Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The series includes a mix of live content formats to keep viewers engaged, from webinars to panel discussions, all focused on industry trends, technological advancements or workflow strategies, and includes a Q&A session to facilitate additional tailored discussions during live streams.

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CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Making the most out of today’s challenging supply chain trends requires a deep understanding of the market and timely information that helps you achieve a competitive advantage. Q1 2022 Supply Chain Trends and Hot Topics. Watch the video to learn more: Plan to attend our next webinar. In our first Market Insights Live!

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

That being said, this innovative tool has been instrumental in identifying clear indicators of market fluctuations and how that intel has helped shippers prioritize business strategies. Here’s some key highlights from the Q3 2023 LCI: Anticipated revenue maintains a positive trend. Inventory optimization.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The pivot towards index-linked contracts and Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs) is not merely a trend but a strategic recalibration towards agility and resilience. It beckons us to lead with vision, ensuring our strategies are as dynamic as the markets we navigate. Join the conversation during our webinar on Thursday or visit us at TPM.

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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 28, 2024

Here are the new trends in technologies that continue to impact fleet management practices: Autonomous vehicles : I am sure you have already seen autonomous vehicles used in military applications or niche logistics. This data helps in identifying areas for improvement, optimizing operations, and making data-driven decisions.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

Look at these 7 supply chain trends as a guide to better your supply chain today. In this article, Professor Burcu Keskin from University of Alabama will share 7 supply chain trends that working professionals should watch. INFOGRAPHIC] 7 Supply Chain Trends as Laid out by Supply Chain Expert. 4) Management of Complexity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks. Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications.

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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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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2018

Most of the manufacturing industries have already incorporated lean manufacturing strategies to undermine the non-additive materials from their products. The 3 Most Important Tools for Lean Manufacturing Strategies 1.) The Trends that Will Forever Shape Manufacturing in 2018 & Beyond. Download eBook.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Fortunately, your organization can get ahead of the learning curve by knowing what trends in logistics to watch for this year. The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2016. Meanwhile, the use of Big Data will empower new fleets and freight optimization and consolidation measures, and the IoT will provide new insights.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In today’s blog post we continue our look at the logistics technology trends that will shape 2018. In this post, will go to how shippers and logistics providers will lean on 6 more trends to make gains in the months to come. Autonomous trucks and drones are the 800-pound gorilla in logistics technology trends. download ebook.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2016

As a result, you need to understand what distribution technology trends, as explained by Advantage Business Media and Lindsay Konzak of Modern Distribution Management , are being seen in today's distribution network and how they will impact future operations. Robotics Are Aiding an Aging Workforce. The workforce is aging.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The answers to these questions lie in understanding a few of the top industrial procurement trends to expect in 2018. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Analytics Driven Procurement Will Take Center Stage as the Key Player in all the Industrial Procurement Trends.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2018

To understand this dramatic toward the use of 3PLs, supply chain managers need to understand some of the top 3PL trends to expect to come to fruition in 2018. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018. Communication and Collaboration is the Backbone of 3PL Trends. Download White Paper.

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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. Cost Effectiveness .

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

As a result, your company needs to think about these freight shipping trends and how you can prepare to respond to them as soon as possible. 8 Freight Shipping Trends Shippers Must Know for 2017. This trend will be driven more as the year progresses as drivers retire and the driver shortage gains momentum.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2023

Demand for Goods and Services Remains High In Florida Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Shippers’ demand for trucks may bounce back this year according to a Bank of America. What will 2023 bring for the economy of durable goods?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Consequently, seven key trends will dominate the industry throughout the remainder of the year and propel TMS solutions to center stage. 7 Trends Propelling TMS Solutions to Center Stage. Per Bridget McCrea of Supply Chain 24/7 , TMS solutions will get a makeover in 2017 through mobile optimization.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2016

After taking a look at the automation technology trends in logistics from our first post, take a look at how these technology trends in logistics will grow and what impact they will have for the industry. Of all the technology trends in logistics, e-commerce is not a new idea and has been prevelant in the B2C world for sometime.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

We explore how predictive analytics and big data with human sentiments can add value and amplify their supply chain strategies. The importance of machine learning and intelligence combined with human touch for optimized decision making. Predictive analytics allows for simulation testing and provides an opportunity to optimize plans.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

For companies willing to embrace opportunities for improvement across the entire supply chain, here’s a look at the top transportation procurement and benchmarking trends. The good news is, shippers have more access to data than ever before, which brings us to trend number two. Taking an Integrated Approach to Transportation.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2016

Take a look at some of the trends in efulfillment and how they will shape 2016. Here's the Top 11 Trends in eFulfillment Technology. Not only are customers demand anytime orders and assistance, but they expect to have access to apps and websites optimized for the mobile experience. Replacement of Old eCommerce Platforms.

