Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This shift allows for laws that address modern supply chain complexities while incorporating the perspectives of businesses, policymakers, and advocacy groups, ultimately creating a more resilient and sustainable logistics ecosystem. Understanding the Chevron Deference Chevron deference refers to a legal doctrine established by the U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

With the Classic Line, the Hamburg- based company wants to penetrate target groups and markets in which it has previously played only a minor role. Concept study: The first circular forklift truck. ” The post STILL presents smart solutions in wide-ranging announcement appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2022

Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, the Utz Group believes that – in addition to its technological innovation and local service – it is the company’s culture of focusing on people and fostering a sense of community that drives its success. Utz recently held a group-wide conference (pictured) to mark its 75-year milestone.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 2, 2020

Something I have observed in the past is that each KataCon seems to take on an informal theme of its own – a common thread or feeling that is established more by the participants than the presenters. When I listen to presentations, I am more likely to take down notes of what thoughts or insights I take away than the actual content.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. In reality, it would take several rounds of fine-tuning to get all the orders sorted into routes without leaving any vehicles underutilised.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

That’s exactly what the recent study “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity” concluded. Conducted by Descartes and SAPIO Research, the study surveyed over 8,000 consumers in North America and Europe for their perspectives on retailers’ sustainability practices around delivery operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2023

Last week, I sat down to speak with Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Industry and Services at Descartes Systems Group about sustainable home delivery. For the last two years, Descartes has been doing a benchmark study around consumer sentiment, where the company is trying to gage interest in sustainability and home delivery.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 13, 2018

So his group, which is a service advisory firm supporting businesses in the raw materials value chain, released a study on July 12 to provide the data.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Editor's Note: In honor of Mfg Day 2016, we feature two of our friends from The Rodon Group and Manufacturing Stories in a celebration of what already makes America great. At The Rodon Group , we have put a great deal of effort into getting the word out about STEM education and the long-term careers this industry provides. .

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

Each Supplier gives a presentation about their company’s expertise, and overview of how they have worked with you. Reverse Marketing : Suppliers are invited to join your Value Analysis group as they are the experts in the field for the item/commodity you are analyzing. Then we select the item to be studied. Value Analysis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2021

Despite the pandemic, it was a good year for the supply chain group at Körber (Körber rhymes with Gerber, the baby food company). This group had record revenues. When it comes to remote implementations, you can’t find a more inspirational story than the one presented by Lori Jackson, senior vice president of operations at ForHIMS.

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IoT World Today

MAY 14, 2020

After many pilots and proofs of concept, more AR initiatives could move into production, according to a Boston Consulting Group and PTC study. . That 2019 study on the state of industrial AR trends estimated that 68% of enterprise AR initiatives could go into production within 12 months.

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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. ARC has been actively studying industrial AI for over two years. He also spoke at the ARC forum in 2023, and this article is based on that presentation as well. Celanese is an exception.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

A worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain is present in 72 countries with more than 167,000 employees. A press release from October of 2021 stated that solutions sold by the Group over the course of one year result in the avoidance of around 1,300 million tons of CO2 emissions over those product’s lifespan.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 9, 2018

According to a 2017 Michigan State University Supply Chain Management study , “supply chain and product complexity possess a number of sources that vex supply chain operations…customer accommodation is the first,” including the demand for speed and visibility into shipments. Data is the fuel that powers the modern supply chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The HAHN Group MOBILE.EXPO is picking up speed and presenting its technologies and products with its innovative exhibition and trade fair concept at 13 locations in Europe. The HAHN Group started its MOBILE.EXPO in Europe on 20th September. Interested participants can register for MOBILE.EXPO on the HAHN Group website.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2016

JDA Software Group, Inc. The event was a big one, with well over 2,000 attendees, over 50 sponsors, 100 customer presentations, roundtables, and discussions, and a concert at the Grand Ole Opry featuring Darius Rucker. held its annual user conference in Nashville last week.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Brandt Group, the Franco-Algerian home appliances manufacturer, has optimised the supply of washing machines, cutting costs and excess stock by up to a third after implementing supply chain software from FuturMaster. The post Case Study: Demand Management Efficiency for Brandt Group appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

That’s exactly what the recent study “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity” concluded. Conducted by Descartes and SAPIO Research, the study surveyed over 8,000 consumers in Europe and North America for their perspectives on retailers’ sustainability practices around delivery operations.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

