Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2022

I just completed the data gathering process for ARC’s global Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) market research study. Although I have not yet completed the market forecast, I certainly have a good feel for what the WMS market experienced in 2021. In 2021, the WMS market continued its shift from perpetual licensing to SaaS licensing.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. With that in mind, here are a few trends for 2021 that could help your business outlast the pandemic: Supplier Diversification.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

The theory is that as more and more devices throughout the supply chain and manufacturing process become part of the ‘Internet of Things,’ they will produce an incredibly rich data stream that will send signals in real-time to trigger a wide variety of events. Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) Platforms.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Having studied engineering at USC and Stanford, Matt is no stranger to complex data problems. When he’s not wrangling unstructured data, you can find him running, biking, or playing with his two sons. About Loop Loop is on a mission to unlock profits trapped in the supply chain and lower costs for consumers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 14, 2021

These shifts led more fulfillment teams to identify and embrace emerging best practices as part of their 2021 planning. Leveraging every competitive strength remains critical in 2021, when any one of these trends can wreak havoc on an unprepared shipper. They prioritized e-commerce customer service and satisfaction.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 1, 2022

He joined Reliance Partners in 2021 and has been leading efforts to drive big data and Insurtech initiatives across the enterprise to deliver a smarter insurance experience. There will be less clerk work and more data science work so employees must be trained for their new role. Mario is a graduate of Michigan State University.

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Morai Logistics

DECEMBER 24, 2020

After such a hectic and transformative year for the supply chain, 2021 is finally around the corner—here are the biggest trends to keep an eye on going forward. Last week, we highlighted the first five most significant trends we are anticipating in the near future. Increases in Third-Party Logistics (3PLs).

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Stord

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Many of the trends and changes we expect to see in 2021 are largely driven by the supply chain weaknesses and gaps identified in 2020. After talking with our customers and surveying other supply chain executives, these are the five supply chain trends that companies will be turning their attention to in 2021: 1.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? through 2021, but total retail sales will grow 7.9%. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise. That’s an astonishing $933.30

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Supply Chain and Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Gartner thinks companies are finally starting to take security and protection of data seriously, and will focus more on the very practical improvements to operations they can make using IT. Big data, AI and other tech will play a role, … Continue reading →

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Now, That's Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

Coming off the worst year for air cargo demand since the International Air Transport Association (IATA) began tracking such trends in 1990, the commercial air freight industry is slowing beginning to emerge from the debacle that was 2020 and find its way in the “new normal” operating environment. 2021 will be another tough year.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

On top of the seasonal workers to sort and deliver packages, FedEx is also hiring about 500 people to fill positions in IT and data science. The post The 2021 Holiday Logistics Guide appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Seasonal opportunities include but are not limited to city and rural mail carriers, mail handlers and drivers.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply chain forecasting is the difference between data-driven decision-making and floundering in the dark—here’s how companies can ensure theirs is as good as can be in 2021. Instead, they could largely rely on historical trends to shape the management of their inventory. Utilizing New Data is Key.

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3PL Insights

JULY 19, 2021

These attacks show glaring weaknesses in a company’s cybersecurity and showed the importance of staying ahead of the latest security trends. In ransomware attacks, you either pay to get access to your network again or spend a lot of time and money while risking your company’s data to recover access. Not Just Your Data.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

2021 will be remembered as an unprecedented year of supply chain disruption and market volatility creating a host of challenges for shippers and carriers alike. Without further ado, here are GlobalTranz’s top posts of 2021: #1. The State of the Trucking Market in 2021. 7 Tips For Building Supply Chain Resiliency.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

KCH Transportation has six top team members that use the SONAR UI to better manage assets and align the company with market trends. Acting as a hive-mind, the group of six can review market trends individually, discuss the potential impacts, and make the most effective decisions. Faster quoting for spot loads. Peter Lovell.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2020

New technology trends for small businesses emerge each passing year. With 2021 just around the corner, shipping businesses should make sure they stay ahead of the curve by considering five possible technology moves to implement. Shipping businesses gather a great deal of data each time they deal with a supplier or customer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2021

Certainly, supply chain constraints are a partial cause of the current above trend inflation. Data as recent as the end of June 2021 show that inventories remain below 1.3 With that said, let’s take a look at some recent and more granular data on sales, prices, and supply chain performance. Yesterday, the U.S.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

Many LTL industry trends, including capacity limitations, increasing accessorials, surcharge rates, changes in market trends and buying patterns, are almost certain to continue through 2021 and for some time to come. How to track trends developing in long-term pricing agreements. Capture pricing data for LTL freight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2022

26 algorithms are examining the video data in real-time. A January 2021 DOT report suggests that “only 48% of trucking firms would be able to buy the technology in the decade after it becomes available.” The post Autonomous Truck Trends for 2022 and Beyond: Can Autonomy Safely Address the Driver Shortage?

