U.S. Business Logistics Costs Reach All-Time High
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2023
business logistics costs grew by 19.6% year-on-year in 2022 after coming in at $1.937 trillion in 2021, according to CSCMP's annual State of Logistics Report.
Logistics Buyers Survey with Jim Bierfeldt
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 1, 2022
Jim Bierfeldt and Joe Lynch discuss the logistics buyers survey created by Jim and his team at Logistics Marketing Advisors. Jim Bierfeldt is the Founder and President of Logistics Marketing Advisors. Jim has had a 35-year career in marketing and communications, including 25+ within the logistics industry.
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North Carolina named best state for business – Logistics a big reason
Kanban Logistics
JANUARY 26, 2021
In this article, we’ll examine the reasons why the Tar Heel state is considered the best state for business, while looking at the role that logistics plays in this designation. Why is NC the best state for business? The best state for business…and logistics? in terms of favorable business costs.
State of Logistics 2021: Full speed ahead
Logistics Management
JULY 12, 2021
business logistics costs fell 4% as shippers found new ways of moving freight. Like the supply chains they serve, logistics managers must now fundamentally rethink and redesign their solutions—and how they do will define their future success. In a year of unprecedented disruption, U.S.
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USB-connected Desktop Printer Supports Logistics
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 8, 2024
To enhance its affordable desktop and mobile printer ranges, TSC Printronix Auto ID today launched the DH220E desktop device with USB connectivity, designed for affordable, everyday printing demands in busy logistics operations. The DH220E’s casing is also made from 30% recycled plastic.
Inside the Shipper Mind with Jim Bierfeldt
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Jim is the Founder and President of Logistics Marketing Advisors, a full-service marketing agency exclusively focused on helping logistics businesses drive profitable growth. About Jim Bierfeldt Jim Bierfeldt is the Founder and President of Logistics Marketing Advisors.
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U.S. business logistics costs fall 4% in pandemic year of ‘chaos,’ new study finds
Logistics Management
JUNE 24, 2021
business costs, buffeted by a COVID-decimated year of “chaos” worldwide in 2020, fell 4% to $1.56 of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), nearly an all-time low, according to a new authoritative report on the logistics sector. That amounted to 7.4%
A Logistics Marketing Plan: 5 Steps You Should Follow
Cyzerg
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Logistics & warehousing are the lifeline of the supply chain. But just like any other business, logistics companies face tough rivalry in the face of looming competition and globalization. So, what can help your business survive and thrive? A sound logistics marketing plan can help!
5 Steps to Create a Logistics Marketing Plan
Cyzerg
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Logistics & warehousing are the lifeline of the supply chain. But just like any other business, logistics companies face tough rivalry in the face of looming competition and globalization. So, what can help your business survive and thrive? A sound logistics marketing plan can help!
The Generative AI Revolution: A Glimpse Into Logistics 4.0
Trinity Logistics
DECEMBER 8, 2023
As the industry pivots from Logistics 3.0 to Logistics 4.0, Let’s follow, Alex, a seasoned logistics manager, into his journey with Generative AI in logistics. Hopefully, it will help you determine how to best apply this to your business. Logistics 3.0 vs Logistics 4.0 The days of Logistics 3.0,
Georgia's Ports Remain Open for Business – Logistics Manager
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 15, 2020
The GPA would like to… The post Georgia's Ports Remain Open for Business – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. Normal vessel operations and terminal services continue, as well as Monday-Friday truck gate hours.
To Outsource or Not to Outsource Your Business Logistics – What should you do?
ShipLilly
JULY 23, 2019
Fulfillment, managing your orders, tackling customer service, and reverse logistics are just some of the many options that you can enjoy from a fulfillment center. The post To Outsource or Not to Outsource Your Business Logistics – What should you do? So outsourcing realistically make sense both short-term and long-term.
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Small Businesses Thrive at Logistics Park
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 4, 2023
SEGRO has welcomed three new customers to its logistics park in Rainham, as it continues to meet strong demand for well-located and modern industrial space in East London. The businesses will be located in the development’s Enterprise Quarter which provides industrial space designed to enable small businesses to thrive and grow.
WMS at Heart of Expanding Business – Logistics Business® Magazine
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 29, 2020
29th October 2020 Workplace solutions leader Resource Furniture Services (RFS) has signed a fully bundled, five year contract for SnapFulfil’s advanced cloud-based warehouse management system… The post WMS at Heart of Expanding Business – Logistics Business® Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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247 Customs Broker
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
In the fast-paced world of business, the focus is often on growing the organisation. Yet protecting the business, its people and its assets should not… The post Protect your people, protect your business – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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Do People Skills Matter in the World of Logistics?
