Convey survey takes long look at key holiday delivery challenges for retailers
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Findings for the survey were based on feedback from 1,600 United States-based consumers.
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Digital Transformation: An Imperative for Industrial Manufacturing in 2017
GlobalTranz
MARCH 24, 2017
That same study found only 5 percent of those surveyed were very satisfied with their digital progress so far. Let’s take a look at four reasons why digital transformation is an imperative in 2017 for industrial manufacturers: 1. While important, it takes more than executive buy-in to enable digital transformation.
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Research in Focus: Sourcing Trends and Concerns
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Below is an excerpt from a report published recently by Amber Road and the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) titled “ The Trade Trends Report: 2017 Report on Sourcing, Trade, and e-commerce.” The findings were derived from an online survey of 250 executives at leading U.S.
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This Week in Logistics News (September 18-22, 2017)
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
FourKites’ Real-time Visibility Platform Now Fully Integrated with Manhattan Associates’ TMS 2017. The Number of Retailers Offering Same Day Delivery has Tripled in the Past Year to Meet Elevated Customer Expectations, According to a New BRP Survey. If you’ll be there and would like to meet, drop me a line.
Challenges Facing Procurement Leaders
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 9, 2018
A clear vision is a necessity to manage a global supply chain, yet 65% of chief procurement officers report having limited visibility beyond their tier-one suppliers, according to a new survey from Deloitte. With today’s global supply chains, risk exists across geopolitical and economic disruptions," said Umbenhauer.
Numbers Don’t Lie—Demand is Driving Industry Growth
Stord
DECEMBER 31, 2017
Not surprisingly, to meet demand warehouse and storage payrolls added 2,500 hires in early 2018. The Wall Street Journal reports that trucking companies are ordering vehicles in record numbers and yet are still not meeting demand. Fleets are being called upon to deliver goods, but can’t meet demand.
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Reduced trucking capacity – the shortage of drivers and its impact
Transporeon
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Since the third quarter of 2017, many manufacturers have been regularly confronted by scarcity in the transportation market – a problem they haven’t encountered in years. Freight prices are also going up because of carrier rate increases since the last half of 2017. Shippers are feeling the effects of scarce carrier capacity.
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How Supply Chain Leaders Make Sustainability Their Core Mission
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 3, 2022
The results, based on a representative survey among more than 200 companies, shed unparalleled insight into key challenges in the industry, as well as best practices to improve supply chain performance and operation. Want to be a sustainability leader while also meeting demand? Rethink Partnerships. It’s time to rethink everything.
3 things supply chain leaders can do to leverage talent for the digital supply chain
AIMMS
JANUARY 25, 2018
The skills of the past are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of today’s complex, fast- moving digital environment , or prepare for the future. 30% of respondents in an APICS survey stated lack of knowledge transfer or training was a key challenge, among the top 5. There is also a talent shortage.
Lack of Safe Truck Parking Remains an Issue for 2021
Blue Grace Logistics
JANUARY 21, 2021
Jason’s Law Truck Parking Survey and Assessment was developed and implemented to identify driver safety problems and avoid further tragedy. These reports included a 15% hike in miles traveled between 2012 and 2017 in addition to locations that were identified as problematic in a separate survey from 2014.
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Supply Chain Talent Matters More than Ever
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 21, 2021
According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. A skills assessment survey was done to measure potential gaps against a pre-determined skills matrix. The 2017 hurricane season,” Mr. Herzog said, “was a big event on our journey.
3 Stats That Prove the Need for a Digital Control Tower
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2018
Stat: Only 6% of 623 supply chain professionals across 17 countries think they have achieved supply chain visibility, according to a survey by GEODIS. Stat: When PwC surveyed 209 global companies , 74% agreed that the number of entities in the supply chain has increased in the past three years.
Mitigating Logistics Risk Through Blockchain
Shipchain
OCTOBER 16, 2018
According to Freight Waves , the threat of employee fraud, counterfeit products, and illegal business practices, forced companies to increase their expenditure on risk analytics by 35 percent in 2017. Visibility shortages were one of the biggest concerns in Deloitte’s 2013 Global Supply Chain Risk Survey for good reason.
Today’s Freight Capacity Crisis: Where Do We Go from Here?
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2018
More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. That all changed with the summer of 2017. A 2017 study from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) found that 19.5
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E-Commerce Sales Continue to Grow, Changing Trucking Operations
Penske Move Ahead
MAY 28, 2020
What's more, from 1999-2017, e-commerce sales increased from less than 1% of total U.S. In the Impacts of E-Commerce on the Trucking Industry report, the American Transportation Research Institute found that average trip lengths decreased by 37% between 2000 and 2017, while urban vehicle miles traveled have increased for much of this time.
