GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The Great Driver Shortage was already starting to weigh on the minds of carriers and shippers early this year as experts predicted tightening capacity, said William B. Now, the driver shortage is more than just a slight hiccup in the industry. The Great Driver Shortage Is the Primary Concern for the First Time in 11 Years.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 4, 2018

Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse. If supply chain complexity, global competition, information collection challenges, climate change, natural disasters, and protectionism aren’t enough to worry about, Benjamin Roussey insists five IT security risks are going to make 2018 a nightmare for risk managers. .

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Last year, truck capacity demand reached historic highs due to a combination of factors, including ongoing equipment and labor shortages. Spot market rates might start easing in 2020 but will still be about 15%-20% higher than the previous peak in 2018. It’s not as easy as just building more trucks.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2019

Three shippers answered that question during a panel discussion at the 2018 DAT User Conference in Portland, OR. If you're not flexible in making appointments that fit within the driver's hours of service, you're going to have trouble getting capacity. Now we're creating loads that don't take as much time to break down.

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Freightos

APRIL 6, 2020

Land travel restrictions in Asia extended Chinese New Year, dropping ocean freight demand, which, just weeks later, spiked when the shutdown ended. Meanwhile, massive passenger airline restrictions dramatically reduced air cargo capacity, sending rates through the roof. In 2019, digital freight isn’t a vision; it’s a reality.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

While accidents are part of the reason, the complete explanation also includes rising medical and litigation costs, catastrophic losses, an escalation in inexperienced truckload capacity entering the market, and nuclear verdicts—all of that plus the economic performance of the industry itself. By 2018, the average grew to $22.3

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Here I am doing my standard Talking Logistics intro through one of my favorite filters: How awesome would it be to discuss blockchain or the capacity crunch in transportation using this filter for an entire episode? I joined Snapchat this week. I tried calling, texting, and emailing her, but she doesn’t respond via those channels.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 30, 2019

Current Capacity Outlook. Despite a difficult first three quarters of 2018, the market began to show signs of softening and improved capacity in Q4. This softening and improved truckload and intermodal capacity has continued into 2019, and the outlook for a steadier market has remained. Carriers added drivers.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2019

Three shippers answered that question during a panel discussion at the 2018 DAT User Conference in Portland, OR. If you're not flexible in making appointments that fit within the driver's hours of service, you're going to have trouble getting capacity. Now we're creating loads that don't take as much time to break down.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 25, 2017

Based on our observation of the past two years, following is a look at the trends that will revolutionize the logistics industry in 2018. For example, if customer’s ID proof is available digitally through a blockchain structure, it cannot be fudged by him at the time of delivery. Blockchain. Delivery of Choice. Elastic Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

And, more than ever, these decisions have to be made on the fly, in real-time. Even before the emergence of COVID-19, next-day and same-day delivery promises from mega retailers, as well as new delivery models such as store pick-up, were driving increasing customer expectations — not just in retail, but in every industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Supply chain planning is not just for the big boys. They have implemented the demand solution, supply planning, and are working on rough cut capacity – a more advanced form of supply planning. The largest impediment in the implementation was that much of the master data was dirty and the process of cleaning it took time.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Here are some additional details from the article: The request is being made by ministers because in the worst-case scenario, a no-deal Brexit would cut the capacity of the country’s main EU trading route from the French port of Calais to Dover in southeast England to just 13 percent of the current level due to additional border checks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

Frasquet is the executive director of corporate procurement, although his responsibilities include a much broader set of supply chain responsibilities than just sourcing. For consumers in metro areas located close to their factories, there is a one-day lead time. For rural areas, the lead time can be as much as five days.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 8, 2022

The staff at Logility observes that holiday supply chains are stressed even during the best of times. Journalist Kimberley Laws writes, “With Halloween hiding just around the corner, you may want to grab your treats early. Last year consumers in the United States spent an estimated three billion U.S. ” • Buy in Bulk.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2022

For the time being, Wing LLC’s delivery test operation is sticking with its Hummingbird W-B aircraft, a hybrid that can take off like a helicopter and fly horizontally like a plane, Chief Executive Officer Adam Woodworth said in an interview. Long Beach, meanwhile, moved just over 5 million in the first half of the year—up 5.3%

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2018

Yes… It’s that time of year again. It’s that time when idle chatter at the office Christmas lunch turns to debating what next year will bring, especially among logistics and supply chain professionals, for whom it seems every New Year brings new challenges, trends, and disruptive innovations.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

3 Ideas for Finding Air Capacity in the Transatlantic Lane | Transportfolio. If you have struggled lately to find available air capacity in the Transatlantic lane, you’re not alone. Capacity is hard to find in this lane, and the busiest time of the year for air shipping is just ahead. It’s a global phenomenon.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We had just recovered from a recession, and my goal was to help supply chain leaders create a better supply chain by the end of the decade. At that time, Supply Chain 2020 seemed so far away. When I started my business in 2012, I frequently wrote about the future using the moniker of Supply Chain 2020. My focus was simple.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

With demand forecasting becoming more difficult since the start of the pandemic and many businesses left with a shortage of products, many companies are starting to move from just-in-time to just-in-case inventory management. But inventory management is just a piece of the supply chain puzzle.

