Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

3 Supply Chain Trends to Track in 2019. However, this year hasn’t quite closed out yet (at the time of writing), so in the true spirit of just-in-time delivery, here’s a quick appraisal of three current trends that I believe will come on stronger, and perhaps become some of the most important to supply chain operators in 2019.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

This year, 45% or nearly half, of people in the survey told us they remain undecided which retailer they’ll shop over the weekend.”. That can also make a difference with undecided shoppers. Nearly two-thirds (63%) say they plan to take advantage of early Black Friday deals online. Printer-friendly version.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 23, 2019

They are now out of their chairs and onto the green, where they will spend 90% of the course time. They were supportive, so on the second day, I was full of confidence and completed the obstacle course by myself,” she says. Adam Marlatt surveys the ‘mouth of the poisonous caterpillar’ before the exercise begins.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 29, 2020

Shipping and freight professionals want to change their supply chain strategies post-Covid, according to a recent survey. Answered by over 300 Shipping and Freight Professionals across the world, the survey brought out some key indicators that will inform the future course of global supply chains. Find more details here.

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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. Creating graphs and pie charts out of your numerical data can make it easier to spot trends and gain insights.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

It’s not news to anyone that digitization is a roaring trend and I’m here to say: embrace it. Change can be a good thing, particularly when it comes to getting a better handle on your supply chain spend. Digitization is Your Friend. Be proactive about your suppliers! How do you do that?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. Of course, the human controlling capacity for actual AI is still far from realistic, but the concept of a superior AI did make strides this year. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 14, 2022

Of course, the pandemic then hit global shores, not to mention the ripple effects of global trade wars. ERP can plug easily into artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyse data which will help businesses to identify trends and even identify anomalies and mitigate risks. In 2019, China accounted for 28.7 Digital skills gap.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Here are three supply chain trends to consider. . Our recent Demand Forecasting survey shows that teams anticipate more complexity in the supply chain. Our customer ELIX Polymers, for instance, uses S&OP Navigator to quickly simulate the impact of any problem on their volume and EBITDA and decide on the best course of action.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In the consumer sector, few recent trends have been as disruptive as the new on-demand marketplace for commodities like transportation and lodging, driven by Uber and VRBO. Capacity can be easily ramped up or down due to product seasonality, holidays and of course global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2023

The company announced that it is expanding its associate-to-driver program so that any Walmart worker at 439 store locations nationwide can become a truck driver after completing a 12-week course. The trend is truest for ocean freight rates from North Europe to the U.S.

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Freightos

MAY 22, 2017

Of course, phones shifted from being cutting edge, as did Dial-a-Truck, which became the trucking technology powerhouse known as DAT. In a newly-published survey, nearly seventy freight forwarding managers gave us their thoughts on that. Of course, it means less of a personal connection with individual shippers. DOWNLOAD SURVEY.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

The Impact of 3D Printing in the Supply Chain and Logistics Arenas: As we noted in our top issues in American Manufacturing series, 3D printing is a key trend and applications manufacturers are paying attention to over the next decade. I hope you enjoy! Read the Full Blog Post. You can find the infographic at the bottom of this post.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Some try delving into deep learning or a crash course in generative AI (GenAI), but I don’t recommend starting there. Planners are buried in tedious tasks using legacy, fragmented technology, which 48% say doesn’t help them do their job effectively, according to a survey by the boom! Global Network.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Although at Cerasis we provide services for transportation management for shippers in North America through technology and services , the aim of our blog is to provide a well rounded perspective of valuable content beyond best practices and trends of our niche focus on the supply chain, logistics, and transportation areas.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2017

Since you, as a shipper, rely on having the most accurate information available and applicable to your operation, understanding the trends identified in the third party logistics study can help your business grow throughout 2017. Of course, there are still hold-outs that foresee possible problems with these relationships.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

We will feature over the next 7 business days each category’s top 10 most viewed posts over the course of 2014. 9 Tactics to Build a Best in Class Manufacturing Safety Program to Impact your Bottom Line: “Over 60% of the CFOs in one survey reported that each $1 invested in injury prevention and manufacturing safety, returns $2 or more.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

So, let’s take a look at how our predictions for the first four manufacturing technology trends (Predictive analytics, 3D Printing, and VR) to watch for in 2016 stacked up. Of course, reports Predictive Analytics Times , analytics also possess potential to change how companies obtain the raw materials for their products.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Including, of course by leveraging global freight tech for BCOs. Changing Trends in BCO Air Cargo Procurement. Leveraging surveys of dozens of leading multinational supply chain leaders, this report explores what BCOs value when selecting forwarders and how advances in air cargo digitization introduce speed and efficiency.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A Freightos survey of 300+ companies sheds light on how importers have been navigating supply chain disruptions. Since then, we’ve sent out two similar surveys – one in June and one at the end of November – to track the effect of increased supply chain disruptions on companies ranging from small businesses to enterprise importers.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

