Penske Move Ahead

MAY 20, 2024

Fleets using CNG met 70% of their fueling needs with renewable natural gas (RNG) on average in the annual State of Sustainable Fleets fleet survey. BEVs account for only 1-2% of all vehicles in the fleets of early adopters in the annual survey, though 90% of users of this technology expect their use to increase.

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Stord

APRIL 21, 2019

The use of predictive analytics in supply chain operations rose by 76% from 2017 to 2019 , according to survey data. Warehouse construction in the United States finally outpaced demand over the past three months. 30% of respondents said they were using this technology today, compared to just 17% two years ago.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The three trends we shall discuss below show that one of the main goals of businesses going forward will be to enhance the level of technological maturity by achieving more integration and intelligence in the use of data. Big data and analytics Big Data and analytics are taking center stage in a vast ecosystem of logistical data.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The construction industry seems to be flourishing. Commerce Department and reported by The Associated General Contractors of America on August 1, “ public construction spending climbed 4.7 percent, and private nonresidential construction spending edged up 1.8 Educational construction inched up 0.1 percent year-to-date.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Predictive Analysis in Logistics and Supply Chain: How to Apply | Image source: Pexels In logistics, predictive analysis is simply the process of identifying and forecasting patterns, trends, and behaviors in both human and machine learning approaches, data, and algorithms. This ratio increased to 54% in 2022.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Conversion can take multiple forms: owners often demolish former stores to make way for new construction, but many opt to turn existing buildings into warehouse space instead. Several recent surveys show that automotive supply chains are highly susceptible to cyber attacks. Others can’t enforce security standards on providers.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 24, 2018

According to the Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ) Economic Outlook 2018 survey, driver availability was the top concern amongst all respondents, for-hire carriers and private fleets, with regulation being their second concern. Furthermore, there is typically a substantial amount of construction needed to be done as a result of these storms.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 24, 2018

According to the Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ) Economic Outlook 2018 survey , driver availability was the top concern amongst all respondents, for-hire carriers and private fleets, with regulation being their second concern. Furthermore, there is typically a substantial amount of construction needed to be done as a result of these storms.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 24, 2018

According to the Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ) Economic Outlook 2018 survey , driver availability was the top concern amongst all respondents, for-hire carriers and private fleets, with regulation being their second concern. Furthermore, there is typically a substantial amount of construction needed to be done as a result of these storms.

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Logistics Manager

JANUARY 17, 2020

Separately, an initiative will kick off next week with distribution of a Port stakeholder survey to assess current and future training and technical needs. The Center will serve as a neighborhood “cyber-watch” system to protect data flowing through the port community.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Historically, companies needing greater warehouse capacity would have invested in new construction ? In a McKinsey surveyed, 59% of participants stated that a lack of executive vision was a significant obstacle to the digital transformation of their organization. [2] How great can the impact be? Consider warehousing space.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 24, 2019

The 2019 AHR Expo Exhibitor Economic Outlook Survey , sponsored by the ASHRAE Journal , suggests that this will be a good year for businesses in the industry. of the exhibitors responding to the survey rated their business prospects as “good,” while 28.6% In the survey given to exhibitors in the fall, only 4.8% In 2019, 23.8%

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Logistics Manager

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Because the data is kept on the Cloud and every office around the world has access to it 24/7. Moreover, our headquarters gathers Big Data and analyzes it to further improve the Company’s management and services,” Ms. Chayanit Ketutassa, Senior Operations Manager said, “Data sharing on the Cloud brings stability to the data.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A study by ADM Outside Voice research found that nearly 70 percent of consumers surveyed looking for food products that have a short, recognizable list of ingredients. are using AI to help with product development, tracking data and discovering what its customers want next. Some companies, like Campbell Soup Co., In the U.S.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Rigorous data is scarce is in this area. Data from the National Science Foundation’s 2015 Survey of Doctorate Recipients reveals an unemployment rate for science, engineering and health (SEH) Doctorates is 1.78%, compared to the national average of around 4% at the time. However, that same report indicated that about 12.9%

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WorkWave

JANUARY 14, 2020

Thanks to the experts involved with WorkWave Payments and our recent market data, we are happy to share our insights into what we can expect from payments in 2020. edition of the 2018 Global Mobile Consumer Survey from Deloitte. The demand for app-centric payments will continue to grow. payment system, change is edging closer.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

