The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Prior to Flock, he played key leadership roles (including Chief Strategy Officer from 2010-2020) at Coyote Logistics – a UPS Company, a leading provider of non-asset based 3PL solutions across North America and Europe. To learn more about the company, offerings, and careers, visit flockfreight.com.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Ilya was formerly a strategy and operations management consultant within the Big 4 with both PwC and KPMG, advising Fortune 1000 clients across healthcare, technology, and private equity verticals. Ilya Preston is the Co-founder and CEO of PAXAFE. Ilya earned a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the University of Indianapolis.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2021

From 2006 to 2020, Chris played key leadership roles (including Chief Strategy Officer from 2010-2020) at Coyote Logistics (a UPS Company), a leading provider of non-asset based 3PL solutions across North America and Europe. He earned a B.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng. About Pickett Research.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

I have recently completed the latest ARC Advisory Market Analysis on Global Trade Compliance, available here. The UFLPA, signed into law on December 23, 2021, specifically targets goods from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China. market unless proven otherwise.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Topic: Prepping for Peak: How to Level-up your CX Strategy this holiday season. Retailers and shippers must adapt their strategy to ensure they get the right product, to the right place at the right time to meet the high expectations of consumers/customers. Description: .

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 15, 2021

Right now, analysts* forecast truckload volume to increase 8% to 12% in 2021. The supply growth of Class-8 tractors is expected to expand only ~1% in the first half of 2021 and ~5% in the second half, for a net increase of ~3.4%. It’s clear that demand is outstripping supply—and has been since early 2020.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2022

Gulf Coast experienced little to no issues until Summer 2021. Since Summer 2021, U.S. less cargo from June 1st to Dec 28th of 2020/2021 and New Orleans has shipped 21% less cargo during the same period. As of September 2021, year-to-date, the Port of Houston had 16% more import volume than in 2020. East Coast peaked.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The process involves an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s Warehouse Automation & Control Market Research Study. I will soon be publishing the 2021 base-year study with a five-year forecast through 2026.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

In this article, we take a closer look at maritime competition in Asia by examining the maritime picture for 2021-2024, using indicators such as maritime connectivity, port throughput, and container fleet size. As expected, this analysis reveals why China stands out as the most powerful maritime nation by a significant margin.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2023

Mosca is making its corporate commitment transparent and offering an overview of future goals with its first in-depth sustainability strategy report. The newly published sustainability report for 2021 outlines the company’s progress on its commitment to sustainability.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

A new calendar year is a perfect time to set some goals for your organization and start planning new business strategies. This is known as “analysis paralysis” a state in which so much data comes flooding in and there is no conceivable means of separating what’s good from what’s not. Request your FREE Supply Chain Analysis today!

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. January and February 2021 were characterized by repeated winter weather events nationwide. Your supply chain must be capable of adapting to all types of threats.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

What will the total costs be associated with different green strategies? Distribution cost reduction is on Belcorp’s roadmap 2021, so it would not be surprising to see more significant savings in the coming years. From a process perspective, an analysis is not enough. How do we best handle surging transportation costs?

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Subscribers receive near-time market intelligence to improve pre-RFP strategy analysis and can identify new market opportunities with little to none native, historical data. David Spencer, the Director of Business Intelligence at Arrive Logistics and #WithSONAR’s co-hosts discussed the outlook for 2021.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2021

GEFCO has enthusiastically responded to the CDP questionnaire, which provides a framework for companies to provide information on their climate action performance, including governance and policy, risks and opportunity management, environmental targets and strategy, and scenario analysis.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 2, 2023

Logistics in SMEs: Challenges and Opportunities SMEs, defined as enterprises with fewer than 250 employees, constitute a significant portion of the global economy, accounting for over 90% of businesses and generating approximately 60% of employment worldwide (OECD, 2021). References Accenture. K&S Ranch. Pereira, T., & Brito, M.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2021

Robinson experts provided in-depth analysis of current supply and demand trends, our updated forecast, and the impact of global import volumes on North American freight transportation. Some larger carriers are clearly interested in supporting the testing of autonomous trucks as part of their long-term business strategy. webinar, C.H.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In 2021 we find governments and organizations now grappling with these predictions and how best to deal with the outcomes of these predictions. According to McKinsey , the value of goods traded globally has tripled to more than US$10 trillion since 2000, and because of recent events, they are having to re-evaluate supply chain strategies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Of 1,200 industry professionals surveyed for the 2021 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, 51.5% The survey is part of the 2021 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, the company’s 12th annual snapshot of industry sentiment and ranking of the world’s 50 leading emerging markets. 2021 Index and Survey Highlights .

