GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

This involves the combination of data capture, analytic and dashboarding tools to make decisions easier. As a result, companies can realize better control of transportation networks and eliminate redundancies without risking a loss of product availability, while still cutting costs and boosting the bottom line. Why Work With a 3PL?

Cost Reduction Strategies 156

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

The real-time freight visibility space was particularly hot in 2017, with two major acquisitions announced last year, including Descartes’s acquisition of MacroPoint in August 2017. Not only are you reducing the cost of purchasing transportation, you’re also [making fewer phone calls and using less labor] to find the truck you need.”.

Real-time Visibility 101

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Bloomberg reports that U.S. Target’s Shipt Acquisition Reflects Changing Fulfillment Trends. On Wednesday, Target announced an agreement to purchase grocery delivery startup Shipt , with plans to use the acquisition to roll out same-day delivery to some 900 stores by summer 2018. This week: U.S.

Forecasting 40

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2016

As a result, the use of the TMS is expanding, and it will be one of the greatest technology trends to benefit the shipping industry in 2016. We call this a hybrid managed transportation model. Meaning, while the 3PL provides the TMS technology, at the same time, the 3PL also provides value-adding services.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Transportation Management 120

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share. million in FY18, and $5.4

Supply Chain Design Software 84

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

More goods being purchased lead to more shipments to fill the orders which increase overall tonnage. The index is updated every month but experiences a one-month lag between data compilation and reporting. This process allows analysts to map clear trend lines of tonnage growth or loss over time. The ATA states that 72.5%

Supply Chain Network Software 92

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FLEXE

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Combined with the customer expectation of purchases arriving on their doorstep, literally tomorrow , there’s an inarguable case for the importance of partnerships in retail. Retailers—of all sizes—are jumping on this trend. 2017 saw a striking increase in legacy retailer partnerships and acquisitions with more to come in 2018.

Retail 28

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

With that in mind, here’s our pick of the 10 most important inventory management trends for 2022. Inventory analytics goes mainstream. Accurately plotting costs based on live data. Improving efficiencies with data analytics. Indeed, the 3PL industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% Inventory forecasting.

Inventory Management Software 80

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ShipBob

AUGUST 3, 2020

It has been forecasted that by 2040, approximately 95% of all purchases will be facilitated by ecommerce. While the investment landscape and what VCs look for is quite different since then, this is a trend that will only evolve. This was 46% more than in 2017. VC spending is rising, but they want sustainable growth now.

Trends 105

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Locus Robotics

JULY 5, 2019

E-Commerce providers and 3PLs are under increasing pressure to match Amazon’s speed, cost efficiencies, and accuracy. A 2018 study found that 43 percent of consumers surveyed expected “much faster” delivery times, a sharp increase from 2017. The Growth Trends in e-Commerce Will Create the Mandate to Automate.

Warehousing 40

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

According to this report, Amazon now does nearly 50% of its own last-mile deliveries. In 2017 alone, Amazon shipped 5 billion packages to Prime members. Purchases a large fleet of trucks. Amazon purchases French 3PL Colis Prive. Considers purchasing an airport in Germany. Acquires a fleet of 20 747s.

Purchasing Skills 53

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

A new report from the industry association E-commerce Europe found that there was a 15% growth in 2016 and the industry is predicted to be worth €602 billion by the end of 2017. That would represent a further 14% year-over-year growth.” ( Whistl, 2017). Delivery Speed and Accuracy Falling Below Acceptable Levels.

Purchasing Skills 78

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

It’s recently been reported that Amazon has now hired thousands of delivery drivers for its new holiday last-mile shipping program. Purchasing a fleet of thousands of trucks across US and Canada. In 2017, the trend continued with the testing of “Seller Flex” which is a 2-day shipping service.

Procurement Analytics 61

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 1, 2016

According to a United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) report issued last week: Federal legacy IT investments are becoming increasingly obsolete: many use outdated software languages and hardware parts that are unsupported. Are O&M expenses trending up or down? billion since 2010. What’s our target?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 80

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2020

The trade war, started in 2017, resulted in a threatened 25 percent tariff rate on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. Trucking Insurance Costs on the Rise. In addition to increasing pay to compete in a tight job market, carriers have had difficulty bearing increasing transportation insurance costs. Diesel Price Volatility.

Freight 14

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Talking Logistics

MAY 26, 2017

Cloud Logistics’ Second Zero Downtime Release of 2017 Marks Continued Rapid Pace of Innovation. Software vendors and those involved in the purchasing decision have always viewed “function” as more important than “form.” Chinese Online Retailer JD.com Is Developing Heavy-Duty Delivery Drones (WSJ – sub. I also wrote….

Supply Chain Design Software 20

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

2017 will not be a bed of roses for third party logistics service providers, nor will the coming year be filled with thorns in the sides of major supply chain entities. By understanding how the industry will evolve throughout 2017, you can prepare your organization for the challenges and opportunities that will come.

Third Party Logistics 120

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2017

Moving on to third-party logistics (3PL) news, UPS announced the purchase of Freightex , a U.K.-based and Europe and uses an asset-light model to match customers’ outgoing freight shipments with available trucking capacity in its network of carriers. . and Europe every day. The company has eight locations across the U.K.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Other examples: The United States Postal Service (USPS) published a report in May titled Blockchain Technology: Possibilities for the U.S. Postal Service , with supply chain management as one of the focus areas; in October, as reported by Reuters, “IBM, U.S. What will happen in 2017? Will prices continue to increase in 2017?

Predictive Analytics Software 50

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