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Digital Transformation: An Imperative for Industrial Manufacturing in 2017

GlobalTranz

Are industrial manufacturers seizing all the opportunities of a more digital world? That same study found only 5 percent of those surveyed were very satisfied with their digital progress so far. Let’s take a look at four reasons why digital transformation is an imperative in 2017 for industrial manufacturers: 1.

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Numbers Don’t Lie—Demand is Driving Industry Growth

Stord

Not surprisingly, to meet demand warehouse and storage payrolls added 2,500 hires in early 2018. The Wall Street Journal reports that trucking companies are ordering vehicles in record numbers and yet are still not meeting demand. Fleets are being called upon to deliver goods, but can’t meet demand.

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Lack of Safe Truck Parking Remains an Issue for 2021

Blue Grace Logistics

Jason’s Law Truck Parking Survey and Assessment was developed and implemented to identify driver safety problems and avoid further tragedy. These reports included a 15% hike in miles traveled between 2012 and 2017 in addition to locations that were identified as problematic in a separate survey from 2014. Who is paying for it?

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Integrated Tech Will Help Solve Driver and Skills Shortages, Says Survey

Logistics Business Magazine

These were two of the key findings from Paragon Software Systems’ annual UK customer survey, which was completed by more than 100 industry professionals. The 2019 survey results showed that technology is now playing a critical role within road transport to gain added visibility and control.

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Scaling the Supply Chain: A Comparative Analysis of Logistics in SMEs and Startups

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

To provide a comprehensive overview, the author draws from various academic studies, reports, and surveys to shed light on the latest trends and best practices in supply chain management. A recent survey by Accenture (2021) revealed that 72% of SMEs and 78% of startups are actively investing in digital supply chain solutions.

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Status Updates and ETA Top Customer Must-Haves, Says Survey

Logistics Business Magazine

Over three-quarters of consumers want to receive updates on the status of their orders when purchasing goods, and they won’t hesitate to switch brands if supply chain performance fails to meet their expectations. Seventy-eight percent of consumers surveyed expect to receive updates on the status of their orders.

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Reduced transport capacity – the shortage of drivers and its impact on industry and trade

Transporeon

Regularly since Q3 2017, many shipping companies have been confronted by transport scarcity – a problem they’ve never known before. In the second scenario, customer satisfaction is negatively affected – which is particularly difficult when companies are trying their best to meet ever-increasing customer expectations and requirements.