Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 23, 2021

An understanding of these dynamics was the goal of ARC’s survey-based research conducted with DC Velocity earlier this year (see DC Velocity Infographic in June 2021 issue). Our survey was conducted with respondents across manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and logistics service provider (3PL) sectors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

million shoppers hit the stores and the internet to capitalize on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. The top gifts were clothes and accessories, which about half of those surveyed purchased, and toys, which nearly a third of people surveyed bought.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 17, 2023

These purchases were no longer influenced by factors such as retail center convenience, shelf height, or retail staff. ARC developed a survey in Q1 of this year and solicited responses from practitioners to obtain additional insight from the market. But the results of the survey do identify some trends.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

According to the Business of Sustainability Index , despite intense inflation since 2020, 66% of general US customers and 80% of young adult (ages 18-34) US customers surveyed in 2022 are willing to pay more for sustainable products/companies that embrace sustainable practices. Tell customers what you are supporting and why.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

The information the companies gather could, for example, allow managers to receive information about unexpected frost harming cherry production or information about harvesting delays, which could result in inventory changes. The company is selling Coyote for $775 million less than the purchase price. billion in 2015.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

But it’s important to remember that while customers want their purchases fast, sometimes even the next day, many care about the environmental impact of that delivery as well. For example, manufacturers may invest in re-useable product packaging and containers to move goods to co-packers or retailers, cutting plastic out of the equation.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

These people are genuinely interested in your product — so much so, that they have purchased your products. Your products are different, your sales cycle might be longer or shorter, your customers are different — so it’s useless to compare your conversion rate, for example, to an industry average. Show me that you care what I think.

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Ship Monk

MAY 18, 2023

The simple description for MonkProtect is a post-purchase suite that helps ecommerce brands “stress less and grow more” by helping customers “stress less and buy more.” Our MonkProtect technology provides best-in-class post-purchase protection and extra added benefits. That’s not hyperbole; it’s fact.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 24, 2018

A new survey analyses the maturity levels of large UK and German companies in their efforts to digitise their supply chain ecosystems – with a focus on sustainability and transparency drivers. The survey among 150 supply chain decision makers* reveals a major difference between Germany and the UK.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

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. The Top 7 Supply Chain Points to Address for Business Success 1.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

Several surveys have reported how SCM in recent years has moved from being a cost center to one responsible for offering superior customer experience and delivering competitive advantage. In a survey on the use of software in supply chain planning, most of the organizations were found to be using manual or outdated methods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

In one McKinsey survey of more than 100 large organizations in multiple sectors, companies that regularly collaborated with suppliers demonstrated higher growth, lower operating costs, and greater profitability than their industry peers. The LevaData solution, for example, speeds up sourcing significantly. These are often EDI messages.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Returning goods has become as an established part of shopping as buying them, since being accelerated during the era of growth in online shopping, where goods are purchased without being tried. Clothing topped the list of items people shop for by far, with almost a third of purchases returned (32%). Shoes come next (15%).

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

Even though many ecommerce merchants use data-backed buying personas, that provide insight into the purchasing decisions of their customers, many are only truly starting to get to grips with the next part associated with buying personas – and that is appreciating that consumers have delivery personas too.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

DIFFICULTY FINDING LABOR DIVERSIFYING WORKFORCE TECHNOLOGY IS TAKING OVER INCREASING CYBERSECURITY CARBON NEUTRALITY BUILDING RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS DIFFICULTY FINDING LABOR Manufacturers are still struggling to find labor, with a recent Deloitte survey estimating that the manufacturing sector will be short 2.1 Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 25, 2024

Take Germany, for example: the “Trends in Logistics & SCM” study conducted by the German Logistics Association BVL in 2023 shows that cost pressure was the most important topic for decision-makers in 2016, but in 2023 it only ranks fourth. Things were different a few years ago. Sometimes very successfully.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2023

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, 91% of consumers reported to taking the supply chain into consideration when making a purchase, an increase from just 45% before 2020, according to an Oracle survey. Instawork’s 2022 survey, found that 73% of warehouse operators couldn’t find enough labour. Robot-as-a-Service.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 1, 2018

If there were one clear-cut conclusion to be drawn from our “2018 Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Equipment Survey,” it would be that the outlook for spending is bullish. At the same time, the survey revealed growing interest in the use of relatively new types of technology, including robotics, drones and smart glasses.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 16, 2023

Retargeting and Reminders Fact: customers who create loyalty programs with your ecommerce brand are more likely to make purchases in the future. For instance, if you purchase under $100 from an ecommerce brand’s online store in a year you receive a 10% birthday coupon. This is just one example of how a tier system can be structured.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 6, 2018

More than 500 qualified respondents to our “34th Annual Salary Survey” report that their salaries moved up only incrementally last year. This year’s survey again draws the most feedback from successful logistics managers who have been climbing the executive ladder for some time. Now I’m charged with purchasing and releasing them too.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

At the same time, the Chief Purchasing Officer (CPO) has taken on a pivotal role by securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect the workforce and direct materials when primary sources fail. As an example, the new administration in the U.S. This calls for a constant review and changes in supplier mix.

