Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

profitability is taking a back seat to technology transformation, supply chain and operational challenges, according to a survey released September 18 by Jefferson Wells.

Survey 111

Survey Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Security 111

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MAY 9, 2023

A recent Amware survey of mid-sized, direct-to-consumer brands (done together with Digital Commerce 360 ) found that about 50% of these brands outsource order fulfillment. Fulfillment as a Service is essentially outsourcing the order fulfillment function to an expert service provider. companies use at least one SaaS solution.

Modeling Software 295

Modeling Software Outsourcing Survey Modeling 295

Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. Cloud-based supply chain management tools, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are expected to figure prominently in future supply chain operations. Finding Transformative Opportunities in the Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Software 166

Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chains Data 166

Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Capex budgets and headcount are both up amid signs of expansion. But underneath those positives are strains, led by concerns about labor and inventory turns. Applying more technology, say respondents, is the path forward.

Survey 108

Survey Automation Operations Inventory 108

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With increasing disruptions and uncertainty, teams need a way to continuously monitor and balance demand and supply in order to fine-tune operations. We put together a survey with our partners at Districon to better understand these challenges and offer ideas for improvement. What exactly is Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE)?

Scenario Planning 124

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Operations Optimization Modeling 124

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2023

With over 30 years of information technology experience, he combines a broad range of experience in commercial management, operational sales, exceptional revenue growth and driving strategic perspectives in building success factors for clients and partners. He has played a key part in Körber’s business growth in recent years.

Supply Chain Design Software 370

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Distribution 370

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

Logistics warehouses that prioritize flexibility, operational efficiency, and throughput will be able to secure long-term growth, meet client demands, and stay ahead of evolving industry trends. It allows operations to remain competitive even in unpredictable market conditions and supports a variety of business models and client needs.

Resource Reduction 124

Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Inventory Reduction 124

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 24, 2024

Two percent of the companies surveyed said they were selling off their business operations in China, while another 7% said they were considering a sell-off.

Survey 90

Survey Operations 90

Overdrive Online

JULY 21, 2021

Nearly 8 in every 10 leased owner-operators in Overdrive's audience today is compensated on a percentage model, according to our 2021 compensation survey of owner-operators leased and with authority, small fleets and company drivers. Here's why.

Operations 110

Operations Survey Modeling 110

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2025

The resumption follows a three-day strike in October and recent container surcharges announced by liner operators in anticipation of a strike. Jesse McCollum, the former CEO of West Central Ag Services, will lead the new unit as senior director of operations. The facility aims to reach full production capacity by the end of 2028.

Supply Chain Software 119

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Negotiating Skills 119

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The survey indicates “that 84% of supply chain leaders say they are more focused on internal operations than customer needs, with 76% indicating they prioritize making new and innovative products over creating the best customer experience. For this research, 347 US supply chain leaders from different industries were surveyed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 114

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 114

Overdrive Online

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Whether you're a trucker looking for opinions on your side of the brokered-freight transparency debate, or a broker looking to understand your service providers, these survey results shine more light on one of trucking's most important topics.

Data 110

Data Operations Survey Trucking 110

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 11, 2024

Nearly 70% of those surveyed say they saw a "sizable decrease in operating expenses" after implementing sustainability measures.

Cost Reduction 98

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Operations Survey 98

Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

However, raw materials costs have been rising recently, along with additional operating costs in the chemical industry. How can chemical manufacturers better manage their operating costs? In this blog, we’ll take a walk through what chemical manufacturers are currently facing and how they can better manage their operating expenses.

Supply Chain Planning Software 118

Supply Chain Planning Software Industry Operations Supply Chain Software 118

Supply Chain and Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Small and mid-size trucking operators have mixed views on sustainability, especially on the viability of electric vehicles (EVs). There seems to be some split between younger operators and older ones, with the younger ones much more attuned to an acceptance … Continue reading →

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Survey Trucking Operations Logistics 100

The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

OneRail is among the last mile technology vendors surveyed in the report, which focuses on optimizing fleet operations. The report surveys 20 current last mile technology vendors, and provides a column-by-column comparison of features. Using VRS helps reduce fuel costs, improve operational efficiency and increase delivery speed.

Gartner 195

Gartner Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 195

Logistics Management

DECEMBER 8, 2022

New survey reveals the top pain points that logistics and supply chain management professionals continue to manage through, including higher freight costs, capacity constraints, severe labor shortages, and port slowdowns—all disruptions that are still forcing shippers to re-engineer their supply chain operations.

Supply Chains 164

Supply Chains Study Survey Capacity 164

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In June 2023, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they are using control towers in their supply chain operations. Read more

Supply Chain Software 156

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Video Survey 156

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This increase in spending is not due to candy prices rising, the results from the survey show an overall candy prices only increased 0.9% The partnership between Third Wave and Woven Capital creates a strong foundation to advance the company’s strategic vision, reshaping how warehouse operators understand autonomous forklifts.

