Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

A recent report says that more than 77% of companies said, in a survey, that they are investing in deeper and more collaborative supplier relationships to improve resilience and agility. It directly affects the bottom line, making it crucial to manage effectively.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

However, a new study shows that the deterioration in receivables is masked by a significant slowing of payments to suppliers. days longer to pay than in 2016 and improving Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) by increasing it to 56.7 Overall, the survey found the companies had a Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) of 33.8 to 51 days.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

According to Deloitte’s 2017 Millennial Survey , millennials like to feel impactful in their workplace and believe they have a high degree of accountability when it comes to things like customer satisfaction, organizational integrity, reputation and the products and services provided. Having a strong sense of purpose is also important.

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Ottawa Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

A 2016 study by 3PLstudy.com showed that 83% of 3PL respondents felt that using a logistics partner directly contributed to better relationships with their clients and 70% reported declining logistics costs. Study participants represented manufacturing, retail, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and other industries.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

To know the most difficult challenges as perceived by supply chain professionals, we turn to the SCM World’s 2017 Future of Supply Chain survey. Besides, these risks are much more serious (for example, there were about 134,000 reported cyber-attacks on businesses in 2017 , or almost 50 percent increase from 2016).

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AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

According to Deloitte’s 2017 Millennial Survey , millennials like to feel impactful in their workplace and believe they have a high degree of accountability when it comes to things like customer satisfaction, organizational integrity, reputation and the products and services provided. Having a strong sense of purpose is also important.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

While studies show that consumers want sustainable products, only 5%-10% will actually pay a price differential for that,” Sheffi says. About 11% of carriers have vehicles that use a fuel other than diesel or biodiesel blends, according to a 2016 survey by ATRI.

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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. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. Supply Chain Strategy.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

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. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. Supply Chain Strategy.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2015

The FMCSA is aiming to increase minimum carrier liability insurance levels in 2016, and is asking for input from both carriers and brokers. What’s important is that the Trucker Alliance (TA), a lobbying group comprised of larger companies in the industry, is already making its opinions known on the subject by releasing an extensive study.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

A study by Wharton Business School found that this group is mainly interested in supporting brands that are ethical, caring and strive to do the right thing. Content Summary: In 2016, the company marked 10 years of operating as a carbon neutral company. What makes a brand trustworthy to Millennials and Gen Z? . DataTable subpages.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2016

percent net increase in revenue for 2016 , and as we’ve briefly mentioned past blogs , technologies such as predictive data analytics, virtual reality, smart connectivity and 3-D printing will drive this growth and reshape the global economic competition between U.S. The ISM projects a 4.1 and Chinese manufacturers. manufacturers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The study, which was carried out amongst 102 of the top companies in the sector with a combined company revenue of over £18bn, revealed the biggest fall in confidence since 2015, with over half (60.8%) saying conditions have become more difficult in the past year.

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Freightos

JUNE 28, 2017

A White House report from 2016 estimated that 80%-100% of long-haul trucking jobs may be threatened by artificial intelligence. A more recent study on the topic of freight differentiation found that over 70% of senior forwarders envisage the cost savings from automating processes being ploughed back into growth. DOWNLOAD SURVEY.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In fact, in November 2016, a survey of shippers published by the Journal of Commerce found that shippers didn’t “appear to believe capacity will tighten considerably in advance of a federal electronic logging mandate for all interstate truck drivers scheduled to take effect next December 1.”

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Of course, the above case studies are merely summaries of the changes these high-profile brands made to their supply chains. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The Path to Cost Reduction: As in a number of the studies we’ve explored here, technology played a large part in solving Sunsweet’s problems. Sunsweet Growers.

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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.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 11, 2018

Those are some of the key takeaways of the global UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper Global Study issued this week by UPS and comScore Inc. The survey is based on feedback from a comScore survey of more than 18,000 global online shoppers and was issued over the first three quarters of 2017. Looking at the 5-9 p.m. for next day).