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 19, 2018

As has been the trend throughout the year, November truck and intermodal pricing continues to favor the carriers as limited capacity and a volume rush to beat trade war tariffs keep growth strong, according to the most recent data from the. Demand is exceeding capacity in most modes of transportation by a material amount,” Broughton wrote. “In

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This begs the question: Even if the industry gets more truck drivers, just how much is enough to relieve the strain on trucking capacity? Below, Jason shares his insights and offers recommendations for what shippers can do to obtain capacity and plan for the coming months. for Q2 2021, relative to Q2 2018.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 25, 2018

But there are several trends presenting themselves that will help us redefine what “normal” means for truckload in 2018 and 2019. Below, we explore 8 trends that will have an effect on the truckload market in 2018. Efficiently utilizing capacity. Labor availability influences capacity. New trucks entering the market.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

As importers scramble to get their backlogged orders out of China, and as ocean and air carriers have slashed capacity during the shutdown, rates will likely jump dramatically until that backlog is cleared. . The coronavirus outbreak has the whole global community concerned and hoping for the swift containment of this humanitarian crisis. .

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2018

In today’s age, full truckload is in-demand, and rates are rising much faster than this time last year, by 25 percent in some markets, explains the Journal of Commerce. In today’s age, full truckload is in-demand, and rates are rising much faster than this time last year, by 25 percent in some markets, explains the Journal of Commerce.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

Dr. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A. It was predictable.

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Freight Plus

JULY 13, 2018

Plenty of ink has been spilled over the truckload capacity crisis but what about less than truckload (LTL) freight? Unfortunately, the reach of the national truck driver shortage and capacity crunch is now at the point where it's touching the entire inland transportation market. Jill Clifford, Vice President of Aborn & Co.,

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We ordered a fridge last August, paid for it – and just got a notice that delivery has been pushed out to July! As a result, I am also of the opinion that the supply chain pressures will continue for much of 2022, which could further dampen production at Ball, and lead to continued reduced capacity.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

This linear approach requires substantial amounts of new raw materials and capacity in landfills to store waste. For some time now, Zalando has also been buying back used clothes from its customers as fashion items are frequently disposed of once they are no longer desired.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

CNN continues to provide real-time war coverage here. Capacity could suffer a blow if a significant number of truckers decide to leave California. At this time, the AB5 law is in effect and being enforced. It has been steadily declining since the peak of 9.1% we faced in June of 2022.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 8, 2018

The Wall Street Journal recently advised “In the battle for economic supremacy, investors should quickly be realizing it’s increasingly about supply, not demand.” ( The Next Challenge for Global Growth: Keeping Up With Demand , April 24, 2018 ). As the (U.S.) Due to robust demand, the ISM says supply chains are “struggling to keep up.”.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 6, 2018

The 2018 RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference was a great opportunity to hear what retail leaders are focused on, and excited about, as we chart the future of our evolving industry. How will we overcome trucking capacity issues and driver shortages? Challenges Ahead in 2018. As we gathered in Phoenix, Ariz. and a lot more.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 6, 2018

The 2018 RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference was a great opportunity to hear what retail leaders are focused on, and excited about, as we chart the future of our evolving industry. How will we overcome trucking capacity issues and driver shortages? Challenges Ahead in 2018. As we gathered in Phoenix, Ariz. and a lot more.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

The following are just a few examples of some notable supplier diversity efforts across the globe. For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. Building Business Cases and Momentum. Agile Procurement in Canada.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Making the Most of Truckload, LTL, and Intermodal Strategies in 2018 | Transportfolio. And not just in the final mile area either, but smaller orders are becoming more common for the middle mile—from one distribution center to another. Limits to LTL capacity. The intermodal industry is forecasted to grow 6-9% over 2018 and 2019.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Bureau of Labor Statistics , there are 18,182 private warehousing establishments as of 2018, up from 15,203 in 2008. Bureau of Labor Statistics , there are 18,182 private warehousing establishments as of 2018, up from 15,203 in 2008. feet in 2018, an increase from 31.1 The number of private warehouses is growing. ” 3.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

” This is just stating the obvious. ” This is just stating the obvious. ” This is just stating the obvious. req’d) Global Blue Chips Intensify Efforts to Increase Supply Chain Transparency (WSJ – sub. req’d) Global Blue Chips Intensify Efforts to Increase Supply Chain Transparency (WSJ – sub.

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