3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This article shares details on the Truck Tonnage Index, how the data reflects the overall economy, and other ways to interpret the data. Data Collection. The ATA creates the tonnage index through a series of surveys of its members. The index uses seasonally adjusted data and non-seasonally adjusted data.

Trucking 92

Trucking White Paper Procurement Analytics Trends 92

Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 19, 2020

At the end of March 2020, we set up a short survey sponsored by Ocean Insights. This survey which was answered by over 300 Shipping and Freight Professionals across the world collected and analysed data on three key aspects of Impact, Preparedness, and Recovery. Steve Kerig – I M-EX Global Inc – NVOCC.

Supply Chain Software 105

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Industry Survey 105

Carter Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

The Met Office, a national weather service in the United Kingdom, conducted research** in 2015 to understand how the weather impacts supply chain companies. According to the study, 47 percent of the surveyed supply chain professionals cited weather as “one of the top three factors external to their business that drives consumer demand.”

Supply Chain Software 108

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

Modern supply chains are evolving beyond anyone’s expectations due to increased use of cloud-computing technologies, wearables and advanced data analysis. In fact, up to 70 percent of companies surveyed in Europe have already implemented cloud-based solutions to enable rapid scalability and flexibility.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In 2015, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) carried out an opinion survey looking at the driver shortage crisis. Seven years later, after numerous member requests, it sought to review this matter again by launching a new survey. Goods movement. HGV work can be difficult. Final thoughts.

Government 41

Government Survey Logistics Network Optimization Software Industry 41

Carter Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

The Met Office, a national weather service in the United Kingdom, conducted research** in 2015 to understand how the weather impacts supply chain companies. According to the study, 47 percent of the surveyed supply chain professionals cited weather as “one of the top three factors external to their business that drives consumer demand.”

Supply Chain Software 60

Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Supply Chains Scenario Planning 60

Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Nearly 60 percent of those surveyed reported waiting for longer than two hours on each load. This is in line with data collected by a DAT solutions survey showing that 63 percent of drivers say they spend more than three hours waiting when loading and unloading. Freightwaves also collected data on driver wait times.

Supply Chain Planning Software 91

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Ethereum shares some common features with Bitcoin, including how it’s mined by computers and codifies unique data that can be used to track everything from transactions to an exchange of goods (more on that below). Everything from dentistry to digital advertising is getting disrupted on the Ethereum blockchain.

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Freightos

JULY 14, 2019

New Freightos survey research across hundreds of Amazon FBA importers shows that SMBs are getting hit hard by the spate of trade tariffs taking place under Section 301. 20% of Amazon sellers surveyed by Freightos said they sell on other channels, including their own website (19%).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 82

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Survey After-sales 82

247 Customs Broker

MARCH 1, 2018

If there were one clear-cut conclusion to be drawn from our “2018 Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Equipment Survey,” it would be that the outlook for spending is bullish. At the same time, the survey revealed growing interest in the use of relatively new types of technology, including robotics, drones and smart glasses.

Supply Chain Software 28

Supply Chain Software Survey Automation Supply Chain Planning Software 28

GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

Digital technologies, such as big data, business analytics, augmented reality and 3-D printing, are converging to transform the way manufacturing is done. As of January 2015, 48 percent of manufacturers said they were ready for these revolutionary changes, according to McKinsey & Company.

Modeling Software 78

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 31, 2018

Is the fully wireless workplace continues to come into focus, and as warehouse and DC managers are tasked with doing more with less while exceeding customers’ ever-evolving demands, the global market for automatic data capture (ADC) solutions is growing exponentially. Total 2015 Revenues (in millions). Top 20 ADC suppliers.

Data 28

Data Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Vendor Strategies 28

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

According to a survey of owner-operators and small fleets conducted by Bloomberg and Truckstop.com, shippers will continue to see “robust” contractual pricing for moving their truckload freight heading into 2022 thanks to solid demand and lingering capacity constraints.

Price Reduction 132

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 132

Turvo

JUNE 10, 2020

According to Supply & Demand Chain Executive , supply chain disruptions resulted in costs of more than $56 billion in 2015, and five years later, that average is on track to more than double following the coronavirus crisis. The only thing worse than not using data to make decisions is using outdated data.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 53

UL EHS- Sustainability

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Of course, the whole thing is data rich, giving brands crucial information about their customers at point of consumption. At the same time it enables brands to show they are open and transparent, while giving themselves a new edge with more detailed consumer data.” Almond finally gives retail brands a way to digitise their products.

Supply Chain Planning Software 58

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 58

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. What We Learned One of the more interesting pieces of data discovered was that “ manufacturers are less likely to use cloud software than other industries.

MRP 54

MRP White Paper Trends Survey 54

Talking Logistics

JUNE 27, 2017

Designed to improve highway safety by strengthening driver compliance with hours of service (HOS) regulations that prevent fatigue, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiated a ruling in 2015 that mandates the use of ELDs by all commercial vehicle drivers in the U.S. by December 18, 2017.

Cost Reduction 60

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

The resulting Vision2020 report was a landmark piece of bold ideas about where the function was headed in terms of organizational structure, supplier collaboration, and the rising importance of data. Come 2015, it was time to take that vision and make some quantitative observations.

