Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Two seemingly conflicting trends are coming together that, if addressed correctly, could provide retailers with a competitive advantage and make them more profitable. So, how are these two trends mutually beneficial? Consumers are making purchasing decisions based upon environmental impact.

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Locus

AUGUST 13, 2024

In addition to this increase, there’s an emerging trend of converting retail spaces into mini warehouses. The concept of “Four Walls Excellence” is key to this. What Are the Four Walls of Excellence in Retail? For example, Walmart recently decided to convert sections of their stores into mini warehouses.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This not only improves the customer experience with your brand but also increases the likelihood that they will buy from you again. Automation in logistics is not just a trend, but a necessary evolution to meet the demands of an increasingly fast-paced and demanding market. With automation, orders are processed and delivered faster.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

Logistics Excellence: Now & in the eFuture. As I wrote last June, investments are rising in Supply Chain Operating Networks and Descartes is a prime example of this trend in action — a trend that I predict will continue to gain momentum in the months and years ahead. Will this include drone deliveries?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

To remain competitive, retailers and carriers must excel in the crucial last-mile delivery stage. To Build or To Buy Companies looking to implement new or improve existing delivery technology face a crucial decision: should they build an in-house platform or buy an existing solution from a vendor?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

While the concept of reshoring, also known as onshoring, has been a growing trend over the past decade, when the pandemic hit it introduced risk in a way that wasn’t previously considered. Down under, a drive to reshore Australian-made goods has become a definitive part of the Albanese Labor Government’s ‘Buy Australia’ plan.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Although robotics and automated systems are an excellent resource for strained labor departments, they can be a nightmare for shippers with limited experience using such technologies. This may range from buying online and pick up in-store (BOPIS) options to delivery to another location.

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Jayem Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2017

The top three pressures in warehouse management are: Customers demanding purchases faster. Jayem Warehousing Pvt ltd got the excellent practices in Environment, Health and Fire Safety Award from AARUSH Fire Systems Pvt Ltd., Mobility in the Warehouse: Modern materials handling is forcing importance of mobility in supply chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Two seemingly conflicting trends are coming together that, if addressed correctly, could provide retailers with a competitive advantage and make them more profitable. So, how can these two trends be mutually beneficial? Consumers are making purchasing decisions based upon environmental impact.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 15, 2023

Manufactures are continuously faced with the challenge of forecasting how much (raw material) to purchase and how much (finished goods) to produce. Even though business data availability has increased, customer purchase patterns has also become more complex, and therefore harder to predict with accuracy.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2016

To keep pace with change, it’s important to keep an eye on the supply chain and logistics trends that are happening right now. To that end, here are 10 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends to Watch: Expansion of Same-Day Delivery. The empowered consumers of today are beginning to expect this option for all of their purchases.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

There will be little relief in 2022 unless the factors driving the increased import volumes—a strong economy and the fundamental shift in consumer behavior to purchase more goods and less services—change. Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2021

However, instead of making predictions like “Walmart Will Buy FedEx to Compete with Amazon” or “The Consolidation of Digital Freight Brokers Begins,” I made some totally predictable predictions. In December 2019, I made some predictions for 2020. Read more The More Things Change in Supply Chain, The More They Stay the Same.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 23, 2019

Crowdsourcing apps, same-day delivery, and ecommerce trends continue to impact last mile delivery expectations. For these investment purchases, consumers expect a high level of service including room of choice placement and assembly. Managing delivery exceptions for excellent customer experience.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2016

Yesterday we began our two part series on 2016 supply chain trends that will drive supply chain management into the future. As with most trends we all have read over the last few years, the focus was on technology. Supply Chain Trends 2016: 5 Additional More Areas of Focus. We listed the first 7. Increased velocity.

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3PL Links

MAY 23, 2024

Image source: Public Domain Pictures | The Growth of Cross-Border E-Commerce: Trends and Predictions Over the past few decades, cross-border e-commerce has grown tremendously. This kind of product has gained enormous popularity abroad, and its success serves as an example of industry trends worldwide.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Organizations can create subscription-based analytics products and with the data collected from IoT devices monitor and use trends, patterns, and insights about their usage. This strategy creates a subscription-based revenue stream, while the physical good itself is often a one-time purchase. Where to start.

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Locus

OCTOBER 7, 2022

However, should a business invest their capital in building and maintaining their solution from scratch, or simply purchase an off-the-shelf solution? Below are key takeaways from the session “ Buy vs Build? Match the pace of innovation with evolving trends. How To Get The Best of Both Worlds from Your Last Mile ”.

