GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

2016 marched onward with a drive to improve the use of digital technology throughout the supply chain. Per GT Nexus , 75 percent of executives surveyed recognized the digital supply chain as an important factor for the next five years. Let’s look at how supply chains kept up with expectations and where they fell short, if at all.

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Ottawa Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Implementation of sound e-commerce fulfillment strategies is necessary for the age of online funding, social media customer awareness, and interactivity. In fact, respondents of the survey felt that customer retention and customer service were significant requirements for the success of a 3PL. gs done right and on time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

A recent report says that more than 77% of companies said, in a survey, that they are investing in deeper and more collaborative supplier relationships to improve resilience and agility. Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

However, their ability to collect from customers and manage inventory actually both deteriorated, masked by a significant increase in the time companies take to pay suppliers, according to the latest Working Capital Survey results from The Hackett Group. Overall, the survey found the companies had a Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) of 33.8

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. Supply Chain Strategy. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

Millennials are important, put a strategy in place to attract and retain . 30% of respondents in an APICS survey stated lack of knowledge transfer or training was a key challenge, among the top 5. ” Here are three things you can do to attract and leverage talent for the digital supply chain. .

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

About 11% of carriers have vehicles that use a fuel other than diesel or biodiesel blends, according to a 2016 survey by ATRI. Building on their push to incorporate alternative fuels as an emission reduction strategy, logistics companies are increasing their focus on one of the highest cost areas they face: last mile delivery.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 2, 2016

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth greater than the average within their industries. Supply Chain Strategy. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. SEE ALSO: Supply Chain Strategy Development.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

This new customer-centric reality is prompting manufacturers and retailers of all sizes to revisit their strategies and capabilities to succeed in this highly- dynamic, highly-uncertain, and highly-competitive environment. percent of total retail sales in the United States; in 2016, e-commerce sales reached $394.9

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

According to McKinsey , the value of goods traded globally has tripled to more than US$10 trillion since 2000, and because of recent events, they are having to re-evaluate supply chain strategies. Unfortunately, the state of disruption to the current landscape has never been contemplated and very few strategies exist to navigate it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In 2016, as part of the wholesale corporate restructuring, Bayer Crop Science became one of the three major divisions of Bayer AG. Initially it was part of a larger go-to-market strategy as the company realized it had an issue with its Net Promoter Score (NPS) and understanding the voice of the customer.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

According to the Business of Sustainability Index , despite intense inflation since 2020, 66% of general US customers and 80% of young adult (ages 18-34) US customers surveyed in 2022 are willing to pay more for sustainable products/companies that embrace sustainable practices. Clearly explain cause and effect.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

He predicts that this will rise to just over 50% by 2016 and to more than 80% by 2020. Supply Chain 2014 Infographic: The State of the Supply Chain: I recently came across an interesting infographic from SAPinsider and insiderPROFILES that showcased a survey around the State of Supply Chain 2014. Read the Full Blog Post.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2017

At the close of 2016, the 21 st Annual Third-Party Logistics Study found the overall use of third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) is increasing, but the types of logistics services utilized indicate the industry is entering a shift in how it operates. The initial finding was a 22-percent satisfaction rating.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2017

Editors Note: Today's blog is from our friends at Fronetics who report their takeaways regarding manufacturing content marketing in 2016. The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) has released the results of its annual manufacturing content marketing survey, and there have been some big changes since last year.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

A recent survey conducted by ETF has revealed that 3PL service providers are quite optimistic regarding their company’s business prospects in the next 12 months. From 2016 until 2019, the growth rate is projected to average 2.5% After a lackluster 2014, optimism is back in the market.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

In our recent blog post on the future of procurement , we discussed how the majority of respondents in a given survey reported procurement as a long-term career in manufacturing. How Does Procurement Play Into the Use of Artificial Intelligence and Automation in 2016? How Much Will Procurement Grow in 2016?

