Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In 2022, the Postal Service processed more than 11.7 Conducted across key trading regions, the survey gathered insights from 978 leaders, emphasizing the importance of robust global trade intelligence for competitive and compliant operations. billion mailpieces and packages during the holiday season. In 2023, Amazon delivered around 5.9

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 7, 2022

SYSPRO surveyed CFOs and finance leaders in a variety of industries and learned that they’ve had to undertake a more flexible role than in previous years. Here are some of the major growth opportunities identified by survey respondents: 1. Operationalizing digitization and automation. On-premises to cloud data migration. eCommerce.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2022

Escher , a global leader transforming postal operators and couriers, has published the results of its fifth annual Future of Posts survey. The Future of Posts 2022 Report highlights insights from a total of 284 respondents from 91 national postal operators from around the world. The Last Mile is Key.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2022

A recent survey of 200 supply chain management professionals across companies with 500+ employees, conducted by Edelman Intelligence, has found market insights, confidence levels and trends for this peak season and beyond. Even with that in mind, 85% of those surveyed have a positive view of how their revenue will look in the next year.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The past year has shown us that if organizations and industries are to keep up with the fast-paced change and uncertainty of the current market, they need to accelerate their digital transformation strategy. Survey 2021 expressing a healthy return to pre-pandemic trading conditions. Digitalization remains key to success.

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GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

You must be prepared with the right tools and strategies. Here are a few things this guide will help you : Develop strategies to navigate disruptions Plan out your resources accordingly so that you ship your items quickly and efficiently. Develop a multi-carrier strategy. Establish you budget. Expect supply chain disruptions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2023

As we turn the page on 2022 , I’d like to make five supply chain predictions about what to expect for 2023. 2022 saw China’s economy grow at a historically low level of 3%, owing to the zero-COVID policy and slowing export volumes. Organizations will be pressured to reduce costs and do more with less. As the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

New Survey Highlights Confidence in Supply Chain Operations Despite Challenges. With mounting last mile costs, this early May blog post sought to provide shippers with clarity around the growing demand for final mile logistics and keeping costs under control with proactive shipping strategies. #5.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Yet, peak season does seem to be less stressful than last year, and a recent survey of 200 supply chain management professionals across companies with 500+ employees, conducted by Edelman Intelligence, has found some surprising facts about the coming peak season. Offering consultative guidance in supply chain strategy. .

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

Navigating the Storm: Strategies for SMB Importers in 2024 There is no golden ticket for solving these challenges. They should monitor the evolving geopolitical situation and adjust their shipping strategies accordingly. In other words, this is a far cry from 2021 and its dramatic capacity shortage.

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WorkWave

MARCH 31, 2022

In a recent survey of pest professionals, social media advertising and online reviews took the lead when respondents were asked about which marketing strategies they plan to spend more on in the next 12 months. The post Growth Is Top of Mind for Pest Control Operators in 2022 appeared first on WorkWave.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Glenn Taylor | Sourcing Journal November 02, 2023 In an improving sign for the retail supply chain, the majority of shippers surveyed by third-party logistics (3PL) provider BlueGrace Logistics—64.4 Lockard called the excess inventory levels closing 2022 a “big driver” of the current freight recession. This is a slight jump from 61.7

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. rules issued in October 2022 restricted exports to semiconductor manufacturing facilities there as part of an effort to keep U.S. billion worth, the survey found.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

planning offers an alternative to swinging the pendulum and as the strategy that provides the supply chain resilience leaders seek. As you evaluate strategies to mitigate risk and build resilience, beware of headlines blaming JIT inventory practices and recommending a move to JIC.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

million shoppers hit the stores and the internet to capitalize on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. million people in 2022 to 121.4 Amazon’s outsize growth combined with strategy shifts at FedEx and UPS have changed the balance. million this year, up from 130.2

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Sovereignty and business A report on cloud sovereignty (The journey to cloud sovereignty: Capgemini, 2022) quotes several statistics around cloud sovereignty. Cloud sovereignty and strategy Cloud sovereignty is not a short-term issue. Questions need to be asked of the cloud provider. Where is our data stored?

