Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

It’s time to focus on how we innovate and optimize our businesses and operations in this permanently altered world. Across many of our industries, conventional wisdom about best practices for supply chain operations and logistical networks is being challenged. Automate, automate, automate – This is not a new idea or trend.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

” Driving the demand are a number of trends that will bring with them other problems. Autonomous trucks and drones are the 800-pound gorilla in logistics technology trends,” according to Adam Robinson from logistics company, Cerasis. The post Drone Operator Wanted: apply within? It’s for people.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

Brand new for 2022, the IMHX Sustainability Zone will combine physical displays, augmented reality, and virtual reality demonstrations to give visitors a ‘deep dive’ into the many steps that companies operating in the supply chain space can take to make sure they perform as sustainably as possible. sustainability?refers

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Women in Trucking

JANUARY 5, 2020

Stretch and exercise. Strengthen weak muscles supporting the spine with moderate daily exercise, such as a brisk walk, biking and weightlifting. Driver Darrell Hirengen suggests taking deep breaths, keeping a stress journal to identify triggers, reducing caffeine consumption, getting enough sleep and exercising daily.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 2, 2023

The following are six key challenges faced by medical device manufacturers and how ERP analytics can transform operations—from regulatory compliance to supply chain optimization. Manufacturers can exercise better control over the return and exchange of items bought from suppliers, ensuring smooth operations.

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20Cube Logistics

MARCH 6, 2022

New trends come up in the markets in a very rapid succession and sometimes multiple times in a season. Manufacturers need to cater to the customers in accordance with the trends and for that reason the supply chain needs to be extremely agile and resilient. The post Walking Ramp in Air appeared first on 20Cube Logistics.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2022

Brand new for 2022, the IMHX Sustainability Zone will combine physical displays, augmented reality, and virtual reality demonstrations to give visitors a ‘deep dive’ into the many steps that companies operating in the supply chain space can take to make sure they perform as sustainably as possible. sustainability?refers

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The effects of the economic shutdowns stemming from the COVID-19 crisis have trickled down to Q4 and have managed to create unforeseen supply chain challenges for business operations across North America. Operational KPIs. Predictive Analytics. What may work for one company may not drive results for the other. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.

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Bringg

AUGUST 16, 2018

With rising costs of fuel and driver salaries on the rise, the initiative could become a costly exercise. Amazon, for example is able to offset some of its financial losses on their delivery operation ( $7 billion in 2016! Will DoorDash subscription start a trend in food delivery?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 24, 2022

For your business, converting to digital means you will be able to identify trends around things like customer preferences as well as define an optimal future direction for your organization from a technology perspective. Solutions to equip you on the journey.

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FLS Transport

AUGUST 6, 2020

And as carriers have options… they are exercising them in search of margins. And with peak season right around the corner, analysts predict this trend isn’t dying down any time soon. And these rising insurance costs aren’t just bad news for the drivers already operating on thin margins. It’s more bad news for shippers.

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RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Trying to meet current market demands with obsolete systems is an exercise in futility, and that is causing many shippers, carriers, and forwarders to struggle. These major areas of the challenge include: Scalability to shift productivity levels and focus on meeting current market trends and consumer demands.

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Locus

JANUARY 28, 2022

A trend that is likely to stick. The trend is likely to continue in the new year. Last-mile operations have different meanings for different sectors. This can prove to be a daunting exercise without the right software and tools. Do you wish to optimize your home service operations with smart and efficient logistics?

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RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Trying to meet current market demands with obsolete systems is an exercise in futility, and that is causing many shippers, carriers, and forwarders to struggle. These major areas of the challenge include: Scalability to shift productivity levels and focus on meeting current market trends and consumer demands.

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RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Trying to meet current market demands with obsolete systems is an exercise in futility, and that is causing many shippers, carriers, and forwarders to struggle. These major areas of the challenge include: Scalability to shift productivity levels and focus on meeting current market trends and consumer demands.

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RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Trying to meet current market demands with obsolete systems is an exercise in futility, and that is causing many shippers, carriers, and forwarders to struggle. These major areas of the challenge include: Scalability to shift productivity levels and focus on meeting current market trends and consumer demands.

