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Trends 2022: Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

Although many of the trends discussed below involve technology, supply chain professionals need to give equal attention to people, processes, and technology. ”[1] Improved visibility and connectivity are involved in many of the supply chain trends discussed below. Supply Chain Trends. Digital Supply Chain Transformation.

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50 warehouse automation stats you should know

6 River Systems

Warehouse automation stats show that automation is making a big impact on warehouses and distribution centers. There are many driving forces behind the automation trend, from rising labor costs to rapid growth in ecommerce sales and a growing demand for rapid order fulfillment , such as two-day and even same-day delivery.

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2017 Distribution Industry Outlook

NFI Industries

In 2016, demand for warehouse space reached a record high as shippers continued to expand their operations, or adapt to the changing e-commerce and fulfillment environment 1. In 2017, low interest rates, consumer spending and growth in e-commerce will continue the trend for a strong year in the warehousing industry.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

Container Ship Leasing Trends Downward. Micro-Warehouse Provider Pivots as Retail Consumer Market Shifts. In 2017, Flytrex successfully launched the world’s first fully autonomous urban drone delivery system in Reykjavik, Iceland, and we covered that initiative in these pages on June 15, 2018.

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LTL Rates, Capacity, and Fuel: The General Outlook for 2017

GlobalTranz

Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Unlike the all-time highs of 2014, 2017 will reveal an industry on the cusp of restoring order and LTL rates to acceptable, reasonable levels.

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5 Key Trends Driving Supply Chain Innovation

Talking Logistics

When we speak to supply chain leaders about innovations in their supply chain, it’s not always about drones, self-driving trucks, or automated warehouses. Trend #1: Customers Buying Experience Not Products. Trend #3: Serving Every Customer with their Own Optimized Micro Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2017

Talking Logistics

And if you require the support of your technology and 3PL partners to accomplish your initiatives, then you should attend their user conferences and schedule meetings with their senior executives to let them know what’s working well and what improvements they can make to better serve you. Happy learning and networking in 2017!

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