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. There are some 3PLs who perform niche tasks, like Cerasis does with transportation management for over the road modes like LTL, Truckload, and small package.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Technology Trends for the Logistics Industry. Those that want to embrace the latest, cutting-edge technologies should consider these popular trends, and the impact they have on the future of logistics and supply chain management. The post Logistics Technology Trends: The Rise of the Machine appeared first on Freightos.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Here are three trends to consider. . Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall. Our recent Demand Forecasting survey shows that teams anticipate more complexity in the supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2022

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “In the Driver’s Seat: Driver Satisfaction Survey Report.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2022

A recent survey of 200 supply chain management professionals across companies with 500+ employees, conducted by Edelman Intelligence, has found market insights, confidence levels and trends for this peak season and beyond. Let’s look at what the research shows and how it will help your company thrive. Multimodal shipping solutions.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 28, 2021

Last year, FreightWaves estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S. Despite revenue declines across the industry in 2020, we estimate that freight spend was as high as pre-pandemic levels due to growth in packaging demand and elevated freight rates. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

The LCI surveys a diverse portfolio of shippers across different verticals, including consumer packaged goods (CPG), industrial and manufacturing and direct-to-consumer business. Here’s some key highlights from the Q3 2023 LCI: Anticipated revenue maintains a positive trend. Inventory optimization. Agile operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This survey-based research gathers quantitative data as well as information on practices or performance drivers. This survey focuses on the current state of key practices in last mile logistics, spread across multiple industries and over 1,100 respondents. Final Thought The APQC last mile delivery survey sheds new light on a hot topic.

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Bringg

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

They surveyed over 1,400 online shoppers to analyze their habits, preferences and expectations. The report suggests that customer priorities are shifting, moving away from things such as the use of gift-like packaging or prioritizing fast deliveries over product quality. Omnichannel is Omnipresent.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 17, 2023

Instead, online shopping experience, product packaging, and delivery times were the primary determinants of the customer experience. ARC developed a survey in Q1 of this year and solicited responses from practitioners to obtain additional insight from the market. But the results of the survey do identify some trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2024

We have also seen autonomous bots on our sidewalks, college campuses, and public ways, most notably those from Starship, delivering packages to homes and apartments around the world. Humans put on the finishing touches and package the meals for customers to pick up. And now, restaurants have begun to employ robots as well.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

million tons of chemical waste, and 3 million tons of packaging materials. With the growth of these sites and the rise of micro-trends driving consumerism, the fashion supply chain is rapidly evolving, leaving behind significant environmental challenges for future generations.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Here are three supply chain trends to consider. . Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall. Our recent Demand Forecasting survey shows that teams anticipate more complexity in the supply chain.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2024

This includes transportation costs , handling fees, packaging expenses, and any other relevant expenditures. Businesses can use this data to identify trends, forecast future demand , and make informed decisions about expansion or diversification.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Products come back in dribs and drabs, not in nearly packaged batches. When marketing sees why products are being returned, it can improve product features like quality, packaging, and usability. It would be tempting to think of reverse logistics as forward logistics done backwards. Tempting, but wrong. Almost everything can change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

per package during the first surcharge cycle. per package, will begin October 3 and run until Jan. Additional handling charges are imposed when a package does not conform to FedEx’s processing profile and must be handled differently than others. The first cycle of surcharges ends October 2. FedEx will charge $3.45

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Log-hub

DECEMBER 27, 2024

In this report, well explore the key trends that are shaping the future of supply chains and how businesses are responding to a rapidly changing environment. According to a McKinsey survey, 60% of companies in 2024 have invested in digital tools to improve supply chain resilience. STILL CURIOUS? Explore WANT TO LEARN MORE?

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WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2025

Predictive analyticsa feature of many AI systemscan flag potential issues based on historical data and trends. For example, AI can analyze employee engagement metrics, absenteeism patterns and feedback surveys to identify leading indicators of employee retention challenges. Were excited to share more on this later.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

TECHNOLOGY TRENDS TO WATCH. Here are the top logistics technology trends your company should be keeping an eye on and consider implementing. Digital twins may be one of the most exciting logistics technology trends to keep an eye on. Through centralized storage plus real-time tracking removes any uncertainty for your customers.

