Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This survey-based research gathers quantitative data as well as information on practices or performance drivers. This survey focuses on the current state of key practices in last mile logistics, spread across multiple industries and over 1,100 respondents. This is due to the rising instances of “porch pirates.”

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 15, 2018

The survey conducted by Deloitte and MAPI, included more than 200 different manufacturing organizations. Above all else, the survey shows the main reason why manufacturers are looking into a digital supply network; end to end transparency. This represents the top challenge for 30 percent of the survey respondents. .

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

based non-asset-based 3PL BlueGrace Logistics presented a mixed outlook, regarding things like revenue outlooks and inventory rebuilding, heading into 2024. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Personal shippers and businesses should be taking advantage of the opportunities presented by the existence of freight forwarders. For example, a recent survey of 100 randomly selected people showed that many are not conversant with shipping industry terminologies, let alone the services. So, what is freight forwarding? Wrapping up.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This article shares details on the Truck Tonnage Index, how the data reflects the overall economy, and other ways to interpret the data. The ATA creates the tonnage index through a series of surveys of its members. The current base year is 2015, meaning from 2015 to the present day, truck tonnage has increased by 9.8%.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Skills Shortages. skilled production workers. researchers. machinists. scientists. appear to include the following.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

It’s true that the major issues in the supply chain—which were confirmed through MH&L ’s workforce survey process and published in an earlier article —are nuanced. It’s no surprise that the current labor market is presenting a big challenge for organizations within the supply chain. Trouble finding skilled labor”.

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Morai Logistics

JUNE 26, 2019

A 2018 Logility and APICS survey on supply chain priorities revealed that, 30% highlighted the need to respond to customer mandates for faster, more accurate and unique fulfillment as a top business priority moving forward. In the short-to-medium term, mobile applications might be the most useful technology this article covers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

According to a survey by ARC Advisory Group, only 10% of industrial companies are ready to apply artificial intelligence/machine learning. He also spoke at the ARC forum in 2023, and this article is based on that presentation as well. Knowledge Graphs are emerging as an important tool for building advanced AI capabilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Just last week, my colleague Clint Reiser wrote an article about the top logistics and supply chain conferences to attend in 2024. You name the provider, and they are present. This survey-based research gathers quantitative data as well as information on practices or performance drivers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2023

The usual themes were still very present as solution providers and retailers alike were more than happy to talk about omni-channel, mobility, and machine learning, to name a few. Additionally, using a mobile survey, retailers can capture net promoter scores at the point of delivery, which increases survey completion significantly.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Article summary. His definition is closely linked to the concept of sustainable development, which the 1987 Brundtland Report describes as ‘‘development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs’’. A Reputation Institute survey found that 91.4%

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The following is an opinion article on AI in supply chains, written by Russ Felker , Chief of Technology (CTO) of Trinity Logistics. And of more than 1,000 supply chain professionals surveyed, 25 percent stated they plan to invest in AI within the next three years. AI in Supply Chains: We Need to Change Our Focus.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Our goal is to not only talk about how they can make transportation management more effective through our blog articles about technology and best practices but to also inform them about their own industry and how they might use this information to better their companies. 1785: Beginning of Modern Bulk Material Handling.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations. The payoff is well worth it.

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Logistics in War

MAY 1, 2020

This article survey automation in logistics and highlight areas of promise for military logistics. A following article will discuss a more important topic – instead of autonomy of logistics, this second article will look at the logistics of autonomy. A vulnerable logistics control network will cost militaries dearly.

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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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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. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

Jabil sponsored a global Dimensional Research survey to capture hard data on current experiences, challenges and trends with the supply chains of electronics manufacturing companies. In this article, Professor Burcu Keskin from University of Alabama will share 7 supply chain trends that working professionals should watch.

