Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). Cass Truckload Linehaul Index (February 2017). January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. billion in current dollars in January 2017, a 6.7 in February. percent to $43.0

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NFI Industries

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In 2017, low interest rates, consumer spending and growth in e-commerce will continue the trend for a strong year in the warehousing industry. In 2016, demand for warehouse space reached a record high as shippers continued to expand their operations, or adapt to the changing e-commerce and fulfillment environment 1. Read More.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

With that in mind, here’s our pick of the 10 most important inventory management trends for 2022. For growing businesses the cost of operating warehouses and owning vehicles can be limiting – so for SMEs in particular third-party logistics (3PL) are an attractive solution. Indeed, the 3PL industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1%

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

3PLs Make Return Logistics Easier. Expak Logistics is a third-party logistics (3pl) company working on the industry’s cutting edge, helping retail businesses streamline their reverse logistics operations, controlling costs and creating a vastly more efficient operation in the process. How do 3pls make reverse logistics easier?

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

We’ve read the market reports, trawled the internet and identified key areas of change, and here we break these down for you with 10 of the major trends we expect to see in this industry in 2022 and beyond. In fact, investor funding for this technology has ballooned since 2017 , growing from US$0.1 billion to $5.6 billion in 2021.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Food trends had an interesting 12 months as things changed quite a bit throughout the course of COVID-19. Right now, we are seeing a shift away from the big box brand purchasing that defined the spring of 2020 to food trends more in line with what we have seen over the past several years. Plant Products Continue Food Trend Prevalence

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Talking Logistics

JULY 28, 2017

Amazon reported its Q2 2017 results yesterday. Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results. As of today [July 20, 2017], the company will suspend operations in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York, and only operate in San Francisco, where the company is based. Shipping expenses increased 36 percent in the quarter to over $4.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In our conversation, Ken spoke about some of the findings from a recent survey Logistyx conducted on cross-border holiday spending, as well as some larger trends around the state of parcel shipping. Fourth, what are some industry-specific trends for parcel shipping? One option is to use a cross-border delivery 3PL provider.

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BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2017

Over the past 30 years, the 3PL industry has gone through tremendous transformation. The shifts in manufacturing and retail business models, enhanced delivery models, such as last mile and click and collect, along with the innovative advances in technologies, have created significant opportunities for 3PL companies.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2017

The age of internal IT departments is drawing to a close, and the role of outsourced technologies will have a lasting impact in coming years In fact, more off-site IT investments into such companies will become a standard practice throughout 2017, and you need to know why. Manufacturers Need to Process Higher Volumes of Information.

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BlueYonder

JULY 25, 2017

Over the past 30 years, the 3PL industry has gone through tremendous transformation. The shifts in manufacturing and retail business models, enhanced delivery models, such as last mile and click and collect, along with the innovative advances in technologies, have created significant opportunities for 3PL companies.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 15, 2017. The post This Week in Logistics News (November 13-17, 2017) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. The company made a big deal of it, with Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeting earlier in the day, “It can transform into a robot, fight aliens and make one hell of a latte.”.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

March 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). One of my predictions for 2017 was that we would continue to see the convergence of commerce and logistics, as well as the ongoing convergence of technology and logistics service providers. Domino’s autonomous vehicle pizza delivery now live in Germany (ZDnet).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

It’s December 1, the beginning of the end of 2017. The post This Week in Logistics News (November 27 – December 1, 2017) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. How did we get here so fast? Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub. Pringles !). Song of the Week: “Run for Cover” by The Killers.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2017

Since you, as a shipper, rely on having the most accurate information available and applicable to your operation, understanding the trends identified in the third party logistics study can help your business grow throughout 2017. 3PLs and Shippers Report Positive Partnership Outcomes. 3PLs are changing globally.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2017

One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 was that traditional software user interfaces would start migrating toward chatbots and virtual assistants. In short, Transfix is responding to the convergence trend I’ve been writing about for several years (see Putting 3PLs and Software Vendors in a Box and What Do Shippers Want?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The post This Week in Logistics News (December 4-8, 2017) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. And with that, have a happy weekend! Song of the Week: “Two High” by Moon Taxi.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 3, 2020

While the investment landscape and what VCs look for is quite different since then, this is a trend that will only evolve. This was 46% more than in 2017. How a 3PL partner can jumpstart your ecommerce business. Many ecommerce companies outsource fulfillment to a reliable third-party logistics (3PL) provider like ShipBob.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Ocean carriers were mostly profitable at the end of 2017, but that trend eroded quickly in the first half of 2018. Will this trend continue into 2019 and beyond? Will this trend continue into 2019 and beyond? Or, yet again, is this just a temporary recovery, as the trend has been since 2008?

