Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

Many factors need to align for an organization to be able to source materials, produce a product and put it in the hands of customers. The pandemic has exposed flaws in business practices across industries, which have been acutely felt in their supply chain and procurement operations. Gap between supply chain and procurement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2025

A First of its Kind Invest Engagement Survey Published Its Findings on Ensuring Seafood Companies Supply Chain Traceability The FAIRR Initiative, supported by investors with $75 trillion in assets, is working with seven major seafood companies to improve supply chain traceability, addressing risks like human rights violations and overfishing.

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WorkWave

APRIL 30, 2025

Companies can benefit from data insights that improve scheduling efficiency, reduce travel time, optimize inventory and enhance customer satisfaction all critical factors regardless of company size. These objective measures often predict customer satisfaction before surveys can capture it. And sometimes, it is.

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Bringg

MARCH 24, 2021

Supply chain optimization ensures a smoother process and a more successful business model focusing on efficiency and profit. First, let’s define what supply chain optimization means, the different factors involved, and how the right supply chain optimization techniques and solutions can help you support your key business initiatives. . .

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Our annual salary survey reveals that the typical material handling and logistics professional earns $93,697. purchasing/procurement manager with a manufacturer of building equipment with 21-25 years of experience, living in the South Atlantic region and earning $36,00. I would like to see more support and recognition.

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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. A major general merchandise retailer we work with has delayed all non-perishable inbound freight into Tampa for a week,” Byrne told Sourcing Journal.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 9, 2018

From limited visibility beyond their tier-one suppliers to teams that don't have the capabilities to deliver on the strategy, procurement officers have their work cut out for them. Yet challenges remain: More than half (51%) of procurement leaders surveyed do not believe their teams have the capabilities to deliver their procurement strategy.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Forward-thinking supply chain professionals are looking to advanced technologies to streamline processes, improve accuracy, accelerate delivery and reduce costs. At its core, digital transformation is about using technology and data to change the way business operates rather than just improving it.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The research focused on the inventory visibility and optimization challenges that companies face today related to omni-channel fulfillment and the actions they should take to elevate their omni-channel performance. Source: “Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: Top 5 Inventory Insights,” Adelante SCM & LEGACY SCS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. Delivery route optimization is the top tech choice to improve the productivity of labor workers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

Today’s article is the fifth part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including ESG in supply chain , environmental sustainability , last mile , digital transformation. Survey respondents are second most likely to have implemented Robotic Process Automation in sourcing and procurement (20 percent).

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

However, following these 10 practices can help you learn how to reduce spend in the procurement supply chain. Cloud-based systems offer many benefits throughout the procurement supply chain, reports Procurious HQ. Consider Cyber Security Concerns in the Procurement Supply Chain. Use External Benchmarking Tools.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2024

While 87% of supply chain leaders say their organization has made significant investments to improve supply chain resiliency, 19% admit that today they are unprepared to face supply chain disruptions due to supply shortages. “To For this research, 347 US supply chain leaders from different industries were surveyed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

According to a survey by ARC Advisory Group, only 10% of industrial companies are ready to apply artificial intelligence/machine learning. Further, when they began thinking about a platform to detect and react to equipment anomalies, they realized those capabilities would support safety, better product quality, and production optimization.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2024

Drive My Way takes the pain out of the process by sourcing pre-qualified candidates who match their specific needs. Data-Driven Approach: Drive My Way leverages data and analytics to continuously improve their matching algorithm and platform. This gives them the freedom and flexibility to find the perfect fit.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

Transportation procurement remains a major problem for enterprises faced with the need for faster and more extensive capacity. Let’s take a closer look at the five key hallmarks of quality data sets that can improve transportation procurement. Increase transportation procurement with FreightWaves SONAR.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 1, 2025

Global Logistics Trends 2025 Navigating Key Logistics Trends for High-Value Importers Sourcing from China and Beyond Listen to Our Analysis Your browser does not support the audio element. We partner with importers like you, offering personalized service, supply-chain optimization, and expert customs consultation.

