The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

The survey also found that although many companies have arranged international shipments early this year, most continue to rely on the spot freight market to move goods.”. As noted by DC Velocity , “ most freight forwarders, traders, and shippers expect more disruption in the 2022 third-quarter peak season than they felt last year.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MARCH 12, 2020

Using technology to drive strategy and improve performance—and ultimately create financial value—is top of mind for shippers today managing complex global supply chains. A key component of this technology trend is the need for a supply chain visibility platform.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 30, 2018

According to a 2017 Logistics Trends and Insights survey, 58 percent of respondents believe digitization of all services will be the most common improvement among freight forwarders in the next five years. With supply chain technology now within reach for more businesses, the case for investing in tools that drive optimization is clear.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

small and middle market enterprises (SMEs) are feeling very optimistic about the international market according to the 2018 American Express Grow Global Survey. The third annual survey of over 500 domestically-based companies selling outside of the U.S. Interestingly, the adoption of supply chain technology (e.g.,

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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 27, 2021

In a McKinsey surveyed, 59% of participants stated that a lack of executive vision was a significant obstacle to the digital transformation of their organization. [2] Supply chain technology investments were once delegated to a specific function such as procurement or logistics. called “Digital Supply Chain Champions” ?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In our conversation, Ken spoke about some of the findings from a recent survey Logistyx conducted on cross-border holiday spending, as well as some larger trends around the state of parcel shipping. Retailers need a clear returns strategy and one that makes the process clear and easy for consumers to follow. Returns Management.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

small and middle market enterprises (SMEs) are feeling very optimistic about the international market according to the 2018 American Express Grow Global Survey. The third annual survey of over 500 domestically-based companies selling outside of the U.S. Interestingly, the adoption of supply chain technology (e.g.,

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Women in Trucking

JULY 21, 2020

With new challenges at every turn, organizations have had to completely reevaluate their plans and strategies. Technology providers were most likely to report significant changes to budget allocation priorities, while Warehousing/Distribution Center respondents were least likely to report significant changes.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. Forward-thinking supply chain professionals are looking to advanced technologies to streamline processes, improve accuracy, accelerate delivery and reduce costs. to anticipate conditions that signal an emerging demand spike.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

The November 1977 issue of Harvard Business Review carried an article titled “ Logistics – Essential to Strategy ”. Statistics from another survey revealed that 56 percent of online customers in the age group of 18-34 years look for same day delivery options. There could not have been a more accurate prediction.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

We pick up where we left off yesterday from posting the Top 10 Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014 by page views from the Cerasis blog by featuring the Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts in 2014. The survey, conducted in late 2013, asked supply chain management (SCM) professionals about their priorities for the coming year.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2021

While supply chains have undergone a digital transformation, people are still and will always be an important part of your strategy. Technology alone cannot be relied upon to drive resiliency and agility for your supply chain. Gartner, Supply Chain Brief: U.S.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Regardless of their size, companies are reassessing their global supply chain strategies. Diversification of the supply chain is good and has great benefits, but it also comes with potential risks. What are the benefits of supply chain risk diversification?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

With the current warehousing capacity crunch, technology-driven strategies along with flexibility and end-to-end visibility are the preferred solutions for transporters and warehouse operators. The impacts of consumption shifts on the supply chain. Technological platforms for warehouse management.

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Locus

MAY 12, 2023

The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo has once again, exceeded our expectations, leaving us inspired and engaged We had some thought-provoking conversations with stakeholders on the latest industry dynamics, pain points, customer expectations, and innovative supply chain strategies.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2021

Due to lean inventory strategies, many manufacturers only keep 15-30 days of inventory on hand. As the supply chain industry moves forward, real-time visibility and the ability to consume, combine, and analyze data from growing number of integrations is essential to building a responsive, resilient, competitive, and profitable strategy.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2017

A GT Nexus study found 75 percent of respondents describe digital transformation of the supply chain as “important.”. That same study found only 5 percent of those surveyed were very satisfied with their digital progress so far. While important, it takes more than executive buy-in to enable digital transformation.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

Within four months, the digital transformation had already reached most supply chain organizations. Per GT Nexus , 75 percent of executives surveyed recognized the digital supply chain as an important factor for the next five years. Unfortunately, many supply chain entities continue to hope for a better tomorrow.

