Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Sort items early in the return journey, routing products directly to their correct destination, whether for resale, refurbishing, or other means of disposal. Note that this may require extra training for people who will do the sorting. Take the hurdles like who pays for the shipping out of the equation.

Reverse logistics 74

Reverse logistics Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 74

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. Read also: Why Do Businesses Need Route Optimization?

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Price Reduction 98

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In some sort or another, Punxsutawney Phil has been predicting the weather since 1890, and let’s just say that his record is iffy at best. percent of returns, or $101 billion worth, were fraudulent last year, according to a survey by Appriss Retail and the National Retail Federation. billion worth, the survey found.

Cost Reduction 122

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software 122

Stord

DECEMBER 31, 2017

In a Truckstop.com survey, 83% of respondents said they expected demand to increase over the next 6 months; that is a strong measure of confidence in the need for trucking capacity. Will that sort of demand for instant gratification continue? These numbers indicate that the transportation and warehouse sector is a rapid growth market.

Industry 78

Industry Survey Capacity Webinar 78

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 8, 2023

The goal is to fully automate and eliminate risks and sudden downtime in the sorting process. New research shows that sudden stops and interruptions in the supply chain are the biggest concern for almost 90% of the companies surveyed within among others retail trade, consumer goods, and industrial production.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Sorting 59

Apparel Logistics

JULY 25, 2012

The International Business Times dug up an interesting (and, well, all sorts of sad) story illuminating the persistent problem of supply chain theft. In California recently, thieves stole 1,600 pounds of dog food — worth an astounding $10,000 — from a truck en route to a pet rescue shelter.

Supply Chains 48

Supply Chains Survey Sorting Logistics 48

Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

All sorts of organizations have run studies on eco-friendly attitudes in the ecommerce industry, and we have amazingly positive news to share about what buyers are thinking. Another survey found that 73% of global consumers would “definitely” or “probably” change their buying behavior to reduce environmental impact. We have proof.

eCommerce 97

eCommerce Waste Reduction How To Material Savings 97

Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 21, 2019

According to Paragon Software Systems’ recent UK customer survey – completed by more than 100 industry professionals using its route optimisation software – 58% of respondents claimed that operational reporting requirements had increased in the past 12 months.

Survey 28

Survey Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Resource Reduction 28

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2021

The SPM is designed to transport, sort and buffer boxes or pallets weighing up to 1,000kg. The Smart Pallet Mover is a pallet management solution for automating pallet transport in the vicinity of manufacturing machines and for production-related picking and sequencing processes, which can also be used in Industry 4.0 environments.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Automation Sorting Cost Reduction 60

Freightos

MARCH 4, 2020

We also surveyed eight digital freight forwarders and the five largest ocean carriers for FCL quotes to get a sense of the growing competition that forwarders are facing and how these compare in their digitization efforts. . We mystery shopped the twenty largest freight forwarders for FCL, LCL and air online quotes.

Freight forwarding 117

Freight forwarding Digital Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends 117

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 20, 2021

Honeywell has launched its latest family of rugged enterprise mobile devices designed for workers that pick, pack, sort and deliver e-commerce orders to keep the retail supply chain moving smoothly from factory to consumer.

Supply Chain Design Software 68

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction 68

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 14, 2022

Many manufacturing companies still rely on Excel for all sorts of tasks including scheduling, inventory management and data analysis. Ultimately what should matter most for business is not the volume of data but, rather, knowing how to use it. Collecting data for effective usage with business intelligence.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software ERP 105

GlobalTranz

JUNE 26, 2015

A recent Pew Research Center survey shows roughly half (48%) of industry experts think robotic advancements will displace a significant number of blue and white collar jobs by 2025, while the other 52% predict these innovations will result in new skills and industries.

Automation 107

Automation Buyer Training Materials Handling Article 107

Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2021

Surveys show that up to half of consumers rate grossly oversized packages among the things they really don’t like about Internet shopping. And if you don’t believe surveys, just look on social media. Actually finding the lipstick or the printer cartridge in a mountain of void-fill is a challenge – is there anything in this box at all?

Waste Reduction 68

Waste Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Packaging 68

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 3, 2022

The SPM is designed to transport, sort and buffer boxes or pallets weighing up to 1,000kg. The Smart Pallet Mover is a pallet management solution for automating pallet transport in the vicinity of manufacturing machines and for production-related picking and sequencing processes, which can also be used in Industry 4.0 environments.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Automation Materials Handling Sorting 52

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

And while this definitely points to an industry making strides, a recent Procurious survey found that 75 percent of women in supply chain experience gender-based adversity. As part of the company’s overall cost-cutting initiatives, FedEx Express will lean on third-party carriers for less urgent shipments.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 111

20Cube Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

A survey done by McKinsey and the Indian Institute of Logistics in 2019 suggests that major factors responsible for inefficient logistics in India include overburdened roadways and lack of technological advancement. These would make use of automation to reduce turnaround time and provide facilities like sorting and grading.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 75

Logistics Network Optimization Software Digital Cost Reduction Logistics 75

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

In a survey of 54 senior executives, only about one in four believed that the processes of their companies balanced cross-functional trade-offs effectively or facilitated decision making to help the P&L (profit and loss) of the full business.” Research by McKinsey concludes that all too often IBP is an ineffective process. “In

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Optimal Sourcing Production 115

Locus

JUNE 30, 2023

Manual package sorting: Entities in the Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) and Third-Party Logistics (3PL) industries are tasked with sorting packages based on size, location, type of goods, and vehicle match. uptime: According to a survey, 62% of supply chain companies have been hit by cyberattacks. Download Case Study 6.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 52

ShipLilly

JANUARY 13, 2022

The journey from store to port to the doorstep is fraught with all sorts of difficulties. Recent surveys have shown that nearly 50% of shoppers intend to do their holiday shopping online. Certainly, it becomes difficult to provide customers with certainty about how long it will take for their order to be delivered.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning Trends 98

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 19, 2022

Meanwhile, a recent survey conducted by the trade association, Logistics UK, noted 13% of respondents report severe warehouse staff shortages, with a substantial decline in the availability of forklift drivers cited as a major problem. This represents some 12.5% of the total workforce required.

