FLS Transport

MARCH 3, 2021

The hottest stories in freight can be found here, in the Weekly Freight Report: 1. We’ve covered the clogged-up ports, elevated freight costs, shipping container shortages, and back-to-back ocean accidents for weeks… Now corporations are reporting losses in the millions as they prepare to close out Q1. Take a look here.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

So, let’s take a look at how our predictions for the first four manufacturing technology trends (Predictive analytics, 3D Printing, and VR) to watch for in 2016 stacked up. Predictive Analytics Became Commonplace to Manufacturing. Yet, 3D printing is not simply for repairs.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 9, 2022

In the third annual State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief , released today and available at no cost, transportation fleets continued to report a resounding trend — their use of clean fuels and advanced vehicle technologies is rapidly progressing. is a supply chain sponsor of the report. Cummins, Inc. to date.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2015

The results have been tabulated for the 68th annual Survey of Distribution Operations. This report is crucial in determining the direction in which the distribution business is headed. This year the trend continues, as 83% of the surveyed group reports as MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) carriers.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The typical 24-hour online sale was extended to 11 days, reporting about 200,000,000 global transactions. Trends likely to drive Singles’ Day sales. A growing number of customers want to truly make a difference and are becoming careful about their purchases. The post Do Shopping Trends Drive Singles’ Day Sales?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Calls are increasing for a return to just-in-case (JIC) policies, with some citing this trend as a risk. A year later their survey revealed that companies were more likely to have increased inventory than originally planned and less likely to have made other planned changes to suppliers and networks. A change to one link (e.g.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2021

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. The Conference Board published a report in May titled “ Labor Shortages are Making a Comeback ”.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The ATA creates the tonnage index through a series of surveys of its members. The anonymity of the survey and companies participating prevents us from understanding the percentage of tonnage each company accounts for or the type of freight being shipped. The most recent report in July 2021, shows a slight decrease in tonnage of 1.2%

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Bringg

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

They surveyed over 1,400 online shoppers to analyze their habits, preferences and expectations. The report suggests that customer priorities are shifting, moving away from things such as the use of gift-like packaging or prioritizing fast deliveries over product quality. Omnichannel is Omnipresent. Clothing, Tech and Beauty.

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Kuebix

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

E-commerce platform Yotpo reported that 88% of fashion shoppers surveyed have returned fashion items purchased online in the […]. While they have always been an integral part of shopping, online orders are significantly increasing their presence in the retail and e-commerce industries.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Two seemingly conflicting trends are coming together that, if addressed correctly, could provide retailers with a competitive advantage and make them more profitable. So, how can these two trends be mutually beneficial? Consumers are making purchasing decisions based upon environmental impact.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 6, 2022

Method #1: Client Satisfaction Surveys. Build satisfaction surveys into your website and/or trigger emails to capture first, second, and third impressions from your customers. Make sure your survey questions get to the “why.” Make sure your survey questions get to the “why.” Method #2: Web and Email Analytics.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2018

billion, according to a report from the National Retail Federation. billion on costumes (purchased by 68% of Halloween shoppers), $2.7 Pet costumes continue to gain popularity, with nearly 20% of celebrants planning to dress their pets in costumes this year, up from last year’s 16%, the federation reports. Out of the 31.3

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TransAudit

MARCH 15, 2023

Reefer trends have been similar, but the drop has been more dramatic. The cost is still lower than it was a few months ago — $2.42 The cost is still lower than it was a few months ago — $2.42 Industry projections suggest that this trend will continue for at least a few more months. per mile in December to $2.69

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

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. Welcome to 2022: Top 10 Supply chain logistics trends to watch out for 2022. The year 2021 has proved it once again that Tom McCarthy was right.

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RPA Labs

JANUARY 13, 2022

With continued digital innovation, data from across the supply chain network and even consumer purchasing trends can be easily collected and analyzed to understand historical trends better and predict future demand. What Is an RPA Software Provider?

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WorkWave

AUGUST 4, 2020

In the grand scheme of things, data analysis falls into the categories of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive. While descriptive data presents existing figures, predictive data allows you to draw insights from trends in your descriptive data in order to make an educated guess about what might happen next. Billing Reports.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

A look at the supply chain trends and technology that will come into play in 2018. While predicting the future is never an easy task, in order to be competitive all businesses need to be able to accurately anticipate what trends will affect them in the coming year. Predictive analytics will alter the future of the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In our conversation, Ken spoke about some of the findings from a recent survey Logistyx conducted on cross-border holiday spending, as well as some larger trends around the state of parcel shipping. Fourth, what are some industry-specific trends for parcel shipping? Industry Trends. Are charges known at time of purchase?

