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Top 5 Logistics Challenges and Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

million jobs could be left unfilled by 2030 due to the manufacturing skills gap. Partnerships with community colleges and other educational institutions that can make entry-level hiring less risky, increase early-months productivity of workers, and provide resources available for companies interested in apprenticeship programs.

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

Demand for last-mile delivery is soaring and is expected to grow by 78% globally by 2030.- The driver shortage in the US could surpass 160,000 in 2030 and it was estimated to be around 80,000 this 2021. The logistics of goods breaks down when there are no drivers, and the pandemic has given us glimpses of it.

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Navigating Freight Management Efficiencies with AI

ThroughPut

CoFortunately for most supply and demand chain and logistics operations, AI has been a game-changer. McKinsey predicts that AI will create an entirely new “logistics paradigm” by 2030 as it easily outperforms manual efforts not only at repetitive but also mission-critical tasks.

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The Proactive Revolution: How Real-Time Visibility is Transforming Parcel Shipping

Intelligent Audit

between this year and 2030), it becomes clear that proactive visibility is essential for a crowded logistics marketplace. This way, shippers can be proactive rather than reactive in response to logistics crises. This takes an investment of resources, including ongoing resources to manage the process.

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Seeing Beyond the Firewall

Supply Chain Shaman

In the building of global supply chains, in the last decade, across value networks, outsourcing to third-party logistics, and contract manufacturing accelerated. Economic Vision of Supply Chain 2030. Join us for a critical view of supply chain 2030 through the insights of leading economists. Reduce risk.

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Cold Chain Is Heating Up. Are LSPs Ready? (Part 1)

BlueYonder

Few topics in logistics are getting as much attention today as cold-chain storage, distribution and transportation. Logistics service providers (LSPs) and third-party logistics (3PL) companies are already faced with many challenges — including demand and supply volatility, rising costs, labor shortages, and the pressures of omni-channel.

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Owned Vs Outsourced Fleet: What’s Best for Your Fast Retail Business

Locus

The most important question to ask is whether you handle enough delivery volumes that can keep your resources engaged. You can opt for an owned fleet if you have enough delivery volumes flowing throughout the day that can engage your resources for a long working time. Else, it is optimal to choose outsourced fleets.

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