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Sabinext

JANUARY 15, 2021

There are tons of promising trends and technologies out there to futureproof our operations. Here are the supply chain priorities on my 2021 agenda. Six Supply Chain Priorities for 2021. We have huge amounts of data at our disposal and with the expansion of real-time visibility even more data will become available.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Successful supply chain management depends on the ability to collect data and apply it accordingly. As explained by Grainger , “In today’s global economy, technology trends like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data have become an indispensable part of everyday business. That’s been the dominant trend in 2020.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The use of logistics automation means making it easier than ever to adapt and adjust to changing market trends and consumer demands. It always goes back to using data as a best practice for all aspects of freight management. Growing benefits of cloud utilization and the ability to tap into easy data access and storage.

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Turvo

AUGUST 24, 2021

Real-time data is critical to the supply chain’s smooth operations day in and day out. Faster communication with automated messaging and data sharing. Data collection and analysis can be accurately applied to the network. Document recording, sharing, and filing options streamline data processing.

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CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Making the most out of today’s challenging supply chain trends requires a deep understanding of the market and timely information that helps you achieve a competitive advantage. Q1 2022 Supply Chain Trends and Hot Topics. The December 2021 report showed that violations increased 10.2% In our first Market Insights Live!

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 26, 2020

This is one of the critical competitive advantages that you can have in 2021 when virtually every business is feeling “the squeeze” following the shut-downs and social distancing measures that followed the COVID-19 pandemic. You also need to know about your sector and how market trends are moving so you can respond to them.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With sky high rates, space and equipment issues and other unexpected events, we are about to close out 2021 which will go down in the history of shipping as one of the most chaotic, challenging, and troubling years ever. Surviving 2021 in the supply chain world itself is considered a success for many.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

But knowing what’s happening based on historic, peer and market data can help shippers figure out how carriers price freight loads. Here are a few things managers need to keep in mind when working with real-time freight data for pricing purposes. . Shippers may not track this data independently.

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RPA Labs

DECEMBER 16, 2021

RPA and data analytics continue to gain interest throughout the supply chain due to their potential for data-driven processing. The Challenge of Limited Data in Supply Chain Management. With limited data in the supply chain, companies can face difficulties such as: An inability to coordinate Missed pickups and deliveries.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Author’s Note: I was asked by Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to take a look at what is happening in the European transportation market and they provided me with access to their Transporeon Insights market data for additional insights and perspective. Read more Across the Pond: The European Transportation Market (November 2021).

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Here are some data that support my view. However, GEP And S&P Global publish the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index based on data derived from S&P Global’s PMI surveys. Most notably, item shortages (purple) and stockpiling (red) were large contributors to 2021-2022 volatility. I view this as a welcome occurrence.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

And the overall industry trucking trends imply an absolute need to grow more strategically. It is a challenge for many shippers and carriers to know where they should put their focus and where the data directs them to go. Why outdated data hurts carriers in the short- and long-term. Download the White Paper.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 19, 2021

Data shows equipment shortages, slow container circulation, and congestion-related backlogs in Asia and North America ports could perhaps last much longer than most assume. Until then, the normal flow of container circulation, capacity, and allocation issues, along with a strong market, will haunt the rest of the 2021.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This article shares details on the Truck Tonnage Index, how the data reflects the overall economy, and other ways to interpret the data. Data Collection. The index is updated every month but experiences a one-month lag between data compilation and reporting. The tonnage index for July 2021 was 109.8,

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2021

As a result, ARC Advisory Group and DC Velocity magazine have chosen to focus this year’s survey-based research on the changes logistics operations have experienced in the upheaval of the Covid-19 operating environment in 2020; and the expectations logistics executives have about their operating environment in 2021.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For the most part, the retail market for fresh foods thrived throughout the pandemic, according to the Supermarket News 2021 Fresh Foods Trends Report. As one respondent said, “COVID just woke us up to a trend that had already been occurring. Two-thirds reported increases of up to 15%, and 18% said sales had risen 10-12%.

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