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
How you develop your sales team has a big impact on your logistics business. ” One of the areas that the Logistics of Logistics specializes in is people skills development that is designed for the busy logistics professional. The post Do People Skills Matter in the World of Logistics?
REPOST: Understanding Uber Freight with Raj Subbiah
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 26, 2022
Raj is Head of Product for Uber Freight , a logistics platform built on the power of Uber with the goal to reshape global logistics and deliver reliability, flexibility and transparency for shippers and carriers. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.
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Suttons buys DHL’s tanker business – Logistics Manager Magazine
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 1, 2019
We see DHL’s bulk commodity chemical business as complementary to our existing offer and in line with […]. The post Suttons buys DHL’s tanker business – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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Logistics Business welcomes new magazine editor
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
In a move that signals Logistics Business ’s ongoing ambition to cement its commanding position as the only English language logistics magazine with a truly international circulation, it has appointed industry veteran Peter MacLeod as its magazine editor. Peter’s first edition as magazine editor will be the February 2023 issue.
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APM Terminals MedPort Tangier Opens for Business – Logistics Manager
247 Customs Broker
JULY 4, 2019
APM Terminals MedPort Tangier Opens for Business Morocco is quickly becoming one of the most important transshipment locations in the world as a result… The post APM Terminals MedPort Tangier Opens for Business – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Five Hidden Skills that Military Veterans Bring to Logistics
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 12, 2018
Use your company’s military veterans and their five-hidden skill sets to make your company logistically successful. Central to the eventual Allied victory was not just General Patton, who swung his military units to attack in the opposite direction, but also a little-known logistical unit. 3) Coach and Inspire to Improve.
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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 7, 2022
While this is not exactly the best news to hear, it’s time to move on to this week’s logistics news. This is putting the squeeze on small businesses. The post This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Walmart to buy Alert Innovation. That’s all for this week.
What is Lean Logistics? 5 Ways to Manage Lean Logistics Effectively
3PL Links
APRIL 13, 2023
What is Lean Logistics? 5 Ways to Manage Lean Logistics Effectively | Image source: Unsplash The application of lean management ideas to supply chain performance is known as lean logistics. Lean Logistics analyzes and removes non-value-added operations in order to enhance the flow of commodities and save expenses.
BMTP Embraces Team Player Spirit for their Expanding Business – Logistics Manager
247 Customs Broker
JULY 22, 2019
Amidst the waves of constant swirling changes throughout the industry over the past few decades, BMTP port has continued growing, steadily evolving with top quality… The post BMTP Embraces Team Player Spirit for their Expanding Business – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
Penske Logistics recognized in 2021 Top 100 Truckers list by Inbound Logistics
Penske Move Ahead
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Paving the way in innovative transportation and logistics solutions, Penske Logistics has been selected as a 2021 Top Trucker by Inbound Logistics. For continuously providing the kinds of trucking solutions that our readers need, Inbound Logistics is pleased to recognize Penske Logistics as a 2021 Top 100 Trucker.".
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Amazon offers employees $10,000 to start delivery businesses – Logistics Manager Magazine
247 Customs Broker
MAY 15, 2019
Amazon is offering employees $10,000 funding to start a small business owning and operating a package delivery company in the US. The scheme, part of… The post Amazon offers employees $10,000 to start delivery businesses – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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Dissecting the Transformation: A Critical Examination of Logistics Education in Universities
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 26, 2023
Logistics, as an indispensable component of the global economy, has witnessed tremendous growth and change in recent years. As businesses continuously strive to optimize their supply chains, the necessity for skilled logistics professionals has intensified.
Logistics Unleashed: Unveiling the Most Pivotal Events that Shaped its Development
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
JUNE 1, 2023
Logistics, the art, and science of managing the flow of goods, has come a long way since its humble origins. In this captivating article, we delve into the annals of history to explore the most important events that paved the way for the extraordinary development of logistics as we know it today.
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The Role of Logistics Management in Optimizing Supply Chain Operations
Locus
APRIL 3, 2023
All successful modern-day businesses rely on an efficient system of logistics management. An effective logistics solution is critical for optimizing supply chain efficiency, reducing costs, improving customer satisfaction, and supporting sustainability goals. What is logistics management? What is logistics management?
The Top Now That’s Logistics Blog Posts for 2021
Now, That's Logistics
DECEMBER 24, 2021
The last 20 months or so have really tested the world’s supply chains, transportation networks and logistics systems. Today, we are sure that their larger siblings – heavy lift cargo drones like Volocopter’s VoloDrone – will do the same with the logistics industry. Just a decade ago, toy drones took the world by storm.
