Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2021

Just last month I noted that warehouse labor productivity was hindered extensively by COVID-19 and that 80 percent of ARC’s warehouse survey respondents anticipate an increase of order throughput volumes in 2021. However, the wage increase for the transportation and material moving occupational group was up 4.2

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 8, 2018

That was a key theme in a Logistics Management reader survey of 349 freight transportation and logistics stakeholders. Many trucking observers have long maintained that the need for ELD is obvious, with most explaining that the industry has been reliant on paper logs for far too long. The highest grouping was the 27.4%

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Using this slogan, the Hamburg-based intralogistics and automation specialist STILL will be exhibiting innovative industrial trucks live in action in practical automation processes at this year’s LogiMAT trade fair from April 25 to 27th in Stuttgart, in Hall 10 at Stands 10B40, 10B41 and 10B51.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 26, 2015

a provider of integrated material handling and storage systems for industrial operations, is the first post in which we will have a few blog posts on robotics, jobs, and how millennials figure into the future of manufacturing. in May ( a value below 50 indicates that more manufacturing industries are losing jobs than adding ).

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Our annual salary survey reveals that the typical material handling and logistics professional earns $93,697. The single biggest challenge facing the industry is lack of qualified workers in all aspects of logistics.” Although material handling is not considered a glamorous role, it is a vital part of the organization.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 6, 2018

By Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director ·. However, during several of the industry conferences this spring, I had multiple conversations about what many are now calling a “labor crisis” in our industry. Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director. June 6, 2018. The time to turn the tables on the talent gap is now.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Storage Direct , the online retail destination for UK-manufactured storage products and solutions for home, warehouse, industrial, office and retail environments, has launched a newly designed and rebranded website. Storage Direct is offering a free bespoke site survey service for customers with larger requirements.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor ·. Ports surveyed in North Europe Global Port Tracker report include the six major container reports in North Europe: le Havre, Antwerp, Zeebrugge, Rotterdam, Bremen/Bremerhaven, and Hamburg. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. April 5, 2018. million TEU, which it said would translate into a 5.9%

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MARCH 20, 2018

It is a topic of daily discussion at every industry trade show and conference, while also getting a ton of attention in the form of commentary or data being issued fairly frequently. A good example of that was apparent in an October 2017 survey of 1,500 motor carriers conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI).

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 4, 2019

The logistics industry sees emerging markets growing at a healthy 5% pace in 2019, but a surprising percentage of executives are bracing for a crisis amid U.S.-China In Agility’s annual survey of more than 500 supply chain industry professionals, 55.7% China trade volumes this year, the survey shows.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The three industries reporting contraction in January are: Information; Other Services; and Professional, Scientific & Technical Services. This was a really strong start to the year,” said said Tony Nieves, chair of the ISM’s Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, in an interview. “It Jeff Berman, Group News Editor.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2016

The industry image of manufacturing is drastically changing, and the next generation needs to know why and how this is taking place and what's being done to ensure its continued vitality. Path , a 2011 report, initiated by the National Association of Manufacturers, found a qualified worker shortage of 67 percent across the industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

Today, the GRAF Group employs around 500 people worldwide and generates a turnover of more than 105 million euros. In order to move the tanks safely the company contacted KAUP, the German based forklift truck attachment manufacturer to provide a solution to this material handling task.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 4, 2018

The index was slightly pulled down by a cooling in new orders, which was hard-pressed to sustainable, given where it was the prior month,” said Tony Nieves, chair of the ISM’s Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, in an interview. . Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. March’s NMI is up 1.1% compared to the 12-month average of 57.7

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MAY 7, 2018

Revenue is expected to see growth this year in 15 of the 18 manufacturing industries. revenue growth estimate is really positive and very consistent with what has been happening with the PMI (the index ISM uses to measure growth),” said Tim Fiore, chair of the ISM’s Manufacturing Survey Business Committee. on average. About the Author.

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MAY 3, 2018

Even though the NMI was down in April, it is key to recall that 2018 started so strong with January’s reading off of a December that was on the low side,” said Tony Nieves, chair of the ISM’s Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, in an interview. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. There are a few things to factor into that.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 2, 2018

As previously reported, many trucking observers maintain that the need for ELDs is obvious, with most explaining that the industry has been reliant on paper logs for far too long. One of the key themes of the survey was that since ELD went into effect, securing truckload capacity has become more difficult. About the Author.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The only industry reporting a decrease in October is Educational Services. 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. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. About the Author.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The three industries reporting contraction in November are: Printing & Related Support Activities; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; and Primary Metals. Looking at demand, which Fiore groups together as new orders, customer inventories, and backlog of orders, with new orders up, customer inventories down 1.8% About the Author.

