Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. A skills assessment survey was done to measure potential gaps against a pre-determined skills matrix. What should supply chain leaders be looking for to close the talent gap?

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GoShip Blog

JULY 7, 2021

According to the Institute for Supply Management , 75% of the 600+ businesses surveyed in the United States experienced supply chain disruptions. According to a report , cyber attacks accounted for more than half of supply chain disruptions in 2018. How does my business prepare for Supply Chain Disruptions?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2018

In most cases, shippers took a more conservative view of how 2018 would unfold and that alarmed more than a few 3PLs. The survey reflected a market in rapid transition from a two-year downturn to more dynamic growth and tightening capacity,” The JOC said. Of course, more available capacity means better rates for shippers.

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Freightos

MARCH 17, 2019

So we asked them by conducting a survey in November 2018. This, of course, requires a reputable global freight index. A small but significant share of survey respondents are currently using index-linked contracts. Source: Freightos Index Linking Survey. The industry has already taken notice.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2019

DB Schenker’s contract logistics division was extremely busy in 2018—a year when most of its customers saw their sales revenues increase. Of course, keeping up with those order volumes on the manufacturing side isn’t easy. In 2018, DB Schenker opened three new contract logistics facilities in the U.S. More Growth Ahead.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Tariffs of course have impacted enterprise US businesses in tangible ways including higher costs to purchase imported goods and reductions in US manufacturing. From 2000 to 2018 China’s global exports grew tenfold to $2.7 But this spike put capacity on container ships at a premium, pushing freight rates way up as well.

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PINC

OCTOBER 2, 2019

This can turn into an even bigger problem for the driver who has been behind the wheel all day and is now coming up on the maximum 14 hours he can work in the course of a day (truckers can only drive 11 total hours a day). Over the four-year period between 2014 and 2018, detention times and the frequency of detention both increased.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough. 1] World Bank.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough. 1] World Bank.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The December 2018 payroll report issued by the U.S. in December 2018, while the unemployment rate for those with bachelor’s degree and higher decreased from nearly 4.5% in December 2018. for doctorates in December 2018. What’s happening under the employment hood? Let’s take a look. in 2011 to 2.1%

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Of course, none of this would be possible without improved self-service features, as explained by “The Impact of B2B E-Commerce on Manufacturers and Distributors,” and comprehensive, easy-to-integrate platforms. By 2018, 1.3 Robotics in Manufacturing. The use of robotics in manufacturing was expected to continue growing.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The ports surveyed in the report include Los Angeles / Long Beach , Oakland , Tacoma , Seattle , Houston , New York/New Jersey , Hampton Roads , Charleston , and Savannah , Miami , Jacksonville , and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. On a cumulative basis, the report said it expects 2018 to come in at 21.4 million TEU and again in July with 1.9

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 27, 2018

That was the key message Doug Braun, CEO of BluJay Solutions (a Talking Logistics sponsor), delivered in his keynote presentation at the SOAR 2018 Customer Conference last month. The post Competing on Customer Experience (Takeaways from BluJay Solutions’ SOAR 2018 Conference) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

We’ve had a busy final quarter of 2018 here at Logistics Bureau, so it was somewhat later in the year than usual when I got to thinking about what’s been going on in the supply chain world at large, and which developments are likely to keep the industry on its toes in the coming year. 3 Supply Chain Trends to Track in 2019.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 21, 2019

As 2018 came to a close, U.S. Of course, West Coast ports may see short-term volume adjustments from trade policies due to concentrated trade with the Asia-Pacific region, a trend observed in the second quarter and third quarter of 2018. A recent survey conducted by the on-line forwarder iContainers lists the 10 ports U.S.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

A recent series of surveys conducted by a prominent industry think tank indicates that the current state of global logistics is characterized by extreme urgency and the pressure to deliver above and beyond—regardless of mode. In each case, innovation and disruption was regarded as a “double-edged” sword.

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The Logistics Academy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Over the course of 2016, real revenue and volume growth in the air and sea freight forwarding markets was remarkably similar globally, but this disguises significant differences across important countries and regions, say analysts who keep a close eye on the market. The global freight forwarding market has grown by 2.7% Digitize or die.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 16, 2018

As part of an annual effort, Accenture surveyed 30 A&D companies, encompassing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as well as tier 1 and 2 suppliers. They were part of a larger report, Accenture Technology Vision 2018 , which covered 18 industries.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation. Looking forward, most experts and analysts seem to agree that the capacity crunch isn’t permanent, but it’s likely to continue through 2018 and well into 2019. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly?

