GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Building an agile organization that can quickly adapt will mean creating digital operations that can help your company close the connectivity gap. Closing the Connectivity Gap in Manufacturing with Digital Operations. Crowdsourcing networks not only provide new ideas – they also vote on them – eliminating beta test groups and surveys.

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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. A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic. Stay tuned! .

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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)?

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

Data for the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index is aggregated through a survey of shippers and reflects all freight transportation modes, while correlating growth or shrinkage to the overall industry volume of shipments and the price of products, according to BlueGrace. BlueGrace SVP of Managed Services Jason Lockard said that the 5.9%

Inventory Reduction 62

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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. Agile operations.

Resource Reduction 116

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 9, 2021

On the shipping side, the effects of the pandemic affected both operations and supply, but also increased the demand of cargo movement to levels which neither the shipping lines nor the ports could cope with. Due to the closure of many Chinese ports in early 2020, imports dropped by around 5.2%

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2024

Let’s explore why this dynamic duo is crucial for businesses looking to optimize their operations and stay ahead of the competition. #1. By combining order-level management with cost to serve analysis, businesses gain unparalleled transparency into their operational costs. The benefits of each component are highlighted below.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 19, 2020

At the end of March 2020, we set up a short survey sponsored by Ocean Insights. This survey which was answered by over 300 Shipping and Freight Professionals across the world collected and analysed data on three key aspects of Impact, Preparedness, and Recovery.

Supply Chain Software 105

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 29, 2017

According to a recent survey conducted by KLR one of the largest accounting firms in New England, manufacturers are largely positive about where their industry is heading.  Their survey revealed that manufacturers expect growth in both existing markets and in new innovative products and services. . By adjusting their priorities.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2021

webinar, C.H. Is the shortfall in drivers going to advance the push to self-driving, long-haul freight operations? Most of drayage is serviced through owner-operators serving other drayage companies, conducted under an independent contractor relationship. webinar is coming up in November 2021. While some U.S.

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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

But how do they ensure effective third-party deliveries and excellence in their e-commerce logistics operations, given that they outsource last-mile logistics to third-party providers? To get an answer to this question, we connected with Rajiv Perumal , Vice President of the Product team at Locus, for an InFocus Masterclass webinar this week.

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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. manufacturers, along with many in other developed nations, eagerly moved numerous operations off-shore.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks. He has published numerous thought leadership articles, whitepapers, blogs and delivered dozens of webinars during his career.

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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. Let us know in the comments below!

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

For the Supply Chain , technology & operations posts were the most popular as well as a focus on collaboration with suppliers and a focus on customer service. The survey, conducted in late 2013, asked supply chain management (SCM) professionals about their priorities for the coming year. Read the Full Blog Post.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 28, 2015

The digital computer was used in 1953 with built-in computer operations to automatically coordinate transforms to compute radar related vectors and the essentially graphic mathematical process of forming a shape with a digital machine tool. ISO is founded to develop international standards for business and technology. .

Modeling Software 116

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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. As geopolitical volatility affects global operations, supply chain finance is becoming critical.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

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. Case Study.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

9 Tactics to Build a Best in Class Manufacturing Safety Program to Impact your Bottom Line: “Over 60% of the CFOs in one survey reported that each $1 invested in injury prevention and manufacturing safety, returns $2 or more. The Big Return on a Focus of Manufacturing Safety: Where else is operations getting these kind of returns?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Your organization’s ability to anticipate disruption, adapt to events, and build resiliency is rooted in how you maintain operational continuity. A wide range of events could prevent your supply chain from operating normally, but not all events have an equal impact. Prepare your supply chain for different types of disruption.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Technology can help to simplify your supply chain management, which will enable your business to operate more efficiently, give you more visibility and control over your inventory, and help to reduce your operational costs. Presented at 6th International Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management, Bali, 2014. .

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2015

economy that is still operating far below potential. This report uses a unique data set from the American Community Survey (ACS) to estimate the distribution of employment in each state and congressional district. Reducing this trade deficit would, in turn, provide a valuable macroeconomic boost to a U.S. It employed 12.0 employment.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 20, 2023

Shipper's Guide to Planning Ahead Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 20, 2023 Data shows there is a consensus that revenue will increase and inventory levels will build. This was seen in the survey.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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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. A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic. Stay tuned! .

Scenario Planning 71

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AIMMS

JULY 13, 2020

We recently held a webinar with our partners at Oliver Wight to address these questions, covering the most common obstacles companies face when adopting IBP. As our recent supply chain planning research shows, VPs of supply chain and operations typically retain ownership of the planning process as well. Let’s explore them below.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2017

There are no old surveys to throw out or extra printing costs. And certainly, no one left using an old version of the survey. There is a pressing need to eliminate the lag time between when a survey is completed in the field and when it is received. This is a significant effect on operational efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2017

However, there’s an increasingly overlooked component of distribution operations that needs to be addressed in nearly all facilities: cellular connectivity. Many SaaS and cloud-based applications allow distribution centers to operate more fluidly and facilitate remote access. Boost your distribution operations.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2017

It is when an employee can honestly share his real views and thoughts regarding the problem or operational issue with all the performers involved in the logistics process. To be able to develop and grow, the manager should be able to visualize the operational system and working business processes. Integrity, in general, means fairness.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

Jabil sponsored a global Dimensional Research survey to capture hard data on current experiences, challenges and trends with the supply chains of electronics manufacturing companies. . >>> Read the Full Blog Post to Learn About Lean Inventory. INFOGRAPHIC] 3 Core Supply Chain Management Trends Gearing Up to Change SCM Forever.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

From 2010 to 2020, they also reduced emissions across their global operations 52% through energy efficiency and renewable electricity. net sales were represented by suppliers who reported to one or more sustainability surveys. This is a continued effort to work towards 100% recyclable or reusable consumer packaging.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2017

The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) has released the results of its annual manufacturing content marketing survey, and there have been some big changes since last year. In fact, CMI has been conducting the survey among manufacturing operations for the last four years, and never before have the results indicated such progress.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2017

75% of companies surveyed by the Aberdeen Group report that inbound freight management is a key focus point & Total freight spend is between 3.6% of surveyed companies’ total sales, according to Aberdeen’s results. A more efficient inbound freight program can minimize delays, save money and even reduce confusion.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

In fact, using a TMS solution decreases freight costs for more than 60 percent of companies surveyed, reports ARC Insights. You cannot improve what you do not understand, and the same applies to your current operations. This question reflects how the system operates. More recent studies have found similar results.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2015

Jabil sponsored a global Dimensional Research survey to capture hard data on current experiences, challenges and trends with the supply chains of electronics manufacturing companies. They are leaning towards a multi-dimensional approach and more consideration is being shown towards the causal relationship of procurement on operations.

Supply Chain Software 120

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

Per GT Nexus , 75 percent of executives surveyed recognized the digital supply chain as an important factor for the next five years. Technology will only delivery […] if it’s implemented with strategy and operations that adhere to best practices.”. What’s Next?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

Shippers report capacity as their top concern for selecting a 3PL service provider, specifically 65 percent of surveyed shippers. Automated processes allow workers, which include managers, loaders, forklift operators, billing professionals, and others, to focus on the goal of the company.

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