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. is what drove the first wave of demand for real-time freight visibility solutions.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2016

However, the introduction of the cloud has forced many operations to think about the applications of a TMS in a software-as-a-service environment. Shippers demand in-house solutions. Meaning, while the 3PL provides the TMS technology, at the same time, the 3PL also provides value-adding services.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 7, 2014

Dun & Bradstreet studies suggest that Turkish growth will slow down over the period of 2013-2017. The Purchase Managers’ Index in October 2013 was 53.3, Reports 3PL distribution DSV Solutions economy Istanbul Loder logistics logistics service providers Outsourcing supply chain transport Turkey'

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GlobalTranz

JULY 22, 2016

By 2017, e-commerce will generate $370 billion in the U.S., By nature, logistics providers have focused the majority of their resources of developing the most cost-effective solutions for their clients over years. Consumers are also looking to business for benefits in every purchase. Better Control of Order Fulfillment.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Cloud technology is nothing new anymore, but as the technology continues to grow and becomes increasingly easy to set up and use, its adoption rates keep climbing – global spending on cloud services grew from US$145 billion (2017) to $332 billion (2021), and is expected to reach $397 billion in 2022 ( Statista ).

Inventory Management Software 80

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

MercuryGate extends invoicing and document management solution with HubTran integration. SAP Launches Enhanced Supply Chain Execution Software for Faster Logistics Planning. HighJump Partners with Advantage2Retail to Bring Best-of-Breed Warehousing Software to Retailers. SMC³ Unveils New Version of BatchMark XL Analysis Tool.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2017

Over the past 30 years, the 3PL industry has gone through tremendous transformation. The shifts in manufacturing and retail business models, enhanced delivery models, such as last mile and click and collect, along with the innovative advances in technologies, have created significant opportunities for 3PL companies.

Third Party Logistics 40

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

especially procurement and logistics?—?in million in 2017 and is expected to reach approximately USD 666.61 million by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 49.16% between 2017 and 2024” ( globalnewswire.com 2018 ). The two companies expect this solution to track tens of millions of shipping containers annually. in the coming years.

SCM 66

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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). Purchasing Power. Technical Supply Chain Issues Within the EU Network.

Purchasing Skills 78

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

From investing in smart automation solutions like collaborative mobile robots to improve warehouse productivity to route and supplier optimization and outsourcing logistics to a 3PL , there are several strategies that can help companies reduce logistics costs. billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4%

Cost Reduction Strategies 98

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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. This was 46% more than in 2017. Product sourcing is the process of purchasing or creating products that you can sell. Some products lend themselves to repeat purchases (consumables like coffee, energy bars, etc.),

Trends 105

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2018

Even with all those records and peaks, one statistic stands out for me: As 2017 drew to a close, national average rates were higher for spot market trucks than for their contract fleet counterparts , for all equipment types. Spot market rates rose slowly at first, then rocketed up in the summer of 2017, surpassing contract rates in December.

Freight 70

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ShipBob

AUGUST 12, 2019

And 78% of ecommerce brands saw up to 30% growth in Cyber Weekend 2018 sales compared to 2017, with an additional 11% ecommerce brands seeing up to 50% growth in revenue. For example, offering either 10% off the entire purchase or a free small gift when a customer retweets a specific tweet. Oh, and 2019 is projected to be even bigger.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

Several poor outsourcing decisions had led to excessive 3PL expenses. At the point when optimisation planning began, sourcing and inbound logistics were managed by teams in various countries, each with different levels of SCM maturity, and using different tools and systems. Findings included the following problems.

Cost Reduction Strategies 77

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 23, 2019

E-commerce drives growth in warehouses & DCs According to Walker Sands’ The Future of Retail 2019: The Paradox Between Convenience and Connection , consumers are increasingly comfortable shopping online, with 46% saying they’re more open to purchasing big-ticket items such as a car or grill online than they were a year ago.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

This idea was further confirmed when we held a roundtable discussion with the supply chain industry’s leaders at the 2017 CSCMP Edge Conference. With their business model, customers make all purchases online. There’s both an art and science to how we drive innovation in our supply chains and drive it we must.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Foxconn execs cite Belkin’s widely recognized brand name, strong sales channel presence and growth potential, as well as its best in-class capabilities and solutions, as primary motivators for the acquisition. In March 2018, Belkin was acquired by Foxconn Interconnect Technology Ltd. billion in annual sales across 500 stores.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Logistics providers, both 3PL and 4PL, are driving the shared economy within the supply chain, offering shared services to customers such as higher filling rates of transport vehicles, better utilisation of warehouse space, reduced logistics costs , and/or a lower carbon footprint. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Right now, we are seeing a shift away from the big box brand purchasing that defined the spring of 2020 to food trends more in line with what we have seen over the past several years. plant-based and cell-based meat companies in the past 10 years — $13 billion of it in 2017 and 2018.” COVID-19 Purchasing Patterns Here to Stay .

