Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

The survey was conducted by ISACA and the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) in August 2018, captured responses from 167 participants from across ISACA, DMDII and Manufacturing Extension Partnership stakeholders. million worker shortage is anticipated by 2022. Three-quarters of U.S.

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Food Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The 15 fleets in the annual fleet fuel survey operating 75,000 trucks saved $540,000 in 2021 compared to the average trucks on the road.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 13, 2022

Penske Logistics is requesting insights from supply chain professionals to participate in the 2023 Third-Party Logistics Study. The survey is now live and will close on June 29. A complimentary copy will be available after it is released at the CSCMP EDGE 2022 supply chain conference in September. Please click here to begin.

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TransAudit

JANUARY 13, 2025

A 2023 survey by the International Trade Centre found that 73% of small and medium-sized enterprises identified regulatory compliance as a major barrier to international trade. “Sustainability is no longer optional; it’s a necessity,” noted a 2022 report by the World Economic Forum.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In 2022, the Washington Post made a statement that buckled roads, warped train tracks, and expanded bridges were a stark reminder of the growing need to adapt quickly to a warming planet. In 2017, a study assessed extreme climate impacts on infrastructure in Europe.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 6, 2021

Penske Logistics is seeking input from supply chain professionals to participate in the 2022 Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing. The survey is now live and will close on July 2. The study is a collaboration between Penske Logistics , NTT Data Services and Penn State University. 3PLStudy.com.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2023

Data for the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index is aggregated through a survey of shippers and reflects all freight transportation modes, while correlating growth or shrinkage to overall industry volume of shipments and price of products, according to BlueGrace. from the third quarter of 2022 to the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 23, 2022

. ” These are some of the key takeaways from the 2022 update of the “ Containers Lost at Sea ” report by The World Shipping Council (WSC). Since 2011, the World Shipping Council (WSC) has undertaken a survey of its members to accurately estimate the number of containers that are lost at sea each year.

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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

JANUARY 24, 2023

Survey Says: 86% of Consumers Willing to Delay E-commerce Delivery in Favor of Sustainability Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. The Blue Yonder survey is encouraging on that front.

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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 Business Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2022

Research from DHL Express following a 2021 study reveals mixed perspectives among small and medium sized British exporters for the remainder of the year, with one-third of those who export or plan to (33%) feeling the outlook for their business is more positive for 2022, with the remaining disagreeing (30%) or undecided (37%).

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

All sorts of organizations have run studies on eco-friendly attitudes in the ecommerce industry, and we have amazingly positive news to share about what buyers are thinking. Another survey found that 73% of global consumers would “definitely” or “probably” change their buying behavior to reduce environmental impact.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

Sure, we can talk endlessly about our warehouse automation and cool robotics , outstanding service , or award-winning warehouse management system , but that’s not nearly as believable as our case studies and customer testimonials. In 2022, TikTok surpassed Google as a primary source of information for Gen Z. Low-cut jeans come to mind.)

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The “Top Employer Medium-Sized Businesses 2022” study – published on 27th November 2021 by the business magazine Focus-Business – ranks PSI Logistics GmbH among the 4,000 best employers in Germany in the current industry ranking.

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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. This level of consumer activity has translated into record volumes of home deliveries. Here are three charts that paint the whole picture.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. So, to learn more about these challenges and how companies are addressing rate increases, capacity restraints, and other issues, we sponsored a survey. Although LTL rates have been rising over the last couple of years, 81% of surveyed companies saw their LTL contract rates increase between 2021 and 2022.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 20, 2023

Shipper's Guide to Planning Ahead Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 20, 2023 Data shows there is a consensus that revenue will increase and inventory levels will build. This was seen in the survey.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Transporeon and Adrian Gonzalez, President of Adelante SCM and Founder of Talking Logistics , just published the Transportation Pulse Report 2022. This opinion was also mirrored in the answers of the survey respondents who stated that “Matching demand with capacity more efficiently” was the highest priority for them in 2022.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recently, a Grand View Research study shows that the cold chain market was estimated at USD 233.2 billion in 2022. For example, a recent study showed categories such as meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy with significant spending declines in 2022 as consumers sought more shelf-stable and affordable items.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A study by PwC found that 66% of surveyed executives anticipate higher supply chain costs as a result of diversifying away from China. Country of Origin 2020 2021 2022 2023 (first 9 months) CHINA 9.80 The underlying logistics regulations, political stability and compliance are biggest challenges. M VIETNAM 1.86 K INDIA 807.10

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

A 2023 study of over 8,000 consumers across 10 geographies, including the UK, central Europe and North America reviewed the state of ecommerce and home delivery performance. For instance, half of the early Gen X and Boomers surveyed prioritised lowest cost – and they both agreed that speed is not important.

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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. Tracking Key Performance Indicators NPTC's Benchmarking Survey, which is sponsored by Penske , provides metrics in several operating areas. “As

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IoT World Today

JULY 22, 2019

Mobile Resource Management Systems Market Study” that about 13 million devices enabled with GPS and wireless connectivity are deployed today to manage fleet vehicles, trailers, equipment and field service workers across a variety of industry verticals. Earlier this year, Driscoll and Associates observed in the “2019–20 U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 21, 2022

The study, conducted by Economist Impact, surveyed executive-level participants representing businesses in 26 major countries across the globe. of executives surveyed in South America and Africa respectively identified higher transport costs as the top limitation for increasing exports. For example, 42.5% This compared to 19.9%

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

The company, in a look toward the 2022 holiday season, said it is advancing deliveries of key items to ensure that they are available. The study, which surveyed 1,400 cybersecurity decision makers, found that 36 percent said that they are more responsible for preventing, detecting and resolving supply chain attacks than their suppliers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

One survey found that 64% of businesses across materials handling, distribution, or fulfilment had forgone business worth more than 25% of their revenue in 2022 because of staffing issues. For the reasons mentioned, recruiting new employees to replace the logistics workforce has proven extremely difficult.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Jun 13, 2022. Nearly two-thirds of businesses responding to the 2020 Gartner Sustainability Survey said they were pressured by customers to invest in sustainability initiatives while 48% said pressure was coming from investors and 48% cited regulators. Inbound Logistics. Sandra Beckwith.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

According to Gold, NRF members have made significant investments in data analysis to improve their ability to predict consumer demand to prevent bloated inventory levels that many large retailers experienced around this time in 2022. The company’s survey of Fortune 100 companies showed that 77% have implemented hybrid work schedules.

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Locus

DECEMBER 23, 2022

According to a study, there were 268 million digital buyers in the United States in the year 2022 alone. According to a study, 69% of shoppers would switch loyalty if the product they ordered didn’t reach them within two days from the assured date. percent in North America in 2022.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Studies show that in some areas, around a third of companies that were unable to fill all vacancies did not receive a single application. As studies show, young people place a high value on flat hierarchies and want modern IT systems in their day-to-day work.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 30, 2023

According to an ongoing study of 3,036 Shopify stores, the average conversion rate (visits that resulted in purchases) in 2022 was 1.3%. In fact, studies show that the more expensive your product or purchase type (such as a subscription), the more visits they will make before purchasing. Anywhere between 0.2%

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Typically product life cycle studies included just a handful of products, and results were extrapolated to similar products. For example, brand manufacturers and retailers—are beginning to perform life cycle analysis of their products to ascertain the environmental impacts of the products they sell. Companies have been facing inflation (i.e.,

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