Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Compliance: Governments around the world are demanding greater supply chain sustainability in an effort to reduce emissions. Carriers can not only achieve sustainability goals but also meet their OTIF targets. Landscape Report. Improved investor branding and increased returns? Sounds like a win-win.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2018

Driver shortage is a major concern for companies striving to improve the performance of their fleet, according to a 2018 global benchmark study , conducted by Descartes, that surveys fleet managers from a wide array of industries and logistics providers. Technology Boost.

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Morai Logistics

APRIL 4, 2019

In response to growing demands, experts consider cloud logistics as an optmization tool for the transportation supply chain industry in 2019. Regardless of these risks, Cloud logistics is expected to make a significant impact on the transportation supply chain industry in 2019. 52% reported compliance. Simplify business.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The findings were derived from an online survey of 250 executives at leading U.S. Sourcing is the heart of today’s global supply chains, and decisions made on sourcing impact everything from transportation and shipping costs, to both social and regulatory compliance concerns.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The result is a sub-optimal supply network, with inventory piling up at some sites, while dissatisfied customers survey empty shelves at others. He analyzes and tunes a whole range of processes such as Demand Planning, Replenishment, and Transportation Optimization, to continually match supply to demand as efficiently as possible.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

There’s a lot of exception management involved in transportation management - timing of delivery, temperature requirements, etc. Turney Thompson, vice president, Kenco Transportation Management. As cloud and SaaS continue to grow, companies will look toward their ERP to enable process improvements to meet today’s challenges.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

And when it comes to transportation, find a partner who can help you traverse the evolving pandemic. Meaning, instead of opting to minimize excess inventory by only ordering what they would need to meet expected orders, they are ordering more additional inventory to avoid shortages. Skilled Labor Shortage. According to U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The key difference between the two can perhaps be explained in the following example: A 3PL provider working with a paint manufacturer may package and store products as well as transport them to retailers and/or customers. Transporting and storing perishable food requires advanced logistics that is beyond the reach of many companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

What follows are the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence. McKinsey did a survey in which just under half of the companies in their survey said they understood the location of their tier-one suppliers and the key risks those suppliers face. ESG Compliance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

GroundCloud cloud-hosted software platform combines operations, safety and compliance, and is used by final-mile carriers to receive customer delivery orders and plan and execute routes based on those orders. In its January survey of grocery executives and consumers, Grocery Doppio, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based percent to 105,623 TEUs.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Road transport is a heavily regulated industry so there are naturally several mandatory training requirements, depending on the work being carried out. There is a legal requirement to meet the 35 hours of training every five years and if uncompleted, this can result in £1,000 fine. 3: Specialist licences. 4: First Aid Training.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 28, 2018

I am kicking off some new research on the Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems market in the next week or so. According to ARC’s definition, transportation execution (TE) systems & marketplaces allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay using the software or marketplace.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

To ensure that more truck drivers are back home in the evening, for example, the forwarding association Elvis wants to set up a meeting network for full truck loads. In Germany, more and more companies have put the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions and compliance with the Supply Chain Act at the top of their agenda.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The study is a global body of research analyzing how manufacturers , transportation and logistics (T&L) firms, and retailers are preparing to meet the growing needs of the on-demand economy. Key Survey Findings. Only 39 percent of supply chain respondents reported operating at an omnichannel level.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2018

Survey: ELD compliance hits 97% as full enforcement begins (FleetOwner). warehouse is 34 years, according to a survey by real estate services firm CBRE. On the transportation management systems (TMS) front, Kuebix introduced SupplierMAX, “a comprehensive inbound program to increase the efficiency of inbound freight operations.”

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Transportation costs make up 60 percent of overall logistics expenses for all shippers and 3PLs. For these companies, the use of a dedicated transportation management system, such as Cerasis™ Rater , can be deployed to lower transportation costs across the entire supply chain. Implementation Costs.

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WorkWave

MAY 16, 2023

Additionally, a recent survey from the U.S. For this reason, the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has implemented a 34-hour reset rule. Cost Implications Companies must invest in additional resources, such as staff or technology, to manage their fleets’ compliance with these regulations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 15, 2022

As a result, this industrial workforce requires the right tools and technology to meet increasing customer demand. In Samsara’s State of Connected Operations report surveying over 1,500 operational leaders, 54% of all respondents cite easy-to-use technology as a key factor in how they recruit and retain employees.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

