The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Lauren is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies , a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company and offers a wide range of consulting services to serve a variety of businesses and clients. Beagen is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies, LLC. About Squall Strategies.

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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. However, as the data suggests, more and more customers want to buy from brands directly and want them to solve any challenges that arise post-purchase.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 9, 2023

Their business model is based on ‘Low cost’, for doing this, they use a series of strategies such as using only one type of aircraft, the Boeing 737, so all their pilots can fly all the aircrafts, also the maintenance is the same, therefore the costs are reduced.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Red Bull’s Formula One HQ in Milton Keynes is an appropriate and impressive backdrop to learn why data is fuel in logistics. High performance in logistics can be maintained by extracting insights from data and taking practical steps. Complexity requires having a data strategy.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Unlike some of the other trends articles we have covered at Logistics Viewpoints, which take a deeper dive into technology and application specific trends, this article looked at the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Among the 50 firms studied by Revelio, the share of job postings that are based in the US climbed sharply last year after the passage of Biden’s CHIPS and Science Act to support the industry. The post This Week in Logistics News (August 5 – 11) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Locus

MAY 25, 2022

Here are seven key strategies that they have used to make it happen. But today, nothing can be more heartbreaking to a customer than a business breaking its delivery promise on their prized purchases. It gives them an experience of the product before purchasing. Find out the role of logistics in omnichannel retail fulfillment.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

What do shipper’s look for in a logistics partner? But beyond that, shippers today also expect their logistics partners to provide them with technology solutions, timely and accurate data, and business intelligence and analytics capabilities. How are logistics service providers responding? Creating HNRY Logistics.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Second, the pandemic kicked online buying and home delivery into “high gear” as many consumers embraced its convenience and dramatically expanded the scope of their online purchasing. That’s exactly what the recent study “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity” concluded.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

If you are a last-minute Christmas shopper, you may want to think of changing up your strategy this year. The global reverse logistics market is expected to grow to $603 billion by 2025, so developing a strong reverse logistics strategy is important. What is Reverse Logistics?

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Potential Factors in Declining Margins To get to the root of the problem, understanding the costs of production or purchasing will be a necessary starting point, but typically, more information will be needed. Some customers are very good at finding loopholes to reduce their purchasing costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape. It’s challenging for logistics providers to keep up, even in perfect supply chain conditions. The next step?

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FW Logsitcs

MAY 13, 2024

But managing eCommerce shipping in-house can be a logistical nightmare for high-growth brands. They expect fast and efficient delivery times, often viewing shipping speed as a key factor in their purchasing decision. Studies show that a significant portion of online shoppers abandon carts due to slow or expensive shipping options.

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Bringg

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Last week, Dotcom Distribution launched their annual eCommerce study. Looking at the survey results, 90% said that they highly value free returns when making online purchases; and 91% say free shipping influences future purchases. The most popular categories purchased online remain consistent from the last report.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The Nordic-based logistics forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has purchased Horizon International Cargo Limited , a traditional air and ocean forwarder headquartered in the UK. ” Up to this point, Scan Global Logistics has not had a presence in the UK.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

As more consumers flock to e-commerce, purchasing big & bulky goods such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale electronics online is becoming more common. A Statista study found that in 2020, the furniture and appliance e-commerce global market volume was $383.2B. How do deliveries impact consumer experience?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2022

On one hand, consumers expect to increase their online purchases post-pandemic. In the study on home delivery consumer sentiment, consumers stated that, during the pandemic, the portion of all purchases made online that required home delivery went from 35% to 46%. What’s your home delivery excellence strategy?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2020

For instance, the Chief Procurement Officer will lead the sourcing process, develop the procurement strategy, identify potential suppliers, and manage short and long terms goals. Then we get the Project Procurement Manager, who is responsible for communicating with suppliers concerning the purchase of commodities, equipment, and services.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

Our three pillars (or fundamentals) of great supply chain management excellence are strategy, service, and cost. Aligning strategy, service, and financial factors in your supply chain operation is essential to support your company’s overall business strategy , mission, and objectives. The Importance of Alignment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Studies show that 88% of consumers have abandoned online shopping carts due to unsatisfactory delivery terms, and 85% of customers will not shop with a retailer again after a poor delivery experience. Purchasing technology from a vendor can be a complex task, especially when it comes to estimating costs.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

