Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2023

BlueGrace described this report as an important tool in measuring expected expansion or contraction within the logistics space. READ THE FULL ARTICLE increase in neutral inventory sentiment, that translated into a 51.7%

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Jeff Berman | Logistics Management December 11, 2023 BlueGrace described this report as an important tool in measuring expected expansion or contraction within the logistics space. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

The study surveyed more than 50 leaders at leading companies and identified 16 benchmark organizations for deeper interviews on new product innovation. Note: This article originally appeared on the University of Tennessee Knoxville website. It also outlines nine best practices to ensure that new product initiatives increase value.

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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. Yet the ATA Trucking Tonnage Index has proven to be a valuable tool in evaluating the state of the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2023

This is not an exhaustive list; I will bring you part 2 in a future article which looks at returns management, with solutions from Happy Returns (PayPal), FarEye, and Zebra’s partnership with Opturo. This is part of the larger customer experience tool kit the company has rolled out. Here are the ones that stood out to me.

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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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WorkWave

JULY 6, 2021

In a recent survey , consumers indicated that they still expect companies to prioritize their safety, even as vaccination numbers rise. Use marketing tools to: Communicate any updates on questions that customers might ask prior to a service visit. Health-related updates. Requests for only vaccinated staff.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

This article by Morai Logistics outlines the numerous changes supply chains are experiencing and the ways in which they’ll look different in the future. Automation, softwares for supply chain management, or tools for visibility and real-time tracking. A New Focus. Two of those are visibility and transparency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Knowledge Graphs are emerging as an important tool for building advanced AI capabilities. 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.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 29, 2020

As per a Statista survey, eighty per cent of consumers say they’d return a product they received that was damaged in shipping. With the right packaging, strategy, and tools, you can cut shipping costs by as much as 60%. Shipping damage is a massive threat to any products that travel on the supply chain.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This article will explore the role of pest control drones, highlighting their advantages, challenges, and impact on the industry. Drones can be programmed to survey specific locations regularly, detecting early signs of pest infestations.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2017

A recent article suggests that, by 2018, only 30 percent of manufacturers investing in digital transformation will be able to maximize the outcome. That same study found only 5 percent of those surveyed were very satisfied with their digital progress so far. Digital transformation leverages tools to help manage a business better.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

It’s one thing to read an assigned article on the bullwhip effect; it’s another to encounter it repeatedly in your daily life. Are you ready to demonstrate that your company will give them the tools and technology they need to focus on the complex, higher-order tasks they crave? Do you know where you are going?

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Ottawa Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

In fact, respondents of the survey felt that customer retention and customer service were significant requirements for the success of a 3PL. Check out our blog for timely articles on eco-friendly packaging, logistics, and shipping, or how to integrate Shopify into your supply chain. gs done right and on time.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Earlier this year, we ran a series of articles exploring the future of logistics technology. Another question asked in the survey was about the impact of the IoT on supply chain management, and nearly half said they believed it would have tremendous impact, and only 3 percent indicated they expected no impact at all.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Since the Industrial Revolution, manufacturing has been synonymous with factories, machine tools, production lines and economies of scale. So it is startling to think about manufacturing without tooling, assembly lines or supply chains. However, that is what is emerging as as the future of 3D printing services takes hold.

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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. This survey-based research gathers quantitative data as well as information on practices or performance drivers. I spent the full day yesterday roaming the floor and meeting with exhibitors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

In one McKinsey survey of more than 100 large organizations in multiple sectors, companies that regularly collaborated with suppliers demonstrated higher growth, lower operating costs, and greater profitability than their industry peers. The remainder of this article will focus on the technology issues.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 28, 2015

In my article, I will try to reveal main personalization techniques that will increase customer loyalty dramatically and attract more clients to your website. Allow your clients to comment and complete surveys and reviews you place at your website. Advanced Content. Personalized E-Mail Campaign.

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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.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

According to Richard Howells of Forbes , the 2020 Oxford Economics survey found “49% of supply chain leaders (the top 12 % of respondents) can capture real-time data insights and act on them immediately, while 51% use AI and predictive analytics to capture insights. Data should offer insight into contract versus spot market dynamics.

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Morai Logistics

MAY 16, 2019

In a 2018 survey that included the opinions of 50 executives, supply chain functions were ranked as ‘relatively unimportant’. This article by Morai Logistics reinforces the critical role supply chains play in the growth of an organization. Therefore, why would a company consider a supply chain to be unimportant?

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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. These were accomplished with the use of computer software.

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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 Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In an article, I voiced my skepticism and said that I believed using AI to solve this problem would lead to huge number of false positives. The other risk management software supplier’s methodology was based on surveys. Thirdly, the tool can improve their financial forecast. Finally, the tool is a sales tool.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

BlueGrace described this report as an important tool in measuring expected expansion or contraction within the logistics space. Revenue growth projections for Q4 from our Q3 survey are likely to improve going into retail season,” Jason Lockard, SVP of Managed Logistics at BlueGrace, told LM. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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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. To begin the journey, GEON needed a better supply chain planning tool. Ideally, IBP adds a stronger financial perspective to the process that in theory optimally balances customer service with profitability and even cash flow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

Companies must also offer a healthy workplace which listens to their workforce and offers modern tools that keep workers happy in addition to being productive. Survey your users to avoid unseen pitfalls and make sure you’re actually purchasing a solution that provides a good user experience. What is missing from their workflow?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2017

In this article, I propose to have a look at several logistic skills that, besides the specific knowledge in this area, will help to maximize the logistics effectiveness. The tools and techniques of Six Sigma put team’s heads together and stimulate innovation. Integrity, in general, means fairness.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Yet, as Vivek Vanwari, an ex-VP at Kuehne+Nagel, emphasized in the same article, “in forwarding, the relationship is so important. Making sense from the noise: A recent WebCargo survey found that nearly half of all forwarders rely on three or more tech systems. ” Streamlining these processes is crucial for efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2017

Summary of other articles. What better way to do that than to start publishing articles about their issues and sending them straight to their inboxes (if they opt in). The sales team started to hear comments from people they did not know that went like this: “We love your articles and look forward to getting them every week”.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A year before, in 2014, a Harvard Business Review article pointed out that supply chains were becoming increasingly global and complex and consequently more at risk than before. For many years the ASCM SCOR model has been the standard tool to evaluate, monitor and improve an organization’s supply chain.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

In this article we’ll explore the definition of social proof and its importance in influencing shopping decisions. Now that we’ve established that social proof is an important tool for influencing consumer behavior, it follows that smart ecommerce companies can, and should, take advantage of these natural biases.

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

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! More than a quarter of fleets participating in the WIT Index reported a 28.7

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

ShipMonk nurtures relationships and facilitates integrations with shipping companies, as well as providers of third-party tools and systems that enable ecommerce businesses to thrive. Competing with Amazon A Criteo survey found that when all other things are equal (i.e.,

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

What We Cover in This Article What is heavy equipment shipping? Often, these kinds of shipments can be oversized and/or overweight , requiring permits, escorts, route surveys, and an experienced motor carrier with specialized trailers to transport your equipment safely and effectively.

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Globalior

APRIL 4, 2020

Our findings suggest that… There is a good chance the Customs broker classifying your product was never properly trained, does not know enough about your product and does not have the necessary tools needed to classify your products for import correctly. A brief note on how this survey was conducted.

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