Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 9, 2023

For example, in the future, staff scheduling need not be handled by employees, but rather can be carried out by intelligent software tools via data processing. In the 2020/2021 business year, the company generated a total turnover of 813 million euros.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Presentation Supply Chain Software 60

Turvo

DECEMBER 30, 2021

2021 had a set of unique challenges thrown at global logistics and supply chains, some of which were never felt before. Here is why 2021 goes down in history as the most challenging year for the supply chain. UPS employed 39,000 additional employees in early 2021, with plans to hire over 100,000 seasonal workers by the end of the year.

Supply Chain Planning Software 76

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 76

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In reflecting on its seven awards received in 2021 and more than 80 accolades picked up over the last three decades, intralogistics specialist Linde Material Handling (MH) recognises this achievement as the result of its ongoing innovative strength and wealth of ideas produced for the benefit of its customers.

Materials Handling 52

Materials Handling Modeling Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Handling 52

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

I had just reviewed KION Group’s financials that showed the Supply Chain Solutions segment (Dematic) grew by 44 percent in 2021. Similarly, a Honeywell investor presentation stated that its Intelligrated business grew by approximately 50 percent in 2021. There are many other similar growth examples in warehouse automation.

Supply Chain Software 115

Supply Chain Software Automation Materials Handling Analysis 115

Turvo

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Speaking of top influencers within the industry, keep watch for these influencers as the industry prepares for what 2021 has in store for shippers, managers, and customers alike. His ability to take complex concepts and present them concisely has landed him high on the list of trucking experts managers follow today.

Trucking 52

Trucking Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Presentation 52

Conger

JANUARY 27, 2023

Examples of automation range from a household thermostat to a large industrial control system, self-driven vehicles, and warehousing robots. The industrial automation market grew globally, reaching $191 billion in 2021 , and is expected to reach $395 billion by 2029. Examples are industrial robots and multipurpose CNC machines.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Examples Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The main take aways from the presentation earlier this year were the following: The auto industry has made supply chain risk management a priority since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. Mr. Niebur’s and Thiessen’s presentation was taped in November of 2021 and then played online in February. Soon we will do more training.

Supply Chain Planning Software 151

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Optimal Sourcing 151

MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For example: The global GDP growth rate for 2021 was 6.02%, a 9.1% The global GDP growth rate for 2022 was 3.08%, a 2.94% decline from 2021. However, the world is currently facing a significant economic slowdown, and this downturn is having profound effects on container shipping operations around the globe. increase from 2020.

Analysis 99

Analysis Supply Chain Software Sourcing Supply Chains 99

MTS Logistics

APRIL 15, 2022

Despite all these issues, cargo handled has rose a whopping 22% in the period of December 2021/January 2022/February 2022 compared to the December 2020/January 2021/February 2021 period according to data from the Port of Houston. East Coast ports, especially Savannah and Charleston due to proximity.

Analysis 82

Analysis Cargo Expense Reduction Supply Chains 82

CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

for Q2 2021, relative to Q2 2018. Given manufacturers’ new orders are at all-time highs and consumers’ spending on goods is at record levels, I assume that demand for truck transportation will remain at its Q2 2021 levels through the rest of the year. Analysis of employment data.

Trucking 116

Trucking Blog Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 116

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

However, freight shipping is the one activity that presents significant barriers to overseas-market entry, as you may have discovered if your business is starting to look across international borders for its next step in expansion. It has never been easier, in general, for smaller companies to trade in international markets than it is today.

Freight 105

Freight Buyer Training Freight forwarding Logistics Network Optimization Software 105

Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

“We are honored to recognize these Service Providers which were selected among Trinity’s deep book of relationship partners demonstrating consistent value to our Shipper Customers throughout 2021,” says Bradley Palmer, Director of Carrier Development and Pricing at Trinity.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 107

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Refrigeration Supply Chain Software 107

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. In this example, the shipping rate would be based on the DIM pricing weight of eight pounds.

Negotiating Skills 98

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Trends How To 98

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

A worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain is present in 72 countries with more than 167,000 employees. In 2021, for the tenth consecutive year, Saint-Gobain was named one of the world’s 100 most innovative companies, according to the Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator ranking.

Material Savings 140

Material Savings Cost Reduction Price Reduction Expense Reduction 140

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 25, 2021

For the Ever Given as an example, as of yesterday, the schedule posted by Evergreen the expected ETA of the vessel into Rotterdam was April 1st, 2021 (with a scheduled departure date of April 3rd, 2021). So, there is still time for that vessel to make up some lost time and arrive very close to its initial scheduled arrival date.

Data 93

Data Inbound Demo Supply Chains 93

Forto

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

In Vietnam, for example, the strict lockdown has been extended in several regions. Even though airfreight from Asia to Europe may also be subject to distortions at present, in view of the current situation airfreight is a reliable alternative, and not just for getting time-critical goods in stock quickly. Additional Problems in Asia.

Transportation 52

Transportation Supply Chains Logistics Network Optimization Software Factories 52

Locus

DECEMBER 1, 2021

As the 2021 holiday season began early, toy shopping started early. The toy industry is particularly susceptible to shipping delays because 85% of the 3 billion toys sold each year in the United States come from China.” – Ed Desmond, executive vice president for external affairs at the Toy Industry Assn, Oct 15, 2021.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Forto

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The work-free week in China , on the occasion of the Chinese National Day, begins on October 1 and ends on October 7, 2021. Everything new in 2021? At present, the situation feels more like a never-ending high in freight prices and a lack of space on ships. Holidays That Influence Your Logistics. Golden Week.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Security Scenario Planning 52

Logistics in War

APRIL 16, 2021

This article is adapted from a presentation given at the Williams Foundation seminar on ‘Next Generation Autonomous Systems’ delivered in Canberra in April 2021. It becoming easier to find such opportunities given the vibrancy of the industry sector, and the enthusiasm robotics presently generates in defence circles.

