The Impact of Curbside Pickup on Retailers’ Tax Calculations
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 18, 2024
The trend toward curbside pickup complicates the exercise of determining where tax should be collected, and the rate at which it should be applied.
Changing Consumer Trends on Online Shopping in a Post-COVID World
MTS Logistics
JUNE 19, 2020
Sporting goods, exercise equipment, hardware and office supplies have seen the largest gains (except essentials like groceries, cleaning supplies, etc.). While sporting goods and exercise equipment increased 86%. This shopping trend is accurate as many set up home offices, tackle DIY projects and start to work out at home.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 18, 2022
Changing trends in lifestyle and impacts on fashion retail. this experience has changed how we dress and exercise. We stopped going to the gyms and favored outdoor activities or at-home exercises. We stopped going to the gyms and favored outdoor activities or at-home exercises.
Three 2023 transportation trends
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Although it’s hard to know for sure, here are three trends that are likely to shape the supply chain industry over the next 12 months. For many years, true cross-business collaboration has been a much preached but rarely practiced exercise within transportation. From resilience to optionality. Collaboration takes centre stage.
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2021 Logistics Outlook: LTL Industry Trends
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Many LTL industry trends, such as capacity constraints , rising rates, and changing consumer buying patterns, will continue through 2021. Let’s look at top LTL industry trends for 2021. Four LTL Industry Trends Shippers Should Prepare For in 2021. E-commerce sales boomed in categories such as groceries and retail.
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Year End Supply Chain Planning and Review
LandLink
DECEMBER 9, 2021
With freight rates expected to continue their northbound trend and stressed equipment inventories at an all-time high, a year-end audit may be beneficial. Typically, this is a no cost exercise provided by your 3PL so there is every reason to have the review done.
Supply Chain Predictions for 2022 and Beyond
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 13, 2022
However, the rapid shifts that companies are going through given the aforementioned trends, progressive companies are laying a robust data foundation and enabling a digital twin of the physical supply chain so they can conduct Design exercises on demand with increasing frequency. We are indeed living in interesting times!
How to Make Your Supply Chain More Resilient
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 16, 2025
Once this exercise is completed, your company can then assess the risk from tier-two suppliers onwards. This once-popular strategy flies in the face of the modern trend of striving for lean production processes, but those companies which were carrying buffer inventory are weathering the Coronavirus storm better than most.
3PL Warehousing Trends for 2022
Camelot 3PL Software
JANUARY 16, 2022
As we chug along into the first quarter of 2022, the trends we observed last year continue to play out. The impacts of these trends can be significant. The adage Speed, Quality, Cost – Pick two is an everyday exercise. This trend will continue until supply catches up with demand (if it ever does). It’s everywhere.
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The Effects of Cultural Differences on Transportation and Logistics
MTS Logistics
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
In essence, the influence of cultural differences on transportation encompasses communication and language differences, cultural protocols and business habits, customs and export procedures, the dynamic political and legal environment, logistics infrastructure and transportation networks, as well as cultural needs and consumer behavior trends.
Capability gaps and the absence of assessment – Logistics ‘unpreparedness’ and the International Forces East Timor mission in 1999 – Part Four
Logistics in War
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
But while we can look at the fact that the ADF did not seem to have an effective way of defining its logistics needs based upon a concept, it’s hard to say whether it would have made any difference given trends in strategic guidance. General Peter Gration, CDF in the early 1990s, says as much in the histories of the time.
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Capability gaps and the absence of assessment – Logistics ‘unpreparedness’ and the International Forces East Timor mission in 1999 – Part Four
Logistics in War
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
But while we can look at the fact that the ADF did not seem to have an effective way of defining its logistics needs based upon a concept, it’s hard to say whether it would have made any difference given trends in strategic guidance. General Peter Gration, CDF in the early 1990s, says as much in the histories of the time.
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How To Stay Fit as a Truck Driver
Trinity Logistics
APRIL 28, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS THE STATS ADD UP BENEFITS TO EXERCISE TIPS TO ADD EXERCISE INTO YOUR DAY HOW TO STAY FIT AS A TRUCK DRIVER – BEST EXERCISES FOR YOU. Today, we’ll be focusing on exercise. Adding in regular exercise and movement can help you keep your excellent career and health. BENEFITS TO EXERCISE.
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Reimagining Logistics: Focusing on What’s Ahead, Not What Happened
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 26, 2022
The percentage of purchases made and fulfilled through digital commerce has exploded in the past two years, advancing a pre-pandemic trend by as much as 10 years according to some industry watchers. Automate, automate, automate – This is not a new idea or trend.