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 14, 2021

Chicago, IL, April 13, 2021 — With bottlenecked ships making their way to ports in the wake of the Suez Canal incident, cumulative delays for cargo ships are at 1,017 days, threatening to swamp ports with bottlenecked cargo for weeks to come. Supply chain headaches caused by the Suez Canal aren’t over yet — with 1.9 days (up from 1.09

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CLX Logistics

JULY 26, 2021

Let’s look at the facts – the percentage of supply chain managers using new analytics tools and services to develop better bidding strategies has increased from 17% in 2017 to more than 30% in 2020. In March, we wrote about many of the issues impacting chemical bidding and benchmarking carrier rates in 2021. Ongoing Spend Analysis.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 27, 2021

IFCO , a leading provider of Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) for fresh food packaging, has appointed Iñigo Canalejo as Vice President, ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) as of 1st August 2021. IFCO is strongly committed to its ESG strategy and to making the world’s fresh grocery supply chain sustainable.

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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. of all e-commerce sales in the US during 2021. But, as we know, supply chain conditions were far from perfect in 2020 and 2021. Another powerful omni-channel market force continues to be the “Amazon effect.”

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

IN recent quarters, FedEx Freight has pursued a strategy that will increase profitability per shipment, rather than only attempting to move as much volume as possible. As a result, they’ve seen a 21% increase in revenue compared to 2021, according to Transport Drive.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Activities focused on implementing measures that were defined in the sustainability strategy developed back in 2021. The sustainability strategy takes equal account of ecological, social and economic aspects. Based on this analysis, a climate strategy with measurable reduction goals for the coming years was derived. “In

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Supply chains are ‘strangling strategy’, with the movement of commodities so significant an issue that logistics is securitising. [1] Of all the ‘pillars’ of the national support strategy, the most consequential was the issue of mobilisation. 1] Beaumont, D., 2] Beaumont, D., 3] Marles, R.,

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Become a stronger asset-based carrier with freight tech-driven hiring and retention strategies through freight data. By using the proper strategy for real-time freight data consolidation and analysis, the ability to recruit truck drivers and retain the talent will greatly increase and benefit each freight company.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. Let’s take a look at what happened with the major themes, as well as the research and analysis we conducted in 2022 to help determine what those themes will look like in 2023.

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CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

event of 2022, my colleagues, Christina Carroll, vice president of LTL, Alan Rowlett, director of global operations and strategy, and I set out to offer exactly that. Many LTL carriers are diversifying their talent acquisition and retention strategies, as well as optimizing their linehaul jobs to deliver a more balanced employee experience.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 25, 2021

To compete in this constantly changing market, manufacturers and distributors need more digital-driven services such as real-time production, tracking, and analysis. In the Fictiv 2021 State of Manufacturing Report 95% of industry leaders acknowledged that digital transformation is necessary for their company’s development and success.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

For 2021 to end up a better year as far as profits go, truck carriers need to focus on analytics and operational efficiency by taking advantage of available tech and innovations. Inability to Utilize Data and Analysis. When carriers are prepared for disruptions they can help shippers of all sizes stand a better chance in 2021.

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Freightos

MAY 28, 2024

According to the National Retail Federation , during an 18-month stretch in 2021 and 2022 US import volumes averaged 2.21 Europe – N. America weekly prices fell 1% to $1.73/kg. This time, volumes are increasing but not surging, and there’s no reason to expect that they will. million TEU per month and surpassed 2.3 million TEU twice.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Analysis of what is reported may suggest that a supplier has not been totally forthcoming in what they have reported on the platform. Schnieder Electric’s analysis showed that their direct emissions were 20 times less than their suppliers. EcoVadis also deploys artificial intelligence to monitor online publications.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

The best and only successful way to overcome flawed data analysis is to use effective technology. Considering that, it’s easy to see how increased transportation data use can translate into more meaningful pricing strategies. Making the most of freight management and data analysis services will represent a key focus in the years ahead.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 17, 2021

webinar, we provided an in-depth analysis of current supply and demand trends in the North American freight market. As such, vessels for ocean capacity between Asia and the United States are expected to remain fully booked for most/all of 2021. The first half of 2021 is forecasted to net less than 1% growth in Class 8 trucks.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 12, 2022

Speaking at the launch, Matt Childs, Michelin Connected Fleet Operational Marketing Manager UK & France, said: “We are focused on helping fleet managers to accelerate their business with performance analysis services, based on smart data and tools, which lead to better insights and better visibility.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

According to a report , between 2020 and 2021 there was a dramatic growth in companies focusing on making their supply chains more resilient. Primarily this meant increasing inventories as opposed to other strategies like nearshoring. Risk analysis is becoming an important part of SCM.

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