Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Editor’s Note: Our “ Research in Focus ” series highlights research conducted by select partners on timely and important trends impacting supply chain and logistics professionals today. The findings were derived from an online survey of 250 executives at leading U.S. Transportation costs ranked second, and labor costs ranked third.

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Dedola Global Logistics

APRIL 30, 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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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Based on an annual survey of the National Retail Federation released in January 2025, American consumers are expected to spend a record $27.5 However, the growing trend of gifting flowers comes with logistical challenges for suppliers and retailers. billion on Valentines Day this year, with $2.9 billion on flowers alone.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2015

Jabil sponsored a global Dimensional Research survey to capture hard data on current experiences, challenges and trends with the supply chains of electronics manufacturing companies. The results show some of the biggest supply chain management trends in supply chains for 2015.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2015

The results have been tabulated for the 68th annual Survey of Distribution Operations. By identifying the most pressing concerns in the industry, the survey provides statistics and conclusions which the distributors can use to help maintain their business evolution in our technology based world. Demographics. Best Practices.

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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. This increase in spending is not due to candy prices rising, the results from the survey show an overall candy prices only increased 0.9%

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

According to Roberto Michel of Logistics Management, warehouse management trends of 2020 will reflect an increasing focus on more profitability, efficiency, business scalability, and continuous improvement. The average.read More. The average.read More.

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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. 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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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 21, 2024

Sitting Down with Mike Hain, Lead of Industry at Descartes to Discuss the 8th Annual TMS Benchmark Survey Mike Hain has over three decades of experience spanning transportation-based projects, executive consulting, various software organizations, and now go-to-market solutions with Descartes.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2017

Trend #1: Customers Buying Experience Not Products. According to the Geodis 2017 Supply Chain Worldwide Survey , organizations that invest more in supply chain see greater EBIT (earnings before income tax) in their business. #2 Trend #3: Serving Every Customer with their Own Optimized Micro Supply Chain. Not even Amazon.

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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. Competing with Amazon A Criteo survey found that when all other things are equal (i.e.,

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Transportation operations can then be limited with these reductions in available routes causing an increase in transportation costs. The drought early warning for the Navigation and Transportation Sector is essential to prepare for these impacts. These places included East Africa, Canada, France, and Britain.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The post Survey: How E-Commerce Trends Impact Final Mile appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Unless shippers learn what customers really want and how to create a successful, satisfying delivery experience, they risk ruin at the.read More.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 30, 2025

Findings from Penskes latest annual survey, Settling In: A Consumer Moving Trend Survey, provides fresh insights into how and why people are moving. Moving Motivations: Closer Connections and New Opportunities According to the survey, nearly a third (28%) of U.S. 82% of respondents view their move as a new beginning.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Trinity Logistics wanted to get answers to these questions for you, so we asked a random sample of our shipper and carrier relationships to gauge the effect 2023 had on their business and what their expectations for 2024 in our first Freight Market Survey. Low rates and increasing operating costs were the main challenges facing carriers.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As customers increasingly demand rapid and reliable delivery, optimizing this final leg of transportation becomes essential for businesses aiming to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Businesses can gather insights through surveys, reviews, and social media interactions.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 1, 2025

In addition, Penske published findings from its national Settling In: A Consumer Moving Trends Survey , which examines consumer sentiment and trends around relocation. The list shows where people are moving, while the survey offers insight into why. READING, Pa., (May Call 1-800-GO-PENSKE for questions about moving.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

A new European survey has revealed that road transport demand is picking up, according to TMS supplier Transporeon. more road transport capacity was available in October on the European spot market. The rising price trend that started in June and July with a short interruption in August, continued in October.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

He was recognized as the undergraduate faculty member who had the greatest impact on students based on the 2017 graduating senior survey. The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service.

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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. This has decreased to 2.5%, which includes ships out of service for compulsory surveys or repairs. During our Q3 Market Insights Live!

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

Welcome to my blog series, where we delve into the dynamic world of the land transport industry. As a seasoned professional with 30+ years of experience in this ever-evolving sector, I am excited to share my industry insights and provide commentary on the latest news and trends shaping the landscape. First up – Linehaul rates.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. This is the value of having a transportation network. Managing Risk.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

If you’ve attended any logistics conferences lately, or just tried covering a load in recent weeks, you know that the tide is turning in the transportation market. Will these trends continue in 2018? So, what is Mike seeing and hearing from shippers and carriers in the transportation market? How should shippers respond?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

These are questions ARC Advisory Group will seek to answer in our online survey research of supply chain executives over the next few months. But cross-border trade is an important part of the global economy and much of this trade is in physical goods that must be stored, shipped, transported, and eventually consumed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2021

Certainly, supply chain constraints are a partial cause of the current above trend inflation. So, the month-to-month change indicates a recent slowing in the longer trend of year-over-year business activity growth. Finally, transportation services (mostly motor vehicle maintenance and repair) was up 6.4%. The estimate of $617.7

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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. Final mile transportation services. Supply Chain Confidence Remains Strong Despite Slight Setbacks .

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ShipLilly

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Such trends are fueled by a rise in e-Commerce fulfillment frameworks as well as the ongoing transactions involving personal protective equipment (PPE) which is mainly due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. A transportation consultant has already noted that the “entire Black Friday shopping scene” is going to change significantly.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

It adds that by analyzing revenue forecasts, inventory levels, and order volumes, the index provides industry stakeholders with valuable insights into what to expect in the next quarter and how these trends reflect the freight market.

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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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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Mark Chrencik, Director of Operations at CLX Logistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor), kicked off the conference with a market update where he covered various trends in the industry, including fuel prices and linehaul rates. Miller highlighted the results of a 2016 driver survey conducted by Overdrive & Trucker News.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published this week, “Transportation Pulse Report 2022 – Building a Better Tomorrow in Transportation: On Trust, Relationships, Networks, & Sustainability.” Read more The Past 20 Months in Supply Chain: What Have We Learned?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

There are a variety of ways that companies can manage their transportation spend. The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). This is due to the rising instances of “porch pirates.”

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In 1973, the ATA introduced the Truck Tonnage Index, a monthly estimation of the total weight of freight transported by truck in the United States. The ATA creates the tonnage index through a series of surveys of its members. This process allows analysts to map clear trend lines of tonnage growth or loss over time.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. They were able to take variable costs, fixed costs, transport costs, different transport types and many other options into account. .

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Ron and I discuss the findings from three Indago surveys we conducted. Indago ResearchCasts are video episodes where we share data and insights from our Indago supply chain research community and discuss them with subject matter experts in the industry. Read more Indago ResearchCast: Essential Supply Chain Capabilities Moving Forward.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The full, 40-page research report features all the data gleaned from this year’s survey plus a summary analysis from the editors of Logistics Management.

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Bringg

OCTOBER 18, 2018

DHL Supply Chain conducted a global survey of more than 200 transportation decision makers across the globe and within all the major industry sectors, asking about their current and future transportation operations and strategies.

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