Food Logistics

MAY 31, 2023

Anticipated revenue maintained a positive trend, only decreasing by 4% across all shippers surveyed, the BlueGrace Logistics study reveals.

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DC Velocity

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Gartner study also finds industry paychecks on the rise, with average starting salary for an MBA with a supply chain concentration at $88,935.

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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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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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WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2025

In industries like lawn care and pest control, businesses tend to operate on thin profit margins. Lets explore how AI and BI empower these industries, using specific examples to illustrate their transformative potential. Cleaning and security businesseseven thinner. Data is critical to managing every dimension of the business.

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Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

More Resources Home Innovative Synergies: Logistics Tech Lessons from Other Industries Judah Levine May 23, 2024 Though the logistics and supply chain industry has made and continues to make a lot of progress in its digital transformation, it has a reputation for being part of the late majority or even a laggard in terms of digitalization.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Despite frequent discussions about AI’s potential impact on jobs, the majority of logistics workers are untroubled by automation, according to a recent YouGov survey commissioned by SafetyCulture. The industry is already seeing successful applications of AI, which many workers believe will help tackle labor and skills shortages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2022

While the industrial sector is undergoing a transformation driven by AI and the Internet of Things (IoT), simultaneously the workforce is shifting as traditional domain experts are replaced with tech savvy workers who bring a new level of operational expertise. The Current State of Industrial AI in the Process Industries.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For stakeholders navigating this environment, understanding key industry drivers, challenges, and future trends is critical for crafting effective strategies. Industry Drivers of M&A Activity Sustainability and Electrification The global commitment to achieving net-zero emissions is reshaping investment priorities across industries.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As early as 2018, a Neilsen study found that fresh foods were “the primary driver of growth in retail stores, accounting for 49% of all dollar sales growth in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. As one industry insider put it, “The supply chain absolutely stretched to the limits — broken, in many cases.”

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247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Dive Brief: Supply chain professionals are divided on lean supply chains, according to the 2021 Third-Party Logistics Study published Wednesday by the Council of Supply Chain Management… The post Were supply chains too lean during the pandemic? A survey shows an industry divided.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 16, 2024

The forward-looking 2025 Third-Party Logistics Study survey is now live, and we are seeking input from supply chain professionals. The study will also provide continuing the conversation updates and allow for further context on current industry trends. The study is a collaboration between Penske, NTT Data and Dr. Langley.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2017

At the close of 2016, the 21 st Annual Third-Party Logistics Study found the overall use of third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) is increasing, but the types of logistics services utilized indicate the industry is entering a shift in how it operates. 3PLs and Shippers Report Positive Partnership Outcomes.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Port Everglades’ landside operations resumed Thursday morning and waterside operations are expected to resume Thursday, pending channel and berth damage surveys. Fortunately, the logistics industry is relatively calm. Both ports are scheduled to reopen Friday, pending damage and safety assessments.

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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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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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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.

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Kuebix

MARCH 8, 2019

In recent years, women have become increasingly integral in all things supply chain, an industry that has traditionally been male-dominated. A survey published by Gartner in 2018, however, shows “sustained strong representation of women in the senior-most ranks of supply chain organizations relative to other functions.”

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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 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.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2015

The logistic industry is going through a time of rapid and unprecedented transformation. Today, the industry is cautiously adopting these technologies to provide faster, cheaper, more reliable and sustainable delivery. The EFT study revealed that 19.2% The EFT study revealed that 19.2% The study found that only 1.5%

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Measuring a sample of more than 1 million items from five leading retailers and eight brand owners, the study also found that when RFID was not implemented, 69 percent of orders shipped and received from brands to their retailer partners contained data errors. Researchers anticipate Phase 2 will be completed in mid-2019. .

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

It does present a training requirement, the need for new skills for industry 4.0 Together they conceived the Unimate, the very first industrial robot. The term ‘ Industry 4.0 ’ was coined in 2011 to describe this new era of new technological innovations including advances in AI , ML and cloud computing as well as data analytics.

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Morai Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

More impressively, by 2025, industry experts expect over 10% of gross domestic product (GDP) to be tied into blockchain. However, surveys show that roughly half of supply chain organizations are not even looking at the possibilities of the technology. last Thursday. Blockchain in a Nut Shell. Lexology.com writer, Marc S.

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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. 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% ).

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Bringg

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Last week, Dotcom Distribution launched their annual eCommerce study. They surveyed over 1,400 online shoppers to analyze their habits, preferences and expectations. Looking at the survey results, 90% said that they highly value free returns when making online purchases; and 91% say free shipping influences future purchases.

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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. According to the survey, 55% of respondents indicated that positions for knowledge workers (e.g.,

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

Ninety-six percent of Americans have made at least one online purchase and 51% of those surveyed say they prefer to shop online. In a recent survey , 96% of survey participants said the availability of free shipping impacts their purchase decision. Consumers are deciding when, where, and how they shop. Fast delivery matters.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 3, 2024

For the purpose of the study, we define mobile warehouse robotics as load-carrying vehicles that travel under their own control with a level of autonomy adequate to perform intended tasks based on the current state and sensing without human intervention. The update to the mobile warehouse robotics market report has been. You may find it here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2014

I finished my first ARC Market Study this week, looking at the Transportation Management Systems market. On top of that, my colleague, Clint Reiser, and I are wrapping up our omni-channel fulfillment survey, with an upcoming presentation at the annual CSCMP show in September. So it’s been a pretty busy week (month) here.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

The promise of IoT is disrupting all industries – and it seems like the future is bright. Having a specialized team specifically focused on innovation is a growing trend in the logistics industry. According to a recent study by Pew Research study, 80% of consumers make online purchases, compared to just 22% in 2000.

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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. The percentage of industrial companies broadly applying agentic AI and generative AI would be a small fraction of that number. ARC has been actively studying industrial AI for over two years.

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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. The Financial Link.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

For this reason, the Alpega Group , the leading logistics software company offering modular solutions to cover all transportation needs, backed by 35 years of experience in the market, conducted a macro-survey where more than 1.200 logistics and transport companies across Europe participated through its freight exchanges, Teleroute and Wtransnet.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

It adds that by analyzing revenue forecasts, inventory levels, and order volumes, the index provides industry stakeholders with valuable insights into what to expect in the next quarter and how these trends reflect the freight market.

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