Convey survey takes long look at key holiday delivery challenges for retailers
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OCTOBER 7, 2020
Findings for the survey were based on feedback from 1,600 United States-based consumers.
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Predicting delivery window with 10-minute accuracy
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 13, 2022
We currently measure an average of 13 visits a day for each recipient, some of whom are so eagerly awaiting delivery that they click up to 35 times in the course of delivery,” reports Adrian Wilhelm, product manager at Bettermile. Real-time tracking is a popular service. “We Our customers are aware of this.
How to Earn an A+ in Customer Service
3PL Insights
APRIL 20, 2021
And, if over time, the customers’ needs change course, a good customer service associate adapts and brings in the right people to accomplish the task. Evans distributes a series of customer surveys to track progress. Surveys capture feedback at critical points in a customer relationship: Within 90 days of onboarding a new customer.
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Predicting delivery window with 10-minute accuracy
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 13, 2022
We currently measure an average of 13 visits a day for each recipient, some of whom are so eagerly awaiting delivery that they click up to 35 times in the course of delivery,” reports Adrian Wilhelm, product manager at Bettermile. Real-time tracking is a popular service. “We Our customers are aware of this.
Invest in These Capabilities to Drive Supply Chain Excellence
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Our recent survey showed that only 17% of organizations make it a priority to invest in innovation. Prescriptive analytics “describes a set of analytical capabilities that finds a course of action to meet a predefined objective, such as maximizing revenue or minimizing costs.” Firefighting is the norm. Prescriptive Analytics.
What Lessons a Table Fable Teaches About Supply Chain Orchestration
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 19, 2023
As supply chains have grown in complexity and length, siloed thinking and processes are no longer able to meet this objective. A supply chain should be set up for the end-to-end orchestration of people, and physical, digital, and financial assets, to meet customer expectations and corporate goals. And employees to run them.
3 Questions from Your Future Supply Chain Talent
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 11, 2021
In a white paper on “ How reinventing the supply chain can transform the planner role ,” consulting firm EY cites their research that lack of the right supply chain talent is the second highest challenge to meeting supply chain goals. As semesters unfolded, students saw course syllabi come to life in news headlines.
Why Planning and Forecasting are More Important Than Ever
Now, That's Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2021
When sales forecasts are accurate, companies know they’ll have enough product supply to meet customer demand for those goods. And even if there’s an imbalance, good forecasts allow organizations to course-correct before a real problem emerges. Covering the Demand.
Building Brand Loyalty with Last-Mile Logistics
Morai Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2018
In fact, a staggering 88% of consumers who participated in the 2018 Global Consumer Insights Survey , confirmed they would pay more for ‘same-day or faster delivery’. Over the course of the past several months, Morai Logistics has highlighted a significant rise in e-commerce shopping. Delivering to E-commerce Markets. Trillion by 2021.
Freight Market Intelligence: Data is crucial, but context is king
Freightos
APRIL 27, 2023
The article presents findings from a survey conducted across over 200 global supply chain professionals to highlight how the pandemic has increased the need for freight market intelligence and how it continues to be relevant even as supply chain issues resolve. Real world, meet data. So what’s next for global freight data?
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7 Tips: A Guide to Mastering Procurement
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Procurement helps companies adapt, meet new regulatory requirements and shift supply to optimize an evolving tariff landscape. This is a key reason why so many companies switch providers—they realize too late that the technology doesn’t meet their ongoing needs. Be proactive about your suppliers! Change can be a good thing.
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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Our recent Demand Forecasting survey shows that teams anticipate more complexity in the supply chain. Companies are already realizing that for S&OP meetings to be effective, they need to get to insights faster. The landscape is changing in Europe, with the UK officially out of the EU.
Suppliers Losing Revenue Due to Cross-Channel Challenges
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 20, 2018
In fact, 53% of merchants and suppliers experience a knowledge gap within their organization when it comes to understanding the value of cross-channel capabilities, according to 1WorldSync’s Charting Course for Global Commerce. Merchants and Suppliers Face Significant Roadblocks in Navigating Cross-Channel Commerce.
