Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s that time when idle chatter at the office Christmas lunch turns to debating what next year will bring, especially among logistics and supply chain professionals, for whom it seems every New Year brings new challenges, trends, and disruptive innovations. The 7 Trends for Supply Chain Pros to Watch in 2018.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2016

At the onset of 2016, we identified key trends to watch for in manufacturing, and as the year draws to a close, it’s time for an evaluation of our predictions to discover the state of manufacturing. In a sense, we are looking back at our previous selves to see how we can improve our future. Robotics in Manufacturing.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 12, 2021

And part of that means tracking real-time truck location, gauging market trends and much more. Although blockchain is more popular in cryptocurrency, this interface allows the viewer to visualize and track transactions as they happen between vendor and user. Download the White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2019

For 2019, the trends in LTL will focus primarily on demand, rates, carrier and trucker expectations, the needs of shippers and more. E-Commerce Demand Will Drive Trends in LTL for 2019 E-commerce growth is a double-edged sword in modern freight transportation. Let’s get started. The Evolution of LTL Shipping Practices.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

Unfortunately, companies that fail to stay in line with the top 2019 logistics trends could face uncertainty and lost competitive advantage, so let’s look at some of the top trends shippers should know to stay successful. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018?. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Supply chain vendors have been touting their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the last several years. In the course of updating our annual research on the supply chain planning market , I talked to executives across the industry. Getting merchandisers to enter the attributes has not worked well.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

As youll 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, weve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Consequently, seven key trends will dominate the industry throughout the remainder of the year and propel TMS solutions to center stage. 7 Trends Propelling TMS Solutions to Center Stage. However, automated systems can help to increase safety by eliminating the opportunity for human error from the equation. Cassidy of JOC.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Real-time visibility is becoming essential, and it’s vital to view your partners as allies, not just vendors. AI could automate decisions, freeing up managers to focus on strategy rather than just day-to-day operations. Businesses are shifting from a competitive mindset to one that prioritizes partnership. More technology.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 14, 2021

Of course, the criticality of such elements is the same now as it always was. Those withstanding the supply chain turmoil were the ones with solid risk mitigation strategies and playbooks in place and investment already sunk into supply chain resilience. Prudent implementation of buffer inventories and process-redundancy measures.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2021

Leveraging different models of thinking, representing key metrics using data aggregation, exposing real anomalies, and recommending a course of action based on operating models will make businesses smarter. To fully understand our strategy, it is important to understand the differentiation between autonomous and automated.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. In other words, the use of AI may help to improve patient outcomes and reduce delays from misdiagnoses or laboratory testing. 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.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Before we look at the barriers to optimal inventory and the possible ways to eliminate or overcome them, let’s be clear on what inventory optimisation means—because misconceptions do abound. At this point, perhaps you’re wondering if we’re suggesting you reduce your service levels to lower the amount of inventory you hold.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2018

What also separates the leaders from the laggards is their use of online auction marketplaces, business intelligence and analytics, and lotting strategy to improve their liquidation process and effectiveness. Of course, one company’s problem is another’s opportunity. Post a comment and share your perspective!

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Across every industry, IT strategy is now business strategy. Of course, these new technologies also come with a lot of risks and uncertainties, which is why many companies are taking a “wait and see” approach before investing any time, money, and resources in them. And it’s no secret that technology is fueling that speed.

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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. VMI is all about collaboration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

To accomplish this, 10,000 supply chain associates worked with 450 global vendors who operate over 600 factories. Achieving agility with a strategy to sell goods in the same region they are produced in, “has never been more important,” Mr. Bailey exclaimed. COVID accelerated a long-term trend toward consumers buying more goods online.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

The following four tips will help you know what to look for among the products and vendors competing in the growing route optimization space: The Right Level of Computing Complexity: If the quantity of orders and the customers you deliver to remain fairly constant, you probably dont need a software product that builds routes from scratch each day.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Some of the top logistics trends to affect the industry in the coming year include these key automated logistics technologies. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018. They can improve warehouse management , reduce facilities costs, improve system integration, reduce risk and much more.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

