Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Trinity Logistics wanted to get answers to these questions for you, so we asked a random sample of our shipper and carrier relationships to gauge the effect 2023 had on their business and what their expectations for 2024 in our first Freight Market Survey. How are their partner relationships? A few do use their own trucks.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 5, 2023

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “Buyer’s Remorse Survey Report.” Read more The post Preventing Buyer’s Remorse with Supply Chain Technology appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

There are numerous indications that supply chain is more critical than ever. Results from The Conference Board’s C-SUITE OUTLOOK survey showed supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and rising inflation to be 3 of the 5 high impact external factors on the minds of CEOs.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 26, 2020

A new survey released this week by global research and advisory company Gartner examines how the trend of moving sourcing and manufacturing operations out of China is on the rise, for global supply chain leaders.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2023

And Logistics Viewpoints has a history of its own supply chain predictions for the year ahead. My colleagues and I will likely publish a detailed list of predictions related to supply chain operations and technology. Final Word Many of the supply-side constraints that occurred during the pandemic have subsided.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2023

The post highlights results from a survey conducted recently with members of Indago’s supply chain research community on the factors that provide the greatest resistance to change when it comes to supply chain capabilities. The post Supply Chain Innovation: What Factors Provide the Greatest Resistance to Change?

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

How to Elevate Your Logistics Operations with AI & ML Technology Global supply chain organizations are embracing digitization to propel their supply chain planning to new heights. What is Supply Chain Planning? Data informs transportation capacity and rates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. Do supply chain bottlenecks persist and if so, where? Is supply chain resilience still a priority for C-level executives? The post How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The most recent McKinsey Global Survey on AI shows a 25% increase in use by companies over the prior year, a trend that shows no signs of slowing. Do we even need supply chain planners, or can we turn out the lights and go home, because we now live in a world of autonomous planning?

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 16, 2024

The forward-looking 2025 Third-Party Logistics Study survey is now live, and we are seeking input from supply chain professionals. This year’s main topics include artificial intelligence (AI) and the supply chain; change management; and the evolution of direct-to-consumer service expectations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

It’s graduation season, so the hunt for critical supply chain talent is more vigorous than ever. We may be known for ensuring we can make and move “stuff,” but ultimately supply chains are human. So as you prepare to onboard new supply chain talent, are you ready to answer the questions they will have?

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2021

During a year when e-commerce sales skyrocketed, the global pandemic impacted supply chains around the globe, and transportation capacity contracted across most modes, while companies worked to get their logistics strategies realigned with this “new normal” operating environment. Playing the Waiting Game.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Supply shortages resulting in empty shelves or parking lots of WIP inventory represent a spectre causing supply chain leaders to reconsider supply chain inventory practices. Calls are increasing for a return to just-in-case (JIC) policies, with some citing this trend as a risk. Why tell this story?

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LandLink

DECEMBER 28, 2021

These last two years have presented both logistics planners and provider with the most volatile supply chain environment in decades. Supply chains have been severely impacted by COVID-19. A recent Statista survey found nearly 72% of businesses suffering detrimental effects related to the pandemic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 2, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and evolving business landscape, effective supply chain management is critical for the success of any organization, regardless of its size. A Data-Driven Comparison: Logistics Performance of SMEs and Startups To better understand the logistics performance of SMEs and startups, we must dive into the data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2021

Supply chains around the country are in great need of warehouse and transportation workers. 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. Supply Chain Needs You!

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Transporeon, is based on a survey of over 280 shippers, carriers, and 3PLs from around. Read more The Past 20 Months in Supply Chain: What Have We Learned? The post The Past 20 Months in Supply Chain: What Have We Learned?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

However, it’s only early February 2024, and we already have several major disruptions impacting supply chains. This is an important time for the supply chain profession. Supply chains are in the news, on governments’ agendas, and in the spotlight. For more information on the research, click here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2020

A very recent survey by VDMA, the German association for the mechanical engineering industry, was answered by 965 member companies and clearly shows this. Almost every second company affected (45 percent) suffers from “serious” or “noticeable” disruptions along the supply chain. Only 5 […].

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

We can’t predict when joggers will go out of style (never, we hope) but we are pretty good at predicting ecommerce trends. 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.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

“All great enterprises are about logistics. Not genius or inspiration or flights of imagination, skill or cunning, but logistics.” — Tom McCarthy. Enterprises that did not adapt to new trends faced the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

What’s on the horizon for supply chain professionals? Here are three trends to consider. . More and more enterprises will be focusing on processes like ethical sourcing, reverse logistics, and using green materials in response to public demands. 2020 seemed a world away just a few years ago and yet, here we are.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Predictive Analysis in Logistics and Supply Chain: How to Apply | Image source: Pexels In logistics, predictive analysis is simply the process of identifying and forecasting patterns, trends, and behaviors in both human and machine learning approaches, data, and algorithms.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

According to the latest report The automotive supply chain: Pursuing long-term resilience from the Capgemini Research Institute , automotive organisations now feel more confident to tackle future supply chain disruptions. Europe leads this trend having reduced offshore procurement by a quarter since 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

“Leading companies take a strategic approach, integrating digital technology throughout their value chains. The majority of time when people are discussing digital transformation, they are not directly referring to the digital transformation of supply chains. Let’s take a deeper look at a few technology areas.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 3, 2024

Let’s explore what the supply chain 2024 trends have in store for us! In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain management, next year promises to be pivotal, marked by significant transformations. Let’s delve into the key supply chain 2024 trends that are reshaping the industry and driving innovation.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry. Comparatively, shippers are also using more cold chain services to preserve the shelf life of their products, even when temperature-controlled transportation isn’t needed. As a result, hiring workers in the U.S.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

How to Elevate Your Logistics Operations with AI & ML Technology Global supply chain organizations are embracing digitization to propel their supply chain planning to new heights. What is Supply Chain Planning? Data informs transportation capacity and rates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 14, 2021

The weight of COVID-19 saw supply chains buckle, as stakeholders had little visibility into end-to-end logistics operations. The congestion also has to do with a trend reversal in economic trade activity. It is intended to help you improve your operation and learn how to gain better visibility into your supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. The sudden onset of COVID-19 only reinforced a lesson that supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty. The Road to Agility and Resilience.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

INFORM, a leading software developer specializing in artificial intelligence and operations research, is thrilled to announce its latest study on IT in vehicle logistics , highlighting key findings on IT and AI’s transformative impact in the vehicle logistics sector. Key Findings from the Report 1.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 29, 2020

Shipping and freight professionals want to change their supply chain strategies post-Covid, according to a recent survey. Answered by over 300 Shipping and Freight Professionals across the world, the survey brought out some key indicators that will inform the future course of global supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2017

When we speak to supply chain leaders about innovations in their supply chain, it’s not always about drones, self-driving trucks, or automated warehouses. Trend #1: Customers Buying Experience Not Products. Trend #3: Serving Every Customer with their Own Optimized Micro Supply Chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2023

A larger share of freight forwarders and supply chain professionals this year in 2023 are expecting disruptions owing to COVID outbreaks in China and the Chinese New Year factory closures as compared to the last year (2022). “We We are looking at three different Chinese Years in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

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