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MARCH 5, 2018

The two industries reporting contraction in February are: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; and Accommodation & Food Services. Tony Nieves, chair of the ISM’s Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said this was a solid report that would have been even better were it not for the steep decline in the employment reading.

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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. Since the beginning of the year, there has been a host of disruptions impacting the industry, starting with the ongoing driver shortage,” he said.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Seven non-manufacturing industries reported contraction in January in the following order: Retail Trade; Educational Services; Information; Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Management of Companies & Support Services; and Other Services. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 16, 2019

billion reinvested back into the trucking industry in the form of wages, benefits, and new, safer, and more environmentally friendly equipment. A recent Logistics Management reader survey of more than 120 logistics and supply chain professionals had somewhat of a measured view of the impacts of tax reform, to date. About the Author.

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JUNE 5, 2018

The only industry that was down for the month is Information. In an interview, Tony Nieves, chair of the ISM’s Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said that when looking at the four key metrics comprising the NMI, the one that rose the most was supplier deliveries, with its 4.0% Jeff Berman, Group News Editor.

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JANUARY 7, 2019

The only industry reporting a decrease in December was Mining, according to ISM. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. Jeff Berman is Group News Editor for Logistics Management , Modern Materials Handling , and Supply Chain Management Review. but still growing for the 113th month in a row; new orders rose 0.2%

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018

ISM said that 14 of the 18 manufacturing industries reported growth in January, including: : Machinery; Fabricated Metal Products; Petroleum & Coal Products; Primary Metals; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Computer & Electronic Products; and Transportation Equipment. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. The January PMI is 1.4%

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MARCH 1, 2018

Two industries reported contraction during the period: Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; and Furniture & Related Products. Comments submitted for the report by ISM member respondents were mostly favorable, with some reflecting specific industry themes. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. The February PMI is 2.8%

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MARCH 14, 2018

Those are some of the takeaways from the recently-released “ Home-Delivery Shopping Survey ” issued this week by global consulting firm AlixPartners. days based on the survey’s findings, continuing a downward trend over the past few years, with 2016 at 4.8 It is a fragmented industry now and it is tough to make money in it.” .

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

The two industries reporting contraction in August are: Wood Products; and Primary Metals. Tim Fiore, chair of the ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said in an interview that this was a very strong report, with all key metrics seeing solid gains. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. About the Author.

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APRIL 2, 2018

The only industry that saw a decline was Apparel, Leather & Allied Products. In an interview, Tim Fiore, chair of the ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said that despite the sequential declines, manufacturing remains in a good place. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. to a still-impressive 61.9 About the Author.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The four industries reporting contraction in October are: Wood Products; Primary Metals; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; and Fabricated Metal Products. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. Jeff Berman is Group News Editor for Logistics Management , Modern Materials Handling , and Supply Chain Management Review.

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247 Customs Broker

AUGUST 1, 2018

The only industry reporting a decrease in July was Primary Metals. A plastics & rubber products respondent noted that tariffs are resulting in Customs inspection-time increases on imported raw materials from China, adding that logistics seems to be improving, but his company is seeing a continuing tight chemical bulk tanker market. “If

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Conger

MAY 3, 2023

This is the way goods have been moved throughout history – until the invention of material handling machinery. Applications Physical labor can be used in practically any industry or warehouse setup since it’s the “default” material handling means. per hour per US federal law) to about $20+ per hour.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 22, 2020

s 2020 Women in Supply Chain Survey among 177 supply chain professionals, 17% of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are now women – a 6% increase compared to 2019 and the highest rate since the first edition of the survey in 2016. Lack of progress is not something the industry can afford at the moment. Stiffler concluded.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 24, 2023

The new rental service includes an on-site survey with a design specialist, a free project quote and plan, the assembly of large racking orders, routine rack inspections and optional material handling additions such as storage containers, pallet trucks, and step ladders.

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The Logistics Academy

JUNE 29, 2017

billion in 2016, according to a BI Global Intelligence survey. recently implemented two versions of an IoT technology, one for tracking product in its warehouses, and the other for tracking leased material handling equipment. The Internet of Things (IoT) is making its way into every aspect of life. By 2021, 22.5

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JANUARY 3, 2019

The six industries reporting contraction in December were: Printing & Related Support Activities; Fabricated Metal Products; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Petroleum & Coal Products; Paper Products; and Plastics & Rubber Products. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. December prices, at 54.9, Exports rose 0.6% About the Author.

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