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AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

Millennials are important, put a strategy in place to attract and retain. 30% of respondents in an APICS survey stated lack of knowledge transfer or training was a key challenge, among the top 5. ” Here are three things you can do to attract and leverage talent for the digital supply chain. . Use accessible technology.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2016

The development and deployment of autonomous vehicles, machine-to-machine communication abilities and preventative maintenance could all team up to result in even greater savings in 2016, which will further increase investments for the Industrial Internet of Things. Previous Applications of the Industrial Internet of Things in Manufacturing.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

small and middle market enterprises (SMEs) are feeling very optimistic about the international market according to the 2018 American Express Grow Global Survey. The third annual survey of over 500 domestically-based companies selling outside of the U.S. trade policies (38%).

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

Technology advancements were among the most exciting topics to watch through 2016. So, let’s take a look at how our predictions for the first four manufacturing technology trends (Predictive analytics, 3D Printing, and VR) to watch for in 2016 stacked up. Predictive Analytics Became Commonplace to Manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

A common theme of the 2016 predictions was growth and scalability, so let’s look at how companies are using these technologies as we prepare for the innovations of 2017. In fact, up to 70 percent of companies surveyed in Europe have already implemented cloud-based solutions to enable rapid scalability and flexibility.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Ybrands surveyed 80,000 young consumers (ages 13-36) annually about their perceptions of 230+ brands across five verticals: fashion/apparel, CPG food/beverage, health and beauty, QSR/casual dining and media/tech/ entertainment. Content Summary: In 2016, the company marked 10 years of operating as a carbon neutral company. Media Image.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 29, 2017

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2018

According to a survey conducted by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP , approximately 22% of skilled manufacturing workers (almost 2.7 It’s not enough for them to simply implement the technology into their products and service – there needs to be a strategy. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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WorkWave

MARCH 31, 2022

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 6, 2018

More than 500 qualified respondents to our “34th Annual Salary Survey” report that their salaries moved up only incrementally last year. This year’s survey again draws the most feedback from successful logistics managers who have been climbing the executive ladder for some time. Respondents reflect. Which is a good thing, adds Gifford.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Other factors, such as Brexit, have also resulted in a damaging effect, with research suggesting that the UK has lost over 330,000 workers due to Britain’s decision to leave the EU in 2016. The survey also found that 50% of the logistics-focused organisations surveyed are leaning into centralising operations (e.g.,

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

As explained in a recent interview, “ 2016 Telecommunications Industry Outlook ,” with Craig Wigginton , vice chairman of Deloitte & Touche LLP, “mobile devices and related broadband connectivity continue to be more and more embedded in the fabric of society today.

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Transporeon

APRIL 2, 2019

But through 2016 (notwithstanding a post-Christmas tumble at the start of the year), the overall trend was volatile and heading upwards. Many shippers expect prices to remain stable (44%) but no-one thinks that rates will decline (Transporeon/Xeneta survey, 2016). More M&A activity is certain in 2017.

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The Logistics Academy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Over the course of 2016, real revenue and volume growth in the air and sea freight forwarding markets was remarkably similar globally, but this disguises significant differences across important countries and regions, say analysts who keep a close eye on the market. The global freight forwarding market has grown by 2.7% A&A Rank.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

E-commerce is steam rolling ahead, and retailers need to make the necessary modifications and embrace omnichannel strategies to make money. Unfortunately, 2016 does not seem promising where an increase of volumes is concerned. Changing Retail Supply Chains with Ecommerce. Air cargo rates will also remain static. Managing Risk.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2016

A little more than a year ago, Audi created a parody of transport drones in the sUVA commercial, but the ideas behind these “Terminator-like” actions actually represent very real possibilities for how extensive the network of drones will grow in 2016. How Does the Year of the Transport Drone Impact Shippers?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2018

A recent survey by Deloitte, reports Coin Square , found the prospects of blockchain supply chain applications beyond reproach and capable of revolutionizing the way supply chains operate. As recently as December 2016, in the preceding Deloitte survey , the number of respondents with little to no knowledge of the technology was near 40%.

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Transporeon

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Ocean freight rates are expected to increase significantly in 2017 Based on a survey conducted by our benchmarking partners Xeneta , more than half (56%) of the respondents expect rates to increase while 44% believe rates will remain stable. Historical ocean freight rates were very volatile in 2016.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) is a type of business-to-consumer retail sales strategy where a business will market, sell and ship a product directly to the customer, writes Will Lovatt, General Manager and Vice President, Deposco Europe. A route map forward.

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