The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

While many sectors can already report decreasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, logistics continues to be seen as a hard-to-abate sector given its current growth rates and its persistent dependence on fossil fuels. Also in road freight vehicles, battery-electric or hydrogen-powered drivetrains are close to market launch.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GroundCloud, the creator of a cloud-hosted final-mile automation platform, for $138 million. network this year after its initial success at select facilities in 2022.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

Disclaimer: This article is a zoom out for the less freight-inclined. If you have a deeper understanding of freight, you might want to check out our Freightos Baltic Index daily container index instead. Let’s talk freight. . And it’s not just ocean freight. A third of all cargo is carried in passenger planes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

The global supply chain is routinely beset by challenges, both large and small, but the past couple of years have delivered a string of significant logistics disruptions that have threatened to upend the tightly choreographed dance of global freight transportation. More and more large U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 13, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a recent technology provider survey indicating that there appears to be little signs of traditional second-half peak period demand for container shipments. The May report narrative reinforced that that “the negatives seem to outweigh the positives in the logistics industry.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

And while this definitely points to an industry making strides, a recent Procurious survey found that 75 percent of women in supply chain experience gender-based adversity. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (February 25 – March 4) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Freightos

MARCH 17, 2019

The annual fixed-price contract is the current go-to for ocean freight procurement. Tenders can take BCOs (Beneficial Cargo Owners) three to five months of preparation, but despite this, the fixed price often breaks down during peak season. So we asked them by conducting a survey in November 2018. We never looked back.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. Freight rate reportedly fell 37 percent. remains unclear.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A 2021 Peak Shipping Season survey conducted by Edelman Intelligence found hiring to be a strong concern among supply chain decision makers with 90% having a strong need to increase hiring to account for peak season and beyond. Higher freight volumes. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Survey.

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Freightos

AUGUST 29, 2019

Open up LinkedIn and check out the profile of senior salesperson at a freight forwarder or carrier and you’ll probably see several top-tier providers as previous employers. In their words: “freight made personal” waves proudly on Air France KLM Martinair Cargo ’s banner. “We This holds for freight. The Horizon Expanded.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This article provides an overview, based on a survey of over 1,200 small businesses, of how small and midsize businesses have weathered the storm, and how a changing – and potentially recessionary – market is impacting their outlook. But then global freight kicked in. . The results tell a mixed story. .

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 12, 2022

Often, the general public’s view of freight transportation is similar. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that, “Freight shipped across the U.S. With so much money moving across the country and globe, supply chain professionals must prioritize a proficient freight invoice and payment processing system. .

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In a recent global survey conducted by our team, shippers reported congestion and capacity as their main pain points in today’s ocean environment. One way is diversifying freight through different modes like LCL. While expedited LCL shipping is not as fast as air, it is an alternative to consider for some of your freight.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Recent developments in freight digitization are simplifying the shipping process and giving visibility to freight pricing enabling small players to handle the logistics side of their business more easily, transparently and efficiently. million freight containers each year. That digital reach extended to importing as well.

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

According to a PWC survey , 75% of consumers are looking for deals as part of their effort to counteract price increases. Catch my twice-a-week column on air cargo, freight forwarding, the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo Next. Hasbro CEO, Chris C s, told analysts in October.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

While materials science struggles to provide more environmentally friendly disposable materials, improving the logistics for health services delivery is also something vital for our planet. Tim has held various positions with MNCs, gaining a wide knowledge and expertise in logistics operations.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Speakers: Sharon Perry, Vice President of Logistics, Carhartt; Gregg Lanyard, Director, Product Management, Manhattan Associates; Adrian Gonzalez, President, Adelante SCM. In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Hanjin says U.S.-bound Date: Monday, September 26, 2:00-3:15 pm.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news…. TPG Capital to Acquire a Majority Stake in Leading Cloud-based Logistics Platform Transporeon. TPG Capital to Acquire a Majority Stake in Leading Cloud-based Logistics Platform Transporeon. Cloud Logistics Announces Banner Results For The First Half of 2016.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I missed sending out a post last week and really am sorry about that but…here’s my excuse…I was at the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) Leadership Conference last week. Reverse logistics is a fascinating part of supply chains that tends to get overlooked by many. Hey there! by industry and lots more.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2018

If consumers ever think about supply chains and how the items they desire manage to find their way into their homes, they likely picture fleets of trucks, trains, airplanes, and cargo ships — the logistics part of supply chains. That’s why so-called “last mile” logistics receive so much attention. ”[2].

