Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In addition, mounting environmental concerns and sustainability goals push organizations to reduce their carbon footprint, which often entails optimizing transportation for efficiency. The digitization of manual drop-flows has become a transformative trend. As challenges increase, technology continues to evolve to meet demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 28, 2023

Port of Tilbury’s new Liebherr zero emission material handler was officially welcomed into the port this week. The new Liebherr LH 150 M HR, is the first of its kind to operate in the UK and joins the busy port’s fleet of material handlers including Sennebogen 870 and 875 machines.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

This article explores the disruptive nature of supply chain disruptions, the significance of collaboration in managing direct spend, the role of Purchase Order (PO) Collaboration in tracking materials throughout the order cycle, and real-world challenges faced in PO Collaboration.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2018

Most of the manufacturing industries have already incorporated lean manufacturing strategies to undermine the non-additive materials from their products. It is a systematic approach to identifying the waste or non-value added materials and removing them to give out the best quality material to the customer.

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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. Recently, there’s been an increased demand for temperature-sensitive drugs (think covid vaccines and biologics), rising demand for better food quality, a surging need to reduce food waste, and growing demand for generic drugs.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Significant trends are emerging that manufacturers should be watching. These trends will make a difference to manufacturers internally, helping them to become stronger and more flexible to deal with future changes and disruptions. This can save administrative time for tracking items and reduce the risk of theft or losing items.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 26, 2021

Let’s look at the facts – the percentage of supply chain managers using new analytics tools and services to develop better bidding strategies has increased from 17% in 2017 to more than 30% in 2020. Procurement Event Strategies. Not every platform offers expert-enhanced procurement event strategies on top of a digital platform!

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

Companies that have streamlined their supply chains experience a 15% reduction in supply chain costs, maintain inventory holdings below 50%, and achieve cash-to-cash cycles that are three times faster. [1] Knowledge pulls in specific rate structures and data points to determine how to save costs.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2023

The future of e-commerce undoubtedly lies in embracing sustainability, with current trends and future projections pointing towards a more environmentally friendly landscape. Current Supply Chain Trends in Green E-commerce 1. This trend not only reduces transportation emissions but also promotes fair labor and supports local economies.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 30, 2018

held a live webinar entitled “5 Parcel Shipping Trends to Optimize Shipping & Reduce Costs” on May 23rd, 2018. This webinar is perfect for shippers of all sizes to get educational material covering all things parcel, AKA small package, shipping. Cerasis Inc.,

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3PL Links

MAY 9, 2024

Smart warehousing is a sophisticated inventory management approach that maximizes the transportation, storage, and distribution of goods and materials within the company by utilizing data analytics and state-of-the-art technologies. This makes it possible to spot trends, estimate demand more precisely, and optimize storage operations.

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LandLink

JANUARY 8, 2020

Evaluating different outsourcing strategies has become a priority for global managers. To be effective, the supply chain outsourcing strategy needs to be aligned with the overall logistics priorities. Reduce costs. 3PLs can help reduce excess carrying costs, return goods cost and lost sales.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 17, 2022

Consequently, companies are becoming more focused on anticipating, reacting to, and planning for the unexpected through their supply chain strategies. In 2022, key supply chain management trends all lean towards building supply chain resilience. As 2022 takes hold, many of the same challenges are present. Supply Chain Digitalization.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 14, 2024

Aggressive pricing/cost savings strategies have contributed significantly to creating a sustained volatility in the domestic transportation market. From a shipper’s perspective, transportation is a cost center, and the exercise of sourcing trucking capacity is not much different than that of procuring raw materials for production.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Autonomy to Make Decisions Quickly Its autonomy allows drones to navigate around traffic congestion and logistical obstacles, leading to more efficient delivery routes and reduced overall delivery times. The post The Future of Drone Delivery: Trends, Advantages, and Challenges appeared first on More Than Shipping.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. As costs increase with inflation at its highest in over 40 years, now is the time to review your current situation to understand where you can improve efficiency or reduce costs.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. As costs increase with inflation at its highest in over 40 years, now is the time to review your current situation to understand where you can improve efficiency or reduce costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Importers will look for near-term strategies to move their shipments away from congested trade lanes or process containers further inland to minimize the impact of lead time variability that has dramatically increased in 2021. Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 14, 2024

By incorporating these elements, firms can enhance operational efficiency, reduce risks, and meet customer expectations. This visibility extends from the initial order to freight delivery , encompassing all the movements of goods and materials along the way. What is Supply Chain Visibility?

