Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2018

2018 is looking good according to a recent survey of manufacturers. The 2018 Leading Edge Alliance (LEA) National Manufacturing Outlook Survey found that manufacturers have a more positive outlook about the economy for 2018 than in 2017. The dichotomy of growing sales while cutting costs may also present a challenge.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The importance of an omnichannel supply chain strategy cannot be overstated. According to Randy Strang of Supply Chain 24/7, a survey of the most important parts of a shopping experience found customers’ expectations are more than meets the eye. What’s Wrong With Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategy and Customer Service?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. 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.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

We will discuss case studies, future trends, and guidelines for businesses considering whether to invest in this cutting-edge technology. Drones can be programmed to survey specific locations regularly, detecting early signs of pest infestations.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A plan is necessary, possibly based on one of the following strategies. Hidden Opportunities for Supply Chain Cost Reductions Of course hidden costs, if you can find them, mean hidden opportunities. Reverse Logistics Strategy 1: Don’t do it! Clearly, successful reverse logistics cannot be left to luck.

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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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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

In the context of cross-industry implementation of continuous-flow and lean manufacturing, delivery volumes are shrinking and delivery times are being reduced. At the same time, competitive pressure is increasing and all parties are trying to cut prices and costs. Adapt the freight allocation strategy to handle scarcity .

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

Data for the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index is aggregated through a survey of shippers and reflects all freight transportation modes, while correlating growth or shrinkage to the overall industry volume of shipments and the price of products, according to BlueGrace.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cassidy | JOC.com September 25, 2023 US shippers uncertain about sales and order volumes this holiday season are likely to increase less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments despite lower truckload rates, data from an industry survey suggests. Everyone is sitting on a tremendous amount of inventory,” Lockard said. 31 earnings call.

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Locus

JUNE 30, 2023

Plenty of cost-cutting strategies are being employed by Supply Chain Management leaders, but the potential long-term implications often remain unseen. Speaking of implications, let’s delve into the top cost cutting strategies that businesses implement but could negatively impact supply chain performance: 1. Achieving 99.5%

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

If you’re not employing a multichannel sales strategy, you’re clearly missing out. But what, exactly is a multichannel sales strategy, and is it worth the investment? If you can’t lower your price, then offer free shipping and mention it in your meta descriptions. What is a Multichannel Sales Strategy?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Global trade regulations and conflicts, as well as tariff threats as a political tool, could cut off sources and markets and push your business plan into the red. The average cost of a data breach reached $3.86 Price fluctuations and sourcing issues. Trade disputes and tariffs. Capacity constraints and transportation delays.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

Longstanding weaknesses in the supply chain like port infrastructure, outdated supply chain strategies and impacts of natural disaster and wars have all further affected global supply chains. With reliable data from ERP manufacturers and distributors can use data analytics to respond to challenges. The 2021 SYSPRO CFO 4.0

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

It may be off a lower-than-normal base price but for importers and exporters suffering from lower sales, it’s almost certainly troubling news. The decrease in logistics costs led 35% of importers to lower their product prices, possibly contributing to the easing of inflation rates. and bakes really good cookies.

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Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2023

When it comes to how they are using it, there is also a clear trend, with 75% deploying AI for pricing (like freight rate management ) and another half tapping it for shipping operations, while others are branching into sales or customer support with AI. Specifically, 53% anticipate a limited reduction, while 31% foresee substantial cuts.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 18, 2021

Packaged food companies are raising prices to offset (at least a portion of) the rising costs. The counterpoint is that the economy is growing quickly and, since prices are rising everywhere, price increases to consumers are more likely to stick. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO ACCESS A COPY OF THE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Most notable is the extreme volatility in volumes, prices, and disruptions that have occurred. Here are some data that support my view. However, GEP And S&P Global publish the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index based on data derived from S&P Global’s PMI surveys. This is surely a positive for the field.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2016

When customers step up pressure on prices and when economic growth flattens or dips, a supply manager’s mind turns to cost reduction. Or rather, it turns even more to cost reduction, as squeezing out savings that then show up directly on the bottom line is a goal that never goes away. Elimination of redundant activities.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Suspicion that digitization will eliminate jobs is not without cause—there is no doubt that certain roles are changing or being eliminated by automation. In a recent Forrester study, they found the problem to be poor quality data. Digitization is your friend, but quality data is your foundation. Master Innovation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Or have these concerns been replaced with cost-price inflation and compressed profit margins? These are questions ARC Advisory Group will seek to answer in our online survey research of supply chain executives over the next few months. The second pattern that jumps out is an ongoing reduction in volatility of change.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

