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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

However, sustainability in logistics goes well beyond these initiatives. Today’s article is the third part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including last mile and digital transformation. Per our survey, 64.2 percent of respondents indicated they re-use the returned item, and sell it “as is.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2021

Mr. Skrovan said that the new focus is transforming the company’s reverse logistics supply chain, making it a “circular economy.” There are a few ways companies are able to achieve this goal using reverse logistics and returns management. Per our survey, 64.2

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2021

As a result, ARC Advisory Group and DC Velocity magazine have chosen to focus this year’s survey-based research on the changes logistics operations have experienced in the upheaval of the Covid-19 operating environment in 2020; and the expectations logistics executives have about their operating environment in 2021.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Visibility shortages were one of the biggest concerns in Deloitte’s 2013 Global Supply Chain Risk Survey for good reason. Blockchain’s value in mitigating risks also applies to reverse logistics. Better Traceability Reduces Risks. The worse the visibility, the greater the chances for fraud in the supply chain.

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Locus

MAY 8, 2024

As per research by supply chain dive , 59% of retail participants that were surveyed told that they would hike pricing to mitigate impact from supply chain disruptions and 36% said they were taking a margin hit to keep price levels. And it does translate to serious business losses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2021

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. For items that are bought in-store, survey respondents are beginning to look at alternatives for returns other than bringing the item back.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

According to a recent survey fielded by Edelman Intelligence , 94% of supply chain leaders say partnerships with supply chain logistics companies are necessary to get through peak season successfully.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 13, 2022

Penske Logistics is requesting insights from supply chain professionals to participate in the 2023 Third-Party Logistics Study. The survey is now live and will close on June 29. Please click here to begin.

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Stord

JANUARY 30, 2019

Hiring struggles in warehouses heightened What happened: A Logistics Management survey revealed that staffing is the top concern in the warehousing industry. This challenge is another logistical bottleneck for shippers of all sizes. The survey results 7. The report from CBRE 6.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Skills Shortages. skilled production workers. researchers. machinists. scientists.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

More and more enterprises will be focusing on processes like ethical sourcing, reverse logistics, and using green materials in response to public demands. Our recent Demand Forecasting survey shows that teams anticipate more complexity in the supply chain. Brands like Patagonia are leading the conversation here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In a recent survey by Procurement Leaders , 54% of the CPOs reported that they have regular touchpoints with the CEO and are considered a key stakeholder. The CPO and CSCO have stepped up to the challenges brought forth by COVID-19. This is causing Supply Chain leaders to increasingly look to external providers to help with such needs.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

According to Logistics Management , the majority of participants in a survey on the most impactful aspect of procurement practices over the next decade identified predictive analytics through Big Data. The procurement supply chain also includes the reverse logistics supply chain to an extent.

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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. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Reverse Logistics Cost. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

Brands that have a reverse logistics plan in place make it through the returns season in much better shape than those that don’t. According to a Coveo Holiday Report, 55% of surveyed online shoppers in the U.S. That’s a lot of merchandise flowing backwards up the supply chain. Let’s take apparel, for example.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2021

As a result, ARC Advisory Group and DC Velocity magazine have chosen to focus this year’s survey-based research on the changes logistics operations have experienced in the upheaval of the Covid-19 operating environment in 2020; and the expectations logistics executives have about their operating environment in 2021.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2022

According to a survey by Reuters and FourKites, 84% of European supply chain leaders are either increasing or staying focused on their sustainability commitments. They will discuss topics ranging from alternative energy strategies to electric vehicle readiness, reverse logistics, recycled materials and more.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 18, 2019

Source: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2017 Survey. You could consider any of the following jobs in logistics and transportation: Logistics Administrator. Logistics Manager. Reverse Logistics Manager. Logistics Director. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2017 Survey.