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CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Speed, flexibility, and consistency are not only expectations but demands, which make supply chain execution and visibility vital to delivering a positive customer experience. . Cloud and IoT Opportunities in Supply Chain. Our partnership with Microsoft is vital to our overall strategy for this product.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2018

The impact of digital trends on the supply chain has caused plenty of excitement, but also confusion. In a 2017 Gartner survey of 318 supply chain organizations worldwide, 75% reported concerns about the governance of digital projects. Align the Supply Chain to Match the Vision .

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

A recent series of surveys conducted by a prominent industry think tank indicates that the current state of global logistics is characterized by extreme urgency and the pressure to deliver above and beyond—regardless of mode. Technology key to logistics evolution.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

For companies with existing supply chain technology, it is likely not necessary to collect new data, but to take a fresh look into a data warehouse through unused add-on and field functionalities. Analyze Performance and Manage Expectations.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 29, 2021

According to the 2020 Gartner Future of Supply Chain Survey of more than 1,300 supply chain professionals, “87% of respondents plan investments in supply chain resiliency within the next two years.”. Real-time transportation visibility platforms can no longer be considered an emerging technology.

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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 software system allows users to quote, book shipments, and track in real-time. The Future of 4PL.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

And of more than 1,000 supply chain professionals surveyed, 25 percent stated they plan to invest in AI within the next three years. While AI in supply chains has its benefits, it continues to be overhyped as a replacement for human cognitive abilities.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

In a Software Advice survey , respondents were asked to identify how the implementation costs of a WMS affected their decision. Most respondents in the survey reported implementation costs below $13,000 for web-based options, and on-premises fees of less than $90,000. Implementation Costs.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Inventory tracking is among the top areas most impacted by omnichannel supply chain strategies, and consumer spending habits are forcing inventory tracking technology to evolve, making sure consumers can get the products they want, through the media and channels they want, and at the prices they want.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

However, “39% said they haven’t made changes to increase their inherent agility over the past five years and 15% reported decreasing supply chain nimbleness to reduce cost.” According to the survey, both parties said that it was the main factor in their decision-making process. “To Re)Examining the Supply Chain.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

According to this year’s survey by Harvard Business Review Analytics Services, the top business drivers for adopting cloud and hybrid-cloud technology are: Business agility/flexibility – 49%. Doug Surrett is Chief Product Strategist for BluJay Solutions , where he oversees the company’s product convergence and expansion strategy.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2019

According to the survey, companies’ top reasons for looking externally for employees are a need for a new employee skill set to accommodate changes in strategy, updates in technology and innovation, and lack of “bench talent” (or internal employees) to move up into larger roles.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

Source : Logistics Management 2018 Distribution Center Survey. . New Networks, New Tools, New Strategies. 2019: Another Big Year for Supply Chain Technology. Statistic: A mere 10% of distribution centres exclusively handle pallets, while 66% handle a mixture of pallets, cases, split cases, and pieces. .

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Technology poses the greatest opportunity for small- and medium-sized businesses to take advantage of innovative tools to ensure end-to-end tracking, visibility , and processing of products. In a Logistics Viewpoint survey , 50 percent of businesses reported sharing inventory across all channels or engaging in omni-channel practices.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

truck drivers still use paper logs to track hours of service, despite the federal mandate, says a new survey with 2,400 respondents from software-as-a-service (SaaS) company Teletrac Navman that provides GPS fleet tracking. . Even still, one-third of U.S. But contrary to popular belief, fines are regularly being issued to carriers.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2015

Jabil sponsored a global Dimensional Research survey to capture hard data on current experiences, challenges and trends with the supply chains of electronics manufacturing companies. INFOGRAPHIC: 3 Core Supply Chain Management Trends in 2015 Changing SCM Forever.

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