Apparel Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2018

That's why we ensure we're not just meeting but exceeding our customer expectations. That's why we encourage our customers to complete Net Promoter Score (NPS) surveys. What are NPS Surveys? Companies can issue NPS surveys to learn more about how its employees feel about working with them.

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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. Distribution Centers Are Fertile Grounds For Machine Learning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2022

According to a survey by Gatepoint Research, 40% of retailers are focusing on this as one of their 2022 priorities. In order to meet customer needs, retailers need to understand their customers’ expectations better. The same-day delivery market is forecast to double over the next three years. Step Three: Flexible Fulfillment Network.

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Conger

JULY 30, 2021

This is the ultimate guide to omnichannel distribution. In this article, you’ll learn: The definition of omnichannel distribution. The different omnichannel distribution pathways. The difference between omnichannel and multichannel distribution. The benefits of omnichannel distribution. Let’s get started!

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

A recent online survey conducted b y MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics aimed to understand how companies are reacting to the Coronavirus outbreak. The study include d firms in the retail, manufacturing and distribution verticals. – Tweet this. How companies are thinking about disruption .

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This quest to master distribution has risen to the top of the list because customers (whether consumers or businesses) are demanding performance like never before. Nearly 91% of survey respondents want to use advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning to drive warehouse and DC performance improvements.

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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. Securing a digital future with Cloud ERP.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Distribution is no longer a backwater of the economy, due in large part to the upheavals brought on by ecommerce. But there is a technology gap between gleaming new automated facilities and tens of thousands of existing warehouses and distribution centers that pre-date the warehouse building boom of the past 5-10 years.

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Stord

JULY 21, 2019

B2B companies are rapidly approaching B2C companies when it comes to e-commerce, both in their offerings and in their distribution. Distribution strategy is key to that successful e-commerce implementation, because the consumer’s delivery experience is a critical factor of the e-commerce boom.

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Stord

JANUARY 30, 2019

These plans could mean increased reliance on technology to meet demand or expansions in traditional offerings like ground delivery. This facility will use specialized technology to store and distribute inventory more efficiently. The survey results 7. FedEx pursued both strategies in 2018. FedEx’s news release 2.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Zebra Technologies Corporation has announced the results of its ‘Food Safety Supply Chain Vision Study’ The study highlights the views of consumers as well as food and beverage industry decision-makers worldwide from distribution and warehouses to grocery stores and restaurants around safety, traceability and transparency.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Körber , the global supply chain technology leader from software to materials handling automation, today announced the results of its 2020 State of Supply Chain Complexity survey. More products, distribution channels, and customer expectations make supply chains more complex.

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Blog on Log

NOVEMBER 27, 2006

C-TPAT survey gives members chance to sound off Are companies who participate in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism really achieving tangible efficiencies by partnering with the U.S. CBP turned to the University of Virginia to help design and conduct the survey. government to secure their international supply chains?

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

By contrast, the third-party logistics model is where a manufacturer retains oversight of its supply chain but outsources such processes as warehousing, shipping, packing, and distribution to a 3PL provider. Distribution to Woolworths supermarkets and beyond. What is 3PL? 3) Ecommerce and Multi-Channel Retail. Coles Collect.

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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. The resulting insights enable optimal transport and route management: Which routes within the distribution network should be utilized?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

According to data from a recent research survey, the following were on top of the supply chain headaches not addressed by their current systems: Supply shortages due to supplier’s inability to meet expected performance targets. Critical inventory disruptions/deficiency anywhere in the supply chain. Network bottleneck identification.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 27, 2020

The index looks at the constantly changing state of growth in the manufacturing, distribution, and retail industries along with what trends impact the bottom line. Almost half (49%) of companies surveyed said that they are directly investing in sustainability efforts in order to drive business growth and promote ethical sourcing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2024

The bank said Friday that it is launching new “Supply Availability Indexes” via a blog posting on Monday that going forward will feature as part of its regular monthly surveys of regional business activity. The indexes will feature in future Empire State Manufacturing and Business Leaders surveys, the bank said. million-sq.-ft.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

