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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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

More and more companies are realizing that investing in their DCs and powering them with modern and sophisticated technologies like AI can lead to competitive advantages for the overall company. The quest to deliver faster, better, and cheaper leaves operators turning to technologies like AI to try and crack the code.

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Abivin

JANUARY 10, 2023

With more and more real-time data and data analytics tools, most operations in supply chains are becoming more innovative. More companies are prioritizing sustainability as a critical component of the future of logistics. Moving to 2023, data still play an important role in decision-making in transportation management.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Late last year, a San Francisco politician launched a statewide campaign to raise money for a California ballot that would penalize private enterprise for embracing automation in the workplace. Certainly, there will be taxes that relate to automation.”. More often than not, automation is much simpler and far less frightening.

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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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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

With more brick-and-mortar stores shutting their doors than ever before and demand for warehouse space on the rise, retail warehousing creates a profitable opportunity for many companies. In this post, we’ll discuss the trends contributing to the retail warehousing trend and three ways retail warehousing impacts profitability.

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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Supply chain businesses jumping on the sustainability bandwagon. In line with the push towards sustainability in the commercial space, supply chain businesses are also ramping up on sustainability efforts. Cache Logistics Trust, Singapore. Businesses can reap many benefits from solarising their buildings.

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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. He added that one-third of all medium to large warehouses will have at least one robot platform operational by 2030. Read Part 1 to gain additional insights.

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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. Too often visibility is pigeon-holed into outbound logistics.

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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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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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RFgen

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Supply chain optimization and attracting talent will continue to be top-of-mind for manufacturers. Pandemic woes led many manufacturers to shut down operations while others grappled with how to turn products in a world of unpredictable supply chain disruption. Manufacturing has changed dramatically in recent years.

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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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ShipBob

APRIL 18, 2024

Supply chain efficiency: Structuring shipments to meet de minimis criteria can streamline the customs clearance process, reduce costs, and improve delivery times. With the combination of benefits to international sellers and consumers, it’s no wonder parcel volume is expected to grow 11% CAGR up to 266 billion parcels by 2026.

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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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Locus

MARCH 30, 2023

Your business needs data that reflects on-ground reality to build cost-effective plans for the final mile, and the need for advanced supply chain analytics arises here! If your businesses are struggling from one, a few, or all of the five problems below, it means your business needs advanced supply chain analytics.

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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. Global business requires efficient and reliable logistics services. billion in 2026. billion in 2023 to $81.15

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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. While demand is high, ongoing product shortages continue to cause supply chain disruptions, create unpredictable shopping behaviors and drive rapid delivery expectations.

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RFgen

JANUARY 23, 2023

According to the 2022 Digital Inventory Report , 58% of supply chain companies already use mobile devices for inventory management. bn through 2026. Mobile inventory management refers to using mobile devices and software to process inventory. Fast and efficient control and oversight are required to maintain profitability.

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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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Turvo

AUGUST 20, 2020

Prior to the onset of the pandemic, the value of a third-party logistics provider (3PL) was increasing. According to Supply & Demand Chain Executive , a new Global Market Insights Inc. report found that the global 3PL market would surpass $1,800 billion by 2026. Outsourcing to a 3PL is Expensive.

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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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NC State SCRC

MARCH 4, 2019

The shortage of workers has hit the trucking and logistics industry particularly hard. Many other jobs such as Material Handler, pickers, and other general warehouse position are bretween $12,00-$14,000, with fork life operators making up to $16 range. Once we hire them, keeping them in the warehouse is a whole other issue!

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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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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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RFgen

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

One significant hurdle facing supply chain operations is the prospect of losing data collection capabilities as old ERP platforms are left behind. According to Bloomberg, 48% of companies still use on-premise ERP systems, while the remaining 52% represent early adopters of cloud technology.

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Vinculum

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In addition, they may benefit from the unprecedented convergence of technological advancements, widespread digitization, and the change in shopping patterns due to the COVID-19. The worldwide cross-border e-commerce industry is expected to develop at a 27 percent annual CAGR from 2021 to 2027, reaching $4,8 billion in 2026.

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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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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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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

An Ecommerce Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing an ecommerce business’s logistics operations and manages, improves, and optimizes different stages of the ecommerce supply chain. Warehousing. Those holding senior positions in robust supply chains can earn up to $115,000 annually.

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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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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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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

My warehouse wasn’t able to inform my customers of the delay in a timely manner.” Its business model requires the right technology, processes, and systems to ensure that subscriptions are being fulfilled and delivered on time. Challenge #2: Complicated operational logistics. Focus on retention and the customer experience.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

My warehouse wasn’t able to inform my customers of the delay in a timely manner.” Its business model requires the right technology, processes, and systems to ensure that subscriptions are being fulfilled and delivered on time. Challenge #2: Complicated operational logistics. Focus on retention and the customer experience.

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