Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2023

That means that we are getting ready for the annual holiday logistics bonanza. Companies helping businesses find temporary workers note that major retailers have been slower to release hiring plans this year. The e-commerce company said it has opened over 50 new fulfillment centers, and other facilities in the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news. In addition to its shareholding, which has existed since 2020 and was increased to 21.7 ABB has opened a new facility in Alpharetta, Georgia, to serve as the company’s dedicated center for robotic automation in the logistics and packaging industries. from 99 yuan. from 99 yuan.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The long and unpredictable peak shipping season continues to challenge supply chains. A 2021 Peak Shipping Season survey conducted by Edelman Intelligence found hiring to be a strong concern among supply chain decision makers with 90% having a strong need to increase hiring to account for peak season and beyond. Higher freight volumes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

With Apple’s big event last week, the company claimed that the new Apple Watch will be carbon neutral. And now on to this week’s logistics news. the company said Tuesday. In past years, USPS has hiked its fees from roughly October to January during the annual surge, including increases in 2022, 2021, and 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

As such, retailers and logistics providers are gearing up for the annual holiday logistics crunch. percent over 2020 to between $843.4 billion over 2020. billion over 2020. The company plans to hire 150,000 seasonal staffers, which is about 50 percent more than last year. percent and 10.5 billion and $226.2

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Earlier this week, the company announced that it will acquire Italy’s Bomi Group, which provides global healthcare logistics services. Including Bomi, UPS Healthcare has doubled its global footprint since 2020. The companies did not disclose the terms of the deal.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. That prospect became more conceivable, they said, after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine prompted companies to sever ties with Russia, sometimes taking huge write-downs. semiconductor company Micron Technology, citing national-security risks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company is boasting its quickest delivery time yet, saying that packages are being prepared for dispatch within 11 minutes of an order placement at same-day facilities. The company delivered more packages to U.S. surpassing both UPS and FedEx in parcel volumes.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

OCTOBER 28, 2021

eCommerce sales grew by an astounding 44% in 2020 and have remained strong throughout 2021. This includes parcel shipping companies. This sustained volume surge has challenged nearly every part of the supply chain to keep up with the demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2021 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. It was good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors. So let’s take a look now at the 15 most popular logistics stories.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

For the US Women’s National Soccer Team, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were supposed to be another Gold Medal event, as it entered with a 44-match unbeaten streak. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Another shipping crisis strikes, threatens Black Friday shopping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

billion in 2020. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company released its third annual “Brand Protection Report” on Tuesday, outlining all the details of its battle against counterfeits. million attempts in 2021 and 6 million in 2020, it said. billion in 2022 and the previous record high of $21.7

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is reverse Logistics? Before we dive in the nuances of reverse logistics, otherwise known as return logistics, integration, let's briefly recap what reverse logistics is. Reverse logistics refers to all operations related to the reuse of products and materials. Managing return logistic can be challenging.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

With the events of 2021, including the attack on the Colonial Pipeline earlier this year, the importance of supply chain cybersecurity is among the most in-demand factors driving adoption of third-party systems and resources in logistics. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Survey.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Regardless of what it was (new tube of toothpaste, dog treats for your pup, or a new filter for your water purification system), logistics is the system behind getting it into your hands. The logistics sector is rapidly growing and there is no shortage of groundbreaking technology and premiere partners in North America, Europe, and beyond.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company announced that it is planning to raise fulfillment fees during the holiday season, passing off some of its increased costs to the millions of merchants who rely on the site to sell their products. To cut the inventory, the company has slashed prices on overstocked items.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Empty shipping containers stack up at US port depots. The company has faced sourcing constraints as a result of the war in Ukraine, causing the company to rely on second sourcing capabilities for its mustard procurement. The Czinger 21C costs $1.7

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

If 2020 and if 2021 proved anything, it’s that the omni-channel selling environment is here to stay. Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape. It’s challenging for logistics providers to keep up, even in perfect supply chain conditions. due to the higher costs associated with online selling.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

Logistics Procurement – Performance Management by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Shortly after the outset of COVID, in early 2020, supply chains have been disrupted across the globe. Logistics Managers need to address other elements namely: How do we measure ocean freight spending against market levels?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

