GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. Smart Technology. Opportunities for New Markets. Managing Risk.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

A recent report says that more than 77% of companies said, in a survey, that they are investing in deeper and more collaborative supplier relationships to improve resilience and agility. Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Calls are increasing for a return to just-in-case (JIC) policies, with some citing this trend as a risk. planning offers an alternative to swinging the pendulum and as the strategy that provides the supply chain resilience leaders seek. Increasing critical parts inventory can be a smart strategy (e.g.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Two seemingly conflicting trends are coming together that, if addressed correctly, could provide retailers with a competitive advantage and make them more profitable. So, how can these two trends be mutually beneficial? These trends are an opportunity to create a win-win-win situation.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

A majority of consumers in new survey said they’re concerned about their online and in-store shopping history, such as transaction history and online searches, being used to provide better, more personalized service. and Centiro explored consumer trends in key markets in its 2018 Global Consumer Survey, released on Sept.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2018

Key Trends Driving Change. 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. Technology Boost. Secret Weapon.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Create an Employee Resource Group. One of the most common trends among WIT’s Top 100 companies was the establishment of employee resource groups (ERGs), often employee-led voluntary committees that represent a specific group of individuals. BlueGrace’s No. Stimulate Equity. View the Full Article on FreightWaves.

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Transporeon

APRIL 2, 2019

Checking the background info In 2015, the ocean freight rate trend was distinctly downwards – the SCFI declined from around 1,000 to just 500 during the year. But through 2016 (notwithstanding a post-Christmas tumble at the start of the year), the overall trend was volatile and heading upwards. More M&A activity is certain in 2017.

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WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2020

Market research aims to understand why consumers buy a product by blending economic trends and consumer behavior. Primary Research can be conducted via: Interviews; Surveys; Questionnaires; Focus/user groups; Test markets. Utilizing surveys, focus groups, and reading reviews, are all great ways to gain consumer feedback.

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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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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

carriers have reported that they have been at capacity utilization rates of 95% and higher from the last quarter of 2017 through mid-2018, as evidenced by recent surveys conducted on the Transporeon platform. Key Trends in Transport Logistics , RWTH Aachen University & Transporeon). Nearly half of U.S. or Is This Just Hype?

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The trend is to not simply respond to problems, but to analyse data and simulate scenarios proactively to enable customers to have maximum availability. The example of the TGW Logistics Group shows why these services are worthwhile. Example: TGW Logistics Group. Focus on cyber security.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 27, 2018

With the acquisition of Centriq Group Ltd, of Blackpool, UK, the international technology group Körber has reinforced its logistics systems business. The acquisition was completed on June 20th and is the latest in a series of takeovers by the Hamburg-based group. David Stanhope, CEO of Centriq Group, Ltd.,

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The Logistics Academy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Toll Group. On profitability performance, survey results indicate that excluding the impact of volume and rate changes, margin pressures for forwarders will intensify over the next five years. The Ti report mirrors much of what’s contained in a recent survey conducted by the consultancy Logistics Trends & Insights.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

This has continued into mid-2018, as evidenced by recent surveys conducted on the Transporeon platform. Key Trends in Transport Logistics , RWTH Aachen University & Transporeon). And adapt the transport allocation strategy to handle scarcity . or Is This Just Hype?

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247 Customs Broker

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 In 2018, the maximum allowable delivery time for free shipping was 4.1

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

To reiterate that reshoring is more than just hype and a very important topic for us to consider the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study found that 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. Nexant received about 200 survey responses from compounders, fabricators, equipment suppliers and toolers.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 7, 2018

the industry stabilizes,” the report states, “it becomes more important than ever for carriers to step up their efforts to improve their performance, discipline their investments, and sharpen their strategies for succeeding through scale or specialization.”. Dysfunctional trends.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2016

Additionally, the industry has added approximately 50,000 jobs per quarter over the past few years, and the trend shows no signs of stopping. Additionally, 81 percent of students who participated in Manufacturing Day 2015 who were surveyed showed an increased interest in pursuing a manufacturing career.

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Transporeon

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Ocean freight rates are expected to increase significantly in 2017 Based on a survey conducted by our benchmarking partners Xeneta , more than half (56%) of the respondents expect rates to increase while 44% believe rates will remain stable. In 2016 (notwithstanding the post-Christmas tumble in Q1), the overall trend has been upward.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

And whilst it’s exciting to work on the latest trends and technologies, if the Supply Chain fundamentals are not sound, it can all be for nothing. If you haven’t already, survey them! Group them by their needs and then develop your customer service policy around that, and what you can reasonably afford. L Plug Them!

