Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Conducted across key trading regions, the survey gathered insights from 978 leaders, emphasizing the importance of robust global trade intelligence for competitive and compliant operations.

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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. Survey Points to Continued Success of Shippers and the 3PL Industry. No matter what type of 3PL there is, each brings value to their customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For stakeholders navigating this environment, understanding key industry drivers, challenges, and future trends is critical for crafting effective strategies. Additionally, customer demand for green solutions is surging, with a McKinsey survey indicating that 60% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for sustainable delivery services.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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. Of serious concern for retailers, many consumers cited delivery issues as a potential barrier to future online buying.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) refers to process automation that combines process steps with decision models or business rules with little to no human oversight. It is typically applied to high-volume transactional processes with limited variation and clearly outlined business rules or decision models.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

Longstanding weaknesses in the supply chain like port infrastructure, outdated supply chain strategies and impacts of natural disaster and wars have all further affected global supply chains. While the pandemic was undoubtedly the catalyst for recent supply chain disruptions it’s not the only cause. The 2021 SYSPRO CFO 4.0

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 2, 2024

A 2023 survey by McKinsey reported that 79 percent of all respondents had at least some exposure to gen AI, either for work or outside of work. Smart manufacturing: the prerequisite for AI in manufacturing Manufacturers are beginning to understand the role of technology in transforming business models. ML models learn from data.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Ian Arroyo April 29, 2025 Blog As Freightos’ Chief Strategy Officer, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how the logistics industry has transformed since COVID-19 disrupted supply chains worldwide. What’s become increasingly clear is that there are no more black swans in global logistics.

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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.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

According to McKinsey , the value of goods traded globally has tripled to more than US$10 trillion since 2000, and because of recent events, they are having to re-evaluate supply chain strategies. Unfortunately, the state of disruption to the current landscape has never been contemplated and very few strategies exist to navigate it.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. The techniques require different degrees of sophistication, but even the relatively simple exercise of putting data from different sources in the same space and producing a visual representation can suggest strategies for transformation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2022

The Vanson Bourne research found here surveyed over 200 IT and Operations decision-makers across industries, providing key insights into the current state of Industrial AI adoption. Beyond pharma and biotech in the chemical industry, it’s common to have dedicated models for equipment and leverage a hybrid modelling approach.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 1, 2025

Let’s dive into the trends shaping your import strategy in 2025. Census Bureau, 2024 % of Importers Facing Cost Spikes 70% Dedola Internal Survey Average Tariff Rate on Chinese Goods 145% CNBC, April 11, 2025 1. In 2025, predictive analytics and Large Language Models (LLMs) are orchestrating supply chains with precision.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

’ Companies like Sears, Dell, and Zappos are often pointed to as models to follow for reverse logistics. A plan is necessary, possibly based on one of the following strategies. Reverse Logistics Strategy 1: Don’t do it! Reverse Logistics Strategy 2: Make it Painless Pain is a sign that something is wrong.

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Carter Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

As your company has most likely experienced, the weather is a huge influencer in a supply chain’s strategy, performance, and bottom line. According to the study, 47 percent of the surveyed supply chain professionals cited weather as “one of the top three factors external to their business that drives consumer demand.”

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

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2021

When it comes to measuring customer loyalty, the Net Promoter Score survey is typically a best practice. With a wide variety of selling channels available, and differing flow paths for different business models, companies need to be able to easily and accurately capture all order information. Third is to deliver on time.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2021

This is why a managed services model is so effective when it comes to a TMS. Our Managed TMS® model provides dedicated TMS and logistics experts, located in global Control Tower® offices around the world, who become an extension of your team and act as a strategic advisor focused on your goals and priorities.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Seventy percent of supply chain leaders are planning to invest in the circular economy in the next 18 months, according to a recent survey by global research firm, Gartner. However, only 12% of those have linked their digital and circular economy strategies so far.

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Dedola Global Logistics

APRIL 30, 2025

Let's dive into the trends shaping your import strategy in 2025. Census Bureau, 2024 % of Importers Facing Cost Spikes ~70% Dedola Internal Survey Average Tariff Rate on Chinese Goods 145% CNBC, April 11, 2025 1. In 2025, predictive analytics and Large Language Models (LLMs) are orchestrating supply chains with precision.

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Morai Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Survey results from ‘623 supply chain professionals across 17 countries’, concluded that one of the top industry challenges was ‘facing global competition’. On August 9th, 2018, Morai Logistics released an eBook entitled Customer Service: A Long Term Strategy for Future Supply Chains. Customer-Centric Approach.

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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. Secret Weapon.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Their associate engagement survey allows Ferguson to understand the driver’s impacting engagement across their 31,000 employees. The survey focuses on four engagement questions on advocacy, pride, satisfaction and commitment. 56% of employees surveyed were engaged. Coupa’s maturity model is quite detailed. Conclusion.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MARCH 12, 2020

Using technology to drive strategy and improve performance—and ultimately create financial value—is top of mind for shippers today managing complex global supply chains. In our own survey of 3,000 shippers, over 60% of technology decision-makers said they desire improvements in visibility.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Drones can be programmed to survey specific locations regularly, detecting early signs of pest infestations. This proactive approach reduces the reliance on intensive control measures, allowing for more efficient pest management strategies. Get Started With Pest Control Software!

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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. Coupa has developed a supply chain design maturity model.

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

So, knowing more about order fulfillment, its importance, process, and strategies is critical. In a recent global survey of 31,040 shoppers, 41% said they wanted to receive the product within 24 hours, and 24% wanted to receive their orders in less than two hours. So there is no fixed rule for selecting the order fulfillment strategy.

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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. It can be used to predict long-term trends or short-term (seasonal) demand, depending on the model you use. Qualitative data is more subjective.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

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. Primarily this meant increasing inventories as opposed to other strategies like nearshoring. How Supply Chain Management is changing.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Traditional segmentation strategies no longer work in a world characterized by complexity and constant change. They’re also industry disruptors, toppling traditional business models in the blink of an eye. In this model, customers aren’t just purchasers – they define and create value. The Customer Owns the Empire.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Skills Shortages. skilled production workers. researchers. machinists. scientists.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In a recent survey by Procurement Leaders , 54% of the CPOs reported that they have regular touchpoints with the CEO and are considered a key stakeholder. Let us examine these: Implementing a ‘China Plus One’ strategy: Part of the resiliency comes from having alternate sources of supply.

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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.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 28, 2015

The first Model T rolls off the assembly line. It is IBM model number 5150, and was introduced on August 12, 1981. This strategy became famous in 1995 when Jack Welch implemented it at GE. The "Tom Thumb" raced a horse-drawn cart to prove the superior power of steam engines. 1850: American System of Manufacturing.

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Bringg

OCTOBER 18, 2018

DHL Supply Chain conducted a global survey of more than 200 transportation decision makers across the globe and within all the major industry sectors, asking about their current and future transportation operations and strategies.

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