Supply Chain and Logistics

JULY 2, 2019

Thanks to Supply Chain Digest for promoting this study by Oxford Economics. Read the article here for a synopsis of its findings: Supply Chain News: Oxford Economics Says Robots Benefits will Outweigh Cons Basically, it says robots will greatly raise productivity … Continue reading →

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 2, 2020

Tom grew up in Long Island and studied finance at Gettysburg College. Finding himself unfulfilled by the world of finance, Tom went on to study American English Language at Harvard before entering the PR industry. Digital marketing includes things like articles, SEO optimization, and social media. About Tom Augenthaler.

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MercuryGate

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This article dives into three compelling logistics case studies showcasing how MercuryGate enhances transportation management for three of our clients. The post Heart of Efficiency: 3 Logistics Case Studies that Show the Love appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Original article: Key Challenges in Fresh Grocery & Supermarket Supply Chains. As early as 2018, a Neilsen study found that fresh foods were “the primary driver of growth in retail stores, accounting for 49% of all dollar sales growth in the fast-moving consumer goods industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 31, 2020

Class 1 Railroads Have Been Charged with Unfair and Arbitrary Demurrage Fines My colleague Muhammad Wasay Rashid has just completed a market study on the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies by the global rail industry, including the freight segment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The Verde Group ’s Canadian and US retail studies have been published globally in over 35 publications including Business Week, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal and Fortune. Logistics case study. HBR Article. Learn More About 5 Reasons You Lose Customers. Paula Courtney LinkedIn. The Verde Group.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Omnichannel Retail and the Cost to Serve Online Customers. 7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management. But sadly, most businesses failed to understand it. Why is that?

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

READ THE FULL ARTICLE A storm surge warning remains in effect for portions of Florida’s east coast and the southern coast of Georgia. On Thursday, AccuWeather experts estimated that the total damage and economic loss from Hurricane Milton would be $160 billion to $180 billion.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2022

Find out here: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Omnichannel Retail and the Cost to Serve Online Customers. 7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management. But many (most) businesses don’t focus on this well enough.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Crandall, a professor in the College of Business at Appalachian State University, in an article for APICS. That sounds like an understatement given the fact the one study found the demand for supply chain professionals exceeds supply by six to one, and the U.S. A recent study by Deloitte bears out what Speier?Pero

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 12, 2022

Here is a simple case study on Distribution Networks that illustrates some key principles in Distribution Network Design. ?. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Do You Know the Signs of Poor Distribution Network Design? The Long and Short of Designing a Distribution Network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

ARC Advisory Group’s Global Warehouse Automation Research study is now complete and available for purchase. The research process includes an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s research study. Plans for the 2.8

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 30, 2022

Related case study. ?. Freight-related articles have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Freight Benchmarking: What Is It? Trent Morris has helped many of our clients over the last 2-3 years with their Ocean Freight challenges. Here’s the overview of the discussion: Brief Industry Update. Ocean Freight Tips.

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The fundamentals are based on the “Rules-in-Use” from Decoding the DNA of the Toyota Production System , a landmark HBR article by Steve Spear and H. The article, in turn, summarizes (and slightly updates) Spear’s findings from his PhD work studying Toyota. Kent Bowen.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Watch this: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: 7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management. But what is the most significant thing to consider in Supply Chain Management? Supply Chain Managers of the Future. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Cost to Serve – A Smarter Way to Improved Supply Chain Profitability. 7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management. Here’s a real-life example. Cost to Serve at a Glance: 9 Steps to Success & 5 Mistakes to Avoid.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

The study showed that the workforce problem is pervasive, with 76% of respondents indicating they are facing notable shortages. The study also provided insight into what companies are doing to address it. The research report What Are Companies Doing to Survive the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge?

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MTS Logistics

MAY 17, 2024

Considering the many studies and research conducted on this subject, an issue that is very important to discuss is the concept of “diversity” in logistics service providers. A new study shows they also make better investments “, according to an article in the Harvard Business Review (HBR) by Paul Gompers and Silpa Kovvali.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

READ THE FULL ARTICLE BlueGrace said that the reduced variance across these indices indicates stabilization, with businesses aligning on revenue and order expectations while maintaining a measured approach to inventory amid evolving market conditions.

