest forces influencing it today. . The supply chain landscape has seemingly undergone a seismic shift over the past year. The growth in ecommerce has been astounding.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

As we head into a new year it is a good time to take a look at the coming year and see what it may hold in the way of trends. We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management.

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Shipchain

APRIL 17, 2019

The most high-tech things it could do were make phone calls and send text messages, all hand-crafted in T9 of course. Fast forward fifteen years and now my cellphone also doubles as my HD camera, portable music device, library, fitness tracker, and of course, my means to call and text. Further benefits of A.I,

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3PL Links

JULY 7, 2023

The Role of Data Analytics in Supply Chain Management | Image source: Pixabay This article describes the transformation that data analysis and the supply chain are fostering and how it will impact business intelligence. Intelligence-driven businesses are interested in supply chain management and data analysis.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

I have no crystal ball, of course, but instead I will tap into my consulting experience, add a dash of research, and fire it all up with some imagination to try get a picture of how the supply chain environment may look in eight years’ time. How 3D Printing will Shorten Supply Chains. Welcome to the Robotic Future.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is written by Atakan Kantar & Doğa Kurt from Solvoyo, and examines the ongoing trend CPG companies going direct-to-consumer (D2C).

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Supply Chain Manager’s Multi-function Display. By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2021

One event after another pushed the overall supply chain to its limits. There is extraordinary demand in every single part of logistics and supply chain-related service offerings. Diversify your supply chain. Follow the latest trends and expectations in the supply chain to get ahead of the curve.

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 1, 2020

2019’s over, but there’s plenty of technology to look back on over the course of the year to see what affects it had on supply chains. Supply chains looked to a number of other technologies to elevate the running of their operations last year. Nonetheless, there’s plenty more to cover. Blockchain.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

When I first began planning this article, the most significant impacts of COVID-19 were primarily limited to Mainland China. Air Freight Transportation Trends 2020. Below are the statistics as provided by Seabury, and reported in a Flexport article in mid-April: Capacity from Europe to North America is down by 52%.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

Supply chains are continually disrupted by container shortages, a lack of air freight capacity, and movement restrictions implemented by governments to combat the pandemic. The Dark Store Trend. That was the question I considered in my 2019 article. Target Hitting the Mark With Fulfillment From Stores.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 30, 2020

Until the Coronavirus began wreaking its havoc, global companies could run their supply chains on the assumption that disruptions would be rare and short-lived, and that products should be sourced, produced, and distributed at the cheapest locations to be found, wherever in the world that may be. 2) Diversify Your Operations.

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10xLogistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

When I first got into Linkedin (Yes, I am an earlier adopter) it was a community of practitioners who would exchange ideas and thoughts on real issues, mega-trends and other more practical items of supply chain. According the article cited above, FOBO can be a direct result of our "big data" world. And FOMO began.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Multiple factors are fueling this shift — from inventory correction to nearshoring — and the trend is not expected to reverse anytime soon. The trend is more important than the current value in this situation,” Strickland continued. What does this mean for freight rates?

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2017

The Logistics Trend Behind The Latest Trend. Contributed Article. About the Author: Founder of ShipStarter, Kenneth is a 25+ year professional of the supply chain industry. Are You Up With The Trends? Online retail has had a striking effect on manufacturer and retailer supply chains, changing how they work.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Brandon is a writer connected with digital marketing and supply chain management. In this article, he writes about the characteristics of an effective supply chain manager. . WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Writing Skills.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Multiple factors are fueling this shift — from inventory correction to nearshoring — and the trend is not expected to reverse anytime soon. The trend is more important than the current value in this situation,” Strickland continued. What does this mean for freight rates?

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Globalior

APRIL 18, 2021

As with any other industry, it is important to keep staff motivated in supply chain and logistics. Supply chain work can be repetitive, mundane, and highly stressful. Of course, the idea is to achieve an activity level of 100%, but this is very rarely practically possible. How to motivate logistics staff?

