Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The food and drink ‘reformulation revolution’ continues apace in the UK’s supermarkets, according to Christmas supermarket survey figures released by CHEP UK & Ireland. Other survey findings. Bryan Roberts, an industry contributor to the Store of the Future toolkit, added: “The final quarter of 2022 is all about data collection.

Survey 59

Survey Production Data Magazine 59

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. BFCM by the Numbers Data from 2023 showed a record-setting turnout of 200.4 billion globally in 2023 , which is an 8% year-over-year increase.

Inventory Reduction 148

Inventory Reduction How To Cost Reduction Procurement Solutions 148

Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Penske Transportation Solutions has received a 2023 Military-Friendly Employer designation from VIQTORY, the publisher of the G.I. Organizations that received this distinction were culled from public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. In excess of 1,000 companies completed the survey. “We

Military 59

Military Transportation Survey Supply Chain Design 59

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 2, 2024

A 2023 survey by McKinsey reported that 79 percent of all respondents had at least some exposure to gen AI, either for work or outside of work. Before 2023, AI involved two technologies. Machine learning (ML): Using algorithms and data to detect patterns without being explicitly programmed to do so automatically.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software 105

3PL Links

APRIL 26, 2023

Revolutionizing the Industry: Discover the Top 3 Logistics Trends for 2023! 5 Ways to Manage Lean Logistics Effectively With this quarter of the year closing, logistics experts will be asking themselves one question above all others: what will the rest of 2023 bring? ” The answer is simple: data is critical.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Trends 62

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To examine supply chain management priorities, performance, and anticipated trends, APQC conducted its 10 th annual Supply Chain Management Priorities and Challenges research, including a survey of more than 350 supply chain professionals from around the world and across multiple industries. For more information on the research, click here.

Supply Chain Planning Software 166

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 166

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2024

This included cooperating on policy matters affecting the industry such as the PPWR and working together to source high quality data to inform better decision making for the business. per cent increase in pallet manufacture shown in last year’s report – and may be followed by a larger decrease for 2023. This follows the 8.3

Collaboration 59

Collaboration Data Industry Manufacturing Procurement 59

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 13, 2023

Honeywell will showcase its latest technology for the transportation, logistics and warehouse sectors at LogiMAT 2023 in Stuttgart. With many companies seeing digitalisation as a key factor for future success, discussions around digital solutions will be an integral part of LogiMAT 2023.

Supply Chain Software 43

Supply Chain Software Automation Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 43

FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

Businesses are prioritizing the speed of data propagation within their supply chains. 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. workers in 2023.

Data 52

Data Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 52

Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2022

billion loss for 2022 and that industry-wide profitability will emerge at some point in 2023. “We The situation has since righted itself, but there are some key airfreight trends that are taking shape and shippers should be paying attention to in 2023.” Capacity constraints could become a bigger issue in 2023.

Trends 60

Trends Cargo Capacity Inventory 60

Penske Move Ahead

MAY 7, 2024

Each year, Penske Truck Rental reveals the top 10 cities that people are moving to, based on one-way truck rental data. The 2023 Top Moving Destinations ( previous year ranking ) list includes: Houston, Texas (1) San Antonio, Texas (9) Charlotte, N.C. (6) This survey was live on March 27-April 2, 2024. 6) Atlanta, Ga. (5)

Trucking 26

Trucking Survey Trends Maintainability 26

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. The study is a collaboration between Penske Logistics , NTT Data Services and supply chain professor Dr. John Langley. Please click here to begin.

Study 40

Study Supply Chains Reverse logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2024

Descartes’ 2024 Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey shares responses from more than 630 companies, indicating there is a correlation between financial performance and the strategic importance senior management places on transportation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 139

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 139

IoT World Today

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Indeed, some organizations spent several years laying the foundations for data-driven strategy and remote operations even prior to COVID-19. Data-Driven Strategies Become Core Value Proposition. This core principle of creating value through logistics data has ricocheted throughout FedEx’s IT restructuring and its future plans.

Waste Reduction 122

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategy Supply Chain Design Software 122

Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

And the answer lies in how their 2023 went too. Navigating 2023’s Challenges and Looking Ahead While 2023 saw a general decrease in demand, with 60% witnessing a downturn, most attributed this to high inflation and a shift in consumer preferences. He’s obsessed with marketing, data storytelling (it’s a thing!)

Negotiating Skills 126

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Cost Reduction 126

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 There’s lots of transportation that occurs and so that’s why the truckload market took such a tremendous drop in Q1 of 2023.”

Inventory Reduction 94

Inventory Reduction Inventory Ordering Freight 94

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2024

In December of 2023 it was reported that $1.2 These solutions use natural language processing, for example, to read online publications and other data sources, make sense of what they read, contextualize the data into information, and report supply chain disruptions caused by weather, geopolitical events and other hazards in near real-time.

