Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

ARC Advisory Group did a study on the supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) a couple of years ago. In that study, FourKites 2021 revenues were estimated to be $65 million. I attended my first Visibility conference in 2020. In 2020, the visibility had just expanded beyond tracking shipments to providing yard visibility.

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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 The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018. billion USD between 2020 and 2024.

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Globalior

DECEMBER 19, 2020

We have published extensive materials including Incoterms charts to help traders understand Incoterms® 2020. For example, under the FCA terms delivery can be made either in the seller’s warehouse or at a predetermined place agreed between buyer and seller. The post Chart of Incoterms 2020 appeared first on Globalior.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

One of the companies she holds up as a positive example of a big company addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues is Walmart. A few years ago, for example, my oldest child explained to me that Walmart was a malignant force. Rebecca Henerson’s formula for fixing capitalism was a business best seller.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2021

I thought of this analogy when speaking with warehouse management system (WMS) suppliers during this year’s global WMS market study. The year 2020 was far from static. In another example, KNAPP helped one of its drug store retail customers transition a cross-dock facility into an e-commerce fulfillment center.

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ECW

JANUARY 8, 2025

East Coast Warehouse, for example, provides Customs Examination Services (CES) to help businesses navigate inspections and clear goods quickly. Case Study: This study focusing on the strawberry supply chain in the U.S. Partner with logistics providers who are familiar with the port’s processes for smooth handling.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2021

I am wrapping up my Transportation Management Systems market study which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, and customer size. The study includes a holistic view of the TMS outlook. E-Commerce Continues to Surge.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

The key results of the study: Digitalisation projects: The companies surveyed identified the following as the most critical solution strategies over the short to medium term: JIT/JIS supply (48%), driverless transport system (DTS) implementation, (47%), and transport control system implementation (42%). DOWNLOAD the study here: [link].

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

While studies show that consumers want sustainable products, only 5%-10% will actually pay a price differential for that,” Sheffi says. Lately they have upped their game and many have in place ambitious goals for 2020. By 2020 it wants to obtain 30% of its jet fuel to use alternative fuels. FedEx also has ambitious goals.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 21, 2023

According to a 2020 analysis by the Insurance Information Institute, these disruptions cost firms an average of $1.45 According to a study by the Business Continuity Institute and Zurich Insurance Group, 85% of companies experienced a financial impact from supply chain disruptions in 2020, with an average cost of $1.9

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation. A Positive Example.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Tools like Kissmetrics, for example, enable businesses to analyze marketing data to support decision-making by management. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, some studies indicated that one in two office workers would work remotely at least some of the time in 2020. Help your team work from home as the world continues to change.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

However, In March of 2020, at the height of the spring exhibition season, everything changed. Forbes magazine cites a study by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) that determined over 9,000 trade shows were held in 2019, contributing to over 100 billion dollars in US GDP. Toward a New Normal.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

 One example is helping you with your routing decisions by matching your freight with the best carriers, lanes, rates, and transit service. It An example of onshoring would be having operations moved to Mexico versus China. This not only keeps your projects moving that much quicker but reduces your transportation costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2021

One example of this is an application study in the Port of Antwerp, which includes one of Covestro’s largest European production sites. Its features are being deployed through ongoing “releases” and, so far, the features that are particularly interesting for industrial use cases will be in Release 16 at the end of 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2021

as of January 1, 2020 [3]. A storm, for example, could slow the vessel down and increase transit time from one port to another. The IMO 2020 regulation has set a precedent for further restrictions to come. from originally 3.5% Weather conditions. Maritime traffic. Tidal conditions. Looking Forward.

