Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the top five logistics articles of the week every Friday morning by selecting “Weekly News Update” when you select your preferences. However, the next pivot point will be around movement of production to domestic U.S. or near-shore locations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

Use Cases: Spend Analytics: Machine learning models analyze historical purchasing behavior to identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and policy enforcement. Integration allows seamless transitions from data insights to purchase approvals and execution.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 21, 2025

These might include discounts for purchasing electric lawn equipment or energy-efficient pest control solutions. Commercial Cleaning Industry Tax credits: Potential investment tax credits for purchasing energy-efficient or sustainable cleaning technologies might help commercial cleaning companies offset the cost of green upgrades.

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West Coast and California Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

From shipping notices and order updates to purchase orders and invoices, EDI remains a workhorse of modern supply chain transactions – including those in eCommerce. In this article, we take a closer look at EDI in logistics, including its ramifications on vendor compliance.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

Another area in the news relates to home purchasing. Fannie Mae publishes the Home Purchase Sentiment Index, (Figure 3.1) Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the top five logistics articles of the week every Friday morning by selecting “Weekly News Update” when you select your preferences.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2021

In the podcast interview, Tom explains that the dark funnel is a customer’s purchasing journey that occurs off-site through social, paid, competitive, influencer and other channels not controlled or visible to the brand. Tom Augenthaler is the Founder and CEO of 551 Media , where he helps B2B companies build brand affinity with influencers.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 18, 2025

percent, indicating that consumers are curtailing spending and relying on cash at hand to fund purchases versus credit cards. Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the top five logistics articles of the week every Friday morning by selecting “Weekly News Update” when you select your preferences.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Today’s article comes from Descartes and looks at how EDI can streamline supply chain operations. EDI eliminates the need for physical documents, such as printed purchase orders and invoices. To read the full article, click HERE. As a result, companies can adapt to changes more effectively and maintain a competitive edge.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Prospects are educating themselves by consuming content (articles, social media, podcasts, etc.) The dark funnel is a customer’s purchasing journey that occurs off-site through social, paid, competitive, influencer and other channels not controlled or visible to the brand. rather than engaging directly with sales and marketing people.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

Emergency Purchase Rate. Emergency purchases are bad news for your business costs, continuity, and planning, and they also increase supply chain risk. For that reason, the emergency purchase rate KPI is one you should certainly be keeping an eye on. Purchase Order Cycle Time. Cost per Purchase Order and Cost per Invoice.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

One of my predictions within that article is that inflation will hinder supply chain resiliency efforts. I will describe in this article some ways in which carrying higher levels of inventory can be an efficient means of inventory and risk management in an inflationary environment. Inventory Costs and Risks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This article is from Descartes Systems Group and looks at how companies can reduce lead times with real-time data. Lead time in the supply chain is the total time from when a customer order, or purchase order, is placed and when the goods are received. To read the full article, click HERE. What is lead time?

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Conger

MARCH 24, 2025

Deciding between a forklift lease and purchase is a common challenge for warehouse operators, logistics managers, and business owners. Forklifts are crucial for material handling, yet purchasing them outright can be costly. This article delves into the rent vs lease vs buy forklift debate, examining the pros and cons of each option.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2019

Looking at purchases to make in 2018, Shipley advises companies to " focus on their procurement 'tail spend' — that is, smaller purchases that don’t make it onto a company’s management radar, Shipley advised. For the complete list see the article by Tom Relihan and Meredith Somers. Where to Put Your Money.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This article is from Michael Balint at Solvoyo and looks at the fresh produce supply chain. In a Sept 2022 Deloitte article, they maintain that “perishability is still relevant but now more of a pocketbook issue. To read the article, click HERE.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, weve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. 4 of this article.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2022

This article is from Manhattan Associates and looks at the changing nature of retail. Stores quickly became hubs for returns of online purchases. 100 percent of shoppers miss the instant gratification of store purchases. To read the full article, click HERE. Will Retail Stores Exist in the Future?

