Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2024

Various trends influence the Geospatial Information Systems market: the adoption of digital technologies, out-of-the-box GIS offerings, cloud and mobile deployments, and location-based analytics. So, when I learned that GIS can effectively be used for traffic analysis and management, my interest piqued. How Does GIS Help?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Technology for All In a retail era dominated by e-commerce giants, customer expectations have shifted towards instant product delivery at no cost. To meet these demands and ensure superior delivery experiences, retailers and carriers must leverage last-mile delivery technology.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Shane is Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics , a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. Shane Hanson Bio Shane Hanson is an experienced logistics executive with over 30 years of experience in distribution.

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Turvo

AUGUST 24, 2021

The innovation of logistics technology makes it easier to embrace diversification, visibility, and automation. Increase Use of Collaborative Logistics Technology and Platforms. Logistics technology and third-party partnerships allow freight managers to improve processes throughout the supply chain.

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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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Now, That's Logistics

MARCH 30, 2021

Here are five trends that all shippers should be keeping an eye on as they plan their ocean freight movement in 2021: The container shortage is still in full force, but it may be easing somewhat. Experienced logistics partners are proving their value. for standard 20-foot containers and 0.38 for standard 40-foot containers. “The

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Supply Chain & Logistics News (October 28th – 31st) A day late but, Happy Halloween! This is nearly double the amount from a decade ago and it seems to be in line with the trend of Halloween gaining popularity in the last few years with the help of social media. billion dollars on Halloween candy this year.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Image source: iStocks | Top 7 Most Impactful Logistics Trends to Watch in 2025 As another year comes to an end, managers and business owners are dedicating themselves to a crucial stage in the success of any business: evaluating what worked and what can be improved in their operations. But, what about the logistical chain?

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3PL Links

MARCH 29, 2023

Image Source: Pexels | Exploring Top 10 Logistics Trends for 2023 and Beyond The adoption of new technology will modernize your company, ensure strong competitive advantages, and make jobs that before looked difficult efficient and productive.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

To address these issues, companies are adopting innovative strategies, including dynamic route optimization, real-time tracking, and even leveraging emerging technologies like drones and blockchain. They play a vital role in boosting customer satisfaction and maintaining a competitive edge in the logistics market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2022

When does a technology really grow? When it comes to the movement of freight, one megatrend driving the need for better technology is the driver shortage. But when will this technology become operational? And the answer to that question depends upon just what type of autonomous technology you are talking about.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

From a financial standpoint, transportation cost analysis remains focused on determining the value of the resources used to execute a given shipment and goes well beyond benchmarking. Moreover, this kind of analysis does not focus on who ends up paying which expenses in the end. The challenges of limited transportation cost analysis.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Relying solely on manual shipping data analysis continues to yield poor results. And that all begins with deploying advanced freight management analytical resources and tools that actively work to lower all risks, ranging from detention through final mile management. New ways must be adopted. Download the White Paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Essentially, digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business. ARC Advisory Group, where I work, publishes an analysis of the 25 manufacturers with the most mature digital transformations. Of this technology budget, an average of 30 percent is typically allocated to digital transformation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Descartes is a software-as-a-service provider of logistics solutions. In some logistics application areas, like global trade compliance , they are a market leader. You can browse headlines on any business news site and see the word supply chain and logistics more than you would have seen before.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2021

billion in 2020, the cold chain market is expected to reach more than $628 billion in 2028, nearly tripling its growth in less than ten years, according to a market analysis report by Grand View Research. Even before the increased consumer pressure for faster deliveries, cold chain logistics already faced several challenges.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

Now, none of these are really new technologies. 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. But you must make sure you’re on the right (private) version of the tool.