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Welcome to 2022: Top 10 Supply chain logistics trends to watch out for 2022. Jumping into the new year, it is crucial for businesses to understand the logistics trends that could impact their supply chains in 2022. Find out the most important logistics trends that could impact supply chains in 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

And while this definitely points to an industry making strides, a recent Procurious survey found that 75 percent of women in supply chain experience gender-based adversity. A central part of Amazon’s ultrafast delivery strategy is its network of warehouses that the company calls same-day sites. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

A new survey suggests that a single view of inventory is becoming increasingly important in retail logistics. At its 2022 ‘European Exchange’ customer conference – this year staged in Berlin – supply chain software leader Manhattan Associates Inc.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2023

A larger share of freight forwarders and supply chain professionals this year in 2023 are expecting disruptions owing to COVID outbreaks in China and the Chinese New Year factory closures as compared to the last year (2022). “We We are looking at three different Chinese Years in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 11, 2022

In 2022, there could be even more disruption due to labour disputes and logistics issues, costing British businesses millions. Port bottlenecks and increased stockpiling are still widespread, and 75% of companies in the container logistics industry plan to rethink their logistics strategy for 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. Preliminary results from a Lucas-commissioned survey of 350 companies in the US and UK found that the majority of the companies are already employing AI in one way or another within their warehouses and distribution/fulfillment centers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2024

I want to say a special thank you to Steve Banker and Conrad Hanf who I have worked closely with for the last 10+ years on Logistics Viewpoints as well as countless research projects, surveys, and events. The seller marketplace is part of Walmart’s larger strategy to expand its services beyond those of a typical retailer.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 20, 2024

The 2024 State of Sustainable Fleets report is a tremendous resource for fleets to evaluate the range of options available and under development as they advance their strategy to meet and exceed sustainability goals.” The average retail price of hydrogen in 2023 nearly doubled from mid-2022 levels to as much as $36/kg in California.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Earlier in 2022, we conducted a survey of 8,000 consumers across North America and Europe to get a better sense of their ecommerce experience and how they were reacting to retailer performance. What’s your home delivery excellence strategy? This level of consumer activity has translated into record volumes of home deliveries.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 20, 2023

The LCI surveyed a diverse portfolio of shippers across different verticals, including consumer packaged goods (CPG), industrial and manufacturing and direct-to-consumer business to examine three primary metrics going into the next quarter. This was seen in the survey. This is the cyclical market of supply chain transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2023

Every year, the National Retail Federation conducts a survey on St. Patrick’s Day, up from 54 percent in 2022 and the highest in the history of the survey. Between August 2022 and March 2023, Amazon Air’s domestic takeoffs and landings grew 2.8 Amazon Air’s CVG hub is a critical component in that strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

At the end of September, I attended FourKites Visibility 2022 in Chicago, IL. 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. As the tagline said, I was there to learn, connect, and be inspired.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Another is getting a product strategy in place. On Monday, Roku announced its 2022 fall product lineup: a revamped version of its entry-level streaming adapter, selling for just $30, and a new, smaller subwoofer priced $50 below its existing model. One key part of this is to determine holiday hiring (see below).

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Regardless of their size, companies are reassessing their global supply chain strategies. and European companies to reevaluate their supply chain strategies. A study by PwC found that 66% of surveyed executives anticipate higher supply chain costs as a result of diversifying away from China. M VIETNAM 1.86 M SOUTH KOREA 901.88

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

trillion USD in 2022 , up 5.0% Jorge has over 15 years of global logistics experience in senior roles encompassing customer growth, product management, and strategy. Consumption and Emissions – A Growth Story. Global retail sales are expected to grow to $27.3 from last year.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. In an ever-changing landscape, the ability to be flexible and adjust your strategy as needed is what makes a manufacturer successful. But with every challenge, there is an opportunity to innovate and grow.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2022

FourKites has announced its 2022 Global Supply Chain Sustainability Summit. The half-day event will be broadcast live from Amsterdam on 9th March 2022 and be streamed to participants worldwide. CLICK HERE to register for FourKites ’ 2022 Global Supply Chain Sustainability Summit.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2021

With logistics experts estimating that high freight rates will rema­­in through 2022, maybe even 2023, now is not the time to stress over transportation costs. Driver detention is a top concern for truckers finds a 2020 Workhound survey. As a result, capacity remains tight, and freight rates continue to increase.

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3PL Links

APRIL 26, 2023

Nevertheless, with in following quarter, this strategy will need to be carried a step beyond. As a result, rather than following a single procurement strategy, several businesses will increasingly aim to create markets and capacity in Europe and North America in an effort to safeguard their business strategy in the long run.

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