Supply Chain Planning Software 110

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Military Logistics Network Optimization Software 110

WorkWave

DECEMBER 8, 2020

As we enter 2021 and gear up for a new year, many of us are making personal resolutions and reflecting on what we want to achieve in the coming year. Whether you’re setting personal resolutions for 2021 or not, there’s no time like the present to turn your focus to your business and what goals you should focus on moving forward.

Data 83

Data Examples Strategy Presentation 83

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

Mr. Herrin came out of retirement in October of 2021 to join GEON. He presented a vision of moving from the kind of antiquated sales and operations planning (S&OP) done at many companies, to an advanced form of integrated planning. The company ships directly to customers and also to distributors. Mr. Herrin was a good fit.

Supply Chain Planning Software 159

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software 159

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

It does present a training requirement, the need for new skills for industry 4.0 Take for example the implementation for an ERP system. A good example is the rise of Low Code tools, which are now enabling the rise of the citizen developer due to their ability to plug into ERP systems as a single point of organizational data.

Buyer Training 105

Buyer Training Factories Supply Chain Design Software Meeting 105

MTS Logistics

MARCH 30, 2022

So to help shed some light on the misconceived ideas for those just getting into project logistics, I reached out to industry colleagues and compiled a paraphrased shortlist of examples and explanations experienced over the last years. Customers have misconceptions of how fast project cargo can move.

Freight 93

Freight Cargo Examples Scenario Planning 93

Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This paper presents the exemplar concept of national support as an approach upon which a future civil-military relationship in Australia is based. A new narrative could be presented to Government in the wake of Defence’s mobilisation review currently underway and would help to guide whole-of-Government planning for military-based crises.

Military 106

Military Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Operations 106

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 I should know. I grew up in manufacturing. The pandemic made that impossible.

Manufacturing Procurement 110

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Digital 110

Stord

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst for e-commerce growth , with BFCM sales seeing unprecedented spikes in 2020 and 2021. billion, marking a 15% increase 2021: Further growth to $10.9 billion, marking a 15% increase 2021: Further growth to $10.9 Billion globally in 2024. This trend was compounded further in recent years.

Inventory Reduction 148

Inventory Reduction How To Cost Reduction Procurement Solutions 148

Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The European 5G Observatory reports that as of October 2021, 5G commercial services had so far been deployed in 25 of the EU-27 countries. For example, as a regular notebook, for presentations, while being carried and when docked at a desk or in a vehicle. All these types of services become a reality with 5G.”.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 59

Logistics Network Optimization Software Video Presentation Examples 59

MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

A prime example is that cargo ships have drastically increased in size over the last 50 years to handle the growing need for consumer goods. The present conditions of bridges are one key aspect. For example, 68,842 bridges are considered structurally deficient, per the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

Cargo 84

Cargo Supply Chains Capacity Examples 84

Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Marine Exchange of Southern California, for example, reported that the backup of container ships has fallen from a peak of 109 vessels in January to just four ships in October. It should come as no surprise that the container industry experienced its most profitable years in history during the 2021-22 timeframe.

Price Reduction 60

Price Reduction Factories Cost Reduction Freight 60

Trinity Logistics

JULY 29, 2021

Let’s take a deeper look into these challenges and present some considerations for how those in the industry can overcome them. percent year-over-year (YOY) from June 2020 to June 2021. Construction material prices have increased so much in 2021 that the AGC issued a rare Construction Inflation Alert. percent YOY. percent YOY.

Manufacturing Procurement 118

Manufacturing Procurement Construction Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings 118

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 13, 2022

The survey among 320 supply chain leaders in December 2021 and January 2022 found that 18% of respondents have conducted both risk assessments and scenario planning (see Figure 1). For example, if building a new manufacturing plant, design considerations should be made for future climate change threats such as heat waves or water shortages.

Supply Chain Planning Software 55

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 55

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations. and Unnu, Kaan. [2]

eCommerce 152

eCommerce Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 152

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A notable example of greenwashing is when McDonald’s introduced paper straws to reduce plastic pollution. In past years, USPS has hiked its fees from roughly October to January during the annual surge, including increases in 2022, 2021, and 2020. That’s all for this week.

Material Savings 150

Material Savings Logistics Network Optimization Software Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 8, 2022

In November 2021, I started my internship as a “Junior Business Development Consultant” at SOLATOM. In this sense, at the end of 2021, the European Commission presented the ‘Sustainable and Intelligent Mobility Strategy.’ Water is a low-cost renewable resource whose cycle is not altered. Ease of storage.

Resource Reduction 52

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Material Savings Transportation 52

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

While it may have been acceptable in the past to consider underutilised containers as an unavoidable cost of international shipping, the astronomical costs of container freight in 2021 no longer allow for such a luxury—at least, not for companies serious about maintaining realistic margins and staying in business.

Freight 111

Freight Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Packaging 111

Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Actionable advice from 2021 Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation. Oct 29, 2021. In 2021, we’ve been focusing on strengthening this culture of inclusion, mitigating bias and fostering a diverse employee community through several initiatives,” said Sunita Solao, vice president of people at Convoy. FreightWaves.

Resource Reduction 62

Resource Reduction How To Sourcing Strategies Groups 62

Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

While 2021 was a record year for small-town businesses with 710 openings and only 176 of their doors closing across all 50 states, they still face a tall hill to climb. This shows because, in 2021, the volume growth in small breweries grew 7.9 In 2021, the market was worth $417.85 billion in 2021. percent and produced 24.5

3PL 75

3PL Temperature Production Logistics 75