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 18, 2019

Food is of course not the only sector which could face shortages. As a new survey by YouGov shows, a plurality (35 percent) think the UK is now staring down the barrel of a no deal Brexit. Initially, this vote was supposed to take place on December 11, 2018, but fearing it would be rejected, Theresa May delayed it until January 2019.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

Of course, the human controlling capacity for actual AI is still far from realistic, but the concept of a superior AI did make strides this year. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains. billion by 2018 to grow these relationships.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 6, 2022

According to the Canadian Community Health Survey of Truck Drivers, 70 percent of truck drivers eat less than the suggested five servings of fruit and vegetables per day. Of course, you don’t have to give those kinds of foods up completely; just reduce your intake of them. MAXIMIZE FRUITS AND VEGGIES AT EVERY MEAL. Does it love me?

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Forto

JANUARY 10, 2020

Furthermore, the OECD Economic Surveys – Germany (April 2018) state that strong domestic demands and especially exports are “driving economic growth”. For the third year in a row, it is the most important business partner for Germany – even ahead of the USA and other European countries. Finding The Best Costs. percent by 2025.

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 3, 2019

While vehicle import and export trade through the UK remained strong in 2018, the ports handling that trade were working under the gathering clouds of Brexit uncertainty. In 2018, the division also rolled out two editions of its GBA Vehicle Information Portal. new passenger vehicles last year, 81.5% Looking for clarity on the Tyne.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

ANSI developed the "new ANSI A92 standard" in 2018 and published them in 2019. Surveying the area where a MEWP is to operate has always been part of the procedure for operating these types of equipment. Check out Conger's OSHA-compliant MEWP operator safety training course. The last major changes happened in 2006. Learn More.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

And of course most can’t. Of course, consumer brand companies are especially at risk from being tarred with an anti-sustainability brush. Of course we all need to up our game. Posted on: Mar, 04 2018. Who can really get control of that is the question.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

Read the Article: Transportation Predictions That Will Shake-Up the Supply Chain Industry In 2018. In its 2017 survey of the freight forwarding market , Logistics Trends & Insights found that 92% of respondents see value in digitization of services.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

Of course we all need to up our game. In additiion I realize it’s difficult to understand what goes into the customer survey, but would I assume specific metrics are being asked. Posted on: Mar, 04 2018. Posted on: Mar, 06 2018. Posted on: Mar, 13 2018.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

They also observe that containerized shipping expanded by 4% in 2018—the fastest growth in five years. Last year’s top-heavy delivery schedule with the majority of ultra large container vessels (ULCVs) being delivered in the first quarter of 2018 has depressed our supply-demand index,” says Heaney.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 2, 2019

A few weeks ahead of the December deadline, the FMCSA, responding in part to concerns from state authorities regarding enforcement training and the variety of ELD systems in the market, opted to have an initial phase-in period, with a deadline extension throughout the first quarter of 2018 for the installation of the devices.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The weather was close to perfect, the course and scenery were beautiful, and the cause was inspirational. I’ve got some big ideas on how to raise the bar for 2018, so if you’re interested in joining or sponsoring our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure cycling team, please contact me. Truckload Turnover Surges in Second Quarter.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 24, 2018

Change will flow throughout all supply chains in 2018, regardless of products or services offered. Supply chain managers and executives should be mindful of these additional (read our first post of the top supply chain trends for this year) 2018 supply chain trends as the year progresses if they hope to stay competitive. .

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Freightos

JULY 14, 2019

Over the past 15 years Amazon has paved the way for SMBs to grow , frequently at the expense of other Big Box retailers, like Toys R’ Us, Sears, and A&F, that saw a ten year peak in square footage closings in 2018. But, of course, the tariffs aren’t only an Amazon problem. If the past is any indicator , it will.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2020

Larger businesses may take longer to ‘turn the ship’ onto a different course. From July 2018, when US President Donald Trump began imposing tariffs on goods made in China, and Beijing began reciprocating, American companies in particular suddenly realised how risky their offshore ventures had become.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 3, 2018

April 3, 2018. In fact, this current cycle might as well be called the roaring freight market of 2017-2018. In fact, this current cycle might as well be called the roaring freight market of 2017-2018. That was the most of any month last year and the most since July 2018, according to WardsAuto.com. YRC is hardly alone.

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Automotive Logistics

JULY 17, 2018

The outlook is that, as US production levels out over the next few years, volumes in 2018 will mirror those of 2017 and remain roughly the same over the next five years. However, there are a number of other factors that could influence new vehicle volumes going through 2018 and into next year. forecast for this year. .

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Every year, in our annual MH&L Salary Survey , we ask readers to identify the biggest challenge they face in their jobs, and every year they tell us the same thing: finding, developing and retaining talent. Participating in the 2018 roundtable (in alphabetical order) are: ? Once in, you’ve got to stay the course.

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