ATRI survey highlights trucking concerns
Truck News
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Sure, it’s a study looking at trucking in the U.S., but I think the American Transportation Research Institute’s latest Top Industry Issues survey has relevance here too.
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Industry Outlook: Manufacturing Trends
Trinity Logistics
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. The manufacturing industry has seen challenges, from changes in the way people work to the rapid growth in demand, with many of these challenges accelerated by the recent covid-19 pandemic.
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Labor Shortages in Supply Chain & Logistics: They’re Not Subsiding
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 7, 2024
In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. Labor-intensive transportation and warehouse operations are suffering the most. is not a ‘good news’ story.
How Supply Chain & Logistics Companies are Mitigating Labor Shortages
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 28, 2024
In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The study also provided insight into what companies are doing to address it. Let me know.
Survey Finds Significant Success in the 3PL Industry Across the Supply Chain Industry
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
This post is from a press release sent to us regarding the recent survey of the 3PL industry. This survey continues to point towards the success 3PLs are having for their clients. Survey Points to Continued Success of Shippers and the 3PL Industry. percent and 11.50 percent, respectively.
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40% of Shippers and 3PLs to Invest in Transportation Technology
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 13, 2024
Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released the results of its 8th Annual Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey of over 630 companies. Descartes and SAPIO Research surveyed 630 participants representing the logistics community (i.e.,
Prioritising Automation to Mitigate Workforce Shortages
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 15, 2024
Descartes Systems Group has released findings from its study What Are Companies Doing to Survive the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge? To help drive productivity gains for labor workers, the top technology choices in the study were delivery route optimization (54%) and driver mobile productivity (45%) solutions.
Why Supply Chain Convergence is Critical to Greater Agility and Resilience
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 7, 2022
The pandemic has exposed flaws in business practices across industries, which have been acutely felt in their supply chain and procurement operations. The survey’s results suggest a series of misalignments where gaps in process, technology and information flow can be a drag on productivity and optimization.
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Key IT Advances Shaping Vehicle Logistics
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 14, 2024
INFORM, a leading software developer specializing in artificial intelligence and operations research, is thrilled to announce its latest study on IT in vehicle logistics , highlighting key findings on IT and AI’s transformative impact in the vehicle logistics sector. Key Findings from the Report 1.
Thought Leadership Updates with Joe Jaska
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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National Private Truck Council (NPTC) Survey Highlights Value, Performance of Private Fleets
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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Praise for Blockchain Technology is High, but Investment is Low, Survey Finds
Morai Logistics
DECEMBER 14, 2017
Companies talk about the possibilities of blockchain tech, but with only 1% of the responding organizations are currently using blockchain in their supply chain operations, few are actively investing in it. More impressively, by 2025, industry experts expect over 10% of gross domestic product (GDP) to be tied into blockchain.
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Survey Says: Visibility is the Main Goal
Blue Grace Logistics
MAY 15, 2018
According to information from a new study, there is still a disconnect between the opinion of the digital supply chain and the actual implementation of it. . The survey conducted by Deloitte and MAPI, included more than 200 different manufacturing organizations. Understand the Impact and Value of DSNs .
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Rugged Technology “To Play Pivotal Role”, Claims Survey
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 21, 2020
has today revealed the results of a multi-industry research study into the use of rugged technology, looking at key benefits such as productivity and cost saving, resulting in nine out of ten (90%) transport and logistics professionals who have experienced these first-hand, keen to invest in more. Samsung Electronics UK Ltd.
Top 5 manufacturing CFO priorities for 2022
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. This is especially critical to the US Food and Beverage industry respondents ( 69% ). This is especially critical to the US Food and Beverage industry respondents ( 69% ).
Automation’s Role in Alleviating Labour Shortage Pressures
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The pandemic has undoubtedly had a knock on effect across the global labour force, as many companies were forced to downsize operations or shut their doors, either temporarily or permanently. The survey also found that 50% of the logistics-focused organisations surveyed are leaning into centralising operations (e.g.,
60% of Warehouse Leaders Plan to Deploy RFID by 2028
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Zebra Technologies Corporation today released the findings of its 2023 Global Warehousing Study, which confirmed 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by 2028 which will help increase inventory visibility and reduce out-of-stocks.
