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The Order Fulfillment Upheaval – An Omni-Channel Perspective

Logistics Viewpoints

Or will the processes be a mix of both, and how so? An understanding of these dynamics was the goal of ARC’s survey-based research conducted with DC Velocity earlier this year (see DC Velocity Infographic in June 2021 issue). Will they continue along the same trajectory brought about during the pandemic?

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How Southeast Asian manufacturers can use ERP to realign the supply chain

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

According to the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia’s (ACCCIM) business survey report conducted by PWC Malaysia, 48 percent of businesses said improving digital capabilities was a business priority over the next three years. Top leadership support for Industry 4.0. Digital skills gap.

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Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Before the pandemic, in a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, among those embarking on digitalization initiatives, only 25% of logistics providers in the Fraunhofer IML survey are leveraging digital technologies to think outside the box and reinvent their foundational delivery model. At SodaStream, which provides 1.5

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A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks

Logistics Viewpoints

A recent survey conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) industry association shows that this bottleneck has exacerbated worldwide over the past two years. Warehouses such as distribution and order processing centers will benefit from the new big data technologies.

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Savvy Supply Chain Leaders Aren’t Letting a Good Downturn Go to Waste

Logistics Viewpoints

And a FourKites survey of 350+ supply chain leaders tells us that the past few years of supply chain disruptions — including COVID-19, market volatility, global political conflict, material shortages and extreme weather events — drove 73% of respondents to begin investing in supply chain visibility, with 46% planning to invest more in 2023.

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What Drives an Investment in a Warehouse Management System? 5 Considerations for Your Selection

GlobalTranz

In a Software Advice survey , respondents were asked to identify how the implementation costs of a WMS affected their decision. Some industries, such as the automotive, food service, medical, and electronic industries, may have to meet specific, government-mandated requirements in storage, order processing, and shipping capabilities.

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What is Delivery as a Service? And Does Your Company Need It?

WorkWave

According to a NielsenIQ survey, 61% of consumers prefer fast deliveries, reflecting a trend towards higher expectations for speed. A common issue is delayed order processing, which can result in drivers experiencing unnecessary waiting times, thus impacting on-time delivery rates.