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With that question answered, I’m giving the rest of this article over to highlighting several business and supply chain issues, which, if you are experiencing them in your enterprise, are potent indications that CTS analysis should be on your agenda —for execution at the soonest.

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Turvo

MAY 27, 2020

Digitization remains a concept escaping most of the supply chain. According to McKinsey & Company , the average supply chain has a digitization level of 43%, and only 2% of supply chain executives say their organizations are focused on digital transformation. Of course, even shippers have problems.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Imports and exports are being disrupted by turbulence in the supply chain. What’s in the article: The Supply Chain Bullwhip. The nearshoring trend. Turbulence in every aspect of the supply chain, including imports and exports, continues. The Supply Chain Bullwhip.

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10xLogistics

AUGUST 30, 2016

In an article today titled " At Ports, A Sign of Altered Supply Chains ", they discuss the muted growth (or at least not shrink) of the trucking and ocean business. There are some key shifts happening: Demand Sensing Supply Chains: These have finally come into their own.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2018

Sometimes I just like to live on the edge, which is definitely a qualifying status for anyone bold enough to make predictions about the future of supply chain operations and management—but I just can’t help myself. The supply chain talent gap will not be a concern in the supply chain of 2028.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Imports and exports are being disrupted by turbulence in the supply chain. What’s in the article: The Supply Chain Bullwhip. The nearshoring trend. Turbulence in every aspect of the supply chain, including imports and exports, continues. The Supply Chain Bullwhip.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this article, we’ll explain why that should be and how your company can avoid S&OP problems by investing correctly in the people and their interrelationships , without which it’s simply impossible to tie the moving parts of S&OP together. The Supply Chain Head. Who’s Who in the S&OP Process?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Article Summary. Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018. Students can enrol in courses from anywhere in the world.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

Today’s article will build upon that post with a discussion of the major factors influencing demand for WMS solutions, and the dynamics behind this demand. These trends are based on insights ARC obtained from discussions with numerous organizations throughout our primary research process.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

To gain a sharper picture of what ecommerce-related technologies logistics professionals should be watching, we reached out to industry experts to develop a short-list of trends and solutions that need to be top of mind for today’s logistics professional. The name of the game is capacity,” says Clark.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

In this guide, we’ll walk you through actionable steps to secure the title of a shipper of choice, boosting your supply chain efficiency and cementing your reputation. What’s in the article: What actionable steps will earn you the title of a shipper of choice ? What are the benefits of being a shipper of choice?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 27, 2019

I spend all of my time in supply chain and logistics software, focusing on the lower-middle market. [01:54] 12:30] Tell us about some of the trends you think are going to impact the industry over the next five years. Of course, there is the migration from retail to ecommerce. [17:29] [00:21] Opening / Introduction. [00:57]

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2018

How close are we to supply chains that can run themselves? Artificial intelligence can already automate much of supply chain. It can also make a supply chain that learns and adapts by itself. There is enough AI technology today for supply chain operations that can run unattended for long periods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2022

These current factors, in addition to the atypical activity of the recent past (whipsaw demand pattern), render time-series trends less relevant than in more stable environments. So, what methods can we apply to better gauge future trends? Qualitative Review of Explanatory Variables. I’ll save you the suspense, you will be wrong.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Nearshoring, an idea that was gaining traction before Covid and has exploded since, is the trend of companies moving manufacturing out of China and other Asian countries and into Mexico, where shortened supply chains can ship products all over the U.S. That puts Laredo in a unique position along supply chains.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

Here are my top 10 tips to boost your Supply Chain performance towards Best in Class. OK, why do so many organisations struggle with the same old Supply Chain Challenges? I’ve been working in Supply Chain for over 40 years, and consulting for the last 25, and I see many organisations still struggling with the basics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

We’ve all been talking about the looming supply chain talent shortage for quite some time. But I just read an article about another labor shortage Walmart is facing: store managers. The supply chain’s little-known weakest link: railroad workers. Nations aim to secure supply chains with “friend-shoring”.

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