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The time when Procurement was almost a synonym to Purchasing has long gone. Clearly, procurement decisions are more and more based on total supply chain cost, carbon footprint impact , other ethical, social and economic factors, rather than just purchase prices. Instead, it should be an information exchange virtual platform.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 8, 2025

In the rest of this article, we will delve deeper into the advantages of how a fleet management system works and how to monitor it properly. Or when it is time to purchase new vehicles? How does a fleet management system work? Maintenance costs In fleet management, maintenance is recurrent due to the continuous use of vehicles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2022

Today’s article comes from Emerge, and looks at how to create full truckload budgets in a volatile market. First, anyone that’s done a FTL budget knows how difficult it is to gain access to a shipper’s forecasted purchasing and/or sales data that’s needed to generate volume estimates. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2023

Today’s article comes from Open Sky Group and helps to decipher some myths around buying a WMS. Many people haven’t even purchased a house that costs as much as a WMS and the search process can be overwhelming. After 14 months of limping along, they pulled the plug and purchased a tier one WMS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

This article is from Can Buyuk at Solvoyo and examines the benefits of vendor collaboration. There are different types of collaborations, and the most common ones include: Enabling real-time visibility for the status of purchase orders. To read the full article, click HERE. Planning specific promotions or marketing campaigns.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

This article is from FarEye and examines the challenges around big and bulky deliveries in 2022. As online retail continues its impressive growth, consumers and retailers alike are realizing the importance of delivery and its impact on purchase decisions. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Earlier this month, I wrote an article about the diverse range of mobile warehouse robotics solutions available in the market today. Within many businesses the shift in fulfilment channels has also changed rapidly – mostly from traditional store purchases to e-commerce or omni-channel transactions. Adapting to Changes .

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This article is from Chetan Chaudhari at GEP and examines the ongoing aluminum can shortage. Many breweries were also reported to be paying premiums to purchase cans just to meet their immediate needs. To read the full article, click HERE. More smelters are expected to curtail operations leading to reduced supply in the market.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This article will provide a detailed reference to LTL shipping, including the definition of LTL, shipping prices, delivery method, and how to manage your LTL shipment to the fullest. Seasonal Effect Online purchasing has peak and off-peak seasons, which will affect freight transportation. What is LTL freight?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

In this article, we identify key approaches by which companies can evolve their procurement and supply chain operations into a collaborative supply chain network that is designed to be resilient and responsible. The costs associated with purchasing these items hit the “operational expenses” components of the company’s financial statements.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2022

This article is from Wayne Snyder at Blue Yonder, and looks at the intricacies of the ever-growing same-day delivery market. What a customer wanted to purchase from one location but had to travel elsewhere to get becomes important to understand. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

ARC Advisory Group’s Global Warehouse Automation Research study is now complete and available for purchase. I provided a glimpse of the study content in an article in October that lists the top 20 warehouse automation suppliers , based on ARC’s estimates of 2021 revenues. I mean, obviously, we‘re seeing that too.” Plans for the 2.8

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2022

Michael Burry’s tweet was referencing the CNN article Just keep your returns: Stores weigh paying you not to bring back unwanted items. Here’s my take on the topic. Retailers’ Inventories – Just Keep your Returns? Conclusion: Whiplash not Bullwhip Effect.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

Dick’s joins a list of retailers that have recently noted the impacts of inflation on customer purchases, with a shift from discretionary to non-discretionary items being a common theme. Diving deeper into the factors behind cost increases, Dick’s management noted the high fuel prices that continue to increase.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This article is from Natalie Walkley, Director of Product Marketing OMS at Koerber. Click HERE to read the full article. Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Need diapers delivered overnight? No problem.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. One of my predictions within that article is that inflation will hinder supply chain resiliency efforts. Inventory Management in a High Inflation Environment ; Clint Reiser.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

As more consumers flock to e-commerce, purchasing big & bulky goods such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale electronics online is becoming more common. The trend of purchasing big & bulky items online will continue to grow, with Statista predicting 35% of furniture sales worldwide will be made online by 2025.

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West Coast and California Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2023

According to an article in Grocery Dive , the priorities of shoppers has changed due to recent price increases related to inflation. New research by Bazaarvoice shows that price is now the main driver in customer purchasing decisions.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

We still expect to see a seasonal increase in spending at the end of the year for holiday shopping, but with consumers being more dependent on credit for purchases, and the rate of savings on the decline, expenditures are expected to be less than in prior years. As freight volumes started to decline, as seen by the blue line in Figure 1.2,

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

In this article I will outline, firstly, the reasons why organisations outsource logistics activities, and secondly, what the key drivers are for outsourcing success. In my next article I will be covering the different types of outsourcing relationships and issues to be aware of when entering contracts. But what of the balance?

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