Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The process usually includes analyzing historical data for seasonal trends and product performance, as well as gathering current data on competitors, marketplace trends, future marketing plans and promotions. All of them rely on data, whether you’re using historical data or new findings gathered from consumer research.

eCommerce 86

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 6, 2023

Using Data for Better Transportation Management How to Use Data for Better Transportation Management The logistics industry has long been characterized by volatility and unpredictability. Additionally, even some of the most tech-savvy companies appear to be overlooking important supply chain data and metrics.

White Paper 62

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 31, 2021

According to data from the industry, there are a lot of claims related to perishable shipment by all means of transportation. Marine Cargo Survey Practices. A Cargo surveyor is normally appointed by the Cargo Owner, but he may be appointed by the cargo receivers, ship owners, insurers, or any other stake holder in the industry.

Refrigeration 94

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Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Coping with growth and change is never easy, but it’s particularly challenging in a tight labor market in which the cost of industrial real estate has spiraled upward.

Survey 73

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. The future of global freight data lies in real-time information, contextual insights, and aggregated data that can help companies make better decisions and adapt to a rapidly changing industry.

Data 62

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2023

With over 30 years of information technology experience, he combines a broad range of experience in commercial management, operational sales, exceptional revenue growth and driving strategic perspectives in building success factors for clients and partners. He has played a key part in Körber’s business growth in recent years.

Supply Chain Design Software 314

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With increasing disruptions and uncertainty, teams need a way to continuously monitor and balance demand and supply in order to fine-tune operations. We put together a survey with our partners at Districon to better understand these challenges and offer ideas for improvement. What exactly is Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE)?

Scenario Planning 124

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 4, 2022

With ongoing supply chain disruptions continuing to affect all industries, that’s a question that the fabricated metals industry is beginning to ask. Supply Chain disruptions are creating a chain reaction across the metal fabrication industry. Connecting through Cloud ERP. A cloud ERP system can be such a platform.

Optimization Software 111

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

The chemical industry faces challenges such as volatile raw material prices, shortages , supply chain disruption, and more. The chemicals industry is one of the most important sectors, with 96 percent of all manufactured goods depending on them. Here are some of the biggest challenges affecting the chemical industry.

Industry 62

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2024

Today’s article is the fourth part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including environmental sustainability , last mile , and digital transformation. This suggests a need for a more defined ESG strategy and framework within the industry to guide effective integration and action.

Supply Chains 126

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. Labor-intensive transportation and warehouse operations are suffering the most.

Supply Chain Planning Software 144

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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. Freight market data size consistency matters.

Optimal Sourcing 98

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

My family owned a manufacturing operation, so I experienced firsthand the challenges that mid-market manufacturers face. SYSPRO ’s 2020 survey, The Inflection Point for the Factory of the Future , showed that only about one-third (38%) of manufacturers’ business systems had enabled them to meet the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Manufacturing Procurement 110

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

It does present a training requirement, the need for new skills for industry 4.0 because there will be a great force of technical specialists to operate and maintain the machines. Together they conceived the Unimate, the very first industrial robot. As a result, employees are unable to adapt and thrive in Industry 4.0.

Buyer Training 105

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Logistics Manager

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The world’s first in-water remote ship surveys using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) have been completed by leading classification society, DNV GL. The latest in-water survey of this kind was performed earlier in July on another ASA Wilson-managed vessel in Bergen, Norway.

Survey 74

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 19, 2020

The supply chain industry has also been affected severely. There has been a massive drop in cargo volumes, congestion both on land and at sea, job losses etc, although ironically this is one of the industries that has and is helping to fight this pandemic by ensuring the movement of essential goods like medical supplies, food and PPE.

Supply Chain Software 105

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A 2021 Peak Shipping Season survey conducted by Edelman Intelligence found hiring to be a strong concern among supply chain decision makers with 90% having a strong need to increase hiring to account for peak season and beyond. These variable PSS costs help carriers cover increased operational costs and manage freight volumes efficiently.

Cost Reduction 93

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2023

Container xChange has released a Container LogTech predictions report for 2023, which highlights important global trends that the shipping and supply chain industry will witness in 2023. Most of the experts surveyed foresee that inflation and recession will have a greater impact this year and will be the biggest driver of disruptions. ‘‘Due

Supply Chain Software 65

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3PL Links

APRIL 26, 2023

Revolutionizing the Industry: Discover the Top 3 Logistics Trends for 2023! Image source: Pixabay Everyone who is familiar with the transportation industry understands that things do not always go as planned. The latter is concerned with implementing industry-proven technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

Autonomous supply chains are systems that can operate with little to no human intervention, and they use artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and sensors to optimize the flow of goods. Autonomous Shipping Autonomous shipping is the use of self-driving vessels to transport goods and passengers across waterways.

