Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

For Maersk, June of 2016 was the breaking point. After a rough 2015, the first half of 2016 was no different. So three months after an executive meeting on June 23rd , an updated strategy was released, tracking a radical shift into a slimmer Maersk, focused on providing end-to-end logistics services. Driving the Maersk Shift.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Overcapacity Could Be Maersk’s Salvation … and Strategy. And it seems pretty clear that this strategy will continue to be their path forward. Not maliciously of course, Maersk Line’s profitability grew from -$482 million in 2011 to $2.5 This isn’t a new strategy. billion in 2014. These days are over.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

2016 marched onward with a drive to improve the use of digital technology throughout the supply chain. This infographic, created by GT Nexus , also shows other ways the digital supply chain evolved in 2016. Technology will only delivery […] if it’s implemented with strategy and operations that adhere to best practices.”.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2015

We loved this post because as we get towards the end of the year many companies are conducting supply chain planning for 2016 (did I just type that?! A huge part of effective strategy in any business function is planning. economy will remain strong through 2016, only negative is the driver shortage. where has the time gone!).

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

“Results from the 2017 study show that roughly 75% of respondents are using the mix strategy (be all things to all people) as the predominant approach for their companies compared to the 51% who we reported utilizing a mix strategy in our 2016 results. and 30.9%, respectively,” says Logistics Management. in 2017 versus 20.8%

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

As noted by Joseph Evangelist of Fleet Owner, asset utilization among carriers sat at an average of 50% in 2016. And of course, it hinges on the ability to understand and maintain consistency in your metrics. . Of course, profitability losses don’t simply involve an empty trailer.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. What’s wrong with this picture?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

This new customer-centric reality is prompting manufacturers and retailers of all sizes to revisit their strategies and capabilities to succeed in this highly- dynamic, highly-uncertain, and highly-competitive environment. percent of total retail sales in the United States; in 2016, e-commerce sales reached $394.9

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2018

Of course, you want to control costs, consider options, and mitigate risks, but it will also be important to keep these five factors in mind as you talk to ocean service providers about the year ahead. Still, if you had ocean freight in 2016, the memory of the bankruptcy of the Hanjin shipping line may linger in your mind.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

in 2016 and 3.1% Of course, not all manufacturers will return home since poorer countries will continue to have lower labor costs. The data published by MAPI in December 2014 shows that industrial production increased at an annual rate of 3.9% in the third quarter of 2014 and is expected to grow by 3.5% in 2015, 3.9%

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

Mostly, manufacturers demand technologies that can boost their output without causing an additional strain on resources, and the final five technologies changing manufacturing in 2016 did just that. The annual growth rate for machine learning and artificial intelligence grew more than 500 percent from 2013 through 2016. Industry 4.0

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2017

In 2016, total e-commerce sales reached $394.9 This pairs well with omnichannel sales strategies as well. Of course, lean practices also have implications for budgets as well. Of course, there will be times when a budget simply does not cut it. Control Both Inbound and Outbound Freight Effectively.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

– General Angus Campbell, Chief of Defence Force (then Chief of Army), Chief of Army address to the Army Logistics Training Centre, 3 rd December 2016. Aside from doctrine and a multitude of sometimes contradictory organisational orders and directives, the Australian Army lacks a strategic logistics strategy.

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Freightos

MARCH 29, 2017

According to CB Insight research , supply chain technology funding skyrocketed in 2016, reaching over $5 billion dollars, more than 10X 2013 levels, and creating more logistics startups every year. So we spoke to some of Freightos’ investors to see what drew them to logistics (and, of course, Freightos specifically). #1:

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

Technology advancements were among the most exciting topics to watch through 2016. 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.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2024

Transaid supported the refresher training with the roll-out of six new, short refresher courses – whilst all training was accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport ( CILT ). Transaid also supported Safe Way Right Way with marketing and business strategies to encourage more drivers and fleets to enrol.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but is often underestimated in its importance and hence receives less strategic attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2017

At the close of 2016, the 21 st Annual Third-Party Logistics Study found the overall use of third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) is increasing, but the types of logistics services utilized indicate the industry is entering a shift in how it operates. Mergers and Acquisitions Give Rise to Nervousness Among Some Shippers.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

