Penske Move Ahead

MAY 6, 2025

The survey for the 30th annual Third-Party Logistics Study is now live. The study will be released and available at no cost, at this years Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) EDGE conference, where Penske Logistics will be the exclusive Premier Sponsor. Please click here to take part. It closes on June 20.

Study 26

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 18, 2018

It turns out that many chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are not leveraging their C-suite counterparts to help reinvent the supply chain function and transform it into an engine of new growth models and customer experiences, according to new research from Accenture. How To Overcome C-suite Challenges.

Supply Chain Design Software 124

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Driving an excellent supply chain depends on how people are recruited and managed, processes, and the technology used. Their associate engagement survey allows Ferguson to understand the driver’s impacting engagement across their 31,000 employees. 56% of employees surveyed were engaged. Coupa’s maturity model is quite detailed.

Supply Chain Design Software 122

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2022

Enter the industrial data scientist, a new breed of data analyst with access to more industrial data than ever before and the advanced technology to translate that information into actionable intelligence. However, leveraging AI requires data science capability, which adds additional complexity to an already complex environment.

Data 127

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

Digital technologies, such as big data, business analytics, augmented reality and 3-D printing, are converging to transform the way manufacturing is done. In addition, the shift toward responsive technology manufacturing methods is shaping the new industrial revolution. Responsive Technology #1: Mobile Customer Engagement.

Modeling Software 78

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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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 108

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

This post is from a press release sent to us regarding the recent survey of the 3PL industry. This survey continues to point towards the success 3PLs are having for their clients. For Cerasis, a 3PL is any company that provides technology or services to carry out any of the functions of the supply chain. percent and 11.50

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As much as we conflate digital transformation with technology, without these missing ingredients your initiative will fail. And the true secret sauce to excellence is to fold in systems thinking and organizational learning. A McKinsey study found that 90% of supply chain leaders expected to transform their planning systems.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 3, 2024

The mobile warehouse robotics market is no doubt a crucial piece of technology to achieve warehouse automation. The robots in the system must be capable of dynamically traversing from origin to destinations along multiple paths. For business models, there exists flexibility too. Technology: The Next Differentiator?

Supply Chain Software 124

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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. Moving to a vendor-managed inventory model wherever it was possible to do so. Introducing a formal S&OP planning process. plants to four.

Cost Reduction 77

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 11, 2022

The role of the CFO is being transformed by technological innovation and access to massive amounts of data, both inside and outside the organization. An ERP system also ensures the accuracy of information which is crucial in cash management since anomalies and errors can be flagged up. The modern CFO. The SYSPRO CFO 4.0

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Distribution Supply Chain Design Software 105

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. They did have robust processes and technologies around supplier risk management. A skills assessment survey was done to measure potential gaps against a pre-determined skills matrix.

Supply Chain Planning Software 128

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 23, 2022

I am continuing to work on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2026, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. Real-Time Visibility Technology.

Modeling Software 125

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

How are companies leveraging scenario modeling for network design and optimization ? Current Technologies in Use for Supply Chain Network Design . The company modeled scenarios and performed simulations in AIMMS Network Design Navigator with all their products grouped together. Read on for common use cases. .

Scenario Planning 71

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2016

This year looks like it's going to be one of the most innovative years for manufacturing technology. 4 Technologies Changing Global Manufacturing, As Told in 4 Infographics. 4 Technologies Changing Global Manufacturing, As Told in 4 Infographics. Analytics tools help global manufacturing engineers optimize use of machinery.

Manufacturing Procurement 64

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

Before the pandemic, in a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, among those embarking on digitalization initiatives, only 25% of logistics providers in the Fraunhofer IML survey are leveraging digital technologies to think outside the box and reinvent their foundational delivery model.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Approximately 60 percent of today's unfilled manufacturing jobs are due to a shortage of applicants with sufficient proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and math ( STEM ) skills. Even more alarming is the news that 69 percent of the executives surveyed said they expect the problem to worsen over the next five years.

Buyer Training 104

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2017

The remaining 70 percent are hindered by outdated business models and technology. The speed of business is fast and companies that aren’t successful in adopting, implementing, and optimizing new technologies run the risk of being left behind. Digital transformation leverages tools to help manage a business better.

