Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2022

While the industrial sector is undergoing a transformation driven by AI and the Internet of Things (IoT), simultaneously the workforce is shifting as traditional domain experts are replaced with tech savvy workers who bring a new level of operational expertise. What Is an Industrial Data Scientist?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2024

To improve,” the report rightly notes, “organizations should enhance supply chain visibility with robust data and analytics; use AI to foresee disruptions; keep business continuity plans current; and diversify supply sources, suppliers, manufacturing and logistics partners.” Those companies had at least $500 million in annual revenue.

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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)?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

A recent survey conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) industry association shows that this bottleneck has exacerbated worldwide over the past two years. This is where big data technologies come into play. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Manufacturers increasingly turning to data and analytics, from an ERP system, to support business initiatives. Data is after all the fuel that runs the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Challenges to using data. Many manufacturers are data-rich but when it comes to using it they are insight-poor.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 31, 2023

To do that, you need to access accurate data and create insightful reports for GL, as well as other finance and operational needs. The challenge is that many teams also rely on manual data exports from their ERP or ‘data dumping’ into Excel to report on and analyze their data beyond what standard reports offer.

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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. Analyze data obtained from survey, formulates recommendations pertaining to vessel capacities, and writes report of findings. Gathering Information.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

However, 81% plan to adopt AI platforms within the next year to mitigate risks and enhance safety for improved operational performance. Outdated technologies limit data accuracy Data is critical for fleet management and safety, with 52% of respondents already sharing data with partners to improve safety standards.

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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.

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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.

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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. The company operates in over 20 countries and has over 12,000 employees. The company runs some plants, and some are operated by third parties. Data does not move.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Port Everglades’ landside operations resumed Thursday morning and waterside operations are expected to resume Thursday, pending channel and berth damage surveys. Some areas in Florida have shelter-in-place orders, likely limiting available trucking capacity and shipper operations throughout the end of the week.

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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.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Last year, Chinese customs data show no shipments of wrought and unwrought germanium or gallium to the U.S. Conducted across key trading regions, the survey gathered insights from 978 leaders, emphasizing the importance of robust global trade intelligence for competitive and compliant operations. this year through October.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

The survey was conducted by ISACA and the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) in August 2018, captured responses from 167 participants from across ISACA, DMDII and Manufacturing Extension Partnership stakeholders. Three-quarters of U.S. manufacturing firms have fewer than 20 employees and 98% have fewer than 500.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2018

“Empowered by tax reform and regulatory certainty, manufacturers are keeping our promise to expand our operations, hire new workers and raise wages and benefits,” said NAM CEO Jay Timmons. of manufacturers surveyed reported a positive outlook for their companies, according to the group’s. On average this year, 92.4%

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Given the many aspects of retail operations outside a business’ control—from supply chain disruptions and labor shortages to inflation and interest rates impacting both operational costs and customer behavior—the fulfillment challenge this peak holiday season is acute.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Despite frequent discussions about AI’s potential impact on jobs, the majority of logistics workers are untroubled by automation, according to a recent YouGov survey commissioned by SafetyCulture. FedEx ’s AI-driven route optimization technology adjusts delivery routes based on real-time data, improving delivery times and fuel efficiency.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The survey of 200 IT decision-makers and cybersecurity leaders across the UK comes at a time when critical infrastructure attacks are increasing, particularly those targeting government, education and healthcare industries. Worryingly, it took more than two in five of organisations more than a week to recover.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As reported by DC Velocity , “the 2020 Fleet Advantage Industry Benchmark Survey noted, “11% of transportation fleets estimate they have saved more than $1 million in crash avoidance by upgrading to newer trucks with advanced safety features.” The data from benchmarking trucking fleets provides companies with a wealth of information.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2021

This variability is wide-spread across the economy and especially acute in warehousing and fulfillment operations. Although forecasting is always difficult, it is especially difficult during these times of upheaval in order fulfillment operations. Respondent privacy is assured, and only aggregated data will be published.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2021

Preliminary results from a Lucas-commissioned survey of 350 companies in the US and UK found that the majority of the companies are already employing AI in one way or another within their warehouses and distribution/fulfillment centers. AI and machine learning-based solutions can eliminate some of those drawbacks. Here are two examples.

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Freightos

JULY 24, 2024

In July, Freightos conducted a survey of over 100 small business importers and exporters, primarily from the United States, who utilize the Freightos.com marketplace for international freight. The survey aimed to explore the impact of these changes on their operations.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

A new study released today by the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum ( GELF) highlights growth and distribution strategies brands and retailers should implement to optimize international e-commerce operations now and in the future.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 4, 2020

A commonly cited phrase tells us that knowledge is power, and that’s certainly true for pest control business operators. In the grand scheme of things, data analysis falls into the categories of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive. Before you can analyze the data you have though, you need to make it digestible.

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IoT World Today

MARCH 27, 2020

Bouncing back more quickly, said experts, will require supply chain managers to turn to new ways of managing the supply chain, including using Internet of Things (IoT) data, analytics and machine learning (ML). An AI system needs to be fed data sets to learn how to behave and react. AI in Supply Chain Management: Demand Planning.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

In a survey of retailers and wholesalers conducted from mid-March to mid-April, 81% said sales in the perimeter had increased over the previous 12 months. Today’s grocers are capturing copious amounts of transactional data in interactions with customers both online and offline. To read more of the many challenges: DOWNLOAD THE EBOOK.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Companies are proactively acquiring electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, battery storage providers, and related infrastructure firms to embed sustainability into their operations. In response, major freight operators have recently acquired advanced battery technology firms to accelerate fleet electrification.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 18, 2018

reveals that the 900 supply chain executives surveyed were more likely to say that they see their function in two years as a cost efficiency driver (60%) or a support function (68%) than as a competitive differentiator (48%) or a growth enabler (53%) within their organizations, which can leave significant value on the table.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

With reliable data from ERP manufacturers and distributors can use data analytics to respond to challenges. Here’s how ERP can support your organization to gain the control you need in operations and processes to increase efficiency and overall customer experience: 1. Supply chain visibility to maintain competitive advantage.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Trinity Logistics wanted to get answers to these questions for you, so we asked a random sample of our shipper and carrier relationships to gauge the effect 2023 had on their business and what their expectations for 2024 in our first Freight Market Survey. Low rates and increasing operating costs were the main challenges facing carriers.

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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.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 2, 2024

A 2023 survey by McKinsey reported that 79 percent of all respondents had at least some exposure to gen AI, either for work or outside of work. Machine learning (ML): Using algorithms and data to detect patterns without being explicitly programmed to do so automatically. ML models learn from data.

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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.

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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.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 11, 2022

The role of the CFO is being transformed by technological innovation and access to massive amounts of data, both inside and outside the organization. Diversification of business operations. 65% of the CFO respondents surveyed revealed in order to thrive, they have shifted expenditure into new markets, product lines and technologies.

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