The result is that companies must balance the expectations of these groups with the need to make a product that consumers want and are willing to pay for. While studies show that consumers want sustainable products, only 5%-10% will actually pay a price differential for that,” Sheffi says. In the U.S., Lauderdale.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

In fact, recent studies have shown that only about 35 percent of shippers are using TMS to manage their operations. The collection of vital data, such as rates and route options, allows the TMS to present the data in an easy to understand format so that logistics managers make the best decision possible about transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that 70% of employees would not work at a leading company if it meant they had to tolerate a bad workplace culture. Technology presents an opportunity for a company to differentiate itself and upgrade its work environment. These traits all present great opportunities to automate.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2016

Workers who are present but performing less than 100 percent due to illness or stress actually cost companies more on worker productivity than absent workers do, losing an average 12.4 days lost due to absence, according to a study by Willis Towers Watson. Negativity in the workplace hurts worker productivity and costs money.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

Shipping Hazardous Materials Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 22, 2023 Shipping hazardous materials (HAZMAT) requires adherence to specific rules and regulations, along with the implementation of safety precautions.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 3, 2018

A military logistician is a study in contrasts. A decision-forcing case drawn from the annals of the South Atlantic War of 1982, one called ‘Commando Logistics Regiment’, presents participants with a comparable conundrum. A link to his site can be found here. On the one hand, he is a custodian of public property.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2018

The customs authority was studying the flow of goods out of the country and noticed the sharp rise in returned goods to China. This also presents an opportunity for logistics services providers to offer global supply chain and customs services to help local companies compete. A Global E-Commerce Story.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

One of my first clients back in 1999 was Descartes Systems Group. Descartes Systems Group Revenue 2006-2018 (Source: macrotrends). How can I summarize the many sessions and customer case studies I attended in a short blog post? presented a great case study on the company’s journey and success with real-time freight visibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Last week, I gave the keynote presentation at the Dangerous Goods Symposium, sponsored by LabelMaster and the DG Exchange. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. Fast forward 5 years, and ARC’s 2019 base-year study estimated the market at $11.9

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

One of the key findings of Descartes’ recent study of consumer sentiment of sustainable home delivery practices was that consumers have different delivery expectations when it comes to sustainability. Essentially, the study underscores that a lot of consumers have sustainable delivery personas.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

A study carried out by ARC Advisory Group has found that the demand for TMS applications has been growing steadily over the years. They are no longer focused only on freight savings measures; the latest systems are designed to improve delivery capabilities, increase warehouse efficiencies, reduce inventory, and improve cash flow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

An impressive case study to be sure, but alas, the cost of the technology is still prohibitive for most companies. Byron Davis, Senior Director, Client Services, Open Sky Group. As a Senior Director at Open Sky Group, Byron’s focus is building and growing the Transportation Management practice.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2017

Businesses are often grouped into a broad category of competitors, but businesses can work to help manufacturers become more responsive to their consumers. Manufacturers need to be present to their customers after the sale because the level of customer service provided will be shared widely on social media.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Most certainly, trucking statistics are easy to digest if they are presented in a fun way, with lots of color and less clutter. You can read countless books and studies that say when any job function is in the weeds, it’s hard to move the department, and thus the business forward. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2018

It is up to your organization to decide which conferences to attend and how you will leverage the information presented. Also, some conferences may offer discounted rates for groups, and others, like ProMat, do not charge a registration fee. JDA Focus (Cost Varies by Group Size, Membership Etc.)

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

In fact, at one conference this spring, after delivering a keynote presentation that had nothing to do with technology, the very first question I received from the audience was “What do you think about blockchain and its potential in supply chain management?”. IBM Case Study: Supply Chain Intelligence, Watson, and Resolution Rooms.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2021

SGL says becoming present in the second-largest market in Europe is a strategic move pivotal to its long-term strategy and the continued development and expansion of the European part of the organisation. .” ” A strong cultural fit is an essential step in SGL’s acquisition strategy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

More than 1,500 exhibitors from Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa will present their current portfolios of products, systems, and solutions for efficient intralogistics processes to an international industry audience across 125,000 square meters of the fully booked exhibition centre—7% more exhibit space than last year.

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