Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 30, 2025

Findings from Penskes latest annual survey, Settling In: A Consumer Moving Trend Survey, provides fresh insights into how and why people are moving. Moving Motivations: Closer Connections and New Opportunities According to the survey, nearly a third (28%) of U.S. Of course, moving isnt without its hurdles.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Dubbed YAFO, the modeling tool also helps users understand how forests will adapt to a changing climate, drawing on data from multiple European countries. . Governments are also relying on AIMMS-based tools to assess the costs and benefits of renewable energy subsidies. Conflicts are looming and trade relations are shifting.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Assess Your Current Radar: Knowing if it’s time to upgrade starts by surveying your airspace. Does your existing software/ERP system have demand forecasting tools or data-analytics in the system? Set a Clear-Course Budget: Define a comprehensive budget for the ERP transition. Consider this a 5-step preflight checklist: Step 1.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

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. Employers should take advantage of the digital courses offered by ERP providers to prevent any erosion of technological knowledge.

Buyer Training 105

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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?

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Email vs. Other Forms of Communication For many years, email has been the gold standard of communication tools for DTC businesses. Once the recipient clicks/taps through the email, tracking is handed off to another tool, such as Google Analytics. Of course, what you say is just as important as how you say it. The downside?

eCommerce 105

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

We will feature over the next 7 business days each category’s top 10 most viewed posts over the course of 2014. Since the Industrial Revolution, manufacturing has been synonymous with factories, machine tools, production lines and economies of scale. These will only contain posts written in 2014. Read Full Post.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Of course, having minimal waste in a supply chain remains important, but resilience and, by extension, agility is a great deal more. Automation, softwares for supply chain management, or tools for visibility and real-time tracking. In a world shaken by disruption, it no longer does. In short, they’re acting quickly.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

The type of analyses you can do today were really challenging, if not impossible, before the advancement of business intelligence tools. Of course, converting data into actionable intelligence is easier said than done. They will ultimately be less productive and effective than those who adopt more modern and powerful BI tools.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 28, 2015

It’s quite important to pay personalized attention to your customers via providing them with useful applications, easy check out process and recommendation surveys, which can improve customer experience and boost the level of your ecommerce sales drastically. Personalized E-Mail Campaign. Social Networks Personalization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2023

This is called ChatGPT, a natural language processing (NLP) tool that runs on artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct human-like discussions in order to assist you with various requests. The best course of action is to learn more now. We’re already seeing it in diverse applications, such as writing emails or essays.

Supply Chain Software 105

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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.

eCommerce 111

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2017

The tools and techniques of Six Sigma put team’s heads together and stimulate innovation. There are numerous tools in place to assist in diagnosing the logistics problems and solutions found. Several techniques in this relation were already developed for you, for example, a 380-degree survey. IT and technology literacy.

Buyer Training 84

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Cost is, of course, another important aspect of running a successful business. There is an interesting correlation between the success of the survey and the data technologies that are utilized as more companies start relying on digitized services. The Impact of Technology. Improving Data Shows the Real Strength of Trucking.

Cost Reduction 89

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation. From a Transportation Management System (TMS) to Business Intelligence tools, the right tools can create a nimbler organization with greater visibility of loads, routes, and opportunities.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Dubbed YAFO, the modeling tool also helps users understand how forests will adapt to a changing climate, drawing on data from multiple European countries. . Governments are also relying on AIMMS-based tools to assess the costs and benefits of renewable energy subsidies. Conflicts are looming and trade relations are shifting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This type of data must be actively gathered by researching market trends, analyzing the competitive landscape, conducting consumer surveys and focus groups. Accurate data forecasting requires accurate data, robust data analysis tools, and people who understand how to use them. Qualitative data is more subjective.

eCommerce 105

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

Of course, sometimes following the herd can lead us astray. 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. The proof is in what our clients say about us. Low-cut jeans come to mind.)

eCommerce 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Some try delving into deep learning or a crash course in generative AI (GenAI), but I don’t recommend starting there. Planners are buried in tedious tasks using legacy, fragmented technology, which 48% say doesn’t help them do their job effectively, according to a survey by the boom! Global Network.

