Survey: Brands Balancing Cost of Fast Delivery With High Demand
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2024
Nearly half of consumers surveyed said that they would be unlikely to purchase an item if the delivery time was too slow.
Show Me the Money: MH&L’s 2018 Salary Survey
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Our annual salary survey reveals that the typical material handling and logistics professional earns $93,697. purchasing/procurement manager with a manufacturer of building equipment with 21-25 years of experience, living in the South Atlantic region and earning $36,00. Show me the money.”. The Nature of the Job.
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The Amazon-Effect Survey: How Does Customer Experience Affect Your Supply Chain?
Turvo
MARCH 31, 2021
Take the Survey. In pursuit of helping businesses put their supply chains at the heart of customer experience, we’ve put together a market survey to poll industry professionals. As an exchange for survey participants’ time, Turvo will provide a complimentary report to those who complete the poll. appeared first on Turvo.
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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 29, 2023
It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks. The post The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
BigCommerce survey reveals what e-commerce shoppers want
Supply Chain and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Apparently, the most-purchased e-commerce items are fashion products. People want free shipping. That’s the biggest motivator – like good logistics pros they are looking at total landed cost. It’s more important than discounts. Knowing what consumers seem to want should … Continue reading →
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Survey Shows Strong Support for EVs Regardless of Income
NGT News
JULY 24, 2019
A new survey conducted by Consumer Reports (CR) and the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) shows that 63% of prospective car buyers in America have some interest in electric vehicles (EVs). Breaking this down, 31% would consider one for their next purchase, 27% would consider one at some point down the road and 5% say […].
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Charity Champions: Specialized Trucking and a Mission with Joyce Brenny
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 13, 2024
Brenny shares insights into her Minnesota-based company, which hauls unique freight like granite for the Smithsonian and steel bases for windmills, and how they support their drivers through transparent lease purchase programs and customized trucks. We also delve into the mission of the St.
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Reader Survey on AGV/AMR Usage
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 26, 2024
Logistics Business magazine is carrying out a market research reader survey of our international readership on the usage and uptake of AGVs (automated guided vehicles) and AMRs (automated mobile robots). This exclusive new survey focuses on automated warehouse vehicles and automated forklifts. Thanks in advance.
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Survey: AGV & AMR technology. Take part now
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Logistics Business , in conjunction with BlueBotics , is carrying out a market research survey of our readers. The exclusive survey focuses on automated warehouse vehicles, specifically AGVs and AMRs and automated forklifts. It covers their usage, navigation technology, tasks, challenges and purchasing. Click here to enter.
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Energy Transition in Supply Chain
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
A recent ARC survey looked at reasons to address sustainability. This survey included over 400 respondents across a number of industries. For example, most people expect free next-day delivery for online purchases as a result of Amazon Prime. And more consumers are looking at sustainability as a key motivator for purchasing.
Pressure from Amazon may be forcing retailers to offer more shipping options, notes new survey
Logistics Management
JULY 17, 2019
Half of the nearly 3,000 consumers surveyed said they avoid retailers that do not offer free shipping, and 84% said they’ve specifically made a purchase because shipping was free.
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Survey Results: AGVs & AMRs – Read Now
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Logistics Business conducted a reader survey with BlueBotics on the usage of automated vehicles in the warehouse. The survey results have now been published and are available to read or download here. We hope you find it useful and will be bringing you further surveys in future. And, what might happen next?
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57 Shipping Heavy Freight: Four Functions You Should Ask a Fulfillment Center To Help With
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JUNE 28, 2018
For example, according to a survey conducted by AlixPartners in 2016, 88% of consumers are willing to purchase an appliance online – a vast increase over the comparatively lower 62% that were open to it in 2012. Today, such heavy freight orders are commonplace.
