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The Secrets of Top Performers: Fleet Management as a Competitive Weapon

Talking Logistics

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. Key Trends Driving Change. The Financial Link.

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Anfac study downgrades port logistics in Spain

Automotive Logistics

The Spanish automotive manufacturers’ association, Anfac, has just released its annual Maritime Port Logistics Grading study, which identifies Santander (pictured), Sagunto and Pasajes ports as currently the best for vehicle processing in Spain. One aspect the study identified as being key was good road access to ports.

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Digital supply chain expectations outpace reality, says new study

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The study, “Embracing a digital future: How manufacturers can unlock the transformative benefits of digital supply networks,” reveals a disconnect between executives’ opinions of their DSN efforts and actual implementation. Transportation economist, Noël Perry, told Supply Chain Management Review that he was not surprised by the findings.

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Supply chain technologies highlight findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study – Canadian Shipper

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Nashville, TN — In an era where technology is continuing to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the newly released 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study (#3PLStudy) highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. The publication, available at www.3PLStudy.com

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2019 3PL Study highlights ongoing changes in shipper-3PL dynamics

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That is a key takeaway from the 2019 22nd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study, which was released today by Infosys Consulting, Penn State University, Penske Logistics, and Korn Ferry at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Edge conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

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The Pros and Cons of Decoupling, De-risking and Diversification of Supply Chains

MTS Logistics

Reduced dependency on a single logistics route or shipping company, minimizing the impact of disruptions like port closures or transportation challenge, is also a major benefit of risk diversification. The underlying logistics regulations, political stability and compliance are biggest challenges.

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Supply Chain Predictions for 2018

Material Handling and Logistics

There’s a lot of exception management involved in transportation management - timing of delivery, temperature requirements, etc. Turney Thompson, vice president, Kenco Transportation Management. According to a recent study by Pew Research study, 80% of consumers make online purchases, compared to just 22% in 2000.