July, 2016

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If Steve Jobs Owned a 3PL

The Logistics of Logistics

Everybody knows Steve Jobs, the iconic innovator, who transformed five different industries: computers, phones, music, digital publishing and movies (Pixar). He even left his mark in brick and mortar with the Apple Stores, which have been wildly successful. But what if Steve Jobs had unleased his crazed intensity and business mastery on the 3PL industry?

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Can Digital Manufacturing Revive Youth Interest in a Career in Manufacturing?

GlobalTranz

Frankly, the education system, parents and the manufacturing industry itself have played their part in dissuading today’s youth from pursuing a career in manufacturing. Can the age of digital manufacturing revive youth interest in manufacturing as a career? Why are Today’s Youth Dismissive of a Career in Manufacturing? A study conducted by the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation got an answer straight from the horse’s mouth.

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Introducing the Freightos Marketplace

Freightos

Introducing the Freightos Marketplace. In 1900, gross world production was $175 billion dollars. By 2014, it reached $77 trillion dollars. This tremendous growth was driven by freight shipping, which scaled in size but didn’t significantly improve underlying technology, getting bigger, not getting smarter. For example, 26% of the 730 million TEUs shipped annually and approximately 30% of trucks on the road are empty.

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Warehouse Design Mistakes

Logistics Bureau

Rob O’Byrne talks to Mal Walker about the mistakes companies often make in warehouse design. You can reach Mal Walker on +61 412 271 503 or Email. What other tips have you got? Feel free to share them below in the comments.

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Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson

Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

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Hostess Brands Turnaround Driven by a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

as a supply chain guy, I just love hearing about a business turn around that was largely driven by a more effective supply chain. That, as Tuesday's financial news proves, was clearly the case with Hostess Brands.

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A&A’s Top 25 Global Freight Forwarders List

The Logistics Academy

Here is the Top 25 Global Freight Forwarders List compiled by Armstrong & Associates. Each year A&A compiles Logistics Management’s Top 25 Freight Forwarders list for a closer analysis of industry trends and how those leading forwarders are meeting the evolving shipping needs. Ranked by 2015 Logistics Gross Revenue/Turnover and Freight Forwarding Volumes*.

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Warehouse Cost Savings: 5 Key Areas of Focus and 13 Practical Objectives

GlobalTranz

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. With the myriad of tasks and personell, a director or manager must oversee, how on earth are they to get everything done? Well, it starts with focusing on the areas and objectives that can meet your desired outcomes.

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LogTech Industry Roundup: Q2 2016

Freightos

LogTech Industry Roundup: Q2 2016. Highlights from our quarterly review of disruptive logistics technologies are included below. If you’re interested in the underlying data, more observations and updates about Freightos over the last quarter, just download the full report! DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT The Big Picture. The global freight market contracted in 2015 by 1.6%.

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Panama Canal Expansion

3PL Insights

The Panama Canal was originally constructed as a way to increase maritime trade in the Americas, and it is the largest American engineering feat undertaken in history. It was completed in 1914, after the United States spent close to $375,000,000 to finish it – which equates to over $8.5 billion today. The waterway stretches for 48 miles and connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

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End High Turnover: Discover Stability with Remote-Insourcing

High turnover isn't just inconvenient—it's costly. U.S. logistics businesses lose thousands in training, productivity, and morale every year, with an average quit rate exceeding 27%. Remote-Insourcing changes this reality. Remote-Insourcing seamlessly integrates dedicated, remote professionals into your team, significantly reducing turnover to under 4%.

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Forwarder / Broker Benchmark: Challenging Times for Logistics Intermediaries

Logistics Viewpoints

Forwarders and brokers are a critical part of international supply chains. They operate in incredibly competitive markets that can be characterized by tight margins and highly influenced by regulatory change. This past spring, we conducted a benchmark study with over 100 forwarders and brokers to evaluate how macroeconomic changes were impacting them, the strategies and tactics they were using to be successful and the importance of technology to their business.

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Brexit: 5 Things Supply Chain Leaders Should Consider to Prepare for its Impact

AIMMS

Brexit is a reality and with it, companies in Europe are facing even more uncertainty than before. There is serious concern that the UK’s decision to leave the EU will bring further destabilization and economic risks. How will it impact your supply chain and your bottom line? This article discusses 5 key things supply chain leaders should consider post-Brexit.

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Supplier Compliance and Social Responsibility - Look Deep Into Your Supply Chain

10xLogistics

The Guardian has run a great piece in their paper titled " Vauxhall and BMW among Car Firms Linked to Child Labour Over Glittery Mica Paint ". This article shows the results of the paper's investigation into illegal mica mines in India and the use of child labor. Not the type of headline your company wants to have. I will summarize the impact on supply chains but you should read the full article at the Guardian website.

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What You Need to Know About the State of eCommerce Logistics

GlobalTranz

Today’s logistics empire is not your grandfather’s or even your father’s logistics operation. Consumers are expressing an unprecedented amount of power through eCommerce, and in fact, eCommerce logistics is growing increasingly reliant on small parcel and package delivery options daily. Meanwhile, eCommerce is catalyzing significant changes in retail real estate as more companies vie for warehouse space and transportation services to meet a growing number of online orders, explains Alexander Fre

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Brexit adding to European road freight pricing instability

The Logistics Academy

The UK vote to leave the EU is one of several factors significantly affecting European cross-Channel road freight pricing and competitiveness, with the effects expected to continue over the coming months. Tim Phillips, CEO of UK-based European road freight specialist Freightex, told that significant swings in Euro-Sterling exchange rates since the UK vote to leave the EU were already affecting the competitiveness of some product lines in and out of the UK.

