Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions for 2018? He studied enough Hebrew to discuss the future of technology for a half-hour. Two years ago, I came up with my own big audacious personal challenge : assemble a team of riders from a select group of logistics companies to join me for a 102.7-mile Andrew Clarke , C.H.

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Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

A recent Freightos Group survey on long-term ocean container contract reliability found that at the start of the pandemic when ocean spot rates first surged, importers saw 34% of their contracted containers rolled by carriers prioritizing more lucrative spot shipments. But a far more acute problem shippers face today is rolled cargo.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018. Transplace Acquires Yusen Logistics’ Intermodal & Freight Brokerage Group. Loadsmart Announces $21.6

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 1, 2018

In a newly released white paper, DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, explores the most important parts of Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) and discusses its various functional areas. “A drive towards sustainability is happening now. www.dpdhl.com.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2018

A few weeks ago at the Descartes Evolution 2018 User Conference , I had the opportunity to interview William Wehrle, Director of Supply Chain at BASF, and David Bazzetta, Business Advisor – Process Optimization at BASF, about the importance and value of having real-time freight visibility.

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247 Customs Broker

AUGUST 15, 2018

Date/Time Thursday, August 23, 2018 2:00PM. Moderator Mike Levans, Group Editorial Director, Supply Chain Group, Peerless Media LLC. The post Case Study: How LightBulbs.com Doubled Shipping Throughput During Peak Season Without Adding Staff appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. Register Today! -->. Register Today!

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

A study carried out by ARC Advisory Group has found that the demand for TMS applications has been growing steadily over the years. The growth is likely to continue until 2018 and well into the mid-2020s when the market is expected to reach saturation. Here is a look at what the future holds for TMS in 2018 and beyond.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 1, 2018

That is a key takeaway from the 2019 22nd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study, which was released today by Infosys Consulting, Penn State University, Penske Logistics, and Korn Ferry at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Edge conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

Those are the main questions I discussed with Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Services at Descartes Systems Group , during a recent episode of Talking Logistics. During our conversation, Chris shared some insights and advice from some TMS benchmarking studies he conducted recently. Transportation benchmark studies.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2018

DC Velocity and Descartes have conducted a transportation benchmark study for the last two years to help transportation professionals understand what is driving the market, and how the strategy and tactics of top performers differ from the rest of the pack. Figure 1: Transportation IT Spend Change Next 2 Years (Source: Descartes).

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2018

As far as back 2015 a study estimated that 8 million tons of plastics are swept into waterways annually — equivalent to a garbage truckload every minute. And they have been pushed to do this over the past several years by a shareholder activist group called As You Sow. In fact, in a report released on Oct. Colgate-Palmolive?pledged

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

Presenters at the 2018 Accelerate! And more promising news: 76 percent of female 18- to 26-year-olds have a favorable impression of professional driving, according to a recent nationwide study by the Adcom Group, a marketing and communications firm. percent increase in female drivers from 2017 to 2018, Shaver says.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

The facility manager at the Kimberly-Clark Group operation in Niederbipp has seen many different materials handling providers come and go. In April 2018 Kimberly-Clark and Avesco celebrated a milestone in their partnership. Andreas Nussbaum is not easily impressed.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2018

Driver shortage is a major concern for companies striving to improve the performance of their fleet, according to a 2018 global benchmark study , conducted by Descartes, that surveys fleet managers from a wide array of industries and logistics providers. Key Trends Driving Change. The Financial Link.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. The company modeled scenarios and performed simulations in AIMMS Network Design Navigator with all their products grouped together.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2019

The Sloan School of Management at MIT, gathered together a group of experts for their take on what 2019 will look like. And most studies show that by allowing automation to do the repetitive, low-valued-added task, people are able to move toward innovation and problem-solving. “I Human Capital Management. Where to Put Your Money.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2018

“Poor supply chain practices are a business risk, not just a sustainability one, and companies need to understand the business case for doing the right thing,” says Andrew Behar, CEO of As You Sow, a group that promotes environmental and social sustainability through shareholder advocacy, coalition building and original legal strategies.

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Logistics Manager

JANUARY 28, 2018

The CMA CGM Group recently announced the appointment of Mr. Rajesh Krishnamurthya as the new Group Senior Vice President for IT & Transformations with effect starting February 12, 2018. The post CMA CGM Recruits Expert to Accelerate Digital Transformation appeared first on Logistics Manager.

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United World Transporation

MARCH 21, 2019

As you’re probably already aware, the income for owner-operators tended to hit a bit of a slump toward the end of 2018 as temperatures cooled down and US/Canadian roads became more hazardous to drive on. This could be good news or bad news, depending on your income level and how heavily you can expect to be taxed on your income!