This new customer-centric reality is prompting manufacturers and retailers of all sizes to revisit their strategies and capabilities to succeed in this highly- dynamic, highly-uncertain, and highly-competitive environment. Determining the Right E-Commerce and Omni-Channel Fulfillment Strategy.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

Trends come and go, needs wax and wane, and the one thing that stays the same is the reality that everything changes. Reduce your carbon footprint by implementing better optimization protocols in place Moreover, route optimization today involves more than simply getting cargo from one location to another as quickly as possible.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Most recently, the recent disruptions in the Red Sea that saw ocean freight rates from China to Europe by over 190% and saw transit times lengthen, sea-air services offered a strategic advantage for logistics professionals able to remain agile, by watching trends and jumping at opportunities to ensure a resilient supply chain.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 23, 2016

This is nothing new of course. The following sections explore some key priorities for logistics operators wishing to meet the imperatives of speed, product quality, waste reduction, and efficiency in fresh supply chains. Vertical Integration: The trend among fresh supply chain leaders is one of vertical integration.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

This is changing, as vendors are increasingly invested in making this technology more accessible for end users. At AIMMS, we recognized this trend several years ago. Prepare for adoption with a change management strategy . This ultimately led us to launch AIMMS PRO and AIMMS SC Navigator later on. .

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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. It has a video which walks vendors step-by-step through the fulfilment process. Coles Collect. percent over FY19.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

When it comes to inventory management, new trends are demonstrating that less is more. Having less inventory on-hand increases liquidation, allowing for a more agile response to shifting consumer trends. However, a technology solution that only provides visibility without a means to right the course isn’t enough to ensure reliability.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Of course Unilever also recognises the sustainability impacts of its internal supply chain activities. Is sustainability a viable growth strategy for fast-moving-consumer-goods brands? Of course this wouldn’t be possible without some kind of system, and McDonalds has that honed to a fine art too.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

We will feature over the next 4 business days each category's most viewed posts over the course of 2017. Now without further ado, I give you the top 10 supply chain blog posts of the year by page view: [e-Book] The Most Impactful Supply Chain & Logistics Trends in 2017. Top 5 Trends to Know to Compete with Amazon’s Supply Chain.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 2, 2018

We spent the last week exploring each category's top 10 most viewed posts over the course of 2017. This year, most were interested in staying ahead of trends -especially those effecting inbound freight and freight claims. A more efficient inbound freight program can minimize delays, save money and even reduce confusion.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

But, of course, with so many cases in such a vastly populated nation, the risk of a new variant emerging to start the whole cycle over again cannot be underestimated. However, vendors selling big and bulky products must also offer an appropriate delivery service if they want to stay in the game. That will no longer be an issue.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 3, 2017

Up to 50 percent of shippers opt to work with an outside vendor for parcel shipment auditing, reports Parcel Magazine. Outside auditing vendors leverage the power of modern technology to optimize the adulting process. This is where parcel shipping auditing software from an accredited vendor, like Cerasis, comes into play.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Perhaps even more surprisingly, efforts to reduce healthcare supply chain costs were slow to gain momentum, at least compared with the inroads made in other industries. Trends in Hospital Supply Chain Transformation. Vendor-managed Inventory. A dramatic reduction in stock-outs.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

This is changing, as vendors are increasingly invested in making this technology more accessible for end users. At AIMMS, we recognized this trend several years ago. Prepare for adoption with a change management strategy . This ultimately led us to launch AIMMS PRO and AIMMS SC Navigator later on. .

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GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2018

Using analytics in the supply chain has the most potential to dramatically reduce costs of supply chain management, as well as minimizing supply chain disruption. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2018

The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018. Only those people who have duly completed the advanced traffic management course or its equivalent should write it. It further contains all the traffic control diagrams that will be used, including road furniture, traffic flow, etc. Download White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. The emergence of cloud-based platforms and Big Data increases forecast accuracy, eliminates unnecessary stock, and achieves truly optimized slotting designs. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

The answer is to benchmark your freight, of course. At Logistics Bureau, we want to help you with that, so we’re publishing this brief guide to help you if you haven’t already included freight benchmarking in your management strategies or want to benchmark more effectively than you are now.

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