Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Are they meeting consumers’ home delivery expectations, whether that’s affordable delivery, specific time windows, or sustainable options? When considering their last mile strategy this peak season, retailers should also take note of the growing interest in the environmental impact of home delivery, especially among younger consumers.

Cost Reduction 88

Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 88

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The importance of an omnichannel supply chain strategy cannot be overstated. According to Randy Strang of Supply Chain 24/7, a survey of the most important parts of a shopping experience found customers’ expectations are more than meets the eye. What’s Wrong With Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategy and Customer Service?

Inventory Reduction 74

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Supply Chains 74

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. This suggests a need for a more defined ESG strategy and framework within the industry to guide effective integration and action.

Supply Chains 119

Supply Chains Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Sourcing Strategies 119

Talking Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

As the evolution of retail and the way consumers purchase goods continues to change, meeting the challenge to effectively serve both consumers and retailers is a strategic challenge for both shippers and carriers. Ninety-six percent of Americans have made at least one online purchase and 51% of those surveyed say they prefer to shop online.

Vendor Strategies 110

Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Price Reduction 110

Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 9, 2018

From limited visibility beyond their tier-one suppliers to teams that don't have the capabilities to deliver on the strategy, procurement officers have their work cut out for them. Yet challenges remain: More than half (51%) of procurement leaders surveyed do not believe their teams have the capabilities to deliver their procurement strategy.

Optimal Sourcing 87

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Cost Reduction Sourcing Strategies 87

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

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Price Reduction 62

AIMMS

JULY 13, 2020

Other reviews (prepared for decision-making versus attending for receiving information) are shared by the owners of each strategy element/pillar. For instance, COOs own the supply strategy, marketing the portfolio strategy, and so forth. Watch the webinar and learn about leveraging scenarios to foster engagement during meetings.

Scenario Planning 160

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 160

WorkWave

JANUARY 18, 2021

There are many ways to measure your customer’s experience , including: Open communication; Using a voice-of-the-customer system; Surveys; Interpreting customer actions. Adapting to different scenarios, strategies, and technologies can help approach your business growth strategically. Prepare to Adapt.

Sourcing Strategies 98

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Tips Supply Chain Software 98

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

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 105

Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

If you’re not employing a multichannel sales strategy, you’re clearly missing out. But what, exactly is a multichannel sales strategy, and is it worth the investment? Note that you’ll need to meet special requirements for retail/B2B fulfillment. What is a Multichannel Sales Strategy? What is a Sales Channel?

Inventory Reduction 64

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction eCommerce 64

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. 3. Improving visibility into performance.

Inventory Reduction 105

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 105

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. Q3 reveals a positive trend in anticipated revenue, with only a 4% decrease reported across all shippers surveyed. Agile operations.

Resource Reduction 116

Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 116

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. While stakeholders work to address these concerns, having an outsource strategy in place can be crucial to help your fleet mitigate the impact these issues have on performance.

Survey 60

Survey Trucking Outsourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

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. Among those surveyed, supply chain managers agreed, on average, that the benefits of improving their costing systems exceed the investment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 108

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

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. Offering consultative guidance in supply chain strategy. .

Supply Chain Software 85

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Waste Reduction Survey 85

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

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction 90

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. As a result, digital strategies have not aligned to execution.

Modeling Software 105

Modeling Software Optimization Software Vendor Strategies ERP 105

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

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Optimization Software 105

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. And 52% are looking to consolidate more shipments overall, a strategy for which LCL can play an important role.” Diversify the shipping portfolio.

Cost Reduction 98

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Optimal Sourcing 98

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

A recent report says that more than 77% of companies said, in a survey, that they are investing in deeper and more collaborative supplier relationships to improve resilience and agility. Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications.

Manufacturing Procurement 110

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Inventory Reduction Material Savings 110

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. Technology Boost.

Cost Reduction 79

Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 79

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

With peak shipping season approaching, companies continue to face supply chain risk as the pressure increases to meet customer and delivery expectations without adding cost. The survey also found that 9 in 10 supply chain leaders are seeking 3PLs with a consulting offering that provides guidance in setting up their company’s supply chain.

Supply Chain Design Software 111

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 111

Stord

JULY 21, 2019

Not all are convinced of this extreme, but the increased focus on and higher expectations around delivery times has forced businesses and supply chains to evaluate their e-commerce and last mile strategies. B2B companies are rapidly approaching B2C companies when it comes to e-commerce, both in their offerings and in their distribution.

Material Savings 78

Material Savings Networks Procurement Solutions Distribution 78

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

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

The results, based on a representative survey among more than 200 companies, shed unparalleled insight into key challenges in the industry, as well as best practices to improve supply chain performance and operation. We found three key strategies that could serve as a blueprint for other supply chains: Rethink Packaging.

Supply Chain Design Software 111

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 111

Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

It’s remarkable, then, that a recent customer survey by DriverIQ, a provider of back- ground screening for the trucking industry, showed that 35 percent of companies have NO programs aimed at recruiting and retaining women drivers! More than a quarter of fleets participating in the WIT Index reported a 28.7

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Strategy Survey Study 52

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. Securing a digital future with Cloud ERP.

ERP 98

ERP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 98

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

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 11, 2022

A recent SYSPRO survey however has found that many of these systems did not deliver on the value promised, as they were carried out as stand-alone projects with little coordination or oversight. Many companies were spurred into action during the pandemic to introduce systems that would digitize their operations like ERP Implementation.

ERP 105

ERP Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Buyer Training 105

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 2, 2016

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth greater than the average within their industries. Supply Chain Strategy. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. SEE ALSO: Supply Chain Strategy Development.

Supply Chain Design Software 99

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 99

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. FedEx pursued both strategies in 2018. The survey results 7.

Warehousing 78

Warehousing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction 78

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. Demand simulations can highlight strategic warehous e , plant and supplier locations and test the robustness of strategies under different growth expectations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 146

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software 146

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

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Trends Supply Chain Planning Software 118

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore each of these topics and deliver strategies employers can implement to build these learnings into actions to attract, retain and engage on-floor warehouse workers. Increase ability to meet performance goals. Contrary to some storylines, robots are friends, not foes. Increase personal safety.

Supply Chain Planning Software 126

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

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

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In an era where innovation meets necessity, the agricultural and pest management industries are turning their attention skyward. Drones can be programmed to survey specific locations regularly, detecting early signs of pest infestations. Get Started With Pest Control Software!

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Optimization Software Waste Reduction 52

GlobalTranz

MAY 28, 2015

These are but extensions of the idea to maximize omni- channel strategies by putting the customer at the heart of the supply chain. . 5 Strategies to Personalize Your Web Experience to Put the Customer Focus at the Heart of the Omni-Channel Supply Chain. Services Personalization. Personalized E-Mail Campaign.

Supply Chain Software 93

Supply Chain Software Vendor Strategies Supply Chains Waste Reduction 93