Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

In ARC’s last market study on the global transportation management market , Chris Cunnane, the study author, made estimates of system integration (SI) revenues as a percentage of total TMS revenues for all software companies in the market. It can be a month-long process per product depending on trainee experience.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 15, 2024

Descartes Systems Group has released findings from its study What Are Companies Doing to Survive the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge? To help drive productivity gains for labor workers, the top technology choices in the study were delivery route optimization (54%) and driver mobile productivity (45%) solutions.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. The manufacturing industry has seen challenges, from changes in the way people work to the rapid growth in demand, with many of these challenges accelerated by the recent covid-19 pandemic.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2022

Jim has had a 35-year career in marketing and communications, including 25+ within the logistics industry. He ran marketing for a large 3PL before launching his own marketing agency, Logistics Marketing Advisors, which focuses exclusively on providing marketing strategy and services to logistics businesses. Jim’s LinkedIn.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

Companies must also offer a healthy workplace which listens to their workforce and offers modern tools that keep workers happy in addition to being productive. In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that 70% of employees would not work at a leading company if it meant they had to tolerate a bad workplace culture.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2023

Michelle is the CEO and Founder of Drop & Hook Content , a social media and content marketing agency purpose-built for the transportation and logistics industry. About Drop & Hook Drop & Hook is a social media and content marketing agency purpose-built for the transportation and logistics industry.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The climate change crisis has become a top priority for nations worldwide affecting everyone and all industries and therefore it is no surprise that governments are working to cut carbon emissions wherever possible. We take a deeper look at some of the ways to decarbonise the shipping industry. Alternative Fuels. Alternative Fuels.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Every company, irrespective of its size, must market its products or services to attract customers or face closing down. Over the years, marketing strategies have evolved with the times, the advent of technology, and changes in consumer behavior. There is no business without marketing.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 5, 2023

Ariana Villanueva VP Promotion Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 5, 2023 BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Ariana Villanueva to Vice President of People Strategy and Operations TAMPA, FL (Apr.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

The latest trend report from the optimisation specialist INFORM reveals a positive development in internal logistics in German production companies. Only 10% completely agreed that production is the core of the company and logistics are only a necessary secondary function. DOWNLOAD the study here: [link].

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Rather than just offering consumers the choice of buying online or buying in the store, a retail omnichannel strategy involves a lot more paths to fulfill an order or to process a return. Omnichannel Order Management Systems are Complex For retailers, implementing a sound omnichannel strategy can be difficult.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 2, 2020

Tom grew up in Long Island and studied finance at Gettysburg College. Finding himself unfulfilled by the world of finance, Tom went on to study American English Language at Harvard before entering the PR industry. Tom offers full team training on the many different aspects of the process, one on one mentoring, or strategy calls.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 29, 2022

Andrew Walleck has 16 years of experience in Operations, Strategy, Merchandising, and eCommerce across a variety of industries. Andrew has his WSET Level 3 and is currently studying for his WSET Level 4 Diploma. Prior to that, he was a management consultant to Corning, Inc., Eaton, and others. Eaton, and others.

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Locus

MAY 15, 2023

According to a study, 55% of consumers prefer to buy directly from brands, and a further 40% of shoppers say they will purchase from a D2C brand in the next five years. Key takeaways from the roundtable: Customers want more: Customers want more than just a good product.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

My colleague Clint Reiser has completed a study on warehouse management system (WMS) boutiques. We are teaming up to bring you the coolest supply chain boutiques, listed alphabetically, that we identified through those studies. Clarkston Consulting is focused on the Consumer Goods and Life Sciences industries.

