GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2015

This first post is part one of a two-part series on the future of logistics. In today’s post, we will cover the four emerging technologies which 3PLs must consider as a part of their service offerings. The logistic industry is going through a time of rapid and unprecedented transformation. 3D Printing.

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TransAudit

JANUARY 13, 2025

Ensuring global compliance with rapidly changing international regulations, tariffs, and trade agreements is a significant concern for businesses involved in cross-border logistics. According to a report by the World Bank , delays at customs due to non-compliance can increase logistics costs by as much as 10%.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller. Jason Miller and Joe Lynch discuss logistics and supply chain, 1940 – 2040. Jason Miller (PhD The Ohio State University) is a tenured Associate Professor of Logistics and the John D. Key Takeaways: Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The study also provided insight into what companies are doing to address it.

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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. The emergence of IoT is an amazing thing for supply chain executives – and especially exciting as the enabling technology is becoming less expensive and more readily available, meaning that deployments are possible now. The Uberization of Freight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Last year the ARC Advisory Group did a study on the ROI a shipper would get by having their transportation managed by a third party logistics firm. In a managed transportation services (MTS) arrangement, a shipper contracts with a third party to plan and execute the shipper’s moves. The savings […].

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Freightos

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Earlier this year, we ran a series of articles exploring the future of logistics technology. Technology Trends for the Logistics Industry. The logistics industry is facing a period of intense change. The Internet of Things is the technology that drives fitness trackers, smart appliance and automated home security.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Jason Miller (PhD The Ohio State University) is a tenured Associate Professor of Logistics and the John D. His primary research stream examines firms’ logistics operations, with an emphasis on studying motor carrier safety, productivity, pricing dynamics, and driver turnover. Service design. Technology.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Port Everglades’ landside operations resumed Thursday morning and waterside operations are expected to resume Thursday, pending channel and berth damage surveys. Bryce Williford, senior vice president of 3PL services at BlueGrace Logistics, said all the company’s carrier partners either closed or limited operations in the impacted areas. “At

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 17, 2024

According to the characteristics of China’s WMS market, “Ecological”, “SaaS” and “Customization” are the three major trends in the future. However, due to the technology gap, in this period overseas giants ruled the Chinese market. Secondly, SaaS is a new opportunity for enterprises to realize “overtaking.”

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

A major theme of the 2021 25th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study, which was released today at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) EDGE virtual conference today, focused on how supply chains have a clear focus on reinventing themselves, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The results of the research report How Bad Is the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As early as 2018, a Neilsen study found that fresh foods were “the primary driver of growth in retail stores, accounting for 49% of all dollar sales growth in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube. The State of Fresh Grocery & Supermarket Supply Chai n.

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Freightos

MARCH 4, 2020

IBM’s rescue from the brink of collapse in the early 1990s to global technology leader today is generally credited to its leadership’s ability to pivot and make major changes to its established businesses – primarily from a focus on hardware to software, cloud computing and services. . DB Schenker, Hapag-Lloyd and C.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

In a recent Forrester study, they found the problem to be poor quality data. Markets are rapidly evolving with a continuous stream of new regulations, new technologies are disrupting traditional business models, and new risks such as cybersecurity are arising. It’s safe to say that the only certainty about the future is uncertainty.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2017

Third-party logistics providers are evolving in the wake of changing politics, increased public scrutiny and demand for more value-based, not asset-based, services. Meanwhile, the overall type of 3PL services used has changed from transactional-based partnerships, otherwise known as asset-based partnerships, to value-added services.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

This post is from a press release sent to us regarding the recent survey of the 3PL industry. This survey continues to point towards the success 3PLs are having for their clients. For Cerasis, a 3PL is any company that provides technology or services to carry out any of the functions of the supply chain. percent and 11.50

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. A recent survey conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) industry association shows that this bottleneck has exacerbated worldwide over the past two years. This is where big data technologies come into play.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Asset-based transportation firms continue to aggressively diversify their businesses, according to the recently completed 2014 TMW Transportation and Logistics Study. The results of our latest survey also highlight the improved financial performance enjoyed by many transportation service businesses over the preceding year. […].