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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. This helps customers select the right products, reducing costs incurred in the reverse logistics supply chain as well. E-commerce grew 10.2

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

Shippers report capacity as their top concern for selecting a 3PL service provider, specifically 65 percent of surveyed shippers. Considering return merchandise authorizations and other customer needs, a 3PL should offer an array of reverse logistics and other logistics processes as part of their managed IT services.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Find out the most important logistics trends that could impact supply chains in 2022. Optimized reverse logistics . With e-commerce revenues growing 15 percent annually and a product return rate near 30 percent of sales, we can expect 4 billion incremental units to be added to the annual reverse logistics pipeline by 2022.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

A recent study found that 80 percent of respondents, discovered in a survey by Packaging World magazine, own a tablet, asserts Apriso's Transformation Manufacturing Blog. If your organization has been holding out on embracing the benefits and use of tablets, smartphones, and connectivity and mobility, you have missed something major.

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Locus

MAY 12, 2023

The need for dedicated reverse logistics ownership and governance One of the most interesting sessions that stayed with us was “You Spin Me Right Round: How to Master Returns Management” by Tom Enright, VP Analyst, Gartner.

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Bringg

APRIL 18, 2021

In one survey, only 10% of companies said that they distinguished their business and plan to gain more market share based on having the most eco-friendly delivery service. Are green logistics and reverse logistics the same thing? Reverse logistics is when a product travels backwards through the logistics flow.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The surveyed companies have implemented an average of 16 sustainability initiatives in their companies. For the future, however, the surveyed companies plan to almost double (+97%) the number of sustainable initiatives already implemented within the next few years. Sustainability in supply chain management is gaining in importance.

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Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2022

With deep expertise in contract logistics, companies like DB Schenker continue to expand the menu of offerings that shippers can choose from. For example, DB Schenker covers all stages of the supply chain—from supplier to customer delivery, reverse logistics to aftermarket support and healthcare services to cloud logistics.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

More and more enterprises will be focusing on processes like ethical sourcing, reverse logistics, and using green materials in response to public demands. Our recent Demand Forecasting survey shows that teams anticipate more complexity in the supply chain. Brands like Patagonia are leading the conversation here.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Reverse Logistics Warehouses. Geological Survey. No need to handle the logistics of selling: You send them all your stock and they inventory, pick, assemble, package, and ship to your customers when they buy. Flexibility to handle processing returned orders (technically called “reverse logistics”).

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2022

According to an April survey by shipping and mailing company Pitney Bowes, online returns cost retailers an average of 21% of order value. For retail to survive obstacles like mounting fuel surcharges, increased wages, and so on, the entire reverse logistics supply chain needs to work together as an ecosystem.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Efficiency in reverse logistics : improves reverse logistics efficiency by enabling thorough tracking of returned goods, streamlining procedures, and cutting waste. This could entail developing hypothetical options, examining patterns, and applying various methods, such as surveys.

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

Customer service and satisfaction: According to a survey by PwC , 1 in 3 customers would leave a brand they love after just one bad experience. Efficient outbound logistics is crucial for providing positive customer experiences, especially in terms of delivery time and accuracy.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

In fact, approximately 73 percent of surveyed manufacturers plan to continue investing in supply chain mobility, asserts a Deloitte study. Similarly, the use of mobile technologies is allowing manufacturers to enhance production on the basis of customer feedback, customer service requests homo and even in the field of reverse logistics.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2015

When it comes to enterprise mobility or just mobility in manufacturing, the following insights can be gleaned from PwC's 18th Annual Global CEO Survey: 81% of CEOs see mobile technologies as being strategically important for their enterprises. The Rise of Enterprise Mobility in Manufacturing for Process Enablement.

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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

Value-added services like customs brokerage, insurance, and reverse logistics add layers of complexities well beyond the scope of a carrier’s core competence. Customer acquisition at scale is a messy process. Customer management can be expensive and hands-on, especially in an error-prone industry like freight.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

According to a consumer survey , 68% of said that they no longer believe that ownership defined status. The allure of convenience over ownership. Mehul began the discussion by talking about the fundamental consumer shift in India from the ownership of goods to renting them. said Mehul.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

It also takes a deeper dive into specific industry issues, including getting back-to-basics for supply chain professionals, understanding the talent crisis and tapping into the potential of reverse logistics.

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