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Even before the arrival of the pandemic, the global e-learning market was expanding at an astonishing rate, with a 2019 study estimating that it would reach $336.98 percent from 2018 to 2026. The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018.

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Freightos

MARCH 4, 2020

This year’s Freightos mystery shopper study looked to answer these questions. . For previous years’ reports: 2015 , 2017 , 2018. In the study we looked to online spot quoting as a proxy for the overall digitization of the industry as it’s often a shipper’s first encounter with forwarders. Keep reading for the highlights OR.

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FLS Transport

MARCH 18, 2021

According to an Inrix study, Congestion fell almost 50% across major U.S. It’s one effort that could potentially help the driver shortage and while trucking groups support the bill, opposers fear it could raise safety concerns. False log violations have trended up steadily since hard enforcement began in 2018, but are only 1.3%

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 9, 2018

After nearly a decade of so-so profits, the $36 billion less-than-truckload (LTL) sector of the trucking industry is poised for impressive – if not spectacular – growth in 2018. We may also see a surge in companies ramping up production as they seek to grow their market share in 2018,” he says. . Related Resources.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 14, 2019

In 2018, the Group continued improving its sustainable development performance while applying innovative approaches to find ever more effective and environmentally friendly solutions. For the second consecutive year, GEFCO achieved a 2% avoidance of carbon emissions relating to transport thanks to specific actions undertaken in 2018.

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Carter Logistics

MARCH 12, 2019

The Conference was so well attended, that the use of additional hotel space was required to handle this year’s exceptional group of transportation and logistics professionals from the food industry. The current fuel situation has caused the industry to notice studies focusing on higher MPG goals. GDP of 2.6%

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 29, 2021

CPG Logistics Ltd , a long-established logistics services provider in the UK, is using Descartes Systems Group ’s e-Customs solution to help its customers comply with post-Brexit customs requirements, including preparation for further Brexit changes that are coming on 1st July.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

The result is that companies must balance the expectations of these groups with the need to make a product that consumers want and are willing to pay for. While studies show that consumers want sustainable products, only 5%-10% will actually pay a price differential for that,” Sheffi says. Last-Mile Delivery. In the U.S., Lauderdale.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2018

According to a September study by the International Monetary Fund, a 10% gain in the price of oil increases, on average, domestic inflation by about 0.4 Wien, an executive at Blackstone Group LP, included a rise in U.S. oil prices to $80 a barrel among its top 10 potential surprises for 2018 in global markets. percentage points.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 5, 2018

Published 05 June 2018. The deal will allow Shone to access the CMA CGM Group vessels to finalize the development of AI-based systems on board container ships. The deal will allow Shone to access the CMA CGM Group vessels to finalize the development of AI-based systems on board container ships.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. The company modeled scenarios and performed simulations in AIMMS Network Design Navigator with all their products grouped together.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

As ecommerce has exploded (online retail has grown 300% from 2000 to 2018 ) and mobile devices and social media proliferated, the balance of power has shifted. A recent study found that the average length of time consumers are willing to wait for free shipping is 4.5 Consumers are deciding when, where, and how they shop.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Also, some conferences may offer discounted rates for groups, and others, like ProMat, do not charge a registration fee. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. JDA Focus (Cost Varies by Group Size, Membership Etc.) GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2023

The current contract, which took effect in 2018, enabled UPS to skirt the significant labor-cost inflation that has befallen, among others, the ground-delivery operation of FedEx. Teamster General President Sean O’Brien has vowed to achieve significant wage and benefit increases in the upcoming contract. percent from 2022 through 2025.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

A study by Wharton Business School found that this group is mainly interested in supporting brands that are ethical, caring and strive to do the right thing. And here are the top 10 brands of these two groups combined. . What makes a brand trustworthy to Millennials and Gen Z? . Media Type. Privacy Settings. anonymous user.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2018

TEG The Event Group is delighted to invite all members of the industry to discuss main trends and impacts in logistics and to establish new partnerships to expand professional networks. Furthermore delegates will have the opportunity to attend the AUDI factory in Gy?r Robinson, Transwide, Priority Freight, and many more. More info HERE.

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Logistics Manager

JANUARY 17, 2019

Earlier, in October 2018, Sahathai Terminal PLC (PORT), Thailand’s leading container terminal and logistics company had entered into a Joint Venture with Mitr Phol Sugar to develop this Container Terminal. About Mitr Phol Group. Mitr Phol Group is the world’s third largest and Thailand’s largest sugar producer with.

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Logistics Manager

AUGUST 31, 2020

The Dubai- based provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics launched the ‘DP World Cargospeed’ international brand in 2018. It recently conducted the world’s first national-level study in partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Transport. “We

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