Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2021

I am wrapping up my Transportation Management Systems market study which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, and customer size. The study includes a holistic view of the TMS outlook. E-Commerce Continues to Surge.

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Globalior

APRIL 20, 2021

It must be able to designed to deliver actual operational needs (for example clearing a target number of daily orders, meeting capacity needs, etc). Regardless of the volume, another consideration is whether the work is being done in-house or is being outsourced. Outsourcing: Third-Party Logistics. 2 PL: Transport and storage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Take the transportation management system (TMS) market, for example. In ARC’s last market study on the global transportation management market , Chris Cunnane, the study author, made estimates of system integration (SI) revenues as a percentage of total TMS revenues for all software companies in the market. Show Me the Money!

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Ship Monk

JULY 28, 2021

Take us, for example. In fact, stumbling upon this article may very well have been part of your outsourcing process! Social proof can come from all sorts of places, but the below examples have proven to be some of the most effective. Customer Testimonials & Case Studies. Types of Social Proof.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Studies show that in some areas, around a third of companies that were unable to fill all vacancies did not receive a single application. As studies show, young people place a high value on flat hierarchies and want modern IT systems in their day-to-day work. The EU is pushing for a comprehensive supply chain law.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

David Buss, DB Schenker USA CEO explains, “With the right 3PL partner in place, organizations can effectively outsource tasks like order picking and packing; kitting and assembly; inventory management; returns management; rush deliveries; and other logistics-related activities.” 6 Things to Look for in a 3PL. Meeting Customer Demands.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

Before the pandemic, in a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, among those embarking on digitalization initiatives, only 25% of logistics providers in the Fraunhofer IML survey are leveraging digital technologies to think outside the box and reinvent their foundational delivery model.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2021

Outsourcing your fulfillment comes with a plethora of benefits , like scoring big on savings and having more time to grow your business. For example, if you have a subscription box company , working with a fulfilment partner that has ample experience with subscription boxes is a given. Is your eCommerce store ready to spread its wings?

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

With the significant disruption to Australia’s supply chains caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the question now focusing the minds of supply chain managers is whether production outsourced to China can be brought back onshore—and if so at what cost. Can a Re-shoring Drive Reverse the Outsourcing Trend? Ali Baba and the $4 Pyjamas.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2022

For example: Alignment of strategy and cost leads to happy shareholders. As an example, let’s say that as a part of its customer service promise, your company guarantees its customers that they will receive their orders within 24 hours. The decision to outsource logistics is one which must follow extensive evaluation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Intermedia Solutions was initially outsourced to a third-party logistics provider. He cites this as one example of how they have matched their processes to suit the system, and as a result, those processes have been improved. Intermedia Solutions now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intermedia Brand Marketing Ltd.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The example of the TGW Logistics Group shows why these services are worthwhile. Example: TGW Logistics Group. Some 81 percent of those surveyed in an IT study carried out in 2021 with 1,451 decision-makers reported that they were seeing more cyber threats during the pandemic.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

For example, you may discover that one carrier consistently adds accessorial charges while another compatible carrier does not. For example, you may be required to use their specific providers as a condition of doing business with them. CONSIDER OUTSOURCING. USE ANALYTICS TO IMPROVE OPERATIONS.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 27, 2024

The most notable and prominent example of that is Procter and Gamble starting its own private fleet after 180 years of not having a private fleet at all,” Petty said. Having metrics and things like this benchmarking study helps private fleet operators get their heads and their arms around their operations.”

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

And, according to a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study, 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. And, some companies just instinctively followed the corporate crowd toward outsourcing. for example, compared to shipping state-to-state. a move known as reshoring.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Online supply chain and logistics education programs cost a fraction of the fees for traditional courses, and much of the study can be done outside of working hours. For example, you might: Diversify your supply base , so you’re not too reliant on a single source. What’s the right balance of in-house and outsourced logistics?

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3PL Links

JULY 21, 2024

According to a study conducted by the global technology research firm Gartner , 38% of supply chain executives worry that their companies are not set up to handle the problems that lie ahead for the next two years. There is much to be done, and we must act immediately.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2018

The company, which employs 68,000 people, differs from many of its competitors in the apparel industry as it manages and owns its supply chain, rather than outsourcing to sub-contractors. The company now has easy-to-use tools to make projections and see, for example, what stock is likely to be left at the end of a six-month season.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2021

Reuse of products and materials is not a new phenomenon, waste paper recycling, deposit systems for soft drink bottles, and metal scrap brokers are all examples that have been around for a long time. Moreover, a recent study, says Banker, found that shippers are starting to realize that returns must be free.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

