The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 12, 2024

‘Bob’ Halladay” Award and the American Logistics Aid Network’s 2021 Humanitarian Logistics Award. She steered the industry-wide image movement Trucking Moves America Forward. Elisabeth received the “J.R. She is secretary of St. She provides expertise in event content, logistics and marketing.

Strategy 368

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 10, 2024

Of those surveyed, 39% said that extreme weather events have been their chief concern in 2024, the most of any category.

Networks 117

Networks Survey Events 117

Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Port Everglades’ landside operations resumed Thursday morning and waterside operations are expected to resume Thursday, pending channel and berth damage surveys. If issues persist longer than a week, other parts of the retailer’s network will absorb that freight.” The whole supply chain is one big network.

Supply Chains 118

Supply Chains Optimal Sourcing 3PL Freight 118

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Today’s most profitable companies have built their success on an effective and responsive supply chain network. Supply chain networks are becoming increasingly complex, serving multiple SKUs in hundreds if not thousands of locations. Create your own user feedback survey. But maintaining this is easier said than done.

Supply Chain Design Software 97

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2021

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published yesterday, “Trust the Network: The Way Forward in Achieving Transportation Desired Outcomes.”

Transportation 148

Transportation Survey Networks Logistics 148

Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

The survey was conducted by ISACA and the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) in August 2018, captured responses from 167 participants from across ISACA, DMDII and Manufacturing Extension Partnership stakeholders. Three-quarters of U.S. manufacturing firms have fewer than 20 employees and 98% have fewer than 500.

Security 163

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AIMMS

JANUARY 30, 2019

Part I in our series on assessing your network design’s maturity . How does you r network design compare to others ? Our findings show that most respondents rely on a combination of spreadsheets (nearly 60%), gut feel (15%) and previous experience (46%) to make supply chain network decisions.

Supply Chain Design Software 92

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2022

Escher , a global leader transforming postal operators and couriers, has published the results of its fifth annual Future of Posts survey. This survey came as businesses were emerging from pandemic operations and makes it clear that Posts continue to focus on the opportunity presented by e-commerce and customer-focused priorities.

Survey 58

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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. ” These tried-and-true capabilities include a Digital Supply Chain Strategy and Network Design. Gartner mentions us as a Sample Vendor in two categories: Network Design and Prescriptive Analytics. Network Design.

Supply Chain Design Software 166

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MARCH 24, 2020

Internet Retailer recently polled 100 E-retailers about their fulfillment networks. According to the survey report , about half of those businesses deliver orders nationally from a single shipping fulfillment center.

Cost Reduction 120

Cost Reduction Survey Ordering Strategy 120

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 23, 2018

Today, Kevin takes us through his journey creating a CarrierList of 22,000 with the goal of building up a carrier network and database ready for shippers, brokers and 3PLs. The goal to build up a carrier network. 1500 carriers have been surveyed. ? 23:38 – Kevin’s final advice for those in the carrier network.

Optimization Software 150

Optimization Software Survey Networks Trucking 150

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2022

In that article, I highlighted the importance of the network effect on time slot management and related technologies, as well as the main benefits of a time slot management application. Here is a look at some more key findings from the survey completed with Transporeon , as well as my interview with Transporeon CEO Stephan Sieber.

Supply Chain Planning Software 122

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 122

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Are transport sector network orthodoxies in the process of being supplanted by a tech-driven collaborative model? Indeed, in a significant 2021 German-government sponsored survey reviewing digital adoption across a range of sectors, the transport sector ranked last. Collaboration Network. We watch closely.

Supply Chain Software 64

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Networks Modeling Software 64

AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many risks and uncertainties in supply chain networks. Evaluating different scenarios helps you gain much-needed network flexibility in these times of stress and can help you prepare for a resilient future. How are companies leveraging scenario modeling for network design and optimization ?

Scenario Planning 71

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

Past board positions include Yodle, Virtual Computer, Bidding for Good, Skill Survey, Influitive, Ntirety, Blue Raven, and Centive. Faulk leads the executive team and is responsible for the overall strategy and execution at Locus Robotics.

Resource Reduction 124

Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Inventory Reduction 124

Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

While companies are increasingly aware of the benefits of digital supply networks (DSNs), many remain in the early phases of adoption, according to a new study conducted by Deloitte and the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI). Further, survey results suggest that end-to-end supply chain transparency is the No.

