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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Experts from North Carolina State University and GEP conducted a survey on supply chain, procurement and IT leaders to determine their challenges and priorities, focusing on examining gaps in the supply chain. Such a gap is problematic, as it could lead to higher costs, longer cycle times and less resilience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2021

Just last month I noted that warehouse labor productivity was hindered extensively by COVID-19 and that 80 percent of ARC’s warehouse survey respondents anticipate an increase of order throughput volumes in 2021. The Conference Board published a report in May titled “ Labor Shortages are Making a Comeback ”.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

In a recent study, MIT found that companies that focus on 5 key initiatives to improve their supply chain data can have a big impact on their bottom line. Some supply chain companies are leaning on the power of analytics to help streamline their processes and get ahead of their competitors. But the benefits far outweigh the challenges.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

Did you know that 93% of consumers say that online reviews influence their purchase decisions? Sure, we can talk endlessly about our warehouse automation and cool robotics , outstanding service , or award-winning warehouse management system , but that’s not nearly as believable as our case studies and customer testimonials.

eCommerce 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

According to a survey by ARC Advisory Group, only 10% of industrial companies are ready to apply artificial intelligence/machine learning. ARC has been actively studying industrial AI for over two years. We needed to model the data in a way that we can do simple searching. Celanese is an exception. Al Syed elaborated.

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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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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. The results of the research are a good news, bad news story.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has released findings from its survey ‘Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity’, which examined consumer sentiment of retailers’ sustainability practices around their delivery operations.

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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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WorkWave

AUGUST 4, 2020

With PestPac Business Analytics, you gain the power to easily view and explore your business’s data in a way that makes sense and enables you to plan for the future of your business. The Power of PestPac Business Analytics. Billing Reports. Billing Metrics. At a Glance.

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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. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2016

Purchasing and supply executives predict that the global manufacturing industry will continue to expand. Predictive Data Analytics. Chinese executives see predictive analytics as the key to competing with U.S. Chinese executives see predictive analytics as the key to competing with U.S.

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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. That’s exactly what the recent study “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity” concluded.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

Brands that allow consumers to purchase without leaving the social platform they’re on have an advantage over brands that don’t, but only if consumers can easily navigate the product catalog and checkout process. “As For the first time, mobile purchases have overtaken desktop purchases. Mobile Takes the Lead Of the $9.8

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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. An IBM study found that 57% of consumers are willing to change their shopping habits to protect the environment. One example is Scandinavian furniture giant Ikea.

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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. Blue Yonder commissioned a study to examine the real-world financial benefits of advanced supply chain solutions, and the benefits are clear. The study projects a risk-adjusted $31.2

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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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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

According to a study by The Insight Partners , the global 4PL market was valued in terms of revenue at $56,472.1 It is predicted to reach $78,981.5 The study cautions that lockdowns and quarantines associated with the Coronavirus are expected to affect the revenues of the global 4PL market players in the short term.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. Rising online purchases over the past few years have increased the need for LTL. So, to learn more about these challenges and how companies are addressing rate increases, capacity restraints, and other issues, we sponsored a survey. More than 67% of those surveyed experienced LTL cost increases of 5-14%.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 30, 2023

According to an ongoing study of 3,036 Shopify stores, the average conversion rate (visits that resulted in purchases) in 2022 was 1.3%. A potential customer might visit your web store multiple times before making a purchase. But the most commonly used benchmark tracks purchases by visits. Anywhere between 0.2%

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Most every company issues a corporate social responsibility (CSR) report detailing what they have done over the year to comply with the expectations of all of their stakeholders. Retailers such as Walmart have rigorous standards and will only purchase from suppliers who meet these standards.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 28, 2020

Consumers are continuing to turn online for purchases, and speed is a critical factor in helping retailers capture e-commerce market share. Department of Commerce reported. That was a higher growth rate than 2018 when online sales reported by the Commerce Department rose 13.6% year over year.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

European pallet and packaging manufacturers are repairing more wooden pallets for reuse than ever, according to a survey by European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB). million pallets were repaired in 2019, an increase of 25% on the previous survey carried out three years earlier.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. Mr. Sorenson has studied integrated business planning for many years. Dean Sorenson concurs.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Commerce Department and reported by The Associated General Contractors of America on August 1, “ public construction spending climbed 4.7 More specifically, the report details that the largest category of public infrastructure spending, highway and street construction, “increased 4.2 percent, private residential spending grew 8.3

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Case Study. 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.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Nashville, TN — 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 www.3PLStudy.com

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

All metal fabricators realize that they have to do some analyses before the company purchases equipmen t or hires new people, but now there seems to be a new intensity about the process. Use a Third Party Logistics Company : A prominent report supports the rising using of 3PLs as a way for shippers to take a competitive advantage.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 2, 2016

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth greater than the average within their industries. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. Procurement costs. Inventory and storage costs.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

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. However, according to this McKinsey study, most industries report supply chain and logistics cost in the range of 1.8%

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 11, 2018

As online shopping becomes more sophisticated and prevalent, coming with that is an influx of increased purchasing activity in various ways, including consumers buying more good online from both marketplaces and international retailers, as well as increasing their usage of digital devices for purchases along with different preferences for delivery.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 4, 2016

To paraphrase a saying, the road to supply chain hell is paved with good intentions and bad metrics. From this understanding, supply chain metrics will then ideally be: A few essential measurements that cover all the strategic aspects of the supply chain. Financial metrics to indicate profitability.

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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. From 2010 to 2020, they also reduced emissions across their global operations 52% through energy efficiency and renewable electricity.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

Even though many ecommerce merchants use data-backed buying personas, that provide insight into the purchasing decisions of their customers, many are only truly starting to get to grips with the next part associated with buying personas – and that is appreciating that consumers have delivery personas too. What about Millennials and Boomers?

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2020

As more industries and businesses prioritise sustainable practices in order to build a greener future, Coyote Logistics, a leading global logistics service provider, released the results of its latest proprietary research study titled ‘Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Driving a Smarter, More Sustainable Future.’

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