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A recent study of home delivery sustainability found that 83% of consumers aged 18-24 and 71% of 25-34-year-olds consider the environment when making a purchase, compared to only 43% of consumers aged 65 and older.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

As a pioneer in warehouse technology and the development of solutions that empower warehouse workers, Lucas Systems recently commissioned a research study and developed the first Voice of the Warehouse Worker Insights. Workers are eager to utilize technology because they see it helping them do their jobs.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Mark Derks, BlueGrace Chief Marketing Officer June 23, 2023 In the dynamic and ever-evolving logistics landscape, having access to accurate and timely data is essential. Q3 reveals a positive trend in anticipated revenue, with only a 4% decrease reported across all shippers surveyed. Order volume sentiment.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

SUMMARY: Because 4PL providers handle a company’s entire chain, including challenges that are thrown up by advances in technology, they are increasingly being favoured over third-party logistics (3PL) providers, especially by big companies with complex supply chains. the digitisation of manufacturing. the digitisation of manufacturing.

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Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2023

X, the platform formally known as Twitter, became instantly charged. In one example, an employee of Varda, a SpaceX-like company, began to publicly attempt to replicate the study and had over 10,000 people tuning in to watch a live stream of rocks in a furnace. So, where does AI stand among logistics professionals?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

When it comes to transportation and logistics, the market is a decidedly different place than it was only a few short decades ago. However, unlike 2016 where many of these same companies focused on reducing cost as a primary objective, respondents this year were almost equally focused on increasing customer service or reducing costs—31.3%

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

Amid this perfect storm of disruption, GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. Collaboration platforms.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Knowledge Graphs are emerging as an important tool for building advanced AI capabilities. According to a survey by ARC Advisory Group, only 10% of industrial companies are ready to apply artificial intelligence/machine learning. ARC has been actively studying industrial AI for over two years. Celanese is an exception.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 16, 2024

The forward-looking 2025 Third-Party Logistics Study survey is now live, and we are seeking input from supply chain professionals. This year’s main topics include artificial intelligence (AI) and the supply chain; change management; and the evolution of direct-to-consumer service expectations. 3PLStudy.com.

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Morai Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Blockchain news in the logistics sector isn’t new, but this instance was unique because of the scale of the project. Since this story, blockchain technology (as it relates to Bitcoin) has received a lot of coverage recently. These figures have made some organizations in the logistics and supply chain sector curious.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2022

We recently surveyed CFOs and finance executives in the manufacturing and distribution sectors to study how the pandemic has impacted their businesses. Over half ( 51% ) of total respondents agreed that investing in eCommerce platforms and digital transformation initiatives is of top of mind this year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

In particular, Ferguson’s supply chain is built for speed and to provide high service levels. Driving an excellent supply chain depends on how people are recruited and managed, processes, and the technology used. The survey focuses on four engagement questions on advocacy, pride, satisfaction and commitment. Key Processes.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2023

based non-asset-based 3PL BlueGrace Logistics, could be viewed as replete with signs of cautious optimism, heading into the fourth quarter, which is traditionally viewed as the busiest time of the year for shipping activity. And for the fourth quarter, another 27% noted they are neutral, and 8% are negative.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2020

has today revealed the results of a multi-industry research study into the use of rugged technology, looking at key benefits such as productivity and cost saving, resulting in nine out of ten (90%) transport and logistics professionals who have experienced these first-hand, keen to invest in more. Samsung Electronics UK Ltd.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

A recent online survey conducted b y MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics aimed to understand how companies are reacting to the Coronavirus outbreak. The study include d firms in the retail, manufacturing and distribution verticals. This leads to insightful and resilient thinking. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

A major reason for Amazon’s dominance is its rapid delivery capability; over 200 million consumers worldwide subscribe to its Prime subscription service, which offers same-, one- or two-day delivery for many products. Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape. The next step?

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The company also increased its use of third-party logistics providers and effectively created a network that could be optimized tactically at any given point in time.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released the results of its 8th Annual Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey of over 630 companies. Descartes and SAPIO Research surveyed 630 participants representing the logistics community (i.e.,

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