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

Welcome to my blog series, where we delve into the dynamic world of the land transport industry. As a seasoned professional with 30+ years of experience in this ever-evolving sector, I am excited to share my industry insights and provide commentary on the latest news and trends shaping the landscape. First up – Linehaul rates.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 18, 2021

Instead of focusing on customers and outside sources, you may need to start looking inward at processes to streamline production. It may be an aspect like customer service, or a certain product that is unique to the market. For instance, you can monitor: Revenue; Work orders; Marketing campaigns; Production.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations. In this article, we explore how these AGVs are changing the warehouse industry by minimizing human error, reducing labor costs, and setting new standards for productivity and safety.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

The BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index (LCI) provides shippers with insights into the current state of the industry, enabling them to navigate complexities and make data-driven decisions. This data showcases the resilience of the industry and the ability of businesses to adapt and thrive amidst challenges. Order volume sentiment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2024

As an industry, linking supply chain planning and execution has been discussed for decades. From order placement to product delivery, every stage demands synchronization to ensure fluidity and responsiveness. This common pitfall consumes finite valuable resources as well as hampers productivity and delays crucial actions.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 26, 2018

As core markets are becoming increasingly saturated, and product margins are under pressure, companies are aligning their supply chain strategies to meet their customers’ heightened expectations. Service type activities already make up from one-third to more than one-half of manufacturing employment in some industries.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The manufacturing industry confronted many uncertainties in the last year due to the pandemic. Industries are facing the need to plan new strategies and invest more in technology to gain a stronger foothold. With the rise of digital transformation manufacturers can use ERP to implement their e-commerce strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

Many factors need to align for an organization to be able to source materials, produce a product and put it in the hands of customers. The pandemic has exposed flaws in business practices across industries, which have been acutely felt in their supply chain and procurement operations. Gap between supply chain and procurement.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Prior to Flock, he played key leadership roles (including Chief Strategy Officer from 2010-2020) at Coyote Logistics – a UPS Company, a leading provider of non-asset based 3PL solutions across North America and Europe. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Social media offers a cost-effective means of marketing your products to your target audience in a way that resonates with them and encourages them to begin their buying journey. Importance of Using Social Media in Your Ecommerce Strategy. According to recent studies by Datareportal, the world currently has over 4.6

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Locus

MAY 25, 2022

Customers will immediately search for the product elsewhere if offered similar timelines today. Here are seven key strategies that they have used to make it happen. While shopping at stores, customers would like to feel, touch, and smell the products they buy. It gives them an experience of the product before purchasing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2023

Like any agricultural product, there are ebbs and flows to its supply and demand. However, there is one caveat in the marijuana supply chain that makes things a bit trickier: in most states, cannabis products can only be sold and consumed within the state that the original plant was grown.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

View the Full Case Study. The company offers multi-stop, round-trip, power-only and irregular truck route transportation and services to various industries. The company offers multi-stop, round-trip, power-only and irregular truck route transportation and services to various industries. View the Full Case Study.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

How the right production schedule enables fast, profitable decision making at Nampak. As we discussed in our recent Supply Chain webinar, this is not an easy task if you have a lot of fluctuating demand and uncertainty in your production process. Paul, why is production scheduling crucial for Nampak glass?

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Following the pandemic-related slump in 2020, the luxury goods industry has regained its former strength. “The market for personal luxury goods offers significant opportunities for growth,” explains Julia Boers, President of Consumer Products at Arvato Supply Chain Solutions. Turning challenges into opportunities.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 23, 2020

Walk into the manufacturing sites of many large companies and you’ll observe a finely tuned inbound logistics operation, with parts and raw materials arriving at the factory for that day’s production requirements. Here are some of the ways that 3PLs can help smaller plants take advantage of logistics services in the manufacturing industry.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Optimized production scheduling enables fast, profitable decision making at Nampak. As we discussed in our recent Supply Chain webinar, this is not an easy task if you have a lot of fluctuating demand and uncertainty in your production process. Paul, why is production scheduling crucial for Nampak glass?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Well, how often do you hear industry analysts say they underestimated a market’s growth rate? Fast forward 5 years, and ARC’s 2019 base-year study estimated the market at $11.9 I will soon be publishing the 2021 base-year study with a five-year forecast through 2026. Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

trucking industry, according to the American Trucking Association. Online shopping has also led to higher product returns that would require additional space for processing and storage. They care about getting their products on time, which has now become a stronger factor in determining brand loyalty and preference.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2023

The convenience of not having to go to the store to bring products home has now become the burden of retailers as more products are ordered online and delivered to consumers. Servicing New Destinations Before today’s age of e-commerce, consumers had to purchase and collect products at a physical location. In the U.S.,

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