Cathy Roberson

MARCH 21, 2022

Technology provider Google launched Last Mile Fleet Solution on March 17 to provide last-mile fleet operators with real-time routing and tracking capabilities. A Pitney Bowes study forecasts ecommerce shipments to double by 2026 and that 90% of US consumers expect free two-to-three-day shipping. Where's my package?

Procurement Solutions 52

Procurement Solutions Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Inventory Management Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

The figure includes Panasonic’s purchase of the remaining 80 percent of shares in Blue Yonder for $5.6 Applications are due by July 2021, with the program looking to reduce deforestation between 2022 and 2026. According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), almost 75 percent of all freight is transported by truck.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 252

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Price Reduction 252

Ware2Go

APRIL 18, 2022

Amazon has virtually created consumer demand for 1- to 2-day shipping, and they’ve learned the most cost effective and efficient way to deliver: inventory distribution. Next-day air is a hail-Mary kind of move when it comes to fast shipping, as it’s very expensive and carbon-intensive. Ship from Store vs. Ship from Store vs. BOPIS.

Network Optimization 59

Network Optimization Distribution Supply Chain Network Software Inventory Reduction 59

Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

With last-mile delivery costs contributing to more than 50% of total shipping costs, the rising expectations in home delivery increases the risk of encountering inefficiencies. From 2022, we can see a steady rise in enterprise businesses investing in last-mile delivery software. Billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 10.78

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 52

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

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. This creates a higher shipping cost and is not as environmentally friendly as shipping the one item back in a smaller package or as part of a consolidated return.”

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Cost Reduction Strategies Negotiating Skills 195

GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2015

Freight Transportation Forecast to 2026. This report, available for purchase here , poised some significant implications for the shipping, and by direct correlation, the logistics industry. Take a look at some of the specifics of the Freight Forecast and how shippers may adapt to the coming increases.

Forecasting 120

Forecasting Forecasting Software Freight Procurement Analytics 120