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Status Updates and ETA Top Customer Must-Haves, Says Survey
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 24, 2018
Over three-quarters of consumers want to receive updates on the status of their orders when purchasing goods, and they won’t hesitate to switch brands if supply chain performance fails to meet their expectations. Seventy-eight percent of consumers surveyed expect to receive updates on the status of their orders.
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Evolving Consumer Demands Prompt Continued Changes in Logistics
Blue Grace Logistics
MARCH 17, 2020
Logistics Technology Evolves to Meet Demands. Many logistics divisions are turning to technology to help meet evolving demands. Demand planning software is changing to make sure suppliers are ready to meet demands. IoT – The Internet of Things has major potential to help suppliers meet stringent demands.
Integrated Tech Will Help Solve Driver and Skills Shortages, Says Survey
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 30, 2019
These were two of the key findings from Paragon Software Systems’ annual UK customer survey, which was completed by more than 100 industry professionals. This represents a 20% increase when compared to last year’s results (46%) and a significant 62% rise from 2017 (34%), suggesting a growing concern amongst businesses within the marketplace.
3 things supply chain leaders can do to leverage talent for the digital supply chain
AIMMS
JANUARY 25, 2018
The skills of the past are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of today’s complex, fast- moving digital environment , or prepare for the future. 30% of respondents in an APICS survey stated lack of knowledge transfer or training was a key challenge, among the top 5. There is also a supply chain talent shortage.
Warehousing News Roundup: March 4, 2019
Stord
MARCH 3, 2019
According to officials, 75% of ships that went through the port last year used landside electricity (rather than their own engines) while docked, up from 68% in 2017. A recent survey shows that most Americans want to support more efficient and environmentally-conscious manufacturing and farming.
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Scaling the Supply Chain: A Comparative Analysis of Logistics in SMEs and Startups
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 2, 2023
To provide a comprehensive overview, the author draws from various academic studies, reports, and surveys to shed light on the latest trends and best practices in supply chain management. A recent survey by Accenture (2021) revealed that 72% of SMEs and 78% of startups are actively investing in digital supply chain solutions.
Jobs and Career Paths in Supply Chain and Logistics
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 18, 2019
Source: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2017 Survey. Demand Planner: This role involves forecasting and estimating future demand for a company’s products, and working with multiple supply chain functions to meet it, while also avoiding over-supply. Other Supply Chain Careers.
8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain
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. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Now for those statistics I mentioned.
The 5 Key Reasons Why Data Quality Is So Important
GlobalTranz
JUNE 29, 2017
Data is collected when an inspection is completed, an employee’s performance is reviewed, and maintenance is recorded, or even when a safety meeting is conducted. There are no old surveys to throw out or extra printing costs. And certainly, no one left using an old version of the survey. Solution: REAL TIME DATA.
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[Infographic] 21st Third Party Logistics Study Shows Increased Use of 3PLs & Shippers
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. The IT Gap Has Reached a Record-Low.
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Top 30 U.S. Ports 2017: Digitization is driving change
247 Customs Broker
MAY 7, 2018
million twenty-foot equivalent units [TEU], making 2017 our busiest year ever,” says Mario Cordero, executive director of Port of Long Beach. Port terminal survey reveals more on automation trends. But as we saw in our survey, exploration and implementation will continue to evolve to meet the needs of their shippers.
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Bringg
NOVEMBER 23, 2017
Imperial College’s Consumer Shopping Survey shows that 74% of UK online shoppers consider convenience of delivery the most important factor influencing their purchase. This eDelivery Index of 2017 shows some shocking numbers highlighting the failings on retailers from UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain.
Observations from the 71st AHR Expo
WorkWave
JANUARY 24, 2019
Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened in 2017 and is the first professional sports stadium in the world to achieve LEED Platinum certification. The 2019 AHR Expo Exhibitor Economic Outlook Survey , sponsored by the ASHRAE Journal , suggests that this will be a good year for businesses in the industry. Optimistic Outlook for 2019.
Integrated technology playing critical part in transport planning as concerns around driver shortage continue to grow, says Paragon survey
247 Customs Broker
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
These were two of the key findings from Paragon Software Systems’ annual UK customer survey, which was completed by more than 100 industry professionals. This represents a 20% increase when compared to last year’s results (46%) and a significant 62% rise from 2017 (34%), suggesting a growing concern amongst businesses within the marketplace.
Building the Business Case for Supply Chain Risk Management
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Are you confident that it’ll perform well and you’ll meet all the requirements of your target audience? To know the most difficult challenges as perceived by supply chain professionals, we turn to the SCM World’s 2017 Future of Supply Chain survey.