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Conger

JULY 30, 2021

With the rise of eCommerce, consumers have more purchasing options than ever before. There are 5 ways that customers can order, receive, or return their purchases. Ship from store : A buyer purchases a product on a seller’s website. In-store purchase, home delivery : A buyer purchases products from a store.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

Today we’re going to talk about what you can do, before and after the purchase, to mitigate the damage returns can have on your brand. If the item can’t be recovered and resold, you’ve also lost the money you’ve invested in manufacturing or purchasing, shipping and storing it in your warehouse (a.k.a. Let’s take apparel, for example.

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TransAudit

MARCH 15, 2023

For example, the average compensation package for truckload drivers was 18% higher in 2022 compared to 2019. In a recent Logistics Management survey, about half of the respondents said that booking LTL services is sometimes a challenge. The effects may be passed on to you — for example, through increased surcharges.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

A recent survey revealed that about 92% of freight forwarders are partnering themselves with technology to optimise their processes and to add value to customers. As soon as a purchase order is entered into the system, you can monitor information about the supplier, bookings, shipping schedule, delivery, and more. Vendor Management.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

For example, many supply chain resiliency plans may have considered a health crisis in which organizations and key partners face lower-than-normal staffing levels. For example, hand sanitizer sales spiked 313% during one week in February 2020, according to reports from Nielsen. 2020 Was A Year Of Supply Chain Disruption. Overall, U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 18, 2019

Source: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2017 Survey. Purchasing Manager. Otherwise, there are the engineering, quality, purchasing, or warehouse management positions to consider. Sourcing and Purchasing. “I Purchasing and Inventory Clerk. Maintenance Operative, Supervisor, or Manager.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Companies knew this, which is why 93% of senior supply chain leaders surveyed in May 2020 by consulting firm McKinsey planned to increase inventories of key products and materials while also diversifying their supply base and localizing or regionalizing both supply and production. A change to one link (e.g. on-time delivery).

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

To ensure that more truck drivers are back home in the evening, for example, the forwarding association Elvis wants to set up a meeting network for full truck loads. The best of the best also differentiate their recruitment strategy – for example, according to generations or potential groups such as newcomers or foreign workers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2023

The influence of delivery costs on consumer behaviour Recent surveys spotlight the pivotal role that delivery costs play in shaping shoppers’ purchasing decisions. A report by Asendia underscores this, revealing that 43% of the 8,000 global online shoppers surveyed rank delivery costs as a key consideration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

In the case of network-based risk management solutions, a network of users is connected to carefully curated real-time alerts generated by connections to a huge number of online publications, social media feeds, and third-party purchased data. For example, a manufacturer might have a supplier in Hanoi they purchase key components from.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 28, 2020

But there seems to be a secret key to keep getting loyal customers – even if their purchase didn’t satisfy them. 66% of customers will review your returns policy before completing a purchase. A good way to do so offers a discount for the next purchase or a loyalty program. Make sure to ask for feedback, send surveys, etc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. At a high level, what GEON does is purchase plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

They’re researching before they purchase, and they’re purchasing wherever and whenever they see something they like. Social commerce — Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram used to be strictly places for inspiration and peer recommendations, with links that would redirect a consumer to a website or marketplace to make a purchase.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

According to a survey by McKinsey, 93% of supply chain executives plan to increase their investments in resilience, and 47% of them consider automation and digitization as the top priority. Kongsberg purchased Rolls Royce’s autonomous marine division back in 2018 to help advance its position as a leader in this market.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

The concept of buying personas is widely understood in the retail community as a way to maximise sales by serving different types of consumer purchasing experiences. Parcel Mentality : Typical parcel deliveries are fast, but not necessarily time definite at the point of purchase. For instance, a kitchen renovation purchase (e.g.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. For example, confectioner Mars is building deeper relationships with fewer palm oil suppliers to increase their ability to monitor and impact deforestation.

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