FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

Data access and analysis continue to be essential to competitive operations within the process of monitoring rates and expenses in intermodal shipping lanes. Knowing where current intermodal freight shipping rates stand and where the trends are heading gives a substantial competitive advantage over those only using truckload services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Limitations of Traditional Supply Chain Planning Traditional supply chain planning relies on retrospective analysis. Organizations examine past sales trends, apply seasonal adjustments, and make forecasts based on historical models. Automated inventory tracking ensures high-demand products are readily available, minimizing stockouts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

For companies that want to go beyond the traditional spreadsheet, which cannot handle this ocean of information efficiently, statistical methods such as cluster analysis can help. What is Cluster Analysis? Cluster analysis is a statistical umbrella term for methods that classify data points according to their attributes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

Global Trade Compliance Is Not Showing Signs of Slowing Down Any Time Soon The Global Trade Compliance market is experiencing steady growth and is expected to continue this trend over the next five years. I have recently completed the latest ARC Advisory Market Analysis on Global Trade Compliance, available here.

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2025

A cloud-based data warehouse enables organizations to perform complex queries and act on insights as they become available, therefore making quicker and more informed decisions. Predictive Analytics for Proactive Decisions By utilizing historical data analysis and trends, companies can forecast future needs and challenges.

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EazyStock

MARCH 9, 2021

What is ABC Analysis? ABC inventory analysis is a method used to classify a business’s stock items into three categories – A, B and C, based on their value to the business. In this blog post we’ll delve deeper into the intricacies of ABC analysis and how it can help businesses improve their inventory management practices.

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WorkWave

JUNE 27, 2024

Driver availability in the delivery, transportation and logistics sectors has become a critical issue with widespread ramifications for businesses and consumers alike. According to the American Trucking Association, the industry faced a shortage of over 80,000 drivers in 2021, projected to grow to 160,000 by 2030 if current trends continue.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Various factors will continue to influence Supply Chain Management trends in 2023 and beyond. Inflationary trends are affecting the world economy and directly affect supply chain and delivery operations. The post Supply Chain Trends to Watch for 2023 and Beyond appeared first on More Than Shipping. Continuing Labor Shortages.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 22, 2024

More Resources Home October 22, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2024

Recent statistics have revealed a surge in sales across the United States , indicating a growing trend that has caught the attention of both consumers and retailers alike. The tart cherry juice mocktail represents just one of the many trends started by social media accounts on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. Throughout the last decade, the main trends were digitization and globalization. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. So which of the new trends will you be embracing in the new year?

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Logistics Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The consistency of this trend year-on-year is also reflected in the 2019 data analysis of top commodities stolen; food and beverages representing 28% of all reported thefts in comparison with 19% in 2018. The post Cargo Theft Report Confirms Upward Trends in 2019 appeared first on Logistics Manager.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The outsourcing of Logistics services continues to be a growing trend, and can encompass a very broad range of services. This is best achieved by open discussion and analysis of the activities and product volumes involved. Contract negotiation. Implementation and ongoing contract management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2022

These kinds of solutions have been available for a few years and customers report robust reductions in safety incidents. 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.” appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Automated Slotting — Systems integrations enable ShipMonk to automatically assign each SKU an optimal storage location within our warehouses, based on the item’s size, expected order volume, and warehouse technologies available. Digital technology reduces the need for frequent physical audits.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 27, 2025

A pest control company executive or manager might request a specific analytic output about service efficiency one day and ask for a completely different one about recurring customer trends the next. Time-Consuming: Building a solution from scratch takes time, delaying the availability of actionable insights.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2022

I tend to use time series analysis as an anchor to my forecast, as I suspect many of you do. These current factors, in addition to the atypical activity of the recent past (whipsaw demand pattern), render time-series trends less relevant than in more stable environments. So, what methods can we apply to better gauge future trends?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 25, 2021

Thomas Wiesmann from BEUMER Group , pictured above, knows which sortation trends owners are following, how they can react to them and where the journey will take them. The companies intend to save costs with their systems, to pursue a more environmentally conscious approach and above all follow market trends. Market trends?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 31, 2023

Pulling data takes time and then you must format it for analysis and check for errors. Analysis is limited. Empower your Finance Team According to a recent Finance Teams Trends Report by insightsoftware and Hanover research, 80% of those surveyed say that their finance department depends too much on IT. It is slow. Stale data.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 20, 2024

