Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 15, 2024

Descartes Systems Group has released findings from its study What Are Companies Doing to Survive the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge? To help drive productivity gains for labor workers, the top technology choices in the study were delivery route optimization (54%) and driver mobile productivity (45%) solutions.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The 2023 Third-Party Logistics Study, released today at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals EDGE conference in Nashville, Tennessee, provides industry insights into the current state of the 3PL market, the importance of relationships and the value 3PLs provide. Traditionally, this has hovered around 90% or above.

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

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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.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 92

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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

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

She says it’s going to study the latest marketplace trends, come up with strategies to tackle fraud within brokerage operations and work on short, medium, and long-term legislative and regulatory solutions. In fact, a significant portion (59%) of carriers plan to adopt EVs by the end of 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2024

In December of 2023 it was reported that $1.2 Mr. Daniels reports they have 870 employees, so based on a market study recently completed by ARC, this claim is credible. First, it is done through surveys. But no survey-based mapping is ever complete. Lately, Exiger has been in the news.

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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.

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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. 31 earnings call. Seasonally adjusted data for merchant wholesalers showed a 1.39 a year ago.

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

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In 2017, a study assessed extreme climate impacts on infrastructure in Europe. It was reported in August 2023 that within a two-week time span, there had been ten instances in which the Houston area roadways sustained heat related damages, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

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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. Here’s some key highlights from the Q3 2023 LCI: Anticipated revenue maintains a positive trend.

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Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Superconductivity Prelude Late in July 2023, South Korean researchers made headlines with a potential discovery – now mostly debunked – of a material that enabled superconductivity at room temperature. LK-99 Replication Vlog (August 3rd, 2023) Insane that @andrewmccalip @zebulgar & team pulled this off so quickly.

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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. Supply chains will become the strategic drivers of business.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Zebra Technologies Corporation today released the findings of its 2023 Global Warehousing Study, which confirmed 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by 2028 which will help increase inventory visibility and reduce out-of-stocks.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The seven industry bodies dedicated to container safety, collaborating as the Cargo Integrity Group, highlight an independent study carried out by researchers at Italian University Politecnico di Torino into shipper and forwarder application of the CTU Code.

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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.

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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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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The comprehensive study, now in its fourth iteration, gathered responses from nearly 200 young professionals under the age of 30. Karyn Troxell, vice president of human resources for Penske Logistics, who participated in the study, is optimistic about the industry's potential. "For

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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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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. Whitepaper.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

According to a recent survey, 76% of supply chain and logistics leaders are experiencing notable workforce shortages in their operations, with 37% of respondents characterising the resource shortage as high to extreme. The survey also found that 50% of the logistics-focused organisations surveyed are leaning into centralising operations (e.g.,

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Log-hub

JULY 31, 2024

According to a 2023 report by McKinsey & Company , oil and gas companies that have implemented advanced supply chain optimization strategies have achieved cost savings of up to 20%. ~ A study by Deloitte in 2023 found that companies using predictive analytics and AI for risk management saw a 25% reduction in supply chain disruptions. ~

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

net sales were represented by suppliers who reported to one or more sustainability surveys. From 2010 to 2020, they also reduced emissions across their global operations 52% through energy efficiency and renewable electricity. Walmart Approximately 70% of Walmart U.S.

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Bringg

APRIL 18, 2018

Zebra’s Future of Fulfillment Vision Study found that 89% of survey respondents agreed that e-commerce is driving the need for faster delivery with customers demanding the implementation of these new and improved standards. Conquering the last mile has quickly become one of the biggest challenges for any retailer.

Supply Chain Software 72

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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. Beauty brands do best with influencers, case studies, testimonials and celebrity endorsements.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

Social Influence One of our takeaways from the 2023 holiday season was that 30% of consumers acknowledged social media as a factor in their Black Friday buying decisions. Sustainability 2023 was officially the worst climate year on record. Competing with Amazon A Criteo survey found that when all other things are equal (i.e.,

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Still, in 2023, 55,000 UK workers suffered from work-related health issues, and 29,000 workers were injured. 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. from 2023 to 2030.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Peak season 2023 was challenging for retailers. According to the latest Home Delivery Consumer Sentiment Study 2024, two thirds (67%) of consumers experienced a problem with a delivery in the three month period surveyed.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

Other stated aims include working together to initiate innovative worldwide surveys and studies that can assist with the furtherance of these organisations on behalf of their members and associates.

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Bringg

APRIL 18, 2018

Zebra’s Future of Fulfillment Vision Study found that 89% of survey respondents agreed that e-commerce is driving the need for faster delivery with customers demanding the implementation of these new and improved standards. Conquering the last mile has quickly become one of the biggest challenges for any retailer.

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Locus

OCTOBER 27, 2023

According to the 2023 InMobi Festive Season Report, 84% of Indian consumers revealed a spike in their online shopping budgets compared to just a year ago. To compound the concern, the study reveals that a sizable 48% of customer interactions with Indian firms don’t meet the mark.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 25, 2024

In 2023, extreme drought caused ships to jam at the Panama Canal. Take Germany, for example: the “Trends in Logistics & SCM” study conducted by the German Logistics Association BVL in 2023 shows that cost pressure was the most important topic for decision-makers in 2016, but in 2023 it only ranks fourth.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Zebra Technologies , a market leader in rugged mobile computers, barcode scanners and barcode printers enhanced with software and services to enable real-time enterprise visibility, has announced the results of its Future of Fulfillment Vision Study. Key Survey Findings.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. But we’re also seeing many of the supply chain industry’s biggest digital pioneers displaying real moxie in recognizing the opportunity in front of them.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Super Bowl requires logistics planning and execution to take advantage of the event’s revenue and profit opportunities. According to the 2023 Super Bowl survey , 192.9

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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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