Manufacturing Procurement 83

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Digital Supply Chain Software 83

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.

Resource Reduction 116

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

Cost Reduction 79

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

Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 1, 2025

No cookie-cutter solutions herewe identify your unique needs, plan proactively, and leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver best-in-class logistics with precision and transparency. Census Bureau, 2024 % of Importers Facing Cost Spikes 70% Dedola Internal Survey Average Tariff Rate on Chinese Goods 145% CNBC, April 11, 2025 1.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 52

Dedola Global Logistics

APRIL 30, 2025

No cookie-cutter solutions herewe identify your unique needs, plan proactively, and leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver best-in-class logistics with precision and transparency. Census Bureau, 2024 % of Importers Facing Cost Spikes ~70% Dedola Internal Survey Average Tariff Rate on Chinese Goods 145% CNBC, April 11, 2025 1.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 52

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

SUMMARY: Because 4PL providers handle a company’s entire chain, including challenges that are thrown up by advances in technology, they are increasingly being favoured over third-party logistics (3PL) providers, especially by big companies with complex supply chains. the digitisation of manufacturing. the digitisation of manufacturing.

4PL 98

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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.

eCommerce 105

eCommerce Operations Inventory Reduction Modeling Software 105

Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

According to the findings from the “26th Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends (Masters of Logistics)”, more companies are beginning to understand that new business models and new competition in the field are changing customer expectations. The Impact of Technology. The Structure of Service.

Cost Reduction 89

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

In a survey of 54 senior executives, only about one in four believed that the processes of their companies balanced cross-functional trade-offs effectively or facilitated decision making to help the P&L (profit and loss) of the full business.” UST is a global consulting and systems integration firm with over 30,000 employees.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 29, 2020

Penske Logistics senior vice president of global sales Joe Carlier will join a panel of experts in a May 21 webinar hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) on the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study. Please note: The study is forward looking and was published in September 2019. That would be technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 45

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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.

Survey 59

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

In a recent study, MIT found that companies that focus on 5 key initiatives to improve their supply chain data can have a big impact on their bottom line. The study, published by the MIT Sloan Management Review , asked 353 participants to discuss their understanding of their companies’ analytics systems.

Supply Chain Software 69

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

This level of connectivity will have profound social, political and economic consequences, and increasingly form part of our everyday lives, from the cars we drive and medicines we take, to the jobs we do and the governance systems we live in, to even the business technology systems we use.

Manufacturing Procurement 107

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

In a survey of 54 senior executives, only about one in four believed that the processes of their companies balanced cross-functional trade-offs effectively or facilitated decision making to help the P&L (profit and loss) of the full business.” Mr. Sorenson has studied integrated business planning for many years. Herrin explained.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2016

If AI Technologies Can Think & Act Like "Us" Where do "We" Go? If AI Technologies Can Think & Act Like "Us" Where do "We" Go? The application of AI technologies has created the ability to understand, store and use product information in an entirely new way. AI is a controversy of deep, lasting dimensions.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 56

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Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

A recent Freightos Group survey on long-term ocean container contract reliability found that at the start of the pandemic when ocean spot rates first surged, importers saw 34% of their contracted containers rolled by carriers prioritizing more lucrative spot shipments. But a far more acute problem shippers face today is rolled cargo.

Industry 112

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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.

Supply Chain Design Software 111

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

TransAudit

MAY 14, 2024

The Cost of Supply Chain Disruptions Recent studies, including one conducted by Accenture , have highlighted the staggering costs associated with supply chain disruptions. This involves having robust systems and processes in place that can withstand unexpected challenges and minimize their impact on operations.

Supply Chain Design Software 81

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components. This level of awareness and responsiveness may sound impossible to achieve, but advanced technology places it within the reach of every logistics team. While driving a projected $14.1

Optimal Sourcing 105

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2017

MTS is a different business model than an asset or transactional-based business, but it’s often a natural addition to a carrier or broker’s existing network. It can have transformational advantages for your customers as well; allowing them to leverage technology and analytics in ways that will save them money and deliver huge efficiencies.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 39

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