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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. The teleworking system, which was mandatory in 2020 due to the pandemic, is continuing for many companies in 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Lead times, for example, are a critical form of master data for planning purposes. The processing units in an oil refinery, for example, operate at high temperature and high pressure. One example of the value of machine learning in demand planning comes from Mahindra & Mahindra. These constraints need to be understood.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Nearing the end of 2020, Maersk has remained true to that goal. For example, in effort to combat the scourge of some 6,000 weekly emails and phone calls about shipment changes, Maersk simply added on a $50 fee for manual changes in order to encourage digital bookings. By the end of 2020’s H1, that number had increased to 41%.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The key difference between the two can perhaps be explained in the following example: A 3PL provider working with a paint manufacturer may package and store products as well as transport them to retailers and/or customers. 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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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2018

ALICE , which is currently conducting research on the physical Internet, projects that 2020 will yield the “full alignment of economic, social, environmental and security goals.” Take Malcom McLean and Keith Tantlinger, the American inventors of the intermodal container, for example.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 25, 2015

In fact, the Bay Area Council’s study finds that every one job in the high-tech sector—defined as those most closely related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM workers) fields—leads directly to 4.3 ” The Bay Area Council’s study finds that employment in high-tech fields is expected to grow by 16.2

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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. For example, they might browse products online, but visit a brick-and-mortar store to finalize their selection. But, as we know, supply chain conditions were far from perfect in 2020 and 2021.

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 24, 2023

in 2020, it jumped to 4.7% For example, inflation erodes away about 8.5%. Preparing to meet and overcome these challenges Retailers and suppliers must carefully study these trends to ascertain their potential and actual impact on their trading position. While inflation averaged 1.2% in some areas.

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IoT World Today

MARCH 27, 2020

Manufacturing companies that have relied on China for production materials are feeling the blowback of this dependence; some retailers source more than half their inventory from China, according to 2020 Statista data. Tire companies, for example, now use sensor data to monitor tire pressure and proactively alert customers about maintenance.

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Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

In 2021, a recent study predicts market revenue for the global sector to reach $22.4 For example, the development of the flexible static arm robot has produced a number of very useful robotic arms that can manipulate a wide range of items in a wide variety of uses.

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Envase Technologies

DECEMBER 14, 2022

And that’s what made for an excellent setting to talk about Envase’s growth since our 2020 founding into North America’s largest drayage/TMS service provider. During the Case Study section of the show, Allen shared the story of Envase’s work with New Jersey-based Best Transportation. We created Envase TMS for them.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

in the first half of the year compared to 2020, and by 3.9% compared to 2020 and equals the throughput of the first 6 months of 2019. RoRo also did very well in 2021 and increased by 22% compared to the first half of 2020. compared to 2020 but decreased by 6.1% compared to 2020. compared to 2020.

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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. For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. Another study reveals that the demand for supply chain talent exceeds supply by 6 to 1.

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Bringg

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

In fact, a study by Intuit predicted that by 2020, 40 percent of American workers would be independent contractors. Roadie , for example, wants to make the most of the empty space in the millions of cars and trucks on the roads, recruiting drivers who are already headed in the right direction to make the delivery.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For example, before the pandemic, companies could get by with analog machines, paper-based systems, and disconnected point solutions. Similarly, a 2021 study from McKinsey showed that just 19% of companies that had adopted Industry 4.0 The pandemic made that impossible.

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Women in Trucking

MAY 25, 2020

Studies show that the higher men’s awareness of gender bias, the more likely they are to recognize the importance of achieving gender equality.” For example, about 14 percent of active Women In Trucking members are male, and five of the association’s board members are men. Conference & Expo. Like this kind of content?

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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. That’s a massive problem for SMEs, for example, that last year might have been paying $4,000 to $5,000 (USD) to ship a 40-foot container from Asia to North America, and now face rates of $20,000 and above.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 15, 2023

According to a study by Barth et al. A case study of the University of California, Berkeley, showed that implementing a green procurement policy resulted in an estimated annual cost savings of over $200,000 (Marrone, 2010). Streamlining supply chain management can lead to significant cost savings and reduced environmental impact.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2021

Reuse of products and materials is not a new phenomenon, waste paper recycling, deposit systems for soft drink bottles, and metal scrap brokers are all examples that have been around for a long time. Moreover, a recent study, says Banker, found that shippers are starting to realize that returns must be free.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Analysts predict that by 2020, 75% of new cars will feature IoT connectivity. She gives an example: Amazon’s ability to deliver packages to a person’s door in under two hours. General Electric , for example, has started integrating AI into its locomotives to enhance safety and speed. DHL could be correct.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2021

The first part of this paper applies examples to articulate concepts and ideas relevant to understanding the reality of war. 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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