We ask our suppliers to hold pricing for six months, but we are experiencing difficulties,” a construction respondent noted. Looking at the October data, Tony Nieves chair of ISM’s Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said it was surprising that October’s NMI reading was as strong as it was, coming off of a record month.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 5, 2018

A construction respondent noted that lumber-related costs continue to increase as supply is also starting to become a problem adding that the market volatility of construction materials and the short supply of construction labor have added difficulty to long-term planning.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Suppliers of steel fabrication and metal working equipment and technology are looking forward to a significant rise in demand from the region’s resurgent construction sector, one of the key demand drivers for the fabrication industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2023

The data also signaled that supply chain leaders expect ongoing increases in operating costs, as 6 in 10 respondents expect operating costs to be 10 percent to 20 percent higher this year than in past years. Construction excavators are tearing through the equipment market. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

However, a growing omnichannel, e-commerce market share is making shippers look to squeeze every drop from data-rich environments to leverage capabilities and services to reduce costs to the end-user. Consequently, 3PL Logistics Companies must expand their services. 3PL Logistics Companies Expand Services.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

Instead, we need a way to constructively avoid the need for reverse logistics. As market and buying trend data becomes more abundant and IT systems more connected, retailers can better estimate demand and adapt their ordering. A plan is necessary, possibly based on one of the following strategies. Persuade the customer otherwise.

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Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

“We support a positive trade relationship between the US and China, and urge both countries to continue to engage in constructive dialogue and pursue sustainable trade policies.” ” – GM statement. With the sheer level of volume coming into the ports, road hauliers have also been struggling to cope.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2023

in March, a striking contrast from the picture a year ago when GEP’s index stood at 4.61, one of the highest levels of volatility in the 20 years of data. But doing so requires technology that is capable of analyzing data and patterns in order to predict what products will be in demand and where, and this is where AI comes into play.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2017

These cost- and time-effective solutions provide strong, reliable cellular and data connectivity in even the most difficult scenarios. Even five years ago, a survey of logistics and warehouse managers found that 85 percent used or planned to use mobile devices in their processes, while 62 percent used or planned to use smartphones or tablets.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The military initially was the leader in drone use, but corporations also are adopting them to survey construction zones, deliver packages and monitor inventory in warehouses, among other tasks. More recently, flying robots, or drones , have been designed to help with surveillance and other operations that are challenging for humans.

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Locus

JUNE 30, 2023

Manual methods like SMS, phone calls, and excel spreadsheets create data silos and hinder transparency. This is before considering the cost of constructing a custom application, which often entails multiple hidden expenses. uptime: According to a survey, 62% of supply chain companies have been hit by cyberattacks. Achieving 99.5%

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FourKites

DECEMBER 30, 2020

In this post, we’ll cover the benefits of adopting a yard management system; the opportunities for return on the investment in a YMS; and the ways in which real-time data can help you pursue continual improvement. The value of data in the yard. And yet, only 21% of companies have adopted a YMS. Decreased spotter labor expense.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

The data comes from the firm’s “2023 State of Transportation study,” which surveyed 500 transportation leaders, including carriers and shippers, at enterprises across the United States about their goals, priorities, and predictions for the next 12 months. They were trailed by construction (4.7 percent), manufacturing (4.5

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 21, 2019

According to Lehman, large greenfield projects with lengthy construction periods may face continued execution risks for a multitude of reasons. These solutions include dock automation, business intelligence, planning and management systems, Big Data analytics, SaaS applications and Cloud services—tools to modernize now weary legacy processes.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 5, 2019

Data from Dynamar, a Dutch maritime intelligence and consulting firm, shows that container traffic through Lomé grew threefold over the five years from 2013 to 2017. available for a feasibility study into the construction of the long-awaited Abidjan-Lagos corridor. . Low global ranking. Another 20,770 sq.m

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual back-to-school shopping survey, consumers plan to spend record amounts for both school and college supplies as families and students plan to return to in-person classrooms this fall. billion last year and an all-time high in the survey’s history. billion, up from $33.9

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Automotive Logistics

JULY 17, 2018

With a view to increased volumes, Quonset has committed to a $90m capital improvement plan and construction began in June this year. Longer-term investment is being made in the short-line rail link at Freeport and construction of phase one will be complete by November this year. . “It Volumes matching capacity. Surge in demand.

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World Food Programme Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2019

such as the construction of dams and roads?—?which NGOs such as Mercy Corps and Catholic Relief Services use data to verify the groups they support. WFP would like central and district local governments to take advantage of this data in planning infrastructure developments and community projects such as road repairs.

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