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6 Key Supply Chain and Logistics Trends to Watch in 2017

Logistics Bureau

Call it a cop-out if you like, but seriously, predicting which logistics and supply chain trends will make a difference to businesses in any given year has become notoriously difficult, given the speed at which technology in particular can suddenly disrupt the way things are done. The 6 Supply Chain Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore.

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Top Trends in Freight Forwarder Digitization

Freightos

This trend moved forward in exciting ways in 2019. For previous years’ reports: 2015 , 2017 , 2018. There was a much higher rate of forwarders providing instant quotes (15% compared to none in 2015 and 5% in 2017) – a true mark of digitized pricing and processes. . Keep reading for the highlights OR. About the Research.

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Trends in Warehouse Management 2017

Jayem Logistics

IoT and the Need for Data storage: The Internet of Things (IoT) is forecasted to reach 26 billion installed devices by 2020 and definitely will impact the information available to supply chain leaders and how the supply chain operates, depending on industry and data generation with 21 billion IOT units estimated to be in use by 2020.

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Emerging Trends in Automation: What it Means to Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

While this example may still be a few years off, it is important that you understand how the top emerging trends in automation will shape supply chains and transportation processes in the coming years. The Standard Definition & Components of Automation: Today: There is a standard definition of automation in the supply chain.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 6-10, 2017)

Talking Logistics

I learned that fact (and many more important things) at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference in New Orleans this week. E2open Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Zyme. Cement is one of the raw materials that goes into making concrete, which is the finished product. CLX Logistics Renews Partnership with BluJay Solutions.

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Transportation Trends: What’s Going on in the Trucking Industry?

PINC

Here are the top trucking trends that all shippers should be aware of, according to The American Transportation Research Institute. Personal consumption expenditures rose 4.3%, the best performance since the fourth quarter of 2017. The post Transportation Trends: What’s Going on in the Trucking Industry?

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Mega Ships from Asia are Transforming East Coast Ports

Now, That's Logistics

In 2017, imports to East Coast were up nearly 8% — more than double the growth of their West Coast counterparts. Sept 7, 2017: CMA CGM Theodore Roosevelt, a 14,400 TEU container ship, enters the Port of New York/New Jersey. in 2017, and it has already surpassed the Port of New Orleans in volume for the #2 spot on the U.S.