3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

With predictions of a looming recession, it’s important to understand the latest trends to prepare for the new year. So, what are some of the trends we can expect in 2023? Rate increases are not a new trend, but with inflation at a record high for the second year in a row, shipping increases are expected. Digital Technologies.

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 24, 2023

Predictions in the logistics industry Retailers wishing to maintain a leading position within the industry must understand and leverage their supply chain trends. This is in addition to the operational measures they take to ensure prompt and efficient delivery of merchandise. For example, inflation erodes away about 8.5%.

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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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3PL Links

APRIL 16, 2024

Image source: Wikimedia | Top 9 Technology Trends for Your Warehouse in 2024 Distribution warehouses bear a great deal of responsibility these days because of the direct impact their operations have on the customer experience. The solution is found in robotic automation, which is the topic we will discuss in this article.

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3PL Links

MAY 23, 2024

Image source: Public Domain Pictures | The Growth of Cross-Border E-Commerce: Trends and Predictions Over the past few decades, cross-border e-commerce has grown tremendously. This makes it feasible to facilitate similar operations on a global scale through the use of the internet and e-commerce platforms, like Amazon.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 25, 2021

Thomas Wiesmann from BEUMER Group , pictured above, knows which sortation trends owners are following, how they can react to them and where the journey will take them. The companies intend to save costs with their systems, to pursue a more environmentally conscious approach and above all follow market trends. Market trends?

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Mark Morley, Senior Director, Product Marketing at OpenText , provides his supply chain trend forecast for the year ahead. With the introduction of new ESG mandates worldwide, companies are being forced to make significant changes to their supply chain operations.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image source: Flickr | Navigating Trends and Projections in Logistics for 2024 The logistics industry is always changing due to fluctuations in the market, technology advancements, and the never-ending quest for efficiency. For instance, the usage of blockchain technology will grow in the supply chain to guarantee product traceability.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry. TRENDS IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY. One of the well-known trends in the food and beverage industry is the continued growth of cold chains. This makes sustainability one of the top trends in the food and beverage industry.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Plenty of examples of warehousing. This allows companies to keep a closer eye on inventory levels, product flows, and shipping. Less product damage and better brand experience for customers because there’s no intermingling between one company's goods and another's. Their pros and cons. Answers to common warehouse questions.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains | Image source: Flickr Understanding logistics trends is essential for business, and trend research may help organizations of all sizes predict changes, spot areas for innovation, and remain relevant in a market that is becoming more and more competitive.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

It showcases the latest products, technologies, and services from over 900 exhibitors across various sectors and industries. Robots offer many benefits for supply chain operations, such as increased efficiency, productivity, accuracy, safety, and flexibility. Here are some of the examples that caught our attention.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2021

During a year when e-commerce sales skyrocketed, the global pandemic impacted supply chains around the globe, and transportation capacity contracted across most modes, while companies worked to get their logistics strategies realigned with this “new normal” operating environment. Playing the Waiting Game.

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Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2022

By offloading some or all of their logistics operations to a reputable and reliable third party, companies are free to focus on this important task without worrying about whether their products get to end customers safely, securely and on time. One example of this is DB Schenker’s new site in Prague next year.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2015

It goes without saying that warehouses need to find ways to prioritize workplace safety for the health and productivity of the workforce. But what are some ways organizations can streamline operations for improved results overall? Optimize Labor Productivity. Boston Consulting Group research shows 1.2 by the year 2025.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2022

With a manufacturing operation based on Assemble-to-order (ATO) , success hinges on being able to get products to customers quickly. There has to be tight control over inventory, and production planning and scheduling need to ensure product delivery. The configurator can also generate jobs for the shop floor.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Chemical manufacturers often process raw materials into refined products used in other industries or within the chemical industry. However, raw materials costs have been rising recently, along with additional operating costs in the chemical industry. How can chemical manufacturers better manage their operating costs?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 15, 2022

Increased wages and benefits haven’t been enough to reverse the trend. Amidst a ‘perfect storm’ type of environment, warehouse and DC operators are aggressively seeking ways to digitise operations, add automation technology and integrate those technologies with software systems,” said Keith Fisher, president, Honeywell Intelligrated.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. With that in mind, here are a few trends for 2021 that could help your business outlast the pandemic: Supplier Diversification. Automation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 28, 2023

