Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Supply chain disruptions continue to grow at an alarming rate, according to a new study, 2018 EventWatch Supply Chain Disruption Report, by Resilinc. Key report highlights include: Supply chain impact events occurred at a record rate in the first half of 2018, reaching 29%, as compared to 25% in 2017 and 19% in 2016.

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Freightos

APRIL 17, 2016

Logistics Technology Updates: Q1 2016. Brought to you by Freightos , the Internet marketplace of the trillion dollar international freight industry. Overview | Industry Research | Tech Giants | Logistics | On-Demand | On-Demand Food. Freightos Industry Research. Key results included: Changing Industry Conditions.

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Apparel Logistics

JULY 20, 2016

The 3PL industry has undergone many changes in recent years. If you're interested in using a 3PL, you'll want to know about the current state of the industry and how it can help you reach your business goals. According to the 2016 20th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, 3PLs are meeting that goal.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order.

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Freightos

JANUARY 17, 2017

What happened in 2016. Sluggish global trade, reduced import volumes and record overcapacity showed that the global freight industry is in dire need of change. “the global freight industry is in dire need of change.” “the global freight industry is in dire need of change.” Selective Volatility.

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Bringg

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Last week, Dotcom Distribution launched their annual eCommerce study. In 2018, only 25% of respondents said they’d be willing to pay extra for faster shipping—in contrast to the 2016 survey where 47% said they would pay up to $9 more for faster delivery. Download: Dotcom Distribution 2018 eCommerce Study.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

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. and 30.9%, respectively,” says Logistics Management. The Structure of Service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Well, how often do you hear industry analysts say they underestimated a market’s growth rate? Fast forward 5 years, and ARC’s 2019 base-year study estimated the market at $11.9 I will soon be publishing the 2021 base-year study with a five-year forecast through 2026. Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Here’s a look at some of the top industry stories making headlines in November. UPS is forecasting the delivery of 30 million packages on 17 of the 21 delivery days before Christmas Day, and expects to deliver a record 750 million packages globally between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, up 5 percent from 2016. Read more here.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2015

The frustrating feeling, that government regulators aren’t listening to you, is a common one within the freight industry. The FMCSA is aiming to increase minimum carrier liability insurance levels in 2016, and is asking for input from both carriers and brokers. Industry Laws Are Modernizing.

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Ottawa Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

A 2016 study by 3PLstudy.com showed that 83% of 3PL respondents felt that using a logistics partner directly contributed to better relationships with their clients and 70% reported declining logistics costs. Study participants represented manufacturing, retail, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and other industries.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

While studies show that consumers want sustainable products, only 5%-10% will actually pay a price differential for that,” Sheffi says. About 11% of carriers have vehicles that use a fuel other than diesel or biodiesel blends, according to a 2016 survey by ATRI. Last-Mile Delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The tobacco industry is changing. Traditionally, the industry has been stable. This interview was conducted while I was doing a global market study on Supply Chain Planning. That study has now been published. The Introduction of Smokeless Tobacco Products Complicated Philip Morris’s Supply Chain. It was predictable.

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Trimble

JANUARY 26, 2023

In this Q&A, Simon Moore, Sales Director of Alternative Logic, discusses the company's partnership with Trimble, summarises the industry challenges and explains how their solution has helped transform and meet customer needs. Please briefly describe the challenges and the transformation that is going on in the industry.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

4] The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, too, has brought national industrial mobilisation to the fore in terms of Ukraine responses to Russian aggression, but also in the context of European, US and other logistics support to Ukraine. When Defence made mobilisation an agenda.

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Automotive Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2018

The Spanish automotive manufacturers’ association, Anfac, has just released its annual Maritime Port Logistics Grading study, which identifies Santander (pictured), Sagunto and Pasajes ports as currently the best for vehicle processing in Spain. One aspect the study identified as being key was good road access to ports. over 2016.

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Freightos

AUGUST 31, 2016

An Industry On The Verge Of Change. In many respects, this should be a good time for the logistics industry. So at the peak of the global crisis – with Spain being particularly hard hit – and despite pleas from their families, the two teenagers quit their studies and started a freight revolution. They never looked back.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) benchmarking study saw the latter concern jump from 10th place in 2016 to first in 2017, a reflection of the change in Administrations and the President’s often harsh words for global trade.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Let’s Get into the Specifics Think about this: 79 percent of companies with high-performing supply chains (these are often referred to as Supply Chain Leaders (SCLs)), have revenue growth that is significantly above their industry average, according to this report by Deloitte. These disruptions included the following.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. One visionary, Malcom McLean , features prominently in the industry’s development. The History of the Shipping Container. Significance.