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Freightos

MARCH 4, 2020

This trend moved forward in exciting ways in 2019. But how extensive have these steps to digitize been across the 3PL industry , and how much has the shipping customer experience changed as a result? . For previous years’ reports: 2015 , 2017 , 2018. This year’s Freightos mystery shopper study looked to answer these questions.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2017

million) has been allocated under the draft fiscal 2017 budget for the scheme, which launches in April…Only [lockers] that accept deliveries from any logistics company will qualify for the subsidy. Here are some excerpts from the article: About 500 million yen ($4.38 The goal is to set up about 500 new locations in the first year.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

Mobile technologies in transportation and logistics have come a long way over the past decade — that is, since the iPhone was first introduced, followed by Android devices. And when it comes to last-mile and home delivery operations, mobile technology has become indispensable.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

Why Work With a 3PL? Some companies continue to resist the 3PL revolution. In fact, the primary reasons for working with a 3PL include the following: 3PLs help companies grow and meet demands of new, emerging or recently developed markets. What About 3PLs Offering TMS? What Does It All Mean?

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

A new report from the industry association E-commerce Europe found that there was a 15% growth in 2016 and the industry is predicted to be worth €602 billion by the end of 2017. That would represent a further 14% year-over-year growth.” ( Whistl, 2017). 5 Benefits of Working With a 3PL. Whistl (7/1/2017). Bibliography.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Ocean carriers were mostly profitable at the end of 2017, but that trend eroded quickly in the first half of 2018. Will this trend continue into 2019 and beyond? Will this trend continue into 2019 and beyond? Or, yet again, is this just a temporary recovery, as the trend has been since 2008?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

While Amazon gets the lion’s share of attention here in the United States — and it’s own branded trend (“The Amazon Effect”) — it’s important to recognize that Alibaba is another giant disruptive force in the industry. E-Commerce Mania Spreads To Warehouse Market (WSJ – sub.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 30, 2020

Glaxo SmithKline introduced Shingrix in 2017, but shortages prevailed. In this evolution, companies will quickly learn the pitfalls of multi-tier warehouse management and the latency with third-party logistics (3PL) signals. Track leadtimes and update planning systems with new data and trends. My left arm hurts. Recommendation.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2018

These practices include the following: Stay in Tune with Full Truckload Trends. Shippers that pay attention to market trends are more likely to notice instances of higher-than-typical rate charges or billing details. As a result, shippers are more likely to access capacity. Stay Flexible. Things change. Outsource Freight Management.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

I’m on borrowed time this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: DAT Freight Index Hits All-Time High in September. Bpost to Buy Radial for $820 Million (WSJ – sub. Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has invested in Hyperloop One (CNBC).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2016

They can sign up for our email and follow us on Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIn , YouTube , and iTunes to stay informed about upcoming episodes and to read our blog posts on industry trends and news. Happy Holidays and I wish you all continued health, happiness, and success in 2017. The Biggest Mistake When Selecting a 3PL.

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NFI

JULY 17, 2018

1 In 2017 there was a 3.3 Throughout the U.S., produce season is currently in full swing with a high demand for large volumes of fruits and vegetables. Now that temperatures are at their peak, the demand for produce shipments has increased among consumers, which generates the busiest months for shippers. percent growth rate for the.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

That all changed with the summer of 2017. Looking back on how we arrived at this point, many experts point to the 2017 hurricane season, specifically with Hurricane Harvey hitting the Houston area in late August 2017, followed by Hurricane Irma hitting Florida just a few weeks later. There are No Crystal Balls.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2018

Even with all those records and peaks, one statistic stands out for me: As 2017 drew to a close, national average rates were higher for spot market trucks than for their contract fleet counterparts , for all equipment types. Spot market rates rose slowly at first, then rocketed up in the summer of 2017, surpassing contract rates in December.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Target’s Shipt Acquisition Reflects Changing Fulfillment Trends. Target has been ramping up same-day delivery offerings in 2017; in August, it acquired Grand Junction, a startup that connects retailers to carriers. His goal is to help bring AI to industries outside the traditional IT world.

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Americold

DECEMBER 30, 2017

As 2017 comes to a close, the dynamic nature of the food and beverage industry continues to shape organizations. According to Statista , 2017 revenue in the food and beverages industry including fresh and packaged foods, fruits, vegetables, pasta, snacks, sweets, refrigerated and frozen food; soft drinks and alcoholic drinks in the U.S.

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NFI

JANUARY 8, 2019

Guest Post: Mark McKendry, Vice President of Intermodal at NFI When compared to 2017 volumes, North American intermodal volumes grew by over five percent in 2018 – despite extreme congestion in Chicago, a chronic chassis shortage on the U.S. East Coast, and atypical demand trends driven by e-commerce growth and tariff threats.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2017

These trends held true throughout the year and led to innovative solutions, including greater emphasis on new technologies and software applications. The outlook for 2017 with respect to this mandate is not likely to change either. Predictions for transportation management in 2016 highlighted growing stress and concern. and 5 a.m.

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