Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2024

In December of 2023 it was reported that $1.2 These solutions use natural language processing, for example, to read online publications and other data sources, make sense of what they read, contextualize the data into information, and report supply chain disruptions caused by weather, geopolitical events and other hazards in near real-time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In 2023, Amazon delivered around 5.9 Last year, Chinese customs data show no shipments of wrought and unwrought germanium or gallium to the U.S. Conducted across key trading regions, the survey gathered insights from 978 leaders, emphasizing the importance of robust global trade intelligence for competitive and compliant operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

These are questions ARC Advisory Group will seek to answer in our online survey research of supply chain executives over the next few months. The World Trade Organization publishes lots of insightful data on global trade – including trade indexes. Output rose in 8 of the 29 nations for which data was available.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 2, 2024

A 2023 survey by McKinsey reported that 79 percent of all respondents had at least some exposure to gen AI, either for work or outside of work. Before 2023, AI involved two technologies. Machine learning (ML): Using algorithms and data to detect patterns without being explicitly programmed to do so automatically.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

And the answer lies in how their 2023 went too. Navigating 2023’s Challenges and Looking Ahead While 2023 saw a general decrease in demand, with 60% witnessing a downturn, most attributed this to high inflation and a shift in consumer preferences. He’s obsessed with marketing, data storytelling (it’s a thing!)

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2023

Container xChange has released a Container LogTech predictions report for 2023, which highlights important global trends that the shipping and supply chain industry will witness in 2023. The overall outlook for the year 2023 remains gloomy. Most of these challenges will stay in 2023. the report claims. billion by 2027.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Penske Transportation Solutions has received a 2023 Military-Friendly Employer designation from VIQTORY, the publisher of the G.I. Organizations that received this distinction were culled from public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. In excess of 1,000 companies completed the survey. “We

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This increase in spending is not due to candy prices rising, the results from the survey show an overall candy prices only increased 0.9% The data is accessible to state U.S. The investigation will assess whether Temu is meeting DSA requirements, particularly regarding providing access to public data for researchers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. According to the survey, 55% of respondents indicated that positions for knowledge workers (e.g.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2024

Descartes’ 2024 Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey shares responses from more than 630 companies, indicating there is a correlation between financial performance and the strategic importance senior management places on transportation.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

The following data is from a survey we conducted last month (May, 2023) across hundreds of small business importers who tap Freightos.com’s global freight marketplace. By 2023, average inventory turnover for small and midsize businesses, had dropped for the 50% percentile ShipBob seller from 1.59 The key takeaway?

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 7, 2024

Each year, Penske Truck Rental reveals the top 10 cities that people are moving to, based on one-way truck rental data. The 2023 Top Moving Destinations ( previous year ranking ) list includes: Houston, Texas (1) San Antonio, Texas (9) Charlotte, N.C. (6) This survey was live on March 27-April 2, 2024. 6) Atlanta, Ga. (5)

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The food and drink ‘reformulation revolution’ continues apace in the UK’s supermarkets, according to Christmas supermarket survey figures released by CHEP UK & Ireland. Other survey findings. Bryan Roberts, an industry contributor to the Store of the Future toolkit, added: “The final quarter of 2022 is all about data collection.

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IoT World Today

MARCH 27, 2020

Bouncing back more quickly, said experts, will require supply chain managers to turn to new ways of managing the supply chain, including using Internet of Things (IoT) data, analytics and machine learning (ML). An AI system needs to be fed data sets to learn how to behave and react.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The study also provided insight into what companies are doing to address it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2024

Today’s article is the fourth part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including environmental sustainability , last mile , and digital transformation. Survey respondents were asked to identify the top three challenges they face in implementing ESG into their supply chain.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Glenn Taylor | Sourcing Journal November 02, 2023 In an improving sign for the retail supply chain, the majority of shippers surveyed by third-party logistics (3PL) provider BlueGrace Logistics—64.4 There’s lots of transportation that occurs and so that’s why the truckload market took such a tremendous drop in Q1 of 2023.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

First, in the early 2000s, advancements in data analytics, RFID, and localized supply chains fueled the rise of “fast fashion.” As of 2023, the fashion industry produced a staggering 97 million tons of waste annually, including 18 million tons of leftover textiles, 2.5 US Safety Commisioners Launch Probe into Shein and Temu Two U.S.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Mark Derks, BlueGrace Chief Marketing Officer June 23, 2023 In the dynamic and ever-evolving logistics landscape, having access to accurate and timely data is essential. Updated quarterly, the LCI has become an important resource for shippers seeking to maximize data forecasting as part of a predictive and prescriptive analytics model.

