GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2017

75% of companies surveyed by the Aberdeen Group report that inbound freight management is a key focus point & Total freight spend is between 3.6% of surveyed companies’ total sales, according to Aberdeen’s results. A more efficient inbound freight program can minimize delays, save money and even reduce confusion.

Inbound 57

Inbound Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies 57

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2016

A recent survey, conducted by Handshake , found more than 79 percent of companies providing B2B sales already have customers clamoring for online ordering. Thus, an outsourced solution, such as a self-service PaaS can meet the analytical demand. E-commerce grew 10.2

Manufacturing Procurement 87

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction 87

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

Per GT Nexus , 75 percent of executives surveyed recognized the digital supply chain as an important factor for the next five years. Working with more outside agencies, also highlighted by Samantha Carr of Business 2 Community, including crowd-sourced logistics, warehouse optimization and outsourcing, and greater use of cloud-computing.

Supply Chain Software 79

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Optimal Sourcing Digital 79

GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born. As a result, some specific services have emerged from the shadows.

Negotiating Skills 55

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Purchasing Skills 55

GlobalTranz

APRIL 19, 2017

Meanwhile, 2008 was a time when the deployment of cloud-based technologies was in infancy, so some companies may not have understood survey questions and their applicability to existing operations. Amazon has also catalyzed more shippers to think about outsourcing their operations to Amazon directly. Now, consider another factor.

Vendor Strategies 55

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Price Reduction Resource Reduction 55

GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

Nexant conducted a survey of the plastics industry , in collaboration with Plastics News , to understand reshoring trends and the effect on the North American market. Nexant received about 200 survey responses from compounders, fabricators, equipment suppliers and toolers. Most of them, however, never left our shores.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Sourcing Strategies 97

GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2018

In a recent survey of supply chain executives that are either using, not using, or considering using 3PL services, only 87% of survey participants currently use or engage in activities or services with 3PLs, reports 3PL Camelot Software. 3PLs Will Leverage Technology to Reduce Last-Mile Costs. 3PLs Will Help Curb the Driver Shortage.

3PL 73

3PL Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends Supply Chain Software 73

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 24, 2018

In addition, more companies will continue to invest in innovation, and in a recent survey, 94% of supply chain respondents cited competency in technology as a distinguishing factor when considering outsourcing supply chain processes, including the use of third-party logistics providers (3PLs).

Supply Chain Planning Software 64

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Negotiating Skills 64