Supply Chain Software 117

Supply Chain Software Digital Supply Chains Survey 117

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published this week, “Transportation Pulse Report 2022 – Building a Better Tomorrow in Transportation: On Trust, Relationships, Networks, & Sustainability.” Read more The Past 20 Months in Supply Chain: What Have We Learned?

Supply Chains 108

Supply Chains Survey Networks Transportation 108

Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2018

A National Retail Federation report found that 92% of companies surveyed had been a victim of organized retail crime in the past year. These criminals find new ways to expand their networks and manipulate the retail supply chain every day.

Survey 127

Survey Supply Chain Design Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design 127

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. Research conducted by AIMMS found that 38% of supply chain professionals require multiple weeks to address their network-related?questions. we need q uickly.?

Supply Chain Planning Software 146

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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 58

Survey Trucking Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 58

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2022

According to a survey by Gatepoint Research, 40% of retailers are focusing on this as one of their 2022 priorities. As the fulfillment network gets more complex, the key is intelligent demand forecasting capabilities, which understand different shopper journeys. Step Three: Flexible Fulfillment Network.

Inventory Reduction 135

Inventory Reduction Inventory Survey Supply Chain Software 135

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 20, 2021

In 2020, he received the most votes individually across all sectors and regions in the European Institutional Investor survey and was named the No. Prior to XPO , Manduca consistently led the top-ranked European transport research teams for close to a decade, as determined by Institutional Investor. About XPO Logistics. XPO Logistics, Inc.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 195

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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. For the past 17 years, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released its yearly report on the top issues facing the transportation industry.

Survey 59

Survey Trucking Outsourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software 59

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2021

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published last week, “Powered by the Network A Platform Approach to Matching Freight Demand with Capacity More Efficiently.”

Procurement 98

Procurement Transportation Survey Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

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

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

I recently completed a survey with Transporeon on the importance of time slot management solutions and interviewed Transporeon’s CEO Stephan Sieber to get more insight into the trends in time slot management. The Network Effect. The network effect is at the heart of supply chain transformation. Here are some of the key findings.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

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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. Network bottleneck identification. Network cost modeling. Response to disruptions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 134

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Scenario Planning 134

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A 2021 Peak Shipping Season survey conducted by Edelman Intelligence found hiring to be a strong concern among supply chain decision makers with 90% having a strong need to increase hiring to account for peak season and beyond. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Survey. 6 Tips For Shippers During Peak Season and Beyond.

Cost Reduction 93

Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction 93

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

Networks Have Fistinct Advantages. In one McKinsey survey of more than 100 large organizations in multiple sectors, companies that regularly collaborated with suppliers demonstrated higher growth, lower operating costs, and greater profitability than their industry peers. Supply Chain Collaboration Networks are a Key Technology.

Collaboration 119

Collaboration Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Software 119

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

Today’s article is the third part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including last mile and digital transformation. A TMS can save shippers money in a lot of ways, including simulation and network design, load consolidation and lower cost mode selections, and multi-stop route optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 98

GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2021

Accrual (billed vs. unbilled) – Tracking transportation metrics for billed versus unbilled accruals helps shippers account for differences in carrier billing practices and understand the current flow of inventory through the transportation network. Only 34% of survey respondents named saving money as a priority.”.

Transportation 126

Transportation Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Supply Chain Software 126

Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

small and middle market enterprises (SMEs) are feeling very optimistic about the international market according to the 2018 American Express Grow Global Survey. The third annual survey of over 500 domestically-based companies selling outside of the U.S.

Resource Reduction 126

Resource Reduction Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 126

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. The Crucial Role of Trading Partners.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Businesses can gather insights through surveys, reviews, and social media interactions. This approach involves tapping into existing networks of local couriers or everyday individuals willing to deliver packages as they go about their own activities. This flexibility minimizes delays and enhances customer satisfaction.

Optimal Sourcing 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Companies knew this, which is why 93% of senior supply chain leaders surveyed in May 2020 by consulting firm McKinsey planned to increase inventories of key products and materials while also diversifying their supply base and localizing or regionalizing both supply and production. A change to one link (e.g. on-time delivery).

Inventory Reduction 132

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

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Digital 133

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