3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

With predictions of a looming recession, it’s important to understand the latest trends to prepare for the new year. So, what are some of the trends we can expect in 2023? Rate increases are not a new trend, but with inflation at a record high for the second year in a row, shipping increases are expected. Digital Technologies.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

However, these challenges also present opportunities for organizations to gain competitive advantages through strategic talent management strategies. While there are countless strategies for positioning your company as an employer of choice, one method is to really hone in on your website. hire rate and 6.9% hire rate and 4.7%

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Treating suppliers as essential partners in the field of direct spend management—almost like customers—can be a key component of a successful company strategy. Market Intelligence: Suppliers often have access to valuable business and supply market intelligence, which can inform a company’s strategy especially in the area of direct spend.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Partners with various stakeholders: Metafora collaborates with carriers, shippers, and even freight technology vendors. Specializes in technology strategy: They help businesses in the transportation and logistics industry develop and implement effective technology solutions to optimize their operations and achieve growth.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2024

Steve is the Founder and Managing Director of iDev Partners, a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm. The conversations delve into strategies for fostering growth, efficiency, and effective sales processes by promoting consistent, reliable behavior and building trustworthy partnerships.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Although it’s hard to know for sure, here are three trends that are likely to shape the supply chain industry over the next 12 months. Building resilience into their operations, either through new business strategies or new digital capabilities, is now a key priority for all shippers, carriers and logistics service providers.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 26, 2023

However, importers can significantly enhance their supply chain’s efficiency and reduce costs, while also improving customer satisfaction and increasing profitability by implementing several essential strategies. importers can improve their supply chain efficiency and reduce costs by implementing the right strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Let’s explore how DPPs are impacting regulatory compliance, preparing for future rules, and encouraging industry collaboration. As the regulatory environment continues to shift, companies that adopt DPP strategies will be better prepared for the future. Many businesses rely on reactive approaches, struggling to keep up with new rules.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2024

Hosted by BlueGrace’s own Brian Blalock , along with Carly Bly , Vice President of LTL and Carrier Relations, and Jason Lockard , Vice President of Managed Logistics, this discussion offers a deep dive into current trends, market dynamics, and strategies for enhancing your LTL experience. We can help. We can help.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 1, 2023

These logistics companies are pursuing closer collaboration with their shipper customers and carrier partners to better understand their needs and optimize their supply chains. Overall, collaboration, technology adoption, and flexibility are key trends shaping the future of third-party logistics.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 3, 2023

We explore the expectations for greener shipping in 2023 and the strategies that shippers can use to ensure cleaner shipping in their operations. Additionally, companies can collaborate with other stakeholders, such as port authorities, to reduce emissions in their supply chain. That trend will continue throughout the year.

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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. Strong and versatile logistics strategies depend on this data. Download the White Paper.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2021

During a year when e-commerce sales skyrocketed, the global pandemic impacted supply chains around the globe, and transportation capacity contracted across most modes, while companies worked to get their logistics strategies realigned with this “new normal” operating environment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2022

Steve is he Vice President of Digital Strategy at Blue Horseshoe , part of Accenture, a company that helps companies reimage fulfillment operations to align with business goals, address market trends, and meet customer demands. Steve Shebuski is the Vice President of Digital Strategy at Blue Horseshoe , part of Accenture.

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3PL Links

APRIL 26, 2023

Revolutionizing the Industry: Discover the Top 3 Logistics Trends for 2023! We’ve created this list of the top 3 logistics trends for 2023 to help you on your way to supply chain sustainability. Nevertheless, with in following quarter, this strategy will need to be carried a step beyond.

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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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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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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to reshape the supply chain, we're looking ahead to the emerging trends in warehousing you need to be aware of to ensure your organization thrives in 2021. Five Emerging Trends In Warehousing To Prepare For In 2021. Centralizing inventory in massive regional DCs for store replenishment was a successful strategy.

