Revisiting Three Mega Trends Transforming Supply Chain Management
Talking Logistics
JULY 31, 2023
Revisiting the mega trends highlighted in Transporeon's Transportation Pulse Report 2023: labor, sustainability, and customer centricity.
Geopolitical, Economic, and Technological Trends in Logistics
SCM Research
MAY 28, 2024
A new ISPI-McKinsey report, Logistics in Transition. Exploring Geopolitical, Economic, and Technological Trends , edited by Carlo Secchi and Alessando Gili, examines the challenges and transformations in global logistics. It emphasizes the impact of geopolitical shifts, the climate crisis, and technological advances on supply chains.
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Prepare Now to Navigate the ‘Storm Clouds’ in Transportation Management
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.
Trends 2022: Quantum Computing
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
”[1] The staff goes on to report, “Adoption thus far is highest in the transportation sector, where 63% of respondents reported being in the early stages of quantum adoption. Quantum Computing Trends. The post Trends 2022: Quantum Computing first appeared on Enterra Solutions. ”[3].
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Reshoring – The Future of Supply Chains
Speaker: Rosemary Coates - Board Member & Founder at Reshoring Institute, Best-selling Author, Host of the Frictionless Supply Chain podcast
Companies can lower the risk of disruptions by shortening the supply chain and moving manufacturing close to the points of sale to reduce the need for expensive and time-consuming transportation. Supply chain trends to watch out for in 2023. How reshoring can help with disruptions. How to reduce risk.
?Best Practices to Improve OTR Transportation
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Managing OTR transportation through disruption is a complex process. We’re sharing seven best practices to improve OTR transportation management, enabling shippers to stay competitive in the face of disruption. Analytics provides visibility into your transportation network and operations. Across OTR Transportation Modes.
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3 Trends Captivating Supply Chain Planning Leaders’ Attention
Logility
AUGUST 11, 2023
Yet, few have a sales and operations planning (S&OP) process, as well as the reporting tools and integrated, coordinated network of partners, that’s comprehensive and responsive enough to keep up. Producers are impacted by poor yields in the fields, soaring costs in growing and transporting crops, and fewer growers to source from.
3PL Outsourcing Trends with Ben Steffes
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 19, 2023
Ben Steffes and Joe Lynch discuss 3PL outsourcing trends. Since joining the company in 2011, he’s focused on developing and growing its Coyote Transportation Management offerings, driving synergy efforts with UPS, and leading the Supply Chain Consulting team.
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Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers
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
Truckload Market Trends to Watch in 2022
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
While we’re happy to leave 2021 in the rearview mirror, many of the same trends will impact the truckload market in 2022. In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead.
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Top Transportation Technology Trends
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Transportation Technology Maturity Curve This is the time of year when industry analysts and technology pundits make predictions about the future. McKinsey has recently released a report on shippers’ and LSPs’ investments in transportation, warehousing, and planning technologies.
Transportation Trends: What’s Going on in the Trucking Industry?
PINC
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Here are the top trucking trends that all shippers should be aware of, according to The American Transportation Research Institute. Coming into 2019, issues like the tariff wars, driver shortage, and rising freight rates were high on transportation managers’ radar screens. Terrill Transportation Inc.
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GlobalTranz And Echo Global Logistics Both Report 40% Fourth Quarter Revenue Growth
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 3, 2021
GlobalTranz’s main service lines are freight brokerage – less-than-truckload and truckload – and managed transportation services. As such their closest peers who report their earnings are C.H. What the heck is going on in this freight brokerage/managed transportation sector? Robinson and Echo Global Logistics. That makes C.H.
Carrier Management 2020 Trends: The Year of Tech-Driven Collaboration
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Carrier management 2020 trends range from the need to leverage data through the ability to work together and save money. As reported by FreightWaves, collaboration allows businesses to remove excess costs from the enterprise.
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How a 3PL Empowers Shippers With LTL Transportation Stability
GlobalTranz
JUNE 23, 2021
No carrier or mode has been excluded from the increased demand of e-commerce and a customer base that’s anxious for a return to normalcy, including the LTL transportation sector. As reported by the? How Can a 3PL Help Shippers Manage LTL Transportation Proactively. State of the LTL Market. Journal of Commerce ,? GlobalTranz?today.