Survive and thrive in the capacity crunch
Transporeon
MARCH 5, 2018
percent in 2017, while trucks moved more than 10.4 are moved by truck, but there is a shortage of over 100,000 drivers this year needed to meet rising demand. Results from our recent survey of the North American carrier community reveal the scale of the issue. billion in 2016 and are projected to increase by 2.8
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Establishing Product Management; Product Management Tools
3PL Insights
JANUARY 29, 2017
Survey: Product Management Tools. I’m conducting a survey of b-to-b product managers and what applications they do (and don’t) use. Take the 2017 SiriusDecisions Product Management Tools Survey now ! Here’s just a few of the places you can meet me in person in the next few months (more to come!).
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This Week in Logistics News (September 17 – 23)
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
According to new research from Mercatus and conducted by Brick Meets Click, lower service fees is the top reason shoppers choose grocery pickup over delivery. According to the survey, half of grocery customers surveyed said they would choose next day delivery or longer if they could pay even lower pickup fees.
Top 30 U.S. Ports 2017: Digitization is driving change – Supply Chain 24/7
247 Customs Broker
MAY 7, 2018
million twenty-foot equivalent units [TEU], making 2017 our busiest year ever,” says Mario Cordero, executive director of Port of Long Beach. Port terminal survey reveals more on automation trends. But as we saw in our survey, exploration and implementation will continue to evolve to meet the needs of their shippers.
Top Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Qualified Drivers
Women in Trucking
MARCH 9, 2020
percent increase in female drivers from 2017 to 2018, Shaver says. It’s remarkable, then, that a recent customer survey by DriverIQ, a provider of back- ground screening for the trucking industry, showed that 35 percent of companies have NO programs aimed at recruiting and retaining women drivers!
Reduced trucking capacity due to driver shortages
Transporeon
APRIL 9, 2019
Since the third quarter of 2017, many manufacturers have been regularly confronted by scarcity in the transportation market – a problem they haven’t encountered in years. Freight prices are also going up because of carrier rate increases since the last half of 2017. The driver shortage is affecting available trucking capacity.
5 Future Applications of the Industrial Internet of Things in Manufacturing & Logistics
GlobalTranz
MARCH 18, 2016
In a 2012 survey by Forrester and Zebra Consulting, reports Cigniti Technologies , only 15 percent of manufacturers had implemented at least one Industrial Internet of Things solution. 76 percent of manufacturers expect to launch Industrial Internet of Things applications and use of smart devices by the end of 2017.
Reduced transport capacity – the shortage of drivers and its impact on industry and trade
Transporeon
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Regularly since Q3 2017, many shipping companies have been confronted by transport scarcity – a problem they’ve never known before. In the second scenario, customer satisfaction is negatively affected – which is particularly difficult when companies are trying their best to meet ever-increasing customer expectations and requirements.
Conflict resolution
Automotive Logistics
JANUARY 10, 2019
An aftermarket report published by Transparency Market Research suggested the disposable packaging market would be the largest contributor to the global automotive parts packaging market between 2017 and 2027 (Automotive Parts Packaging market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2017-2027).
Bolloré Logistics Japan Deliver Tallest and Heaviest Cargo to Uzbekistan
Logistics Manager
JANUARY 13, 2019
The project was originally awarded to Bolloré Japan in 2017 and by the end of September 2018 had successfully transported 24 heavy-lift units using hydraulic trailers, 17 of the units were well in excess 100 MT each. The post Bolloré Logistics Japan Deliver Tallest and Heaviest Cargo to Uzbekistan appeared first on Logistics Manager.
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247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
The study is a global body of research analyzing how manufacturers , transportation and logistics (T&L) firms, and retailers are preparing to meet the growing needs of the on-demand economy. Key Survey Findings. Only 39 percent of supply chain respondents reported operating at an omnichannel level.
2020 Freight Shipping Outlook: More Capacity Could Heat Competition
Freight Center
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
That hasn’t happened in 2019, largely because carriers reinvested a lot of the income they made in 2017 and 2018 into buying new trucks. New orders for heavy trucks hit a record high of 53,100 in August 2018, 150% higher than they were in August 2017. Bureau of Labor Statistics Pushes Back on Driver Shortage Claim.
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Transportation Management System ROI: What Other Business Areas Can Benefit?
GlobalTranz
APRIL 21, 2017
A 2017 survey of shippers found that up to 40 percent are concerned over continued delays and failure to deliver products on time and as expected. Therefore, knowing when the cheapest or most commonly used carrier is no longer helping your business grow and meet customer expectations is essential to ensuring customers are happy.
Transport Drones & Autonomous Vehicles: The Transportation Mode Dance Card is Getting Full
GlobalTranz
APRIL 7, 2016
Amazon has already created plans to have Prime Air up and running by the end of 2017, if not sooner, and Adirienne Seiko of Material Handling and Logistics magazine points to the use of drones to deliver parcels across the country that weigh less than 6.615 lbs (3 kg). Air and Small Package.
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