Logistics Industry Experiences Steady Movement for Second Half of 2023: Study
Food Logistics
MAY 31, 2023
Anticipated revenue maintained a positive trend, only decreasing by 4% across all shippers surveyed, the BlueGrace Logistics study reveals.
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How Supply Chain & Logistics Companies are Mitigating Labor Shortages
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.
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Labor Shortages in Supply Chain & Logistics: They’re Not Subsiding
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 & Logistics News December 2nd- December 5th
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 6, 2024
In 2023, Amazon delivered around 5.9 The study underscores the urgent need for organizations to enhance their supply chain resilience through advanced analytics, technology-driven insights, and strategic planning to navigate evolving tariffs, trade policies, and market dynamics. In 2022, the Postal Service processed more than 11.7
Reshoring – The Future of Supply Chains
Speaker: Rosemary Coates - Board Member & Founder at Reshoring Institute, Best-selling Author, Host of the Frictionless Supply Chain podcast
Nearly 75% of the 628 businesses surveyed in a recent study by the Institute for Supply Management reported that the COVID-19 outbreak caused disruptions to their supply chain. In the same survey, 57% of participants mentioned longer than usual wait times for orders with foreign suppliers. How to reduce risk.
Wanted: Supply Chain Professionals to Complete 2023 Third-Party Logistics Study
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. All prior studies can be accessed at no cost at www.3PLStudy.com. Please click here to begin. 3PLStudy.com. By “Move Ahead” Staff.
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Thought Leadership Updates with Joe Jaska
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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Exiger Has Taken the Supply Chain Risk Market by Storm
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.
Alleviating the Uncertainty of Peak Season: The Role of Home Delivery in 2024
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
ecommerce spending in November and December will increase 8%-9% over 2023, translating to $295.1-$297.9 A recent study of home delivery sustainability found that 83% of consumers aged 18-24 and 71% of 25-34-year-olds consider the environment when making a purchase, compared to only 43% of consumers aged 65 and older. billion in sales.
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Seeking Input for Penske Logistics-Sponsored 2024 Third-Party Logistics Study
Penske Move Ahead
APRIL 28, 2023
The 2024 Third-Party Logistics Study survey is now live and is seeking input from supply chain professionals. A complimentary copy will be available after it is released at the CSCMP EDGE 2023 supply chain conference in October. All prior studies can be accessed at no cost at www.3PLStudy.com. It will close on June 30.
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BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index Has an Optimistic Outlook, for the Fourth Quarter
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.
What Inventory, Order Volumes Could Mean for Holiday Freight
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.”
AI in Logistics: A Sea of Potential Amidst Waves of Change
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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Innovative Synergies: Logistics Tech Lessons from Other Industries
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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Logistics Confidence Index Unlocks Growth Potential
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.
Are Most E-commerce Logistics Operations Still in the Dark Ages?
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.
Must-Know: Top 5 Trends and Opportunities for Complex Manufacturers in 2025
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
DECEMBER 19, 2024
To understand these challenges and how manufacturers are overcoming them, SYSPRO partnered with Frost & Sullivan to survey small and mid-sized manufacturers worldwide. From our survey results, its clear that manufacturers are exploring emerging technologies to enhance their operations.We
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Signs of Q1 optimism are seen in BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index
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
Analytics in Supply Chain Management Becomes Central As Coronavirus Escalates
IoT World Today
MARCH 27, 2020
Another Statista study indicated that 44% of retailers expect delays and 40% expect inventory shortages given coronavirus disruptions on the supply chain. According to a 2018 Statista survey, visibility into that chain is a significant organizational challenge for 21% of supply chain professionals.
New BlueGrace Logistics Index highlights industry sentiment for Q3 inventories, revenues, and orders
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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Supply chain trends to watch out for in 2023
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.
Top Ecommerce Trends for 2024
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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Importance of Social Proof in Ecommerce
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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Uncertain US Shippers Shifting Freight, Altering Inventory Strategies
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.
60% of Warehouse Leaders Plan to Deploy RFID by 2028
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.
Private Fleets are Providing Control, Stability and Value
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.
Shipper’s Guide to Planning Ahead
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.
Savvy Supply Chain Leaders Aren’t Letting a Good Downturn Go to Waste
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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The 2023 Third-Party Logistics Study: Shippers, 3PLs Get Back-to-Basics as They Drive Supply Chain Success
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.
CTU Code Boosts Supply Chain Safety
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.
Managing the Realities of the “New Normal” LTL Shipping Environment
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.
Are Most E-commerce Logistics Operations Still in the Dark Ages?
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.
Different Delivery Requirements Across Age Groups
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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Celebrating Leaders In Supply Chain Sustainability
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.
Unlocking the Future: Young Professionals in Supply Chain Management
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
Trade Groups Come Together Over Safety
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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Navigating the Loading Bay’s Hidden Risks
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.
The Golden Route: Perfecting Diwali Deliveries This Festive Season
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.
The Pros and Cons of Decoupling, De-risking and Diversification of Supply Chains
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
Automation’s Role in Alleviating Labour Shortage Pressures
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.,
Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP
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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Supply Chain Resilience from Transparency and Collaboration
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.
Oil and Gas Supply Chain Optimization
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. ~
Your Top 11 Questions about Expedited Freight Services Answered ASAP
Blue Grace Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.
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