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The Top 15 Retail Trends for 2022
ToolsGroup
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
The Retail Trends Shaping How We Shop in 2022. Whichever reasons fuel the motivations of your target market, here are the top trends shaping how they’ll buy – and how you can stay front of mind and ahead of the competition. Two years later, stores have reopened, but digital commerce is projected to maintain its upward trend.
Target Reports Disappointing Financial Performance
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 23, 2024
Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives to retailer Target’s recent report of first quarter financial and operational performance. retailer Target ’s recent report of quarterly financial performance was headlined by falling same store sales and operating profitability. Another Disappointing Quarter U.S.
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Less Than Truckload Shipping Trends to Wrap Up 2018
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Transportation is the largest sector of the economy, making up 8.9 percent gross domestic product (GDP), reports the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Warehousing Demand Is Increasing Although warehousing is often dissociative with transportation, its impact will be felt now more than ever.
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November U.S. Logistics Manager’s Index- Noteworthy Trending
Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that declined to contractionary level and reflecting rather noteworthy trending. The reported November value of 49.4 The report authors indicated that this decline was the largest since the start of the ongoing logistics industry downturn that that occurred in April 2022. declined a significant 7.1
The Transportation Execution and Visibility Market Heats Up
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 13, 2021
I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. Transportation execution allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. When looking at the market, technology is at the forefront of the major trends. Return on Investment.
The Top 2019 Logistics Trends Shippers Should Know
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 22, 2019
Technology allows shippers to work smarter, faster and with fewer human resources, and new technologies, such as drones and augmented reality, are continuing the process, reports Victoria Kickham of Logistics Brief. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018?. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.
DAT IQ: The Metrics that Matter with Samuel Parker
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 1, 2024
Shippers, brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for trends and data insights based on a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions. Predicting the freight market is always tough even for DAT, so follow them for the most up-to-date freight market trends and insights.
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An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JANUARY 3, 2023
An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport. Transportation accounts for 17 percent of global greenhouse gases (GHG) and 20 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Unlike in Glasgow, there was no dedicated transport day, nor a transport pavilion in Sharm El-Sheikh.
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Trends 2022: Supply Chain
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 5, 2022
Although many of the trends discussed below involve technology, supply chain professionals need to give equal attention to people, processes, and technology. ”[1] Improved visibility and connectivity are involved in many of the supply chain trends discussed below. Supply Chain Trends. Digital Supply Chain Transformation.
The Transportation Execution and Visibility Heats Up
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 13, 2021
I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. Transportation execution allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. When looking at the market, technology is at the forefront of the major trends. Return on Investment.
How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 18, 2023
But cross-border trade is an important part of the global economy and much of this trade is in physical goods that must be stored, shipped, transported, and eventually consumed. The third trend is that global trade growth appears to be gradually slowing. I see that as a positive. I don’t see that as a positive.
Trends Transforming Logistics and Supply Chains In the MENA Region in 2023
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JANUARY 3, 2023
Trends Transforming Logistics and Supply Chains In the MENA Region in 2023. A McKinsey’s report published in 2022 indicates that 32 per cent of people from industries like automotive, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical find demand variability and forecasting responsible for value chain disruptions. billion by 2025. billion by 2026.
Navigating Market Uncertainty with Sarah Bertram
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 28, 2023
Sarah is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT , an online marketplace that connects shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. Established in 1978, DAT established itself as the go-to source for industry trends and market intelligence for transportation brokers, carriers, shippers, news outlets, and industry analysts.
Ocean Freight: Key Trends & Planning For Peak Season 2023
Ware2Go
JUNE 20, 2023
See the latest insights on ocean freight rates and other trends that fast-growing businesses should know about to plan for 2023 peak season. In this age of globalization, using ocean freight to transport goods is increasingly important to emerging brands. Traditionally, ocean freight shipments can take upwards to 35-40 days from China.
2020 Trends in Freight Transportation, and the COVID-19 Impact
Logistics Bureau
JUNE 15, 2020
Now the entire freight transportation industry, across air, ocean, road, and rail sectors, is awash with disrupted expectations and has retreated into survival mode. Air Freight Transportation Trends 2020. Postponing maintenance (a worrying trend in terms of aviation safety). Ocean Freight Transportation Trends 2020.
