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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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. They forecast that revenue derived from exports will increase by more than 50% over the next five years, up from only 18% who projected this level of increase in 2017.

Resource Reduction 126

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. The techniques require different degrees of sophistication, but even the relatively simple exercise of putting data from different sources in the same space and producing a visual representation can suggest strategies for transformation. Getting There.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 9, 2018

From limited visibility beyond their tier-one suppliers to teams that don't have the capabilities to deliver on the strategy, procurement officers have their work cut out for them. Yet challenges remain: More than half (51%) of procurement leaders surveyed do not believe their teams have the capabilities to deliver their procurement strategy.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Editor's Note: Our friend, Jim Bierfeldt with LogisticsMarketing.com , came up with a 3PL Survey for buyers of logistics services. Take the survey below. Over the past few years, we have surveyed about 350 different buyers of logistics services. Three themes emerged from survey results : YOU DON’T KNOW MY BUSINESS!

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

significantly improved their ability to generate cash in 2017, producing the strongest working capital performance since 2008. In 2017, companies significantly extended payments to suppliers, taking 3.4 In 2017, companies significantly extended payments to suppliers, taking 3.4 working capital performance in 2017.

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Carter Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

According to a report* by UCL Hazard Research Center, there were 16 weather-related events in 2017 in the United States alone that cost one billion dollars each. As your company has most likely experienced, the weather is a huge influencer in a supply chain’s strategy, performance, and bottom line. Creating competitive advantage.

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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. Most importantly, no one expects that rates will decline in 2017. Contact us today.

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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. Adapt the freight allocation strategy to handle scarcity .

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 19, 2017

2017 is projected to be a year in which more shippers break out of the mold, embracing newer transportation management systems ( TMSs ). Unfortunately, this means predictions for adoption rates in 2017 would be likely to remain in this range. It is in your best interest to implement a TMS now, and 2017 is the year to do it.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Results from the 2017 study show that roughly 75% of respondents are using the mix strategy (be all things to all people) as the predominant approach for their companies compared to the 51% who we reported utilizing a mix strategy in our 2016 results. in 2017 versus 20.8% The Impact of Technology.

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Morai Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Survey results from ‘623 supply chain professionals across 17 countries’, concluded that one of the top industry challenges was ‘facing global competition’. Statistics reveal that in 2017, ‘full supply chain visibility’ became the 3rd ‘most important strategic priority’. Visibility. Customer-Centric Approach.

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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!

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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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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. We found three key strategies that could serve as a blueprint for other supply chains: Rethink Packaging.

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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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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. In March 2017, for example, Walmart pulled the plug on building a 1.2-million-square-foot

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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. They forecast that revenue derived from exports will increase by more than 50% over the next five years, up from only 18% who projected this level of increase in 2017.

Resource Reduction 60

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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.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Mates in Mind was established in 2017 to address mental ill health in the construction sector and more recently, has partnered with an increasing number of logistic and transport companies.

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Carter Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

According to a report* by UCL Hazard Research Center, there were 16 weather-related events in 2017 in the United States alone that cost one billion dollars each. As your company has most likely experienced, the weather is a huge influencer in a supply chain’s strategy, performance, and bottom line. Automation for operational processes.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2017

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. Manufacturing companies are realizing how much there is to gain from inbound marketing strategies. A documented strategy gets results. Going forward.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation. That all changed with the summer of 2017. While the hurricanes of 2017 were the tipping point that finally drug us into this tight capacity market, they weren’t the sole reason.

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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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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. Retailers need a clear returns strategy and one that makes the process clear and easy for consumers to follow. Returns Management.

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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.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

The November 1977 issue of Harvard Business Review carried an article titled “ Logistics – Essential to Strategy ”. In 2017 the transportation sector alone contributed 8.9 Statistics from another survey revealed that 56 percent of online customers in the age group of 18-34 years look for same day delivery options.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 18, 2019

Source: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2017 Survey. Here are some of the planning roles that you could aim for: Supply Chain Planner : Typically a management role with responsibility to analyse supply chain performance and develop strategies for improvement. Other Supply Chain Careers.

Manufacturing Procurement 89

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2017

There are no old surveys to throw out or extra printing costs. And certainly, no one left using an old version of the survey. There is a pressing need to eliminate the lag time between when a survey is completed in the field and when it is received. Solution: REAL TIME DATA.

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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. The IT Gap Has Reached a Record-Low.

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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 30 U.S.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The majority of respondents taking part in the 2019 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals/Penske Logistics Young Professionals Survey, which surveyed more than 100 supply chain professionals under age 30, said they enjoy working in the supply chain and that it makes them content.

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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 ! Jeff Lash (@jefflash) January 26, 2017. Jeff Lash (@jefflash) January 12, 2017. How well do they work?

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Transporeon

APRIL 2, 2019

It looks like they are marching upwards through 2017, which means shippers need to take early action now. Through 2017, most shippers anticipate rising freight rates (56%). Many shippers expect prices to remain stable (44%) but no-one thinks that rates will decline (Transporeon/Xeneta survey, 2016).

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Another is getting a product strategy in place. 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. One key part of this is to determine holiday hiring (see below).

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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 30 U.S.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 27, 2019

It’s the second consecutive year that these company obtains that valuation, according to the Randstad Employer Brand Research report elaborated from more than 7,200 surveys nationwide. In the global market it grows 17% in 2017 and only in Spain the turnover of electronic commerce increased almost 25% year-on-year, reaching 6,756.9

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