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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.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

A survey series by the Logistics Hall of Fame in cooperation with the logistics insurance broker Schunk Group looks at the current risks facing the logistics industry and how companies are preparing against them. More than ever, current trends and global political developments are creating new challenges and putting pressure on supply chains.

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TransAudit

MARCH 15, 2023

Reefer trends have been similar, but the drop has been more dramatic. Industry projections suggest that this trend will continue for at least a few more months. For example, the average compensation package for truckload drivers was 18% higher in 2022 compared to 2019. per mile in December to $2.69 The rate was $2.83

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In a recent NielsenIQ survey, 91 percent of consumers indicated they are planning on celebrating US Thanksgiving this year with a majority (83 percent) either staying at home (59 percent) or local (24 percent) (within 50 miles of their home). So, what does the 2022 Thanksgiving holiday look like?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2024

Collaboration between different sector organisations is increasingly important to achieving shared targets for the timber industry, according to John Dye, President of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON). Boulton presented latest UK market industry trends, including timber imports, demand, and forecasts.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

For example, many basic ingredients originate in the oil and gas fields and then travel through a global supply chain to make materials like plastics, packaging, fertilizers, lubricants, paints, and much more. As a result, a growing trend among chemical manufacturers is turning to outside help for their logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 20, 2023

The LCI surveyed a diverse portfolio of shippers across different verticals, including consumer packaged goods (CPG), industrial and manufacturing and direct-to-consumer business to examine three primary metrics going into the next quarter. The latest LCI forecasts an upwards trend for Q2. This was seen in the survey.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The packaging and pallet sector is battling major ongoing pressure as the result of Covid, Brexit and other factors, according to the Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON). We are continuing to monitor the situation and communicating with other industries and the government to ensure keep the supply chain updated.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

And while this definitely points to an industry making strides, a recent Procurious survey found that 75 percent of women in supply chain experience gender-based adversity. That trend, along with technological advancements, gave FedEx incentive to overhaul its Express unit’s network in a bid for long-term savings.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2021

Robinson experts provided in-depth analysis of current supply and demand trends, our updated forecast, and the impact of global import volumes on North American freight transportation. Updating and professionalizing benefits packages. This has decreased to 2.5%, which includes ships out of service for compulsory surveys or repairs.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

Packaging is essential to the supply chain for the timely movement of parts and the maintenance of quality in the storage and distribution process. . That requires significant investment – but the capital expenditure on packaging is constantly subject to cuts. And what about the balance between expendable and reusable packaging?

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 12, 2020

Tapping into the trend, US fast-food concerns McDonald’s, Starbucks, contactless delivery services in China. Britain: A February survey by debit and credit card operator Barclaycard found that more than a quarter of shoppers indicated they were avoiding high streets and other busy places for fear of contracting the virus.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

FedEx Package Pickup and Drop-Off Now Available at More Than 7,500 Walgreens Locations In All 50 States. This week, for example, CCJ reported that “60 percent of fleets running between 1 and 100 trucks have yet to adopt ELDs, according to a recent survey conducted by CarrierLists.” E2open Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Zyme.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Determine whether the brand will concentrate on the transportation, warehousing or packaging, and whether it will handling of a broad range of items or service a more focussed niche market. Start by ascertaining what services will form the foundation of the brand. This will decrease the risk of over-promising and under-delivering.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The key difference between the two can perhaps be explained in the following example: A 3PL provider working with a paint manufacturer may package and store products as well as transport them to retailers and/or customers. Print and packaging. Unlike a 4PL, however, it won’t manage the paint maker’s entire supply chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

To better understand the state of European supply chains, FourKites , the real-time supply chain visibility platform, partnered with Reuters Events to survey over 450 supply chain leaders across the continent, with particular emphasis on the United Kingdom, Germany and the Netherlands. Sustainability is a priority.

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