There are, of course, some other important differences between the two types of providers: 4PL is, in general, better suited for medium-to-large businesses , while 3PL is more suited to small-to-medium businesses. Unlike a 4PL, however, it won’t manage the paint maker’s entire supply chain. percent over FY19. The Future of 4PL.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 26, 2023

For instance, a 2012 survey revealed that only 40% of supply chain professionals believed their educational background prepared them adequately for their roles, pointing to the need for curriculum reform (CSCMP, 2012). Supply chain game changers – mega, nano, and virtual trends – and forces that impede supply chain design (i.e.,

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

In the first supply chain trends post, we surmised the previous year’s trends would continue. Per GT Nexus , 75 percent of executives surveyed recognized the digital supply chain as an important factor for the next five years. However, this prediction proved to only touch on how important the digital supply chain would become.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

The new year will then bring series on trends and on the state of some of the business functions and technology used in proper transportation and logistics management. In the supply chain articles category it is clear the top ten are all about trends, facts, technology, and of course optimization. Read the full article here. .

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 10, 2022

What’s in this article: Today’s software trends. Get Comfortable with Today’s Software Trends. As fast as solutions are being developed and updated, companies must stay up to date with what’s on the market, the trends for their type of software, and what those trends might mean for their operations and bottom line.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

51% of the respondents in a global Reuters survey felt that the most perplexing challenge is the unpredictable nature of consumer demand. Brand identity, interactive marketing campaigns and differential lifestyles complicate a perfect trend analysis model. The presence of data throughout the supply chain is vital to its evolution.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Single sourcing is a supply chain trend which can easily lead to mistakes for small and medium-sized businesses, especially if it’s chosen as a strategy without regard to the potential risks. Of course, manual systems allow small business owners to manage inventory with limited investment in systems.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2015

Throughout the course of business, there will be a series of recurring updates for equipment, software, and materials. However, 70 percent of respondents within the survey saw Reverse Logistics as a burdensome cost for the business. Cost Management.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Tariffs of course have impacted enterprise US businesses in tangible ways including higher costs to purchase imported goods and reductions in US manufacturing. Sometimes smaller players prove to be more nimble than the big guys in adjusting to market trends. And that’s what the data is showing. So can SMBs pivot in time?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Many manufacturers and retailers have started down one path only to change course later as the scale and scope of their operations changed. Back to Walmart, the retailer is changing course and building new distribution centers and channels for e-commerce. iPad — [it] may have to be filled from three separate locations.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Hidden Opportunities for Supply Chain Cost Reductions Of course hidden costs, if you can find them, mean hidden opportunities. Much depends upon the nature of your supply chain operation of course. Clearly, successful reverse logistics cannot be left to luck. A plan is necessary, possibly based on one of the following strategies.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2017

Unlike official courses where you get the basics about the trade, online groups provide first-hand freight broker resources. They are also the best way of staying on top of industry trends. In this way it encourages dialogue on key issues ranging from trends and challenges in the field to marketing and sales best practices.

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The Logistics Academy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Over the course of 2016, real revenue and volume growth in the air and sea freight forwarding markets was remarkably similar globally, but this disguises significant differences across important countries and regions, say analysts who keep a close eye on the market. The global freight forwarding market has grown by 2.7% Digitize or die.

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Turvo

JUNE 16, 2020

So it comes as no surprise that the biggest challenges for shippers, according to a 2019 survey, published by Inbound Logistics , revolve around lowering freight spend and e-commerce: “Nearly two-thirds of them—63%—cite cutting transportation costs as an important focus of their logistics efforts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

These e-commerce trends are placing increasing pressure on logistics teams to keep up with demand volatility, provide incredibly fast delivery, and reliably fulfill all their promises to customers and consumers. To compete with Amazon, most retailers and manufacturers have had to dramatically shorten their own delivery windows.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2016

Additionally, the industry has added approximately 50,000 jobs per quarter over the past few years, and the trend shows no signs of stopping. Additionally, 81 percent of students who participated in Manufacturing Day 2015 who were surveyed showed an increased interest in pursuing a manufacturing career.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Unfortunately though, warehouse facilities in general are struggling to keep up with this trend. In line with this, a recent survey by Emplifi polling consumers across the UK and the US, found that 86% will leave a brand they were once loyal to after only two to three bad customer service experiences. A route map forward.

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