Small Manufacturers Play Critical Role in Securing the Supply Chain
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 11, 2019
The survey was conducted by ISACA and the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) in August 2018, captured responses from 167 participants from across ISACA, DMDII and Manufacturing Extension Partnership stakeholders. Three-quarters of U.S. manufacturing firms have fewer than 20 employees and 98% have fewer than 500.
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Consumers dissatisfied with sustainability of retail delivery
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has released findings from its survey ‘Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity’, which examined consumer sentiment of retailers’ sustainability practices around their delivery operations.
World Shipping Council report on containers lost at sea identifies several active safety improvement initiatives
Shipping and Freight Resource
JUNE 23, 2022
“ Although containers lost overboard represent less than one-thousandth of 1% (0.001%) of the roughly 241 million packed and empty containers currently shipped each year, the industry is deeply concerned about this development. Containers Lost at Sea. Initiatives by WSC . Discrepancy in container stacking strength.
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Logistics Confidence Index Unlocks Growth Potential
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.
Private Fleets are Providing Control, Stability and Value
Penske Move Ahead
AUGUST 27, 2024
The National Private Truck Council's 2024 Benchmarking Survey found that shipments and volume increased last year as private fleets positioned themselves as a value-added transportation solution. Tracking Key Performance Indicators NPTC's Benchmarking Survey, which is sponsored by Penske , provides metrics in several operating areas. “As
How Changing Climate Conditions Affect Project Cargo Transportation and What to Do About It
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Transportation operations can then be limited with these reductions in available routes causing an increase in transportation costs. In 2017, a study assessed extreme climate impacts on infrastructure in Europe. Project cargo weight on these possible compromised roads and railways should be a concern even with DOT route surveys.
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The U.S. Supply Chain Needs You!
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 4, 2021
Just last month I noted that warehouse labor productivity was hindered extensively by COVID-19 and that 80 percent of ARC’s warehouse survey respondents anticipate an increase of order throughput volumes in 2021. Here are a few more data points supporting the ongoing labor needs of warehousing and transportation operations.
CTU Code Boosts Supply Chain Safety
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The seven industry bodies dedicated to container safety, collaborating as the Cargo Integrity Group, highlight an independent study carried out by researchers at Italian University Politecnico di Torino into shipper and forwarder application of the CTU Code.
Digital Transformation: An Imperative for Industrial Manufacturing in 2017
GlobalTranz
MARCH 24, 2017
Are industrial manufacturers seizing all the opportunities of a more digital world? A GT Nexus study found 75 percent of respondents describe digital transformation of the supply chain as “important.”. That same study found only 5 percent of those surveyed were very satisfied with their digital progress so far.
AI in Logistics: A Sea of Potential Amidst Waves of Change
Freightos
AUGUST 14, 2023
In one example, an employee of Varda, a SpaceX-like company, began to publicly attempt to replicate the study and had over 10,000 people tuning in to watch a live stream of rocks in a furnace. Entire industries will reorient around it. Download the full survey results View results Data and Charts It’s still early days.
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65% of Companies Plan Supply Chain Innovation Investment
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 31, 2023
The report found that 59% of companies surveyed accelerated the pace of innovation investment and deployment over the last two years. Moreover, 65% plan to increase their technology spending over the next two years; however, 87% indicated they still face internal inhibitors to supply chain and logistics innovation.
The 2023 Third-Party Logistics Study: Shippers, 3PLs Get Back-to-Basics as They Drive Supply Chain Success
Penske Move Ahead
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
The 2023 Third-Party Logistics Study, released today at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals EDGE conference in Nashville, Tennessee, provides industry insights into the current state of the 3PL market, the importance of relationships and the value 3PLs provide. 3PLStudy.com to download the publication at no charge.
A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 7, 2022
A recent survey conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) industry association shows that this bottleneck has exacerbated worldwide over the past two years. An operation that is optimizing the real time flow of goods is also well-positioned to manage unexpected events. Look at the big picture.
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Intelligent Automation, the Future of Supply Chain. Is the Logistics Industry Ready?
