Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When shoppers were asked what would put them off making more ecommerce purchases in the future, 21% indicated they’d had negative delivery experiences, 20% said deliveries were not reliable, and 17% were dissatisfied with the delivery process. Similarly, maintaining a strong chain of custody (e.g.,

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

In order to optimize manufacturing operations, or really just about anything, you need to have at your fingertips the best and most accurate manufacturing metrics around. In today's post, we share 5 Golden Manufacturing Metrics that all manufacturing companies should understand to improve plant operations quality.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

At the same time, the Chief Purchasing Officer (CPO) has taken on a pivotal role by securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect the workforce and direct materials when primary sources fail. Let us examine these: Implementing a ‘China Plus One’ strategy: Part of the resiliency comes from having alternate sources of supply.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Higher labor costs and lower package demand resulted in fourth-quarter sales and 2024 guidance that missed analysts expectations. UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. billion worth, the survey found.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The importance of an omnichannel supply chain strategy cannot be overstated. According to Randy Strang of Supply Chain 24/7, a survey of the most important parts of a shopping experience found customers’ expectations are more than meets the eye. What’s Wrong With Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategy and Customer Service?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

So, let’s take a look at how our predictions for the first four manufacturing technology trends (Predictive analytics, 3D Printing, and VR) to watch for in 2016 stacked up. Predictive Analytics Became Commonplace to Manufacturing. Clearly, the IoT has caught on much faster than experts could have hypothesized.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. PwC reports that almost half of assets under management are held by investment firms committed to decarbonization.

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Bringg

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

They surveyed over 1,400 online shoppers to analyze their habits, preferences and expectations. The report suggests that customer priorities are shifting, moving away from things such as the use of gift-like packaging or prioritizing fast deliveries over product quality. Omnichannel is Omnipresent. Clothing, Tech and Beauty.

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

So, knowing more about order fulfillment, its importance, process, and strategies is critical. In a recent global survey of 31,040 shoppers, 41% said they wanted to receive the product within 24 hours, and 24% wanted to receive their orders in less than two hours. So there is no fixed rule for selecting the order fulfillment strategy.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

As time passed, procurement gradually gained a larger role in the scope of manufacturing and order fulfillment. By the mid-1950s , procurement had become a commonplace aspect of minor business, and procurement was almost comparable to secretarial work. Why Is Technology Driving Procurement Trends and the Role of Procurement?

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Locus

MAY 20, 2024

A recent survey forecasts that retail sales will soar to $32.76 BORIS – Buy Online Return In Store BORIS is another omnichannel fulfillment model where consumers can return their previously purchased online orders at nearby physical stores. If there is one industry that continues to scale robustly, it is Retail.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2015

The results have been tabulated for the 68th annual Survey of Distribution Operations. This report is crucial in determining the direction in which the distribution business is headed. This year the trend continues, as 83% of the surveyed group reports as MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) carriers.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

Multichannel to Omnichannel You’ve heard us talk about a multichannel sales strategy before, and we’re happy to say that most of our ecommerce clients are already doing this. In 2024, we expect to see more brands moving from a multichannel strategy to create an omnichannel experience for their customers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s no secret that manufacturing companies around the world are rethinking their supply chain strategies. With shortages occurring in unexpected sectors and lockdown strategies impacting logistics, companies looked at reshoring to stabilize and strengthen their supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Earlier in 2022, we conducted a survey of 8,000 consumers across North America and Europe to get a better sense of their ecommerce experience and how they were reacting to retailer performance. On one hand, consumers expect to increase their online purchases post-pandemic. What’s your home delivery excellence strategy?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

This means supply chain and logistics professionals need to distinguish between more frequently purchased products and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2018

billion, according to a report from the National Retail Federation. billion on costumes (purchased by 68% of Halloween shoppers), $2.7 Pet costumes continue to gain popularity, with nearly 20% of celebrants planning to dress their pets in costumes this year, up from last year’s 16%, the federation reports. Out of the 31.3

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Some supply chain companies are leaning on the power of analytics to help streamline their processes and get ahead of their competitors. But many companies have struggled to embrace the relationship between using analytics and implementing changes that can improve business performance. The simpler the model, the more likely the use.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 6, 2022