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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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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Have you conducted a cost-to-serve (CTS) analysis for your enterprise? And that is the sole purpose of cost-to-serve analysis. If you were going to say, “What is a cost-to-serve analysis?” Only a complete cost-to-serve analysis will expose these underlying issues unless they happen to be discovered incidentally.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2024

She knew the company was innovative; after all, Coupa created a new software enterprise category: business spend management. Coupa’s BSM platform is based on a public cloud that connects 3500 buyers to ~10 million suppliers. Coupa also has a supply chain collaboration solution that runs on the platform. Turner said.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

A major reason for Amazon’s dominance is its rapid delivery capability; over 200 million consumers worldwide subscribe to its Prime subscription service, which offers same-, one- or two-day delivery for many products. Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape. The next step?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The role of logistics in modern companies is not only to support corporate strategy but also to enable it. Let’s face it, logistics is always a challenging endeavor, even beyond the latest pandemic disruption, and particularly now as companies struggle to meet sustainability goals.

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LandLink

APRIL 8, 2020

Technological leaps like blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning run on data. Is your supply chain organization prepared to adopt these emerging technologies and generate the operational improvements to deliver the anticipated ROI? Data is the new precious metal and it is becoming more essential than ever before.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

According to the website, its debut vehicle, the 21C, is designed by both human and AI technologies and uses a hybrid powertrain system which combines a twin-turbo 2.88-liter While all of this technology sounds pretty amazing, it should be said that this type of performance comes with a price tag. The Czinger 21C costs $1.7

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Turvo

JULY 30, 2021

When considering onboarding a new TMS platform, managers need to carefully consider the primary functions of transportation management systems in logistics that they will want and need to implement. The Top Functions of a Transportation Management System in Logistics Include Route Optimization.

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

Surely all the technology and guardrails should prevent this type of disaster. It’s the gritty reality of logistics. 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.”

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

ERP trends 2024 – achieving business success through the use of innovative technologies Now that Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are firmly established, we expect to see a massive take-up of these technologies by manufacturers in 2024. of total IT software spend, and 5% of overall IT spending.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Being listed on a last-mile-delivery service platform and reaching a much broader customer base beyond the neighbors became a must-have for survival. It includes all of its elements: customers, sales channels, products, warehouses, logistics network, and the interactions between them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency focuses on lifecycle analysis and waste management. Advanced data management platforms, which automate tracking of regulatory updates, are becoming increasingly important. Automation tools can track regulatory changes across markets and update DPPs in real time.

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10xLogistics

MAY 14, 2024

Proper demand planning not only helps companies anticipate market needs but also enhances overall supply chain effectiveness by minimizing costs and maximizing service levels. Tools like CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment) can enhance this process by aligning all stakeholders on shared objectives and data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain executives must evolve from cost and service as the key objectives for optimal demand-supply balancing towards the “quadfecta” of cost, service, resiliency, and sustainability. Globalization, nearshoring and friendshoring trends are amplifying the supply chain risks. fall under this category as well.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Adjusting current logistics strategies demonstrated the second great challenge of the pandemic. Embracing new and improved logistics strategies remains the best way to adapt to clients’ changing demands in 2021 and beyond. And it’s essential to know a few things about enterprise shippers’ top logistics tactics.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Within the project cargo sector, there is a growing trend in infrastructure development investments that are driving the demand for project cargo services. Even renewable energy projects in wind and solar farms are contributing to the demand for project cargo services with the boom in global investments for clean energy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2023

In its ideal form, IBP should help leaders align strategy, financial considerations, supply chain strategy to balance customer service with profits and margins. Event-driven IBP – technological capabilities to monitor internal and external events (Supply Chain Control Tower) in real time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Embracing technology is part of that solution. Global trade regulations and conflicts, as well as tariff threats as a political tool, could cut off sources and markets and push your business plan into the red. A supply chain built for resiliency allows a company to adapt to unpredictable forces while maintaining customer service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

We have software updates planned to improve our fog and parking performance to address such situations in the future.” And now on to this week’s logistics news. to make two emerging technologies part of its transportation operations: battery-electric and autonomous vehicles.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 17, 2023

Sustainability and environmental concerns are becoming increasingly important in the logistics and supply chain industry. The logistics and supply chain industry are responsible for a significant amount of global greenhouse gas emissions, primarily from transportation and logistics operations.

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