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E-commerce, booming economy fuel 11.45% rise in U.S. logistics costs, new report says
Logistics Management
JUNE 18, 2019
Business Logistics Costs (USBLC) rose 11.4% That’s according to the authoritative State of Logistics report released today by A.T. Kearney, sponsored by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and presented by Penske Logistics. Riding a booming economy, U.S. to reach $1.64 trillion-- or 8% of 2018’s $20.5
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Suttons Tankers to Buy DHL's UK Bulk Chemical Business – Logistics Business® Magazine
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 1, 2019
The post Suttons Tankers to Buy DHL's UK Bulk Chemical Business – Logistics Business® Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. DHL’s dedicated services in packed chemicals, bitumen, lubricants and fuels will remain with DHL. Michael Cundy, Managing Director […].
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Understanding Uber Freight with Raj Subbiah
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Raj is Head of Product for Uber Freight , a logistics platform built on the power of Uber with the goal to reshape global logistics and deliver reliability, flexibility and transparency for shippers and carriers. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.
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221 Strong US Economy Fueling Supply Chain Opportunities: State of Logistics Report
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 19, 2018
Things are looking up for supply chain sector, according to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual State of Logistics Report. . Here are some highlights from the report: • United States business logistics costs are at $1.14 Kearney partner and report co-author. trillion, or 7.7%
Technology Is Reshaping Logistics
LandLink
JULY 30, 2020
During this decade, e-commerce and IoT have irreversibly altered every aspect of logistics management. In the digital transformation age, logistics is once again undergoing a major shift. These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field.
Penske Logistics Presents: Third-Party Logistics Providers Helped Companies Navigate Supply Chain Challenges
Penske Move Ahead
JUNE 21, 2022
Surging demand, tight capacity, supply chain disruptions and inflation kept intense pressures on the entire logistics sector throughout 2021, and 2022 seems to be offering little respite as uncertainties linger. The State of Logistics Report was introduced today at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. to $831 billion.
My Thesis on FOMO for Logistics and Supply Chain Technology Has Stood The Test of Time
10xLogistics
AUGUST 21, 2022
Paraphrase: "We reduce the logistics' cost as % of GDP which results in lower costs for goods and services, which lifts the standard of living for all Americans" - Don Schneider Don Schneider That phrase, while I many not be getting it word for word, has stuck with me from the day I met him almost 30 years ago.
CSCMP State of Logistics Report Fall 2023 Update: Resilience and Relationships Take Center Stage for Shippers
Penske Move Ahead
OCTOBER 3, 2023
“The markets, in general, have experienced a strong shift in favor of shippers in terms of pricing and capacity availability,” said Josh Brogan, a partner with the global consulting firm Kearney and co-author of the 34th Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) Annual State of Logistics Report. of the national GDP.
State of Logistics Report Released: 3PLs Continue to Foster Resilience and Drive Investments in Supply Chain
Penske Move Ahead
JUNE 20, 2023
Global volatility has continued to disrupt supply chains, and flexibility, efficiency and resilience are vital for companies throughout the logistics sector. The report is produced annually for CSCMP by Kearney and presented by Penske Logistics. “We logistics expenditure, increased to $896 billion from $844.5 billion in 2021.
The Fifty Shapes of Amazon Logistics
Blue Grace Logistics
APRIL 21, 2020
Companies like WholeFoods and Amazon are changing up their logistics goals in a big way, something that is likely to ripple through other similar industries. Amazon Tips its Hand to Logistics. So what happens when the e-commerce giant turns its eye towards logistics? Amazon Logistics.
Transporeon Named Top Logistics IT Provider by Inbound Logistics
Transporeon
APRIL 19, 2018
Winners are chosen based on their knowledge, experience and technology that optimizes logistics, provides supply chain excellence and transforms organizations. Each year, Inbound Logistics develops a list of the Top 100 Logistics IT Providers.
Logistics Business: How to make a successful business
LoGo
JULY 15, 2019
And that made then more demanding, which increased competitiveness in all sectors, including the logistics business. O post Logistics Business: How to make a successful business apareceu primeiro em Blog LoGo. Technology and new media channels brought more access to information to customers.
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Supply chain logistics for a freight forwarder business
LoGo
MAY 24, 2019
Do you know what supply chain logistics means? O post Supply chain logistics for a freight forwarder business apareceu primeiro em Blog LoGo. Therefore, managing this structure efficiently is a good way to guarantee an effective final result. Well, but what is […].
CLX Logistics Named a Top 100 3PL Provider for the Seventh Year by Inbound Logistics
CLX Logistics
AUGUST 20, 2020
Blue Bell, PA, August 20, 2020 – CLX Logistics, LLC (CLX), a global 3PL and 4PL provider of chemical transportation management systems, supply chain consulting, and intermodal transportation services, announced today that it has been named a Top 100 Third-Party Logistics Provider for 2020 by Inbound Logistics.
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