Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This is nearly double the amount from a decade ago and it seems to be in line with the trend of Halloween gaining popularity in the last few years with the help of social media. This increase in spending is not due to candy prices rising, the results from the survey show an overall candy prices only increased 0.9%

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In this article, we will explore these last-mile delivery optimization strategies and the role of route optimization software as we look ahead to industry trends shaping the future of delivery in 2025. Data-driven approaches, such as predictive analytics, facilitate real-time adjustments in delivery operations.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2015

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. The results show some of the biggest supply chain management trends in supply chains for 2015.

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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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3PL Insights

AUGUST 16, 2021

Big data is only useful if you understand the metrics and can connect them to the important areas of your business. But how do we turn inventory management data and other key metrics into business intelligence? This article explores general insights behind the data found in the evans365 portal and what it means for your business.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2020

And, investment statistics reveal an increasing trend for more technology to enable multi-modal shipping and the application of big data analytics to increase scalability, flexibility, and demand-driven management decisions. According to a 2017 survey of supply.read More.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

According to Roberto Michel of Logistics Management, warehouse management trends of 2020 will reflect an increasing focus on more profitability, efficiency, business scalability, and continuous improvement. The average.read More. The average.read More.

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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 Viewpoints

AUGUST 21, 2024

Sitting Down with Mike Hain, Lead of Industry at Descartes to Discuss the 8th Annual TMS Benchmark Survey Mike Hain has over three decades of experience spanning transportation-based projects, executive consulting, various software organizations, and now go-to-market solutions with Descartes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For the most part, the retail market for fresh foods thrived throughout the pandemic, according to the Supermarket News 2021 Fresh Foods Trends Report. 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.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2021

As a result, ARC Advisory Group and DC Velocity magazine have chosen to focus this year’s survey-based research on the changes logistics operations have experienced in the upheaval of the Covid-19 operating environment in 2020; and the expectations logistics executives have about their operating environment in 2021.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Indago ResearchCasts are video episodes where we share data and insights from our Indago supply chain research community and discuss them with subject matter experts in the industry. Ron and I discuss the findings from three Indago surveys we conducted.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

A look at the supply chain trends and technology that will come into play in 2018. While predicting the future is never an easy task, in order to be competitive all businesses need to be able to accurately anticipate what trends will affect them in the coming year. Kristi Montgomery, VP of innovation, Kenco. Investing in Innovation.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Here are three trends to consider. . Dubbed YAFO, the modeling tool also helps users understand how forests will adapt to a changing climate, drawing on data from multiple European countries. . Our recent Demand Forecasting survey shows that teams anticipate more complexity in the supply chain.

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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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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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Stord

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Many of the trends and changes we expect to see in 2021 are largely driven by the supply chain weaknesses and gaps identified in 2020. These brands were relying on 3PLs more than ever to handle the increased supply chain complexity, which in turn meant layering their technology stacks on top of one another, creating data and planning siloes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

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 World Trade Organization publishes lots of insightful data on global trade – including trade indexes. The third trend is that global trade growth appears to be gradually slowing.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

It adds that by analyzing revenue forecasts, inventory levels, and order volumes, the index provides industry stakeholders with valuable insights into what to expect in the next quarter and how these trends reflect the freight market.

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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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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

The following data is from a survey we conducted last month (May, 2023) across hundreds of small business importers who tap Freightos.com’s global freight marketplace. This trend was a while in coming. The inventory trend that emerged from ShipBob’s data seems to be extending into 2023. The key takeaway?

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2021

Certainly, supply chain constraints are a partial cause of the current above trend inflation. Data as recent as the end of June 2021 show that inventories remain below 1.3 With that said, let’s take a look at some recent and more granular data on sales, prices, and supply chain performance. I question if this is a data anomaly.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 4, 2020

In the grand scheme of things, data analysis falls into the categories of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive. While descriptive data presents existing figures, predictive data allows you to draw insights from trends in your descriptive data in order to make an educated guess about what might happen next.

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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.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2016

At the onset of 2016, we identified key trends to watch for in manufacturing, and as the year draws to a close, it’s time for an evaluation of our predictions to discover the state of manufacturing. True, all analytics do provide insight, but the different types describe different ways data can be used.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

Today’s article is the fifth part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including ESG in supply chain , environmental sustainability , last mile , digital transformation. Survey respondents are second most likely to have implemented Robotic Process Automation in sourcing and procurement (20 percent).

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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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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This article shares details on the Truck Tonnage Index, how the data reflects the overall economy, and other ways to interpret the data. Data Collection. The ATA creates the tonnage index through a series of surveys of its members. The index uses seasonally adjusted data and non-seasonally adjusted data.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. Smart Technology. Opportunities for New Markets. Managing Risk.

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

More Resources Home The Red Pill: The (Slow Yet Steady) Revolution in Global Freight Digitization Eytan Buchman April 15, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More The March 26th Francis Scott Key Bridge allision feels shocking. He’s obsessed with marketing, data storytelling (it’s a thing!)

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2022

A recent survey of 200 supply chain management professionals across companies with 500+ employees, conducted by Edelman Intelligence, has found market insights, confidence levels and trends for this peak season and beyond. Let’s look at what the research shows and how it will help your company thrive. Multimodal shipping solutions.

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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. 65% of the CFO respondents surveyed revealed in order to thrive, they have shifted expenditure into new markets, product lines and technologies. The modern CFO. The SYSPRO CFO 4.0

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

It’s not news to anyone that digitization is a roaring trend and I’m here to say: embrace it. In a recent Forrester study, they found the problem to be poor quality data. Digitization is your friend, but quality data is your foundation. Digitization is Your Friend. Be proactive about your suppliers!

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

This survey-based research gathers quantitative data as well as information on practices or performance drivers. From a maturity standpoint, the majority of respondents are digitizing data and processes. But, it varies on how the data and processes are being used form a technology standpoint.

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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. Immediacy: The Cloud allows for data and information to be shared immediately.

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