Convey survey takes long look at key holiday delivery challenges for retailers
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Findings for the survey were based on feedback from 1,600 United States-based consumers.
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Industry 4.0: Building the right skills to meet the factory of the future
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JUNE 27, 2022
A meeting between two pioneers during a cocktail party in 1956 turned out to be a defining moment in the world of manufacturing. Of course, robotics does not tell the full story, as the world of manufacturing has evolved even further over the last few decades, with the rise of data and smart, autonomous systems. The post Industry 4.0:
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Invest in These Capabilities to Drive Supply Chain Excellence
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Our recent survey showed that only 17% of organizations make it a priority to invest in innovation. Prescriptive analytics “describes a set of analytical capabilities that finds a course of action to meet a predefined objective, such as maximizing revenue or minimizing costs.” Firefighting is the norm. Prescriptive Analytics.
7 Tips: A Guide to Mastering Procurement
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Procurement helps companies adapt, meet new regulatory requirements and shift supply to optimize an evolving tariff landscape. This is a key reason why so many companies switch providers—they realize too late that the technology doesn’t meet their ongoing needs. Be proactive about your suppliers! Change can be a good thing.
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Why Planning and Forecasting are More Important Than Ever
Now, That's Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2021
When sales forecasts are accurate, companies know they’ll have enough product supply to meet customer demand for those goods. And even if there’s an imbalance, good forecasts allow organizations to course-correct before a real problem emerges. Covering the Demand.
Suppliers Losing Revenue Due to Cross-Channel Challenges
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 20, 2018
In fact, 53% of merchants and suppliers experience a knowledge gap within their organization when it comes to understanding the value of cross-channel capabilities, according to 1WorldSync’s Charting Course for Global Commerce. Merchants and Suppliers Face Significant Roadblocks in Navigating Cross-Channel Commerce.
Building Brand Loyalty with Last-Mile Logistics
Morai Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2018
In fact, a staggering 88% of consumers who participated in the 2018 Global Consumer Insights Survey , confirmed they would pay more for ‘same-day or faster delivery’. Over the course of the past several months, Morai Logistics has highlighted a significant rise in e-commerce shopping. Delivering to E-commerce Markets. Trillion by 2021.
3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Our recent Demand Forecasting survey shows that teams anticipate more complexity in the supply chain. Companies are already realizing that for S&OP meetings to be effective, they need to get to insights faster. The landscape is changing in Europe, with the UK officially out of the EU.
How AI and BI Empower Lawn, Pest, Cleaning and Security Industries to Harness Their Data for Success
WorkWave
JANUARY 20, 2025
This proactive approach results in a significant reduction in operational downtime over the course of a year. For example, AI can analyze employee engagement metrics, absenteeism patterns and feedback surveys to identify leading indicators of employee retention challenges.
Supply Chain Talent Matters More than Ever
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 21, 2021
According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. A skills assessment survey was done to measure potential gaps against a pre-determined skills matrix. What should supply chain leaders be looking for to close the talent gap?
The Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts of 2014
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 23, 2014
This all makes sense given the rapid change in consumer power in the economy as well as the task by Supply Chain Directors to remain efficient, meet customer demand, all while driving value up and costs down. The survey, conducted in late 2013, asked supply chain management (SCM) professionals about their priorities for the coming year.
The importance of a unique learning experience
UL EHS- Sustainability
APRIL 2, 2020
This feature gives admins much greater flexibility in determining appropriate learning opportunities for individuals, including required training and optional courses that learners can access in catalogs. Or if they complete a certain course, another course appears to that learner as optional training.
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What does Corporate Social Responsibility Really Mean?
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
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’’. Companies have to pursue profits of course, (how else will they stay in business?)
What Lessons a Table Fable Teaches About Supply Chain Orchestration
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 19, 2023
As supply chains have grown in complexity and length, siloed thinking and processes are no longer able to meet this objective. A supply chain should be set up for the end-to-end orchestration of people, and physical, digital, and financial assets, to meet customer expectations and corporate goals. And employees to run them.
Predicting delivery window with 10-minute accuracy
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 13, 2022
We currently measure an average of 13 visits a day for each recipient, some of whom are so eagerly awaiting delivery that they click up to 35 times in the course of delivery,” reports Adrian Wilhelm, product manager at Bettermile. Real-time tracking is a popular service. “We Our customers are aware of this.
