Penske Move Ahead

JULY 1, 2020

The survey is now live for the 2021 Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing, and we are seeking input from supply chain professionals. Please use this link to take the survey that closes on July 31. Previous studies can be viewed at www.3PLStudy.com. 3PLStudy.com. By "Move Ahead" Staff.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

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.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. A number of poor outsourcing decisions had led to excessive 3PL expenses. Findings included the following problems. Making Supply Chain Cost Reductions Stick.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

By contrast, the third-party logistics model is where a manufacturer retains oversight of its supply chain but outsources such processes as warehousing, shipping, packing, and distribution to a 3PL provider. This outsourcing allows the company to focus on its core manufacturing business and higher-value projects. What is 3PL?

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The National Private Truck Council 2021 Benchmarking Survey Report provides fleets with new industry standards to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement. The 2021 NPTC Benchmarking Survey Report, which is sponsored by Penske, captures critical metrics from the 2020 calendar year, which was a time like no other.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Several poor outsourcing decisions had led to excessive 3PL expenses. Findings included the following problems. Sunsweet Growers.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2018

In an era where technology is continuing to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the newly released 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study (#3PLStudy) highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. The publication, available at no cost at www.3PLStudy.com

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 2, 2019

The survey is now live for the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing, and we are seeking input from supply chain professionals. Please use this link to take the survey that closes on May 17: [link]. Previous studies can be accessed at www.3PLStudy.com. Clean Logistics. 3PLStudy.com.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 6, 2021

Penske Logistics is seeking input from supply chain professionals to participate in the 2022 Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing. The survey is now live and will close on July 2. The study is a collaboration between Penske Logistics , NTT Data Services and Penn State University. 3PLStudy.com.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Additionally, by employing an outsourced provide of freight accounting services, a company can save 2 percent to 5 percent of their total freight bill by catching inaccurate charges or duplicate payments. Inform yourself on these trends by downloading the Capgemini/Penn State/Panalpnia 2013 18th Annual 3PL Study.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

The lean manufacturing revolution of the 1970s, the outsourcing trend of the 1990s and the automation of the 2000s set the stage for the digital transformation we are seeing today. For instance, a Canvas survey found that 33 percent of manufacturing companies are now using mobile customer relationship management (CRM) apps.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 17, 2019

The survey is now live for the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing, and we are seeking input from supply chain professionals. The post Seeking Supply Chain Practitioners to Take Part in 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Shippers most frequently outsource domestic transportation, warehousing, international transportation, customs brokerage, and freight forwarding. Less frequently outsourced activities continue to be those that are more strategic and customer-facing. November 13, 2018 | By Inbound Logistics Staff.

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Blog on Log

JANUARY 11, 2007

One of today's trends to solve this problem is outsourcing logistics or using third-party logistics (3PL) to manage complex distribution requirements. Levels of Outsourcing • Transactional: Based on transactions, with no long term contracts and no bonding between the 3PL and the outsourcing company. Exel is one of them.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Supply Chain 2014 Infographic: The State of the Supply Chain: I recently came across an interesting infographic from SAPinsider and insiderPROFILES that showcased a survey around the State of Supply Chain 2014. The survey, conducted in late 2013, asked supply chain management (SCM) professionals about their priorities for the coming year.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Nearly 60 percent of those surveyed reported waiting for longer than two hours on each load. This is in line with data collected by a DAT solutions survey showing that 63 percent of drivers say they spend more than three hours waiting when loading and unloading. Freightwaves also collected data on driver wait times. billion to $1.3

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 27, 2024

The National Private Truck Council's 2024 Benchmarking Survey found that shipments and volume increased last year as private fleets positioned themselves as a value-added transportation solution. Tracking Key Performance Indicators NPTC's Benchmarking Survey, which is sponsored by Penske , provides metrics in several operating areas. “As

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2023

The latest Trade in Transition study, commissioned by DP World and led by Economist Impact, captured the perspectives of company leaders as they navigate the latest disruptions to global trade – from the conflict in Ukraine to inflation and extended covid-lockdown policies in some markets.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Some 81 percent of those surveyed in an IT study carried out in 2021 with 1,451 decision-makers reported that they were seeing more cyber threats during the pandemic. According to the study, however, companies place a low priority on cybersecurity, despite the fact that their IT departments have recognised the elevated threat level.

