Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Additionally, customer demand for green solutions is surging, with a McKinsey survey indicating that 60% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for sustainable delivery services. For example, the global logistics automation market is expected to grow from $50 billion in 2023 to $120 billion by 2030, according to Allied Market Research.

Cost Reduction 80

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 80

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

The current business environment characterized by constant change, shorter product lifecycles and increased demand uncertainty mean organizations need control and agility within their supply chain to maintain competitive advantage. Supply chain visibility to maintain competitive advantage. Digitalization to thrive into the future.

Manufacturing Procurement 124

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software ERP 124

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2024

Descartes’ 2024 Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey shares responses from more than 630 companies, indicating there is a correlation between financial performance and the strategic importance senior management places on transportation. For example, Competitive Weapon companies are 3.4

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 120

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. What Celanese has accomplished is the single best example ARC is aware of employing agentic AI and copilots at scale. How data is created, used, and maintained must be standardized.

Packing 75

Packing Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software 75

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2024

Descartes’ 2024 Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey shares responses from more than 630 companies, indicating there is a correlation between financial performance and the strategic importance senior management places on transportation. For example, Competitive Weapon companies are 3.4

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 105

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. This example illustrates why supply chain visibility isn’t enough.

Supply Chain Planning Software 132

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning Supply Chains 132

Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

For example, if a pharmaceutical company analyzed social media content and determined that people in specific geographical areas were discussing cold and flu symptoms, that could give them a heads-up that demand for products to treat those conditions are on the rise. to anticipate conditions that signal an emerging demand spike.

Supply Chain Software 166

Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chains Data 166

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 4, 2021

A 2020 SYSPRO survey showed that 60% of manufacturing and distribution businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. Here are examples of the tangible return-on-investment (ROI) ERP can bring to your business: Maintain competitive advantage with ERP. ERP reduces operational and administrative costs.

Manufacturing Procurement 119

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Distribution Supply Chain Software 119

Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 22, 2018

Despite uncertainty around protectionist trade policies, business leaders in the United States, Canada and Mexico maintain a positive outlook for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and its impact on their firms, according to a newly released report from HSBC ‘Navigator: Now, next and how for business’. NAFTA has become a $1.2

Survey 89

Survey Price Reduction Government Data 89

WorkWave

APRIL 30, 2025

These objective measures often predict customer satisfaction before surveys can capture it. For example, these systems could identify the optimal crew size and equipment needed based on facility characteristics, event schedules and surface types.

Resource Reduction 74

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 74

Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

One Fortune 100 retailer described maintaining seven different logistics platforms, each requiring separate logins, data management, and training. For example, when recent tariff wars began, one Fortune 500 company we work with immediately needed to evaluate its total cost of ownership across different regions.

Supply Chain Design Software 90

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 90

Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Nearly 60 percent of those surveyed reported waiting for longer than two hours on each load. This is in line with data collected by a DAT solutions survey showing that 63 percent of drivers say they spend more than three hours waiting when loading and unloading. Freightwaves also collected data on driver wait times.

Supply Chain Planning Software 117

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction 117

Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This type of data must be actively gathered by researching market trends, analyzing the competitive landscape, conducting consumer surveys and focus groups. For example, if you’re introducing a new product and there are no similar products to draw historical data from, qualitative research is a must to reduce risk.

eCommerce 105

eCommerce Operations Inventory Reduction Modeling Software 105

ShipLilly

OCTOBER 12, 2022

For example, a recent survey of 100 randomly selected people showed that many are not conversant with shipping industry terminologies, let alone the services. Hence, it is not surprising that early analysis indicates that 8 out of every 10 participants in the survey had never heard of the term “freight forwarding.”

Freight forwarding 98

Freight forwarding Freight Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

MTS Logistics

JULY 21, 2023

According to a survey by the Global Supply Chain Institute, 59% of companies reported that supply chain disruptions resulted in increased administrative work. Statistics and Examples 1. Processing and Delivery Delays: Exporters and importers may experience delays in processing and delivery, impacting the supply chain.

Cost Reduction 97

Cost Reduction Document Expense Reduction Supply Chains 97

20Cube Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2020

According to a survey by market research firm IDC, “Around 50 per cent of supply chain logistics companies will use AI and Power BI for advanced analytics for planning by 2020”. For example, in a warehouse, AI helps retailers to maintain an edge for supply chain operations and product delivery. What is Artificial Intelligence?

Supply Chain Planning Software 74

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chains 74

Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Taking all possible variables into account is critical to maintain steady prices and stay profitable. It makes sure machines and robots in a supply chain are well maintained. That mindset involves emphasis on ensuring that machines and robots in a supply chain are actively maintained.

Supply Chain Software 74

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Modeling Software Waste Reduction 74

Bringg

JANUARY 24, 2019

Automating your delivery operations chain is critical if you want to meet the new status quo for customer experience while maintaining profitability. One example is Ocado , the UK grocer which built automated customer fulfillment centers where everything is operated using an automated order fulfillment platform. Here’s why.

