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Top 5 Logistics Challenges and Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

manufacturers surveyed by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP , it is now 36 percent more difficult to find the right talent than it was in 2018, despite a higher unemployment rate. million jobs could be left unfilled by 2030 due to the manufacturing skills gap. According to U.S.

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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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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. New Business Models.

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

Locus

A key issue plaguing the global logistics industry is a shortage of drivers. A survey forecasts that there will be a driver shortage of 97,000 by 2023. This figure is expected to climb up to a staggering number of 162,000 by 2030. You won’t stand to gain if you pay $15 per drop to your third-party logistics provider.

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How To Make Your Ecommerce Eco-Friendly

ShipBob

Last-mile delivery growth will increase carbon emissions by 30% by 2030. Though a 2020 survey found that customers are most likely to return to a brand for the product’s quality, sustainable business practices came in at second. . Best practices to make your ecommerce green. Eliminate single-use plastics.

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50 expert tips on logistics planning and strategy

6 River Systems

Reassess the value of your 3PL provider. “Third party logistics (3PL) providers offer solutions in warehousing, packaging, assembly and distribution under one roof, so you can leave some or all of the order fulfillment to supply chain experts. Think about how your warehouse might look in 2030.