Study: operational costs of trucking climbed 6 percent in 2017
DC Velocity
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Increase caused by rise in fuel prices, maintenance on more complex vehicles, higher driver wages, ATRI says.
2017 Food & Beverage Industry Study
Mazars Ledger
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Mazars USA LLP is pleased to announce the results of the 2017 Food & Beverage Industry Study. The survey was… The post 2017 Food & Beverage Industry Study appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
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Digital Transformation: An Imperative for Industrial Manufacturing in 2017
GlobalTranz
MARCH 24, 2017
A GT Nexus study found 75 percent of respondents describe digital transformation of the supply chain as “important.”. That same study found only 5 percent of those surveyed were very satisfied with their digital progress so far. The good news is executives are aware of the importance of digital transformation.
Transparency and Overcapacity: Where Freight is Going in 2017
Freightos
JANUARY 17, 2017
Where Freight is Going in 2017. For global forwarders and carriers, 2017 is kicking off with a hesitant excitement, accompanied by some very real worries. The post Transparency and Overcapacity: Where Freight is Going in 2017 appeared first on Freightos. Transparency and Overcapacity. By Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos.
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Mazars USA 2017 Food & Beverage Industry Study: The Results Webcast
Mazars Ledger
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
WEBCAST | Food & Beverage | Manufacturing & Distribution September 7, 2017 | 11 AM EST Louis J. Biscotti | Partner,… The post Mazars USA 2017 Food & Beverage Industry Study: The Results Webcast appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
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NACFE study: fleets adopting efficiency technologies save millions at the pump
Fleet Owner
AUGUST 28, 2018
Average miles per gallon for the 20 fleets included in the research was 7.28
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Essential Strategies for Alignment of Sustainable Procurement
SIPMM Professional Publications
JULY 11, 2019
According to a global study, 2017 Sustainable Procurement Barometer, conducted by EcoVadis and HEC, 97% of the surveyed supply chain professionals from a total of 120 companies regard sustainable procurement as highly important. Today, companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of sustainable procurement.
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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes (Q3 2017)
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
I’m in New Orleans this week speaking at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference. I’ll share my takeaways in a future post, but in the meantime, check out the top posts and new episodes from Q3 2017 (if you missed the top posts and the new episodes from Q1 and Q2, you can read/watch them here and here , respectively). New Episodes.
Study reveals good air quality around Port of Tyne
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 20, 2021
The study, conducted by highly regarded air quality expert Ove Arup and Partners, has also verified that Port -related activity accounts for just 1-2% of total air pollutant concentrations and that levels can be officially classified as ‘minor’ when compared to existing background concentrations of air pollutants.
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[Infographic] 21st Third Party Logistics Study Shows Increased Use of 3PLs & Shippers
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. 3PLs and Shippers Report Positive Partnership Outcomes.
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Takeaways from Manhattan Associates’ Momentum 2017 Conference
Talking Logistics
MAY 25, 2017
Addressing this problem is at the heart of Manhattan Associates’ Active Solutions, which the company introduced a couple of weeks ago at its Momentum 2017 conference. Director of Transportation at Giant Eagle, presented a great customer case study on how the company transformed its transportation operations.
Supply Chain Basics with Jason Miller
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020
His primary research stream examines firms’ logistics operations, with an emphasis on studying motor carrier safety, productivity, pricing dynamics, and driver turnover. He was recognized as the undergraduate faculty member who had the greatest impact on students based on the 2017 graduating senior survey.
5 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management
Logistics Bureau
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. As at December of 2017, Terex was making plans to integrate the yard management solution with its ERP platform to enable even greater functionality.
The Revenue Engine with Kara Smith Brown
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In 2017 Kara leveraged her prior corporate experience to launch LeadCoverage, a strategy consultancy addressing all elements of the B2B sales conversion cycle for supply chain companies. Packed with real-world case studies and actionable strategies, this playbook is essential for both seasoned professionals and newcomers.
Driving the Mission with Graig Morin
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
He has spent countless hours studying the industry and all of its workings. In January of 2017, Graig and Christine decided it was time to build the family-friendly transport company that Graig had been dreaming about for decades.
RFID Enables Nearly 100% Order Accuracy for Retail
Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Measuring a sample of more than 1 million items from five leading retailers and eight brand owners, the study also found that when RFID was not implemented, 69 percent of orders shipped and received from brands to their retailer partners contained data errors. Researchers anticipate Phase 2 will be completed in mid-2019. .