Blue Grace Logistics
MARCH 26, 2019
According to a study conducted by IBM and National Retail Federation (NRF), the retail and consumer goods industry is designating intelligent automation, also known as artificial intelligence, as the future of supply chain. For this, IBM and NRF surveyed 1,900 retail and consumer products company executives across 23 countries.
Industry Study looks at Inventory Management as a Critical Function within Omni-Channel Logistics
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
The 2018 research study from LEGACY Supply Chain Services and Adrian Gonzalez, president of Adelante SCM, was conducted in June 2018, compiling input from nearly 100 supply chain professionals in retail, manufacturing, & logistics service provider sectors in the US & Canada. Download the Research Study.
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The Secrets of Top Performers: Fleet Management as a Competitive Weapon
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. The Financial Link. The Financial Link.
COVID-19 Pandemic Triggers Surge in Global Food Delivery Industry
Logistics Bureau
MARCH 12, 2020
A study by market research group NPD reveals how that particular market grew in value in January by 20 percent compared to a year earlier. The Chinese food delivery market, dominated by pizza orders, reached $6.138 billion (USD) in 2019, so the surge translates into millions of dollars and a significant fillip for industry leaders Ele.me
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The State of The Freight : Unique Challenges and Novel Solutions
Shipping and Freight Resource
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
You can take this short survey (10 multiple choice questions) by clicking here or the link below. Take the survey. The industry today witnesses persistent freight demand volatility and capacity strain across the globe. However, visibility has often stayed elusive, thanks to the extensive fragmentation within the industry.
Inform survey highlights deficiencies in IT provision
Automotive Logistics
APRIL 10, 2018
Bad experiences with new IT systems and budget constraints are hindering the introduction of more digitalisation in logistics for the automotive sector, according to a survey carried out by optimisation software expert, Inform. “At The study clearly shows that the need for efficient IT provision in automotive logistics is far from being met.
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How can ERP benefit the manufacturing & distribution CFO?
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
APRIL 11, 2022
survey , 57% of manufacturing CFOs agree that proficiency and knowledge to create an effective plan to operationalize and transition the business into a digitalized and automated manufacturer is the most critical factor globally. Diversification of business operations. Driving industry 4.0. The modern CFO. The SYSPRO CFO 4.0
Oil and Gas Supply Chain Optimization
Log-hub
JULY 31, 2024
3 min read The oil and gas industry is one of the most complex and critical sectors in the global economy. The supply chain for this industry is intricate and highly sensitive to market dynamics, geopolitical factors, environmental regulations, and technological advancements.
Organized Retail Crime is Growing, Losses up 7% from Last Year
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2018
A National Retail Federation report found that 92% of companies surveyed had been a victim of organized retail crime in the past year. The retail industry is fighting this battle by upgrading technology, improving relationships with local law enforcement and taking steps such as tightening return policies, but it is a never-ending battle.”.
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Digital supply chain expectations outpace reality, says new study
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 10, 2018
The study, “Embracing a digital future: How manufacturers can unlock the transformative benefits of digital supply networks,” reveals a disconnect between executives’ opinions of their DSN efforts and actual implementation. Furthermore, survey results suggest that end-to-end supply chain transparency is the No. April 10, 2018.
Germany Ahead of UK in Digitised Supply Chain, Says Survey
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.
Scaling the Supply Chain: A Comparative Analysis of Logistics in SMEs and Startups
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 2, 2023
To provide a comprehensive overview, the author draws from various academic studies, reports, and surveys to shed light on the latest trends and best practices in supply chain management. Despite these differences, both SMEs and startups share a common interest in harnessing technology to optimize their logistics operations.
New Zebra Sensors Increase Supply Chain Visibility
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 12, 2023
Using these sensors, manufacturers, wholesalers, transportation and logistics operators in the food, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries now have cloud-based visibility into a range of environmental factors, including temperature monitoring and moisture detection.
Linde Scores Well in Intralogistics Decision-Makers Poll
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 7, 2020
The Linde brand is particularly popular among decision-makers who routinely work with industrial trucks and are thus well versed with them. This is evidenced by the “Branchencheck Flurförderzeuge” (“Industrial Trucks Sector Check”), an extensive market survey conducted by Vogel Communications Group.
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