The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2023

With over 30 years of information technology experience, he combines a broad range of experience in commercial management, operational sales, exceptional revenue growth and driving strategic perspectives in building success factors for clients and partners. He has played a key part in Körber’s business growth in recent years.

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TransAudit

MARCH 15, 2023

If your business relies on trucking, then you’ll want to know the current state of the industry. Most industry experts paint early 2023 as a bit of a rough period for the trucking industry. Industry projections suggest that this trend will continue for at least a few more months. in December and $2.37

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

The chemical industry faces challenges such as volatile raw material prices, shortages , supply chain disruption, and more. The chemicals industry is one of the most important sectors, with 96 percent of all manufactured goods depending on them. Here are some of the biggest challenges affecting the chemical industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Supply chain executives are braced for a global slowdown and see a threat to emerging markets, according to Agility’s annual survey. Sixty-four percent of industry professionals surveyed for the 2020 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index say a recession is likely in the next 12 months. 2020 Index and Survey Highlights.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 26, 2021

For the past 17 years, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released its yearly report on the top issues facing the transportation industry. The annual report is based on ATRI's vigorous surveying system, a cumulation of responses from truck drivers, motor carriers and other industry stakeholders.

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Transporeon

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

For the past few years, Transporeon Group has queried its extensive network of North American carriers on the state of the industry in order to gather insights on the issues that carriers are facing and how they see the transportation market evolving. needs 60,000 drivers this year to meet the growing demand for trucking services.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

My family owned a manufacturing operation, so I experienced firsthand the challenges that mid-market manufacturers face. SYSPRO ’s 2020 survey, The Inflection Point for the Factory of the Future , showed that only about one-third (38%) of manufacturers’ business systems had enabled them to meet the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2022

A recent survey of 200 supply chain management professionals across companies with 500+ employees, conducted by Edelman Intelligence, has found market insights, confidence levels and trends for this peak season and beyond. Even with that in mind, 85% of those surveyed have a positive view of how their revenue will look in the next year.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. Here are the challenges we’re seeing across the industry, and what they mean for your supply chain and your shipping processes. 5 Challenges Facing Supply Chain Managers in Manufacturing.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

While the industry moves toward more cohesive programs to track performance, including profitability per load, the need to boost benchmarking through freight KPIs is absolute. While valuable for advancement, the rest of the equation rests on ensuring that financial and operational performance continues. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The National Private Truck Council 2021 Benchmarking Survey Report provides fleets with new industry standards to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Fleet operators need real-time data to make informed decisions about their business. They don't want to trust that to a carrier.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2022

We recently surveyed CFOs and finance executives in the manufacturing and distribution sectors to study how the pandemic has impacted their businesses. Among key insights , we learned that finance leaders are realigning their 2022 priorities to meet changing business needs. At 40%, managing working capital (vs.

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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 Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Ltd to collaborate on the promotion and provision of 3rd Party Floor Flatness Surveying and Testing Services using the CoGri Group’s state-of-the-art digital floor testing equipment. Warehouse flooring quality and performance are, therefore, becoming increasingly critical to the success of its logistics operations. CoGri Japan Co.,Ltd

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The global survey, which draws on insights from over 300 labelling, packaging, and supply chain professionals across industries in 55 countries, found that investing in cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, AI, and IoT solutions is no longer a tactical necessity but an enabler for business growth and agile supply chain operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

Autonomous supply chains are systems that can operate with little to no human intervention, and they use artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and sensors to optimize the flow of goods. Autonomous Shipping Autonomous shipping is the use of self-driving vessels to transport goods and passengers across waterways.

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Transporeon

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

For the past few years, Transporeon Group has queried its extensive network of North American carriers on the state of the industry in order to gather insights on the issues that carriers are facing and how they see the transportation market evolving. needs 60,000 drivers this year to meet the growing demand for trucking services.

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Transporeon

AUGUST 8, 2018

The world is abuzz about the digitalization of everything from operations to logistics, and many industry analysts and thought leaders are weighing in on the significant impact that visibility, greater innovation and faster time to market can have on an industry—which are all gains that can be traced back to an increasingly digital supply chain.

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Transporeon

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

For the past few years, Transporeon Group has queried its extensive network of North American carriers on the state of the industry in order to gather insights on the issues that carriers are facing and how they see the transportation market evolving. needs 60,000 drivers this year to meet the growing demand for trucking services.

