Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 12, 2025

How Smart Contracts Improve Procurement Automated Payments: When a supplier meets predefined conditions (e.g., GPS location, temperature, humidity) and store it on a blockchain. Fetch.ai, OpenMined) analyze warehouse trends to optimize inventory distribution. AI-Driven Demand Forecasting: Federated learning algorithms (e.g.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This is nearly double the amount from a decade ago and it seems to be in line with the trend of Halloween gaining popularity in the last few years with the help of social media. The investigation will assess whether Temu is meeting DSA requirements, particularly regarding providing access to public data for researchers.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In our recent GlobalTranz 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook white paper, our experts review some of the factors that will shape logistics in the coming year and beyond. It covers macro trends in the LTL, Truckload and Managed Transportation Service sectors and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 22, 2021

The demand for fresh products and quality supply chain processes are at an all-time Recognizing these trends and taking action will help you fulfill your customer’s needs. Let’s look at five trends going on in the cold chain industry. A big trend in the food industry has been a demand for fresher and higher-quality products.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 11, 2024

This underscores the importance of staying attuned to current events and seasonal trends to anticipate and respond to fluctuations in retail demand in real time. Utilizing advanced analytics and forecasting models can help identify patterns, seasonality, and emerging trends.

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FW Logsitcs

JANUARY 18, 2021

Temperature-Controlled Freight Carriers Protect Your Products. These products require special handling and storage so they maintain a safe temperature throughout the supply chain. Refrigerated freight forwarders like FW Logistics are uniquely equipped to handle your sensitive frozen foods and other temperature-controlled goods.

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ECW

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Shelf-stable products, such as canned goods, dried fruits, and certain packaged snacks, may or may not require temperature control. At East Coast Warehouse, we cater to both ambient and temperature-controlled storage, ensuring that the challenges for both are addressed similarly. Take the Panama Canal, for example.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

Special requirements like temperature control, hazardous materials certification, or specialized equipment will increase your shipping costs. Current Market Trends Technology’s Impact on Pricing The shipping industry used to be so old-school before companies like GoShip came along. Is there a loading dock?)

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Supply chain professionals in the cold chain space have observed the steady rise of this trend and are ready to heed the call. They are adapting their strategies to meet the increasing demand for frozen alternatives, ensuring the supply chain remains seamless and the transition from manufacturer to freezer aisle is as efficient as possible.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Retail delivery solutions continue to change to keep up with market trends. Offering various last-mile delivery in retail makes it easier for shippers to appeal to consumers and meet their needs. One rising trend is the continued focus on pharmaceutical and other temperature-controlled freight transportation.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 12, 2022

With cold chain logistics, every product that you deal with has very specific temperature requirements that you need to adhere to. With a Technology Team of over 100 Team Members, they work around the clock to provide you with technology resources designed to meet your specific needs. Temperature-Controlled Warehousing.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 13, 2024

Food and beverage companies need to meet the rising pressure to provide quicker turnarounds and deliver their products at optimal freshness to stay competitive. It also can limit access to capacity, something that is truly needed for those requiring temperature control during peak produce season !

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2016

After taking a look at the automation technology trends in logistics from our first post, take a look at how these technology trends in logistics will grow and what impact they will have for the industry. Of all the technology trends in logistics, e-commerce is not a new idea and has been prevelant in the B2C world for sometime.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 21, 2022

Here i want to underline social trends and coming transformational changes in the logistics marketplace. Society’s shift from ownership to sharing goods, assets and services through digital platforms has been one of the most revolutionary trends of recent years. And they continue to change. Logistics Marketplaces. Fresh delivery.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 14, 2021

It is anticipated that trend will continue when the Census Bureau releases 2Q21 inventory numbers in mid-May. Buying trends for the second quarter continue to take shape. As we monitor rejection rates of contracted freight, particularly by equipment type ( F igure 3.1 ), we see several trends evolve. And it has. Figure 2.1.

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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.

