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E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index Reveals Notably Improved Cross-Ocean Transit Time for Global Freight Deliveries

E2open

AUSTIN, Texas – January 19, 2023 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. The latest edition of the index highlights ongoing changes and provides valuable insights on global shipping lane trends.

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Warehouse Automation: Top Five Factors Impacting Adoption

Logistics Viewpoints

This shows that e-commerce sales have been growing at a rapid and persistent rate in the US, and is likely similar to that of trends in many other countries as well. As an indication of the longer-term e-commerce growth rate, the US Census Bureau’s $870.8 percent four-year CAGR. Desire for Greater System Adaptability and Flexibility.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 23-27, 2014)

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Last night was the NBA draft, and one of the top prospects was Isaiah Austin, a 7-foot-1 center for Baylor University. So it gives me great pleasure to say, that with the next pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, the NBA selects Isaiah Austin from Baylor University.”. In an interview afterwards, Isaiah said “I’m going to dream again.

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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

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In fact, IT spend as a percent of business capex crossed over the prior ~10 year average in 2019 and we see that trend extending in early 2020.”. Terence holds an MBA from the University of Texas, Austin and an Electrical Engineering degree at MIT. And Agility Can Help Improve Profitability Too?

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3PL Executive Insights from MercuryGate User Conference 2013

Talking Logistics

That was the main theme of a panel session I led at last month’s MercuryGate User Conference 2013 , which included the following 3PL executives: Shelli Austin , VP at Integrated Distribution Services (IDS). What is the path to building successful and lasting 3PL-customer relationships? Michael Bartz , CIO at ReTrans. Be Sociable, Share!

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Another Supply and Demand Shortage That Warrants Attention- Tech Implementation

Supply Chain Matters

Average salary increases for software engineers reportedly increased 11 percent during this same period, and in hot markets such as Austin, Texas , the number can rise to as much as 30 percent. Further noted is that such trending is occurring in other regions such as Europe. Reader Takeaway.

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Profitably Delivering eCommerce with Consumer-Centric Priorities

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In the consumer sector, few recent trends have been as disruptive as the new on-demand marketplace for commodities like transportation and lodging, driven by Uber and VRBO. Terence holds an MBA from the University of Texas, Austin and an Electrical Engineering degree at MIT.