Transporeon

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

needs 60,000 drivers this year to meet the growing demand for trucking services. As the largest global collaborative network connecting shippers and carriers, the Transporeon Group periodically surveys its base of more than 3,000 North American carriers to see how market forces are shaping trucking businesses today.

Survey 78

Survey Groups Transportation Price Reduction 78

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. FedEx ’s AI-driven route optimization technology adjusts delivery routes based on real-time data, improving delivery times and fuel efficiency.

Supply Chain Planning Software 55

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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.

Manufacturing Procurement 110

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Digital 110

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.” Benchmarks assist with the organization and visibility of many aspects. Request a SONAR Demo.

Procurement Analytics 98

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Based on an annual survey of the National Retail Federation released in January 2025, American consumers are expected to spend a record $27.5 The logistics operation has to be managed carefully to meet the demand and ensure that flowers arrive fresh and beautiful for millions of recipients throughout their journey from growers to consumers.

Waste Reduction 68

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

In order to optimize manufacturing operations, or really just about anything, you need to have at your fingertips the best and most accurate manufacturing metrics around. In today's post, we share 5 Golden Manufacturing Metrics that all manufacturing companies should understand to improve plant operations quality.

Manufacturing Procurement 99

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 19, 2024

NASDAQ: MANH) today announced the findings of its 2024 ‘State of Warehouse Operations’ research in association with Vanson Bourne, highlighting the current challenges and key opportunities ahead for the sector. That adds up to a significant amount of fiscal and technological drag for almost a one in three of the companies surveyed.

Supply Chain Software 58

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TransAudit

JANUARY 13, 2025

A 2023 survey by the International Trade Centre found that 73% of small and medium-sized enterprises identified regulatory compliance as a major barrier to international trade. These tools can automate much of the regulatory tracking, freeing up valuable time for businesses to focus on other areas of their operations.

Compliance 80

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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 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.

Inventory Reduction 105

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In an era where convenience often dictates consumer choices, delivery services have evolved into a crucial component of business operations. By outsourcing delivery processes, businesses, and delivery professionals can focus on core operations while ensuring efficient and timely delivery to customers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The annual report is based on ATRI's vigorous surveying system, a cumulation of responses from truck drivers, motor carriers and other industry stakeholders. Solutions for Today's Fleet Challenges For fleet operators, the knowledge gained from ATRI's 2021 report shows a host of issues that are facing the industry. Contact us today.

Survey 60

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AIMMS

JULY 8, 2019

Sales and Operations Planning and demand forecasting are two sides of the same coin. For many, a well-executed S&OP process should start with a demand forecast on one end and supply and resource plans to meet that forecast on the other. Create your own user feedback survey. Demand forecasts are only becoming less accurate.

Supply Chain Planning Software 21

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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. answered customer service.

Survey 59

Survey Trucking Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 59

Bringg

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Meeting volume with capacity alone does not necessarily address customer experience and operational efficiency. A recent survey by Oracle cites that 66% of respondents will prefer home delivery over other fulfillment methods. The post More Delivery Drivers Doesn’t Always Scale Delivery Operations appeared first on Bringg.

Operations 62

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Supply chain professionals know it can be extremely challenging to drive day-to-day operational excellence and pursue innovation at the same time. Our recent survey showed that only 17% of organizations make it a priority to invest in innovation. Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. What to prioritize.

Supply Chain Design Software 166

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

Data for the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index is aggregated through a survey of shippers and reflects all freight transportation modes, while correlating growth or shrinkage to the overall industry volume of shipments and the price of products, according to BlueGrace. BlueGrace SVP of Managed Services Jason Lockard said that the 5.9%

Inventory Reduction 62

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Successful procurement leaders are operating smarter by leveraging analytics and technology such as integrated suites to generate clean data (at least if they have a unified data mode) and master data management solutions for addressing issues in back end systems, cleaning and normalizing suppliers’ records, for example. Boost Your Employees.

Optimal Sourcing 166

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2024

Today’s article is the fourth part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including environmental sustainability , last mile , and digital transformation. Survey respondents were asked to identify the top three challenges they face in implementing ESG into their supply chain.

Supply Chains 119

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2021

Preliminary results from a Lucas-commissioned survey of 350 companies in the US and UK found that the majority of the companies are already employing AI in one way or another within their warehouses and distribution/fulfillment centers. Distribution Centers Are Fertile Grounds For Machine Learning. AI-Based Warehouse Optimization Examples.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic. Stay tuned! .

