Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

Sure, we can talk endlessly about our warehouse automation and cool robotics , outstanding service , or award-winning warehouse management system , but that’s not nearly as believable as our case studies and customer testimonials. Of course, sometimes following the herd can lead us astray. The proof is in what our clients say about us.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Research confirms that post-Operation Warden Defence leaders were frustrated that Defence reforms had gone too far in starving military logistics capability; the Defence Committee (DC) directed the National Support Policy (NSP) branch to conduct a new study to focus upon how the ADF should approach strategic logistics.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 21, 2021

It has been well over a year since the COVID-19 lockdowns started in March 2020. Working and studying from home decreased the usage of paper documents and increased the need for electronic documents. Of course, this process will not be like the “old normal” in many companies.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2023

US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 7, 2023 ‘While Mexico Has Surpassed China as the United States’ No.

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FLS Transport

MARCH 18, 2021

These laws would classify workers as an “employee” of the company unless that worker performs a service “outside the usual course of the business of the employer.” Reduced 2020 traffic gave back drivers billions of hours. If 2020 was good for anything, it was good for reducing city traffic. The Top 7 Stories in Freight.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

At the start of the 2020 training year, 600 trainees and 25 students across Germany took the first step on their career paths at Dachser. Dachser currently has a total of about 1,800 future logistics experts who are either in training or are completing a course of study.

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FLS Transport

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Turns out the wild rate swings of 2020 and record-setting peak rates have led to shipper bid fatigue… As we enter a new market dynamic for 2021, many are asking how best to handle their RFPs… should they delay bids while the market fleshes itself out? The hottest stories in freight can be found here, in the Weekly Freight Report: 1.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 7, 2021

2020 has come and gone, which means it’s finally time to say hello to 2021! Before 2020, there was a clear distinction between online and offline purchases. According to a study by Nielsen , 81% of consumers worldwide “feel strongly that companies should help improve the environment.” New Buying Habits. Sustainable Consumerism.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 7, 2022

In politics, it can of course be necessary at times to portray events as relatively simple in order to reach a wider audience. However, when the speech and the underlying fact sheet is studied more closely, it unfortunately contains a range of misconceptions about how the shipping industry works.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

If 2020 and if 2021 proved anything, it’s that the omni-channel selling environment is here to stay. But, as we know, supply chain conditions were far from perfect in 2020 and 2021. As just one example, Nike’s online sales grew by 75% in 2020 — but its profit margins fell from 45.5% The study projects a risk-adjusted $31.2

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

But in 2016, Philip Morris International decided to change the course of its history by leading a transformation in the tobacco industry to create a smoke-free future based on products, which while not risk-free—are a better choice for adult smokers than continuing to smoke. That study has now been published.

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3PL Links

JULY 21, 2024

Today’s diverse difficulties have demonstrated the need for applying certain tactics in order to change course. According to a study conducted by the global technology research firm Gartner , 38% of supply chain executives worry that their companies are not set up to handle the problems that lie ahead for the next two years.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Case Study. Knowledge is power–understanding what’s causing the situation can help reduce stress and enable you to select the best course of action to best move forward. The rollercoaster that the United States has experienced since Jan 2020, in terms of supply and demand, was nothing short of turbulent. Whitepaper.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

That event was the global COVID-19 pandemic, which erupted during the first half of 2020. One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill. Another study reveals that the demand for supply chain talent exceeds supply by 6 to 1. Supply Chain Coordinator.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The 24th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study for 2020 has been released and it shows a growing success between shippers and their 3PL partners. A higher number of 3PLs, 99%, agree that relationships have generally been successful,” the study says. The logistics and freight industry is in a state of flux currently.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 26, 2023

A 2020 ecommerce shipping study determined that 27% of shoppers will choose one ecommerce brand over the other based on speed of delivery options. Yes, site design, advertising, branding, and, of course, product design have an impact on customer acquisition. Benefits of Offering 2-Day Shipping 1.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The years 2020 and 2021 have not been easy for any company engaged in shipping containerised freight internationally. Nevertheless, recent studies reveal that more than 50% of SMEs cite compliance and documentation as presenting a significant challenge. Container Shipping Can be Tough for SMEs.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2021

It is in the light of these facts that the commander expects to shape his course during the supervision of the planned action.’ [1]. One study of twentieth-century conflicts since 1939 found that the average time between the ‘first indication of war and the firing of the first shots has been 14.3 2] Babbage, R., ‘Ten 4] Nolan, C.,

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

There are, of course, some other important differences between the two types of providers: 4PL is, in general, better suited for medium-to-large businesses , while 3PL is more suited to small-to-medium businesses. According to a study by The Insight Partners , the global 4PL market was valued in terms of revenue at $56,472.1

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LandLink

JANUARY 15, 2020

alone, Statista estimates return deliveries will cost $550 billion by 2020, 75.2% according to a study by research firm Appriss, up from $260 billion in previous years. The holiday season, of course, is the one to dread in the returns departments. In the U.S. more than four years prior. United Parcel Service Inc.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Nearing the end of 2020, Maersk has remained true to that goal. The shift to full end-to-end integration, of course, leaves no one else in the middle. The first is size , of course, with Maersk running over 17% of global ocean capacity , but also selling land-services to just under 20% of those same customers. It’s worked.