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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.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 16, 2018

The State of Retailing Online (SORO) survey of U.S. retailers conducted by NRF and Forrester Research surveyed the key metrics of 195 apparel, footwear, general merchandise, home furnishings and personal care retailers, and determined that the average cost to fulfill an order is $10 (shipping + fulfillment costs).

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Turvo

AUGUST 13, 2020

It’s the process of seeing the promised results from the implementation and adoption of digital tools. The Haven survey found 35% of respondents cited manual processes, such as login to 23 different systems to track a shipment, as a significant challenge. Unfortunately, meaningful transformation remains out of reach for many.

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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

While not always polished, these behemoths have outstanding operational experience, volume, and tools that provide support to midsize shippers. Traditional forwarding leaders are experimenting with this too, in the form of Damco’s Twill Logistics (with Damco itself, of course, owned by Maersk).

Supply Chain Design Software 61

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Not all businesses are created equal, of course, and WorkWave wanted to understand, specifically, how those sorts of technologies are improving business processes and customer experience among a specific group–HVAC Service Providers. Fortunately, WorkWave has the tools to help support those efforts.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

As per a recent survey and study done by Pew Research Internet Project, a large majority of the technology experts and engaged Internet users who responded—83 percent—agreed with the notion that the Internet/Cloud of Things, embedded and wearable computing (and the corresponding dynamic systems) will have widespread and beneficial effects by 2025.

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Logistics Manager

JUNE 27, 2018

Dr. Kelvin K Y Leung, Chief Executive Officer Asia Pacific for DHL Global Forwarding to learn more about this early indicator tool for the current state and future development of global trade. DHL says the tool is based on import and export data for a number of commodities that serve as the basis for further industrial production.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

Source : Logistics Management 2018 Distribution Center Survey. . For many though, a warehouse management system (WMS)—once the only technological solution necessary for even the biggest operations—is no longer an adequate tool. New Networks, New Tools, New Strategies. Again, technology will play an important role here.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Our recent survey showed that only 17% of organizations make it a priority to invest in innovation. The report outlines the tools with the highest transformational benefits and capabilities that are becoming standard business practices. Firefighting is the norm. It can also be challenging to decide where to invest.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Furthermore, online shoppers want direct visibility into the progress of their deliveries, so you don’t just need the tools to monitor the process internally—you need to deliver the same capabilities to your customers through real-time order and delivery tracking facilities. Confusing Strategic with Single (Sourcing).

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Tariffs of course have impacted enterprise US businesses in tangible ways including higher costs to purchase imported goods and reductions in US manufacturing. The new trade dynamics mean that even more businesses are looking to diversify their supply chains. .

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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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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

While not always polished, these behemoths have outstanding operational experience, volume, and tools that provide support to midsize shippers. Traditional forwarding leaders are experimenting with this too, in the form of Damco’s Twill Logistics (with Damco itself, of course, owned by Maersk).

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

Supply Chain Cost Management Results: By the time Starbucks had completed its transformation program, it had saved more than $500 million over the course of 2009 and 2010, of which a large proportion came out of the supply chain, according to Peter Gibbons, then Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain Operations. Procurement analysis.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2017

Google 'percent of B2B purchases that start with a search' and you'll see many studies showing that the number is somewhere around 66% to 93%, and many of these surveys are a year or two old. Sit down with your customer facing people like service folks, marketing team members, and of course, salespeople. Pick a Tool to Use.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

I’ll also be providing some step by step guides and tools on these at our Free Seminars Series in February and March, but more on that later. If you haven’t already, survey them! It’s a powerful and simple tool to use to start on a significant cost reduction program, and it’s so easy to do. Yes of course there are.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 7, 2022

According to a survey by Gatepoint Research, 40% of retailers plan to focus on this as one of their key priorities for 2022. Of course, if you want your package delivered sooner, you should enlist the help of a courier. Calculate your next shipment today with our free online tool and select the option that’s best for you.

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RPA Labs

AUGUST 26, 2021

This, of course, includes using RPA to handle email inquiries and keep the communication going strong. The process of improving freight procurements and boosting bid acceptance rates all ties back to the proper utilization of RPA and automated tools within the supply chain.

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