To compete in today’s omnichannel landscape, many companies are reevaluating traditional supply chain practices with an eye toward meeting their customers’ expectations for real-time information, responsive service and fast, cost-effective delivery options. A major change in order fulfillment may be looming, the survey suggests.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Supply chain transparency and low-emission transportation are some of the many emerging trends that retailers are adopting to stay ahead of the game. Factory audits, CO2 reporting on the supply chain, and compliance with regulations are some of the ways in which visibility can be ensured. times faster than those that were not.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The lack of drivers and other skilled workers continues to be a major challenge for the logistics industry for the third year running, according to Paragon Software Systems’ annual UK customer survey. The survey found that over half of respondents believe this to be a major issue. Compliance to U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 5, 2022

However, based on a Forbes survey, 60% of respondents indicated automated warehouse investment was ‘Very Likely’ this year, while a further 19% said ‘Likely’. This legal requirement was enforced following the introduction last year of Natasha’s Law, and software exists that automatically highlights any allergens for compliance with that law.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 18, 2018

“The digital supply chain will be the predominate model within the next five years,” agree 80% of respondents to the Material Handling Institute’s 2018 annual survey. The technology for a digital supply chain starts with a transportation management system like SwanLeap. overspend for one month. Automated and Optimized.

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Blog on Log

NOVEMBER 27, 2006

C-TPAT survey gives members chance to sound off Are companies who participate in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism really achieving tangible efficiencies by partnering with the U.S. CBP turned to the University of Virginia to help design and conduct the survey. government to secure their international supply chains?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2016

In a 2012 survey by Forrester and Zebra Consulting, reports Cigniti Technologies , only 15 percent of manufacturers had implemented at least one Industrial Internet of Things solution. Transportation costs are considerable for many manufacturers, and leveraging technology to make transportation more efficient, helps reduce overall costs.

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Penske Move Ahead

JANUARY 14, 2019

The transportation industry is evolving at a faster rate, arguably, than ever before. As detailed in the National Private Truck Council’s (NPTC) most recent Benchmarking Survey Report , private fleets expect to add more equipment to keep pace with the rising amount of freight. Leasing Trends and Advantages.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

In our recent omnichannel fulfillment and distribution survey, we asked manufacturers, retailers, and ecommerce companies about their use of technology. Another said, “Shuttle systems will be required to meet growing need, but ROI is very tough due to excessive cost.” Compliance to U.S. June 27, 2018 ·. Download Now!

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The new flight helps meet increased customer demand and supports businesses in Asia Pacific expand internationally,” the FedEx spokeswoman said. In terms of custodial control, the new flight enables greater custodial control and reliability to meet the needs of customers in Australia and Singapore and around the region.”.

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Automotive Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2018

Some ports were also marked down in the Anfac survey because their facilities were working beyond capacity, while overall it was noted that there was a “need to improve handling during the loading and unloading of vehicles on board vessel to achieve greater compliance with the instructions of the [various] brand[s]”.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) have been around for several years, and while 3PLs may have existing software suites, such as our very own transportation management system, the Cerasis Rater, many supply chain managers are still implementing in-house technology solutions that have severe capability limitations. Use of AI Will Increase.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

Per GT Nexus , 75 percent of executives surveyed recognized the digital supply chain as an important factor for the next five years. Supply chains must evolve to meet an increasing number of omnichannel sales, and technologies must be integrated within existing systems to reach maximum efficiency and productive value.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Shippers recognize the need for agility, but 42 percent of survey respondents said they have not made the required changes to improve their agility over the past five years. Yet, only roughly a third of all survey takers agreed that companies do enough to effectively manage last yard issues. Compliance to U.S. 3PLStudy.com. .

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Data for the survey was based on feedback from 651 usable responses from shippers, or users of 3PL services, and non-users of 3PL services, as well as 3PL sector respondents. Compliance to U.S. Contact Jeff Berman. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

A recent series of surveys conducted by a prominent industry think tank indicates that the current state of global logistics is characterized by extreme urgency and the pressure to deliver above and beyond—regardless of mode. Furthermore, they want their carriers to stay focused on meeting evolving consumer needs.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 8, 2018

However, it’s their inability to meet shipper expectations that’s holding them back. Among the report’s key findings was that forwarders that quote manually took 57 hours on average—an improvement on previous surveys, but still 20th century performance. to Singapore and on to India. “It

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The Logistics Academy

JULY 19, 2016

However, once geography is taken into consideration, organisations need to take it a step further and assess the quality and breadth of its transport infrastructure. The mark of a good 3PL is one that can provide scalable warehousing and transportation services based on the customers’ needs and /or market conditions.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

In February this year, FedEx joined BiTA, and Dale Chrystie told FreightWaves: “We want to work on developing common standards around blockchain technology in the transportation industry, and we continually try to enhance the customer’s experience, and blockchain is tied to that.” Blockchain Meets Supply Chain.

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