This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
The American and Canadian militaries believe that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government said it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had blown off course. In its January survey of grocery executives and consumers, Grocery Doppio, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based January imports dropped 32.3
Five ways to upskill your HGV drivers
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Recent surveys have shown that companies that score highly on their employee development opportunities see 93% less attrition and this also tends to be a contributing factor within the businesses that rank highly in studies such as the Sunday Times Best Places to Work. 2: Upgrade Licences.
Internet Coping with COVID-19 Havoc, but Online Orders Taking Strain
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 21, 2020
Whether business systems are weathering the storm is of course of primary concern to supply chain managers, especially at a time like this, when stress-testing all links in the chain can facilitate shrewd business continuity decisions. How are SCM Systems Managing? Human Vulnerability is the Main System Constraint.
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Project Management Framework for Today’s 3PL
Blue Grace Logistics
JULY 20, 2022
This still holds true with 45% of survey participants citing inconsistent practices and processes across teams as one of the top challenges in adopting project management implementation. These might include mass email, daily meetings to be in contact, and shared documents across the team. It ensures that no details are overlooked.
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Invest in These Capabilities to Drive Supply Chain Excellence
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Our recent survey showed that only 17% of organizations make it a priority to invest in innovation. Prescriptive analytics “describes a set of analytical capabilities that finds a course of action to meet a predefined objective, such as maximizing revenue or minimizing costs.” Firefighting is the norm. Prescriptive Analytics.
Unlocking the Value of Gender Equality in Supply Chains
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 3, 2020
A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough.
Unlocking the Value of Gender Equality in Supply Chains
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 3, 2020
A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough.
3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Our recent Demand Forecasting survey shows that teams anticipate more complexity in the supply chain. Companies are already realizing that for S&OP meetings to be effective, they need to get to insights faster. The landscape is changing in Europe, with the UK officially out of the EU.
What’s going on with global supply chains: A primer for the casual consumer
Freightos
JUNE 15, 2021
So to meet capacity, airlines started to convert passenger planes into cargo planes at scale. And, of course, when anyone buys goods in a store, part of that cost is freight. A third of all cargo is carried in passenger planes. Credit: Lufthansa ). But back to those containers… The cost of global shipping rises.
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What is Supply Chain Resilience?
GlobalTranz
APRIL 6, 2021
Of course, toilet paper and paper towels were in short supply as well. In a survey commissioned by GlobalTranz, 59% of supply chain decision-makers reported being concerned about not having the proper workforce to meet customer demand. Manufacturing and supply chains couldn’t ramp up fast enough.
Customer remains focal point for the future of intralogistics
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 1, 2022
That is why we have conducted extensive surveys and analysis. Data transparency is also key to another opportunity – meeting delivery deadlines by creating robust supply chains. BB: But if course on the customer! We have been talking about a new era lately, and we don’t just mean the industry, but all of Europe as well!
“The focal point of intralogistics remains the customer”
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 13, 2022
That is why we have conducted extensive surveys and analysis. Data transparency is also key to another opportunity – meeting delivery deadlines by creating robust supply chains. A: But of course on the customer! We have been talking about a new era lately, and we don’t just mean the industry, but all of Europe as well!
Using Predictive Analytics For Better Supply Chain Resilience
Blue Grace Logistics
JULY 27, 2021
51% of the respondents in a global Reuters survey felt that the most perplexing challenge is the unpredictable nature of consumer demand. Of course, these sophisticated automated models will not give the full picture either, especially in a market run by the pandemic. Demand forecasting is hard. Concept of Predictive Analytics.
Hiring and Retaining Great Employees Is More Important Than Ever
WorkWave
MAY 20, 2022
Many technicians also encountered issues in renewing their licenses due to an inability to meet in-person training hour requirements amidst restrictions governing whether group courses and other gatherings could be held.
Shippers Growing Success With 3PLs
Blue Grace Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Shippers, of course, have higher expectations of their service providers and third-party providers have responded by increasing not only their service offerings but also their innovations when it comes to overcoming challenges within the current market environment. Current Global Market Challenges.
