Study describes eight best practices for supply chain integration under a single executive
DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Practice presents unique challenges, Univ. of Tennessee whitepaper says.
How Climbing Autonomous Mobile Robots Are Impacting Warehouse Automation
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 4, 2025
They offer fleet scalability to accommodate shifting demands, but their ground-level operation generally do not address the vertical storage challenges present in many modern warehouses. He also develops and authors global market research studies on selected industrial automation and software technologies.
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Case Study: How Creativity, Inc. Slashed Its Parcel Spend
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The high cost of parcel shipping presents a host of challenges for companies looking to cut down on overall supply chain expense. And Creativity, Inc., a mid-sized provider of a wide range of materials and supplies for quilt makers, is no exception.
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Supply Chain Resilience: Back in the Spotlight
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
This third annual research study, conducted by Adelante SCM and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), and presented by BluJay Solutions (a Talking Logistics sponsor), was conducted to gain insight on. Read more Supply Chain Resilience: Back in the Spotlight.
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How Technology Makes Continuous Innovation Possible: A Case Study with Unilever
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Continuous Innovation Is the Core of Successful Partnerships At the end of the day, if the environment for continuous improvement and proactive innovation is not present, even the best of technologies lose relevance in today’s dynamic setting.
Alleviating the Uncertainty of Peak Season: The Role of Home Delivery in 2024
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
A recent study of home delivery sustainability found that 83% of consumers aged 18-24 and 71% of 25-34-year-olds consider the environment when making a purchase, compared to only 43% of consumers aged 65 and older. dates several weeks in advance) based on real-time insight into existing commitments and delivery resources.
CES 2022: Survey Finds AI, Self-Driving Cars As the Future
IoT World Today
JANUARY 4, 2022
Artificial intelligence and self-driving cars are viewed as key technologies over the next 10 years, with significant differences based on the region, according to a new study presented at CES 2022 in Las Vegas Monday. For example, China (60%), the U.S. (40%) 35%) ranked it second. For example, China (60%), the U.S. (40%)
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Driving Risk Out of S&OP Forecasts
Supply Chain and Logistics
FEBRUARY 2, 2019
MIT’s Supply Chain blog presented a nice research study by Minhaaj Khan and Srideepti Kidambi and supervised by Dr. Tugba Efendigil. Their study is a good example of using less data rather than more to design a simple readily explainable approach … Continue reading →
5 Reasons You Lose Customers with Paula Courtney
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 20, 2021
The Verde Group ’s Canadian and US retail studies have been published globally in over 35 publications including Business Week, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal and Fortune. Logistics case study. Learn More About 5 Reasons You Lose Customers. Paula Courtney LinkedIn. The Verde Group. HBR Article. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.
Case Study: Container Legs in LNG Innovation
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
There are two 45 cubic metre tanks present at the same time while a third tank is being filled. The post Case Study: Container Legs in LNG Innovation appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.
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I-95 Bridge Collapse Underscores the Project Manager’s Role in Supply Chain Repairs
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The I-95 bridge collapse presents a case study that will be analyzed for decades to come as other parts of the supply chain face additional and inevitable challenges.
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Fleet Route Optimisation in the Past, Present, and Future
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage.
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Presented by Penske Logistics: CSCMP State of Logistics Report Goes Live on June 21
Penske Move Ahead
JUNE 8, 2022
The yearly Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) State of Logistics Report will return to an in-person presentation on June 21. Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by Kearney , this study will be unveiled at its traditional home, the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
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Pfizer & Henkel: SAP Business Network Customer Highlights
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 19, 2023
At SAP Sapphire back in May, Lidia Fonseca, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Pfizer, delivered a keynote presentation explaining the value of being a trading partner on SAP Business Network. She provided many great insights, which I’ll highlight in a moment, but let me begin with how she concluded her presentation: “At Pfizer, rather.
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Thoughts and Notes from KataCon 2020
The Lean Thinker
MARCH 2, 2020
Something I have observed in the past is that each KataCon seems to take on an informal theme of its own – a common thread or feeling that is established more by the participants than the presenters. When I listen to presentations, I am more likely to take down notes of what thoughts or insights I take away than the actual content.
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The CEO’s New Strategy
The Lean Thinker
JULY 1, 2023
The consultants set up their laptops and pretended to produce all sorts of presentations, though the presentations were actually jargon, buzzwords and gibberish. ” So the Division President went to the room where the two consultants sat working away at their Buzz Words PowerPoint presentations. And so they did.
