Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2021

GlobalTranz, a logistics service provider, put out a press release on February 23rd where they mentioned that they had achieved 40% growth in revenue, fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. As such their closest peers who report their earnings are C.H. Robinson and Echo Global Logistics. That makes C.H.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. and Israeli startups focused on logistics, the supply chain and customer fulfillment. and Israeli startups focused on logistics, the supply chain and customer fulfillment. More incidents are being reported at inland logistics hubs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. In many of these incidents, homeowners were reported to have mistaken delivery drivers for intruders due to their cars being unmarked. The industry added jobs at a time when logistics companies have been coping with a faltering freight market for the past 20 months.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 11, 2021

Logistics and shipping enterprises are increasingly embracing digital technologies like Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Intelligent Automation (IA) to build agile supply chain. Current pain points faced in the industry around automation. Practical use cases of RPA in logistics and supply chain management. •

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors. Not Southwest.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

According to a Coast Guard memo, a harbor pilot and an assistant aboard the cargo ship reported the power issues that prompted multiple alarms on the bridge of the vessel and loss of propulsion. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2022

Jim Bierfeldt and Joe Lynch discuss the logistics buyers survey created by Jim and his team at Logistics Marketing Advisors. Jim Bierfeldt is the Founder and President of Logistics Marketing Advisors. Jim has had a 35-year career in marketing and communications, including 25+ within the logistics industry.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] These advancements demonstrate how logistics connect the world — and always have.”[2]

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2024

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “Transportation Pulse Report 2024 – Prepare for Dark Clouds on the Horizon.” Read more The post Prepare Now to Navigate the ‘Storm Clouds’ in Transportation Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Stord

APRIL 24, 2024

Love it or fear it, Artificial Intelligence appears to be the new normal in everything, including supply chain and logistics operations. How will AI and related technologies impact supply chain / logistics operations over the next 12-24 months? ( And what are the opportunities for e-commerce / DTC &B2B companies?

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In this article, we’ll look at the latest reports on manufacturing activity, while showing how a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can offer great logistics benefits within the manufacturing industry. According to a recent article in Logistics Management , manufacturing activity continued to grow in August.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Original article: Warner’s Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers. In light of the global environment in the past year and a half, we listed the top transportation & logistics influencers. The road hasn’t been easy for the transportation and logistics industries. miles of freight is expected to reach 7.67

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2024

Anne is the President & CEO of Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) , the trusted voice for third-party logistics companies of all sizes. About TIA The TIA is a leading industry organization dedicated to advancing the interests of transportation intermediaries across the United States.

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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. The April report commentary took note that European and U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Logistics industry growth slowed in October. The industry must recruit nearly 1.2 The company’s new battery manufacturing facility will be in the same industrial park as its future “MegaMicro” factory, Canoo said. Tone sours on Q3 trucking calls.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Last month, the company released its third annual “Brand Protection Report” and said it disposed of over 6 million counterfeit goods in 2022. But industry voices have noted concerns. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2021 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. It was good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors. So let’s take a look now at the 15 most popular logistics stories.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 31, 2022

From combatting supply chain disruptions and creating new omnichannel fulfillment strategies to benefitting from the evolution of 3PLs, 4PLs, and cutting-edge technology, 2022 could be one of the most important years ever for businesses looking to play a pivotal role in how consumers receive goods.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The mismatch between the high demands by employers and the supply of logistics skills and knowledge is resulting in a growing gap in the logistics & supply chain market”. Talent gaps in logistics and supply chain, continues to be a top challenge and a source of high risk for many companies. What is a talent gap?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

94% of supply chain decision makers note that partnerships with supply chain/logistics companies are necessary to get through peak season successfully. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Survey. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Report. Download Report.

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crisp

APRIL 25, 2024

Like many of his peers, General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening noted inflation is stabilizing, supply chain disruptions are dissipating, and consumer confidence is improving thanks to wage growth and a strong labor market – all of which is good for the CPG industry. What are CPG executives reporting on the sustainability front?

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 29, 2023

Disrupted Logistics in Supply Chain Over the last four to five years, we have experienced disrupted logistics—broadly defined here as the interruption or complete breakdown of the supply chain functions at one or multiple levels. Addressing logistics challenges To overcome a wave of disruption, several measures need to be taken.

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Logistics Middle East

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The challenge highlights AI, cyber security, robotics, logistics, smart mobility, and drones. The post Inspiring innovation in the Logistics industry: Asyad appeared first on Logistics Middle East.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 18, 2023

Such predictions concern governments, populations, and industries. I want to focus on industrial water requirements. He reports, “The list of companies vulnerable to water-related disruptions is growing. Supply chain and logistical problems caused by water woes make matters worse.”[2]

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Earlier this week, I read a sobering report from the national Retail Federation (NRF) regarding shrink. The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. Most reported in-store, e-commerce, and omni-channel fraud are all on the rise.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2022

I keep reading reports that companies such as Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy are planning to kick off massive holiday deals in late October / early November. According to a report by Adobe Analytics, tech gadgets to sporting goods will see “massive” online discounts, with the best bargains likely in late November. As of Oct.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

In a recent report, IEA indicated that global battery and mineral supply chains need to expand ten-fold to meet projected critical minerals needs by 2030. The report concludes the industry needs to build 50 more lithium mines, 60 more nickel mines and 17 more cobalt mines by 2030 to meet global net carbon emissions goals.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal and other industry specific media are reporting that Seattle based digital freight start-up services provider Convoy is preparing for a possible sale or other action. Robinson and Echo Global Logistics.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Background Ocean container shipping and logistics are the lifeblood of global supply chain movements. This report concluded: “ The container-shipping industry has a highly fragmented value-chain, marked by complexity, overcapacity, and low returns.” Since that time, quite a lot has occurred.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. For 2021, U.S. percent to $1.85

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Logistics can be traced back to the earliest repeated exchange of resources and goods between tribes and villages. As the staff at Hopkins Distribution Company observes, “Today, logistics and distribution is a rather complicated and advanced process but it began years ago in a less advanced form. ”[3].

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 5, 2023

How do you prepare your supply chain and logistics operations for a new tomorrow? During a recent “Logistics New Tomorrow” Blue Yonder Live, I spoke with Roy Bridgland, Senior Industry Strategy Director, and Brad Revell, VP of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) Industry for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

Logistics Procurement – Performance Management by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Shortly after the outset of COVID, in early 2020, supply chains have been disrupted across the globe. Logistics Managers need to address other elements namely: How do we measure ocean freight spending against market levels?

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

Supply Chain Matters calls reader attention to a report by Bloomberg indicating that upwards of 14 percent of Apple iPhone production, equating to $14 billion, is now being produced within India. The report observes that the likes of Alphabet , Cisco Systems , Google and Tesla have each “ been keen to make hardware ” within India.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A big story earlier this month was the reported Chinese spy balloon. 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

I always find the news round-up exciting to write, as I end up reading more about supply chain and logistics than I would have thought possible. All of us at Logistics Viewpoints would like to thank our readers for continuing to tune in every week. Without our readers and sponsors, Logistics Viewpoints would not be possible.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2022

One company that took advantage of the National Calendar Day service was Logistics Plus, who, in 2019, decided “to register June 28th as the first and only ‘National Logistics Day’ in the U.S. ” Supply Chain Management and Logistics. .”[1] ” Supply Chain Management and Logistics.

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