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

This can result from a particular seasonal demand or an emerging trend encouraging more investment. Predictive analytics Many companies may not realise they have existing data from within their industry of trends, fluctuations, and disruptions that regularly occur.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry. TRENDS IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY. One of the well-known trends in the food and beverage industry is the continued growth of cold chains. This makes sustainability one of the top trends in the food and beverage industry.

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3PL Links

APRIL 29, 2024

Image source: Rawpixel | The Future of Supply Chain: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024 Managing the market’s intricacies will call for a proactive approach that goes beyond simply responding to demands as the halfway point of 2024 draws near. Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024 1.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Damas goes on to say that ocean freight rates will not normalize until the systemic market disruptions in container shipping, caused by the pandemic, are significantly reduced. The post Transportation Cost and Capacity Trends appeared first on DB Schenker.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2020

COVID-19 and the economic fallout have highlighted the weak points in companies’ strategy , inventory, marketing, and transportation. So, anticipating future trends in the face of so much uncertainty is more vital than ever. Key small business trends in 2021. Local cooperation. Going online.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This is the first of a two-part series where I will curate and cull information from my 4 decades of experience in logistics cost reduction at various positions in the supply chain. In this first part, I will focus on 6 places that you can apply to your organization to reduce costs and increase profit. You will reduce overhead costs.

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Women in Trucking

JUNE 23, 2020

The results help to show how well they’ve understood the material. They can be a wonderful training tool,” Maschmeier says. To help gage the effectiveness of training initiatives, drivers are asked to complete an online safety quiz. Involve Employees To stay current with safety issues, NCI regularly invites input from employees.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 27, 2022

“Once they have this greater understanding, there are further steps they can take, including: “ Country and region hedging – reducing reliance on supply from particular regions. Until recently, the trend was towards ever-larger ships because scale saves money. The consequences are much higher costs today.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 15, 2021

Aside from the implementation of automated technology and digital tools, one of the most significant shifts in the shipping and transportation industry focuses on reduced emissions. Why are more and more shippers and carriers working to reduce pollution and lower emissions? But what do they mean for the supply chain network of today?

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FW Logsitcs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Sustainable packaging is a growing trend in the world of commerce. As more businesses and consumers become concerned about the environmental impact of packaging materials, there has been a shift toward finding alternative solutions. It includes features such as compostable packaging, recyclable materials, and reduced packaging content.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2022

What’s in this article: What are the top trends I will need to watch in 2022? Here are some headlines and trends to watch as the supply chain breakdown 2022 unfolds. Reevaluate inventory levels, storage capacity and overall strategy. How can I prepare for the rise of consumer demand? Is there any relief in sight?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. The robot can handle items of different shapes, sizes, weights, and materials, and can place them in the desired location or container.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2016

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. 5 Key Areas to Focus on in the Pursuit of Warehouse Cost Savings. Revise your labor scheduling strategy.

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3PL Links

APRIL 5, 2024

A supply chain, broadly speaking, is an intricately linked system that includes every phase of the creation and delivery of a good or service, from acquiring raw materials to ultimate distribution. It goes beyond simply being an operational strategy. It is not merely an operational approach.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The second pattern that jumps out is an ongoing reduction in volatility of change. The third trend is that global trade growth appears to be gradually slowing. The decline in transportation costs reduces the volatility index reading but is surely a positive for shippers. I see that as a positive.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2022

6 Trends to Watch. Whether you operate your own warehouses or contract your logistics function out to a third-party, here are six top trends you’ll want to be aware of for 2022: AGV (Automated Guided Vehicles)/robots are becoming the norm. There is no magic wand, and it’ll take time to catch up to the infrastructure we need.”.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

As we head into a new year it is a good time to take a look at the coming year and see what it may hold in the way of trends. We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. Do you have the right people in place?

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