What is inbound logistics? See, there’s a big difference between handling inbound logistics yourself and outsourcing it to a trusted North Carolina third-party logistics (3PL) provider that knows the manufacturing industry. What is inbound logistics? 3PL inbound logistics services. Pay less for supplies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In fact, according to Descartes’ 2023 consumer sentiment study on home delivery sustainability , a sizable 41% of respondents indicated they regularly or always make purchasing decisions based upon the product or company’s environmental impact. What is more, it’s no secret that freight transportation (i.e.,

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

Since ShipMonk is a third-party logistics provider (3PL for short), we’re well situated to observe the ecommerce supply chain from end to end. Multichannel to Omnichannel You’ve heard us talk about a multichannel sales strategy before, and we’re happy to say that most of our ecommerce clients are already doing this.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

How supply chain and logistics are providing competitive differentiation points for retailers as they look for new ways to stand out in the marketplace. As part of that mission, stores are using flexible logistics and transportation approaches that lead to more streamlined, efficient supply chains.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Turvo’s Collaborative TMS Paved the way for Port X Logistics to Triple Growth The past two years have created a series of hurdles and obstacles for the global supply chain. This is due, in large part, to the Amazon effect which has increased delivery expectations for not only domestic online shopping purchases, but for industries as a whole.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 22, 2022

A successful business is unlikely without studying your audience. Why use demand forecasting in logistics? When it comes to supply chain and logistics, analyzing customers’ preferences can set the tone for your transportation volumes and sales growth. Demand forecasting is a highly efficient tool for any business type.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

As the evolution of retail and the way consumers purchase goods continues to change, meeting the challenge to effectively serve both consumers and retailers is a strategic challenge for both shippers and carriers. Ninety-six percent of Americans have made at least one online purchase and 51% of those surveyed say they prefer to shop online.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

90% of their raw materials are purchased from sustainably managed forests. As part of their Target Forward strategy, Target also commits to achieve 30% absolute reduction in supply chain emissions (scope 3) by 2030. Currently, 65% of packaging is designed to be recyclable or reusable – up from 62% in 2019.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2023

Supply chains have become complex webs of global activity due to the emphasis logistics managers have placed on the first mile, crossing oceans in search of affordable labor and favorable taxes, tariffs and regulations. As a result, logistics providers themselves may feel pressure to enhance services.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 1, 2019

Eat, grow, study: School feeding in Africa Political will and commitment to school feeding in Africa is on the rise, with more governments supporting policy, legislation and financing School feeding is changing lives in Africa. Photo: WFP/Dixon This morning, 10-year-old Agnes is rushing to school on the outskirts of Porto-Novo, Benin.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

However, a recent SOTI study revealed that underwhelming in-store device experiences and frustrations with deliveries and returns processes are tempering consumer excitement for AI, with just one in five British shoppers looking forward to its arrival in the retail market. We have seen this in action through our work with DPD.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Fast forward 5 years, and ARC’s 2019 base-year study estimated the market at $11.9 The process involves an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s Warehouse Automation & Control Market Research Study.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

This means supply chain and logistics professionals need to distinguish between more frequently purchased products and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. Fifty-two percent of respondents are working on individual digital projects but lack an overarching strategy that links all these efforts.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 21, 2020

Companies like WholeFoods and Amazon are changing up their logistics goals in a big way, something that is likely to ripple through other similar industries. Amazon Tips its Hand to Logistics. So what happens when the e-commerce giant turns its eye towards logistics? Amazon Logistics.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

View the Full Case Study. Big M Transportation/Diesel Express provides freight transportation and logistics services from its headquarters in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. However, added pressures on the industry led Big M Transportation’s leaders to reconsider their current pricing strategy. View the Full Case Study.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 20, 2022

Reorganizing your logistics strategy and cooperating with reliable carriers are a solution. Try to study your audience and understand the brand’s strengths. Analyze sales data and customer feedback to see what products generate active purchases. Improve your shipping strategy. How to increase online sales?

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