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The State of the 3PL Industry

Apparel Logistics

The 3PL industry has undergone many changes in recent years. Not only has technology improved, but many 3PLs have discovered more effective ways to serve their clients. If you're interested in using a 3PL, you'll want to know about the current state of the industry and how it can help you reach your business goals. 3PL Services Save Companies Money. 3PLs have always tried to make supply chains as efficient as possible.

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How Will Brexit Affect Global Supply Chains?

Logistics Viewpoints

Brexit will have a minimal impact on global supply chains. The U.S. presidential election could have a much bigger impact. And changes in EU tax enforcement, the most of all.

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6 Methods for Increasing Sales

3PL Insights

Discounts and promotions are among the best ways of increasing sales. For many businesses, promotions will be built into the marketing plan for the year, offering a chance to reach a customer base that had been reluctant to make a purchase. A good promotion, will need to be presented and marketed in a positive light. Giving a good reason for the promotion helps contextualize it, so consumers become more invested in the process.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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3 Practical Metrics for Supplier Performance Evaluation

Logistics Bureau

For many organisations, the reality of supplier performance management is that time and opportunity to track and react to dozens of complex KPIs simply doesn’t exist. Regardless of advances in business analytics therefore, I still advocate a measured approach to measurement (pun intended), by way of a carefully chosen handful of KPIs which are meaningful and actionable.

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The Rise of Logistics Technology in E-Commerce

GlobalTranz

Logistics technologies are changing how modern retailers operate. Huge warehouses are being built to house an infinitely higher number of products. Home Depot is revamping their distribution center strategy to include a host of regional centers, and logistics providers stand to reap significant profits from increased collaboration in the marketplace.

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China’s e-commerce soft spot: Logistics

The Logistics Academy

Thanks to China’s e-commerce boom, the country’s package-delivery business has been growing at 30 percent a year. On the most recent Single’s Day—an online buying fest that takes place every November 11—consumers ordered 680 million packages, across all Chinese websites, that needed delivery. That’s good news with a nagging downside: growth is eroding margins for many e-commerce players as they struggle with the basics of moving so many goods.

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The Benefits of End-to-End Logistics

Apparel Logistics

From behind a desk, the path of a product from its start at a production facility to its destination at a point of sale can seem simple: It's just a route on a map. The reality is more complicated. That product has to travel on real roads, waters, and airways, subject to all manner of unpredictable problems and delays. To avoid costly slowdowns and make estimated arrival times, a product should have the support of an end-to-end logistics program.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Combating the Driver Shortage: From the Carrier’s Perspective

Logistics Viewpoints

There is no denying that the trucking industry is in a state of flux right now. Even though demand is rising, the industry as a whole is facing a monumental shortage of qualified drivers. Just how big is that shortage? By the end of 2015, the driver shortage had ballooned past 45,000. Some estimates indicate that the shortage could reach over 150,000 by 2024.

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Drones in the Supply Chain: A Game-Changing New Tool

PINC

Our CEO, Matt Yearling, was recently interview by Executive Platforms for their Tought Leaders series, to discuss the current and future state of drones in the supply chain.

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Total Supplier Performance Evaluation: More than a Suite of KPIs

Logistics Bureau

If your organization is struggling with unreliable inbound supply, one of the first things to examine is the effectiveness of your supplier performance evaluation process. In this post, I’ll share some insights into why supplier performance evaluation is vital and when you should it as a practice. I’ll also reveal why, to be effective, your evaluation methodology should involve more than tracking a suite of operational performance KPIs.

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The Impact of Internet to Implement eLogistics

GlobalTranz

With the emergence of new digital technologies and real time information update and exchange through web-based devices, eLogistics have transformed the traditional methods of transportation and trade logistics with integrated applications and the use of software means to enhance the commercial trading process. Several technologies are being developed to conduct international transactions and keep track of their shipment, while negotiating with freight companies, retailers and suppliers, the foll

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Singapore Remains Top Asean Logistics Hub For 10th Consecutive Year: 2016 LPI Report

The Logistics Academy

(Extensive Keppel Container Terminal in Singapore, photo by Kroisenbrunner ). The latest edition of the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index report (LPI 2016 report) see’s Singapore retain its position as Asean’s logistic hub for the tenth consecutive year, with all other Asean Community (AC) members with the exception of Cambodia and Myanmar, seeing their rankings fall.

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Be ready for the drone invasion @ warehouse!

Infosys Supply Chain Management

We have seen a burst of new technologies in supply chain area. Drones, advance of robots in workplaces, Internet of things (IoT) are becoming a reality. Time is ripe to induce more technology into core operations of supply chain like warehouse operations, yard operations and so on. Here I would like to discuss on how to capitalize advances made in drone technology can add value in warehouse operations.

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3 Ways to Measure the ROI on a Pop-up Distribution Center

Logistics Viewpoints

Holiday peak season. New product launches. Flash sales. Does the mere mention of these make you anxious? In a supply chain, the balancing act of supply and demand can be tricky and at times costly. Forecasting, previously accepted as an art, now demands near science in order to succeed in today’s dynamic retail environment. However, your supply chain can only prepare for and react to the volumes based on the resources readily available within a […].