Carter Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2019

4 Benefits of Near-Sourcing. Near-sourcing – a business moving its operations closer to where its end products are sold – is a growing trend as well as a strategy in the supply chain industry today. We can credit several factors for the increasing popularity of near-sourcing.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

Look at these 7 supply chain trends as a guide to better your supply chain today. In this article, Professor Burcu Keskin from University of Alabama will share 7 supply chain trends that working professionals should watch. INFOGRAPHIC] 7 Supply Chain Trends as Laid out by Supply Chain Expert. 3) Risk Management.

Optimal Sourcing 118

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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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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.

Optimal Sourcing 105

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WorkWave

MARCH 5, 2025

A single, centralized source of truth for your organizations data is no longer a luxuryits a necessity for businesses seeking to scale efficiently, enhance profitability, and make informed, data-driven decisions. Missed opportunities: Businesses cant identify patterns or optimize strategies without cross-branch insights.

Optimal Sourcing 85

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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. Image Source: Pexels | Exploring Top 10 Logistics Trends for 2023 and Beyond 6.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In this article, we will explore these last-mile delivery optimization strategies and the role of route optimization software as we look ahead to industry trends shaping the future of delivery in 2025. By harnessing data from various sources, businesses can gain insights into customer preferences, peak delivery times, and route efficiency.

Optimal Sourcing 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

data extractors, search APIs) to perform tasks, enabling them to dynamically adjust to new information and real-time knowledge sources. Real-time data processing and analysis are crucial for identifying and resolving supply chain disruptions.

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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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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2023

The future of e-commerce undoubtedly lies in embracing sustainability, with current trends and future projections pointing towards a more environmentally friendly landscape. Current Supply Chain Trends in Green E-commerce 1. They are investing in renewable energy sources, reforestation projects, and carbon offset programs.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 17, 2023

Renewable Energy Sources Businesses are addressing sustainability and environmental concerns through the adoption of renewable energy sources. The post Sustainability and Environmental Trends in the Logistics Industry appeared first on More Than Shipping.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 31, 2023

A better way is to connect your Excel reports directly to the data source and get the same reports you used to spend hours or days creating, in minutes. Pulling data takes time and then you must format it for analysis and check for errors. Analysis is limited. You will need to go back to the data source and start again.

Optimal Sourcing 111

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

The pace and scope of supply chain disruption are beyond human cognition, manual analysis, and consumer-grade spreadsheet tools. They can ingest large volumes of functional data and leverage advanced intelligence to recognize broad trends and specific disruptive events.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The importance of diversification of overseas sourcing, digitization, sustainability and regulatory involvements will continue to increase in the year ahead. The post 2022 Shipping Expectations and Trends: An Overview appeared first on More Than Shipping.

Trends 107

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 15, 2020

A freight spend analysis can help cut those extra costs. Performing a freight spend analysis reveals extra costs deriving from unforeseen issues. Let’s look at a few best practices and steps to conduct a comprehensive, insightful cost analysis. Know the scope and value of a freight spend analysis.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 7, 2024

Bank , offering a comprehensive analysis of freight shipping rates. Drawing on a wealth of reliable sources, including FreightWaves’ extensive SONAR datasets, BlueGrace Logistics’ operational perspectives, and US Bank’s financial insights, the report delivers a holistic view of current shipping rate trends.

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Fleet Owner

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Fleet Owner is the information source for trucking, written for middle and upper level managers at commercial truck fleets with five or more vehicles. Its journalists deliver business insights and analysis, breaking news, trends, best practices and research to owners and managers who operate trucks and trailers.

Magazine 84

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Single-source Shipping — A 3PL like ShipMonk can handle both incoming freight shipping as well as DTC or B2B shipments to end customers. Single Source of Truth — When inventory is coming and going from all directions, order and inventory data is synced to a central platform for easy monitoring and analysis.

