Conger

MARCH 25, 2020

We analyzed 6,220 forklift repair service calls to answer the question: What are the most common forklift issues in 2019? of all work orders surveyed, the biggest category of reported issues was leaks. Travel and lift issues came in second among surveyed work orders, at 15.18% of complaints. of all work orders surveyed.

Survey 55

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 28, 2020

merchants in 2019, up 14.9% 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. The average miles driven decreased to 505 in 2019 from 800 per day in 2000, he said. Consumers spent $601.75 billion online with U.S. year over year.

Trucking 46

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

In fact, two-thirds of the companies we surveyed characterized their omni-channel fulfillment performance (relative to peers in their industry) as average or below, with 30 percent characterizing it as below average. Source: Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: 5 Key Insights to Improve Inventory Performance for 2019.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 29, 2020

Penske Logistics senior vice president of global sales Joe Carlier will join a panel of experts in a May 21 webinar hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) on the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study. Please note: The study is forward looking and was published in September 2019.

Supply Chain Planning Software 31

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic. Stay tuned! .

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2020

With China’s manufacturing capacity being the largest in the world, and the country boasting significantly lower production costs than those in the West, it will take brave entrepreneurs to completely shut down their China operations—especially those with access to China’s gargantuan consumer market. Thus began the exodus from China.

Manufacturing Procurement 110

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

From 2010 to 2020, they also reduced emissions across their global operations 52% through energy efficiency and renewable electricity. net sales were represented by suppliers who reported to one or more sustainability surveys. Currently, 65% of packaging is designed to be recyclable or reusable – up from 62% in 2019.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

This is evidenced by the “Branchencheck Flurförderzeuge” (“Industrial Trucks Sector Check”), an extensive market survey conducted by Vogel Communications Group. Particularly well represented in the survey were logistics services providers and the mechanical engineering and automotive sectors.

Materials Handling 36

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

Women tend to be safer drivers than men, points out Leah Shaver, NTI’s Chief Operating Officer. And more promising news: 76 percent of female 18- to 26-year-olds have a favorable impression of professional driving, according to a recent nationwide study by the Adcom Group, a marketing and communications firm.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic. Stay tuned! .

Scenario Planning 71

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation. In fact, IT spend as a percent of business capex crossed over the prior ~10 year average in 2019 and we see that trend extending in early 2020.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

It can be found on almost all corporate and government agendas and gender parity is seen as a hallmark of progress for modern operations. 1] In the US, the number of women-owned businesses increased by 21% between 2014 and 2019, outpacing the overall growth of businesses by 11% [2]. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough. 1] World Bank.

Supply Chain Software 36

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

It can be found on almost all corporate and government agendas and gender parity is seen as a hallmark of progress for modern operations. 1] In the US, the number of women-owned businesses increased by 21% between 2014 and 2019, outpacing the overall growth of businesses by 11% [2]. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough. 1] World Bank.

Supply Chain Software 36

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Dye said: “While the pallet and packaging industry is fully operational, ongoing challenges for logistics-focused industries in general and our sector specifically, is placing intense pressure on our members. The latest study showed a 1.5% After this incredibly difficult time this is a really positive outcome.

Packaging 56

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

This past Monday marked the first normal Boston Marathon since 2019, as the 2020 marathon was canceled due to the Covid pandemic, and the 2021 marathon was shifted to October with a smaller field. Customs and Border Protection in January that said Sime Darby used forced labor in its operations. And what a race it was.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 135

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Fewer decisions are bigger than deciding whether to operate a private fleet or outsource. Some companies believe operating a private fleet gives them more control over the business and operating costs. According to FleetSeek.com , a database of trucking operations, 344,657 private fleets are operating in the U.S.

Outsourcing 87

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

4PL companies operate at the optimisation and collaboration level while 3PL providers focus primarily on daily operations. According to a study by The Insight Partners , the global 4PL market was valued in terms of revenue at $56,472.1 million USD in 2019. The 4PL Market is Growing Exponentially. 4) Industry.

4PL 116

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Airfreight Logistics

JULY 21, 2019

UPS have released the results of its 2019 UPS Industrial Buying Dynamics Asia Pacific Study , which finds B2B buyers in the region doing much of their purchasing online, and at the same time relying heavily on offline relationships and seeking out solid after-sales service.