This all makes sense given the rapid change in consumer power in the economy as well as the task by Supply Chain Directors to remain efficient, meet customer demand, all while driving value up and costs down. The survey, conducted in late 2013, asked supply chain management (SCM) professionals about their priorities for the coming year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

BlueGrace Logistics sought to learn more about this dynamic and teamed up with FreightWaves to survey shippers about the state of the LTL market and their approach to LTL shipping in today’s environment. Shippers shared their thoughts about shipping and consumer demand in our survey. The following is a recap of what we learned.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 26, 2022

In a world where the only constant is change, manufacturing and distribution businesses now need three essential ingredients (including specialist ISV solutions) to set sail on the right path: The reliability of a core ERP system that provides centralized and real-time data insights.

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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. Ultimately, B2B entities are experiencing dramatic impacts on distribution and manufacturing for several key reasons. E-commerce grew 10.2 B2B Partners Demand Self-Service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

The results, based on a representative survey among more than 200 companies, shed unparalleled insight into key challenges in the industry, as well as best practices to improve supply chain performance and operation. It turns out they’re rethinking every part of their operations, from a single package to their distribution process.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

A recent survey of global supply chain leaders suggests to me that the industry risks losing momentum. Trane ’s Tom France, Vice President, Global Distribution, Logistics and Transportation, recently stressed the need for E2E insight: “Extend visibility as much as you can throughout your supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

When industrial manufacturing CEOs were asked to name which digital technologies were most strategically important to their business, 81 percent said they prioritized mobile technologies for customer engagement, according to PwC's 18th Annual Global CEO Survey.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The distribution center (DC) hadn’t released the order, but customer service didn’t have access to the right systems to see exactly what was wrong. As supply chains have grown in complexity and length, siloed thinking and processes are no longer able to meet this objective. Only persistent calls got my order back on track.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In a recent survey , 40% of respondents mentioned rising inventory costs as a top business risk. One of the biggest uncertainties of inventory management is how much stock to hold to meet changing demand. Physical space used by stock comes at a cost – inventory ties up cash and working capital which could be better deployed elsewhere.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

With peak shipping season approaching, companies continue to face supply chain risk as the pressure increases to meet customer and delivery expectations without adding cost. The survey also found that 9 in 10 supply chain leaders are seeking 3PLs with a consulting offering that provides guidance in setting up their company’s supply chain.

Supply Chain Design Software 111

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

At one point in my career, I did some work in a large distribution center in Southern California. To make ends meet, many colleagues also worked second jobs. Survey your users to avoid unseen pitfalls and make sure you’re actually purchasing a solution that provides a good user experience.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2018

Stat: Only 6% of 623 supply chain professionals across 17 countries think they have achieved supply chain visibility, according to a survey by GEODIS. Stat: When PwC surveyed 209 global companies , 74% agreed that the number of entities in the supply chain has increased in the past three years.

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Apparel Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2016

Since 2003, the Warehouse Education and Research Council (WERC) has surveyed hundreds of logistics professionals each year to determine the key metrics for measuring the efficiency and performance of distribution centers (DCs). How does your distribution center perform in these key areas? What Do the Metrics Mean?

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

To compete in today’s omnichannel landscape, many companies are reevaluating traditional supply chain practices with an eye toward meeting their customers’ expectations for real-time information, responsive service and fast, cost-effective delivery options. A major change in order fulfillment may be looming, the survey suggests.

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Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

In fact, a staggering 88% of consumers who participated in the 2018 Global Consumer Insights Survey , confirmed they would pay more for ‘same-day or faster delivery’. However, the movement of transporting product from the manufacturer, to the distribution center, to the end user, is far more complex.

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Transporeon

AUGUST 8, 2018

To find out more about the transformational journey of digitization in the chemical industry, Transporeon Group recently joined forces with Germany’s largest technical university, RWTH Aachen, to conduct a unique survey of the current status and future of digital logistics. “In

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. The y needed to assess if closing some of their distribution centers made sense from a cost stance. . Read on for common use cases. .

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