He predicts that this will rise to just over 50% by 2016 and to more than 80% by 2020. Supply Chain Solutions: 5 Ways To Successfully Work with Suppliers: If you run a products-based business, then you likely know how important it is to find the best suppliers, as of course, it is your job to find the best supply chain solutions.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2017

The first major change was, of course, the growth of the internet and during this period bricks and mortar retailers started to feel threatened that people would buy products online instead of shopping in their store. Key statistics: In 2013, only 5% of retail sales were influenced by mobile devices, but this jumped to 37% in 2016.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As recently as 2016, the state of e-commerce logistics triggered a rush to expand warehousing. Challenges in Today’s State of E-Commerce Logistics The challenges of today’s e-commerce strategies were formed when supply chain leaders believed the only solution to e-commerce was expansion.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

2016 - $7 billion. Of course, these possibilities are not without potential problems. Conservative estimates of the future IoT’s value range from $1.4 trillion to $14 trillion by 2022. This astronomical predication seems to indicate extended spending to generate a large return.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But more blatantly than ever, container liners – and especially Maersk – are on a collision course with the tech companies that provide digital infrastructure for selling goods. Maersk has unabashedly championed vertical integration for years, advocating an “end-to-end” strategy. No end to end-to-end. Image via StarAir.dk).

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 1, 2023

Logistics has undergone a remarkable transformation over the course of history, shaped by key events that pushed boundaries, embraced innovation, and drove the evolution of trade and transportation. The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy Beyond Covid-19. Prentice Hall. J., & Novack, R. Cengage Learning.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

The Bureau of Labor Statistics asserts courses to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) last anywhere from three to six months. I think 2016 and 2017 will make 2014 look like child’s play,” Albrecht said. “It sends everything into a tailspin. The West Coast ports proved that.”

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Fast-forward to 2016, fewer than one in 10 are employed in the US manufacturing sector. Industrial computing is paving the way for an emerging workforce across the manufacturing sector, and we are of course referring to millennials. There’s an argument that industrial computing creates jobs.

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Logistics in War

APRIL 6, 2019

The National Strategy for Energy Security, developed by the United States Energy Security Leadership Council, offers a range of recommendations to counter the challenges created as a result of the current global security environment. 1] Advanced fuel sources are distinct from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power systems.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 13, 2018

This makes him predestined to fully implement our Strategy 2025 in the decisive years that are now to follow.”. That strategy to transform business operations and realign VW was first introduced in 2016. By 2020, VW wants to reorganise its core business and by 2025 it wants to become the global market leader in e-mobility.

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Whatever the case, this is the second year in a row that the average salary level dipped (in 2016, the average salary reached $98,440, which remains the high-water mark to date). That’s assuming you’ve got the regulatory background to succeed in that industry, of course, as well as the necessary skills a specific company might be seeking.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Its 2016 Logistics Trend Radar report suggests that big data and automated supply chains could lead to previously unimaginable levels of optimization. Of course, Zarkadakis’s remark raises the question of what happens to the truck drivers. Optimize Operations. Goldman Sachs Economics Research provides an answer.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) is a type of business-to-consumer retail sales strategy where a business will market, sell and ship a product directly to the customer, writes Will Lovatt, General Manager and Vice President, Deposco Europe. Towards error-free fulfilment.

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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. Of course, these sophisticated automated models will not give the full picture either, especially in a market run by the pandemic. Concept of Predictive Analytics. billion by 2022.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, achieving a considerable portion of that growth by way of acquisitions. Procurement analysis. Supplier communication.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly? It was just two years ago that shippers wielded the leverage in the rate market, as capacity was a bit looser than it is now.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

In the latter half of 2016, freight demand increased each month consecutively, asserts Mark Montague of Supply Chain Brief. Of course, automation begets automation. Consequently, the driver shortage may grow worse with this new perception. Capacity Demand Will Grow in Importance.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Marco Vettorel (MV): Our cooperation with Baoli began in 2016 – initially very cautiously – with the order of the first machines. MV: Of course! MV: The price is of course an important factor for many of our customers, even if it is not fundamental. MV: Of course, these negotiations are very individual.

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