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[Infographic] 21st Third Party Logistics Study Shows Increased Use of 3PLs & Shippers

GlobalTranz

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. 3PLs and Shippers Report Positive Partnership Outcomes. percent.

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Supply Chains Disruptions at Highest Rate in 3 Years

Material Handling and Logistics

Supply chain disruptions continue to grow at an alarming rate, according to a new study, 2018 EventWatch Supply Chain Disruption Report, by Resilinc. Our data shows that impactful events happen one-third of the time, nearly every day, which should make CEOs and Board of Directors take the risk seriously.”.

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Transparency and Overcapacity: Where Freight is Going in 2017

Freightos

What happened in 2016. But data transparency within the logistics industry is lacking at best. Take a look at the range in carrier prices for forwarders along one the world’s busiest routes (Shanghai to Long Beach, CA), in a data snapshot from mid-December 2016. Transparency and Overcapacity. ” Market Efficiency.

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Embracing the New Future of Logistics

Blue Grace Logistics

According to the findings from the “26th Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends (Masters of Logistics)”, more companies are beginning to understand that new business models and new competition in the field are changing customer expectations. Improving Data Shows the Real Strength of Trucking.

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Philip Morris International’s Pivot to Smoke-Free Products Complicates their Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

But in 2016, Philip Morris International decided to change the course of its history by leading a transformation in the tobacco industry to create a smoke-free future based on products, which while not risk-free—are a better choice for adult smokers than continuing to smoke. It was predictable.

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Breaking Down Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Trinity Logistics

It has become a term applied to applications that can perform tasks a human could do, like analyzing data or replying to customers online. Machine Learning is just that – a machine or program that can learn from data. In the 2000s, big data came into play, giving AI access to massive amounts of data from various sources.

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Research in Focus: Sourcing Trends and Concerns

Talking Logistics

When armed with all of the relevant data on current and potential sourcing locations in a digital format, supply chain professionals will enjoy a simplified decision-making process. Many factors can affect sourcing decisions, from raw material availability to labor costs to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) benefits or trade preference programs.