Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2023

I recently attended Körber Supply Chain’s user conference, Elevate 2023. I therefore took the opportunity to meet with a few of the independent consultants in attendance. For example, SMECO wanted RFID capabilities to track the movement of high-value items as they entered and exited the yard.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

For example, could some areas of your warehouse be adapted via racking optimisation to store higher inventory volumes? For example, you could reduce human labour by deploying robotic equipment or other forms of direct automation. It’s always a good idea to review your picking and packing operations, for example.

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TransAudit

JANUARY 12, 2023

You might be hoping for an easier outlook in 2023, but economic uncertainty and staffing shortages could put a wrench in things. While not a foolproof solution, building relationships is an easy way to bolster your chances of maintaining a strong supply chain throughout 2023. Your 2023 Supply Chain. Be Responsive and Quick.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

A transportation management system (TMS) allows a shipper or carrier to plan the most cost-effective set of shipments that meets service level goals. For example, Oracle is using average emission from a 5-ton truck, or a bulk tanker. Intel is an example of a company that has committed itself to be carbon neutral by 2040.

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TransAudit

MARCH 15, 2023

Understanding 2023 trucking projections will help you make smart shipping decisions and save money where possible. Most industry experts paint early 2023 as a bit of a rough period for the trucking industry. According to DAT Trendlines: Week over Week: For the week of February 20 to 26, 2023, spot load posts were down 8.9%

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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 Are they meeting consumers’ home delivery expectations, whether that’s affordable delivery, specific time windows, or sustainable options? billion in sales.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The global shipping industry is not on track to meet its target of having zero-emission fuels account for 5% of all fuels by 2030. Finance for SZEF is also now ‘off track’ – a downgrade from 2023 – due to a slowdown in funding towards SZEF-related activities and more funding going towards fossil-fuelled vessels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

And while the industry faced a lot of complexities and challenges in 2023, we continue to face more every day. Sean Elliot, Acting Co-CEO kicked off the conference with a keynote that highlighted what Körber did in 2023, but more importantly, where the company is going in 2024. Workforce Efficiency. Data Visibility.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. The economic turndown is threatening a global recession over 2023, and labor disputes and strikes are prevalent. Poor forecasting brings a high risk of stockouts or excess and obsolete stock.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. The economic turndown is threatening a global recession over 2023, and labor disputes and strikes are prevalent. Supply chain issues. Some companies are setting up bilateral supply chains.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For instance, last year when ShipMonk landed on the 2023 Inc. In 2023, for example, we continued that mission by opening a second ShipMonk Europe location that allows international brands to compete like locals with better shipping options, lower costs, and no hassles or headaches from customs.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2022

For example, even earlier this year, every importer was scrambling to find container space at premium levels and bring goods into the U.S. at all costs to meet order demand from large retailers and consumers. This demand seemed to be never ending. The Slowdown. Inflation has put a swift end to this craziness.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Metrics like conversion rates and average order value can keep you up at night when you’re not meeting revenue goals. It tells you at a glance how you’re doing at meeting that goal. But knowing which shipping companies are meeting their deadlines and which ones aren’t is key to satisfying your customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The company works hard to meet the demanding requirements for quality, innovation, and cost from their OEM customers. Can you give me a concrete example of how your risk management solution detected a threat and came to the rescue? Autoliv is the largest supplier of safety systems to the automotive industry. Any final thoughts?

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In June 2023, U.S. CBP will allow customs brokers to complete fewer than 36 hours to meet the requirement for the initial 2024-2027 triennial status period. Individual brokers will likely find that many education activities currently pursued will likely meet the continuing education requirements. trade laws.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Set a science-based target by end of 2023. And finally, convert PepsiCo’s portion of the electrical load to renewable electricity by the end of 2023. PepsiCo usually relies on short-term supplier contracts to meet their evolving commodity needs. One example is pep+ REnew in partnership with Schneider Electric.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Supply and Demand In 2022, supply and demand rebalanced across all modes of transit, which has continued throughout 2023. Shifting capacity has created reductions in ocean and air freight rates throughout 2023, which has provided more flexibility for shippers. “It Resiliency is still top of mind for most shippers,” he said. “I

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2024

billion in 2023. For example, Mr. Tamma explained, “for the BMW X5 model, we have a specific corresponding products ranging from 19-inch to 22-inch rim sizes.” Pirelli’s digital transformation challenge was to use a new digital platform that could scale to meet its complex integrated business planning process.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 23, 2023

It is based on, and expanded from, a talk I gave at the 2023 TWI Summit. During the war there was huge growth and turnover within the industrial base as production shifted from civilian products (locomotives, for example) to wartime production (tanks). That is the purpose of these meetings. War Manpower Commission. or Team A?