Supply Chain Software 53

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Automation 53

3PL Insights

JANUARY 29, 2017

Survey: Product Management Tools. I’m conducting a survey of b-to-b product managers and what applications they do (and don’t) use. Take the 2017 SiriusDecisions Product Management Tools Survey now ! What tools and technologies do you use for product management? How well do they work?

Production 40

Production Tools Survey Blog 40

Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Often, these kinds of shipments can be oversized and/or overweight , requiring permits, escorts, route surveys, and an experienced motor carrier with specialized trailers to transport your equipment safely and effectively. Here are the steps you should take to ensure your equipment remains safe and secure during shipping.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 116

Logistics Network Optimization Software Picking Transportation Document 116

WorkWave

AUGUST 4, 2020

All of the knowledge in the world though, won’t do you any good if you’re not able to sort through it to gain insights into your business’s performance and make plans for a stronger future for your company. This means cleaning, sorting, and visualizing information in an approachable way.

Data 91

Data Procurement Analytics Sourcing Strategies Ordering 91

WorkWave

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Robotics and automation are transforming sorting fulfillment centers and warehouses, improving operational precision, and reducing manual labor costs. According to a NielsenIQ survey, 61% of consumers prefer fast deliveries, reflecting a trend towards higher expectations for speed.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 52

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Recently, our company has generated some reports of internal data and surveyed a collection of companies to better get an idea of trends in the manufacturing industry. Today, reports still show that security is one of the primary concerns when it comes to whether or not a business will consider using the cloud.

MRP 54

MRP White Paper Trends Survey 54

3PL Links

JULY 20, 2023

A survey carried out in collaboration between Zebra and Forrester found that between 58% and 77% of firms believe that the location of items, containers, and workers is one of the IoT’s major tasks, making it completely integrated with the supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 62

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

In its January survey of grocery executives and consumers, Grocery Doppio, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based The prototype will ideally be developed into an inexpensive piece of sorting equipment that can be easily integrated into a MRF’s current technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 111

Morai Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2020

They ranked it as the number one brand differentiator in the coming years, putting it ahead of price and product in a recent global survey. But regardless of how companies do so, they need their all data to be easily accessible and easy to sort through. Listen to and Study Your Customers.

Supply Chains 60

Supply Chains Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

There’s certainly no shortage of demand for better quality in sourcing: 8 out of 10 British consumers check the origin of their food, while a survey from 2015 found that 72% of Millennials would be willing to pay more for products or services offered by companies committed to positive social and environmental impact.

Supply Chain Design Software 164

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 164

Locus

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Warehouse operations such as manual sorting of packages can be extremely strenuous and lead to delayed deliveries. Steep shipping costs: According to a survey , 2,000 US retail shoppers say that the top cause (58%) for cart abandonment is high shipping costs. Download the Casestudy. This is cumbersome to say the least.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 52

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

According to a Gartner’s Logistics Outsourcing Survey , more businesses than ever before are looking to outsource to 4PL, with 42 percent of respondents looking for providers that can design, build, run and measure logistics functions. The company’s warehousing and distribution service offerings include: Contract or 3PL warehousing.

4PL 98

4PL Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 98

Locus

OCTOBER 16, 2022

A survey in 2021 mentioned that of the distance traveled by all carriers in the US, 20.6 So, how do you take orders back to the sorting center without incurring extra costs to the logistics service provider or retailer? How much is the cost to dispatch orders from the sorting center to the customer’s doorstep?

Reverse logistics 52

Reverse logistics Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 1, 2025

Census Bureau, 2024 % of Importers Facing Cost Spikes 70% Dedola Internal Survey Average Tariff Rate on Chinese Goods 145% CNBC, April 11, 2025 1. Metric Value Source/Estimate Global Trade Volume (Goods) $25 trillion WTO Estimate, 2024 U.S. Imports from China (2024) $450 billion U.S.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 52

Dedola Global Logistics

APRIL 30, 2025

Census Bureau, 2024 % of Importers Facing Cost Spikes ~70% Dedola Internal Survey Average Tariff Rate on Chinese Goods 145% CNBC, April 11, 2025 1. Metric Value Source/Estimate Global Trade Volume (Goods) $25 trillion WTO Estimate, 2024 U.S. Imports from China (2024) $450 billion U.S.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 52

Logistics in War

MAY 1, 2020

The collective imagination has run wild with all sorts of autonomic systems that can complement the logistics capabilities we have, filling deficiencies in force structure or providing greater capacity. This article survey automation in logistics and highlight areas of promise for military logistics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 95

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Military 95

Locus

JULY 12, 2023

It isn’t easy to sort this manually or with mere spreadsheets, especially when 500 orders need to be dispatched with different time slots , service areas, capacities, and carrier costs. Cut down miles traveled In a recent survey of 2048 US employees, 37% mentioned that being overworked was the most common cause of work-related stress.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Optimization Software Expense Reduction 52