Scenario Planning 144

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Optimization Modeling 144

Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Supply chain professionals aren’t getting the cost information that they need according to a recent survey from APICS and the Institute of Management Accountants. Costing information also plays a critical role in sales and operations planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 108

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Supply Chains 108

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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The findings were derived from an online survey of 250 executives at leading U.S. However, consumers will continue to shop and global commerce will continue to operate, so supply chain professionals must utilize technology to gather and analyze all available data, and use that to make the best choice possible.

Optimal Sourcing 113

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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. This allows organizations to accumulate enough operational data to inform business decisions.

ERP 98

ERP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 98

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 14, 2024

It’s a strategic move you’ve likely pondered over countless meetings and budget reviews. As recently as 2021, survey data reveals that 98% of manufacturers have, are, or are planning to implement an eCommerce strategy. There’s also the lingering concern: “Are we just too late to the game?”

Manufacturing Procurement 110

Manufacturing Procurement eCommerce Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 110

WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2025

In industries like lawn care and pest control, businesses tend to operate on thin profit margins. For these companies, maintaining profitability while protecting their margins hinges on operational efficiency and the strategic use of data. Businesses operating on tight margins need information that is actionable, precise and timely.

Optimization Software 64

Optimization Software Security Data Industry 64

AIMMS

JULY 13, 2020

As our recent supply chain planning research shows, VPs of supply chain and operations typically retain ownership of the planning process as well. Organizations that rely on Sales and Operations Planning (the precursor to IBP) are typically focused on supply and demand balancing. Pitfall #1: Not involving the right players.

Scenario Planning 160

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

Our survey found nearly 3 in 4 (74%) warehouse workers are at least somewhat likely to take a pay cut to work at another company with more technology tools to help them do their job, including more than half (52%), who are extremely or very likely. Increase ability to meet performance goals. Increase personal safety.

Supply Chain Planning Software 126

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Buyer Training 126

Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

The LCI surveys a diverse portfolio of shippers across different verticals, including consumer packaged goods (CPG), industrial and manufacturing and direct-to-consumer business. Q3 reveals a positive trend in anticipated revenue, with only a 4% decrease reported across all shippers surveyed. Agile operations.

Resource Reduction 116

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

There’s a new reason to optimize DC operations, and it’s bigger than the old reasons of productivity and efficiency gains. On top of the insatiable desire for everyone to buy online fueling ecommerce growth in DCs, the high cost and scarcity of warehouse labor is crushing to many DC operators. AI holds the promise for big gains.

Optimization Software 134

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 4, 2021

A 2020 SYSPRO survey showed that 60% of manufacturing and distribution businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. For the manufacturing and distribution CEO the challenge is not only getting back to pre-pandemic operations, but crafting businesses that emerge more resilient than before.

Manufacturing Procurement 119

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Distribution Supply Chain Software 119

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

Unless manufacturers change, they will find that their ability to forecast demand, and determine what to do to meet it, will be challenging. Several surveys have reported how SCM in recent years has moved from being a cost center to one responsible for offering superior customer experience and delivering competitive advantage.

Manufacturing Procurement 116

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 116

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

To improve their operations, they installed autonomous mobile robots in their warehouse. According to a survey of 250 global companies by the consulting firm McKinsey, 91% of shippers and 75% of logistics service providers have implemented a warehouse management system. The DC has 36 employees and operates seven days a week.

Optimization Software 76

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 26, 2022

A fully-integrated ERP solution enables manufacturers to tackle the immense challenges they face by optimizing their business operations, meeting and satisfying customer demands, and increasing factory output without having to add additional headcount to meet these goals. fabricated metal), a function (e.g.,

Modeling Software 105

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

And according to a recent survey by Kenco, 94% of survey respondents feel that it’s important for their 3PL provider to have a competency in technology and innovation, and more than half expect their 3PL provider to be investing in innovative technologies (another 32% want to co-invest). David Caines, chief operating officer, Kenco.

Supply Chain Design Software 144

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 144

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. To combat the shortage, manufacturers are looking for ways to recruit and retain skilled talent, by raising wages and reskilling current talent to meet company needs.

Manufacturing Procurement 118

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