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 30, 2023

If you’ve read PART 1 of our Ultimate Ecommerce Merchant Guide then you are halfway through absorbing the best lessons any entrepreneur can learn from the previous peak season, and are primed with the right knowledge to restructure for a stronger 2023. And if you haven’t read PART 1, no worries. Welcome to the ecommerce party!

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MTS Logistics

JULY 15, 2024

increase from the same period in 2023. Companies like Amazon, Alibaba, and other online retailers are importing vast quantities of goods to meet consumer demand. The Port of Long Beach, for example, is undergoing a $1.5 In May 2024 alone, a total of 15.94 million TEUs set in May 2021.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 27, 2023

So heat up that cup of coffee, get comfortable, and delve into PART 1 of our Ultimate Ecommerce Merchant Guide outlining key areas that ecommerce merchants can learn from and build on for 2023 and beyond! 2-Day shipping , for example, is a great service you can provide to your customers! That was 2022 and we’re in 2023.

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This guide delves into the world of air freight forwarding, highlighting its roles, benefits, and how to choose a provider that meets your needs. The recent shift from air to ocean freight, as noted in the 2023 market trends, is driven by factors like improved reliability in ocean shipping and increased environmental consciousness.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The 2010 Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruptions in Iceland, for example, caused enormous disruption to air shipments across Western Europe. The planners could choose to switch cargo from a slow-moving ship to air, for example. Just fast forward to 2023 and the IMO (International Maritime Organization) regulations,” Mr. Eberle said.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

In 2023, roughly 9,700 people were injured by fireworks in the US. For Target, it’s both about meeting consumer demand and living up to its own corporate pledges. For example, the grocer released its first report on corporate social responsibility efforts last year. Cities like Napa, Calif.,

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 24, 2024

Körber was also recently acknowledged in the 2023 Gartner® Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). out of 5 based on 41 reviews, with 95% of reviewers willing to recommend Körber as of 31st August 2023.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 24, 2023

January 1st, 2023 marked the starting date of some new regulations drafted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a branch of NATO, to significantly reduce carbon emissions by large oceanic shipping vessels over time. If a ship exceeds the baseline, modifications are required to meet that baseline.

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Stord

OCTOBER 18, 2023

For growing brands, delivery consolidation fulfillment allows them to adopt new B2B partners without taking on excess outbound freight costs for unused truck space while meeting individual retailers’ shipping requirements. Services or features referenced are provided for example only and specific results are not guaranteed.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

To meet the unexpected hike in demand, carriers attempted short-term remedies. A second method of meeting more demand has been to increase the speed at which a ship travels. For example, a vessel crossing the Pacific usually at 13 knots would only save one or two days in schedule with a marginal increase in the speed.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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10xLogistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Here are some things I have reflected on and believe for 2022: Disruption is not Going Away: Short of a major economic turndown, the container issues, ship issues, port issues, driver and transportation issues all will continue through 2022 and into 2023. It takes a while but supply chains will adjust.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Atlanta, GA, November 16, 2022 – Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, today announced Stord Parcel , a carrier-agnostic last-mile delivery solution with advanced modeling to automatically choose the most efficient and cost-effective carrier and service level that meets the expected delivery date for all packages.

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Stord

JANUARY 7, 2019

Driven by problems of scale, pricing, and flexibility, these new solutions help shippers reach key markets, meet holiday demand, and ultimately gain a competitive advantage. billion by 2023. These solutions power distribution and facilitate meeting long-term goals, including matching high expectations set by Amazon.

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Logistics in War

MAY 2, 2024

There are, of course, many other examples where assumptions had led to risks being accepted in advance of war, and preparedness failures occurred as a result. The 2023 Defence Strategic Review can therefore be truly seen as a point of inflection when it comes to the way logistics has been considered.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Online transactions in greater China grew 237% during Singles’ Day 2023 sales compared to the same period in October, and were up 9% YoY. Sales volume across all platforms on Singles’ Day 2023 is estimated to have generated $156 billion (€144 billion), making it the biggest global online shopping day ever.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In the distribution center, we tried adding staff and lengthening the workday to meet those challenges. The Implementation of Autonomous Mobile Robots The company went live with autonomous mobile robots from Locus Robotics in October of 2023. But those things proved to be superficial fixes. They moved from QuickBooks to NetSuite.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A notable example of greenwashing is when McDonald’s introduced paper straws to reduce plastic pollution. Construction of the 70,000-square-foot facility began last year and is set to open in late 2023. Aside from cutting down trees to make the straws, it turned out that the straws were not recyclable, so there was just as much waste.

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