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Dedola Global Logistics

APRIL 30, 2025

Global Logistics Trends 2025 Navigating Key Logistics Trends for High-Value Importers Sourcing from China and Beyond Listen to Our Analysis Your browser does not support the audio element. We partner with importers like you, offering personalized service, supply-chain optimization, and expert customs consultation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2023

However, their predictions are based, in part, on a survey of more than 250 global shippers and logistic service providers. The survey covered what technologies they are currently using as well as their planned investments. More advanced solutions include real-time transportation visibility, route optimization, and telematics.

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

The main objectives of inbound logistics are to ensure timely and efficient delivery of materials to support production processes, optimize inventory levels, minimize costs associated with transportation and storage, and maintain good relationships with suppliers. Focus Procurement, receiving, storage, and inventory management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Results from The Conference Board’s C-SUITE OUTLOOK survey showed supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and rising inflation to be 3 of the 5 high impact external factors on the minds of CEOs. Here are some preliminary survey results thus far. However, I am surprised at the degree that localized sourcing is being considered.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

And according to a recent survey by Kenco, 94% of survey respondents feel that it’s important for their 3PL provider to have a competency in technology and innovation, and more than half expect their 3PL provider to be investing in innovative technologies (another 32% want to co-invest). David Caines, chief operating officer, Kenco.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. A recent ARC survey looked at reasons to address sustainability. Supply chain sustainability increases profitability.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

The research focused on the inventory visibility and optimization challenges that companies face today related to omni-channel fulfillment and the actions they should take to elevate their omni-channel performance. And it begins with improving their inventory accuracy. The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”.

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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. It provides a single source of truth with visibility and analytics based on the same data.

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Log-hub

JULY 31, 2024

Optimizing the supply chain in this sector is crucial for enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and maintaining competitive advantage. Highlighting the Impact of Supply Chain Optimization in Oil & Gas Industry Understanding the tangible benefits of oil and gas supply chain optimization is essential for industry stakeholders.

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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. However, recent disruptions have highlighted the vulnerabilities of these complex networks, resulting in significant financial losses for companies.

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Procurement management stands at the crossroads of technological innovation and strategic decision-making. As organizations strive to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and capitalize on emerging opportunities, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in procurement has become increasingly prominent.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2023

As costs pressures build up, organizations need to get creative in increasing the focus on cost optimization while ensuring resilience and business continuity. The aggressive interes t rate hikes by the Federal Reserve are expected to ease as the year progresses, improving predictability and helping address rising cost concerns.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To examine supply chain management priorities, performance, and anticipated trends, APQC conducted its 10 th annual Supply Chain Management Priorities and Challenges research, including a survey of more than 350 supply chain professionals from around the world and across multiple industries. For more information on the research, click here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

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. The LevaData solution, for example, speeds up sourcing significantly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Procurement and Supply Chain are Smarter Together – Practical Use Cases ; Dr. Madhav Durbha ( Coupa ). In a previous post , I made a case for how the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) are smarter together. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration.

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3PL Links

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Invesp conducted a survey that revealed that 30% of online purchases worldwide result in returns or exchanges. How To Optimize Reverse Logistics? Delivery optimization tools: Using a transportation optimization tool might be crucial for helping with delivery and accelerating the process.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. This shows that all companies still have a long way to go when it comes to fuel consumption from renewable sources.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

S till, most companies are “not very far” when it comes to implementing analytics and garnering benefits from data, as a recent survey from CSCMP suggests. Source: CSCMP. PTT , Thailand’s largest oil and gas company, leveraged analytics for network optimization using an AIMMS App.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

Despite this, there’s a wave of optimism for 2024 sweeping across importers and exporters. About 46% of importers expect demand to stabilize, and 41% even anticipate an improvement. Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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