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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. In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 11, 2020

The first-ever State of Sustainable Fleets Report is now available at no cost for download at www.StateofSustainableFleets.com. We are very pleased to serve as a sponsor of the inaugural State of Sustainable Fleets Report," stated Drew Cullen, senior vice president of fuels and facility services for Penske Transportation Solutions. "We

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Locus

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Between the Covid-19 waves, a trend emerged in the US and the rest of the world that earned the popular name of ‘revenge shopping’. According to McKinsey’s latest consumer pulse survey, Spending in March 2020 was down by 18% as compared to two years later. Talk to Our Experts. What to anticipate during year-end festivities?

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Conducted in partnership with third-party market research firm Martec, the survey analysed where global shippers stand today on sustainability to garner a better understanding of how supply chain leaders are approaching it and where they see the greatest opportunities for growth.

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Locus

OCTOBER 27, 2023

According to the 2023 InMobi Festive Season Report, 84% of Indian consumers revealed a spike in their online shopping budgets compared to just a year ago. Additionally, a comprehensive report from Ernst and Young showcases that a noteworthy 31% of Indian consumers place experience at the forefront when deciding where to spend.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

The latest Barclays-BDO Logistics Confidence Index has fallen to its lowest ever level since the survey began in 2012 as the sector deals with the fallout from the pandemic, skills shortages and concerns over Brexit. The survey assesses the expectations of more than 100 senior decision-makers across the sector. in 2019 to 47.1

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2018

According to Randy Strang of Supply Chain 24/7, a survey of the most important parts of a shopping experience found customers’ expectations are more than meets the eye. Up to 62 percent want to purchase online and have the option of returning it in-store, and 47 percent want promotions and coupons available through their smartphone.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

Supply chain and transportation are two of the biggest cost centers in an organization. The cost for these functions is measured as a percentage of sales and differs from industry to industry. However, according to this McKinsey study, most industries report supply chain and logistics cost in the range of 1.8%

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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. According to a recent survey conducted by Bringg, 99% of retailers plan to offer same-day delivery within the next three years, compared to just 35% today.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

We expand upon the supply chain technology trends we spoke about in the first part of this blog series, but let’s take a look at 5 more supply chain tech trends that will shape 2018. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Things are changing in supply chain management: while cost-cutting has been at the top of the agenda for many executives for years, in future they will be increasingly concerned with the shortage of skilled workers, sustainability and resilience. At a glance: The top ten SCM trends in 2024 1. Skilled labour shortage forces action 2.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 1, 2018

If there were one clear-cut conclusion to be drawn from our “2018 Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Equipment Survey,” it would be that the outlook for spending is bullish. At the same time, the survey revealed growing interest in the use of relatively new types of technology, including robotics, drones and smart glasses.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

However, based on first-quarter earnings calls, many companies, including manufacturers, retailers and transportation companies, missed the mark on their forecasts as they struggled to become more agile in adjusting their resources to align with evolving consumer and economic trends. Big-box retailers like Best Buy, Walmart Inc.

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Bringg

AUGUST 8, 2018

The UK remains significantly ahead, with 45% of retailers surveyed currently offering the service, but France and the Netherlands are also making significant progress as both saw the figure rise from 6 to 16%. This means that 24% of the Top 500 retailers in the EEA now offer next-day deliveries.

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Airfreight Logistics

JULY 21, 2019

UPS have released the results of its 2019 UPS Industrial Buying Dynamics Asia Pacific Study , which finds B2B buyers in the region doing much of their purchasing online, and at the same time relying heavily on offline relationships and seeking out solid after-sales service.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The rise in e-commerce following the pandemic led to a dramatic increase in return purchases. A survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) found that about 16.6% They include: Wardrobing: This is when a customer purchases an item to use it once and return it later for a full refund. The Rising Risks of Return Fraud.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 15, 2020

Post-COVID Supply Chain Trends. Looking forward, here are a few supply chain trends that will likely emerge from recent events. According to a Thomas survey of 878 North American manufacturers, 64% reported they were likely to bring production and sourcing back to North America. These are unprecedented times. Nearshoring.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

If leveraged effectively, game-changing trends such as digitalization, e-commerce and the Belt and Road Initiative to increase infrastructure between China and the EU—the exact impact of which is yet to be fully understood—have the potential to add wind to the sails of global seaborne trade,” concludes Youssef.

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