Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The onus is on ecommerce retailers to control the controllables, and focusing on eliminating uncertainty from the consumer fulfillment process and optimizing the last mile is a smart approach. Are they meeting consumers’ home delivery expectations, whether that’s affordable delivery, specific time windows, or sustainable options?

Cost Reduction 88

Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 88

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2015

Today’s warehouse distributors face many challenges, not the least of which are meeting higher service levels and operational cost constraints. In this environment, it’s more important than ever that managers spend time on the floor, managing associates to drive optimal levels of productivity and monitoring work throughout the warehouse.

Survey 97

Survey Optimization Meeting Production 97

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Our job at Cerasis is to optimize transportation management for these manufacturing shippers so that in turn, they can focus on their own core, the process of manufacturing. 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.

Manufacturing Procurement 99

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimization Software Optimization 99

AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

How are companies leveraging scenario modeling for network design and optimization ? 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. Read on for common use cases. .

Scenario Planning 144

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Our recent survey showed that only 17% of organizations make it a priority to invest in innovation. Gartner defines Network Design as “the creation of a supply chain model to optimize the network for chosen strategic objectives.” Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Firefighting is the norm.

Supply Chain Design Software 166

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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. AI-Based Warehouse Optimization Examples. Here are two examples. AI For Product Slotting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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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.

Inventory Reduction 62

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This innovative approach leverages cutting-edge technology and transport optimization to cater to the evolving expectations of modern customers, emphasizing delivery speed and affordability in the delivery process. This makes DaaS an integral component for companies aiming to boost their operational efficiency and customer service.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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Morai Logistics

APRIL 4, 2019

In addition to improving our every day lives, it also enables industries to advance and optimize communications, operations, production and servicing. Optimize warehouse operations. Therefore, the end goal is to optimize the supply chain to create solutions that help meet increased consumer demand. Simplify business.

Optimal Sourcing 60

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. A recent ARC survey looked at reasons to address sustainability. Supply chain sustainability increases profitability.

Supply Chain Design Software 126

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

According to a global survey of 600 supply chain management executives conducted by Blue Yonder, almost half of the participants (48 percent) invested capital in this area. Implementation and optimization During the roll-out phase, feedback from customers and suppliers is incorporated into the optimization process.

Packaging 52

Packaging Material Savings Supply Chain Design Software Transportation 52

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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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Nearly two-thirds of businesses responding to the 2020 Gartner Sustainability Survey said they were pressured by customers to invest in sustainability initiatives while 48% said pressure was coming from investors and 48% cited regulators. Here’s how many companies are turning to their supply chains to meet their ESG goals.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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AIMMS

JUNE 25, 2019

Poor data quality: 53% of respondents in a Supply Chain Insights survey cited this as a top challenge. . Lengthy time to plan/execute: a quarter of professionals surveyed complain that it takes too long to execute on network design efforts. . The following obstacles bog companies down: .

Supply Chain Design Software 22

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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. This broad category technology is driven by opportunities from autonomous vehicles, to robots, to automated storage systems, to software for optimization and orchestration of work. In-Warehouse Travel Optimization.

Optimization Software 134

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The findings were derived from an online survey of 250 executives at leading U.S. Product quality was biggest concern for respondents to the survey, which had supply chain executives rank their most important consideration when choosing a sourcing location. Of the companies we surveyed, 55% have between 1 and 50 tier 1 suppliers.

Optimal Sourcing 113

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Trends 113

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

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. Inventory optimization.

Resource Reduction 116

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Procurement helps companies adapt, meet new regulatory requirements and shift supply to optimize an evolving tariff landscape. This is a key reason why so many companies switch providers—they realize too late that the technology doesn’t meet their ongoing needs. Be proactive about your suppliers! Change can be a good thing.

Optimal Sourcing 166

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Procurement 166

Bringg

MARCH 24, 2021

To meet the new demand, companies will have to adjust their operations for greater efficiency, flexibility, and cost reduction. Supply chain optimization ensures a smoother process and a more successful business model focusing on efficiency and profit. What is supply chain optimization? . The three phases of a supply chain : 1.