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Morai Logistics

MAY 3, 2018

This article reinforces the requisite for millennials in the workforce by outlining the current transformations they have made in communications and the workforce. In her presentation deck “Women & Millennials in the Supply Chain”, Saunders confirms that millennials use instant messaging and texting. New Forms of Communication.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

Technology presents an opportunity for a company to differentiate itself and upgrade its work environment. These traits all present great opportunities to automate. Survey your users to avoid unseen pitfalls and make sure you’re actually purchasing a solution that provides a good user experience.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 20, 2016

This has been the subject of intense debate in recent years with conflicting research presenting evidence for and against the argument. A recent article published by the Japan Times argued that computer automation ‘isn’t a guarantee of improved production.’. ATEX standard enclosures are used in potentially explosive environments.

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. In fact, 92% of respondents to our recent survey report are likely to remain at least as engaged with freight data as supply chains normalize, with over 60% expecting to increase engagement.

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Forto

JULY 6, 2020

But shopping online proved difficult for many German customers — a good 70% of those surveyed reported unsatisfactory search results and shortcomings in product descriptions, among other things. This is because six out of ten consumers surveyed want to maintain their changed shopping behavior and order online more often.

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

Presenters at the 2018 Accelerate! It’s remarkable, then, that a recent customer survey by DriverIQ, a provider of back- ground screening for the trucking industry, showed that 35 percent of companies have NO programs aimed at recruiting and retaining women drivers! Finding and keeping drivers has never been more critical.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2016

In this article, Daniel investigates how the US can overtake China with manufacturing productivity. That’s according to a survey of global CEOs and senior executives. Armagard’s theory is that heavy investment in computerizing the US manufacturing floor has presented the industry with a new set of challenges.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The integration of drone technology holds the potential to revolutionize how businesses approach pest management, presenting both opportunities and considerations. This article will explore the role of pest control drones, highlighting their advantages, challenges, and impact on the industry.

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Freightos

MARCH 5, 2017

A version of this article appeared in the Journal of Commerce on March 4th, 2017. While the future of freight is transparent, freight in the present has already gone online. Report from TPM Long Beach. By Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos. You cannot afford in this day and age not to go digital…digital will become the name of the game”.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 29, 2018

While earlier restricted to chatbots accessed via messaging apps for shopping, the definition of Conversational Commerce has significantly expanded with the arrival of voice-based personal assistants, presenting brands with an opportunity to build greater intimacy with their customers,” according to an article from Capgemini.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. He presented a vision of moving from the kind of antiquated sales and operations planning (S&OP) done at many companies, to an advanced form of integrated planning. Dean Sorenson concurs. Mr. Herrin was a good fit.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The risk management process as well as code of conduct surveys can be automated, while a supply chain information management system will allow suppliers to be screened for risk. However, if your company has dozens, or even hundreds, of first-tier suppliers, collecting information can prove to be a gigantic undertaking.

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3PL Links

JULY 21, 2024

The present changes include opening up new business models and a new management vision in addition to investing in technical tools for the operation. Through this article, you will come to know them. To accomplish both goals, it is necessary to be ready for both the present and the future.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

In this bylined article , Ralf Russ, Accenture Managing Director, writes that by 2020, connected and intelligent products are predicted to be the biggest “user group” of the internet, estimated at 24 billion devices. The core of Digital Industry 4.0 is highly intelligent connected systems that create a fully digital value chain. Revolution.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

What’s in this article: What are Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics? One 2018 survey showed that 67.4% Having the staff to operate technology or to conduct analysis using less tech-savvy data collection methods presents yet another barrier. Modern logistics demand modern analytics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2021

BlueGrace Logistics, also listed in WIT Top 100, uses its diversity-focused “Lunch and Learns” to engage all employees, showcasing the different lives women and those of minority status live outside of work, along with monthly engagement surveys to ensure company events are properly supporting women in the workplace. BlueGrace’s No.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2017

It presents a number of networking opportunities, which are bound to grow with its expansion. #2. It can also give you insight into marketing and sales practices, as many members share useful articles on such topics. #5. Professionals can leave a review for companies they have worked with, as well as fill in a salary survey.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

company’s annual Exchange event for EMEA partners and customers (previous venues have included Barcelona, Amsterdam and Paris, with Berlin originally planned for this year) via a slick studio presentation, complete with live feeds to Singapore and Australia. Read the whole article here. This year EMEA SVP Henri Seroux hosted the.

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