It was released today on day one of the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas, and is available to download at no cost by clicking here. The annual analysis gathers real-world data directly from early adopter fleets across the U.S. It was created by clean technology consulting firm, GNA, a TRC company.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2023

The law requires companies to introduce a strict risk analysis, management, and documentation system, Bloomberg reports, “to ensure minimum standards in human rights and environmental rights, both domestically and internationally.” The post Global Trade Trends for 2023 appeared first on DB Schenker.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

Unfortunately, without proper processing and analysis, this data is of little use to the organization. By implementing business intelligence (BI) solutions, manufacturers can gather and analyze this data, making it immediately available to decision-makers who can use it to make informed decisions and take prompt action.

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CH Robinson Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

webinar of 2021, my colleagues and I provided analysis on today’s leading freight shipping topics, including the potential impact of the U.S. Do you expect this trend to continue? (10:25). Q4 webinar recording is available on our website. Q4 webinar recording is available on our website.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

While traditional software license models are still available from some WMS vendors, the overwhelming trend is for Cloud delivery and subscription-based pricing, so we will focus on that here. But that analysis must be married with expected benefits to fully understand the value each WMS vendor will bring.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The process usually includes analyzing historical data for seasonal trends and product performance, as well as gathering current data on competitors, marketplace trends, future marketing plans and promotions. Accurate data forecasting requires accurate data, robust data analysis tools, and people who understand how to use them.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 10, 2022

To achieve this, you need better insights into available loads to plan routes that reduce the empty miles. Robinson offers drop trailer programs that over the past four months (January 2022-April 2022) has averaged over 40,000 available loads and in 2021, moved nearly 500,000 power only loads. Maximize savings at the pump.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 25, 2021

For instance, using the trends and seasonality within the Outbound Tender Rejection Index, shown above , logistics coordinators can create responses to RFPs based on like a higher all-in rate. As highlighted by LinkedIn , a staggering 80% of bargaining is preparation, analysis, data review and planning before any meeting or discussion occurs.

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

Fifteen years ago, DSV’s homepage had this to say about tech: “DSV is committed to providing our customers with the best e-service tools available in order to create visible, transparent and high-quality services.” Here’s another manifestation of how far we have come.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

They’re just available more widely today because of the lowered cost of processing power, rise in cloud technology availability, and ability to push it out in more cost-effective manners. Biggest one is data analysis. Trending is another great one to look at across data sets. 10- 15 years ago, it was far too expensive.

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Log-hub

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Subscribers gain access to: Scientific Insights: Stay informed about the latest trends and innovations through evidence-based research. Exclusive Content: Practical guides, engaging videos, and easy-to-digest analysis ensure professionals can elevate their expertise effortlessly.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 31, 2022

Inventory Management KPIs for Effective Inventory Analysis. But with a wealth of inventory KPIs available to choose from to include in your inventory analysis methods, which ones are the most important to ensure you’re on the right track to optimum efficiency? Managing inventory is a complex business.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Enterprise shippers are looking for ways to capture and analyze more data Making the most of available technology has always been critical for fine-tuning a supply chain. Now more than ever, shippers need to find innovative ways to make the most of real-time freight data and analysis.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ? Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.? Limited available real estate has further led to challenges as construction came to a halt in the past year.?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As Asia-Pacific production ramped up, competition was on to source the scarce goods and to get access to the limited transportation capacity available to move these goods to their destinations. Mr. Ryan’s statements are based on a sound quantitative analysis of what is occurring.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains | Image source: Flickr Understanding logistics trends is essential for business, and trend research may help organizations of all sizes predict changes, spot areas for innovation, and remain relevant in a market that is becoming more and more competitive.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 9, 2022

That information is readily available, but with BI, you can dig down into the numbers and easily slice the figures in different ways. The BI tool needs to be able to easily pull all this data together for analysis. Here’s an example. For instance, it’s common for an organization to have key data stored in many disconnected silos.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The answer is not simple and involves research and analysis across a number of factors. Robinson’s own technology and data from the largest network in the freight industry, help our customers stay on top of the trends that influence their supply chains. Analysis of employment data. for Q2 2021, relative to Q2 2018.

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