Supply Chain Design Software 116

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 116

Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Companies that get supply chain trade-offs right will outperform strategically and set new standards of operational excellence.

Supply Chains 119

Supply Chains Survey Operations 119

Logistics Management

JANUARY 22, 2023

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic approaching the three-year mark next month, it is fair to say that how freight transportation, logistics and supply chain practitioners approach their operational processes has seen some changes over that time.

Supply Chains 123

Supply Chains Survey Logistics Freight 123

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. Some areas in Florida have shelter-in-place orders, likely limiting available trucking capacity and shipper operations throughout the end of the week.

Supply Chains 118

Supply Chains Optimal Sourcing 3PL Freight 118

Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

If operational excellence is not enough for third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to differentiate themselves in the market, then what else matters? The answer is in this chart from an April 2019 survey with. Today, I am revisiting a topic I have written about in the past, but I believe it remains as important as ever.

Logistics 162

Logistics Survey Operations 3PL 162

Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2023

The report highlights results from a survey conducted with members of Indago’s supply chain research community on the opportunities that exist to improve inbound logistics operations. Considering that customers are at. Read more The post How Would You Rate Your Inbound Logistics Performance?

Inbound 155

Inbound Outbound Logistics Survey 155

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

Security Supply Chain Design Supply Chains Buyer Training 163

Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Demand forecasting has more to do with consumer interest in your product, trends in the marketplace, and how these and other factors could affect your future day-to-day operations. This type of data must be actively gathered by researching market trends, analyzing the competitive landscape, conducting consumer surveys and focus groups.

eCommerce 105

eCommerce Operations Inventory Reduction Modeling Software 105

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The Conference Board ( conference-board.org ), a well-known, global business membership organization, conducted its C-SUITE OUTLOOK survey in the fall of 2021. Its survey results showed supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and rising inflation to be 3 of the 5 high impact external factors on the minds of CEOs.

Supply Chains 119

Supply Chains Efficiency Survey Conference 119

Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In the 2016 MHI Annual Industry Report, survey participants ranked robotics and automation as the top emerging technology expected to transform supply chains over the next 10 years.

Supply Chain Software 98

Supply Chain Software Automation Survey How To 98

WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As customers increasingly demand rapid and reliable delivery, optimizing this final leg of transportation becomes essential for businesses aiming to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Data-driven approaches, such as predictive analytics, facilitate real-time adjustments in delivery operations.

Optimal Sourcing 105

Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Waste Reduction 105

Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2023

In June 2023, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they are using control towers in their supply chain operations.

Supply Chain Software 148

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Survey Logistics Network Optimization Software 148

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

My family owned a manufacturing operation, so I experienced firsthand the challenges that mid-market manufacturers face. SYSPRO ’s 2020 survey, The Inflection Point for the Factory of the Future , showed that only about one-third (38%) of manufacturers’ business systems had enabled them to meet the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Manufacturing Procurement 110

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Digital 110

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2024

Christopher Trucker Relief Fund helps truck drivers with unforeseen medical situations and promotes wellness Brenny Transportation supports drivers’ choices between being company drivers or owner-operators The company offers a transparent lease purchase program allowing drivers to own trucks within 3-5 years Brenny Transportation was named a (..)

Trucking 370

Trucking Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Freight 370

Overdrive Online

JULY 24, 2024

Truck price inflation has been a big outcome of successive rounds of EPA emissions, yet owner-operators ranked maintenance headaches just as high in an early 2024 survey. New headaches could could be on the way.

Survey 115

Survey Trucking Operations 115

Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Trinity Logistics wanted to get answers to these questions for you, so we asked a random sample of our shipper and carrier relationships to gauge the effect 2023 had on their business and what their expectations for 2024 in our first Freight Market Survey. Low rates and increasing operating costs were the main challenges facing carriers.

Survey 62

Survey Freight 3PL Supply Chains 62

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2021

At the beginning of 2021, ARC Advisory Group, in partnership with DC Velocity magazine, anticipated factors such as a subsequent surge when we crafted our survey of warehouse practitioners. More than 25 percent of survey respondents stated that they experienced a decrease of order throughput volumes in 2020.

Optimization Software 128

Optimization Software Optimization Ordering Survey 128

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Despite frequent discussions about AI’s potential impact on jobs, the majority of logistics workers are untroubled by automation, according to a recent YouGov survey commissioned by SafetyCulture.

Supply Chain Planning Software 55

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 55

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Given the many aspects of retail operations outside a business’ control—from supply chain disruptions and labor shortages to inflation and interest rates impacting both operational costs and customer behavior—the fulfillment challenge this peak holiday season is acute.

Cost Reduction 88

Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 88