Supply Chain Planning Software 142

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

INFORM, a leading software developer specializing in artificial intelligence and operations research, is thrilled to announce its latest study on IT in vehicle logistics , highlighting key findings on IT and AI’s transformative impact in the vehicle logistics sector. Key Findings from the Report 1.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 63

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Design and engineering, production operations, maintenance, logistics, supply chain, business systems, customers, products, and organizational structure are subject to innovative change as companies examine and update processes and deploy new tools and technologies.” Eighty-eight percent of respondents are digitizing data and processes.

Digital 150

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

While the industry moves toward more cohesive programs to track performance, including profitability per load, the need to boost benchmarking through freight KPIs is absolute. While valuable for advancement, the rest of the equation rests on ensuring that financial and operational performance continues.

Procurement Analytics 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The study also provided insight into what companies are doing to address it. Let me know.

Supply Chain Software 138

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3PL Links

JULY 7, 2023

The Role of Data Analytics in Supply Chain Management | Image source: Pixabay This article describes the transformation that data analysis and the supply chain are fostering and how it will impact business intelligence. Intelligence-driven businesses are interested in supply chain management and data analysis.

Supply Chain Software 48

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Research by Inmarsat , a world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, reveals relatively few businesses derive maximum benefit from the IoT data that they gather. Infrequent data collection and lacking an IoT data strategy leaves many businesses surveyed struggling to extract full value from their IoT data.

Waste Reduction 60

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To examine supply chain management priorities, performance, and anticipated trends, APQC conducted its 10 th annual Supply Chain Management Priorities and Challenges research, including a survey of more than 350 supply chain professionals from around the world and across multiple industries.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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IoT World Today

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Indeed, some organizations spent several years laying the foundations for data-driven strategy and remote operations even prior to COVID-19. Data-Driven Strategies Become Core Value Proposition. This core principle of creating value through logistics data has ricocheted throughout FedEx’s IT restructuring and its future plans.

Waste Reduction 122

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Mark Derks, BlueGrace Chief Marketing Officer June 23, 2023 In the dynamic and ever-evolving logistics landscape, having access to accurate and timely data is essential. Updated quarterly, the LCI has become an important resource for shippers seeking to maximize data forecasting as part of a predictive and prescriptive analytics model.

Resource Reduction 85

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 29, 2020

Shipping and freight professionals want to change their supply chain strategies post-Covid, according to a recent survey. Answered by over 300 Shipping and Freight Professionals across the world, the survey brought out some key indicators that will inform the future course of global supply chains. Find more details here.

Resource Reduction 41

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The National Private Truck Council 2021 Benchmarking Survey Report provides fleets with new industry standards to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Fleet operators need real-time data to make informed decisions about their business. They don't want to trust that to a carrier.

Survey 53

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It was not that long ago that the concept of data and system ownership was a nonissue. Current geopolitical tensions, new data privacy laws, and the dominance of the hyperscale cloud players (e.g. Where is our data stored? Is the data safe and secure? Is the data encrypted when stored?

ERP 105

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 18, 2024

Since artificial intelligence (AI) went mainstream, executives across industries have sought to understand how the technology can help transform operations, drive efficiencies, automate repetitive tasks, bridge talent gaps, uncover new insights and everything in between. Fleet management and operations – 30% 4.Economic

Optimal Sourcing 40

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With increasing disruptions and uncertainty, teams need a way to continuously monitor and balance demand and supply in order to fine-tune operations. We put together a survey with our partners at Districon to better understand these challenges and offer ideas for improvement. What exactly is Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE)?

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Operations Optimization Modeling 62

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 17, 2022

Our latest research survey shows that 70% of manufacturing and distribution businesses experienced supply chain disruptions and 60% of businesses were unable to engage and collaborate with customers and suppliers in real-time. Securing a digital future with Cloud ERP.

ERP 98

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 15, 2018

The survey conducted by Deloitte and MAPI, included more than 200 different manufacturing organizations. Transparency represents one of the biggest potentials for efficiency gain in the industry. Above all else, the survey shows the main reason why manufacturers are looking into a digital supply network; end to end transparency.

Survey 48

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 7, 2022

SYSPRO surveyed CFOs and finance leaders in a variety of industries and learned that they’ve had to undertake a more flexible role than in previous years. Here are some of the major growth opportunities identified by survey respondents: 1. On-premises to cloud data migration. Operationalizing digitization and automation.

Survey 105

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