Inventory Reduction 59

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Bank , offering a comprehensive analysis of freight shipping rates. Drawing on a wealth of reliable sources, including FreightWaves’ extensive SONAR datasets, BlueGrace Logistics’ operational perspectives, and US Bank’s financial insights, the report delivers a holistic view of current shipping rate trends.

Collaboration 118

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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. If new hardware is required, it can often be sourced from the WMS vendors. Original article: Cost of Warehouse Management System Software .

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Fleet Owner is the information source for trucking, written for middle and upper level managers at commercial truck fleets with five or more vehicles. Its journalists deliver business insights and analysis, breaking news, trends, best practices and research to owners and managers who operate trucks and trailers.

Magazine 80

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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. This evolving nature of business challenges necessitates a BI solution that is flexible enough to adapt and provide actionable insights quickly.

Optimization Software 69

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

As I wrote last June, investments are rising in Supply Chain Operating Networks and Descartes is a prime example of this trend in action — a trend that I predict will continue to gain momentum in the months and years ahead. What can you do if you have the ability to mine the who, what, when and where of each shipment?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

He focuses on areas of emerging impact on the retail industry such as customer data security’s impact on retail, environmental sustainability within the industry, video’s impact on loss prevention and store operations, and emerging trends in eCommerce, mobile, and social.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

In other words, they have actually used data analysis to realize what does and does not improve profit margins. Unfortunately, this data source lacks value if left unattended and unstructured. For example, an analysis of fuel efficiency may require information on road conditions, tire pressure and octane ratings.

Supply Chain Software 92

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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. Predictive analysis: Utilize BI solutions to predict future trends in demand for products or potential supply chain disruptions, enabling manufacturers to plan and make informed decisions while mitigating risks.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Fleet Owner is the information source for trucking, written for middle and upper level managers at commercial truck fleets with five or more vehicles. Its journalists deliver business insights and analysis, breaking news, trends, best practices and research to owners and managers who operate trucks and trailers.

Magazine 75

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. Manufacturing Business Technology recently wrote the 5 e-commerce trends for 2016 for manufacturers to look at that include: Manufacturers will seek to increase their share of aftermarket parts sales. E-Commerce for Manufacturing.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Fleet Owner is the information source for trucking, written for middle and upper level managers at commercial truck fleets with five or more vehicles. Its journalists deliver business insights and analysis, breaking news, trends, best practices and research to owners and managers who operate trucks and trailers.

Magazine 75

Magazine Analysis Sourcing Trends 75

Fleet Owner

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Fleet Owner is the information source for trucking, written for middle and upper level managers at commercial truck fleets with five or more vehicles. Its journalists deliver business insights and analysis, breaking news, trends, best practices and research to owners and managers who operate trucks and trailers.

Magazine 75

Magazine Analysis Sourcing Trends 75

Fleet Owner

JANUARY 4, 2019

Fleet Owner is the information source for trucking, written for middle and upper level managers at commercial truck fleets with five or more vehicles. Its journalists deliver business insights and analysis, breaking news, trends, best practices and research to owners and managers who operate trucks and trailers.

Magazine 75

Magazine Analysis Sourcing Trends 75

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. The other emerging area around AI in ERP focuses on trend analysis and forecasting.

ERP 59

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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. They also show how critical the sourcing and movement of goods are to businesses and economies as a whole. These are headline issues.

Supply Chain Software 139

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 20, 2018

Fleet Owner is the information source for trucking, written for middle and upper level managers at commercial truck fleets with five or more vehicles. Its journalists deliver business insights and analysis, breaking news, trends, best practices and research to owners and managers who operate trucks and trailers.

Magazine 69

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As businesses face tighter regulations on product safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing, Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are becoming crucial for navigating these challenges. Environmental Protection Agency focuses on lifecycle analysis and waste management.

Compliance 114

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 5, 2021

Tracking market trends within truckload rates relies heavily on data and analysis. The key to avoiding this kind of situation is predictive planning and analysis. This kind of real-time data analysis and application is essential for shippers to stay strategic and tactical as they forecast out contract and spot truckload rates.

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