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

According to the findings from the “26th Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends (Masters of Logistics)”, more companies are beginning to understand that new business models and new competition in the field are changing customer expectations. and 30.9%, respectively,” says Logistics Management. The Structure of Service.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The findings were derived from an online survey of 250 executives at leading U.S. Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) benchmarking study saw the latter concern jump from 10th place in 2016 to first in 2017, a reflection of the change in Administrations and the President’s often harsh words for global trade.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2018

vehicles last year, an increase of almost 9% compared to 2016, and the forecast for 2020 is for 5m units. vehicles were exported last year, up 12% on 2016. Audi built completely new systems into its plant at San José Chiapa when it set up operations in September 2016 to make the Q5. Mexico made 3.8m

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The Logistics Academy

JUNE 29, 2017

billion in 2016, according to a BI Global Intelligence survey. It implemented AutoStore in 2016 to gain high-density storage and fast picking, says Brian Janusz, global program manager at Radwell. The Internet of Things (IoT) is making its way into every aspect of life. By 2021, 22.5 The world will invest $4.8

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 28, 2020

retail sales to more than 9%, reflecting a 3,000% increase in e-commerce sales, according to a study by the American Transportation Research Institute. between 2007 and 2016 compared to 4.4% A study by Emarsys reported that online retail growth year-over-year increased 118% in the week leading up to May 3 as consumers stayed home.

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Airfreight Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

According to a 2016 survey by comScore and UPS , consumers purchase half of their goods online. The survey shows a growing number of online shoppers of 3% and 4%, comparing to 2015 and 2014 respectively. Robotics Is the Answer.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

“Although a number of surveys show consumers say they want sustainable products, only a small percentage of them are actually willing to pay more to buy sustainable products,” Sheffi notes. Posted on: May, 22 2016. Posted on: May, 26 2016. Posted on: May, 26 2016.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

“The dire predictions that robots are going to take our jobs are overstated,” said Susan Lund, co-author of the study for McKinsey, adding “There will be enough jobs for everyone in most sectors.” Posted on: May, 22 2016. Posted on: May, 26 2016. Posted on: May, 26 2016.

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Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Over the first ten months of 2018, Brazil’s GDP rose by around 1.3%, after one of its longest recessions in history, and according to a Central Bank survey of economists, this should edge up to around 2.5% Tegma experienced a sharp fall in volumes as car sales dropped in 2015-2016 but says it is now well positioned for further growth.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2016

According to a PwC and Zpryme Survey , the use of robots is impacting workers by creating new job opportunities in the field of robot repair and Engineering of advanced robotics and systems. So, how does this affect the workforce. Each of these questions represent a new challenge to the manufacturing industry.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2017

At the close of 2016, the 21 st Annual Third-Party Logistics Study found the overall use of third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) is increasing, but the types of logistics services utilized indicate the industry is entering a shift in how it operates. 3PLs and Shippers Report Positive Partnership Outcomes.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

We saw that starting to turn around in 2016 and continued to accelerate into 2017," he notes. A 2014 study by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte projected that employment in manufacturing and warehousing would fall a 2 to 3.5 Kearney and co-author of the report. "In In 2015 it was a dark story if you were a carrier.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2017

Editors Note: Today's blog is from our friends at Fronetics who report their takeaways regarding manufacturing content marketing in 2016. The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) has released the results of its annual manufacturing content marketing survey, and there have been some big changes since last year.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

He predicts that this will rise to just over 50% by 2016 and to more than 80% by 2020. Supply Chain 2014 Infographic: The State of the Supply Chain: I recently came across an interesting infographic from SAPinsider and insiderPROFILES that showcased a survey around the State of Supply Chain 2014. Read the Full Blog Post.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 5, 2019

In the World Bank’s Trading Across Borders survey, which measures the time and expense involved in importing and exporting goods, Nigeria ranks near the bottom of the list at 182 out of 190 countries, below Syria and Afghanistan. . available for a feasibility study into the construction of the long-awaited Abidjan-Lagos corridor. .

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

As explained in a recent interview, “ 2016 Telecommunications Industry Outlook ,” with Craig Wigginton , vice chairman of Deloitte & Touche LLP, “mobile devices and related broadband connectivity continue to be more and more embedded in the fabric of society today.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 5, 2018

billion net loss in FY 2016. Congress also killed the opportunity to save significant dollars by eliminating Saturday Mail Delivery (keeping Package delivery), Surveys showed Americans were in favor of this change.”. billion net loss, which was steeper than the FY 2017 $2.7 billion net loss, while not as severe as the $5.5

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