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CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Making the most out of today’s challenging supply chain trends requires a deep understanding of the market and timely information that helps you achieve a competitive advantage. Q1 2022 Supply Chain Trends and Hot Topics. In our first Market Insights Live! Thanks again to everyone who attended live and those who asked questions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Ralf Duester, board member of the Bochum-based SCM software specialist Setlog, shows which trends will be important in 2024. At a glance: The top ten SCM trends in 2024 1. Open-source software is increasingly convincing In detail: The ten most important SCM trends in 2024 1. Skilled labour shortage forces action 2.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 25, 2024

Take Germany, for example: the “Trends in Logistics & SCM” study conducted by the German Logistics Association BVL in 2023 shows that cost pressure was the most important topic for decision-makers in 2016, but in 2023 it only ranks fourth. Things were different a few years ago.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2020

COVID-19 and the economic fallout have highlighted the weak points in companies’ strategy , inventory, marketing, and transportation. So, anticipating future trends in the face of so much uncertainty is more vital than ever. Key small business trends in 2021. Local cooperation. Going online.

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WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2024

The businesses that are able to achieve this will be able to reap the benefits of having access to different perspectives, strategies and process improvements. When your organization becomes an advocate for different perspectives, mindsets and collaboration, the sky’s the limit.”

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 11, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore practical strategies tailored specifically for food and bev shippers, focusing on forecasting methods and inventory management practices that can effectively address retail demand shifts. Utilizing advanced analytics and forecasting models can help identify patterns, seasonality, and emerging trends.

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3PL Links

APRIL 16, 2024

Image source: Wikimedia | Top 9 Technology Trends for Your Warehouse in 2024 Distribution warehouses bear a great deal of responsibility these days because of the direct impact their operations have on the customer experience. Where this info is going is still a mystery.

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MercuryGate

JULY 22, 2021

Maintaining a functional supply chain network takes a lot of work, collaboration, and careful monitoring of market trends. Developing a sound supply chain strategy is one of the first things managers must do. This often takes the form of a transportation management system (TMS) of some sort.

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3PL Links

MAY 19, 2024

Image source: PxHere | Mastering Demand and Inventory Planning: Essential Strategies for Success Have you ever thought about how businesses effectively satisfy customer demand and maintain supplied inventory? Gathering market data, including information on competitors, consumer trends, and economic projections, is the second phase.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Ralf Duester, member of the board of the SCM software specialist Setlog, shows which trends will shape the year 2023. To be able to plan better, close collaboration and trustworthy cooperation between all partners along the supply chain are necessary, which often requires new communication platforms. Collaboration will be implemented.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2024

What strategies can businesses employ to optimize these costs, enabling them to streamline operations and enhance efficiency? By analyzing historical trends, demand patterns, and performance metrics, businesses can make informed decisions to optimize inventory levels, minimize excess stock, and enhance resource utilization.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 3, 2021

DHL Supply Chain has agreed to expand its collaboration with Locus Robotics. Initial investments in assisted picking robots have proven effective in commercially scaled operations, and this multi-million dollar agreement will enhance DHL’s wider Accelerated Digitalisation Strategy.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The common themes around manufacturing trends point to these changes. Systems like Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) will use data from around the factory to enable all departments to collaborate on optimizing operations, and link the factory floor with the planning and execution functions of the ERP system.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2024

Brother Industries has announced its collaboration with Kinaxis to transform its supply chain management through the use of AI-driven technology. John Sicard, CEO of Kinaxis, remarked, “We’re excited to support Brother Industries in optimizing their supply chain strategies to better serve their global customer base.”

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3PL Links

MAY 11, 2023

Image source: Pixabay | Maximize Your Efficiency: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends to Adopt in 2023 We can all agree that the supply chain is critical to a business’s operational success, right? Aside from having software and technology that will collaborate with safety and security.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For senior leaders, understanding and integrating the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—into supply chain strategies is essential. Companies can tap into this trend by introducing carbon-neutral delivery options or product lines that prioritize environmentally responsible materials and practices.

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