5 Areas of Focus to Personalize the E-Commerce Experience in an Omni-Channel Supply Chain World
GlobalTranz
MAY 28, 2015
The main aim of any website owner is to make his customers feel like special guests and provide them with smart website services, which will be able to meet their personal and business needs and preferences. Allow your clients to comment and complete surveys and reviews you place at your website. Personalized E-Mail Campaign.
How to Earn an A+ in Customer Service
3PL Insights
APRIL 20, 2021
And, if over time, the customers’ needs change course, a good customer service associate adapts and brings in the right people to accomplish the task. Evans distributes a series of customer surveys to track progress. Surveys capture feedback at critical points in a customer relationship: Within 90 days of onboarding a new customer.
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Predicting delivery window with 10-minute accuracy
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 13, 2022
We currently measure an average of 13 visits a day for each recipient, some of whom are so eagerly awaiting delivery that they click up to 35 times in the course of delivery,” reports Adrian Wilhelm, product manager at Bettermile. Real-time tracking is a popular service. “We Our customers are aware of this.
8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 7, 2020
Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation.
This Week in Logistics News (September 18-22, 2017)
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
The weather was close to perfect, the course and scenery were beautiful, and the cause was inspirational. The Number of Retailers Offering Same Day Delivery has Tripled in the Past Year to Meet Elevated Customer Expectations, According to a New BRP Survey. If you’ll be there and would like to meet, drop me a line.
This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
The American and Canadian militaries believe that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government said it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had blown off course. In its January survey of grocery executives and consumers, Grocery Doppio, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based January imports dropped 32.3
[Infographic] 21st Third Party Logistics Study Shows Increased Use of 3PLs & Shippers
GlobalTranz
MARCH 28, 2017
In fact, 44 percent of shippers and 86 percent of 3PLs surveyed cite collaboration with competitors as a strategic value in entering and continuing the 3PL-shipper partnership. Of course, there are still hold-outs that foresee possible problems with these relationships. 3PLs are changing globally. The IT Gap Has Reached a Record-Low.
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Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Of course, gamification can only be used in processes requiring human input, since it drives performance by way of motivation. An example of this is Unilever, who give their employees rewards if they meet key performance indicators relating to sustainability and ethical sourcing.
7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 2, 2016
According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth greater than the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. The success of your business is inextricably linked to the performance of your supply chain.
The 2016 State of Manufacturing Industry Trends: E-Commerce, Robotics, & Analytics
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 22, 2016
Of course, none of this would be possible without improved self-service features, as explained by “The Impact of B2B E-Commerce on Manufacturers and Distributors,” and comprehensive, easy-to-integrate platforms. In fact, the value of robotics in the U.S. billion, explains Jim Lawton of Rethink Robotics.
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Why Large Companies Increasingly Opt for 4PL Services
Logistics Bureau
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
There are, of course, some other important differences between the two types of providers: 4PL is, in general, better suited for medium-to-large businesses , while 3PL is more suited to small-to-medium businesses. Unlike a 4PL, however, it won’t manage the paint maker’s entire supply chain. 3) Ecommerce and Multi-Channel Retail.
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Five ways to upskill your HGV drivers
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Recent surveys have shown that companies that score highly on their employee development opportunities see 93% less attrition and this also tends to be a contributing factor within the businesses that rank highly in studies such as the Sunday Times Best Places to Work. 2: Upgrade Licences.
What is Supply Chain Resilience?
GlobalTranz
APRIL 6, 2021
Of course, toilet paper and paper towels were in short supply as well. In a survey commissioned by GlobalTranz, 59% of supply chain decision-makers reported being concerned about not having the proper workforce to meet customer demand. Manufacturing and supply chains couldn’t ramp up fast enough.
3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Our recent Demand Forecasting survey shows that teams anticipate more complexity in the supply chain. Companies are already realizing that for S&OP meetings to be effective, they need to get to insights faster. The landscape is changing in Europe, with the UK officially out of the EU.
Jobs and Career Paths in Supply Chain and Logistics
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 18, 2019
Source: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2017 Survey. Of course the same is true in many professions, but is particularly so in the arena of supply chain and logistics. “60% of young supply chain professionals surveyed described their work as exciting, and 56% said their work is fascinating.