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Supply Chains Disruptions at Highest Rate in 3 Years
Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Supply chain disruptions continue to grow at an alarming rate, according to a new study, 2018 EventWatch Supply Chain Disruption Report, by Resilinc. Key report highlights include: Supply chain impact events occurred at a record rate in the first half of 2018, reaching 29%, as compared to 25% in 2017 and 19% in 2016.
Getting Away from Excel Spreadsheets: A Project Logistics Case Study
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 31, 2017
And if you’re attending the CSCMP EDGE 2017 conference next month in Atlanta, Ms. Hennecke will be presenting this case study there, so make sure you don’t miss it! I’ll leave you with her parting words with regards to digitizing your supply chain: “Don’t wait, get started, do something.
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Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 11, 2021
His primary research stream examines firms’ logistics operations, with an emphasis on studying motor carrier safety, productivity, pricing dynamics, and driver turnover. He was recognized as the undergraduate faculty member who had the greatest impact on students based on the 2017 graduating senior survey.
UPS Global Pulse of the Online Shopper study highlights myriad consumer preferences
Logistics Management
APRIL 11, 2018
The survey is based on feedback from a comScore survey of more than 18,000 global online shoppers and was issued over the first three quarters of 2017. UPS said this study evaluated consumer shopping habits from pre-purchase to post-delivery, with respondents having made a minimum of two online purchases over a three-month timeframe.
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49 Companies Are Taking Unstructured Approach to Corruption
Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
A new study, “ The Fight Against Corruption: Insights Into Ethical Performance in Global Supply Chains ” found that the world’s average business ethics score is 42.4, A new study by EcoVadis, based on more than 20,000 company assessments conducted by from January 2017 to June 2018, across 100 countries and 150 industries.
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Warehouse Automation: Top Five Factors Impacting Adoption
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 4, 2023
ARC Advisory Group’s Global Warehouse Automation Research study is now complete and available for purchase. The research process includes an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s research study.
The five most popular ‘Logistics In War’ posts of 2017
Logistics in War
DECEMBER 26, 2017
With 2017 drawing to a close, I am proud to present the five most read articles of the year. Implicit in this is shared trust, a factor emphasised in this years most popular post … Most popular post for 2017 – ‘The trust deficit – why do we expect logistics to fail us?’ By David Beaumont.
Microgrid Economics – Microgrids Growing Faster Than Larger Grids
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 3, 2023
According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the average cost of a US commercial PV system has fallen by about 60% since 2017. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the average cost of a US grid-scale battery has fallen by about 75% since 2017. million in 2017. million in 2022, up from $1.2
7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management
Logistics Bureau
MAY 24, 2019
The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. As of December 2017, Terex was planning to integrate the yard management solution with its ERP platform to enable even greater functionality. Sunsweet Growers.
This Week in Logistics News (March 6-10, 2017)
Talking Logistics
MARCH 10, 2017
FMCSA confirms permanent ‘restart rollback’ based on study results (CCJ). Descartes Reports Fiscal 2017 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. January 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). (WSJ – sub. CX North America Integrates Its Freight Collaboration Platform With Active Aero Group’s Technology.
How Using ERP can Help Fund New Innovations for Your Business
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JULY 2, 2019
A recent study out from PwC in November 2018 week shows R&D spending by companies reached record levels in 2018—a good sign for the future. The study looks at the 1,000 public companies around the world that spend the most on R&D, and found a hefty 11.4% jump from 2017, to a record-high $782 billion.
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74 Where Does Supply Chain Design End and Planning Begin? (Takeaways from LLamasoft’s SummerCon 2017 Conference)
Talking Logistics
JUNE 29, 2017
The answers were revealed at the SummerCon 2017 conference a couple of weeks ago where LLamasoft introduced “Planning by Design” and SupplyChainPlanning.com, which the company describes as “building blocks to improve your current planning capabilities through design technology.”. What would this “next generation solution” be?
Auto Supplier Relations Not All That Sunny
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 14, 2018
Five of the six major automakers manufacturing and selling vehicles in North America fell in their annual supplier relations rankings, according to the results of the 18th annual North American Automotive OEM - Supplier Working Relations Index Study conducted by Planning Perspectives, Inc. million light vehicles in N.A. Ford is fourth (363).
