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. ARC has been actively studying industrial AI for over two years. Agentic AI involves creating a system of interacting agents, each trained on a specific task or dataset. Fred agrees.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

DIFFICULTY FINDING LABOR DIVERSIFYING WORKFORCE TECHNOLOGY IS TAKING OVER INCREASING CYBERSECURITY CARBON NEUTRALITY BUILDING RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS DIFFICULTY FINDING LABOR Manufacturers are still struggling to find labor, with a recent Deloitte survey estimating that the manufacturing sector will be short 2.1

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AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

The skills of the past are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of today’s complex, fast- moving digital environment , or prepare for the future. Many companies are focusing their recruitment efforts on attracting millennials (people born between 1985 and the late 90s) to address the skills gap.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

Decades-old case studies seemed stale, so students wanted to know how real supply chains have dealt with the pandemic and what their response bodes for future. Careers were the third theme to their questions – how to get a job, a day in the life of a supply chain professional, skills needed to progress.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Their associate engagement survey allows Ferguson to understand the driver’s impacting engagement across their 31,000 employees. The survey focuses on four engagement questions on advocacy, pride, satisfaction and commitment. 56% of employees surveyed were engaged. Training is also clearly important. Conclusion.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

We will discuss case studies, future trends, and guidelines for businesses considering whether to invest in this cutting-edge technology. Drones can be programmed to survey specific locations regularly, detecting early signs of pest infestations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Road transport is a heavily regulated industry so there are naturally several mandatory training requirements, depending on the work being carried out. HGV training and recruitment expert, Driver Hire Training , has revealed some top tips for keeping your drivers’ skills fresh. 2: Upgrade Licences.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A McKinsey study found that 90% of supply chain leaders expected to transform their planning systems. New enterprise software may be fully implemented, but if we merely lift and shift underlying processes without upgrading the skills of our people, investments will fail to reap their true value. A survey by boom!

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 11, 2022

In fact, a study by the Harvard Business Review found that only 15% people are self-aware, even if 95% claim to be so. We have done a lot of projects together when I was doing a lot of training. In the logistics space, there’s a lot of leadership development for individuals who are good at what they do skill-wise.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

The skills of the past are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of today’s complex, fast- moving digital environment , or prepare for the future. Many companies are focusing their recruitment efforts on attracting millennials (people born between 1985 and the late 90s) to address the skills gap. Use accessible technology.

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3PL Insights

APRIL 18, 2017

They are easily the most tech-savvy generation in history, but surveys suggest that just 29% of this cohort are truly engaged in their jobs. Some studies have suggested that millennials are not that different after all. As a result, training and advancement opportunities are especially abundant. Millennials have those skills.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that 70% of employees would not work at a leading company if it meant they had to tolerate a bad workplace culture. Survey your users to avoid unseen pitfalls and make sure you’re actually purchasing a solution that provides a good user experience. Technology’s role in helping employees thrive.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 24, 2018

A new survey analyses the maturity levels of large UK and German companies in their efforts to digitise their supply chain ecosystems – with a focus on sustainability and transparency drivers. The survey among 150 supply chain decision makers* reveals a major difference between Germany and the UK. Methodology.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

A new employment report by logstics real estate firm Prologis UK has revealed the impact of e-commerce and automation in distribution warehouses in England, claiming that as the overall number of workers shrinks, the opportunity for more skilled positions increases. Employing more than 1.5

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World Food Programme Logistics

JUNE 19, 2020

Months ago, she could barely have thought that her training with the Kitchen of Hope livelihoods project would end up going online. It provides chef assistant training to both Syrians under living under temporary protection and Turkish citizens. Her ambition is to open a restaurant in Turkey, where she now lives with her family.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

However, according to this McKinsey study, most industries report supply chain and logistics cost in the range of 1.8% A 2013 study by Ernst & Young aptly highlighted the importance of CFO’s involvement in the supply chain. Freight contract negotiation is one of the most important activities of the logistics function.

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WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2020

According to a study that tracks consumer trends , more than 6 out of 10 consumers search Google for reviews. There are a few ways to do this: Include a survey at the bottom of receipts. Invest in Customer Service Training for Employees. Try to leverage your employees’ skills within the sphere of customer service.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

According to the survey taken by Supply Chain Insights, it was the companies who could manage their talent better than their peer groups that gained the cost advantage. A study conducted by Korn Ferry and the Centre for Economic and Business Research, a British economic consultancy shows just how valuable people are to any organization.

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UL EHS- Sustainability

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

I’m smiling as I recall a neighbor’s very stubborn seven-year old son half-heartedly attempt to ride his bike without training wheels. Employee training facilitators simulate realistic and challenging learning experiences, requiring participants to learn from one another to succeed. At the time, he was getting nowhere fast.

