WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

They play a vital role in boosting customer satisfaction and maintaining a competitive edge in the logistics market. By integrating GPS navigation tools that leverage real-time data, drivers can receive timely updates and reroute as necessary, ensuring they adhere to delivery schedules.

Optimal Sourcing 105

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

BlueGrace describes this report as an important tool for measuring expected expansion or contraction within the logistics sector. As economic conditions evolve, businesses will likely maintain flexibility in their order strategies, ensuring they can respond to changes without overextending resources. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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WorkWave

JANUARY 23, 2025

But for lawn care and pest control companies, well-crafted cancel and prepay letters remain among the most effective tools for maintaining customer relationships and boosting cash flow. It can be easy to overlook the power of print communications in our digital-forward world, especially when it comes to marketing.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

The current business environment characterized by constant change, shorter product lifecycles and increased demand uncertainty mean organizations need control and agility within their supply chain to maintain competitive advantage. Supply chain visibility to maintain competitive advantage. Digitalization to thrive into the future.

Manufacturing Procurement 124

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

But maintaining this is easier said than done. It may be time to revisit your tooling. Create your own user feedback survey. Today’s most profitable companies have built their success on an effective and responsive supply chain network. Take the quiz below to find out how you score and how you can improve!

Supply Chain Design Software 97

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

That being said, this innovative tool has been instrumental in identifying clear indicators of market fluctuations and how that intel has helped shippers prioritize business strategies. Here’s some key highlights from the Q3 2023 LCI: Anticipated revenue maintains a positive trend.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 28, 2021

As a tried and tested solution, ERP remains an essential tool for organizations, while industries have also committed to tech upscaling, primarily focussing on warehouse automation, migration to cloud-based services and other SMART Technologies. Survey 2021 expressing a healthy return to pre-pandemic trading conditions.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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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.

Supply Chain Design Software 105

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 9, 2023

In most cases, there has been a succession of tools that worked in some cases but were not broadly successful. The reason is that staff had to learn a different user interface (UI) for analytical tools to the UI they were accustomed to in their day-to-day operational activities when working with an ERP system. Review and refine.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Their associate engagement survey allows Ferguson to understand the driver’s impacting engagement across their 31,000 employees. The survey focuses on four engagement questions on advocacy, pride, satisfaction and commitment. 56% of employees surveyed were engaged. The company uses a network design tool from Coupa.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Additionally, customer demand for green solutions is surging, with a McKinsey survey indicating that 60% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for sustainable delivery services. Predictive analytics tools enabled by AI are helping organizations optimize inventory management, reduce downtime, and improve demand forecasting.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Delivery as a Service (DaaS) is a logistics business model where businesses utilize specialized service providers to handle their on-demand delivery needs without the need to maintain their own delivery fleet. Some providers also maintain their own dedicated fleets focused on local operations.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Cloud-based supply chain management tools, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are expected to figure prominently in future supply chain operations. Mistrust of data and analytics tools is not just a supply chain and logistics issue. Printer-friendly version.

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WorkWave

APRIL 30, 2025

These objective measures often predict customer satisfaction before surveys can capture it. Security Predictive tools could help security companies tackle non-billable overtime by identifying patterns in client demands, shift transitions and incident response times.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As reported by DC Velocity , “the 2020 Fleet Advantage Industry Benchmark Survey noted, “11% of transportation fleets estimate they have saved more than $1 million in crash avoidance by upgrading to newer trucks with advanced safety features.” Companies that use this resource can maintain a high reputation and draft more accurate proposals.

Procurement Analytics 98

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

WAITING, WAITING, WAITING… According to a recent Trucker Tools whitepaper, wait times at shipper and receiver locations have increased compared to a year ago. Nearly 60 percent of those surveyed reported waiting for longer than two hours on each load. Freightwaves also collected data on driver wait times.

Supply Chain Planning Software 117

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Getting the raw materials needed to maintain production is one of the most important parts of the whole supply chain. Use External Benchmarking Tools. Many suppliers and manufacturers may have existing, internal analytics tools, but using these tools for benchmarking processes may be ill-fated.

Manufacturing Procurement 102

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Yet, peak season does seem to be less stressful than last year, and a recent survey of 200 supply chain management professionals across companies with 500+ employees, conducted by Edelman Intelligence, has found some surprising facts about the coming peak season. Supply Chain Confidence Remains Strong Despite Slight Setbacks .

