GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2016

At the onset of 2016, we identified key trends to watch for in manufacturing, and as the year draws to a close, it’s time for an evaluation of our predictions to discover the state of manufacturing. Since e-commerce can be best analyzed by reviewing Cyber Monday 2016, consider the record-breaking sales achieved.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2016

2016 will be a defining year for the logistics industry , and transportation management practices must adapt to these changes. For example, a given trucker who drives beyond the hours of service in the ELD could incur stiff penalties and fines from oversight agencies. Previously, rates were determined by freight classification.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2016

From increased affordability and efficiency of the transportation management system (TMS) to the application of Bluetooth technology for superior tracking of product movements, 2016 will be the year in which technology becomes an integral, if not the exclusive, part of the shipping process. Then, Amazon purchased Kiva , and they vanished.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 11, 2016

In this first post of a two-part series, we will expand beyond our 6 general manufacturing trends we predicted would shape 2016 to now laser focus on the manufacturing technology trends that will impact manufacturers in 2016. 4 Core Manufacturing Technology Trends for 2016. This goes back to using predictive analytics.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2016

Take a look at some of the top trends to expect in 2016 for the logistics industry and how they will inherently relate to the merger and acquisition trends. For example, augmented reality-enabled glasses are currently being used by Volkswagen, explains Ludger Schuh. 3PLs Will Expand Services.

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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. If you missed the first post, we encourage you to give it a read by visiting the first seven 2016 supply chain trends post here. . Supply Chain Trends 2016: 5 Additional More Areas of Focus.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 3, 2016

Rather than trying to figure out what is and is not causing problems, you need to know a few basic facts about how the truck driver shortage will evolve in 2016. From May 2014 to January 2016, many trucking companies increased their wages. Turnover Rates Are at an All-Time High. IoT-Based Systems Will Reduce Demand.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2016

The shipping industry of 2016 is a gross misrepresentation of what was considered “normal” shipping practices in the 1980s or 1990s. Similar to the technology in logistics trends, AIDC and RFID technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) will change in an unusual, profound ways in 2016. Increasing Use of Bluetooth Technologies.

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Freightos

JULY 4, 2016

LogTech Industry Roundup: Q2 2016. The market remains fragmented: the top 20 logistics players controlling only 58% of the market (via Ti Global Forwarding Report 2016 ). Salient examples include uShip parterning with DB Schenker in Europe and Kuehne+Nagel’s ongoing automation efforts. ” Cathy Roberson, via the WSJ.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

For example, an analysis carried out by AIR on the potential impact of Hurricane Harvey on regional manufacturing found that, based on percentage of the total potential revenue loss, the top three subsectors are petroleum and coal products manufacturing (37%), chemical manufacturing (13%), and oil and gas extraction (12%).

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2016

For the first time in more than 10 years, the Federal Reserve took the initiative to slightly increase interest rates, but the hopes for a robust start to 2016 were quickly dashed. The following graph from the 2016 SOL reveals how logistics as a percentage of U.S. Inventories are a major issue analyzed by the 2016 SOL as well.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2017

Our 2016 Manufacturing Report revealed an industry in the state of change, preparing for the next revolution. With claims of hacking the election still permeating the internet, manufacturers are looking upon 2016’s cyber security improvements with even greater scrutiny. Manufacturing is changing.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JUNE 28, 2018

For example, according to a survey conducted by AlixPartners in 2016, 88% of consumers are willing to purchase an appliance online – a vast increase over the comparatively lower 62% that were open to it in 2012. Today, such heavy freight orders are commonplace.

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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. For example, an optimized supply chain is good, but it opens more opportunities for errors. Supply Chains Went Digital.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 18, 2024

Happy Hour Started at 4 PM at the Locus Robotics Booth at MODEX The last MODEX show I went to was in 2016. MODEX 2016 had 800 exhibits and 25,000 attendees. In 2016, I only remember three robotic firms at the show – Locus Robotics, 6 River Systems, and Fetch Robotics. In 2016, the Locus style bots were not yet proven.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2015

This increase follows California’s increase in minimum wage from $8 to $9 an hour last year and to $10 effective January, 2016. an hour in July, 2016, followed by annual increases through 2020 until the minimum wage hits $15 an hour. Under Los Angeles’ new requirements, the minimum wage will increase to $10.50 XB Logistics’ is a U.S.-based

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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

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Unfortunately, slight contractions in the global economy in 2015 and 2016, reflecting the unrest seen in China and Germany, resulted in the scale back of purchasing by consumers. Between 2015 and 2016, freight shipping rates declined significantly, and dry van rates dropped up to 15 percent. Shipping LTL Rates Will Improve.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2016. Today, the tech devices that entered the market in early 2016 are obsolescent, and more companies are looking for real-time data-driven decision making opportunities through the Internet of Things (IoT). Like 2016, logistics providers will be tested for weaknesses in 2017.