For an industry that increasingly requires higher logistics pipeline velocity without sacrificing accuracy and at lower costs, RPA is a natural choice for high performing supply chain organisations. Today many companies spend countless hours reviewing contracts to track and review amendments to original documents. Contract Review.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Unlike some of the other trends articles we have covered at Logistics Viewpoints, which take a deeper dive into technology and application specific trends, this article looked at the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

The kick-off to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan is just two weeks away, after being postponed last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Container shipping prices skyrocket. The company also retired the last active commercial MD-10-10F in the world last month.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. Lauren is a lawyer and the Founder of Squall Strategies , a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company. and Canada. and Canada. About Lauren Beagen Lauren M.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This year, with the LA Rams being Super Bowl champs, Good360 said it will ship thousands of “unsellable” Bengals-branded hats, T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, COVID-19 masks, and scarves to struggling people in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. And now on this week’s logistics news. By 2030, the Coca-Cola Co.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

For shippers, 2020 was like riding a roller coaster with no way to get off. The volatility of 2020 and the uncertainties looming into 2021 make it difficult to forecast planning and budgets based on historical data. However, some market trends that became significant factors in 2020 will likely continue.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 29, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. In a blog post, Amazon said a combination of planes, trucks, ships, and delivery vans, along with staffed-up warehouses, has put it in a good position to “get customers what they want, when they want it, wherever they are this holiday season.” Apparently the past has arrived.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 25, 2020

The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has contributed to what might be described as the biggest supply chain shipping disruption of the century. had jumped to 44,183 as of noon Tuesday, March 24, 2020, and even since, the totals in New York.read More. According to the CDC, the total number of cases in the U.S.

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Shipsy

OCTOBER 8, 2020

But, the biggest challenge in front of the e-commerce stores is to manage their logistics operations so that every order delivers at the right location in the committed time. Integrating logistics management software either to your retail or e-commerce business can kill two birds with one bow. So, what are you waiting for?

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Chris is the Chief Operating Officer at Flock Freight , a technology company that is on a mission to solve the US trucking industry’s wasted capacity problem. in Logistics from MIT, and an MBA from Georgia Tech. To learn more about the company, offerings, and careers, visit flockfreight.com.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

This post is part three in the Logistics and Supply Chain Technology 2015-2020 series, with insights from Martijn Graat, the founder of LogisticsMatter. Uber has been making waves in the logistics community for the role they may play in last-mile delivery. Logistics and Supply Chain Technology 2015-2020: Martijn Graat.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 20, 2021

In 2020, global e-commerce sales growth jumped three years in the first three months of stay-at-home mandates, with a share of overall retail matching 2023 predictions. billion on online shopping in 2020, a 44% rise over the prior year.”[3] billion on online shopping in 2020, a 44% rise over the prior year.”[3]

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

John is the Chief Technology Officer at MegaCorp Logistics , an award-winning logistics firm with remarkable growth based on their superior service. In 2020, John returned to the Logistics industry creating an effective IT department at MegaCorp streamlining processes and moving to 100% cloud platform for freight management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

This year, 88 percent of participating retailers reported that the pandemic resulted in an increase in overall risk for their company. While this is not exactly the best news to hear, it’s time to move on to this week’s logistics news. NY allows trucking companies to give CDL road tests. Walmart to buy Alert Innovation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Johnson is on a quest to “remake the retail world” as he takes his new company public. The company in question is Enjoy, and it runs mobile retail stores for its partners. Mr. Johnson sees the company as a combination of white-glove delivery service and an army of door-to-door salespeople.

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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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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Are logistics matching platforms a wolf in sheep’s clothing for freight forwarders? However, the comparison with the proverbial wolf in sheep’s clothing is flawed, because rather than being in disguise, the digital players are simply outright competitors in the relatively traditional logistics market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The CEO – Matt Elenjickal – told me that the company has roughly $100 million in revenue. This allows the company to do some interesting benchmarking. I attended my first Visibility conference in 2020. In 2020, the visibility had just expanded beyond tracking shipments to providing yard visibility.

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