New year’s resolutions: Accelerating digital transformation with ERP
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JANUARY 24, 2022
For your business, converting to digital means you will be able to identify trends around things like customer preferences as well as define an optimal future direction for your organization from a technology perspective. For my parents the digital photographs will make it easier for them to share photos with others and store them.
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Supply chain trends to watch out for in 2023
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 11, 2022
While it’s imperative to focus on budgets and business initiatives that will take precedence over the next year, it’s just as important to keep an eye on the big-picture trends that are shaping the industry. o9 Solutions’ supply chain experts and leaders are sharing their insights on the trends that could become prevalent in 2023 and beyond.
DoorDash Launches Monthly Subscription Service for Unlimited Food Deliveries
Bringg
AUGUST 16, 2018
With rising costs of fuel and driver salaries on the rise, the initiative could become a costly exercise. Will DoorDash subscription start a trend in food delivery? What’s more, there’s an increasing trend to use multiple delivery partners, with restaurants not necessarily committed to exclusivity.
Being Adaptive Drives Resiliency and Margins in Collaborative Supply Chain Networks (CSCN)
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 1, 2024
In this scenario, by adopting an adaptive supply chain, the retailer uses real-time data analytics to identify emerging trends and collaborate closely with suppliers to quickly adjust production and inventory levels to meet customer demand.
Inventory Management in Service Logistics Industry
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Is there a common trend in inventory management? Hence following so-called industry trends may not always yield targeted results. This system uses Multi-Echelon Planning as a base combined with statistical models we developed that are applied at different phases of the exercise.
The History of Fleet Route Optimisation in Logistics
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 2, 2025
So thats the route were taking in this article (no pun intended), we’ll be exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. But first, what is route optimisation?
Large Shipping Losses Have Declined 38% over Past 10 Years
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 25, 2018
In 2017 the downward trend of large shipping losses continued, according to a new survey, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty's (AGCS) Safety & Shipping Review. Globally, the decline in frequency and severity of total losses over the past year continues the positive trend of the past decade. naval ships and commercial vessels.
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No Supply Chain Strategy? Here’s How to Develop One
Logistics Bureau
JULY 18, 2022
Step 2: Gap Analysis – Customer Requirements and Supply Chain Trends. That will be an essential step to help you understand your current supply chain capabilities and where they may need improvement to meet those customer expectations—and address key trends in supply chain management.
Where Does Supply Chain Design End and Planning Begin? (Takeaways from LLamasoft’s SummerCon 2017 Conference)
Talking Logistics
JUNE 29, 2017
The first one arrived a few years ago when a growing number of companies started treating supply chain design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise.
Five Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle on the Road
Women in Trucking
JANUARY 5, 2020
Stretch and exercise. Strengthen weak muscles supporting the spine with moderate daily exercise, such as a brisk walk, biking and weightlifting. Driver Darrell Hirengen suggests taking deep breaths, keeping a stress journal to identify triggers, reducing caffeine consumption, getting enough sleep and exercising daily.
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An Optimistic Outlook for the LTL Market
Blue Grace Logistics
OCTOBER 26, 2017
Some truck carriers have introduced last mile delivery services for items such as exercise equipment, mattresses, and furniture. As a result, some truck carriers such as JB Hunt, Estes and Werner have introduced last mile delivery services for items such as exercise equipment, mattresses, and furniture. Pricing and Labor.
What are Reverse Logistics?
Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 6, 2024
As market and buying trend data becomes more abundant and IT systems more connected, retailers can better estimate demand and adapt their ordering. Yet reverse logistics is largely the result of marketing and product design decisions at the beginning of the lifecycle. Forecast demand better.
Walking Ramp in Air
20Cube Logistics
MARCH 6, 2022
New trends come up in the markets in a very rapid succession and sometimes multiple times in a season. Manufacturers need to cater to the customers in accordance with the trends and for that reason the supply chain needs to be extremely agile and resilient.
Outsourcing transport and warehousing: How to be Successful
Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Consequently, there is a trend for firms to remove warehouse assets from the balance sheet, and redirect capital gained from sale of assets to working capital and/or core asset investments. It must be a joint exercise. This is a mistake.
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6 challenges facing medical device manufacturers and how ERP analytics can provide a cure
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
AUGUST 2, 2023
Manufacturers can exercise better control over the return and exchange of items bought from suppliers, ensuring smooth operations. ERP analytics also provide insights into trends and patterns related to rework, enabling manufacturers to identify and address quality issues promptly.
Finalizing Your 2021 Transportation Budget – The New Normal
Blue Grace Logistics
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Therefore, the 2021 budgeting should be a strategic exercise that considers data insights to unlock value and bring flexibility in resource allocation to ensure desired resilience in the supply chains. Predictive Analytics. Predictive Analytics regarding supply chains can help provide some actionable insights into the budgeting process.