“Results from the 2017 study show that roughly 75% of respondents are using the mix strategy (be all things to all people) as the predominant approach for their companies compared to the 51% who we reported utilizing a mix strategy in our 2016 results. and 30.9%, respectively,” says Logistics Management. The Structure of Service.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MARCH 12, 2020

Using technology to drive strategy and improve performance—and ultimately create financial value—is top of mind for shippers today managing complex global supply chains. In our own survey of 3,000 shippers, over 60% of technology decision-makers said they desire improvements in visibility. Our real-time visibility solution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

Furthermore, inflation has become a growing concern, causing price pressure up and down the supply chain. The survey’s results suggest a series of misalignments where gaps in process, technology and information flow can be a drag on productivity and optimization. The study highlighted a number of areas where these gaps arose.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2021

Furthermore, there is much discussion about the word “transitory,” as used by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to describe what he believes is like a short-term phase of price increases. Data as recent as the end of June 2021 show that inventories remain below 1.3 This Summer’s Sales, Prices, and Supply Chain Performance.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

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. Supply Chain Strategy. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Fifty-two percent of respondents are working on individual digital projects but lack an overarching strategy that links all these efforts. While creating a demand-driven supply chain means ingesting and interpreting large volumes of data, advances in cloud computing and edge computing make data-based decision making easy and cost-effective.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

What’s key to making this work: big data visibility, flexible processes, and an agile ecosystem that can move swiftly to serve an increasingly fragmenting, but exceptionally demanding consumer base. Traditional segmentation strategies no longer work in a world characterized by complexity and constant change. Embrace Digital Disruption.

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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. Cloud ERP for a resilient supply chain. Securing a digital future with Cloud ERP.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 14, 2024

As recently as 2021, survey data reveals that 98% of manufacturers have, are, or are planning to implement an eCommerce strategy. Unifying data across silos: Often, critical business information resides in separate, siloed databases, complicating the task of unifying data for online sales.

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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

Adoption of the technology is slow but manufactures feel it can dramatically reduce the time to make strategic decisions as well as help them operate more efficiently and effectively. Further, survey results suggest that end-to-end supply chain transparency is the No. Understanding Impact and Creating Value.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

When my fiance heard about the price, he advised that I find a local hairdresser and set up a frequent-shopper account with them for a few months until the tool is back in stock. And pretty much everyone realized that the old technologies used in planning are not going to cut it anymore when there are so many moving parts in the game.

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Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

Air cargo for example, though continuing to make digital strides, is still behind – and is often compared to – passenger travel where digitized capacity, pricing and online bookings have been around for decades and is in some ways the digitalization template air cargo is referencing.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2016

A recent survey, conducted by Handshake , found more than 79 percent of companies providing B2B sales already have customers clamoring for online ordering. Mostly, this goes back to finding the best product possible at the lowest possible price. . Pricing Models Are Subject to the “Amazon Standard.”. E-commerce grew 10.2

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 22, 2018

More than 60% of business leaders surveyed across North America believe governments are increasingly taking a protectionist stance of raising trade barriers to defend domestic businesses. But even amid ongoing renegotiations of NAFTA, half of firms surveyed (U.S. According to the survey, less than one in ten (9%) U.S.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

Digital technologies, such as big data, business analytics, augmented reality and 3-D printing, are converging to transform the way manufacturing is done. The 52 percent who aren't ready will soon be playing catch-up to companies on the cutting edge of these trends. Responsive Technology #2: Big Data and Predictive Analytics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Data for the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index is aggregated through a survey of shippers and reflects all freight transportation modes, while correlating growth or shrinkage to overall industry volume of shipments and price of products, according to BlueGrace.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 29, 2021

RISING FUEL PRICES. The latest Energy Information Administration data shows the national average diesel price is at $3.34 Regional diesel prices range from $3.08 Regional diesel prices range from $3.08 California diesel prices are averaging $4.19 Census Bureau’s Small Business Pulse Survey , 59.7

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