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Forto

AUGUST 1, 2019

New IMO regulations 2020. Contrary to the fact that the three major ship classes, according to the International Council on Clean Transportation study , accounted for 55% of the total shipping emissions: container ships (23%), bulk carriers (19%), and oil tankers (13%). You can download the full study here. IMO stays the course.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

In 1984, a study was conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to determine the effectiveness of a lift truck safety training program. Evaluation typically consists of obstacle courses, picking up sample loads, and in general, seeing how the operator trainee handles driving, turning, and reversing.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Ours is the kind of success story that is not unheard of: we started from scratch (two-bedroom apartment, to be precise) and over the course of seven years have managed to expand to over 30 countries with offices all over the world. Delve into the details of it in this case study here. Deep dive into Unilever’s case study here.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 16, 2021

Same study stated that. The amount of data in the world was estimated to be 44 zettabytes at the dawn of 2020. History has defined resiliency as being strong and resolute, but the new definition of resiliency will be those who understand vulnerability and prioritize agility. 2012 2,837 exabytes produced.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 4, 2022

According to the American Trucking Associations, retail and wholesale inventories are on the rise following a decrease since 2020. Conduct a market study. So, before you decide on a specific market, conduct a study. Most economic indicators point to strong demand through 2022. Choose the right transportation.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 28, 2020

While it can pay to have a single strategic supplier for primary materials, it can also create a point of supply chain weakness, as happened when Covid-19 roiled supply chains in the first half of 2020. Of course, manual systems allow small business owners to manage inventory with limited investment in systems.

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World Food Programme Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Feeding the mind WFP supports vocational youth centres in Dadaab by providing learners with a free lunch allowing them to concentrate on their studies. This allows them concentrate on their studies. In 2020, NRC plans to train 655 learners?—?half half of which are female. WFP will provide them all with a daily hot meal.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The demand–supply imbalance was slow at first in late 2020 but it really picked up steam as the ball dropped on this holiday season. These costs are, of course, passed along to shippers through bunker adjustment factors (BAFs). Finally, many recent studies show how quickly freight rates may normalize using historical data.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

A more recent regulation, issued by the International Maritime Organization in 2020, caps the greenhouse emissions of freight ships at 0.5%–2% Of course, this price increase will result in costlier logistics services, which could lead to a spike in operational expenses. 2% lower than its former level of 3.5%.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The first steps, of course, are to understand the challenges you face, prioritise them for action, and consider the resources and help you need to meet and overcome them. There are, of course, several ways to achieve a logistics knowledge infusion. Of course, as an enterprise grows, it becomes harder to coordinate all the moving parts.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 1, 2022

A 2020 ecommerce shipping study determined that 27% of shoppers will choose one ecommerce brand over the other based on speed of delivery options. Yes, site design, advertising, branding, and, of course, product design have an impact on customer acquisition. Benefits of Offering 2-Day Shipping. Reduce Cart Abandonment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In the course of updating our annual research on the supply chain planning market , I talked to executives across the industry. Since then, virtually every supplier I talked to in the process of updating this year’s Supply Chain Planning Market Analysis Study has said they are investing in this area.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2020

A UK online retail study by Which revealed a trend in which several larger retailers consistently underperformed as regards product availability and customer service. Of course, Walgreens and CVS both sell other commodities in addition to pharmaceuticals.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 28, 2020

While it can pay to have a single strategic supplier for primary materials, it can also create a point of supply chain weakness, as happened when Covid-19 roiled supply chains in the first half of 2020. Of course, manual systems allow small business owners to manage inventory with limited investment in systems.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

In 2020, gender diversity is more than just a buzzword. A further study by the benchmarking firm Hackett Group found that, on average, supplier diversity programs can add $3.6 Of course, visibility works both ways which is why collaboration and commitment is key to unlocking the value of diverse supply chains.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

To put the issue into perspective, a study into container loads imported into the United States in 2018 found that utilised capacity was just 65%. With all that taken into account, then, a cost comparison of palletised and unpalletised shipments could be helpful—depending, of course, on the volumes and types of products that you ship.

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