Method #1: Client Satisfaction Surveys. Build satisfaction surveys into your website and/or trigger emails to capture first, second, and third impressions from your customers. Make sure your survey questions get to the “why.” Make sure your survey questions get to the “why.” Method #2: Web and Email Analytics.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

DIFFICULTY FINDING LABOR DIVERSIFYING WORKFORCE TECHNOLOGY IS TAKING OVER INCREASING CYBERSECURITY CARBON NEUTRALITY BUILDING RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS DIFFICULTY FINDING LABOR Manufacturers are still struggling to find labor, with a recent Deloitte survey estimating that the manufacturing sector will be short 2.1

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

But it’s important to remember that while customers want their purchases fast, sometimes even the next day, many care about the environmental impact of that delivery as well. In response to these rising complexities, late last year, Körber commissioned its first ever Supply Chain Benchmarking report. It’s time to rethink everything.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Rising online purchases over the past few years have increased the need for LTL. BlueGrace Logistics sought to learn more about this dynamic and teamed up with FreightWaves to survey shippers about the state of the LTL market and their approach to LTL shipping in today’s environment. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. Supply Chain Strategy. Now for those statistics I mentioned.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. Supply Chain Strategy. Now for those statistics I mentioned.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

Several surveys have reported how SCM in recent years has moved from being a cost center to one responsible for offering superior customer experience and delivering competitive advantage. According to a report , between 2020 and 2021 there was a dramatic growth in companies focusing on making their supply chains more resilient.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Second, the pandemic kicked online buying and home delivery into “high gear” as many consumers embraced its convenience and dramatically expanded the scope of their online purchasing. Consumers are making purchasing decisions based upon environmental impact. What are your sustainable delivery strategies?

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

net sales were represented by suppliers who reported to one or more sustainability surveys. 90% of their raw materials are purchased from sustainably managed forests. As part of their Target Forward strategy, Target also commits to achieve 30% absolute reduction in supply chain emissions (scope 3) by 2030.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The best of the best also differentiate their recruitment strategy – for example, according to generations or potential groups such as newcomers or foreign workers. Executives are also increasingly investigating how they can implement strategies from the circular economy so that fewer goods are destroyed.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

And according to a recent survey by Kenco, 94% of survey respondents feel that it’s important for their 3PL provider to have a competency in technology and innovation, and more than half expect their 3PL provider to be investing in innovative technologies (another 32% want to co-invest). Kristi Montgomery, VP of innovation, Kenco.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 29, 2021

While the industry has been undergoing a digital transformation for some time, the current environment is accelerating the need for supply chain leaders to invest in technology solutions like visibility, artificial intelligence (AI), and predictive analytics to drive better resilience, agility, and performance.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 22, 2022

You can invest saved costs into more wanted products or launch a new line. According to statistics, about 80% of customers prioritize personalized service when purchasing. Forecasting operations typically aim to examine and evaluate customers’ purchasing patterns and habits. Personalization of customer experience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. According to a recent survey conducted by Bringg, 99% of retailers plan to offer same-day delivery within the next three years, compared to just 35% today.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 22, 2022

net sales were represented by suppliers who reported to one or more sustainability surveys. 90% of their raw materials are purchased from sustainably managed forests. As part of their Target Forward strategy, Target also commits to achieve 30% absolute reduction in supply chain emissions (scope 3) by 2030.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

But is it a good strategy to wait for things to go wrong to ask the CFO to step in? Supply chain and transportation are two of the biggest cost centers in an organization. The cost for these functions is measured as a percentage of sales and differs from industry to industry. How well can we respond to changes in the industry=?

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 6, 2018

More than 500 qualified respondents to our “34th Annual Salary Survey” report that their salaries moved up only incrementally last year. We see that 64% report a small bump up in salary, but, at the same time, 77% reported that their job functions had increased.”. Now I’m charged with purchasing and releasing them too.

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RPA Labs

JANUARY 13, 2022

With continued digital innovation, data from across the supply chain network and even consumer purchasing trends can be easily collected and analyzed to understand historical trends better and predict future demand. In fact, that benefit was their top choice from a list of a dozen benefits.”

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