Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, agility and resilience must be taken to an entirely new level post pandemic. 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.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Disruptions like the pandemic, supply shortages, global trade barriers, high customer expectations and inflation all add tremendous pressure on the procurement process. According to SYSPRO Research 70% of manufacturing businesses experienced material handling and supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Disruptions like the pandemic, supply shortages, global trade barriers, high customer expectations and inflation all add tremendous pressure on the procurement process. According to SYSPRO Research 70% of manufacturing businesses experienced material handling and supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. IoT makes use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips that “talk” to each other.

Manufacturing Procurement 107

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

A look at the supply chain trends and technology that will come into play in 2018. While predicting the future is never an easy task, in order to be competitive all businesses need to be able to accurately anticipate what trends will affect them in the coming year. Kristi Montgomery, VP of innovation, Kenco. Investing in Innovation.

Supply Chain Design Software 144

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

This means that you can target very specific parts of your demand data and dynamically run different scenarios in those conditions to measure its effect. On top of this, after demand has been adjusted, demand simulations can be run to study the behavior of your resources over time as demand continues to increase or decrease. .

Scenario Planning 144

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. When looking at the market, technology is at the forefront of the major trends. Today, it’s all about the data. Companies are partnering with data aggregators to get a better idea of when shipments will arrive.

Transportation 116

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Enterprises that did not adapt to new trends faced the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. Welcome to 2022: Top 10 Supply chain logistics trends to watch out for 2022. The year 2021 has proved it once again that Tom McCarthy was right.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

As part of the 2022 26th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study , 89% of shippers and 98% of third-party logistics providers reported that their relationships have been successful. NTT Data and Penske Logistics are the major sponsors of the 2022 edition. The majority of both groups report that their relationships are successful.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In addition to the digitisation of industry and commerce, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have also emphasised the importance of supply chain management and sourcing. Ralf Duester, board member of the SCM software specialist Setlog , summarises which trends will shape the year 2022. New legislation is driving the pace.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Potential Factors in Declining Margins To get to the root of the problem, understanding the costs of production or purchasing will be a necessary starting point, but typically, more information will be needed. Some customers are very good at finding loopholes to reduce their purchasing costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. When looking at the market, technology is at the forefront of the major trends. Today, it’s all about the data. Companies are partnering with data aggregators to get a better idea of when shipments will arrive.

Transportation 86

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Predictive Analysis in Logistics and Supply Chain: How to Apply | Image source: Pexels In logistics, predictive analysis is simply the process of identifying and forecasting patterns, trends, and behaviors in both human and machine learning approaches, data, and algorithms. This ratio increased to 54% in 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. This new behavior means that manufacturers and retailers need to anticipate consumer needs across channels with more accuracy than ever.

Optimal Sourcing 113

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. What makes Ethereum different is that it actively encourages software development teams to use its open-source protocol to design tokens that run on top of the Ethereum blockchain.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

Our 2018 study tells us a greater percentage of Above Average Performers have “High Confidence” in inventory accuracy across all supply chain nodes compared to Average & Below Performers. That said, as we further evaluate the data we find even Above Average Performers have significant room for improvement.

Inventory 83

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

Take a look at how the IoT supply chain is changing the landscape in terms of equipment functionality, shipping processes, invoicing and payments, and analysis of trends. Most manufacturing processes heavily rely on the use of machinery. Automated Data Transfers. IoT and Machine Functionality.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 23, 2021

Cloud computing and big data offer opportunities for many businesses across the globe. Function 2: Optimizing manufacturing processes. Companies are optimizing their manufacturing processes through artificial intelligence. Accurate data in real-time is the key to success. Logistics and supply chains fall in this category.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

To overcome these challenges, many manufacturers are bringing their operations closer to home and more literally, under one roof. Manufacturers typically occupy a space in the middle of this chain, but through vertical integration, they can extend their reach, and profits, within the value chain. Why is vertical integration growing?

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

This means that you can target very specific parts of your demand data and dynamically run different scenarios in those conditions to measure its effect. On top of this, after demand has been adjusted, demand simulations can be run to study the behavior of your resources over time as demand continues to increase or decrease. .

Scenario Planning 71

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Case Study. What can retailers and manufacturers do to keep up with high demand. Having visibility into data that can help accurately predict trends during holidays, such as Halloween, will be key for retailers to solve the consumer demand mystery and ensuring maximized profits this year. Americans purchase 600 lbs.

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Locus

MAY 15, 2023

The direct-to-consumer (D2C) model has been gaining popularity among customers for some time now as manufacturers get a lot more room to provide customized brand experiences that bring a lot more delight to consumers, which in turn strengthen brand loyalty.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 30, 2020

Until the Coronavirus began wreaking its havoc, global companies could run their supply chains on the assumption that disruptions would be rare and short-lived, and that products should be sourced, produced, and distributed at the cheapest locations to be found, wherever in the world that may be. 3) Shorten Your Supply Chain—Source Locally.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

To reiterate that reshoring is more than just hype and a very important topic for us to consider the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study found that 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. In fact, since the recession, more manufacturing companies have been lost than gained in the U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Source: Gartner, Forecast Snapshot: Prescriptive Analytics Software, Worldwide, 2019. Prescriptive Analytics platforms , as defined by Gartner , “primarily focus on creating optimization solutions,” providing “data prep, prescriptive model building, model management and model deployment in various business processes.”

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2018

In an era where technology is continuing to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the newly released 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study (#3PLStudy) highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. The publication, available at no cost at www.3PLStudy.com

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Cloud & Big Data. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Case Studies. |. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Procurement Blog.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Nashville, TN — In an era where technology is continuing to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the newly released 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study (#3PLStudy) highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. The publication, available at www.3PLStudy.com

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Ralf Duester, board member of the Bochum-based SCM software specialist Setlog, shows which trends will be important in 2024. His statements are based not only on discussions with experts from the industry and research, but also on data from Setlog customers who use the SCM tool OSCA. At a glance: The top ten SCM trends in 2024 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2021

is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. Cardinal has chosen not to work with some carriers that could not meet their standards for “data readiness.” domestic deliveries every day.

Optimal Sourcing 83

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Cloud & Big Data. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Case Studies. |. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Automotive. Healthcare.

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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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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Note: The following is an excerpt from “ Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: Top 5 Inventory Insights ,” based on research conducted by Adelante SCM and LEGACY Supply Chain Services with input from nearly 100 supply chain professionals from retail, manufacturing, and logistics service providers companies in the United States and Canada.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 2, 2023

But before you jump onto the bandwagon, you’ll want to conduct a very thorough niche market study. Historical Trends: Is this niche growing, holding steady, or heading downhill? These often indicate rising trends and problems you can solve. These often indicate rising trends and problems you can solve.

eCommerce 52

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Source: Gartner, Forecast Snapshot: Prescriptive Analytics Software, Worldwide, 2019. Prescriptive Analytics platforms , as defined by Gartner , “primarily focus on creating optimization solutions,” providing “data prep, prescriptive model building, model management and model deployment in various business processes.”

Optimal Sourcing 83

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 7, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Cloud & Big Data. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Case Studies. |. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Automotive. Healthcare.

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