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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 emphasis will center around making more space for maneuvering.

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IoT World Today

OCTOBER 15, 2020

As organizations continue to adapt to the roller-coaster ride of 2020, some leaders’ pre-pandemic IT strategies brought business resilience even as COVID-19 struck. Indeed, some organizations spent several years laying the foundations for data-driven strategy and remote operations even prior to COVID-19.

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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. Companies are changing their hiring strategies to attract workers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. percent of returns, or $101 billion worth, were fraudulent last year, according to a survey by Appriss Retail and the National Retail Federation. percent, or $24.5

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Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2022

A recent Accenture survey found that 91% of logistics providers understand that their customers want end-to-end logistics services handled by a single provider. The post Six Contract Logistics Trends to Watch in 2023 appeared first on DB Schenker.

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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. In other words, this is a far cry from 2021 and its dramatic capacity shortage.

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Locus

MAY 12, 2023

The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo has once again, exceeded our expectations, leaving us inspired and engaged We had some thought-provoking conversations with stakeholders on the latest industry dynamics, pain points, customer expectations, and innovative supply chain strategies. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. All rights reserved.

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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. Here’s some key highlights from the Q3 2023 LCI: Anticipated revenue maintains a positive trend. Agile operations.

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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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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Pests, whether rodents, insects, or other nuisances, continue to pose challenges to public health, food safety, and property maintenance, prompting a need for effective management strategies. billion in 2023 , with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 5.7 percent over the next five years. billion to $29.1

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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. When ChatGPT was released in 2023, a new AI term was introduced — Generative AI (GenAI). Then scale out to other processes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released the results of its 8th Annual Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey of over 630 companies. Descartes and SAPIO Research surveyed 630 participants representing the logistics community (i.e.,

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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 Business Magazine

APRIL 15, 2024

In addition to making technology investments to help combat supply chain and logistics workforce shortages, the study indicates companies are also adapting their recruitment and retention strategies and tactics. According to the study, hiring labourers (e.g., warehouse workers and drivers) and knowledge workers (e.g.,

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 27, 2024

The National Private Truck Council's 2024 Benchmarking Survey found that shipments and volume increased last year as private fleets positioned themselves as a value-added transportation solution. Inbound freight volumes also increased, with private carriers hauling 35% of inbound freight, up from 31% in 2023.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2024

Accurate order fulfillment is the foundation of a successful logistics strategy , and it forms the basis for reliable cost to serve calculations. #2. Optimization of Shipping Strategies –Achieve a 35% Increase in On-Time Deliveries Understanding cost to serve at the order-level empowers businesses to optimize their shipping strategies.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 20, 2024

The 2024 State of Sustainable Fleets report is a tremendous resource for fleets to evaluate the range of options available and under development as they advance their strategy to meet and exceed sustainability goals.” Retail price of compressed natural gas (CNG) averaged 50% less expensive than diesel in 2023 at $3.04/DGE.

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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. Supply chains will become the strategic drivers of business. What does that look like?

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 30, 2023

Recent market insights found the following: “According to a latest global shipper survey, 75% of shippers who use LCL plan to continue or increase it in 2023. And 52% are looking to consolidate more shipments overall, a strategy for which LCL can play an important role.”

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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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Log-hub

JULY 31, 2024

Recent data underscores the significant improvements that companies have achieved through these strategies. According to a 2023 report by McKinsey & Company , oil and gas companies that have implemented advanced supply chain optimization strategies have achieved cost savings of up to 20%. ~

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The global survey, which draws on insights from over 300 labelling, packaging, and supply chain professionals across industries in 55 countries, found that investing in cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, AI, and IoT solutions is no longer a tactical necessity but an enabler for business growth and agile supply chain operations.

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Stord

JANUARY 9, 2020

venture-capital has been invested in logistics-focused robotics and automation, and the broader market for warehousing and logistics market is expected to top $80 billion in 2023. 47% of those surveyed said they plan to increase shipping and logistics spend, with many focusing that spend on new technologies. Since 2015, $1.2

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 20, 2023

Shipper's Guide to Planning Ahead Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 20, 2023 Data shows there is a consensus that revenue will increase and inventory levels will build. This was seen in the survey.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MARCH 12, 2020

Using technology to drive strategy and improve performance—and ultimately create financial value—is top of mind for shippers today managing complex global supply chains. According to Gartner, “By 2023, 50% of global leading enterprises will have invested in real-time transportation visibility solutions.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

According to a recent survey, 76% of supply chain and logistics leaders are experiencing notable workforce shortages in their operations, with 37% of respondents characterising the resource shortage as high to extreme. The survey also found that 50% of the logistics-focused organisations surveyed are leaning into centralising operations (e.g.,

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Ship Monk

MAY 8, 2023

May 08, 2023 — At ShipMonk, we’re proud to help so many ecommerce brands shine in their individual industries. So much so that we’ve been bestowed the 2023 Sun Sentinel Top Workplaces Award ! As an ecommerce fulfillment company, we couldn’t do that, and shine ourselves, without amazing team members.

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

She says it’s going to study the latest marketplace trends, come up with strategies to tackle fraud within brokerage operations and work on short, medium, and long-term legislative and regulatory solutions. In fact, a significant portion (59%) of carriers plan to adopt EVs by the end of 2023.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

Multichannel to Omnichannel You’ve heard us talk about a multichannel sales strategy before, and we’re happy to say that most of our ecommerce clients are already doing this. In 2024, we expect to see more brands moving from a multichannel strategy to create an omnichannel experience for their customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The company plans to invest $140 million in the initiative in 2023 as it implements the technology at its 940 remaining U.S. The booming shopper interest in sustainability is having a major influence on supermarket operating strategies. In its January survey of grocery executives and consumers, Grocery Doppio, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

People don’t agree on what will happen to prices and the number of products being shipped, and different companies are using different strategies to handle these uncertainties. As we turn our attention to Lunar New Year in February 2024, the survey paints a muted outlook.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Zebra Technologies Corporation today released the findings of its 2023 Global Warehousing Study, which confirmed 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by 2028 which will help increase inventory visibility and reduce out-of-stocks.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2023

A larger share of freight forwarders and supply chain professionals this year in 2023 are expecting disruptions owing to COVID outbreaks in China and the Chinese New Year factory closures as compared to the last year (2022). “We The situation will have a significant impact on the domestic supply chain from January 15 to February 6, 2023.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s no secret that manufacturing companies around the world are rethinking their supply chain strategies. With shortages occurring in unexpected sectors and lockdown strategies impacting logistics, companies looked at reshoring to stabilize and strengthen their supply chains. Cloud ERP to reshore supply chains for manufacturers.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 20, 2024

The 2024 State of Sustainable Fleets report is a tremendous resource for fleets to evaluate the range of options available and under development as they advance their strategy to meet and exceed sustainability goals.” Retail price of compressed natural gas (CNG) averaged 50% less expensive than diesel in 2023 at $3.04/DGE.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 24, 2023

According to a 2023 World Economic Forum report , adoption of technology will remain a key driver of business transformation over the next five years. New skills requirements in manufacturing Companies are investing in learning and on-the-job training as the most common workforce strategy to deliver business goals.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

A new survey suggests that a single view of inventory is becoming increasingly important in retail logistics. 26% of retailers believe creating a more environmentally aware and sustainable supply chain is one of their top three priorities for 2023. •

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