Now, That's Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

As a seasoned professional with 30+ years of experience in this ever-evolving sector, I am excited to share my industry insights and provide commentary on the latest news and trends shaping the landscape. Collaborative efforts hold immense potential to drive meaningful change. Let’s hope their efforts make a real difference!

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

That being said, this innovative tool has been instrumental in identifying clear indicators of market fluctuations and how that intel has helped shippers prioritize business strategies. Here’s some key highlights from the Q3 2023 LCI: Anticipated revenue maintains a positive trend. Collaborative partnerships. Agile operations.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Bucking this trend is a daunting proposition and even those large volume shippers that are already embracing powerful logistics IT solutions to more efficiently manage spend, like transportation management systems (TMS), fleet tools, optimizers and others, are still frequently overpaying greatly for spot moves.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2021

Internally stored data on pre COVID-19 trends no longer offers the same value and insight with the changing landscape of supply chains. It’s time for LSPs to shift their mindset and further embrace vertical and horizontal data collaboration. Using vertical data collaboration to optimise operations . The benefits are manifold.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Combining these technologies with the growth of robotics, including cobots that interface and collaboratively work with humans can help fulfillment centers improve e-commerce operations. Several dynamics and trends are impacting the warehousing and supply chain landscape. This has shifted goods from retail shelves to warehouse racks.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2016

Collaboration has always been seen as the stepchild at the logistics dinner table. It's nice to have around, but no one really wants to think about what collaboration means for the company. After all, how can two competitors collaborate without compromising the information and structure of each company?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. Digital technologies will allow companies to increase their visibility, collaboration, speed, and responsiveness ?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Businesses were unable to operate at the same level of efficiency as they were facing operational inefficiencies and the increased need for remote collaboration. Industries are facing the need to plan new strategies and invest more in technology to gain a stronger foothold. E-commerce platforms are now ubiquitous in the B2C space.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

One of the most critical aspects of strong OTR freight management and operations is proper carrier collaboration and partnerships. The value gained from rapid scalability and collaboration is critical for the modern supply chain. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Learn More.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

When you track transportation metrics and KPIs like transit time, on-time pickups, and percent of truckload capacity utilized across your carrier partners, you can identify trends and opportunities for streamlined OTR transportation management. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Forecast Demand?with?Analytics.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 2, 2023

To provide a comprehensive overview, the author draws from various academic studies, reports, and surveys to shed light on the latest trends and best practices in supply chain management. SMEs, with their experience and established networks, can learn from the disruptive solutions and risk-taking mindset of startups.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The pandemic squeezed trucking capacity as well, as spot market rates rose to accommodate the spike in freight demand caused by evolving consumer trends and consumption channels. . As companies digitalize their workflows, collaborations across the value chain could become more common, bringing us closer to true end-to-end visibility. .

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Compactor Management Company

JUNE 5, 2023

By implementing strategies for resource recovery and reuse, businesses can minimize waste generation while maximizing the value extracted from resources. Collaboration among stakeholders is crucial in establishing effective waste management systems.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Ralf Duester, board member of the SCM software specialist Setlog , summarises which trends will shape the year 2022. In road transportation, there is a strong trend towards e-vehicles and hydrogen-powered trucks. Studies show: One of the biggest challenges companies in industrialised countries currently face is a shortage of workers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

Recent studies suggest that an estimated one-third or more of US food waste is coming from households. The Food Waste Challenge will prioritize innovative projects that measure household food waste and encourage collaboration among researchers and practitioners across various sectors and disciplines.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Ralf Duester, board member of the Bochum-based SCM software specialist Setlog, shows which trends will be important in 2024. At a glance: The top ten SCM trends in 2024 1. Open-source software is increasingly convincing In detail: The ten most important SCM trends in 2024 1. Skilled labour shortage forces action 2.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

But is it a good strategy to wait for things to go wrong to ask the CFO to step in? However, according to this McKinsey study, most industries report supply chain and logistics cost in the range of 1.8% But is it a good strategy to wait for things to go wrong to ask the CFO to step in? Paul Humbert, Esq.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

With the E2E exception-base autonomous planning, the system automates decisions from demand forecasts, production plans, and order fulfillment strategies to delivery with minimal need for manual intervention. It’s a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and unwavering dedication to efficiency.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