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Report-Apple iPhone India Based Production Upwards of $14 Billion
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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The Biggest Manufacturing Industry Trends in 2022
Unleashed
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
So what are the main trends in manufacturing you need to know for 2022? We shed some light on current trends – and what’s around the corner. Global manufacturing trends The Covid pandemic has raged across the world over the last two years, upending the manufacturing industry. The adoption of Industry 4.0
Emerging Trends in Automation: What it Means to Supply Chains
GlobalTranz
MAY 8, 2017
But, the same data can have a drastic impact on transportations planners and agencies around the globe. While this example may still be a few years off, it is important that you understand how the top emerging trends in automation will shape supply chains and transportation processes in the coming years.
Freight Data Trends for 2019 and How a TMS Will Grow in Value
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
The application of data can help shippers gain control of shipping costs and make informed decisions, and the top freight data trends for 2019 exemplify how the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can further this cause. The rationale behind this transition is simple; digitalization is the new trend for logistics.
Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023
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. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning. in December 2021.
Reports of Easing Global Supply Chain Volatility in July
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 8, 2022
This index complies 27 different variables to include transportation movement and costs, global PMI sub-indexes reflecting delivery times and order backlog. This index was reported as 1.84 reported for June, and 2.59 reported for May. percentage points from the reported reading of 65 in June. PMI reports for July.
CPG earnings report: Data technology tackles headwinds, helps meet demand
crisp
APRIL 25, 2024
General Mills reported that ongoing value-seeking behaviors from consumers is influencing both the channels they shop and basket sizes, creating headwinds to the company’s margins. Kraft Heinz called out tomatoes and sugar prices as problematic but sees labor and transportation costs as the source of most of its inflationary woes.
4 Transparency Takeaways from The Grocer’s 2021 Trends Report
Provenance
JANUARY 26, 2021
Last week, The Grocer called on FCMG industry experts to share their predictions for a 2021 retail trends report. The report focuses on the lasting impact of Covid, but naturally, there are some crucial transparency-focused takeaways. Below, we’ve pulled out four key trends that you’ll need to stay ahead of this year.
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Report That Global Ocean Container Rates on the Decline
Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Supply Chain Matters once again highlights some positive news for global supply chain management teams, specifically transportation and logistics related teams. The report’s cited data from the Freightos Baltic Index indicates that shipment of a 40-foot container from China to the U.S. Added Perspectives.
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Trends 2021: Megatrends, Part Two
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Another trend noted by Birch is the use of “distributed energy resources (DERs) [that] enable the generation of electricity or heat at the place of its consumption. ” Other energy trends include improvements in storage capacity to provide around-the-clock energy from renewable sources and advances in smart grid technology.
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Trends 2022: The Internet of Things
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 7, 2022
Those industries are: agriculture; construction; energy/utilities; financial services; healthcare; manufacturing; retail; telecommunications; and transportation and logistics. Below are a few of the trends affecting how IoT technology is changing. Internet of Things Trends. IoT and Edge Computing Convergence. 9] Hiter, op cit.
The Logistics Trend Behind The Latest Trend
Freightos
APRIL 16, 2017
The Logistics Trend Behind The Latest Trend. Are You Up With The Trends? Rapidly emerging trends demand a flexible supply chain that can harness new technology and find new efficiencies. These trends have pushed innovation, and the need for new logistics technology up and down the supply chain. Contributed Article.
2019 Transportation Industry Trends
GTG Technology Group
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
6 Transportation Industry Trends to Look for in 2019. New opportunities in the transportation industry are thriving. Transportation professionals seeking to stay on top of trends in the industry look to implementing these trends. Below are the notable trends for 2019. 2018 has ended and 2019 is here!
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36 What Are the Trends in Last Mile Logistics?
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 13, 2017
To gain a competitive advantage in last mile logistics, shippers need to understand the top seven trends in last mile logistics. Unfortunately, the tech landscape is riddled with cases of supply chain disruptors failing, but the trend is clear and shows little indication of regression. trillion by 2018 as well.
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