Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

As online shopping continues to grow – retail e-commerce sales are expected to make up nearly a quarter of total retail sales worldwide by 2026 – returns will become more prevalent. Reverse logistics is difficult and costly. Moving Forward: Reverse Logistics Technology. In the U.S, Who pays the price?

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Third-party logistics, or 3PLs, help outsource business operations such as supply chain and logistics. The global demand for 3PL (third-party logistics) services is increasing due to the rapid rise of e-commerce. trillion by 2026 due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 23, 2022

I am continuing to work on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2026, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. These changes can add significant time to the ETA.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2023

In today’s post-Covid world, only the fittest supply chains survive. And technology may be the answer to survival. As it happens, logistics and supply chains lend themselves to new and emerging technologies and logistics trends. What are smart supply chains?

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BlueYonder

JUNE 1, 2023

Last month, at the 2023 Gartner ® Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando, Florida, there were many key supply chain themes that emerged. Dwight mentioned that the top two internal hurdles to achieving the goals in logistics are labor and cost control. Read Part 1 to gain additional insights.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 4, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights breaking logistics technology news regarding Flexport’s i ntent to acquire the logistics and last mile customer fulfillment services of Shopify, including existing fulfillment centers. In the U.S., This is a massive number of companies on the sidelines. ”

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

“All great enterprises are about logistics. Not genius or inspiration or flights of imagination, skill or cunning, but logistics.” — Tom McCarthy. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. A decade back these developments in logistics might have seemed impossible.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 25, 2023

What would a Martian expert in supply chain planning and technology think when looking back at earth? With all technology available on earth would it continue with a 30+ year old, sequential, cascading, rather sluggish, manual planning process with a lack of focus on decision digitisation, decision quality and decision learning?

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BlueYonder

MAY 23, 2023

Earlier this month, at the 2023 Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando, Florida, there were many key supply chain themes that emerged. Key Supply Chain Themes There is a path to supply chain reinvention!

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech highlights breaking news that Dave Clark has unexpectedly resigned as CEO of digital freight technology services provider Flexport. There are two breaking news developments regarding supply chain management technology providers, one being rather surprising.

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2023

Since then, air freight has adapted to various market demands and technological advancements. Air cargo is now essential for global supply chains and offers many benefits for businesses worldwide. Air cargo refers to the transportation of goods via an air carrier, which may be charter or commercial. billion in 2026.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

If you’re the operations, supply chain or logistics manager of a manufacturing firm, knowing who your trading partners are — and that you’re engaging with authorized suppliers and customers — is critical. These challenges are driving demand for automated screening software. The alternative?

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Elementum

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Transportation is one of the world's largest industries and deeply influences how efficiently global supply chains are able to run. According to Plunkett Research, transportation revenues in 2017 reached over $1 billion in the U.S. trucks transport 63 percent of ALL the goods that go to Canada and Mexico.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Transportation is one of the world's largest industries and deeply influences how efficiently global supply chains are able to run. According to Plunkett Research, transportation revenues in 2017 reached over $1 billion in the U.S. trucks transport 63 percent of ALL the goods that go to Canada and Mexico.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

Already upended for two years by the COVID-19 pandemic, the worldwide logistics industry is facing new challenges. With gasoline prices reaching record highs , transportation managers must make smarter decisions that minimize road miles and associated costs.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Megatrends (Possibly) Shaping Supply Chain Trends: Technology. The necessity of having a technology scan every few months is becoming essential in today’s world. In doing so, use cases and new tech announcements are gathered and shared across the organization and used as inputs driving the technology roadmap.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. As companies move forward, they must be open to new technologies and adaptability to remain competitive. And we know that numbers don’t lie.

