The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 2, 2020

Betsy Westhafer and Joe Lynch are discussing the strategies logistics companies can use to have deeper, more focused relationships with their customers and to utilize those relationships for company growth. Betsy is the CEO of The Congruity Group and has years of experience in helping other companies improve their customer focus.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

Data intelligence and market insights, reliable support and proprietary technology combine with these solutions to enable smarter supply chain decisions and strategies. In the podcast interview, Ben and Joe discussed 3PL outsourcing trends gleaned from Coyote’s research study, “Supply Chain Outsourcing for the Win.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

In ARC’s last market study on the global transportation management market , Chris Cunnane, the study author, made estimates of system integration (SI) revenues as a percentage of total TMS revenues for all software companies in the market. Take the transportation management system (TMS) market, for example. Show Me the Money!

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Fleet Owner

JULY 1, 2022

Kriska Transportation Group's fleet has implemented strategies that blend online, classroom, and practical training programs for both professional drivers and office staff.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The study underscores the urgent need for organizations to enhance their supply chain resilience through advanced analytics, technology-driven insights, and strategic planning to navigate evolving tariffs, trade policies, and market dynamics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When considering their last mile strategy this peak season, retailers should also take note of the growing interest in the environmental impact of home delivery, especially among younger consumers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For stakeholders navigating this environment, understanding key industry drivers, challenges, and future trends is critical for crafting effective strategies. Leaders must prioritize cultural alignment through open communication, shared goal setting, and the implementation of robust change management strategies.

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IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The product-as-a-service shift has compelled Michelin to study its customers to better meet their needs. The advice essentially prescribes “ design thinking ,” which involves identifying core user challenges and engaging in an iterative process of testing and prototyping to identify potential strategies to address them. .

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WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2025

By ranking prospects and customers into ten groups, from least likely to buy to most likely, green industry businesses can pinpoint high-value clients, optimize marketing campaigns and allocate resources more efficiently. By recognizing these patterns, you can develop strategies tailored to address customer needs and improve retention.

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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. You can offer Easy/Standard/Advanced workflow modes, adjustable verification steps, shortcut keys, and New/Veteran user group settings. Technology’s role in helping employees thrive.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

With the E2E exception-base autonomous planning, the system automates decisions from demand forecasts, production plans, and order fulfillment strategies to delivery with minimal need for manual intervention. The post How Technology Makes Continuous Innovation Possible: A Case Study with Unilever appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Barriers to implementing a sustainable strategy include the difficulty in proving the business case. Among the reasons given for barriers to implementing a sustainable strategy, 44% say it’s because of the time and effort required, and 43% say it’s difficult to prove the business case. In the U.S., compared to the UK.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Chris started his career in the M&A group at DLJ-LA under Ken Moelis. As a senior banker, he has run numerous industry groups at major investment banks for the past 30 years. His career path is unusual for having spent 10 years as a M&A banker prior to becoming the lead coverage officer in T&L.

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Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2018

This contribution is in addition to an $85 million Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem fund implemented last month. The creation of the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy is a progressive step forward. Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. Women entrepreneurs could receive up to $100,000 toward growing their businesses.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

According to a study conducted by Harvard Business Review, 73% of retail shoppers use multiple channels to shop. Another study by Retail Dive found that the average engagement rate of marketing campaigns using three or more channels was 18.96% (that’s the average across all channels!) What is a Multichannel Sales Strategy?

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 13, 2016

The following three mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies which have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: a true make-to-order scenario. plants to four.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Rather than just offering consumers the choice of buying online or buying in the store, a retail omnichannel strategy involves a lot more paths to fulfill an order or to process a return. Omnichannel Order Management Systems are Complex For retailers, implementing a sound omnichannel strategy can be difficult.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

According to industry research, businesses that optimize their shipping strategy can reduce costs by up to 30%. Instead of sending multiple small shipments throughout the week, try to group orders together into larger, more efficient loads. A well-planned carrier selection strategy can reduce costs by an average of 15%.

