The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

It grew through a continued mixture of internal organic growth and further diversification through a continued acquisition strategy with Palm Beach Capital. In August, 2017, a national, publicly traded bank holding company bought a minority stake in InMotion Global and AscendTMS. The 3PL was sold in 2014.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2017

Let’s take a look at four reasons why digital transformation is an imperative in 2017 for industrial manufacturers: 1. Harnessing Big Data. Technology has created an extraordinary amount of data ; within this data there is great opportunity, but it also can be overwhelming. Changing Consumer Expectations.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Although rate volatility is expected to stabilize in 2017, organizations must do more with fewer resources to survive. From Amazon to hyper-local retailers, 2017 will be a year of intense scrutiny and pressure on logistics providers. This graph shows how quickly the surge begin and rise in 2017. Consumers have power.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Unlike the all-time highs of 2014, 2017 will reveal an industry on the cusp of restoring order and LTL rates to acceptable, reasonable levels.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 9, 2015

4 Drivers of the Looming Transportation Capacity Crisis of 2017. What do you think will happen by 2017 in this transportation capacity issue? Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post Transportation Industry Braces for a Looming Transportation Capacity Crunch Crisis in 2017 appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Again and again, digitization and data were at the heart of panel and networking conversations. Even headline speakers were professing “data got sexy” and data is now a core strategy for companies looking to succeed. Supply chain leaders are wanting their organizations to be data-driven.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Data analytics for logistics can make all the difference in the world when it comes to reefer truckload service delivery efficiency. However, the data [that powers them] hasn’t previously been utilized to its full capacity until recently.” Take the example of RCRPMF.USA in the image. last year and $2.19 the year prior.

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Morai Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2018

This post highlights three strategic areas which many companies overlooked in 2017; strategy, security & interaction, and how to best achieve improvements in these areas. 2017 has been an interesting year. Improving Data Security. Many high-profile cyber attacks happened in 2017.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2017

I’ll be doing both for the first time in a couple of weeks at Seminarium’s Logistics & Operations Conference 2017 (October 18th in Santiago, Chile). The integration of supply chain visibility solutions with real-time risk event data is a growing trend in the industry. I’ve never been to Chile.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2017

As I prepared my keynote presentation for the BluJay Solutions’ SOAR 2017 conference , I recalled this experience and saw it as a good metaphor for the difficulties many companies are having today responding effectively to the blizzard of supply chain management.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

8 Freight Shipping Trends Shippers Must Know for 2017. With the official deadline for implementing electronic logging devices less than one year away, more freight shipping providers will be upgrading technology and systems in 2017, reports Matt Sullivan. Freight Shipping Providers Will Focus on ELD Implementation.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from Katie Cruze at considerdigital.com who give us the top 5 reasons why data quality is important. Data, for most companies, is often collected for record-keeping purposes. For many companies, managing the quality data can seem like an overwhelming task.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 4, 2022

We’ve curated the most relevant and up-to-date information for you based on data and trends from the past few years. Here are some noteworthy stats from various reliable sources: Food delivery has become a global market worth more than $150 billion, having more than tripled since 2017. Time To Read: 5 minutes.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

We will feature over the next 4 business days each category's most viewed posts over the course of 2017. These will only contain posts written in 2017. There were approximately 220 blog posts in 2017, and over 360,000 page views on those posts alone. The Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts from 2017. Share This: Read More.

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Carter Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

According to a report* by UCL Hazard Research Center, there were 16 weather-related events in 2017 in the United States alone that cost one billion dollars each. As your company has most likely experienced, the weather is a huge influencer in a supply chain’s strategy, performance, and bottom line. Annual revenue growth.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2017

The industry is moving in an unprecedented direction that is increasingly digitized and more data-centric than ever, and logistics leaders are looking to increase efficiency with artificial intelligence (AI). And at the conference it was clear that the data problem is still huge and everyone needs a better way to solve it.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

We invite you to register and attend our educational webinar titled, “Why Supply Chain Leaders are Using Big Data Analytics” presented on Feb. 28, 2017, at 11:00 am ~ 12:00 pm CST. As a result, business leaders can reap a significant return on investment by thoroughly analyzing this data. You can register by visiting [link].

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

It’s December 1, the beginning of the end of 2017. Shipping firm Clarksons braces for data leak after refusing to pay hacker (The Guardian). The post This Week in Logistics News (November 27 – December 1, 2017) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. How did we get here so fast? Pringles !).