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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. making human intervention necessary. Investing in Innovation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning. in December 2021.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. Most importantly, agile methods allowed for faster decision making across a virtually limitless stream of issues, and this trend held true throughout the year. Artificial Intelligence. Artificial intelligence (AI) is among the most well-recognized ideas in science fiction.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2024

As a result, DPPs are emerging as a straightforward, common sense solution for meeting these needs efficiently. IoT (Internet of Things) IoT ‘s real-time tracking of products as they move through the supply chain allows data gathering on attributes such as temperature, location, or condition, all of which are automatically added to the DPP.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2021

Due their short “shelf life,” perishable products require temperature control at every stage in the supply chain. Plus, any irregular change in temperature during transport, or even in the warehouse where the product is stored, doesn’t just cause the food to go to waste, but can cause a food safety issue.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Warehouse automation is the combination of mobility, physical automation along with technologies such as RFID and temperature sensing. Several dynamics and trends are impacting the warehousing and supply chain landscape. The post Trends 2021: Warehouse Automation appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. In a recent report, IEA indicated that global battery and mineral supply chains need to expand ten-fold to meet projected critical minerals needs by 2030.

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WorkWave

MAY 8, 2024

Every minute saved, every optimized route and every streamlined process can make a significant difference in meeting customer expectations and staying ahead of the competition. The data collected over time allows for trend analysis, enabling continuous route optimization for improved efficiency. That’s where telematics comes in.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

ISO tanks are designed to meet specific criteria according to the substance they will be carrying. ISO tanks maintain a specific temperature for temperature-sensitive cargo and can be transported by land or ocean. Because of the above, ISO tanks are very reliable and can withstand extreme pressure and damage.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Then there’s the struggle of finding capacity, managing costs, meeting service requirements, creating a more resilient operation, and more. TECHNOLOGY TRENDS TO WATCH. Here are the top logistics technology trends your company should be keeping an eye on and consider implementing. ARTIFICIAL AND AUGMENTED INTELLIGENCE.

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Turvo

MARCH 2, 2021

Many carriers cannot yet meet the demand for shipments requiring highly specialized equipment and end-to-end traceability. They are super-chilled, requiring careful staging, planning, and packaging, including the use of dry ice and other materials to keep shipments at super-chilled temperatures. Improve Shipment Services Now.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The logistics of dropshipping sees a renewed focus Shippers still struggling with direct to customer shipping channels will continue to experience problems in meeting the demands of e-commerce for the foreseeable future. Real-time sensors and IoT-enabled technology to monitor temperature and time limitations. Download the White Paper.

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FW Logsitcs

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Temperature Controlled Warehouse: A Key Factor in Food Storage. A reliable temperature controlled warehouse is essential when you’re in the food service industry. A lot of factors can play a part in poor-quality food, but an inaccurately temperature controlled warehouse shouldn’t be the demise of your perishable goods.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 23, 2016

This article provides an inside look at today’s fresh supply chains around the world, and at how smart producers and retailers meet cool-chain challenges , especially as those chains increasingly span global distances and competitive markets expand. These are: Technology to aid temperature control in processing and transport.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2015

The ability to quickly update the status of a project or discuss it in real time without having to break to meet is a productivity booster as well. Instead of predicting problems and outcomes based on previous performance or on trends, the ability to learn about an issue while there is still time to correct it is vital.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

However, some market trends that became significant factors in 2020 will likely continue. That trend also plays into an extended peak shipping season and ongoing tightened capacity in all modes. Rapid shifts in sourcing increased shipping spend and left routing guides useless for meeting demands.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 25, 2021

UPS is expanding its specialty pharmaceutical offerings by establishing UPS Cold Chain Solutions, a comprehensive suite of cold chain technologies, best-in-class capabilities, and new and expanded global facilities providing complete, end-to-end temperature-controlled logistics.

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United World Transporation

AUGUST 8, 2019

Starting in late March, the produce wave moves to the southeastern states, southern Texas and the Rio Grande Valley, and southern California, and continues to move north as summer arrives and temperatures rise. During a time of ample produce supply, capacity can struggle to meet shipping demands.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

I was hoping for 70F+ weather, but even Florida fell victim to the Polar Vortex, with temperatures only in the 50s (which felt tropical, nonetheless, compared to Chicago and Boston). In short, this trend could give rise to a new transportation role: “Transportation Facility Brand Manager.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

IoT sensors attached to products monitor various parameters such as temperature, humidity, location, and other factors critical to a product’s lifecycle. In manufacturing, IoT sensors ensure that each step of the process is tracked, ensuring that all materials meet required quality standards.

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Now, That's Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2018

When combined with machine learning and other artificial intelligence tools, modern industrial software is better than ever at determining when parts need to be replaced,” Technative reports in 7 Key Trends in Intelligent Manufacturing. These digital transformation trends driving industry 4.0 That’s because Industry 4.0 status.”.

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