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. FedEx ’s AI-driven route optimization technology adjusts delivery routes based on real-time data, improving delivery times and fuel efficiency.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

We can’t predict when joggers will go out of style (never, we hope) but we are pretty good at predicting ecommerce trends. Here are a few of the trends we think are going to be big in 2024. Optimizing your website for mobile and offering mobile wallets and easy payment apps are more important than ever.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2017

Trend #1: Customers Buying Experience Not Products. According to the Geodis 2017 Supply Chain Worldwide Survey , organizations that invest more in supply chain see greater EBIT (earnings before income tax) in their business. #2 Trend #3: Serving Every Customer with their Own Optimized Micro Supply Chain. Not even Amazon.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 22, 2024

Be a catalyst for change – take part in Körber’s new Supply Chain Software Survey. Share your insights on emerging trends, AI integration and sustainability initiatives in Körber’s Supply Chain Software Survey – and set the future direction of logistics. Curious about what’s next for the supply chain industry?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 31, 2023

Empower your Finance Team According to a recent Finance Teams Trends Report by insightsoftware and Hanover research, 80% of those surveyed say that their finance department depends too much on IT. The post Ditching the data dump: How to optimize reporting processes appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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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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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

How are companies leveraging scenario modeling for network design and optimization ? 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. Read on for common use cases. .

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Here are three trends to consider. . Many are relying on advanced analytics to optimize their supply chain for sustainability. Many are relying on advanced analytics to optimize their supply chain for sustainability – Tweet this. The post 3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020 appeared first on AIMMS SC Blog.

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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. The most effective approach combines historical trend analysis with real-time monitoring to gain both perspective and immediacy.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 23, 2021

Maintenance is carried out at optimal stages rather than following a timetable that may be written without any insight into when and how a piece of equipment is going to break down. Function 2: Optimizing manufacturing processes. Companies are optimizing their manufacturing processes through artificial intelligence.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

It adds that by analyzing revenue forecasts, inventory levels, and order volumes, the index provides industry stakeholders with valuable insights into what to expect in the next quarter and how these trends reflect the freight market.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

A look at the supply chain trends and technology that will come into play in 2018. While predicting the future is never an easy task, in order to be competitive all businesses need to be able to accurately anticipate what trends will affect them in the coming year. Turney Thompson, vice president, Kenco Transportation Management.

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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. Here’s some key highlights from the Q3 2023 LCI: Anticipated revenue maintains a positive trend. Inventory optimization. Order volume sentiment.

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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. The more data they process, the better they become at recognizing patterns, identifying trends, and making predictions. The use and discussion of AI has become common.

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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. There are numerous indications that supply chain is more critical than ever.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. Smart Technology. Opportunities for New Markets. Managing Risk. Augmented Safety

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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. Optimization of Shipping Strategies –Achieve a 35% Increase in On-Time Deliveries Understanding cost to serve at the order-level empowers businesses to optimize their shipping strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Last mile delivery has become an increasingly hot topic, as companies look at ways to optimize final mile deliveries. A TMS offers optimization capabilities across multiple modes to improve service levels and reduce freight spend. A second key area where the APQC survey focused was on visibility for last mile delivery.

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IoT World Today

JUNE 6, 2019

The optimism, however, is tempered by high levels of uncertainty about how to reach implementation goals, specifically in the areas of what solutions to use, which are available to meet company objectives, and where to procure those solutions, as revealed in a study conducted by Informa Engage for Longview IoT, a Carnegie Technologies company.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

New Survey Highlights Confidence in Supply Chain Operations Despite Challenges. Anticipating a rebound from COVID-19, this blog post highlighted insights into how supply chain leaders were thinking about their supply chain in the context of the pandemic, macro industry trends, and as they planned for the year ahead. #2.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 10, 2022

According to a 2020 survey by ATRI , 20.6% Robinson work with many “shippers of choice” on live load freight to help ensure processes are optimized for minimal dwell time. In a 2019 survey by WEX Inc, 23% of fleets reported that fuel costs were their top operational challenge. Track and reduce non-revenue generating miles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

This survey-based research gathers quantitative data as well as information on practices or performance drivers. Predictive analytics is used significantly more than artificial intelligence to optimize, as 35 percent are using predictive analytics compared to 17 percent for artificial intelligence.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Trends likely to drive Singles’ Day sales. Supply chain transparency and low-emission transportation are some of the many emerging trends that retailers are adopting to stay ahead of the game. DispatchIQ is Locus’ AI-driven delivery route optimization solution that plans daily dispatches by intelligent clubbing of orders.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This innovative approach leverages cutting-edge technology and transport optimization to cater to the evolving expectations of modern customers, emphasizing delivery speed and affordability in the delivery process. This makes DaaS an integral component for companies aiming to boost their operational efficiency and customer service.

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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.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2025

By using data analytics, the company tracks metrics such as time spent on each job, optimizing routes, fuel consumption and equipment usage. Optimizing Pest Control Operations with AI and BI In the pest control industry, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction are crucial.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The process usually includes analyzing historical data for seasonal trends and product performance, as well as gathering current data on competitors, marketplace trends, future marketing plans and promotions. Creating graphs and pie charts out of your numerical data can make it easier to spot trends and gain insights.

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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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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

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning. in December 2021.

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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.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

We will discuss case studies, future trends, and guidelines for businesses considering whether to invest in this cutting-edge technology. Drones can be programmed to survey specific locations regularly, detecting early signs of pest infestations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 27, 2022

Ivanti Wavelink , the supply chain business unit of Ivanti, has announced the results of a joint survey with VDC Research regarding the state of industrial supply chain operations and the adoption of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. The survey was fielded during Q3/Q4 2021 and included 205 qualified respondents.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. Continuous Warehouse Optimization and The DC Technology Gap ; Justin Ritter and Dan Keller ( Lucas Systems ). Why Route Optimization is Important During the Driver Shortage ; Chris Jones ( Descartes ).

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

It converged with a trend of both airlines and ocean liners investing far more heavily in their fleets over the past fewyears. Despite this, there’s a wave of optimism for 2024 sweeping across importers and exporters. The regression in pricing wasn’t just due to lower demand.

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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. It’s impossible to manage and optimize your inventory across your supply chain if you don’t have visibility to it.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Here are three supply chain trends to consider. . Many are relying on advanced analytics to optimize their supply chain for sustainability. Many are relying on advanced analytics to optimize their supply chain for sustainability – Tweet this. 2020 seemed a world away just a few years ago and yet, here we are.

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