Food 52

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In order to meet the unprecedented demand for the holiday shopping season for online and brick-and-mortar stores, where sales grew at least 20 percent over 2017, explains Business Wire , requires unmatched WMS efficiency. Why WMS Is the Solution to High Holiday Demand Consider the reasons companies invest in a new WMS. Company Name.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In order to meet the unprecedented demand for the holiday shopping season for online and brick-and-mortar stores, where sales grew at least 20 percent over 2017, explains Business Wire , requires unmatched WMS efficiency. Why WMS Is the Solution to High Holiday Demand. Extensive logistics solutions.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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FLEXE

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

With the right solution, you can expand your distribution footprint, improve your delivery promise, and make your customers happy. 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. Legacy Retailers Are On Board.

Retail 28

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2023

While FedEx has worked with many mass retailers on this solution in the past, it now offers hassle-free returns for small to midsize businesses. percent from 2017 through 2021 and will have a CAGR of 11.8 The annual figure is up from $9 billion in 2017 and a more than eightfold increase from two decades ago, the center found.

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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. Legacy hardware and software platforms often form the bedrock of their operations.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 80

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Yet the ATA Trucking Tonnage Index has proven to be a valuable tool in evaluating the state of the U.S. More goods being purchased lead to more shipments to fill the orders which increase overall tonnage. In April of 2020, we saw the index dip down to its lowest figure since 2017. Importance of Tonnage.

Supply Chain Network Software 92

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

3PLs Leverage Technology and Data to Improve Operations. The concept of actionable intelligence is about using technology and software to ensure company goals reflect industry strategy and demands. This involves the combination of data capture, analytic and dashboarding tools to make decisions easier. Why Work With a 3PL?

Cost Reduction Strategies 225

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

According to a 2018 NPR/Marist Poll, 69% of Americans say they’ve purchased items online. In 2017, there were over 215 million digital shoppers in the U.S. To accommodate demand, many businesses are turning to smart automation solutions like collaborative mobile robots, or cobots.

Warehousing 56

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

project44 Launches Enhanced Truckload Visibility Solution. Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 15, 2017. Hunt announced this morning that it has placed a reservation to purchase multiple Tesla Semi tractors. The post This Week in Logistics News (November 13-17, 2017) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 124

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

It’s December 1, the beginning of the end of 2017. BluJay Solutions Unveils MobileSTAR. Kane Is Able Purchases Vintners Logistics. The foundation of this solution comes from BluJay’s acquisition of Blackbay earlier this year. How did we get here so fast? Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub.

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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. And like the trade war, the remainder of conditions may not have an immediate solution to them either. According to an article published in the Guardian on Dec. Drivers Tough to Hire, Keep.

Freight 19

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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. Collaborative robotics are at the heart of their visions and solutions for their customers.

Warehousing 40

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2017

If Amazon has serious plans of realizing this idea, there’s already a company in the UK called Mole Solutions that has been working on creating “underground freight pipelines” since 2002. Moving on to third-party logistics (3PL) news, UPS announced the purchase of Freightex , a U.K.-based and Europe every day.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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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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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 16, 2025

Commandment 9: Insist on User Friendliness Independent of the effort put forth to design a system, purchase hardware and develop software, the single biggest test of implementation occurs when an operator attempts to scan bar coded media. It is fortunate that this industry offers a wide variety of outstanding hardware and software.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 3, 2025

Julie Leonard Marketing Director, Inovity Posted on: Jun, 27 2016 Using the right tool for the right job has always been a best practice and one of the reasons, we feel, that RFID has never taken off in the DC as exponentially as pundits have been forecasting since 2006. Please check out my blogs on the subject at www.zipxpress.net.

Supply Chain Design Software 41

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 2, 2025

Another manager in the computers and electrics sector stated that: “Tariffs continue to cause confusion and uncertainty for long-term procurement decisions. Another manager in the computers and electrics sector stated that: “Tariffs continue to cause confusion and uncertainty for long-term procurement decisions. a little up from 48.5

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Julie Leonard Marketing Director, Inovity Posted on: Jun, 27 2016 Using the right tool for the right job has always been a best practice and one of the reasons, we feel, that RFID has never taken off in the DC as exponentially as pundits have been forecasting since 2006. Please check out my blogs on the subject at www.zipxpress.net.

Gartner 41

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