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3PL Links

APRIL 26, 2023

Revolutionizing the Industry: Discover the Top 3 Logistics Trends for 2023! 5 Ways to Manage Lean Logistics Effectively With this quarter of the year closing, logistics experts will be asking themselves one question above all others: what will the rest of 2023 bring? ” The answer is simple: data is critical.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2024

This included cooperating on policy matters affecting the industry such as the PPWR and working together to source high quality data to inform better decision making for the business. per cent increase in pallet manufacture shown in last year’s report – and may be followed by a larger decrease for 2023. This follows the 8.3

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Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2022

billion loss for 2022 and that industry-wide profitability will emerge at some point in 2023. “We The situation has since righted itself, but there are some key airfreight trends that are taking shape and shippers should be paying attention to in 2023.” Capacity constraints could become a bigger issue in 2023.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2023

Data for the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index is aggregated through a survey of shippers and reflects all freight transportation modes, while correlating growth or shrinkage to overall industry volume of shipments and price of products, according to BlueGrace. from the third quarter of 2022 to the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Superconductivity Prelude Late in July 2023, South Korean researchers made headlines with a potential discovery – now mostly debunked – of a material that enabled superconductivity at room temperature. LK-99 Replication Vlog (August 3rd, 2023) Insane that @andrewmccalip @zebulgar & team pulled this off so quickly.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, retailers can earn approximately 20% of their annual sales during the Black Friday to Christmas shopping period. BFCM by the Numbers Data from 2023 showed a record-setting turnout of 200.4 billion globally in 2023 , which is an 8% year-over-year increase.

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Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

A recent Freightos Group survey on long-term ocean container contract reliability found that at the start of the pandemic when ocean spot rates first surged, importers saw 34% of their contracted containers rolled by carriers prioritizing more lucrative spot shipments. Here too, other industries (even closer to home) can provide guidance.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 13, 2022

Penske Logistics is requesting insights from supply chain professionals to participate in the 2023 Third-Party Logistics Study. The survey is now live and will close on June 29. The study is a collaboration between Penske Logistics , NTT Data Services and supply chain professor Dr. John Langley. Please click here to begin.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

ecommerce spending in November and December will increase 8%-9% over 2023, translating to $295.1-$297.9 With the chaos of the 2024 holiday season descending, the National Retail Federation predicts U.S. billion in sales. Of serious concern for retailers, many consumers cited delivery issues as a potential barrier to future online buying.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

Businesses are prioritizing the speed of data propagation within their supply chains. According to Gold, NRF members have made significant investments in data analysis to improve their ability to predict consumer demand to prevent bloated inventory levels that many large retailers experienced around this time in 2022. workers in 2023.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

As we close in on the end of the year, supply chain professionals are already planning for what 2023 will bring. o9 Solutions’ supply chain experts and leaders are sharing their insights on the trends that could become prevalent in 2023 and beyond. The proliferation of data will change the scope and role of demand forecasting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

According to a survey by McKinsey, 93% of supply chain executives plan to increase their investments in resilience, and 47% of them consider automation and digitization as the top priority. They also provide the vessel with access to real-time data, such as maps, charts, and weather forecasts.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 13, 2023

Honeywell will showcase its latest technology for the transportation, logistics and warehouse sectors at LogiMAT 2023 in Stuttgart. With many companies seeing digitalisation as a key factor for future success, discussions around digital solutions will be an integral part of LogiMAT 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2024

The bank said Friday that it is launching new “Supply Availability Indexes” via a blog posting on Monday that going forward will feature as part of its regular monthly surveys of regional business activity. The indexes will feature in future Empire State Manufacturing and Business Leaders surveys, the bank said. Prices rose 0.4%

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 19, 2024

To understand these challenges and how manufacturers are overcoming them, SYSPRO partnered with Frost & Sullivan to survey small and mid-sized manufacturers worldwide. From our survey results, its clear that manufacturers are exploring emerging technologies to enhance their operations.We

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Q1 optimism seen in BlueGrace Confidence Index Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 11, 2023 The recently-released edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index issued by Tampa, Fla.-based

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2024

Order-level Management: The tracking of orders from inception to fulfillment, and the management of the people, processes and data connected to the order as it moves through its lifecycle. Businesses can use this data to identify trends, forecast future demand , and make informed decisions about expansion or diversification.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

And a FourKites survey of 350+ supply chain leaders tells us that the past few years of supply chain disruptions — including COVID-19, market volatility, global political conflict, material shortages and extreme weather events — drove 73% of respondents to begin investing in supply chain visibility, with 46% planning to invest more in 2023.

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