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Balance Needed Between Shoppers’ Demands and Privacy Concerns
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
A majority of consumers in new survey said they’re concerned about their online and in-store shopping history, such as transaction history and online searches, being used to provide better, more personalized service. and Centiro explored consumer trends in key markets in its 2018 Global Consumer Survey, released on Sept.
eCommerce Insights: The Evolution of Consumer Demand
Bringg
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
They surveyed over 1,400 online shoppers to analyze their habits, preferences and expectations. Looking at the survey results, 90% said that they highly value free returns when making online purchases; and 91% say free shipping influences future purchases. Omnichannel is Omnipresent. Clothing, Tech and Beauty.
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The Changing Nature of Returns Management
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 27, 2021
The return rate on e-commerce purchases is typically at least double that of in-store purchases. In my latest omni-channel fulfillment survey, respondents were asked about how they handle returns, from a process standpoint as well as from a cost recovery standpoint. The same is somewhat true for returns.
The U.S. Supply Chain Needs You!
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. Put differently, wage inflation beyond general inflation is a purchasing power gain to the worker.
How E-Commerce is Changing Returns
Kuebix
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
E-commerce platform Yotpo reported that 88% of fashion shoppers surveyed have returned fashion items purchased online in the […]. While they have always been an integral part of shopping, online orders are significantly increasing their presence in the retail and e-commerce industries.
Editor’s Choice: 5 Steps to Creating a Profitable Same-Day Fulfilment
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 16, 2022
According to a survey by Gatepoint Research, 40% of retailers are focusing on this as one of their 2022 priorities. What a customer wanted to purchase from one location but had to travel elsewhere to get becomes important to understand. The same-day delivery market is forecast to double over the next three years.
Adderall Supply Crunch Hits Pharmacies on Delivery Disruptions
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 20, 2022
The National Community Pharmacists Association surveyed store owners and managers about their experiences purchasing brand and generic Adderall between July 25 and Aug. Of the 358 who responded, 64% said that the medicines were on back order, the group said.
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The Order Fulfillment Upheaval – An Omni-Channel Perspective
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 23, 2021
An understanding of these dynamics was the goal of ARC’s survey-based research conducted with DC Velocity earlier this year (see DC Velocity Infographic in June 2021 issue). Our survey was conducted with respondents across manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and logistics service provider (3PL) sectors.
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Organized Retail Crime is Growing, Losses up 7% from Last Year
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2018
A National Retail Federation report found that 92% of companies surveyed had been a victim of organized retail crime in the past year. The report found that 92% of companies surveyed had been a victim of ORC in the past year and that 71% said ORC incidents were increasing.
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Why Sustainable Home Delivery Results in Greater Sales and Profitability
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 30, 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. So, how are these two trends mutually beneficial?
“Transitory” Inflation and Supply Chain Disruption
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 18, 2021
increase in used car and truck prices indicates that the supply constraints in automotive, partially caused by semiconductor shortages, is causing sales volume decreases and increased prices for alternatives such as used car purchases and automotive maintenance and repairs. The increase in energy prices is also important to monitor.
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This Week in Logistics News (November 25 – December 1)
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 1, 2023
million shoppers hit the stores and the internet to capitalize on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. The top gifts were clothes and accessories, which about half of those surveyed purchased, and toys, which nearly a third of people surveyed bought.
The State of Home Delivery: Plenty of Room for Improvement
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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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 18, 2023
These are questions ARC Advisory Group will seek to answer in our online survey research of supply chain executives over the next few months. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Indexes The J.P. Is supply chain resilience still a priority for C-level executives? However, imports of industrial supplies appear to be declining.
The Power of the Network: ERP vs. Spend Management
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 15, 2022
GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. Procurement solutions are often updated with purchased information.
Editor’s Choice: Consumers Will Wait for Sustainability
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 24, 2023
Survey Says: 86% of Consumers Willing to Delay E-commerce Delivery in Favor of Sustainability Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. The Blue Yonder survey is encouraging on that front.
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The Evolution of Retail and Customer Expectations
Talking Logistics
MARCH 26, 2019
As the evolution of retail and the way consumers purchase goods continues to change, meeting the challenge to effectively serve both consumers and retailers is a strategic challenge for both shippers and carriers. Ninety-six percent of Americans have made at least one online purchase and 51% of those surveyed say they prefer to shop online.
