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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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Top supply chain officers across the industry were recently surveyed¹ on their biggest barriers to effective inventory management. Their top two responses were “Can’t Optimize Network Holistically” and “Demand Volatility”.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Our job at Cerasis is to optimize transportation management for these manufacturing shippers so that in turn, they can focus on their own core, the process of manufacturing. In order to optimize manufacturing operations, or really just about anything, you need to have at your fingertips the best and most accurate manufacturing metrics around.

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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

MAY 10, 2022

Survey your users to avoid unseen pitfalls and make sure you’re actually purchasing a solution that provides a good user experience. EMEA and Asia Pacific Regions and helping to transform and optimize distribution center operations worldwide. Leverage this expertise and learn from employees.

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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. Accurate order fulfillment is the foundation of a successful logistics strategy , and it forms the basis for reliable cost to serve calculations. #2.

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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.

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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. Inventory optimization.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 1, 2025

We partner with importers like you, offering personalized service, supply-chain optimization, and expert customs consultation. Let’s dive into the trends shaping your import strategy in 2025. Recent disruptionsfrom geopolitical tensions to climate eventshave exposed the fragility of cost-optimized supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

Amid this perfect storm of disruption, 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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Morai Logistics

APRIL 4, 2019

In addition to improving our every day lives, it also enables industries to advance and optimize communications, operations, production and servicing. Optimize warehouse operations. Push out efficient fulfillment strategies. Thus, integrating cloud logistics is also an optimal cost savings tools. Simplify business.

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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. We continue to see optimism and success among U.S. trade policies (38%).

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Dedola Global Logistics

APRIL 30, 2025

We partner with importers like you, offering personalized service, supply-chain optimization, and expert customs consultation. Let's dive into the trends shaping your import strategy in 2025. Recent disruptionsfrom geopolitical tensions to climate eventshave exposed the fragility of cost-optimized supply chains.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

If you’re not employing a multichannel sales strategy, you’re clearly missing out. But what, exactly is a multichannel sales strategy, and is it worth the investment? Even if a brick-and-mortar store does not have an online sales strategy, it should be using a multichannel marketing strategy. What is a Sales Channel?

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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. This comprehensive coverage contributes to higher crop yields and improved production quality.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

New Survey Highlights Confidence in Supply Chain Operations Despite Challenges. With mounting last mile costs, this early May blog post sought to provide shippers with clarity around the growing demand for final mile logistics and keeping costs under control with proactive shipping strategies. #5.

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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. This can help optimize inventory management, identify bottlenecks, and optimize logistics operations. The use and discussion of AI has become common. Then scale out to other processes.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

Despite this, there’s a wave of optimism for 2024 sweeping across importers and exporters. This optimism is buoyed by the fact that 55% of importers have their inventories in check, anticipating a stronger freight demand in the coming year. About 46% of importers expect demand to stabilize, and 41% even anticipate an improvement.

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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. In a soon-to-be-published survey conducted by Coupa Software, European supply chain leaders cited the ongoing geopolitical conflict in Ukraine as a major concern.

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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. By dynamically adjusting capacities and utilizations within the app, they were able to optimally reallocate volumes and develop a new production and distribution plan.

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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).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Your transportation consultant can help develop response strategies to ensure your supply chain continues to operate while the problem is addressed. While supply chains are recovering, a recent survey found that 57% of shippers experienced longer lead times from suppliers in China. The average cost of a data breach reached $3.86

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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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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. Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications.

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Locus

MAY 8, 2024

As per research by supply chain dive , 59% of retail participants that were surveyed told that they would hike pricing to mitigate impact from supply chain disruptions and 36% said they were taking a margin hit to keep price levels. Today’s dynamic environments require adaptable routing strategies to keep pace and minimize disruptions.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 22, 2018

More than 60% of business leaders surveyed across North America believe governments are increasingly taking a protectionist stance of raising trade barriers to defend domestic businesses. But even amid ongoing renegotiations of NAFTA, half of firms surveyed (U.S. We’re seeing a lot of optimism from U.S. NAFTA has become a $1.2

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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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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Technology tools that are easy to use were cited as critical features among 93% of survey respondents. Technology tools, notably desktop and mobile-enabled capabilities, were listed as in-demand benefits of 3PL partnerships among 86% of survey respondents. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Survey.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2021

Regardless, the high costs of last mile logistics also make this particular aspect of transportation ripe for optimization. Meanwhile, 70% of supply chain leaders noted in a recent survey that they had experienced difficulty in finding transportation service providers for final mile service.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2021

Companies that track this data can then implement and create new supply chain strategies that align with their overall business goals and customer expectations. And it isn’t all about cost optimization, either. Only 34% of survey respondents named saving money as a priority.”.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 30, 2023

Recent market insights found the following: “According to a latest global shipper survey, 75% of shippers who use LCL plan to continue or increase it in 2023. And 52% are looking to consolidate more shipments overall, a strategy for which LCL can play an important role.” Recoup costs and future savings.

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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.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 30, 2025

Findings from Penskes latest annual survey, Settling In: A Consumer Moving Trend Survey, provides fresh insights into how and why people are moving. Moving Motivations: Closer Connections and New Opportunities According to the survey, nearly a third (28%) of U.S. 82% of respondents view their move as a new beginning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

It’s true that the major issues in the supply chain—which were confirmed through MH&L ’s workforce survey process and published in an earlier article —are nuanced. The warehouse controls the velocity of the entire supply chain, so these optimizations have a significant impact on the bottom line. Printer-friendly version.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

A recent SYSPRO survey shows that only 45% of businesses have looked at systems to address supply chain disruptions and just 44% have investigated technologies that enable collaboration with external suppliers and customers. Hence our surprise at the findings of the global survey above. . ERP can help companies cope with Supply Chain.

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