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

For many shippers, air freight wins out on speed and convenience and FCL (full container load) seems a better deal on cost. General improvements to the reliability and speed of ocean freight have increased LCL’s stakes against air freight. For Sanjay, in many respects, looking at freight from the customer’s perspective is key.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 2, 2021

And a great way to gain the favor of consumers is through sustainability and green logistics practices. In a survey from Hotwire , 47% of consumers said they had recently switched to a different product or service because the company had violated their values. ” How Can Green Logistics Play a Part?

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In a 2019 survey from Hotwire , 47% of consumers said they had recently switched to a different product or service because the company had violated their values. But sustainable logistics practices can have a profound effect on your brand. Finding Freight Consolidation Opportunities.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 9, 2023

An interesting finding in the NRF and Appriss survey is that Buy online, return in-store (BORIS) return fraud is expected to be 48% higher than fraud in returns to non-store locations, which is “potentially spotlighting an area to further streamline data and process protocols when multichannel return processes are present.”

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Contract logistics provider, GXO Logistics, for example, noted at its Investor Day in July that its reverse logistics revenue grew at a CAGR 15.8% In its recent third-quarter earnings for the period ending Sept 30, 2021, GXO’s reverse logistics revenue increased by 21% year-over-year (no revenue amount was provided).

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2018

Executives in a new survey, 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, are divided about whether a new pact would help Mexico (24.3%); hurt Mexico (21.8%); or leave trade unchanged (25.7%). 2018 Index and Survey Highlights. In the 50 country rankings, Brazil slips two spots to No. 9, falling below No. GDP growth.

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Cathy Roberson

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Are you, as a shipper, struggling with high freight costs? Perhaps buying a logistics company may help ease some of these pains. American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has become the latest poster child of this trend after recently acquiring last-mile startup AirTerra and e-fulfillment provider Quiet Logistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

This results in incorrect actions and communication The service industry, like logistics service providers, distributors and retailers are not well prepared for halal issue and crisis management, endangering the effectiveness of halal risk mitigation measures by the brand owner.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. In February, a new Stage I Measure was introduced, which tracks that average period from cargo ready to origin port departure. US Logistics Index. Global Shipping.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 31, 2022

Flexibility Rules A 2020 survey from consulting firm Deloitte found that 83% of consumers expect flexible shipping and fulfillment options like BOPIS. Innovel is now rebranded as Costco Logistics. For its fiscal third-quarter ending May 8, Costco Logistics average "more than" 58,000 stops a week. points versus Q1 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon has launched Amazon Air , its dedicated air cargo fleet, in India as the e-commerce giant bulks up its logistics infrastructure in the key overseas market where it has deployed more than $6.5 India is the third market where Amazon has launched its freight service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In a recent NielsenIQ survey, 91 percent of consumers indicated they are planning on celebrating US Thanksgiving this year with a majority (83 percent) either staying at home (59 percent) or local (24 percent) (within 50 miles of their home). And now on to this week’s logistics news. billion in chemicals cargo a week.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 1, 2022

A Digital 360 2021 survey found that 45% of consumers opt for BOPIS because they do not want to pay for shipping. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Cathy Roberson

DECEMBER 16, 2021

According to a 2019 National Retail Federation (NRF) survey , 75% of consumers surveyed expect delivery to be free even on orders under $50, up from 68% a year ago. Year-to-date through November, not seasonally adjusted, non-store retailers’ sales are up 14.4% year-over-year, according to the US Census Bureau.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 21, 2022

In a somewhat nebulous-sounding press release from 2020, Microsoft and FedEx announced a collaboration to "help transform commerce by combining the global digital and logistics network of FedEx with the power of Microsoft's intelligent cloud." Still, none seem to be noticeably focused on the customer experience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2024

According to its annual survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) indicates that consumers plan to spend a record $7.2 According to its annual survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) indicates that consumers plan to spend a record $7.2 And now on to this week’s logistics news. billion — or an average of $44.40

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Shipping freight across the world is a complex matter. But what is even more complicated is freight billing and handling freight payments: what a cargo owner is initially quoted is often different from what he later is asked to pay. Billing inaccuracy and payment challenges are massive problems in the logistics industry.

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