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Hurricane Milton Poses ‘Big Ripple Effect’ for Supply Chains
Blue Grace Logistics
OCTOBER 11, 2024
These impacts to the road infrastructure and expected congestions are already presenting delays and disruptions for retailers. “A There will at some point be heavy congestion from people returning to Florida coming southbound on both highways [I-75 and I-95].”
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Adopting EV Fleets Presents Challenges
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
In fact, many businesses are presented with multiple barriers when they begin to adopt EV that can sometimes halt the process. Consider sharing success stories of similar businesses via case studies, reports or testimonials. The post Adopting EV Fleets Presents Challenges appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.
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53 The Evolving Supply Chain Skills of the Workforce
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 22, 2018
That sounds like an understatement given the fact the one study found the demand for supply chain professionals exceeds supply by six to one, and the U.S. A recent study by Deloitte bears out what Speier?Pero The Deloitte study inquired about the level of satisfaction companies currently have with their employees’ leadership skills.
STILL presents smart solutions in wide-ranging announcement
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Concept study: The first circular forklift truck. The CO2 savings planned in the study are indeed promising and would look as follows at this stage: 15% in the supply chain, 50% in production, 25% in use. ” The post STILL presents smart solutions in wide-ranging announcement appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.
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Toyota Kata and Culture Change
The Lean Thinker
MARCH 6, 2019
When we study “culture” we are looking at the groups’ default patterns of interaction. Actually the message of “adaptive leadership” has been present since at least the first KataCon back in 2015. In the end, I think they all come down to various ways of saying “how people talk to each other.”
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Importance of Real-Time Tracking for Last Mile Logistics
WorkWave
MARCH 13, 2025
In fact, studies show that last-mile logistics can account for up to 30% of overall transportation costs. This segment is crucial because it has a direct impact on customer satisfaction and loyalty. Furthermore, the rise of eCommerce has intensified the focus on last-mile logistics as consumer expectations continue to evolve.
Study: mixed consumer sentiment on home deliveries
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 7, 2022
Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has released the results of a consumer sentiment study of ecommerce home delivery. Ecommerce and home delivery present opportunities and challenges to retailers and logistics organisations.
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2024 Cross-Border Key Takeaways and Future Trends with Special Guest Cargado
Blue Grace Logistics
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Mexico trade is presenting both opportunities and challenges in infrastructure and capacity. Key Takeaways: Understand the Complexity of Cross-Border Shipping: Discover the complexities of cross-border freight, which spans multiple stages and demands expertise in each country’s processes to ensure seamless operations.
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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 26, 2025
A 2023 McKinsey study found that companies relying on reactive supply chain management lose up to 10% of annual revenue due to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. Challenges and Constraints AI adoption presents several challenges. Companies must react after the fact, often incurring higher costs and reduced service levels.
Sustainable Home Delivery: A Conversation with Descartes
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 14, 2023
Home delivery and sustainability are two topics that I have written about quite a bit in the last few years, and Descartes just released its home delivery sustainability consumer sentiment study, so the timing seemed perfect. By doing the study for multiple years, you can start to see trends emerging.
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A Guide to Responsible Sourcing in Automotive, Electronics
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 13, 2018
So his group, which is a service advisory firm supporting businesses in the raw materials value chain, released a study on July 12 to provide the data. The report assesses the importance of 37 materials to the automotive and electronics industries and evaluates environmental, social and governance risks for those materials at industry levels.
Why Sustainable Home Delivery Results in Greater Sales and Profitability
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
That’s exactly what the recent study “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity” concluded. Conducted by Descartes and SAPIO Research, the study surveyed over 8,000 consumers in North America and Europe for their perspectives on retailers’ sustainability practices around delivery operations.
Mobile Warehouse Robotics: The Cornerstone of Modern Warehouse Automation
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 3, 2024
For the purpose of the study, we define mobile warehouse robotics as load-carrying vehicles that travel under their own control with a level of autonomy adequate to perform intended tasks based on the current state and sensing without human intervention. The update to the mobile warehouse robotics market report has been.
How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings
Blue Grace Logistics
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 Market conditions play a crucial role in shaping challenges professionals face when managing their organization’s supply chains.
