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. Browse case studies to see how companies use AIMMS to support their S&OP process. . Related resources .

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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. 3. Improving visibility into performance.

Inventory Reduction 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

As a pioneer in warehouse technology and the development of solutions that empower warehouse workers, Lucas Systems recently commissioned a research study and developed the first Voice of the Warehouse Worker Insights. Increase ability to meet performance goals. Increase personal safety. Make their job more exciting and high-tech.

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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. You can study optimal sourcing locations while minimizing both production and distribution costs. Read on for common use cases. .

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

She says it’s going to study the latest marketplace trends, come up with strategies to tackle fraud within brokerage operations and work on short, medium, and long-term legislative and regulatory solutions. Anne Reinke, the President & CEO of TIA, is placing her bets on the Fraud Task Force. First up – Linehaul rates.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

In a recent Forrester study, they found the problem to be poor quality data. Procurement helps companies adapt, meet new regulatory requirements and shift supply to optimize an evolving tariff landscape. Be sure any technology you implement is likely to allow you to meet unforeseen needs. Be proactive about your suppliers!

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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. 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.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The company makes most pieces to order and customizes them to meet customers’ unique preferences. These were to: Reorganize the supply chain. plants to four.

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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). Kristi Montgomery, VP of innovation, Kenco.

Supply Chain Design Software 144

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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. In the study, " Working Together to Enhance Supply Chain Managment with Better Costing Practices.

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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. Key Trends Driving Change. The Financial Link. Technology Boost.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The findings were derived from an online survey of 250 executives at leading U.S. Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) benchmarking study saw the latter concern jump from 10th place in 2016 to first in 2017, a reflection of the change in Administrations and the President’s often harsh words for global trade.

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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.

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Blog on Log

FEBRUARY 5, 2007

More than two-thirds of companies that experience supply chain disruptions say it takes more than one week to recover from the disruption, finds a new Accenture study that surveyed 151 logistics executives in U.S. Seventy-three percent of the executives surveyed report experiencing supply chain disruptions in the past five years.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Zebra Technologies Corporation has announced the results of its ‘Food Safety Supply Chain Vision Study’ The study highlights the views of consumers as well as food and beverage industry decision-makers worldwide from distribution and warehouses to grocery stores and restaurants around safety, traceability and transparency.

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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. Collaborative partnerships.

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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. The study include d firms in the retail, manufacturing and distribution verticals.

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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. 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.

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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. Alternatively, companies can focus on saving costs at urban sites, thereby improving their ability to meet the rapid growth in demand for fast and free shipping.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2017

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. The good news is executives are aware of the importance of digital transformation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

An IBM study found that 57% of consumers are willing to change their shopping habits to protect the environment. 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.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

The skills of the past are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of today’s complex, fast- moving digital environment , or prepare for the future. 30% of respondents in an APICS survey stated lack of knowledge transfer or training was a key challenge, among the top 5. There is also a talent shortage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. To meet customers’ growing expectations for personalized offerings, the typical company’s product lines have grown exponentially.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 17, 2024

To meet their needs, most suppliers need to provide an integrated solution of “MES+WMS+AGV+Stereo-Warehouse” (depending on the customer’s requirements, MES may be replaced by other digital software). According to several surveys, less than 1/3 of the companies active in the WMS market focus on WMS as their main product.

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IoT World Today

JUNE 6, 2019

The optimism, however, is tempered by high levels of uncertainty about how to reach implementation goals, specifically in the areas of what solutions to use, which are available to meet company objectives, and where to procure those solutions, as revealed in a study conducted by Informa Engage for Longview IoT, a Carnegie Technologies company.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

When industrial manufacturing CEOs were asked to name which digital technologies were most strategically important to their business, 81 percent said they prioritized mobile technologies for customer engagement, according to PwC's 18th Annual Global CEO Survey.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A recent study commissioned by Lucas Systems shows operators are optimistic about AI-based software, counting on quick and generous returns from their investment and expecting an average ROI of more than 60% within 5 years. But they also admit that gaps exist in the knowledge and expertise required to achieve the full potential of AI.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics sought to learn more about this dynamic and teamed up with FreightWaves to survey shippers about the state of the LTL market and their approach to LTL shipping in today’s environment. Shippers shared their thoughts about shipping and consumer demand in our survey. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Experts from North Carolina State University and GEP conducted a survey on supply chain, procurement and IT leaders to determine their challenges and priorities, focusing on examining gaps in the supply chain. The study found that these leaders considered the largest gap to be between supply chain and procurement, citing it as a major issue.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2025

For example, AI can analyze employee engagement metrics, absenteeism patterns and feedback surveys to identify leading indicators of employee retention challenges. A commercial cleaning company with a high turnover rate uses AI-driven analytics to study patterns in employee retention.

Optimization Software 64

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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. Browse case studies to see how companies use AIMMS to support their S&OP process. . Related resources .

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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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. It directly affects the bottom line, making it crucial to manage effectively.

Manufacturing Procurement 110

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. A skills assessment survey was done to measure potential gaps against a pre-determined skills matrix. The premise of the study was interesting.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In an era where innovation meets necessity, the agricultural and pest management industries are turning their attention skyward. We will discuss case studies, future trends, and guidelines for businesses considering whether to invest in this cutting-edge technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Polycrisis” was the talk of Davos at the recent meeting of the World Economic Forum, which defines it as “…a term used to describe the current global situation, where multiple complex, interconnected crises are occurring simultaneously.” A McKinsey study found that 90% of supply chain leaders expected to transform their planning systems.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Zebra Technologies Corporation today released the findings of its 2023 Global Warehousing Study, which confirmed 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by 2028 which will help increase inventory visibility and reduce out-of-stocks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

Increasingly it is recognized that the executive planning meetings, that typically take place once a month, should be chaired by a top floor executive – a chief financial officer, chief operations officer, or even chief executive officer. Research by McKinsey concludes that all too often IBP is an ineffective process. “In

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