GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

You can cut costs without cutting corners. According to industry research, businesses that optimize their shipping strategy can reduce costs by up to 30%. Ship Smarter by Consolidating Your Shipments One of the easiest ways to reduce costs is to consolidate shipments whenever possible. The good news?

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 1, 2025

Global Logistics Trends 2025 Navigating Key Logistics Trends for High-Value Importers Sourcing from China and Beyond Listen to Our Analysis Your browser does not support the audio element. Let’s dive into the trends shaping your import strategy in 2025. Don’t let 2025 catch you off guard.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The solution is to back up, figuratively speaking, to the general definition of the need and see how overall trends and developments in the world could make this need map onto other, different solutions. The workforce is the biggest operational expense for many businesses, with social and insurance charges in addition to employee salaries.

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WorkWave

MARCH 13, 2025

The last mile of delivery is often the most unpredictable and expensive part of the supply chain. In fact, studies show that last-mile logistics can account for up to 30% of overall transportation costs. This segment is crucial because it has a direct impact on customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

We will discuss case studies, future trends, and guidelines for businesses considering whether to invest in this cutting-edge technology. This proactive approach reduces the reliance on intensive control measures, allowing for more efficient pest management strategies.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

With costs rising recently, it’s easy to see why the challenge for many companies has been to reduce their transportation costs. Before we jump into how to reduce your transportation costs, it’s essential to understand what factors are causing them to rise. STEPS TO REDUCE TRANSPORTATION COSTS. CUT YOUR MANUAL PROCESSES.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

We can’t predict when joggers will go out of style (never, we hope) but we are pretty good at predicting ecommerce trends. Here are a few of the trends we think are going to be big in 2024. In 2024, we expect to see more brands moving from a multichannel strategy to create an omnichannel experience for their customers.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 21, 2025

By creating a cost matrix that displays transport expenses between suppliers, warehouses, and customers, businesses can identify the most cost-effective routes. Analyzing them helps businesses optimize their supply chain networks, improving efficiency and reducing costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications. Here is a summary of the key supply chain characteristics of each of the manufacturing strategy and how it impacts collaboration with suppliers.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

By leveraging these technologies, businesses can optimize operations, reduce costs, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. By learning from past trends, businesses can minimize stockouts and overstocking, ensuring a more agile and responsive supply chain. In case you missed it!

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

A recent analysis by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) indicates that if existing trends persist, we could see a potential driver shortage reaching up to 175,000 by 2024. Just one hour of idling per day over a year equals 64,000 miles of engine wear , resulting in additional annual maintenance expenses of up to $9,472 per truck.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Over the years, marketing strategies have evolved with the times, the advent of technology, and changes in consumer behavior. Why a Solid Marketing Strategy is Important A marketing strategy refers to a business’s action plan for achieving its short and long-term goals and developing a sustainable competitive advantage.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Bucking this trend is a daunting proposition and even those large volume shippers that are already embracing powerful logistics IT solutions to more efficiently manage spend, like transportation management systems (TMS), fleet tools, optimizers and others, are still frequently overpaying greatly for spot moves.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

According to a research study from Forrester, EDI continues to prove its worth as an electronic message data format. Errors due to illegible faxes, lost orders or incorrectly taken phone orders are eliminated, saving your staff valuable time from handling data disputes with carriers. for an order processed using EDI.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

It is our mission to provide education around transportation management, trends in transportation, pertinent regulation changes and impacts on transportation, and anything related to trucking and carriers. Let’s take a look at these trucking industry trends and what kind of facts they provide. Read the Full Blog Post.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

View the Full Case Study. Nussbaum has built a reputation for moving expensive, high-volume products, including furniture, appliances and equipment parts. Nussbaum Transportation Services adds value throughout its enterprise and uses data proactively to manage pricing strategies. View the Full Case Study. Tyler Dietrich.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

As manufacturers strive to reduce costs while increasing speed, the process of procuring materials, making products, and moving them where they need to be is more complex than ever. This may happen if someone with purchasing authority neglects to submit expenses properly.