AR Initiatives Show Promise Amid COVID-19 Fallout
IoT World Today
MAY 14, 2020
After many pilots and proofs of concept, more AR initiatives could move into production, according to a Boston Consulting Group and PTC study. . That 2019 study on the state of industrial AR trends estimated that 68% of enterprise AR initiatives could go into production within 12 months.
Global Compliance and Regulatory Changes in International Shipping
TransAudit
JANUARY 13, 2025
Global shipping and transportation present tremendous opportunities for businesses, but they also bring complex challenges, particularly when it comes to compliance. A Deloitte study revealed that companies using compliance management systems reported a 30% reduction in regulatory violations.
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Accurate Costing Information Lacking in Supply Chain
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
In the study, " Working Together to Enhance Supply Chain Managment with Better Costing Practices. The report uncovers common barriers to creating useful costing systems and presents a solution that more closely aligns the supply chain and accounting and finance business units.
Is Saint-Gobain Serious About Reducing Their Carbon Footprint?
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 31, 2022
A worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain is present in 72 countries with more than 167,000 employees. To help evaluate opportunities, Mr. Moreira’s team develops projects and presents them to business unit directors with different scenarios for them to evaluate. Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.
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ReedTMS Logistics uses SONAR to make data-driven decisions
FreightWaves SONAR
JANUARY 21, 2021
View the Full Case Study. Combining a robust 3PL business and a mixed 3PL asset division, the company has improved its present circumstances and helped ready itself for the future with FreightWaves’ SONAR-driven decision -making. View the Full Case Study. Josh Jongko. ReedTMS Strategic Solutions Manager.
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Understanding Matrices in Supply Chain
Log-hub
JANUARY 21, 2025
Case Studies and Real-World Applications Many industries have successfully applied matrices to enhance their supply chain operations: E-commerce Online retailers use matrices to manage vast inventories and optimize delivery routes, ensuring timely deliveries to customers.
Supply Chain Predictions for 2018
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 10, 2018
According to a recent study by Pew Research study, 80% of consumers make online purchases, compared to just 22% in 2000. 2018 will be about predicting the future, not just about understanding the present. Kristi Montgomery, VP of innovation, Kenco. E-Commerce: Combating the Amazon Effect.
The Cancer of Fear
The Lean Thinker
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
All of this is a unconscious but focused effort to present the illusion that things are progressing according to plan. That approach, in turn, now has an effect on every decision as the managers concern themselves with how things will look to the division president. Asking for help? An admission of failure or incompetence.
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186 IoT Speeds Over-the-Road Shipment Tracking
Talking Logistics
JULY 9, 2018
According to a 2017 Michigan State University Supply Chain Management study , “supply chain and product complexity possess a number of sources that vex supply chain operations…customer accommodation is the first,” including the demand for speed and visibility into shipments. Data is the fuel that powers the modern supply chain.
Blue Yonder report identifies potential 394% ROI
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
According to the “The Total Economic Impact of Blue Yonder Luminate,” a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Blue Yonder , Blue Yonder’s SaaS-based solutions do just that. The financial analysis from the study found that companies had a net present value (NPV) of $59.79m and a return on investment (ROI) of 394%.
FourKites Visibility 2022: Learn. Connect. Be Inspired.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 5, 2022
In his presentation, Matt discussed the future of supply chain optimization. While I hope to write about a few customer case studies at a later date, one of the more interesting sessions was the product vision roadmap presented by Priya Rajagopalan, Chief Product Officer at FourKites. This is how you can knock down silos.
A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 7, 2022
According to the results of a study published in Computers in Human Behavior, determining ideal transport routes in combination with a higher fill level of the trucks can lead to a significant mileage reduction. Real-time insights allow the operation to rapidly make informed decisions.
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Körber User Conference Showcases Ecommerce Warehouses
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 15, 2021
When it comes to remote implementations, you can’t find a more inspirational story than the one presented by Lori Jackson, senior vice president of operations at ForHIMS. I did a study on the WMS system integrator market last year. ForHIMS is a personal wellness startup that sells through the ecommerce channel.
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Fatigued operators are 7.3x greater accident risk
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 21, 2022
A 2013 study by the US Department of Transportation (US DoT) is receiving newfound attention, due to the recent release of ReadiML, the Machine Learning software from Fatigue Science that operationalises a scientific fatigue prediction model for daily use by transportation fleets. The SAFTE Effectiveness Score is now known as the ReadiScore).
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