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Freightos

MAY 17, 2016

billion dollars of US venture capital was invested in the first quarter of 2016. Persistent growth in ecommerce, door delivery and expectations for “free” shipping have many in the industry talking up the potential for drones to change the industry. Hyperloop Proof of Concept Trial, May 2016. A whopping $13.92

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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. Shifting Industry Habits. The Maersk Shift: Where it started. It’s worked.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 28, 2020

Retailers are decentralizing their distribution and fulfillment networks to bring inventory closer to consumers, which is changing the average length of haul in the trucking industry and the equipment used to make deliveries. between 2007 and 2016 compared to 4.4% Consumers spent $601.75 billion online with U.S.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 22, 2018

Periodic testing performed to a protocol designed by food safety, microbiology and toxicology experts from the University of California-Davis and Haley & Aldrich, and sponsored by the corrugated industry confirms corrugated containers used to transport fresh produce are safe and clean. Conducted as a follow-up to prior industry?wide

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

The average value of cargos stolen by fictitious pickup was $203,744 vs. $174,380 per incident for cargo thefts overall during the study period, a 17 percent differential. While cargo theft rates have been falling from 2016 to 2017, the value of goods being stolen has been steadily increasing. But it’s like playing whack-a-mole.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

million pallets were manufactured during the same three-year period, an increase of 12% on FEFPEB’s 2016 study. The figures also show an increase in the use of industrial and lightweight packaging, growing by 8.5% and 14%, respectively, between 2016 and 2019.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2016

From cloud-based systems to transportation management, the state of the logistics industry is evolving to expand an increasing number of services. Although an initial view of the logistics and freight industry seems stale, it represents how the flow of goods and services are sprouting and delivering more with fewer resources.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2023

Industry-wide e-commerce returns skyrocketed during pandemic lockdowns. sending the service and education industries into upheaval. Now, with the industry facing a daunting driver shortage, initiatives to bring in women drivers from other industries have escalated. percent annual growth rate from 2016 through 2022.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

I’ve been an industry analyst for over 20 years, which is hard to believe sometimes. How can I summarize the many sessions and customer case studies I attended in a short blog post? Over the past two years, there have been other similar acquisitions in the industry, along with multiple rounds of VC investments.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

In this case study, STILL UK, part of the global materials handling player, explains how it set about winning safety and compliance certifications: STILL in the UK has 220 employees and offers a full range of materials handling equipment along with nationwide service coverage. Aiming High.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 1, 2020

Maersk is the leader in the container shipping industry and is an ideal company for everyone who studies shipping. Moller–Maersk Group. Maersk Group is a Danish business conglomerate and the world’s largest container shipping company. Prior to being acquired, it was always between the top 7-12 in the world.

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WorkWave

MAY 20, 2020

Grocery delivery has been on the rise, with Business Insider citing that the industry’s value doubled between 2016 and 2018. It doesn’t take an industry expert to note that shelter in place orders have inspired many consumers to try grocery delivery for the first time or to place orders more consistently than in the past.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Supply chain management is often regarded as a dynamic and ever-evolving industry, but what's the perspective of the young professionals entering this field? The comprehensive study, now in its fourth iteration, gathered responses from nearly 200 young professionals under the age of 30.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2019

billion in 2016 to an expected $30.04 billion by the end of 2025, according to a study reported by DC Velocity. 2) Fast Transaction Processing When it comes to shipping, especially in the eCommerce industry where shipping is “free,” there is pressure to do it better, cheaper, and faster than the next guy. Download Here.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

We’ve seen the evolution of the industry and its ongoing transformation , and have embarked on a transformation ourselves. Deloitte’s 2016 survey is also telling: of the workers who want to leave their jobs within the next two years, more than 70% cite a lack of leadership development.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Samsung provides a case study of control towers in action. According to the 2016 3rd Party Logistics Study , 3PL customers are outsourcing more of their logistics services. The South Korean multinational conglomerate had outsourced warehouse and distribution activities to several logistics service providers.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

All sorts of organizations have run studies on eco-friendly attitudes in the ecommerce industry, and we have amazingly positive news to share about what buyers are thinking. Consider the clothing industry as an example. Packaging waste is a definite problem in the ecommerce industry. We have proof.

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