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Globalior

APRIL 4, 2020

Our team recently concluded an industry study of Customs broker competency in HS classification. In many of the brokerages included in our study – the average was 1.2 A brief note on how this survey was conducted. It is not recommended to take this survey as an accurate reflection of industry standards.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Some 81 percent of those surveyed in an IT study carried out in 2021 with 1,451 decision-makers reported that they were seeing more cyber threats during the pandemic. According to the study, however, companies place a low priority on cybersecurity, despite the fact that their IT departments have recognized the elevated threat level.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

Outsourcing the Right Way. Well over 80% of organisations outsource some part of their Supply Chain and Logistics operations. And be prepared to manage the outsourced contract effectively. Outsourcing does not mean merely handing the problem to someone else. If you haven’t already, survey them!

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3PL Links

JULY 21, 2024

According to a study conducted by the global technology research firm Gartner , 38% of supply chain executives worry that their companies are not set up to handle the problems that lie ahead for the next two years. There is much to be done, and we must act immediately.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

According to the survey taken by Supply Chain Insights, it was the companies who could manage their talent better than their peer groups that gained the cost advantage. With the flurry of M&A, industry consolidation, outsourcing, and downsizing, the gaps for North American manufacturers are increasing,” says Cecere.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Studies show that in some areas, around a third of companies that were unable to fill all vacancies did not receive a single application. As studies show, young people place a high value on flat hierarchies and want modern IT systems in their day-to-day work. The experts at Gartner are convinced that this trend will intensify.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2019

According to the survey, companies’ top reasons for looking externally for employees are a need for a new employee skill set to accommodate changes in strategy, updates in technology and innovation, and lack of “bench talent” (or internal employees) to move up into larger roles. The Light at the End of the Tunnel.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2018

John Langley, a professor at Pennsylvania State University and author of the 23 rd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing, and Balika Sonthalia, a vice president at A.T. The 3PL Study is produced by Dr. Langley and Infosys. Please visit www.3PLStudy.com Please visit www.3PLStudy.com

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

Ben Steffes and Joe Lynch discuss 3PL outsourcing trends. Key Takeaways: 3PL Outsourcing Trends Ben Steffes is Vice President of Managed Services at Coyote Logistics, a leading global third-party logistics provider. For the study, Coyote worked with a 3rd party research firm to survey over 500 supply chain decision makers.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Outsourcing Services. Application Outsourcing. Infrastructure Outsourcing. Business Process Outsourcing. Case Studies. |. Technology Services. Application Management. Engineering Services Enterprise Mobility. Infrastructure Management. Customer Service. Finance & Accounting. Human Resources. Product Categories.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 30, 2018

According to a 2017 Logistics Trends and Insights survey, 58 percent of respondents believe digitization of all services will be the most common improvement among freight forwarders in the next five years. One Gartner study found that strategic supply chain outsourcing can save companies up to 20 percent of their costs over five years.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Outsourcing Services. Application Outsourcing. Infrastructure Outsourcing. Business Process Outsourcing. Case Studies. |. According to a National Retail Federation survey conducted by BIGresearch over this weekend, traffic and spending were up both online and in stores, reaching historic highs. Offerings. |.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

Today, global supply chains are incredibly complex, with myriad suppliers both direct and indirect, lots of outsourcing and many companies touching just a piece of the process, many middlemen and more. See www.vestedway.com for information on the model and case studies that show how others have benefited from creating a Vested deal.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The 26 th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study – sponsored by NTT Data, Penske, and Penn State – was released a week ago. The report is based on surveys of shippers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers – there were 345 respondents – as well as interviews with subject matter experts. This is a report I read every year.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

“The dire predictions that robots are going to take our jobs are overstated,” said Susan Lund, co-author of the study for McKinsey, adding “There will be enough jobs for everyone in most sectors.” But McKinsey is more upbeat, saying most workers displaced by automation will be able to find jobs elsewhere.

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Ottawa Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

A 2016 study by 3PLstudy.com showed that 83% of 3PL respondents felt that using a logistics partner directly contributed to better relationships with their clients and 70% reported declining logistics costs. Study participants represented manufacturing, retail, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and other industries.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Zebra Technologies , a market leader in rugged mobile computers, barcode scanners and barcode printers enhanced with software and services to enable real-time enterprise visibility, has announced the results of its Future of Fulfillment Vision Study. Key Survey Findings.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

To reiterate that reshoring is more than just hype and a very important topic for us to consider the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study found that 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. Nexant received about 200 survey responses from compounders, fabricators, equipment suppliers and toolers.

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