In fact, the introduction of Qualcomm’s OmniTracs™ in 1988 and UPS’ roll-out of the DIAD (Delivery Information Acquisition Device) four years later are prime examples of pioneering companies investing in mobile technology as a means to drive efficiencies and create competitive advantage.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

See, there’s a big difference between handling inbound logistics yourself and outsourcing it to a trusted North Carolina third-party logistics (3PL) provider that knows the manufacturing industry. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the outsourcing model and the ways it can drive efficiency in your inbound logistics supply chain.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2020

Managed Services is when you outsource your freight and logistics processes to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider, such as Trinity Logistics. Examples of basic reports include freight spend totals, shipment statuses, and shipment volume reports. Managed Services. Reporting & Analyzing. Analyzed Freight Spend Reports.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

, videos, podcasts, eBooks, infographics, case studies… the list goes on. If you’re flying solo, however, you can still make the most out of content marketing, whether you choose to outsource to a talented whippersnapper or commit to a less prolific — but still impressive — schedule of engaging and educational material. #5.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

What to Consider When Offering 2-Day Shipping In 2022 the Baymard Institute conducted a study of top reasons for ecommerce cart abandonment. do you do it in-house, work with a reliable 3PL like ShipMonk, or outsource entirely to a 4PL or 5PL ). ShipMonk is a prime example of a 3PL that brings this to the table.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 17, 2022

We’re talking responsible consumption and production, for example, transition to renewable energy, ethical labor and trade, the manufacturing and retail impacts on life on land and underwater, just being sustainable and meaningfully contributing to the communities where we operate. Sustainable Supply Chain in Action: An Example.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2021

For one example, a TMS can analyze many batch shipments based on various sophisticated parameters and can determine the most cost-effective route plan for your shipment. We offer you three main options to start with: software as a service (Saas), a managed TMS, or an integrated outsource TMS. Optimization. Software.?.

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Globalior

APRIL 4, 2020

Our team recently concluded an industry study of Customs broker competency in HS classification. In many of the brokerages included in our study – the average was 1.2 All participants interviewed were aware that their responses would be used anonymously in conduct of an industry study.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Kearney and a presenter of CSCMP’s 30 th Annual State of Logistics Report, and Shanton Wilcox, partner at Infosys Consulting , which produces the 24 th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study : The State of Logistics Outsourcing. Penske Logistics sponsors both studies. Transportation costs saw a 10.4% The Need for Technology.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 2, 2023

A product category like apparel, for example, has too many subcategories to be considered a niche. But before you jump onto the bandwagon, you’ll want to conduct a very thorough niche market study. As you grow, consider outsourcing to a 3PL. What is Not a Niche? What kind of apparel? Loungewear? Men’s or women’s?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

The lean manufacturing revolution of the 1970s, the outsourcing trend of the 1990s and the automation of the 2000s set the stage for the digital transformation we are seeing today. For instance, Tata Consultancy Services describes a case study of a $2 billion manufacturing company that creates most of its revenue by making products to order.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2018

John Langley, a professor at Pennsylvania State University and author of the 23 rd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing, and Balika Sonthalia, a vice president at A.T. The 3PL Study is produced by Dr. Langley and Infosys. Please visit www.3PLStudy.com Please visit www.3PLStudy.com

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

For example, you don’t want to assume that a single logistics strategy and service approach will meet all your customers’ needs. For example: How much automation will you need in your warehouse(s)? It’s a mistake under any circumstances, but certainly not one you want to make when developing your supply chain strategy.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2019

For example, a new space of parking garages can be reallocated as an urban distribution center and depending on location, multi-story warehouses are also increasing in popularity, especially in areas with multiple high-rises and many deliveries. However, choosing to outsource to a third-party logistics provider, such as Cerasis.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It’s a random approach in which, for example, a consignment of electric blenders might find a home in a storage location between bottles of shampoo on one side, and dog collars on the other. As you can deduce from Amazon’s example, there is no standard for an optimal warehouse layout.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If you can’t see any apparent opportunities, ask yourself if it’s possible to create some, for example, by splitting the workload into shifts , enabling your vehicles to operate around the clock and reducing the time they spend parked up. That can help you reduce the number of trucks under your company’s ownership.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2018

The ‘Colbert Bump,’ a term coined to describe a surge of interest or business in the wake of a mention on TV, is an extreme example – but it makes for an interesting case study for scaling. Outsourcing your logistics shouldn’t mean losing visibility. Outsourcing your logistics shouldn’t mean losing visibility.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Look at the Apple Store as a prime example of collaboration en masse. Take Intel, for example. Increased competition for high-performing suppliers is changing the way procurement operates, say 58% of procurement executives in the Oxford Economics study. Can they be outsourced to a supplier that can perform them better?

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