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The key ingredients for 3PL success
Jun 14, 2016
The new customer-centric business environment requires supply chains to be resilient enough to respond quickly and easily according to demand whilst maintaining vital profitability. Indeed, organisations are now required to step-up and maintain their competitive edge by treating customers as strategic partners in order to keep up with the tech-savvy consumer.
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Big And Smart Data Are The New Gold
Jun 14, 2016
I witnessed the power of Big Data for the first time at NK Speed Docking. Analysis of on-board computer data for 30,000 logistics journeys showed that one in five lorries on the road could be eliminated if the unpredictability of loading and offloading times was addressed.
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The Relationship Between Innovation in the 3PL Industry and Collaboration Revealed
Jun 14, 2016
The commoditization of logistics has been an ongoing pain-point for 3PLs for the better part of the last decade.
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More Amazon Effect For Omnichannel And The Future—Systemic Inventory Rich vs. Inventory Velocity
Jun 2, 2016
Inventory rich is a condition enjoyed by many retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers. Much of this is due to systemic inventory. And the condition is becoming more significant as firms deal with the differing demands of omnichannel and with the accelerating requirements of lean for supply chain stakeholders.
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Post Office Click-And-Collect
May 31, 2016
Parcel lockers might be the fashionable high-tech last-mile delivery solution, but postal operators all over the world are implementing a post office click-and-collect delivery option.
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The Use of Drones in Logistics
May 31, 2016
In our latest #WeekendSurvey Twitter survey, we asked, “Will drones be used in daily logistics services in the near future?” While there were only 18 responses, the results show a bit of hesitancy in this technology with 39% indicating yes, 39% noting that it depends on regulations and 22% saying drones will not be used in daily logistics services in the near future.
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Outlook on U.S. Exports: Forecasting the “Perfect Storm” or Something Else?
May 26, 2016
Many of us are familiar with the term “perfect storm.” This cliché term implies conditions are ideal for the creation of a pending negative event. Recently, it has been used to describe the outlook for U.S. exports.
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No Address? No Problem
May 4, 2016
The growth of e-commerce is skyrocketing. According to market research firm, eMarketer, e-commerce sales are estimated to reach $3.5 trillion within five years and nowhere is that growth expected to leap the fastest than in emerging markets.
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Thieves are Going Nuts over Weak Supply Chain Security Measures
May 4, 2016
For this week’s blog post we would like to look at a case study of what happens when supply chain security is weak for a product that is in high demand.
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#1 Way to Save on Global Forwarding
May 4, 2016
Want a quick “win” in global forwarding costs? Look at ocean cargo consolidation (less than container load, or LCL). It enables you to take the best advantage of space. But you’ll need to work with a forwarder that has specific LCL capabilities to get the greatest possible savings.
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Spring Starts Slowly
Apr 27, 2016
Tax day has come and gone and we are all still standing. The GDP is slinking along at plus or minus 1 percent in the first quarter the economy appears gloomy. Don’t be too depressed as things will get better as the year goes on.
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‘Uberization’ has arrived – can logistics survive?
Apr 27, 2016
Logistics companies are increasingly using technology to help activate under-used assets. But that’s just the tip of the ice-berg. The ‘Uberization’ of logistics is set to completely change the way logistics is done.
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April Market Update: Transportation Industry News
Apr 20, 2016
The U.S. economy added 215,000 jobs in March, nudging the unemployment rate to 5%
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The Inside Scoop: Future of Omnichannel Supply Chain and How Leading Retailers are Building their Strategy
Apr 20, 2016
Having complete inventory visibility for effective demand-planning and a robust distribution and supply chain network, are the two key things to master in order to be truly omnichannel.
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Japan and Ecuador Earthquakes Highlight Supply Chain Risks
Apr 19, 2016
Another natural disaster brings forth another reminder of the importance of supply chain risk mitigation. This time, two earthquakes on opposite sides of the Pacific Ocean have impacted lives as well as supply chains.
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12 Key Facts About the Driver Shortage and the Future of the Trucking Industry
Apr 13, 2016
The current shortage of truck drivers is estimated at roughly 25,000. The turnover rate, which hit 96% by the end of 2014 is due to a multitude of reasons, including demographic, regulatory, and the fact that drivers are away from home for a period of time, among other factors.
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3PL Logistics Companies Up Services to Continue to Meet the Needs of Shippers
Apr 6, 2016
When the housing market collapsed in 2008, the US and global economies went into a tailspin. Stocks plunged, layoffs became normal, and shippers scaled back operations in favor of surviving the collapse.
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The Road to Eliminating Cargo Theft
Apr 6, 2016
Cargo theft can happen anywhere, anytime, and it impacts carriers, shippers, manufacturers, and consumers.
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Leadership: Why Recruiting More Women In Supply Chain Matters
Apr 5, 2016
Successful and well-balanced companies know that women business leaders—and their exceptional leadership skills—provide major benefits. But why is recruiting more female talent in supply chain and logistics still an issue?
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Truck Tonnage Jumps in February
Mar 30, 2016
The American Trucking Association (ATA) reported a big jump in its seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage index for February. Up 7.2% month-to-month, year-to-date tonnage is up 4.8%. The association’s Economist cautioned however that the February jump was likely the result of a weaker than average January, which declined 0.3% from December.
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Springtime Brings Flowers and Hope
Mar 30, 2016
There is a lot of economic data coming in providing a hint of what’s coming in the second quarter that will impact the transportation and logistics industry. Let’s take a look at the highlights.
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A Quick Glance Into The Logistics Market - March 2016
Mar 22, 2016
Georgia Logistics compiles a monthly set of facts and figures regarding the Logistics Markets. We selected a few facts to share with you :-
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How the E-Commerce Boom Triggered a Transformation in Retail Logistics
Mar 21, 2016
In recent times, Business 2 Consumer (B2C) e-commerce sales have massively increased in popularity.
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UK vs USA Omnichannel Winner? (Part 2 of 6-part Podcast Series)
Mar 9, 2016
Tactical discussion on distribution-center redesign for omnichannel fulfilment and complete inventory visibility with John Munnelly, Head of Operations at John Lewis ($13+ billion British department store chain), responsible for JL’s state-of-the-art 2mn sqft automated distribution center, fulfilling to both stores and customers.
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Jabil, Bose & Zebra Technologies Exclusive Q+A Interview
Mar 9, 2016
As the hi-tech industry is faced with increasingly complex global markets, increased customer pressures, evolving demand for real-time shipment visibility, reduced cycle times and inventory levels coupled with major economic fluctuations, hi-tech supply chain executives are looking for solutions that can help meet these challenges.