Raising Productivity in Logistics Operations: The BHAG Approach
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 25, 2021
They did a benchmarking exercise with us and we found that the industry standard was about 40 lines per hour. It is home to a wealth of supply chain information and we post a new topic every week to help subscribers stay abreast of industry trends and developments. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.
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PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 14, 2023
Reduces operational costs by defining and automating data collection and management processes, and developing analytic tools to provide insights into trends and inefficiencies. Better decision-making by ensuring data is accurate, complete, consistent and usable, which is critical to optimizing shipping and logistics operations.
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TEST Shipping Data: How Machine Learning, AI, Automation & Chatbots Create Hyper Efficiency
RPA Labs
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Trying to meet current market demands with obsolete systems is an exercise in futility, and that is causing many shippers, carriers, and forwarders to struggle. These major areas of the challenge include: Scalability to shift productivity levels and focus on meeting current market trends and consumer demands.
Warehouse Capacity – How to Increase It and Avoid Moving
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Understanding Warehouse Capacity Challenges So it seems to be a particular challenge at the moment, people running out of warehouse capacity and we’ve been seeing this trend in the Logistics Bureau, a consulting business for probably the last three or four years. Very often you can reduce labor costs by 15 to 20%.
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Why Fixed-Rate Contracts Can Be a Risky Bet for Ocean Freight Importers
Dedola Global Logistics
JULY 3, 2024
This blog explores the potential pitfalls of these contracts and why importers should exercise caution and business acumen when considering them. Monitor Market Conditions: Stay informed about market trends and adjust your shipping strategies accordingly.
Build Resilience in Volatile Freight Environments
FreightWaves SONAR
MAY 14, 2024
From a shipper’s perspective, transportation is a cost center, and the exercise of sourcing trucking capacity is not much different than that of procuring raw materials for production. Carrier networks tend to be relatively congruent with national trends.
What an operation twenty years ago can tell us about preparedness now – lessons from INTERFET in 1999
Logistics in War
OCTOBER 17, 2019
Any operation defending the Australian north-west demanded was a difficult logistics enterprise, as highlighted by exercises such as the long-standing ‘Kangaroo’ series. The cuts made to logistics capabilities had been a part of a long-term trend that had become unstoppable.
The Weekly Freight Report for August 6, 2020
FLS Transport
AUGUST 6, 2020
And as carriers have options… they are exercising them in search of margins. And with peak season right around the corner, analysts predict this trend isn’t dying down any time soon. It’s more bad news for shippers. Carriers are rejecting loads above 2018 levels. Volume is flowing at unprecedented, historic levels.
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Committing to preparedness, and the balance between ‘all of it’ and ‘just enough’
Logistics in War
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
I encourage you to read the article to see the important trend driving the sustainment of militaries at play. Fourthly, the logistics organisation must be exercised and be the subject of experiments which qualify risks. Part three, ‘Preparing for preparedness – how should we begin?’
Innovating Mental Health Strategies in Fulfilment
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 13, 2024
Prioritising meaningful workplace enhancements Our experience at Huboo has shown that while wellness perks like free exercise classes and healthy snacks are appreciated, they are not a panacea. Listening to What Employees Really Need Too often, companies adopt the latest HR trends without ensuring longevity or real impact.
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Talking Logistics
MAY 10, 2018
Due to the restrictions placed upon carriers by ELDs, the farthest freight from the ramp is being scrutinized in the drayage community, and these carriers are exercising choice when it comes to longer haul lengths. When coupled with drayage increases, this becomes a perfect storm of higher costs.
Consumer Packaged Goods: How CPG Shipping Works
GoShip Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Conditions such as the freight container’s temperatures and the care exercised during loading and unloading are carefully considered when transporting specialty goods. Current CPG Industry Trends New year, new CPG trends. As we start 2023, we are noticing some recent CPG trends that manufacturers need to catch up to fast.
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From Traditional to Fast Fashion Retail: The Supply Chain Transition
Logistics Bureau
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
Uniqlo combines the use of sophisticated forecasting technology to predict demand trends, with a just-in-time supply chain strategy straight from the Toyota playbook. The result is not hyper-accurate forecasting, but a supply chain that can react so fast to changing circumstances that forecasting inaccuracies are rarely damaging.
Logistics Challenges Involved in Home Services and How to Overcome Them
Locus
JANUARY 28, 2022
A trend that is likely to stick. The trend is likely to continue in the new year. This can prove to be a daunting exercise without the right software and tools. The pandemic has forced customers to spend more and more time indoors. At present, more than 70% of Americans have invested in such projects.
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