Automation 83

Automation Optimization Software Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 83

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

because there will be a great force of technical specialists to operate and maintain the machines. Take for example the implementation for an ERP system. “So far, our application of universal transfer devices has been rather smooth. It does present a training requirement, the need for new skills for industry 4.0

Buyer Training 105

Buyer Training Factories Supply Chain Design Software Meeting 105

Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

And of more than 1,000 supply chain professionals surveyed, 25 percent stated they plan to invest in AI within the next three years. For example, take an area of the supply chain that has had this form of technology applied to it, quite successfully, for many years – route optimization. .

Supply Chain Design Software 118

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 118

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

For example, reducing excessive safety stock allows a warehouse to minimize number of reorders, reduce wasted space, and avoid issues in shipping errors. In a Software Advice survey , respondents were asked to identify how the implementation costs of a WMS affected their decision. Implementation Costs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 90

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 90

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In this panel, we explored how each of these companies determined they needed a visibility solution, how they maintain good partner relationships, and how their technology stack has evolved over the last few years. When it comes to measuring customer loyalty, the Net Promoter Score survey is typically a best practice.

Supply Chain Software 105

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Cost Reduction Digital 105

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

For example: Japan earthquake 2016. As an example, the same grade of steel produced in Japan and China responded differently even though the specification is standard. Depending on supply availability, what is the planning functions ability to maintain full production capacity in the plant? Supply chain disruptions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Sourcing Strategies 116

Parade

JULY 17, 2019

We pride ourselves on maintaining separation of data amongst our customers, protecting their privacy, and securing their data. For example, let’s suppose a carrier opens one of our brokerage customer’s emails and clicks on a button related to booking a load opportunity— that engagement data is still attached to our brokerage-customer.

Security 60

Security Data Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 60

Parade

JULY 17, 2019

We pride ourselves on maintaining separation of data amongst our customers, protecting their privacy, and securing their data. For example, let’s suppose a carrier opens one of our brokerage customer’s emails and clicks on a button related to booking a load opportunity— that engagement data is still attached to our brokerage-customer.

Security 60

Security Data Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 60

Parade

JULY 15, 2019

We pride ourselves on maintaining separation of data amongst our customers, protecting their privacy, and securing their data. For example, let’s suppose a carrier opens one of our brokerage customer’s emails and clicks on a button related to booking a load opportunity— that engagement data is still attached to our brokerage-customer.

Security 60

Security Data Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 60

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 26, 2022

For example, your business may require a specific solution to enable statistical process control. With that deep insight, your core ERP solution and ISV applications, companies can build a business environment to match their business model and maintain that competitive edge despite ongoing disruptions.

Modeling Software 105

Modeling Software Optimization Software Vendor Strategies ERP 105

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. For example, the Cerasis Rater enables B2B sales by allowing other B2B partners to request automatically reorders, retrieve freight rates and offer e-commerce fulfillment and shipment.

Manufacturing Procurement 87

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction 87

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. For example, you can easily identify and predict market changes in order to change your product mix and develop new offerings faster than competitors.

Manufacturing Procurement 110

Manufacturing Procurement eCommerce Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 110

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2021

It represents a mobile and autonomously acting material flow system that can be used, for example, as a cost-efficient supplement or substitute for forklifts or automated guided vehicles (AGVs). As with all Interroll products, the Smart Pallet Mover is extremely easy to install, operate and maintain.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Automation Sorting Cost Reduction 60

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

In a Logistics Viewpoint survey , 50 percent of businesses reported sharing inventory across all channels or engaging in omni-channel practices. For example, e-commerce applications may be used to generate automated order picking, fulfillment, and shipping. The role of technology across supply chain functions cannot be understated.

Supply Chain Planning Software 106

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Logistics Network Optimization Software 106

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. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Now for those statistics I mentioned.

Supply Chain Design Software 111

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 111

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

For example, consider the multitude of companies involved in the process of manufacturing, warehousing and distributing a single pair of shoes. Each link in the supply chain is susceptible to fraud, waste, and delay; to say nothing of the duplicate data and paperwork that each company must process and maintain. Early Pilot Projects.

Supply Chain Software 79

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Logistics Network Optimization Software Vendor Strategies 79

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2022

The Vanson Bourne research found here surveyed over 200 IT and Operations decision-makers across industries, providing key insights into the current state of Industrial AI adoption. The paradigm of Industrial AI is to deliver measurable business outcomes for capital-intensive industries.

Data 126

Data Modeling Software Industry Supply Chain Software 126

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 3, 2022

It represents a mobile and autonomously acting material flow system that can be used, for example, as a cost-efficient supplement or substitute for forklifts or automated guided vehicles (AGVs). As with all Interroll products, the Smart Pallet Mover is extremely easy to install, operate and maintain.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Automation Materials Handling Sorting 52

ShipLilly

JUNE 23, 2021

There are examples of artificial intelligence being used to achieve these goals. For example, an online movie platform can prepare a recommended list for users based on their profile and previous behavioral patterns. All this helps to maintain productivity, even during periods of stress. Another 53% reported increased revenues.

Optimal Sourcing 87

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software 87

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Led by multinational corporations, the trend by big companies in recent years has been to work only with suppliers that maintain high social and environmental standards. Such technology, for example, can help organisations identify the fastest, cheapest, and most sustainable shipping routes. Set Goals and Determine Measurements.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 98