Optimal Sourcing 62

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software 62

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. The only solution is to boost efficiency by optimizing processes for the long term. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics.

Data 130

Data Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 130

Stord

JANUARY 21, 2020

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 AI Investment Reported to Reduce Supply Chain Costs A survey conducted by McKinsey and Company reported that 61% of survey respondents saw a reduction in supply chain planning costs as a result of using artificial intelligence.

Inventory Reduction 78

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Network Optimization Software 78

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. The 2021 NPTC Benchmarking Survey Report, which is sponsored by Penske, captures critical metrics from the 2020 calendar year, which was a time like no other.

Survey 59

Survey Trucking Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 59

WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2025

By using data analytics, the company tracks metrics such as time spent on each job, optimizing routes, fuel consumption and equipment usage. Optimizing Pest Control Operations with AI and BI In the pest control industry, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction are crucial.

Optimization Software 64

Optimization Software Security Data Industry 64

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2024

Yet a recent YouGov survey on AI reveals the top feeling most cited by the American public is “cautious” (54%), with “excited” only ranking 6 th (19%). This view is echoed in Canada and the UK, where consumers have a generally negative view on AI, in contrast to the positive view of most other countries surveyed by the XM Institute.

Supply Chain Planning Software 128

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

A recent online survey conducted b y MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics aimed to understand how companies are reacting to the Coronavirus outbreak. By dynamically adjusting capacities and utilizations within the app, they were able to optimally reallocate volumes and develop a new production and distribution plan.

Supply Chain Planning Software 146

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Technology tools that are easy to use were cited as critical features among 93% of survey respondents. Technology tools, notably desktop and mobile-enabled capabilities, were listed as in-demand benefits of 3PL partnerships among 86% of survey respondents. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Survey.

Supply Chain Software 90

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 30, 2023

Recent market insights found the following: “According to a latest global shipper survey, 75% of shippers who use LCL plan to continue or increase it in 2023. Shippers can move only the inventory they need to meet demand instead of wasting unnecessary time filling a 40-foot container. Diversify the shipping portfolio.

Cost Reduction 98

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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

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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 132

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning Supply Chains 132

AIMMS

JULY 8, 2019

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. Sales and Operations Planning and demand forecasting are two sides of the same coin. Demand forecasts are only becoming less accurate.

Supply Chain Planning Software 21

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

According to data from a recent research survey, the following were on top of the supply chain headaches not addressed by their current systems: Supply shortages due to supplier’s inability to meet expected performance targets. Critical inventory disruptions/deficiency anywhere in the supply chain. Network bottleneck identification.

Supply Chain Planning Software 134

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Scenario Planning 134

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Continuous Warehouse Optimization and The DC Technology Gap ; Justin Ritter and Dan Keller ( Lucas Systems ). A separate survey of retail and CPG supply chain leaders found that AI usage is more prevalent in DCs and warehouses than elsewhere in supply chain – 54% in distribution/fulfillment centers vs. 36% in other supply chain functions.

Optimal Sourcing 132

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

The main objectives of inbound logistics are to ensure timely and efficient delivery of materials to support production processes, optimize inventory levels, minimize costs associated with transportation and storage, and maintain good relationships with suppliers. Sustainability: Efficient logistics also have an environmental impact.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Outbound Optimization Software Inbound 52

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

S till, most companies are “not very far” when it comes to implementing analytics and garnering benefits from data, as a recent survey from CSCMP suggests. PTT , Thailand’s largest oil and gas company, leveraged analytics for network optimization using an AIMMS App.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 100

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

By introducing route optimization, green-vehicle fleets and crowdsourced delivery, companies can reduce the amount of people, fuel and effort required to operate their supply chain. Carriers can not only achieve sustainability goals but also meet their OTIF targets. The added benefit? Reduced costs and improved profitability.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

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Stord

JANUARY 30, 2019

This new strategy is the company’s latest step in a series of initiatives to optimize its network and improve service. These plans could mean increased reliance on technology to meet demand or expansions in traditional offerings like ground delivery. The survey results 7. The report from CBRE 6.

Warehousing 78

Warehousing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction 78