Optimal Sourcing 96

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies 96

247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 24, 2018

XPO’s 2015 merger with Menlo has helped boost its brand strength. billion, and it’s on track to exceed $200 billion in revenue in 2019. The report includes data on the most common sales processes and contract lengths. It also lists operational strengths and procurement survey results. XPO Logistics and C.H.

Supply Chain Software 28

Supply Chain Software 3PL Survey Supply Chains 28

Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2017

In countless surveys over the past decade, manufacturers and retailers rank “improving supply chain visibility” as one of their top priorities. A lot of data/information is communicated in batch and serial mode, sometimes hours or days after a transaction or event occurs. What is the biggest blind spot in your supply chain?

Supply Chain Software 73

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Manufacturing Procurement Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 73

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

The projects will supply clean energy for Amazon’s operations, including its corporate offices, fulfillment centers and Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers that support millions of customers globally. This is a full five years ahead of the original target of 2030. GW to 10.4

Logistics Network Optimization Software 134

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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%. Ability to analyze/act on data – 34%. In 2015, the United States shipped 11.8 Cost reduction/maximize IT investment – 43%.

Supply Chain Software 61

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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. The results show some of the biggest supply chain management trends in supply chains for 2015. The implication of this capability will be immense.

Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chains Trends 120

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2016

In business why wouldn’t you measure your performance against your peers and against relevant industry sector data? Members of the USMTO provide order acquisition data each month and this information is then compiled into a report showing the orders placed in 5 different regions of the USA. USMTO order for May 2016 were 18.2%

Manufacturing Procurement 50

Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Ordering Procurement Solutions 50

Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

In 2015 it was a dark story if you were a carrier. According to one software executive, a major stumbling block is the extraordinary growth of data systems is expected to process. Perhaps AI will provide the solution to the challenges posed by Big Data in the future, but business continues to struggle with it now.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

In its special report called: ‘Shortfall in UK Labour Supply to Persist’ it detects a ‘curious movement in the UK work demographic’, with a significant proportion of over 50s having left the workforce, and estimates that had the UK’s labour force continued to grow at its 2015-2019 trend rate, it would be around 2.5% bigger than it is today.

Buyer Training 52

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

as: Connected, intelligent products that communicate with users, new digital business models that harness collected data to offer additional services and as-a-service products, products on the assembly line that tell shop floor machinery how they are to be processed. According to Accenture, they define Industry 4.0

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Digital Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 100

247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Rigorous data is scarce is in this area. Data from the National Science Foundation’s 2015 Survey of Doctorate Recipients reveals an unemployment rate for science, engineering and health (SEH) Doctorates is 1.78%, compared to the national average of around 4% at the time. It is completely anonymous.

Buyer Training 28

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

What’s key to making this work: big data visibility, flexible processes, and an agile ecosystem that can move swiftly to serve an increasingly fragmenting, but exceptionally demanding consumer base. 1 One consultancy believes the change will happen even faster, with 1 billion new buyers opening their wallets by 2015.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Digital 97

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The more data they have, the more they will be able to know which steps to take so that all the information gathered can be turned into information that is meaningful and can be used for decision making. Revenues, and in turn profits, took a turn for the worse in 2015 due to stagnating volumes and over-capacity. Smart Technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 85

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Trends 85

Transporeon

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Ocean freight rates are expected to increase significantly in 2017 Based on a survey conducted by our benchmarking partners Xeneta , more than half (56%) of the respondents expect rates to increase while 44% believe rates will remain stable. Most importantly, no one expects that rates will decline in 2017.

Price Reduction 48

Price Reduction Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Freight 48

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. Indicators are that the worker deficit could rise to over 2 million unfilled jobs in the next decade. Skills Shortages.

Buyer Training 104

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Since 2002, Armstrong & Associates has surveyed 3PL managers and shippers to identify the most recognizable brands in third-party logistics. . XPO’s 2015 merger with Menlo has helped boost its brand strength. As reported in Logistics Management, DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding once again topped the list. . Meanwhile, C.H.

3PL 28

3PL Supply Chains Scenario Planning Trends 28

247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The difference between the factories of the future and those of the past, the researchers say, will result from the development of new “cyber-physical systems”, where products, workers and machines exist in a sea of digital data. Fast, reliable networks, based on internet technologies, will allow data to flow freely to wherever it is needed.

Supply Chain Design Software 28

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

In our recent blog post on the future of procurement , we discussed how the majority of respondents in a given survey reported procurement as a long-term career in manufacturing. After all, proposed solutions do not cost a company anything beyond data review until implementing those solutions. How Much Will Procurement Grow in 2016?

Manufacturing Procurement 56

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions 56

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. In fact, BLS data reports slightly more than 3.0

Automation 107

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Transporeon

APRIL 2, 2019

Checking the background info In 2015, the ocean freight rate trend was distinctly downwards – the SCFI declined from around 1,000 to just 500 during the year. Many shippers expect prices to remain stable (44%) but no-one thinks that rates will decline (Transporeon/Xeneta survey, 2016).

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