China tensions and the pandemic-driven distribution crisis forced businesses to give priority to supply-chain resiliency over the cost-cutting that once sent that production to Asia, particularly China, consultants and deal makers say. companies opening factories in Mexico, for example, nor investment in private real estate.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 25, 2021

Thomas Wiesmann from BEUMER Group , pictured above, knows which sortation trends owners are following, how they can react to them and where the journey will take them. The companies intend to save costs with their systems, to pursue a more environmentally conscious approach and above all follow market trends. Market trends?

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

Has your company ever suffered problems with, implemented, or even considered implementing a sales and operations (S&OP) planning process? More to the point, though, for S&OP to be effective, it matters not whether a company uses Excel spreadsheets or the latest best-of-breed sales and operations planning software.

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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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EazyStock

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. Throughout the last decade, the main trends were digitization and globalization. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. Greening” the Supply Chain.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Strict quarantine restrictions in places like Hong Kong are also complicating operations for many air cargo providers,” Burnson adds. Companies like Home Depot and Walmart, for example, are chartering ships while smaller organizations like HomeLife Media have started buying jewelry, dog supplements and other items from U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

For example, using a 5G network, a parts tote could communicate that the tote is 80% depleted for this SKU which would trigger a re-order of the necessary parts. The digital twin models the constraints in transportation, warehousing, production and then can produce optimized plans to handle the inevitable exceptions that arise.

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Conger

JULY 16, 2021

In this article, we show you the biggest warehouse automation trends in 2021 that could change your warehouse operations. For each of the trends, you’ll learn: What it is and how it works. 11 Warehouse Automation Technology Trends. A warehouse management system (WMS) is an example of digital automation software.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 28, 2021

Let’s talk about the TOP 5 trends. Artificial intelligence: Cognitive automation technology brings intelligence to automate administrative tasks and speeds up operations. For example: price prediction and demand forecasting. Working along, the industry finds ways to work easier and measure better their performance.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Ralf Duester, member of the board of the SCM software specialist Setlog, shows which trends will shape the year 2023. In the fashion and fast-moving consumer goods sectors alone, these are more than 100 brands, including, for example, Marc O’Polo, Jack Wolfskin, KiK and Wenko. Collaboration will be implemented. foreign workers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

More than 1,500 exhibitors from Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa will present their current portfolios of products, systems, and solutions for efficient intralogistics processes to an international industry audience across 125,000 square meters of the fully booked exhibition centre—7% more exhibit space than last year.

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Bringg

AUGUST 5, 2020

This post looks at how click & collect works, why demand for it is trending now, and what retailers can do to ensure click & collect experiences that are also good for their business. While interest in click & collect is not new, 2020 saw a massive spike in demand and turned it into one of the hottest retail trends.

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WorkWave

JUNE 10, 2024

By accurately calculating overhead costs, field service businesses can ensure they are pricing their services competitively and making informed decisions about their operations. The term refers to the ongoing, indirect expenses incurred while running a business that is not directly tied to the creation of a product or service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

Supply chain resilience is crucial for ensuring the continuity of business operations, the delivery of essential goods and services, and the protection of public safety and national security. The port handles about 11 million tons of cargo per year, including automobiles, containers, coal, and farm products.

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3PL Links

MAY 11, 2023

Image source: Pixabay | Maximize Your Efficiency: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends to Adopt in 2023 We can all agree that the supply chain is critical to a business’s operational success, right? The eurozone finished the year at 9.2%, after reaching double digits this quarter.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. Demand forecasting software can integrate with your ERP or business system to automatically generate a demand forecast that considers demand variance, seasonality, trends and promotions.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. Demand forecasting software can integrate with your ERP or business system to automatically generate a demand forecast that considers demand variance, seasonality, trends and promotions.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

But there are a host of other metrics and KPIs on the operations side that have just as great an impact on the profitability of your ecommerce business. This, of course, means that streamlining those warehousing and fulfillment operations can drive profitability. Making sure the right product gets in the right place is important.

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