Supply Chain Software 156

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software 156

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This increase in spending is not due to candy prices rising, the results from the survey show an overall candy prices only increased 0.9% The data is accessible to state U.S. The investigation will assess whether Temu is meeting DSA requirements, particularly regarding providing access to public data for researchers.

Supply Chain Design Software 159

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 159

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

As we close in on the end of the year, supply chain professionals are already planning for what 2023 will bring. o9 Solutions’ supply chain experts and leaders are sharing their insights on the trends that could become prevalent in 2023 and beyond. The proliferation of data will change the scope and role of demand forecasting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 58

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Trends 58

Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Mark Derks, BlueGrace Chief Marketing Officer June 23, 2023 In the dynamic and ever-evolving logistics landscape, having access to accurate and timely data is essential. Updated quarterly, the LCI has become an important resource for shippers seeking to maximize data forecasting as part of a predictive and prescriptive analytics model.

Resource Reduction 88

Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 88

Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cassidy | JOC.com September 25, 2023 US shippers uncertain about sales and order volumes this holiday season are likely to increase less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments despite lower truckload rates, data from an industry survey suggests. Seasonally adjusted data for merchant wholesalers showed a 1.39 31 earnings call.

Inventory Reduction 62

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction 62

WorkWave

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

billion in 2023 , with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 5.7 billion as of January 2023, the demand for effective pest management solutions remains high, particularly with termites causing more than $5 billion in property damage annually. professional pest control market was valued at approximately $24.9

Trends 103

Trends Industry Cost Reduction Expense Reduction 103

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

These are questions ARC Advisory Group will seek to answer in our online survey research of supply chain executives over the next few months. The World Trade Organization publishes lots of insightful data on global trade – including trade indexes. Output rose in 8 of the 29 nations for which data was available.

Manufacturing Procurement 177

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills GEP Price Reduction 177

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.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 92

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Logistics Case Study 92

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. The latest LCI forecasts an upwards trend for Q2.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 62

Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Q1 optimism seen in BlueGrace Confidence Index Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 11, 2023 The recently-released edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index issued by Tampa, Fla.-based

Inventory Reduction 75

Inventory Reduction Optimization Software Optimization Resource Reduction 75

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2024

Today’s article is the fourth part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including environmental sustainability , last mile , and digital transformation. Survey respondents were asked to identify the top three challenges they face in implementing ESG into their supply chain.

Supply Chains 146

Supply Chains Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Sourcing Strategies 146

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. According to the survey, 55% of respondents indicated that positions for knowledge workers (e.g.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 161

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Logistics Network Optimization Software 161

Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

The following data is from a survey we conducted last month (May, 2023) across hundreds of small business importers who tap Freightos.com’s global freight marketplace. By 2023, average inventory turnover for small and midsize businesses, had dropped for the 50% percentile ShipBob seller from 1.59 The key takeaway?

Manufacturing Procurement 118

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction eCommerce 118

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

First, in the early 2000s, advancements in data analytics, RFID, and localized supply chains fueled the rise of “fast fashion.” As of 2023, the fashion industry produced a staggering 97 million tons of waste annually, including 18 million tons of leftover textiles, 2.5 US Safety Commisioners Launch Probe into Shein and Temu Two U.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software 161

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Logistics Network Optimization Software 161

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The study also provided insight into what companies are doing to address it.

Supply Chain Software 155

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chains 155

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. Inbound freight volumes also increased, with private carriers hauling 35% of inbound freight, up from 31% in 2023.

Sourcing Strategies 49

Sourcing Strategies Survey Cost Reduction Modeling Software 49

Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 27, 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.

Inventory 62

Inventory Ordering Logistics Network Optimization Software Industry 62

Penske Move Ahead

MAY 20, 2024

For fleets trying to deploy zero-emission technologies to meet some of these or their own goals, charging infrastructure gaps, consistently high battery and production costs, and power capacity constraints resulted in project delays in 2023, all of which are expected to persist for several years.

Availability 54

Availability Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction 54

Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2024

Order-level Management: The tracking of orders from inception to fulfillment, and the management of the people, processes and data connected to the order as it moves through its lifecycle. Businesses can use this data to identify trends, forecast future demand , and make informed decisions about expansion or diversification.

Cost Reduction 93

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction Ordering 93

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In fact, ONS data has revealed that nearly one third of UK businesses are experiencing labour shortages after an increase in economic inactivity post-pandemic. The survey also found that 50% of the logistics-focused organisations surveyed are leaning into centralising operations (e.g., centralised transportation planning).

Supply Chain Software 46

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction 46

Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

A recent Freightos Group survey on long-term ocean container contract reliability found that at the start of the pandemic when ocean spot rates first surged, importers saw 34% of their contracted containers rolled by carriers prioritizing more lucrative spot shipments. Here too, other industries (even closer to home) can provide guidance.

Industry 98

Industry Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Logistics 98