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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 Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

At the next Logistics Bureau Free Executive Breakfast (which will take place in August), I’ll be discussing the alignment of supply chain and business strategy along with eight other important levers for supply chain performance improvement. The Failing Kmart Business Strategy. The first Kmart store opened way back in 1962.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The 2024 Third-Party Logistics Study found that 95% of shipper respondents agreed that their relationships are successful and 99% of 3PL respondents agreed that their relationships are successful. The study, which was released Oct. Overall, those relationships are working.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Relationships are critical to the overall success of end-to-end supply chains, and the 2025 Annual Third-Party Logistics Study found that 89% of shipper respondents said their relationships are successful, a decrease from 95% in the previous study. 3PLStudy.com. Past publications can also be accessed as well.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 13, 2023

Travis Perkins Group, distributor of building materials, has partnered with University of Salford Manchester’s specialist acoustics testing team to conduct an evidence-based study into the development of electric forklift truck sound alerts.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

John Beckett, Chair of ICHCA, commented: “This unique grouping of industry leaders has the potential to coordinate data, research and best practices across the broad spectrum of the international movement of cargo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

As a pioneer in warehouse technology and the development of solutions that empower warehouse workers, Lucas Systems recently commissioned a research study and developed the first Voice of the Warehouse Worker Insights. Tech to help them do their jobs is a critical driver in employee attraction and retention. Reduce mental stress.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 10, 2016

ARC Advisory Group conducts an annual analysis of the global trade management (GTM) market. The process concludes with the publication of ARC’s GTM Global Market Research Study, which analyzes the market shares across numerous categories of the leading GTM suppliers.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2018

DC Velocity and Descartes have conducted a transportation benchmark study for the last two years to help transportation professionals understand what is driving the market, and how the strategy and tactics of top performers differ from the rest of the pack. Figure 1: Transportation IT Spend Change Next 2 Years (Source: Descartes).

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. Fast forward 5 years, and ARC’s 2019 base-year study estimated the market at $11.9 I will soon be publishing the 2021 base-year study with a five-year forecast through 2026. billion in 2019. Well, I am saying it.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 13, 2018

One of the biggest obstacles to setting and implementing strategies for responsible sourcing is accessing reliable and current data and analysis, according to The Dragonfly Initiative CEO, Assheton Carter.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2018

“Poor supply chain practices are a business risk, not just a sustainability one, and companies need to understand the business case for doing the right thing,” says Andrew Behar, CEO of As You Sow, a group that promotes environmental and social sustainability through shareholder advocacy, coalition building and original legal strategies.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 29, 2019

Smart and Mobile Supply Chain Solutions Markets have been closely examined in a recent study by Transparency Market Research. Among the key players operating in the global smart & mobile supply chain solutions market is Descartes Systems Group, Inc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

Amid this perfect storm of disruption, GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2018

Driver shortage is a major concern for companies striving to improve the performance of their fleet, according to a 2018 global benchmark study , conducted by Descartes, that surveys fleet managers from a wide array of industries and logistics providers. Key Trends Driving Change. The Financial Link. Technology Boost.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

My colleague Clint Reiser has completed a study on warehouse management system (WMS) boutiques. We are teaming up to bring you the coolest supply chain boutiques, listed alphabetically, that we identified through those studies. Open Sky Group is perhaps best known for being Blue Yonder’s largest dedicated WMS partner.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

Those are the main questions I discussed with Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Services at Descartes Systems Group , during a recent episode of Talking Logistics. During our conversation, Chris shared some insights and advice from some TMS benchmarking studies he conducted recently. Transportation benchmark studies.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy. Do You Lack Confidence in Your Pricing Strategies? If not, your pricing strategies could inadvertently limit your profit margins , either by throttling revenue or gifting sales to your competitors. Are You Missing Opportunities in Pricing Strategy?

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