Top Trends in Freight Forwarder Digitization
Freightos
MARCH 4, 2020
This year’s Freightos mystery shopper study looked to answer these questions. . For previous years’ reports: 2015 , 2017 , 2018. In the study we looked to online spot quoting as a proxy for the overall digitization of the industry as it’s often a shipper’s first encounter with forwarders. Keep reading for the highlights OR.
Converting More Leads to Loads with John Simpson
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
I’m from Holland, Michigan and went to Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, studying political science. I joined in January 2017. We’re an email, texting, video platform for salespeople. The company is based in Indianapolis. [01:14] 01:14] Tell us a little bit about yourself. After graduating, I worked at a deli for a while.
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20 Years of Outsourcing Come Back to Haunt Boeing
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Boeing is now a case study in how not to outsource a supply chain. In 2017, a billion-dollar extension contract worth $1 billion and covering 30 years was signed between Boeing and Dassault. These suppliers, in turn, outsourced various parts of the modules they produced to their suppliers. Quality issues have recently bedeviled Boeing.
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Warehouse Automation Global Market Update
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 13, 2018
ARC Advisory Group released its updated Warehouse Automation & Control (WAC) market study last week. This research is an evaluation of the market with detailed analysis of the 2017 base year and a five-year forecast through 2022.
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Is Saint-Gobain Serious About Reducing Their Carbon Footprint?
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 31, 2022
The 2030 roadmap is targeting a reduction in CO2 emissions of 33% for scopes 1 and 2, and of 16% for scope 3, versus 2017 ( definition for scopes 1, 2, and 3 ). The Coupa tool provides a much more efficient way to conduct cost saving/sustainability studies. The company typically does 25 to 50 studies per year.
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Warehouse Robots Enable a Digital Transformation
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 13, 2018
Because about half of this company’s 2017 revenues are related to warehousing services, several of their digital projects have been related to improving efficiency in their warehouses. This case study describes their approach to testing out mobile logistics robots. A leading MRO began a digital transformation three years ago.
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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.
Walmart in a World on Fire
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
By 2017, Walmart had met its goal of doubling the transportation’s fleets efficiency. Henderson sums up the Walmart case study by saying, “Walmart’s breakthrough came from focusing on the everyday operational details of the business – from a profoundly different perspective.”.
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Foreign Trade Zone Update: Two Developments You Must Watch Today
Now, That's Logistics
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Last year the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) asked CBP to delay the planned September 16, 2017 transition of the Application for Foreign-Trade Zone Admission and/or Status Designation from the agency’s legacy computer system to the new Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) platform, American Shipper reports.
Importance of Weather Insights in Supply Chain Management
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. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. Importance of Weather Insights in Supply Chain Management.
Dare to Compare: Mazars USA’s Consumer Products Annual Benchmarking Study
Mazars Ledger
DECEMBER 11, 2017
To facilitate the decision making process,… The post Dare to Compare: Mazars USA’s Consumer Products Annual Benchmarking Study appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States. Monitoring key financial indicators is critical to sound business decisions and long-term financial success.
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40 Companies See Strongest Working Capital Performance Since Recession
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 24, 2018
However, a new study shows that the deterioration in receivables is masked by a significant slowing of payments to suppliers. 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
Reshoring Isn’t Happening
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 23, 2018
Kearney publishes an annual study on reshoring. Their July 2018 release - their fourth annual “Reshoring Index” - shows record imports from traditional offshoring countries in 2017.
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61 Executive Rounding: Taking the Organization’s Vitals
The Lean Thinker
OCTOBER 5, 2017
Background: I wrote an article appearing in the current (October 2017) issue of AME Target Magazine (page 20) that profiles two very different organizations that have both seen really positive shifts in their culture. Sara Abshari and Eileen Jaskuta are presenting the Meritus story at the AME conference next week (October 9, 2017).
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Anfac study downgrades port logistics in Spain
Automotive Logistics
AUGUST 1, 2018
The Spanish automotive manufacturers’ association, Anfac, has just released its annual Maritime Port Logistics Grading study, which identifies Santander (pictured), Sagunto and Pasajes ports as currently the best for vehicle processing in Spain. One aspect the study identified as being key was good road access to ports.
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