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Locus

MARCH 20, 2023

There’s also a growing trend of customers prioritizing fast delivery options. Watch this webinar to deliver exceptional customer experiences! Watch the Webinar What is last-mile tracking? By providing end-to-end visibility, last-mile carrier tracking solutions aim to prevent theft and optimize delivery routes.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2016

Yesterday we began our two part series on 2016 supply chain trends that will drive supply chain management into the future. As with most trends we all have read over the last few years, the focus was on technology. Supply Chain Trends 2016: 5 Additional More Areas of Focus. We listed the first 7.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain executives must evolve from cost and service as the key objectives for optimal demand-supply balancing towards the “quadfecta” of cost, service, resiliency, and sustainability. Globalization, nearshoring and friendshoring trends are amplifying the supply chain risks. What is the cost impact of making changes?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. Consequently, all processes, including inventory management, logistics, data analytics and ongoing performance management, as reiterated by the staff of Supply Chain 24/7, improvement, can be optimized, creating a more efficient, direct and intelligent supply chain network. Agile = The New Lean.

Manufacturing Procurement 65

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 11, 2021

Most transportation and logistics companies had a digitalization strategy before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the implementation was moving at a snail’s pace. Accelerating trends in technology. The company has been looking more closely at technology that will create more capacity by optimizing pickups, deliveries and linehauls.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

In our March webinar, titled Time Definite Freight and Positive ROI , Brian Blalock, Senior Manager Sourcing Strategy, and Eric Chambers, Vice President, Field Performance at BlueGrace Logistics, discuss the delivery method that is redefining the logistics landscape. Technology & Optimizing Time-Definite Freight.

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AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

What are these companies doing differently and what trends should retailers look out for? Key trends shaping today’s retail supply chain. Transportation capacity and cost: carriers are more selective about which retailers they work with and parcel pricing strategies are changing. Let’s take a closer look.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

To unravel the story behind this growth and its complexities, Albert Koto, Head of Mitra supply chain at Bukalapak, one of the biggest e-commerce businesses in Indonesia, got in conversation with Malay Shah, Senior Vice President of India, Middle East, Rest of the World, and Southeast Asia operations in this Locus’ In-Focus webinar series. .

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

In addition to the Houthi threat to Red Sea traffic – which he thinks could persist even after an end to the Israel-Hamas war – he listed tensions in the South China Sea, as well as a general trend toward protectionism at the expense of the type of globalism most have gotten used to as possible threats to global trade’s status quo.

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AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

What are these companies doing differently and what trends should retailers look out for? Key trends shaping today’s retail supply chain. Transportation capacity and cost: carriers are more selective about which retailers they work with and parcel pricing strategies are changing. Let’s take a closer look.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

This year, most were interesting in supply chain optimization - from distribution to inventory management - and Key Performance Indicators. Now without further ado, I give you the top 10 supply chain blog posts of the year by page view: [e-Book] The Most Impactful Supply Chain & Logistics Trends in 2017. Share This: Read More. [e-Book]

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2018

If you are the owner of a logistics business or in the role of a logistics business manager then make sure to read on as this article will give you the best insights to optimize your business to make the most out it. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018. Plan Ahead. Download Here.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Making the switch from truckload to LTL is a market trend worth considering as the popularity of online shopping continues and consumer service demands intensify, there is a chance that more shippers will consider making this type of shift in the short term. Shippers have choices when creating their LTL strategy and selecting providers.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2019

I recently participated in a webinar to discuss the changes in retailer expectations and how companies can successfully navigate retail compliance programs. Make sure you’re looking around every corner to get the right inventory management strategy along the way. Today’s consumers expect fast response to trends.

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