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RPA Labs

AUGUST 31, 2021

Trying to meet current market demands with obsolete systems is an exercise in futility, and that is causing many shippers, carriers, and forwarders to struggle. These major areas of the challenge include: Scalability to shift productivity levels and focus on meeting current market trends and consumer demands.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Is there a common trend in inventory management? Hence following so-called industry trends may not always yield targeted results. This system uses Multi-Echelon Planning as a base combined with statistical models we developed that are applied at different phases of the exercise.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 2, 2023

If you’re already knee deep in design iterations and fulfillment provider RFPs, we hope you’ve already gone through this exercise. Historical Trends: Is this niche growing, holding steady, or heading downhill? These often indicate rising trends and problems you can solve. What Problem is your Product or Brand Solving?

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 30, 2020

This process involves determining the critical components for your operations and then, working with production personnel, identifying which ones are sourced from high-risk areas and lack ready substitutes. Once this exercise is completed, your company can then assess the risk from tier-two suppliers onwards. 1) Create Transparency.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Although it’s hard to know for sure, here are three trends that are likely to shape the supply chain industry over the next 12 months. Building resilience into their operations, either through new business strategies or new digital capabilities, is now a key priority for all shippers, carriers and logistics service providers.

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ShipLilly

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The pandemic created unpredictability, making it virtually impossible to operate on a just-in-time basis. This is a trend that is undesirable since excess inventory tends to have a detrimental effect on cash flow. Historical data, as well as informed projections, can be useful in this exercise.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

The first one arrived a few years ago when a growing number of companies started treating supply chain design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise. It was a strategic/tactical analysis, disconnected from day-to-day operations, and the software tools were difficult to learn and use.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

This series on logistics and preparedness aimed to allow for a gross calibration of the truth; before concluding the series with a few thoughts on major shortcomings in preparing militaries for their operations, let’s recap the previous posts. ‘ The water in the well – how much logistics readiness is enough?

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Pet Ownership Trends and Opportunities The good news? In 2023 alone, nearly 70% of US households owned at least one pet—a trend that doesn’t seem likely to slow down anytime soon. This trend isn’t just convenient; it’s also highly profitable. These trends could redefine the future of our beloved pet world!

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Improved ability to predict and manage trends: After you’ve spent a while working with freight benchmarks, you’ll get a feel for the directions of seasonal rate fluctuations and other pricing trends. That doesn’t necessarily mean you need to use only competitors or peers that operate in your industrial sector.

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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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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 24, 2019

He is an internationally recognized thought leader and author on trends and issues across supply chain management. Sherman: The supply chain operates in silos. You have operations here and procurement over there and sales right here, for example. NextGen Supply Chain: What is the value of digitization to the supply chain?

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2018

John Louth once wrote of a widespread tendency to misread the significance of lift and sustainment to operational scenarios. [2] The further one nation has to operate from its bases, the longer and more complex are its lines of communication, and the less strength it can put into the field. [4]

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

However, if you operate in the B2B sphere, where you are much more likely to negotiate prices than set them according to policy, it’s often necessary to explain your reasoning. If you haven’t done a segmentation exercise, that would be a positive first step towards understanding customer profitability.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 22, 2018

Supply chain security continues to occupy our minds as we intermingle our desire for national prosperity through global trade with our desire to prevent the loss of native capacity to build military capability, mobilise and sustain operations. Economist Kenneth E. Distance, once again, became important to the military mind.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 17, 2019

It is difficult avoid feeling that the successful outcome of the International Forces East Timor (INTERFET) operation was achieved despite of logistics organisation and preparedness, not because of it. We are fortunate in that an Official History of the INTERFET operation is being written.

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Logistics in War

MAY 16, 2018

John Louth once wrote of a widespread tendency to misread the significance of lift and sustainment to operational scenarios. [2] The further one nation has to operate from its bases, the longer and more complex are its lines of communication, and the less strength it can put into the field. [4]

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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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CLX Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

Today, companies have varied interpretations of “visibility,” largely due to evolving business demands and globalization trends. The most common goals of supply chain visibility include the following, but as your company completes this exercise, be sure to include quantifiable metrics: Reduce business and supply chain risk.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 30, 2018

In the heavily fragmented freight forwarding market, providers are setting themselves apart by developing new platforms to help customers optimize operations. Your provider should start by mapping your current supply chain to understand the processes, players and handoff points, then configure the solution around your operations.

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FLS Transport

JANUARY 4, 2021

It will be all-hands-on-deck as the greater economy, industrial, manufacturing, and housing businesses all fire back up and that pent-up demand and idle cap-ex are exercised. (2) Since August we’ve been operating in a market where dynamics have pushed spot rates above contract rates. 7) The RFP cycle will be permanently altered.

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