Supply Chain Software 85

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 2, 2024

A 2023 survey by McKinsey reported that 79 percent of all respondents had at least some exposure to gen AI, either for work or outside of work. In the context of manufacturing, GenAI will enable a new set of AI solutions Assistance applications: improve the efficiency of hands-on tasks such as programming or maintaining machines.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Jeff Berman | Logistics Management December 11, 2023 BlueGrace described this report as an important tool in measuring expected expansion or contraction within the logistics space. A slight uptick in orders signals a reduction of margins that help clear inventory to maintain business volume.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2024

This agility proves crucial in maintaining operational continuity, minimizing disruptions to the supply chain, and mitigating potential financial losses. #6.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment. Agility to act on transparency.

Supply Chain Planning Software 132

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Manufacturing is no longer about chasing low-cost countries but rather integrating a set of sophisticated and data-driven tools to help evaluate decisions based on risk – many of which are now made at the board level. Tools and moulds will need to be retrieved and intellectual property (IP) rights are tricky when it comes to ownership.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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Blog on Log

NOVEMBER 27, 2006

C-TPAT survey gives members chance to sound off Are companies who participate in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism really achieving tangible efficiencies by partnering with the U.S. CBP turned to the University of Virginia to help design and conduct the survey. government to secure their international supply chains?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Knowledge Graphs are emerging as an important tool for building advanced AI capabilities. According to a survey by ARC Advisory Group, only 10% of industrial companies are ready to apply artificial intelligence/machine learning. How data is created, used, and maintained must be standardized. Data governance is critical.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 31, 2023

If you are a finance professional in a manufacturing business, your main goals are to reduce risk, improve profitability, and maintain high levels of compliance. To build and customize reports many teams use Excel, the accountant’s favorite tool. this causes delays that reduce the time available for analysis.

Optimal Sourcing 111

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2022

AIoT is built for industrial companies looking for better ways to connect their evolving workforce to data-driven decision tools and digitally augment work and business processes. The term “artificial intelligence of things or AIoT” is used to describe the confluence of AI and Industrial IoT (IIoT) technological forces.

Data 126

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Bringg

JANUARY 24, 2019

Automating your delivery operations chain is critical if you want to meet the new status quo for customer experience while maintaining profitability. Using automated tools to plan warehouse logistics and optimize product location within the fulfillment center can cut time in half for the human pickers. Here’s why.

Automation 83

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WorkWave

JULY 6, 2021

In a recent survey , consumers indicated that they still expect companies to prioritize their safety, even as vaccination numbers rise. Enforce any employer mandated vaccination policies and maintain relevant notes within technician records. Communicate With Your Customers. Health-related updates. Requests for only vaccinated staff.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Your organization’s ability to anticipate disruption, adapt to events, and build resiliency is rooted in how you maintain operational continuity. Global trade regulations and conflicts, as well as tariff threats as a political tool, could cut off sources and markets and push your business plan into the red. Trade disputes and tariffs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 132

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Start Using Pest Control Software Benefits of Using PestPac Closing Thoughts The Role of Drone Technology in Pest Management Drone technology is revolutionizing pest management by providing tools for proactive monitoring and targeted treatments.

Cost Reduction 52

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

But maintaining this is easier said than done. It may be time to revisit your tooling. Create your own user feedback survey. Today’s most profitable companies have built their success on an effective and responsive supply chain network. Take the quiz below to find out how you score and how you can improve!

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This type of data must be actively gathered by researching market trends, analyzing the competitive landscape, conducting consumer surveys and focus groups. Accurate data forecasting requires accurate data, robust data analysis tools, and people who understand how to use them. Qualitative data is more subjective. Adjust as needed.

eCommerce 105

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Your organization’s ability to anticipate disruption, adapt to events, and build resiliency is rooted in how you maintain operational continuity. Global trade regulations and conflicts, as well as tariff threats as a political tool, could cut off sources and markets and push your business plan into the red. Trade disputes and tariffs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 82

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 28, 2015

The digital computer was used in 1953 with built-in computer operations to automatically coordinate transforms to compute radar related vectors and the essentially graphic mathematical process of forming a shape with a digital machine tool. These were accomplished with the use of computer software. Click the image below to make larger.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2017

That same study found only 5 percent of those surveyed were very satisfied with their digital progress so far. Digital transformation leverages tools to help manage a business better. This is vital because today’s industrial manufacturers are competing on a global scale and companies that maintain the status quo will be left behind.

Manufacturing Procurement 83

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Technology poses the greatest opportunity for small- and medium-sized businesses to take advantage of innovative tools to ensure end-to-end tracking, visibility , and processing of products. In a Logistics Viewpoint survey , 50 percent of businesses reported sharing inventory across all channels or engaging in omni-channel practices.

Supply Chain Planning Software 106

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