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WorkWave

JUNE 6, 2024

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) also reports substantial job growth, with the economy adding an average of 276,000 jobs per month over the past quarter, further intensifying competition for skilled workers. Let’s say your technician is making $50,000 a year – it could be costing your business over $25,000 to find their replacement.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

It’s well known in the industry that factors such as an ageing population, socio-economic impacts, and a growing technology skills gap have contributed to a shortage of labour. Recruits who are unfamiliar with the processes and risks demand lots of training hours and add pressure on the remaining workforce to increase their productivity.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Things are changing in supply chain management: while cost-cutting has been at the top of the agenda for many executives for years, in future they will be increasingly concerned with the shortage of skilled workers, sustainability and resilience. Skilled labour shortage forces action 2. At a glance: The top ten SCM trends in 2024 1.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 28, 2020

A study by PricewaterhouseCoopers showed that smart companies are taking steps to mitigate against future shocks in some of the following ways: Making direct contact with Tier-2 and Tier-3 suppliers to secure future product/ raw materials. Human Resource Investment. The Prevalence of Silos.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The lack of drivers and other skilled workers continues to be a major challenge for the logistics industry for the third year running, according to Paragon Software Systems’ annual UK customer survey. The survey found that over half of respondents believe this to be a major issue. Maria Highland, reporter.

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Blog on Log

OCTOBER 31, 2006

Eliminate the Cause Work with your organization's buyers regularly and strengthen communication - make them partners in the inventory storage process. Have buyers visit the DC at least once each quarter and show them the wasted space devoted to unused products. Another effective trick is to do a quick study on the buyers' behalf.

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3PL Links

JULY 21, 2024

According to a study conducted by the global technology research firm Gartner , 38% of supply chain executives worry that their companies are not set up to handle the problems that lie ahead for the next two years. There is much to be done, and we must act immediately.

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3PL Links

JULY 7, 2023

In this regard, a global survey highlights that data quality rather than data processing presents the biggest challenge for businesses. But it’s important to realize that this study is only useful if it reflects a difference in how people make decisions.

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World Food Programme Logistics

JUNE 13, 2019

My sisters and I were still studying in Pakistan so we had to stay until graduation. Women set up their looms at a WFP vocational skills training centre for carpet weaving in Herat Province. A lot of this is done through phone surveys. What put you on the path to WFP? It was a big shock for us.

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Locus

AUGUST 7, 2023

Whether a budding startup or a well-established enterprise, adapting to technological shifts has become non-negotiable. Surveys reveal that timely deliveries play a vital role in consumer decision-making, with an overwhelming 96% of customers equating fast delivery with same-day delivery.

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Penske Move Ahead

DECEMBER 4, 2017

These insights, the result of a groundbreaking industry survey of young supply chain professionals, are not only key for employers looking to attract young professional talent to the supply chain field, but are necessary to retain them. The majority said they prefer in-person training, delivered through mentoring or task-based activities.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The study, which was carried out amongst 102 of the top companies in the sector with a combined company revenue of over £18bn, revealed the biggest fall in confidence since 2015, with over half (60.8%) saying conditions have become more difficult in the past year.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 28, 2020

A study by PricewaterhouseCoopers showed that smart companies are taking steps to mitigate against future shocks in some of the following ways: Making direct contact with Tier-2 and Tier-3 suppliers to secure future product/ raw materials. Human Resource Investment. The Prevalence of Silos.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The rise of home delivery, and the gig economy, have had an effect – why would you spend your nights picking items, or packing boxes on a distribution centre’s graveyard shift, when the overall skills shortage in the UK means there are much more appealing options? “. A ‘pick’ in a distribution centre may have 30 or more time-study elements.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 11, 2018

There were other sessions on block chain in the afternoon, and sessions on dashboards, analytics, machine learning, digital procurement, cyber security, control towers and a case study presentation on the digitization of a procurement organization. In our surveys, about 30 percent of companies already have active pilots in RPA,” Derry said.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Supply chain areas like transportation and logistics have in particular reported robust hiring and some difficulties in finding skilled workers. trained SEH doctorate holders, by residence location and field of doctorate: 2015. Rigorous data is scarce is in this area. How should society make the best use of its talents?

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Not genius or inspiration or flights of imagination, skill or cunning, but logistics.” — Tom McCarthy. – Third-Party Logistics Study, 2022, NTT Data. Insights from an E-marketer study mentioned that by diversifying consumer experiences, D2C brands have successfully disrupted the retail industry. compared to this year.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 27, 2016

However, reorganising hiring and training for reusable worker skills over a range of different logistics requirements make be a longer term solution to a problem that plagues the logistics industry at the moment – an aging workforce and difficulties in recruiting enough replacement staff. Business model innovation.

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