Survey 48

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The survey, undertaken by Sapio Research on behalf of IMHX 2019, also revealed that 44 per cent of respondents are planning some form of warehouse infrastructure expansion within the next year. The post “Positive Outlook Across 3PL Sector”, says IMHX survey appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 18, 2024

Revolutionizing Fleet Management with Real-Time Fleet Comparisons Penske unveils Catalyst AI™ – an industry first AI platform set to revolutionize fleet management with instant access to actionable insights that optimize fleet performance.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 20, 2024

Now in its fifth year, the State of Sustainable Fleets 2024 Market Brief sheds light on an industry meeting the moment of an active transition. Fleets using CNG met 70% of their fueling needs with renewable natural gas (RNG) on average in the annual State of Sustainable Fleets fleet survey.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

The BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index (LCI) provides shippers with insights into the current state of the industry, enabling them to navigate complexities and make data-driven decisions. Q3 reveals a positive trend in anticipated revenue, with only a 4% decrease reported across all shippers surveyed. Agile operations.

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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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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

Welcome to my blog series, where we delve into the dynamic world of the land transport industry. As a seasoned professional with 30+ years of experience in this ever-evolving sector, I am excited to share my industry insights and provide commentary on the latest news and trends shaping the landscape.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Over the next five years, a majority of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy fixed, passive or handheld RFID readers and fixed industrial scanning solutions that can better track assets, workers and goods throughout the warehouse environment. For Europe that figure is 43%, a 12 percentage point increase year-over-year.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 26, 2022

This is where the industry experiences an information overload. Calls for digital transformation , a bombardment of messages around Industry 4.0 To address unique industry or business challenges and offer last mile specialization, a good ERP system will have the option to integrate with third party ISV or SI solutions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 29, 2019

The future of the UK’s fast expanding subscription box market (subcom) looks bright if trends in the US are anything to go by – according to a new State of Subscription Commerce survey. The industry is growing at a healthy rate with 65 per cent of enterprises predicting at least doubling sales over the next five years.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2017

Are industrial manufacturers seizing all the opportunities of a more digital world? That same study found only 5 percent of those surveyed were very satisfied with their digital progress so far. Let’s take a look at four reasons why digital transformation is an imperative in 2017 for industrial manufacturers: 1. Possibly not.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 25, 2018

Businesses the world over are impacted, and one industry that will need to pay close attention to data security is manufacturing. How manufacturers can meet GDPR compliance and bolster internal security measures. Why should manufacturers care? With GDPR due to come into effect on Friday, manufacturers have limited options.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 8, 2022

The beverage industry is undergoing a prolonged period of significant change that is making warehouse automation a highly attractive option for companies of all sizes across the sector, says Paul Freeman, Head of Logistics Solutions, Toyota Material Handling. Space constraints. Increasingly, this means deploying some form of automation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2021

Jason’s Law Truck Parking Survey and Assessment was developed and implemented to identify driver safety problems and avoid further tragedy. These reports included a 15% hike in miles traveled between 2012 and 2017 in addition to locations that were identified as problematic in a separate survey from 2014. During this briefing, U.S.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

Making the situation worse, trucking companies haven’t been able to hire back enough drivers to meet demand. A recent SYSPRO survey shows that only 45% of businesses have looked at systems to address supply chain disruptions and just 44% have investigated technologies that enable collaboration with external suppliers and customers.

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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

JULY 21, 2023

This “temporary plan’ has no effect on current operations,” UPS said. According to WIT, the number of women drivers has been growing in recent years, in line with overall industry demand to recruit more drivers to the field. The prime minister’s office convened a meeting of its crisis cabinet committee to discuss the situation.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 18, 2024

Revolutionizing Fleet Management with Real-Time Fleet Comparisons Penske unveils Catalyst AI™ – an industry first AI platform set to revolutionize fleet management with instant access to actionable insights that optimize fleet performance.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 9, 2023

NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, today launched further findings from its report — 2023: The Road Ahead — that delivers some strong insights into the UK Fleet Industry. Two-thirds (65%) are also prepared to consider industrial action. Samsara Inc. But the UK’s fleet managers appear poised to act.

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