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Ship Monk

JULY 28, 2021

Think of the last time you purchased a product or service based on the recommendation of a friend, family member, or your favorite social media influencer. Yup, even dinosaurs looked to fellow terrifying reptiles for guidance on their buying habits. Today, we’re going to give you the full social proof breakdown. Let’s begin!

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Ship Monk

MARCH 4, 2021

Whether you’re a business owner or an avid shopper, staying on top of trends is probably high up on your list of priorities, which is why we’re giving you the 411 on AR, VR, and how technological advancements can be positioned to maximize your success on and offscreen.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The application of data can help shippers gain control of shipping costs and make informed decisions, and the top freight data trends for 2019 exemplify how the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can further this cause. As omnichannel shopping becomes the standard for consumers, the use of freight data will excel.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Automation involves an initial investment, but the long-term cost savings in labor and operational efficiency often provide an excellent return on investment. Example: Companies like Costco capitalize on bulk purchasing and shipping strategies, enabling them to pass savings on to their customers.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. ” The Key’s To Walmart’s Supply Chain Management Excellence over the Year. Walmart uses its mammoth purchasing power to shape suppliers’ behavior which also drives down costs, Gartner said.

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IoT World Today

MARCH 27, 2020

These tools will become the foundation on which supply chain managers gain insight into their markets and erratic supply and demand trends. Today most companies use Excel to put together different scenarios,” Bailey said. More than 90% of supply chain managers, use Excel somewhat to heavily for supply chain analytics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Theme 2: Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies. In 2023, consumers will be less forgiving and poised to buy from retailers whose delivery performance is commensurate with the rest of the shopping experience. Figure 1: U.S. Container Import Volume Year-over-Year Comparison. Somewhat nailed it.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 17, 2022

I’ll remember the importance of pixels when purchasing my first smart TV to stream documentaries when you’ve joined me on my utopian island tucked away from the chaos of the world. Let’s look at this with a critical lens: As a manufacturer, you can establish trends and relationships between inputs and processes based on customer data.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

This trend is expected to continue, making it essential to find ways to mitigate these costs. ShipMonk VCN: Through our Virtual Carrier Network (VCN) , we combine the buying power of all our merchants to secure even greater discounts, passing those savings directly to you.

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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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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

UK-based logistics website with exceptional content and unique opinion pieces, often centered around shifting technology trends. So much so that it is split into seven topics – aircrafts, airports, capacity and demand, carriers, freight trends, traffic and viewpoints. Focus is on the US but he covers global trends.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 13, 2024

Some even just use Excel spreadsheets. Market trends can also cause unexpected price fluctuations, further challenging their logistics budget. They’re researching more about the companies they purchase food products from. They have access to thousands of reputable brands and can simplify your purchasing process.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Millions of shoppers, like my Dad, are not going back to their old habits because there are now faster and more convenient ways for buying daily household needs. It excels on a union of E-Commerce mobile apps and last-mile delivery innovations. It also provides an excellent part-time employment opportunity with flexible shifts.

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Freightos

JULY 19, 2017

improve ideation and garner business unit buy-in on complex rollouts. Which is why experts stressed that top management buy-in for changes and risk-taking is business-critical to actually push for change. The Pixar Atrium, designed for increasing random interactions and collaboration. Via Wiki Commons ).

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Peters and Waterman in their best, sellerIn Search for Excellence identify one of the eight factors of organisational success as sticking to the knitting. Reduction in asset capital.Warehouses and vehicles are expensive to purchase or lease and can tieupmillions of dollars that could otherwise be invested in the core business of the firm.

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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. Especially since many retailers have already purchased and shipped their goods ahead of the looming tariff changes.

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Now, That's Logistics

JUNE 12, 2018

These faithful workhorses are key to moving the products we make, buy and export into and out of our nation’s warehouses. Your repair vendor/supplier is an excellent resource on the latest equipment trends. American companies are projected to purchase approximately 200,000 new forklifts this year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2023

Once you know where your company stands on initial costs, you need to explore what is adding to costs, and what are the trends around last miles costs. Research has shown that about 90 percent of online users want to know what the return policy is before they make a purchase, making a customer-centric return policy important.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 7, 2023

This is a trend that I see time and again across manufacturing businesses of all sizes and across industries. Businesses manually collect data from disparate and independent systems like inventory management , sales and purchasing for reporting. Once you implement an ERP system, you’ll have real-time visibility into inventory levels.

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