Procurement Analytics 28

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Freight Center

JANUARY 30, 2020

The American Trucking Research Institute (ATRI) recently published its annual Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry for 2019. Based on survey data, the ATRI recommends to “[i]dentify strategic locations on the National Freight Network for new or expanded parking ….” What Can Be Done About Truck Parking? Hours of Service (HOS).

Freight 48

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 12, 2020

A study by market research group NPD reveals how that particular market grew in value in January by 20 percent compared to a year earlier. The Chinese food delivery market, dominated by pizza orders, reached $6.138 billion (USD) in 2019, so the surge translates into millions of dollars and a significant fillip for industry leaders Ele.me

Industry 63

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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. Well … it highlights just how important the supply chain and its management are to the success of businesses operating in today’s local and global markets. .

Supply Chain Design Software 122

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

2021 pushed businesses to take giant strides in their logistics processes and operations. Planning logistics operations without understanding the future trends causes businesses to lose their significant customer base. Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9.28% from 2019 to 2026. Emphasis on driver recruitment and retention .

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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. Well… it simply highlights just how important the supply chain and its management are to the success of businesses operating in today’s local and global markets.

Supply Chain Design Software 118

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2019

with an evolving market, dynamic, data-driven, third-party logistics (3PL) companies like BlueGrace are in increasingly high demand, for their ability to navigate a changing trade landscape and help shippers optimize their operations processes. As we stand at the precipice of this modern trade revolution, the next generation of the U.S.

Digital 48

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Locus

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

A study by Harvard Business Review in 2019 found that products that were marketed as sustainable grew 5.6 Environment-friendly shipping and logistics: A company’s logistics and shipping emissions are said to be four times higher than its own operations. times faster than those that were not.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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IoT World Today

JULY 22, 2019

Large fleet operators have deployed telematics technology long before the U.S. Earlier this year, Driscoll and Associates observed in the “2019–20 U.S. We’re actually doing a survey of trucking fleets right now and gathering data from them on things like if they do or don’t use video, why or why not, when do they plan to?

Video 84

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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.

Negotiating Skills 28

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2018

John Langley, a professor at Pennsylvania State University and author of the 23 rd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing, and Balika Sonthalia, a vice president at A.T. The 3PL Study is produced by Dr. Langley and Infosys. percent through 2019 to reach a size of $195 billion. Please visit www.3PLStudy.com

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 8, 2022

Indeed, a recent survey found that nearly half of beverage distributors consider the shrinking labour pool to be the biggest threat to the smooth running of their supply chains. In the overwhelming majority of cases, responsibility for the mishap is initially deemed to lie with the truck operator. Space constraints. Cost saving.

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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. . billion, and it’s on track to exceed $200 billion in revenue in 2019. Get timely insider information that you can use to better manage your entire logistics operation.

3PL 28

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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.” That’s assuming there are no major economic events.

Capacity 68

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 21, 2019

Fitch Ratings expects port volume growth to continue in 2019, consistent with the U.S. GDP in 2019. A new benchmark study developed by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI Network) in partnership with the international port consultancy Navis is aligned with many of the Fitch Ratings conclusions. Positive expectations.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

January 31, 2019 ·. Bureau of Labor Statistics on January 4, 2019 indicated an unemployment rate of 3.9 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.

Buyer Training 28

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Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Manufacturers in the country such as General Motors (with its high-selling Onix) and Nissan, and logistics service providers such as Tegma, Penske and DHL appear optimistic about the next 12 months and the opportunities ahead, and Anfavea has predicted continued double-digit growth in sales in 2019. by the end of 2019.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

In addition, Amazon announced that it has selected Nashville for a new Center of Excellence for its Operations business , which is responsible for the company’s customer fulfillment, transportation, supply chain, and other similar activities. The Operations Center of Excellence in Nashville will create more than 5,000 jobs.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 5, 2018

And between fiscal years 2017 and 2019, total USPS net losses came in at $69 billion and is expected to lose tens of billions over the next decade. economy and in rural areas, communities, and small towns; and the state of the USPS business model, workforce, operations, costs, and pricing. billion net loss in FY 2016.

Cost Reduction 28

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 4, 2019

Shipper demands, customer expectations, and third-party logistics (3PL) capabilities are increasing as the supply chain is pushed to the forefront, notes the 2018 Third-Party Logistics Study. The lower fall percentage, intended to reduce the impact on holiday demand, will increase to 25 percent on January 1, 2019. Most Popular.

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