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Elementum

JANUARY 23, 2018

In light of this shortage, pressure has been mounting on carriers to reach out to untapped workforce pools in order to close the gap and keep supply chains moving. If the trend continues, the ATA predicts the industry could fall short by 174,000 drivers by 2026.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 9, 2022

But Stacy Malphurs – Vice President of Supply Chain Management & Environmental Sustainability at Southwest – said “we needed an actionable plan we can implement in a shorter time horizon.” That means focusing on technologies the U.S.’s transportation sector. transportation sector.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 26, 2022

In prior Supply Chain Matters automotive industry supply network commentaries, we have highlighted the challenges of innovative EV powered start-ups such as Tesla , Lucid Motors and Rivian Automotive. Background. It’s insanely difficult to reach volume production at affordable unit costs. Industry Takeaways.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

But here, we’ll be talking about supply chain digital twins. A supply chain digital twin is a complete model of your supply chain that allows you to run what-if scenarios and determine the most efficient use of resources for fulfilling demand.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted global supply chains and caused massive shifts in demand across product categories. With online retail penetration projected to reach 25% by 2026, that means 75,000 stores could be forced out of business by that same year. billion with U.S. eCommerce retailers, marking 14.9%

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

Existing technology for EV batteries can only create cells that last up to 20 years or around 200,000 miles before their capacity drops too low to power a vehicle. This will certainly be an interesting area to watch, especially as electric vehicles become more commonplace and apply to the global supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2021

Learning the difference between third party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL), as well as 1PL and 2PL, and the rise of even fifth-party logistics (5PLs) is becoming increasingly sophisticated and valuable for driving successful supply chain operations. What is the difference between 3PL and 4PL?

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 4, 2019

The shortage of workers has hit the trucking and logistics industry particularly hard. It removes age restrictions on interstate transportation by licensed commercial drivers and strengthens safety-training standards across the industry. Automation can solve labor issues. What is the current landscape for workers?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Parents got notifications that school was cancelled, employees got notice to stay home, the world started buying most of their goods online, and the global supply chain did a collective * gulp. Prior to heading into carrier evaluation & negotiations, make sure multi-carrier parcel shipping software is a line item in your budget.

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Locus

MARCH 20, 2023

Digital technologies have evolved and birthed an empowered customer. The modern customer is aware of their needs and possesses the knowledge and skills to efficiently utilize information and tools to fulfill them. It streamlines supply chain processes, making them simpler, faster, and more organized.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The ERP software market is growing rapidly in parallel with digital transformation efforts in the supply chain. As supply chains digitize to meet increasing needs for efficiency and speed, one of the core technologies behind these optimization efforts is enterprise resource planning software (or ERP technology).

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RFgen

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The ERP software market is growing rapidly in parallel with digital transformation efforts in the supply chain. As supply chains digitize to meet increasing needs for efficiency and speed, one of the core technologies behind these optimization efforts is enterprise resource planning software (or ERP technology).

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Shipsy

AUGUST 3, 2021

As per an online report, the global third-party logistics (3PL) market was valued at around USD 1trillion in 2020, and it is expected to reach more than USD 1.75 trillion by 2026, registering a growth rate of 8% during the period (2021-2026). But what exactly is a 3PL and how does it impact end-to end logistics operations?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The CFC, which consists of transportation stakeholders across the trucking and motorcoach industries, says that policymakers must address these cost concerns and infrastructure hurdles to make an electrified supply chain function smoothly for the American economy. Intel wins $19.5

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2018

It may seem impossible today, but the physical Internet could be embedded into freight supply chains by 2050. Indeed, it will not only optimize entire supply chain ecosystems but also reshape and reengineer them. Today, the physical Internet is an amorphous construct, with its scope and limits undefined.

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Unleashed

JULY 5, 2022

Logistical and supply chain issues Beyond these trends, the alcohol industry has been hugely disrupted by logistical and supply chain issues. The plant-based drinks market is now picked to hit nearly $34 billion by 2026. Read more on how SMEs can boost supply chain resilience 8.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2016

Through the rapid growth of digital technology, consumers have acquired the power to demand what they want, not only when, but where they want it. Retailers have little choice but to respond, often without the luxury of breathing space in which to reimagine or repurpose their supply chain networks. A Whole New Network Landscape.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 18, 2024

When we talk about decision making in supply chains, three big challenges inevitably emerge: they’re slow, too dependent on human judgment, and tend to operate in silos. Traditional tools, while helpful, often leave a gap between gathering insights and implementing actionable strategies.

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