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. What should supply chain leaders be looking for to close the talent gap?

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. As w e ’ve seen in the examples above, scenario modeling can be incredibly valuable to optimize this part of the chain.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2019

As he surveys the contract logistics environment and looks ahead to the next 12 months, Schoenfeld sees a growing number of U.S. That trend could translate into more growth for the contract logistics field in 2019. In 2018, DB Schenker opened three new contract logistics facilities in the U.S.

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Conger

MARCH 25, 2020

We analyzed 6,220 forklift repair service calls to answer the question: What are the most common forklift issues in 2019? of all work orders surveyed, the biggest category of reported issues was leaks. Travel and lift issues came in second among surveyed work orders, at 15.18% of complaints. of all work orders surveyed.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2020

Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has been selected for the A-list, the maximum score, in surveys conducted by CDP on climate change for the second year in a row now. One example being the use of carbon-neutral biogas at Toyota Material Handling Manufacturing Sweden in Mjölby, who achieved zero carbon emissions in 2019.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

My preferred measure of demand for truck transportation is an index I’ve developed with my colleague Yem Bolumole at the University of Tennessee that uses data from the Census Bureau’s and Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ Commodity Flow Survey to calculate implied demand for truck transportation.

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Freightos

MARCH 4, 2020

This trend moved forward in exciting ways in 2019. For example: CH Robinson launched Freightquote – This platform takes aim at SMBs enabling simple online search and e-booking across multiple US trucking carriers. Robinson all rolled out new digital tools in 2019. DB Schenker, Hapag-Lloyd and C.

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 13, 2022

For example, you may want to consider how your operations have gone over the last 12 months. For example, container costs have risen ten-fold when compared to statistics recorded two years ago. Recent surveys have shown that nearly 50% of shoppers intend to do their holiday shopping online. The trends are here to stay.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

In fact, IT spend as a percent of business capex crossed over the prior ~10 year average in 2019 and we see that trend extending in early 2020.”. In a 2018 survey by GEODIS, only 6% of supply chain professionals worldwide believed their companies had achieved supply chain visibility ? A Positive Example.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations. The payoff is well worth it.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 14, 2022

In 2019, China accounted for 28.7 According to the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia’s (ACCCIM) business survey report conducted by PWC Malaysia, 48 percent of businesses said improving digital capabilities was a business priority over the next three years. Top leadership support for Industry 4.0.

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ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

up compared to October 2019, before the pandemic took root. For example, Long Beach was down by 2.7% The American Shipper often commissions surveys about marine traffic and ship position data and port queue lists. This is a minuscule change of 0.2% compared to the previous month. Volumes were 7.2%

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The key difference between the two can perhaps be explained in the following example: A 3PL provider working with a paint manufacturer may package and store products as well as transport them to retailers and/or customers. million USD in 2019. The best example of a 4PL model is Amazon.com. It is predicted to reach $78,981.5

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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. 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.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A Freightos survey of 300+ companies sheds light on how importers have been navigating supply chain disruptions. Since then, we’ve sent out two similar surveys – one in June and one at the end of November – to track the effect of increased supply chain disruptions on companies ranging from small businesses to enterprise importers.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

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.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

For example, the analysis of procurement processes and expense trends might help companies select alternative or new suppliers, change the flow of supplies to optimize delivery time tables and enhance payment processes, such as double billing complaints. Additive manufacturing is expected to climb more than $20 billion by 2019.

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20Cube Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

A survey done by McKinsey and the Indian Institute of Logistics in 2019 suggests that major factors responsible for inefficient logistics in India include overburdened roadways and lack of technological advancement. example, burden on roadways can be reduced by increasing the use of rail and waterways for larger distances.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

The US-China trade war is another troubling example of how unexpected disruption can impact global trade and SMBs’ ability to compete. . FBX data shows prices for containerized freight spiked ahead of January 2019 tariffs. . In 2019, Chinese imports accounted for 40% of containerized freight arriving in US ports.