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The process usually includes analyzing historical data for seasonal trends and product performance, as well as gathering current data on competitors, marketplace trends, future marketing plans and promotions. Creating graphs and pie charts out of your numerical data can make it easier to spot trends and gain insights.

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Automotive Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

In terms of the driver shortage, ECG’s president Wolfgang Göbel presented figures showing that over the next 10-15 years in Germany alone, 40% of truck drivers would be retiring, which given current trends meant a shortfall of 150,000 drivers. Drivers also need to be more secure in their daily practice.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2022

Mr. Ross was most recently Managing Director and Group Head of Stifel’s Global Transportation & Logistics Equity Research practice. To support same-day and next-day shipments, there is a trend of fulfillment centers being smaller and closer to consumers. This trend will be very advantageous for the less-than-truckload industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 23, 2021

Mr. Ross was most recently Managing Director and Group Head of Stifel’s Global Transportation & Logistics Equity Research practice. To support same-day and next-day shipments, there is a trend of fulfillment centers being smaller and closer to consumers. This trend will be very advantageous for the less-than-truckload industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Instead start with the foundation of your AI strategy, which should be an understanding of your company’s supply chain and your data. Planners are buried in tedious tasks using legacy, fragmented technology, which 48% say doesn’t help them do their job effectively, according to a survey by the boom! Global Network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

My company, FourKites , recently partnered with Reuters to survey over 450 supply chain leaders across the continent to learn about the concerns and challenges surrounding European supply chains, sustainability and the role of real-time visibility in streamlining operations. For the UK, it’s 71%. For Germany, it’s unanimous at 100%.

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The Logistics Academy

JUNE 29, 2017

billion in 2016, according to a BI Global Intelligence survey. Swisslog calls that strategy “prebubbling,” says A.K. “When the material handling truck picks up a group of appliances, a reader mounted on the truck reads the tag on each unit,” Montgomery says. By 2021, 22.5 The world will invest $4.8

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Part of the Woolworths group, Primary Connect operates a vast national distribution network comprising road, rail, ocean transport services and, like many 4PL providers, makes use of 3PL storage facilities. Let’s take a brief look at each one in turn: Primary Connect. percent over FY19. Phoenix Freight: 3PL and 4PL Provider.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 24, 2020

The Bolero system (Rulebook/Operating Procedures) was one of the first two electronic trading systems approved by the International Group of P&I Clubs in 2010 alongwith the trading system administered by Electronic Shipping Solutions (essDocs). 67% saying they would invest in technology as part of their recovery efforts post the pandemic.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 7, 2018

According to Logistics Management’s 2018 Salary Survey , for example, the average reader’s salary is $114,250 this year, up from $113,175 last year and $105,675 in 2016. One way shippers can buck this trend is by looking at what some would consider unconventional or alternative pools of potential talent. 10 years from now.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Recently Cerasis asked in the Manufacturing Leadership Community group on LinkedIn, run by Manufacturing Executive. 9 Tactics to Build a Best in Class Manufacturing Safety Program to Impact your Bottom Line: “Over 60% of the CFOs in one survey reported that each $1 invested in injury prevention and manufacturing safety, returns $2 or more.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

This means a business will need to carefully develop a logistics strategy specifically for Canada. The key though is to develop a logistics strategy that will ensure delivery into Canada within a specific window of time. Canadian Warehouse Strategy. And research by the NPD Group Inc.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

. Second, while in the end Sheffi is clearly a strong sustainability advocate, the book is extremely well balanced and describes very well the challenges and issues CEOs face in crafting their sustainability strategies, with often conflicting goals. Managing Director, AD Supply Chain Group Pty Ltd.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

According to a recent survey on challenges in the maritime shipping industry which was jointly conducted by technology firm Navis LLC and Business Performance Innovation Network, 82% of the 200 shippers, intermediaries, carriers, operators, and handlers which were surveyed agreed that supply chain visibility needs to improve.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos , an online freight marketplace founded in Tel Aviv, says carriers may be hurting themselves by employing this strategy, especially if carriers try to “signal” rate information to keep them artificially high. COSCO Group. CMA CGM Group. IRISL Group. X-Press Feeders Group. APM-Maersk.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

In this bylined article , Ralf Russ, Accenture Managing Director, writes that by 2020, connected and intelligent products are predicted to be the biggest “user group” of the internet, estimated at 24 billion devices. Three key trends are changing the way of life for industrial companies and their employees today. Revolution.

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