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The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

And one final case study – an organization where the site leader berates people, directly calls them incompetent, diminishes their value… “I don’t know what you do all day”, one-ups any hint of expert opinion with some version of “I already know all of that better than you possibly could.”.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, weve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. 4 of this article.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2024

READ THE FULL ARTICLE As 2024 unfolds, the logistics industry will continue to evolve and experience dynamic shifts in the marketplace. The confidence of shippers will signal insights of change to help guide businesses and stakeholders as they navigate future challenges and opportunities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

As a pioneer in warehouse technology and the development of solutions that empower warehouse workers, Lucas Systems recently commissioned a research study and developed the first Voice of the Warehouse Worker Insights. More market study insights can be found here. **. Contrary to some storylines, robots are friends, not foes.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

On top of this, after demand has been adjusted, demand simulations can be run to study the behavior of your resources over time as demand continues to increase or decrease. . You can study optimal sourcing locations while minimizing both production and distribution costs. Evaluating Potential for Reshoring . Stay tuned! .

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2019

And most studies show that by allowing automation to do the repetitive, low-valued-added task, people are able to move toward innovation and problem-solving. For the complete list see the article by Tom Relihan and Meredith Somers. Human Capital Management. Technology will continue to transform how we work. Printer-friendly version.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 22, 2024

Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 22, 2024 Brian Straight | Supply Chain Management Review May 21, 2024 More shippers are optimistic the market is stabilizing, even as new data suggests freight shipments continue to decline on a year-over-year basis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This article is from Natalie Walkley, Director of Product Marketing OMS at Koerber. Increased revenue with omnichannel fulfillment Studies show that omnichannel shoppers are known to spend more in both cart size (average order value) and customer lifetime value (CLV). Click HERE to read the full article. You got it. My pleasure.

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IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The product-as-a-service shift has compelled Michelin to study its customers to better meet their needs. For Michelin, studying customers has led the company to provide tires as a product-as-a-service offering based on distance traveled. We participate very heavily in this move to a subscription economy,” Dimenna said. Dimenna said. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This article is the second installment from Ben Smeland, Senior Software Engineer, at Lucas Systems, and continues to explore gamification in the warehouse. A talent lms study found that 89% of employees felt that when a specific task was gamified, they felt competitive and eager to complete it. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation. According to a Forbes article, BD managed a number of disruptions seamlessly , including a rudder problem with a cargo ship that resulted in 28 BD containers being thrown overboard.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 12, 2021

You don’t need to do a months-long study with specialist tools to work that one out. Detailed Study. Most of the work we do with clients begins with the back-of-the-envelope model but then we move on to specialised programmes to conduct detailed studies. The Detailed Study Method. Spreadsheet Models.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Fast forward 5 years, and ARC’s 2019 base-year study estimated the market at $11.9 One of my predictions within that article is that inflation will hinder supply chain resiliency efforts.

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IoT World Today

MAY 14, 2020

Key takeaways in this article: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, augmented reality may have an immediate impact. After many pilots and proofs of concept, more AR initiatives could move into production, according to a Boston Consulting Group and PTC study. . Notably, not all AR activity requires futuristic head-up displays.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With that question answered, I’m giving the rest of this article over to highlighting several business and supply chain issues, which, if you are experiencing them in your enterprise, are potent indications that CTS analysis should be on your agenda —for execution at the soonest. View case study Learn more about cost-to-serve benefits.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

The study shows that the labor shortage has not abated, with 76% of respondents indicating they are facing notable shortages. According to the study, 30% of respondents indicated customer service was very to extremely impacted by resource constraints while only 12% said it was not affected in any way. is not a ‘good news’ story.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2023

READ THE FULL ARTICLE increase in neutral inventory sentiment, that translated into a 51.7% fourth quarter growth rate, and negative sentiment was off by 7.4%, from the third quarter to the fourth quarter, for a decrease rate of 64.7%.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This article will provide a brief update on the mergers, acquisitions, and other major ownership changes that have occurred since we last published this research in 2021. Please contact your account manager or Conrad Hanf ( chanf@arcweb.com ) if you would like further information about this study.

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