Warehouse Performance Objectives Continue to Evolve
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 17, 2023
These purchases were no longer influenced by factors such as retail center convenience, shelf height, or retail staff. ARC developed a survey in Q1 of this year and solicited responses from practitioners to obtain additional insight from the market. But the results of the survey do identify some trends.
Alleviating the Uncertainty of Peak Season: The Role of Home Delivery in 2024
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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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
In some cases, shoppers can send back different items than the ones they bought, return stolen items or claim a purchase never got delivered when it really did. percent of returns, or $101 billion worth, were fraudulent last year, according to a survey by Appriss Retail and the National Retail Federation. Retailers estimate 13.7
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How to be an Eco-Friendly Ecommerce Brand
Ship Monk
APRIL 28, 2023
According to the Business of Sustainability Index , despite intense inflation since 2020, 66% of general US customers and 80% of young adult (ages 18-34) US customers surveyed in 2022 are willing to pay more for sustainable products/companies that embrace sustainable practices. Tell customers what you are supporting and why.
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5 Supply Chain Collaboration Essentials to Mitigate Disruptions
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. The study found that these leaders considered the largest gap to be between supply chain and procurement, citing it as a major issue.
Beware the Swinging Pendulum on Supply Chain Inventory Practices
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Companies knew this, which is why 93% of senior supply chain leaders surveyed in May 2020 by consulting firm McKinsey planned to increase inventories of key products and materials while also diversifying their supply base and localizing or regionalizing both supply and production. A change to one link (e.g. on-time delivery).
Jobs and Career Paths in Supply Chain and Logistics
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 18, 2019
Source: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2017 Survey. Purchasing Manager. Otherwise, there are the engineering, quality, purchasing, or warehouse management positions to consider. Sourcing and Purchasing. “I Purchasing and Inventory Clerk. Maintenance Operative, Supervisor, or Manager.
US Manufacturing Caps Best Year Since '04: ISM
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 3, 2018
The survey-based measure of factory activity -- the year’s second-highest behind September, when storm-related supply delays boosted the index -- brings the 2017 average to 57.6, Other highlights of the survey include: ISM factory employment gauge declined to a still-strong 57 from 59.7. the strongest since May 2010, from 63.9.
How Supply Chain Leaders Make Sustainability Their Core Mission
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. It’s no surprise that 71% of sustainability leaders in our survey have either implemented or are in the process of implementing a circular economy project.
Email Tips for Ecommerce Businesses
Ship Monk
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
These people are genuinely interested in your product — so much so, that they have purchased your products. These tools can be used to identify where the visitor came from, how long they stay, what pages they visit on your website or shopping platform, and whether they purchase anything. Show me how you can solve a problem for me.
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This Week in Logistics News (June 22 – 28)
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 28, 2024
The company is selling Coyote for $775 million less than the purchase price. Of the 12 daily problems drivers – both men and woman — highlighted in the ATRI’s survey, women dealt with 11 of them more frequently than men. This certainly sounds like a lofty goal. And now on to this week’s logistics news. billion in 2015.
Halloween Spending to Remain Steady at $9 Billion
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 11, 2018
billion on costumes (purchased by 68% of Halloween shoppers), $2.7 million Americans planning to dress their pets in costumes, Millennials (25-34) are most likely to dress up their pets, the highest we have seen in the history of our surveys.”. Consumers plan to spend $3.2 billion on decorations (74%), $2.6 Out of the 31.3
Why the CPO and CSCO are Smarter Together!
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. The Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) has gained prominence as organizations tackle the disruption and prepare for a post-COVID world.
Nearly a quarter of Europe’s biggest retailers offer next-day delivery, industry quickly shifting to same-day delivery as standard
Bringg
AUGUST 8, 2018
The UK remains significantly ahead, with 45% of retailers surveyed currently offering the service, but France and the Netherlands are also making significant progress as both saw the figure rise from 6 to 16%. This means that 24% of the Top 500 retailers in the EEA now offer next-day deliveries.
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