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?)

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Freightos

MARCH 5, 2017

CMA CGM and Maersk’s decision to sell online, Kuehne+Nagel’s notable online sales – showcased in our annual online freight sales survey – show two things quite clearly: The industry already made a conscious decision to offer online services in a transparent fashion. It’s not only Freightos technology, of course.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 27, 2018

That was the key message Doug Braun, CEO of BluJay Solutions (a Talking Logistics sponsor), delivered in his keynote presentation at the SOAR 2018 Customer Conference last month. Competing on customer experience is the new battleground in business and supply chain management is a critical enabler. Source: BluJay Solutions.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Most certainly, complex ideas, which the supply chain and related functions can be at time, are easy to digest if they are presented in a fun way, with lots of color and less clutter. The survey, conducted in late 2013, asked supply chain management (SCM) professionals about their priorities for the coming year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Capacity can be easily ramped up or down due to product seasonality, holidays and of course global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. In a McKinsey surveyed, 59% of participants stated that a lack of executive vision was a significant obstacle to the digital transformation of their organization. [2] The payoff is well worth it.

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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. This was, of course, an extremely popular use case for market data.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Bill Joy envisioned Device to Device (D2D) communication as part of his “Six Webs” framework, presented at the World Economic Forum at Davos in 1999. The hyperconnected world and the “Internet of Things” presents tremendous opportunities for businesses to lead through innovation and evolution.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2016

Each setting is an accurate image of manufacturing from different time periods in history, the past and the present. Additionally, 81 percent of students who participated in Manufacturing Day 2015 who were surveyed showed an increased interest in pursuing a manufacturing career.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 13, 2022

That is why we have conducted extensive surveys and analysis. A: But of course on the customer! We want to inspire our visitors with our new solutions, which we plan on presenting to them in an extraordinary way! 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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3PL Links

JULY 21, 2024

Today’s diverse difficulties have demonstrated the need for applying certain tactics in order to change course. The present changes include opening up new business models and a new management vision in addition to investing in technical tools for the operation. There is much to be done, and we must act immediately.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 1, 2022

That is why we have conducted extensive surveys and analysis. BB: But if course on the customer! We want to inspire our visitors with our new solutions, which we plan on presenting to them in an extraordinary way! 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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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The majority of respondents taking part in the 2019 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals/Penske Logistics Young Professionals Survey, which surveyed more than 100 supply chain professionals under age 30, said they enjoy working in the supply chain and that it makes them content.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 29, 2023

And, over the past three years, the continuing aftershocks of the COVID pandemic, combined with geopolitical factors and an economic downturn, have caused significant upheaval for shippers, cargo receivers, service providers, brokers, freight forwarders, carriers – and of course consumers.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2017

Unlike official courses where you get the basics about the trade, online groups provide first-hand freight broker resources. It presents a number of networking opportunities, which are bound to grow with its expansion. #2. Professionals can leave a review for companies they have worked with, as well as fill in a salary survey.

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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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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

In the supply chain articles category it is clear the top ten are all about trends, facts, technology, and of course optimization. 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.

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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. In other words, it’s important to scale actions, choose pertinent data, combine it with other data, unite it in key presentations, and know how to make strategic decisions.

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PINC

OCTOBER 2, 2019

This can turn into an even bigger problem for the driver who has been behind the wheel all day and is now coming up on the maximum 14 hours he can work in the course of a day (truckers can only drive 11 total hours a day). Not Pocket Change. Individuals often forgot to “update” the software, or neglected to save it to the shared drive.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

Source : Logistics Management 2018 Distribution Center Survey. . Of course, the distributed inventory model will present challenges for retailers and 3PLs alike, especially when it comes to demand forecasting and knowing where to place inventory. New Networks, New Tools, New Strategies.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2016

The data from this global virtual item master takes another step in its evolutionary journey and is refined using an online, cloud-based platform with user tools that automatically present the normalized data obtained from all sources, both internal and external, in natural English.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 29, 2018

When it comes to actual stores, of course, retailers have the disadvantage of not knowing who’s shopping at any given moment — at least until someone makes a purchase. They’re scrutinizing store traffic patterns, surveying shoppers, even placing sensors at the door. Retailers are working hard to correct that drawback.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The majority of respondents taking part in the 2019 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals/Penske Logistics Young Professionals Survey, which surveyed more than 100 supply chain professionals under age 30, said they enjoy working in the supply chain and that it makes them content.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 23, 2018

The ability of technology to get in and present options, and a more efficient network with automated decisions and things like that, is going to change quite dramatically. The automated driving of trucks is potentially a big enabler,” states Richards, pointing to the truck driver shortage that exists in North America and Europe at present. “We

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2016

However based on observations made in the course of our consulting work, many organisations perceive it as a purely remedial or punitive exercise. Process and practice evaluation can be resource intensive, requiring the development of surveys and questionnaires, or perhaps physical inspections/audits of suppliers’ facilities.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 5, 2018

Of course, TMS still needs good analytics and planning logic, especially when it comes to what Clark calls “deconstructing” truckloads into less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments to see if breaking orders into LTL moves makes sense for both service level and costs. Predictive analytics.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

Most sustainability books in my view do not present the full 360 view. And of course most can’t. Of course, consumer brand companies are especially at risk from being tarred with an anti-sustainability brush. Of course we all need to up our game. Jade.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

Of course, TMS still needs good analytics and planning logic, especially when it comes to what Clark calls “deconstructing” truckloads into less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments to see if breaking orders into LTL moves makes sense for both service level and costs. Predictive Analytics.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

Of course we all need to up our game. In additiion I realize it’s difficult to understand what goes into the customer survey, but would I assume specific metrics are being asked. God bless america from its present distraction. Jade. Posted on: Oct, 02 2016.

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Freightos

JULY 14, 2019

However, 2019 presents a new challenge for the hundreds of thousands of small and mid-sized US importers, Amazon-fulfilled or not, with the 25% tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports. But, of course, the tariffs aren’t only an Amazon problem. If the past is any indicator , it will.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Every year, in our annual MH&L Salary Survey , we ask readers to identify the biggest challenge they face in their jobs, and every year they tell us the same thing: finding, developing and retaining talent. Once in, you’ve got to stay the course. Of course, there are different kinds of regulation. Education is the answer.

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