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Conger

JULY 16, 2021

In this article, we show you the biggest warehouse automation trends in 2021 that could change your warehouse operations. For each of the trends, you’ll learn: What it is and how it works. 11 Warehouse Automation Technology Trends. Physical automation refers to the use of physical equipment to eliminate or reduce physical labor.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

As manufacturers strive to reduce costs while increasing speed, the process of procuring materials, making products, and moving them where they need to be is more complex than ever. This may happen if someone with purchasing authority neglects to submit expenses properly.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

A look at the supply chain trends and technology that will come into play in 2018. While predicting the future is never an easy task, in order to be competitive all businesses need to be able to accurately anticipate what trends will affect them in the coming year. Turney Thompson, vice president, Kenco Transportation Management.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

You can cut costs without cutting corners. According to industry research, businesses that optimize their shipping strategy can reduce costs by up to 30%. Ship Smarter by Consolidating Your Shipments One of the easiest ways to reduce costs is to consolidate shipments whenever possible. The good news?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Operations Research began when scientists demonstrated the value of analytics in the study of military logistics problems in the 1940s as a result of the complex requirements of World War II. By the 1960s, a clear trend had developed in shifting more time-dependent freight transportation to truck rather than rail.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 17, 2024

Optimized Route Efficiency Route planning software, on average, can reduce travel distance by 10-15%, resulting in significant fuel savings and reducing carbon emissions. Reduced Operational Costs Companies integrating route planning software report a reduction in operational expenses of 15-20%.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

Both anecdotal evidence and research studies demonstrate that enterprises leveraging these advanced capabilities have fared much better than other companies during the extreme volatility of the past two years. In a study commissioned by Blue Yonder, it is estimated that a typical $10 billion company can save $14.1 Warehouse Robotics.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

When “trams” (coal carts) were in short supply, for example, the “trammers” would horde carts to optimize their team’s performance at the expense of other teams being limited by the number of carts available. The study I am citing here was commissioned to determine why. See a trend here?).

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Things are changing in supply chain management: while cost-cutting has been at the top of the agenda for many executives for years, in future they will be increasingly concerned with the shortage of skilled workers, sustainability and resilience. At a glance: The top ten SCM trends in 2024 1. Skilled labour shortage forces action 2.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The process usually includes analyzing historical data for seasonal trends and product performance, as well as gathering current data on competitors, marketplace trends, future marketing plans and promotions. Creating graphs and pie charts out of your numerical data can make it easier to spot trends and gain insights.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Studies show that 88% of consumers have abandoned online shopping carts due to unsatisfactory delivery terms, and 85% of customers will not shop with a retailer again after a poor delivery experience. Sustainability: Reduce the carbon emissions impact of last-mile operations by adopting green fleets and implementing emissions reporting.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 9, 2016

Is it a good idea to reduce working capital in a supply chain? As a result, if you can get paid by your customers before you have to pay your suppliers and reduce inventory to boot , your current assets can be reduced to below your current liabilities. Levers for Reducing Working Capital. Yes, in general.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

With the hurdles of 2022 behind us, here are logistics trends 2023 you can expect in the coming year. As a business owner, keeping an eye on this logistics trend concerning the sustainability and eco-friendliness of your logistics solutions will do you a world of good. Automation and AI for Flexible Logistics Strategies.

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WorkWave

JUNE 17, 2024

Generating more leads is a key strategy for increasing revenue, expanding market reach, and establishing a strong reputation in the industry. Digital marketing has emerged as an essential strategy to effectively promote products and services online. Email marketing is an effective pest control lead generation strategy.

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3PL Links

MAY 11, 2023

Image source: Pixabay | Maximize Your Efficiency: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends to Adopt in 2023 We can all agree that the supply chain is critical to a business’s operational success, right? A study of home delivery consumer opinion demonstrates this low performance.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Take a moment to study the following graphic: It demonstrates how complex selecting the appropriate route for a given shipment can be. Reduced Operational Costs. . Errors in the shipping process, including errors in delivery or pickup can result in necessary expenses to the company. Better Shipping Options. .

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

In some cases, human intervention and input will be completely eliminated. Take a look at how the IoT supply chain is changing the landscape in terms of equipment functionality, shipping processes, invoicing and payments, and analysis of trends. Analysis of Trends and Recommendations. IoT and Machine Functionality.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 1, 2022

In response to changing business needs, the global appetite for developing technological skills is slowly increasing at the expense of traditional business skills. Organisations now have the opportunity to reassess their strategy to benefit almost every aspect of their operation. Africa must be concerned with upskilling.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Enterprises that did not adapt to new trends faced the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. Welcome to 2022: Top 10 Supply chain logistics trends to watch out for 2022. The year 2021 has proved it once again that Tom McCarthy was right.

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Penske Move Ahead

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

By aggregating and analyzing information coming from the vehicles, Penske can improve its maintenance offerings to speed service, reduce driver frustration and, if possible, get ahead of breakdowns. That cuts down time spent trying to find the vehicle,” Mlachak said. Road calls are expensive.

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