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

In 2017 losses incurred from catastrophes such as hurricanes, wildfires, and earthquakes could make it one of the costliest years in history for the property insurance industry, Savitsky noted. Hurricane Maria, which slammed into Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017, is a prime example of a catastrophe that reverberates through supply chains.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

In his 2017 annual shareholder letter , Bezos lauded “divinely discontent” customers as innovation drivers. Amazon is at the nexus of ecommerce, data, and logistics, with a drive to constantly improve their logistics network. And the career data below spells out a strong ocean slant. billion between 2015 and 2017.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2017

Or is it further proof that Amazon’s logistics strategy is a customer focused one — that is, Amazon is not making these moves to compete directly with entrenched players like UPS, FedEx, and other 3PLs, but rather it’s aiming to deliver the best overall customer experience possible?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2017

The worlds of online and offline businesses continue to merge and in 2017, as outlined in this infographic from the CUBE , it’s time that retailers finally embraced it. Find out more about being a retailer in 2017 in the infographic below. of customers will share location data for in-store discounts.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

At the next Logistics Bureau Free Executive Breakfast (which will take place in August), I’ll be discussing the alignment of supply chain and business strategy along with eight other important levers for supply chain performance improvement. The Failing Kmart Business Strategy. The first Kmart store opened way back in 1962.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

Commercialization strategies evolve, supply chains expand, and production rates accelerate. Addressing this challenge, executives are rethinking their business models and strategies to improve product quality and avoid issues surrounding test results, material specifications, non-conformances, recalls, and supplier corrective action requests.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Since the third quarter of 2017, many manufacturers have been regularly confronted by scarcity in the transportation market – a problem they haven’t encountered in years. Freight prices are also going up because of carrier rate increases since the last half of 2017. Adapt the freight allocation strategy to handle scarcity .

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Transporeon

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Ocean freight rates are expected to increase significantly in 2017 Based on a survey conducted by our benchmarking partners Xeneta , more than half (56%) of the respondents expect rates to increase while 44% believe rates will remain stable. Most importantly, no one expects that rates will decline in 2017. Contact us today.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 19, 2017

2017 is projected to be a year in which more shippers break out of the mold, embracing newer transportation management systems ( TMSs ). Unfortunately, this means predictions for adoption rates in 2017 would be likely to remain in this range. Historical Data on TMS Adoption May Be Lower Than Reported.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy. 10 Tips to Remain Competitive and Have an Effective Transportation Management Strategy. Working with carriers and all the freight you manage to create continuous movement strategies is a win-win approach. Gaining "Shipper of Choice" Status.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

For the first 15 years of his professional career Matt focused on information technology – working for a large silicon valley software companies to data center startups to a brief stint with a family foundation who, unlike his previous employers, existed to give all their money away. About Matt McLelland.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

Modern supply chains are evolving beyond anyone’s expectations due to increased use of cloud-computing technologies, wearables and advanced data analysis. 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.

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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. Improving Data Shows the Real Strength of Trucking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 2023

Creating a conscious supply chain fundamentally starts with an organization’s commitment to gaining visibility into their processes and using the data to continue to follow continuous improvement. This creates the space to explore and implement ESG strategies and moves the operation from simply moving goods to also doing good.

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Locus

MAY 25, 2022

Here are seven key strategies that they have used to make it happen. consumer shipping companies: Customer experience 2017-2022. – Consumer experience with consumer shipping companies in the United States from 2017 to 2022, Statista, 2022. Use data insights. The obvious answer is data. – Statista, U.S.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are similar, but both function on the connection of equipment to the internet and applying data collected to consumer and business needs, including the needs of manufacturers. The First 5 Manufacturing Tech Trends of 2017.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 26, 2021

Let’s look at the facts – the percentage of supply chain managers using new analytics tools and services to develop better bidding strategies has increased from 17% in 2017 to more than 30% in 2020. So, what are your competitors getting from modern data and analytics solutions that you’re missing out on? Ongoing Spend Analysis.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Global Food and Beverage Cold Chain Logistics Market Report contains historic data that spans 2013 to 2017, and then continues to forecast to 2025. That… The post Food and Beverage Cold Chain Logistics Market Shares, Strategies and Forecast Worldwide, 2020-2025 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Morai Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Statistics reveal that in 2017, ‘full supply chain visibility’ became the 3rd ‘most important strategic priority’. Technology provides an unceasing transmission of insight in the form of big data. On August 9th, 2018, Morai Logistics released an eBook entitled Customer Service: A Long Term Strategy for Future Supply Chains.

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