A recent analysis by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) indicates that if existing trends persist, we could see a potential driver shortage reaching up to 175,000 by 2024. Read also: A Study of Unit Economics in Last Mile Delivery Is it essential to reduce last-mile delivery costs for vehicles?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 17, 2013

Case Studies. |. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Main | Importance of Proactive Master Data Maintenance in SAP SCM Support » Collaborative Platform for Enterprise of Future. Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! Instance Consolidation Strategy.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Efficient inventory management, layout organization, and operational strategies are key to meeting customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits. Moreover, AI excels in preventing stockouts and overstocking, promotes supplier collaboration, and optimizes warehouse management.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 13, 2021

At FEFPEB’s spring meeting, held online at the end of April, Secretary General Fons Ceelaert ( pictured ) said following a successful pilot scheme with PEFC in the Netherlands, FEFPEB is now defining a strategy through its working group on sustainability and certification.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Case Studies. |. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. « Utility of iPads on Shop Floor | Main | Making Cash on Delivery attractive to E-Retailers » Supply Chain Collaboration and Social Media. Social media can also be used to collaborate internally.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

These e-commerce trends are placing increasing pressure on logistics teams to keep up with demand volatility, provide incredibly fast delivery, and reliably fulfill all their promises to customers and consumers. The study projects a risk-adjusted $31.2 Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Operations Research began when scientists demonstrated the value of analytics in the study of military logistics problems in the 1940s as a result of the complex requirements of World War II. By the 1960s, a clear trend had developed in shifting more time-dependent freight transportation to truck rather than rail.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Case Studies. |. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Emerging business needs and stiff competition are forcing organizations to rethink on the business strategies, often requiring them to identify avenues for improvements and leading them towards what is known as "Transformation".

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 25, 2016

As explained by Lauren Weber of The Wall Street Journal, this is part of what makes vocational programs attractive to students, especially those who may not have the time or financial resources available to complete a traditional course of study. . However, recent events suggest this trend is coming to a sudden stop.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

While it’s imperative to focus on budgets and business initiatives that will take precedence over the next year, it’s just as important to keep an eye on the big-picture trends that are shaping the industry. o9 Solutions’ supply chain experts and leaders are sharing their insights on the trends that could become prevalent in 2023 and beyond.

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Q: What are the latest trends in logistics education, and how does your program address them? Gerard Burke, Georgia Southern University: A continuing trend is the challenge to attract students to pursue a career often perceived as humdrum. Experiential learning is another trend seen as valuable to both hiring companies and students.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Case Studies. |. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. « Delivering the Goods in Online Grocery Business | Main | Scheduling Order Release Process Intelligently » Fulfillment Options - Recent Trends. Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! Offerings. |.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 19, 2018

This new customer-centric reality is prompting manufacturers and retailers of all sizes to revisit their strategies and capabilities to succeed in this highly-dynamic, highly-uncertain, and highly-competitive environment. with about 60 percent of all U.S.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2015

But the main goal of these technologies will be to enable 3PL companies to connect, collaborate and engage with their clients seamlessly in order to improve the speed and quality of service. The State of Third Party Logistics: Technology Innovations Driving a Service Mindset. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

To reiterate that reshoring is more than just hype and a very important topic for us to consider the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study found that 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. Location of factories is fundamental strategy. Most of them, however, never left our shores.

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The Logistics Academy

AUGUST 1, 2017

Analysts note that the Danish super carrier is positioned to identify the best ocean lanes for the initial launch of this collaboration. But, just how soon this strategy will be implemented is “the $64 million dollar question,” says Bennett. A new study from Deloitte – Industry 4.0

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2016

Many of these trends were in response to unforeseen surges in fuel costs and regulatory fees, but lower fuel charges over the last year have helped to reduce the urgency to avoid FTs at all costs. It enables the production to keep prices low by making each entity accountable to the end users.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

In short, this survey is saying, among many other studies and reports, that those shippers who partner/outsource to a 3PL are staying competitive because the shipper is able to bring on immediate expertise through the use of a 3PL and the shipper then is able to compete and stay on top of all the latest changes in logistics capability.

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