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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

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Besides, these risks are much more serious (for example, there were about 134,000 reported cyber-attacks on businesses in 2017 , or almost 50 percent increase from 2016). For example, Supply & Chain Executive reported that there were 260 major natural disasters in 2016 that resulted in an economic loss of $211 billion.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

On 11/11/2016, residents of 235 countries completed transactions. It’s no coincidence that the top five US brands that sold in Singles’ Day 2016 were Apple, Nike, New Balance, Playboy and Sketchers. Those not prepared to lead by example can simply look towards Amazon for inspiration. Last week, Alibaba pulled in $17.4

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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. billion by 2021.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

A common theme of the 2016 predictions was growth and scalability, so let’s look at how companies are using these technologies as we prepare for the innovations of 2017. Another driving force behind the increased use of cloud technology in 2016 was budgets. Cloud-Computing Use Continues to Increase.

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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. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. The September 2016 decision mapped out a clear new direction. The Maersk Shift: Where it started. Starting with Dynamic, Differentiated Service with Maersk Spot.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

About 11% of carriers have vehicles that use a fuel other than diesel or biodiesel blends, according to a 2016 survey by ATRI. For example, UPS is aiming to have 25% of its new vehicles run on alternative fuel or be an advanced technology vehicle, such as hybrid trucks that uses materials that improve fuel efficiency. In the U.S.,

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ShipLilly

MAY 27, 2020

Unfortunately, authorities said this is not the first time the APL England reports container losses off the Australian coasts.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

She gives an example: Amazon’s ability to deliver packages to a person’s door in under two hours. Its 2016 Logistics Trend Radar report suggests that big data and automated supply chains could lead to previously unimaginable levels of optimization. Young’s example of robot workers involves a company previously mentioned: Amazon.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

How Does Procurement Play Into the Use of Artificial Intelligence and Automation in 2016? For example, the use of robotics allows more skilled workers to devote time and energy into the design of a given product, which serves to further improve the level of quality and craftsmanship in complex and simplistic products.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2024

In 2016 Google’s AlphaGo AI played a game of Go against world champion Lee Se-dol and won. Common Forms of AI Computer Vision Face recognition is one example of Computer Vision. Machine Learning (ML) Predictive analytics is one example of Machine Learning. Shocked, Se-dol said AlphaGo played a “nearly perfect game.”

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Trimble

JANUARY 26, 2023

Tell us about your partnership with Trimble and how your solutions integrate with Trimble's Our relationship began in 2016 when the company was still known as ALK. For example, we have recently provided Celtic Vacuum Limited (celvac) with our complete end-to-end workforce solution that incorporates this.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2017

The predictions for 2016 hinted at these trends, but recent reports suggest the need to alter the common perception of a functioning supply chain is growing stronger. More companies were taking steps before 2016 to improve collaboration across entire supply chains. Risk Management Evolved in 2016.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 14, 2018

Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act ( FSMA ) was finalized in April 2016. Such risks arise when food is not refrigerated well, vehicles used for food transport are not cleaned properly or, for example, when food in open containers is not protected adequately. The Sanitary Transportation Rule.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2016

The development and deployment of autonomous vehicles, machine-to-machine communication abilities and preventative maintenance could all team up to result in even greater savings in 2016, which will further increase investments for the Industrial Internet of Things. Previous Applications of the Industrial Internet of Things in Manufacturing.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2024

This happened again back in 2016 where Delta had a computer outage that cancelled thousands of flights ended up costing the airline over $150 million without counting the damage done to the brand. One example that happened this summer is in Singapore which is a major transhipment hub and one of the main hubs that Gemini will use next year.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

As explained in a recent interview, “ 2016 Telecommunications Industry Outlook ,” with Craig Wigginton , vice chairman of Deloitte & Touche LLP, “mobile devices and related broadband connectivity continue to be more and more embedded in the fabric of society today. For manufacturers, banning the use of mobile devices seems logical.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Unlike the virtual reality images of science fiction, augmented reality is a very real factor in today's world, and it will continue to grow in 2016 and beyond. For example, smart glasses in the warehouse are considered a form of Augmented Reality Supply Chain, explains SupplyChainDigest. Yet, many fail to understand what AR is.

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