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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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TransAudit

MARCH 15, 2023

For example, the average compensation package for truckload drivers was 18% higher in 2022 compared to 2019. In a recent Logistics Management survey, about half of the respondents said that booking LTL services is sometimes a challenge. The effects may be passed on to you — for example, through increased surcharges.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. As w e ’ve seen in the examples above, scenario modeling can be incredibly valuable to optimize this part of the chain.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 27, 2024

The National Private Truck Council's 2024 Benchmarking Survey found that shipments and volume increased last year as private fleets positioned themselves as a value-added transportation solution. They started their own private fleet in September of 2019 and are now up to over 800 drivers.”

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Stord

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, retailers can earn approximately 20% of their annual sales during the Black Friday to Christmas shopping period. The e-commerce sector however has shown remarkable resilience and continued global growth in the post-pandemic era : 2019 (Pre-COVID): Online BFCM sales reached $9.4

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This article provides an overview, based on a survey of over 1,200 small businesses, of how small and midsize businesses have weathered the storm, and how a changing – and potentially recessionary – market is impacting their outlook. Door to door costs were even more significant. The results tell a mixed story. .

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

For example: Japan earthquake 2016. One source reports disruptions increased over 60% between 2019 and 2020. As an example, the same grade of steel produced in Japan and China responded differently even though the specification is standard. US-China trade war 2018. Suez Canal blockage 2021. Changing supply chain investment.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

German production companies have an unrealized demand for automated material flow systems, according to a survey by conveying roller and motor specialists Interroll. Interestingly, the survey also shows this situation in the susceptibility of warehouse processes to failures, which the respondents reported.

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Turvo

JULY 27, 2021

A report based on a survey by Finances Online found that the most critical inventory management practices for companies were forecasting (61.3%), warehouse management (50%), logistics (46.8%), and back-end technology (32.3%). For example, the WMS may not share data with the LMS or the TMS.

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ShipLilly

JULY 24, 2020

Daifuku is an example of old companies that are beginning to embrace new technologies. For example, this 83-year old establishment has experienced a significant rise in its share price; partly because it makes and sells equipment that helps in handling goods. is an example of a business that has heeded this call for new solutions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

On behalf of the VerkehrsRundschau magazine, an independent market research institute surveyed a representative number of purchasing decision-makers from the transport and logistics sectors about the best-known brands. One example is the “Best Practice Innovations” award from Logistra magazine, which belongs to the Huss publishing house.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

This is evidenced by the “Branchencheck Flurförderzeuge” (“Industrial Trucks Sector Check”), an extensive market survey conducted by Vogel Communications Group. Particularly well represented in the survey were logistics services providers and the mechanical engineering and automotive sectors.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 24, 2020

Recently, DCSA which is a nonprofit, independent organisation established in 2019 by some of the largest container shipping companies has accelerated its efforts for the standardisation of the Electronic Bill of Lading. The transformation that has taken place in the airline industry is an example of what’s possible if we work together.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 30, 2020

The American Trucking Research Institute (ATRI) recently published its annual Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry for 2019. Based on survey data, the ATRI recommends to “[i]dentify strategic locations on the National Freight Network for new or expanded parking ….” However, working fewer hours can cause costly delays.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Historically, as evidenced by a 2019 poll by the American Transportation Research Institute, turnover rates in the trucking business are substantially greater than in most occupations (ATRI). Here’s a few examples: Provide orientation and onboarding for drivers and dispatchers . Provide education and training: .

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Turvo

JUNE 16, 2020

So it comes as no surprise that the biggest challenges for shippers, according to a 2019 survey, published by Inbound Logistics , revolve around lowering freight spend and e-commerce: “Nearly two-thirds of them—63%—cite cutting transportation costs as an important focus of their logistics efforts.

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Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2022

When passenger planes were grounded during the pandemic, for example, air freight capacity shrank accordingly. In October, for example, Air Cargo News reported that IATA was painting a picture of a sector that was “not too hot/not too cold.” below 2019 levels. The airfreight industry is keeping a close eye on the signals.

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Logistics in War

MAY 1, 2020

This article survey automation in logistics and highlight areas of promise for military logistics. This threat was verified in the Defence Science Board 2019 report on ‘Survivable Logistics’. Vehicle ‘health and usage monitoring systems’ and other technologies enable decisions about capabilities to be made at a faster tempo than ever.

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