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Peak-Season Shipping Trends Shifting due to E-commerce

ShipLilly

Such trends are fueled by a rise in e-Commerce fulfillment frameworks as well as the ongoing transactions involving personal protective equipment (PPE) which is mainly due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, many stores are not yet fully replenished. A recent survey of factories in China seems to point towards this trend.

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Shipper’s Guide to Planning Ahead

Blue Grace Logistics

The LCI surveyed a diverse portfolio of shippers across different verticals, including consumer packaged goods (CPG), industrial and manufacturing and direct-to-consumer business to examine three primary metrics going into the next quarter. The latest LCI forecasts an upwards trend for Q2. This was seen in the survey.

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The U.S. Supply Chain Needs You!

Logistics Viewpoints

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 chains around the country are in great need of warehouse and transportation workers. Logistics Real Estate Growth.

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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

A recent report says that more than 77% of companies said, in a survey, that they are investing in deeper and more collaborative supplier relationships to improve resilience and agility. Consequences of Lack of PO Collaboration Capabilities Failure to prioritize PO collaboration can lead to severe consequences for companies.

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Turning Supply Chain Data into Business Intelligence

3PL Insights

Most companies benefit from a high turn rate—which indicates that sales are strong, and stock is replenished quickly. Businesses can also identify seasonality trends in their account activity data. Please take this 4-minute survey. In general, a low turn rate indicates low sales or over-production of stock.

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2018 Warehouse/Distribution Center Equipment Survey: Automation & Robotics Lead Robust Outlook

247 Customs Broker

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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Demand Forecasting 101: Everything eCommerce Businesses Need to Know

Ship Monk

Demand forecasting helps you: Optimize inventory Align with your operational strategy Analyze demographic and product trends Surprise and delight customers Protect yourself against financial risks Prepare for peak season. How often does inventory need to be replenished? Which products sell the quickest? Which sell the slowest ?