4 Tips for Optimizing Your eCommerce Store for Same-Day Deliveries
GoShip Blog
JULY 7, 2022
According to a survey by Gatepoint Research, 40% of retailers plan to focus on this as one of their key priorities for 2022. DOMS also help meet consumer demand by ensuring there’s enough workers at each fulfillment center on any given day. The growing trend of same-day delivery. Don’t Be Afraid of Price Hikes.
8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 7, 2020
Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. 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.
Industry 4.0: Building the right skills to meet the factory of the future
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JUNE 27, 2022
A meeting between two pioneers during a cocktail party in 1956 turned out to be a defining moment in the world of manufacturing. Of course, robotics does not tell the full story, as the world of manufacturing has evolved even further over the last few decades, with the rise of data and smart, autonomous systems. The post Industry 4.0:
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7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 9, 2019
Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. 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.
Contract Logistics: What’s the Outlook for 2019?
Now, That's Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2019
Of course, keeping up with those order volumes on the manufacturing side isn’t easy. As he surveys the contract logistics environment and looks ahead to the next 12 months, Schoenfeld sees a growing number of U.S. Neither is dealing with transportation challenges like the driver shortage and capacity crunches.
5 Areas of Focus to Personalize the E-Commerce Experience in an Omni-Channel Supply Chain World
GlobalTranz
MAY 28, 2015
The main aim of any website owner is to make his customers feel like special guests and provide them with smart website services, which will be able to meet their personal and business needs and preferences. Allow your clients to comment and complete surveys and reviews you place at your website. Personalized E-Mail Campaign.
Today’s Freight Capacity Crisis: Where Do We Go from Here?
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2018
More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation. Everything Has Changed.
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Supply Chain Optimization: Everything You Need to Know
Bringg
MARCH 24, 2021
To meet the new demand, companies will have to adjust their operations for greater efficiency, flexibility, and cost reduction. According to a recent survey, only 15% of companies reported having either automated reporting or conveyance processes, and another 46% plan on automating reporting in the near future.
The 11 Most Popular Blog Posts on Business in 2014
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 31, 2014
Obamacare: Minimum Essential Coverage vs. Qualified Healthcare Plan : I’m a part-time worker and my current employer offers health insurance that does not meet the minimum standards of the Affordable Care Act,” Rickels wrote. “I We hear about it every day on the news, across the web and survey after survey confirms that.
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State of Global Logistics: Delivering above and beyond
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. Furthermore, they want their carriers to stay focused on meeting evolving consumer needs.
How VR, 3D Printing & Predictive Analytics in the IOT are Currently Powering the Manufacturing Industry
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 17, 2017
Instead, they can use today’s information to create near real-time demand forecasts, allowing for immediate adjustment of production and distribution to meet changing demands. Of course, reports Predictive Analytics Times , analytics also possess potential to change how companies obtain the raw materials for their products.
Nearshoring & Reshoring Will Continue to Increase Thanks to these Main Benefits
GlobalTranz
APRIL 4, 2016
Of course, there are other factors affecting the American push towards reshoring and nearshoring. At minimum , a product of acceptable quality meets a set of previously agreed-upon specifications. However, quality can also be understood more broadly as the ability to quickly meet, if not anticipate, constantly changing market demand.
Are Graduate Degrees Leading to Less Job Options?
247 Customs Broker
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
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. We’ve created a simple three question survey to gather some insight into this issue and it takes only a minute.
Could the interim save Christmas?
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
As supply chains struggle to meet the challenges of a fast-recovering economy, labour scarcity and post-Brexit trading complexity, fears are growing of empty shelves leading into peak season. To better understand the reasons for this we recently ran a survey among our contacts on LinkedIn, with interesting results. Cultural alignment.
The State of Supply Chain Trends Part II: AI, Procurement, & the New Lean
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 10, 2017
Of course, the human controlling capacity for actual AI is still far from realistic, but the concept of a superior AI did make strides this year. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains.
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