[Infographic] The State of Supply Chains: The Supply Chain Has Gone Digital
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 9, 2017
Per GT Nexus , 75 percent of executives surveyed recognized the digital supply chain as an important factor for the next five years. Supply chains must evolve to meet an increasing number of omnichannel sales, and technologies must be integrated within existing systems to reach maximum efficiency and productive value.
Invest in These Capabilities to Drive Supply Chain Excellence
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Our recent survey showed that only 17% of organizations make it a priority to invest in innovation. Prescriptive analytics “describes a set of analytical capabilities that finds a course of action to meet a predefined objective, such as maximizing revenue or minimizing costs.” Firefighting is the norm. Prescriptive Analytics.
How VR, 3D Printing & Predictive Analytics in the IOT are Currently Powering the Manufacturing Industry
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 17, 2017
Instead, they can use today’s information to create near real-time demand forecasts, allowing for immediate adjustment of production and distribution to meet changing demands. Of course, reports Predictive Analytics Times , analytics also possess potential to change how companies obtain the raw materials for their products.
Today’s Freight Capacity Crisis: Where Do We Go from Here?
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2018
More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation. Everything Has Changed.
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Freight Market Intelligence: Data is crucial, but context is king
Freightos
APRIL 27, 2023
The article presents findings from a survey conducted across over 200 global supply chain professionals to highlight how the pandemic has increased the need for freight market intelligence and how it continues to be relevant even as supply chain issues resolve. Real world, meet data. So what’s next for global freight data?
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Internet Coping with COVID-19 Havoc, but Online Orders Taking Strain
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 21, 2020
Whether business systems are weathering the storm is of course of primary concern to supply chain managers, especially at a time like this, when stress-testing all links in the chain can facilitate shrewd business continuity decisions. How are SCM Systems Managing? Human Vulnerability is the Main System Constraint.
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Using Predictive Analytics For Better Supply Chain Resilience
Blue Grace Logistics
JULY 27, 2021
51% of the respondents in a global Reuters survey felt that the most perplexing challenge is the unpredictable nature of consumer demand. Of course, these sophisticated automated models will not give the full picture either, especially in a market run by the pandemic. Demand forecasting is hard. Concept of Predictive Analytics.
Project Management Framework for Today’s 3PL
Blue Grace Logistics
JULY 20, 2022
This still holds true with 45% of survey participants citing inconsistent practices and processes across teams as one of the top challenges in adopting project management implementation. These might include mass email, daily meetings to be in contact, and shared documents across the team. It ensures that no details are overlooked.
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Shippers Growing Success With 3PLs
Blue Grace Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Shippers, of course, have higher expectations of their service providers and third-party providers have responded by increasing not only their service offerings but also their innovations when it comes to overcoming challenges within the current market environment. Current Global Market Challenges.
The Power of Impactful Employee Incentive Programs & How To Measure Their Success
WorkWave
JUNE 6, 2024
Retaining Top Talent and Keeping Employees Happy The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) conducted a survey estimating that employers spend the equivalent of six to nine months of an employee’s salary to properly find and train their replacement. Higher participation rates indicate effective resonance with the incentive program.
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Returns are a fact of retail
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 25, 2022
This can be clearly seen in the returns of online purchases by category in the UK in 2022, as shown by Statista Global Consumer Survey published in May of this year. They meet the e-commerce sector’s current demands for flexibility, speed and maximum accuracy. Shoes come next (15%).
“The focal point of intralogistics remains the customer”
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 13, 2022
That is why we have conducted extensive surveys and analysis. Data transparency is also key to another opportunity – meeting delivery deadlines by creating robust supply chains. A: But of course on the customer! We have been talking about a new era lately, and we don’t just mean the industry, but all of Europe as well!
7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management
Logistics Bureau
MAY 24, 2019
To meet these objectives, Starbucks divided all its supply chain functions into three main groups, known as “plan” “make” and “deliver” It also opened a new production facility, bringing the total number of U.S. These were to: Reorganize the supply chain. Reduce cost to serve. plants to four.
Customer remains focal point for the future of intralogistics
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 1, 2022
That is why we have conducted extensive surveys and analysis. Data transparency is also key to another opportunity – meeting delivery deadlines by creating robust supply chains. BB: But if course on the customer! We have been talking about a new era lately, and we don’t just mean the industry, but all of Europe as well!
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