The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Jim is the Founder and President of Logistics Marketing Advisors, a full-service marketing agency exclusively focused on helping logistics businesses drive profitable growth. About Jim Bierfeldt Jim Bierfeldt is the Founder and President of Logistics Marketing Advisors.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

On the heels of last year’s boom in online shopping, this latest survey reveals that companies have confidence in their e-commerce strategies ahead of the official 2021 peak shipping season that traditionally runs from September through December.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The results of the research report How Bad Is the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge?

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2021

Independent c ustomer vote s from two industry leading publications acknowledg e BlueGrace Logistics as a preeminent Third-Party Logistic s (3PL) operator for providing outstanding solutions and services based on recent customer surveys.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2021

Independent c ustomer vote s from two industry leading publications acknowledg e BlueGrace Logistics as a preeminent Third-Party Logistic s (3PL) operator for providing outstanding solutions and services based on recent customer surveys.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2022

a global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics and financial services, has released new data from its BOXpoll survey revealing key insights for UK retailers selling to US consumers. The BOXpoll survey questioned 400 US-located online shoppers who purchased from UK brands in the past six months.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

While technology is a key part of digital transformation in logistics and transportation, strategy, structure and processes must be aligned accordingly to create value for the company and its supply chain partners.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Streamlining pre-shipping efforts creates efficiency and visibility In an IDC research survey, supply chain executives agree, “visibility, agility, supply diversification, and collaboration strategies” are the top responses for companies to mitigate supply chain risk from disruption.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2022

Escher , a global leader transforming postal operators and couriers, has published the results of its fifth annual Future of Posts survey. This survey came as businesses were emerging from pandemic operations and makes it clear that Posts continue to focus on the opportunity presented by e-commerce and customer-focused priorities.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 29, 2020

Shipping and freight professionals want to change their supply chain strategies post-Covid, according to a recent survey. Answered by over 300 Shipping and Freight Professionals across the world, the survey brought out some key indicators that will inform the future course of global supply chains. Find more details here.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 14, 2021

The weight of COVID-19 saw supply chains buckle, as stakeholders had little visibility into end-to-end logistics operations. Market analysts at project44 have created a survey to dig deeper into issues stemming from port congestion and the capacity strain to identify strategies that businesses are taking to navigate this tricky environment.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

From Deloitte comes their Deloitte Blockchain Survey 2017. It’s an online report of their findings. The report is about investing and executive views in the blockchain technology. There’s a lot of floundering as you would expect from a new technology that’s poorly … Continue reading →

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Mark Derks, BlueGrace Chief Marketing Officer June 23, 2023 In the dynamic and ever-evolving logistics landscape, having access to accurate and timely data is essential. Q3 reveals a positive trend in anticipated revenue, with only a 4% decrease reported across all shippers surveyed. Agile operations. Collaborative partnerships.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. billion worth, the survey found. But as of today, Punxsutawney Phil is calling for an early spring. percent, or $24.5

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IoT World Today

OCTOBER 15, 2020

As organizations continue to adapt to the roller-coaster ride of 2020, some leaders’ pre-pandemic IT strategies brought business resilience even as COVID-19 struck. Indeed, some organizations spent several years laying the foundations for data-driven strategy and remote operations even prior to COVID-19.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

Survey your users to avoid unseen pitfalls and make sure you’re actually purchasing a solution that provides a good user experience. Prior to Lucas, Kyle held roles in international logistics and warehousing for global logistics providers. Leverage this expertise and learn from employees.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

million shoppers hit the stores and the internet to capitalize on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. The top gifts were clothes and accessories, which about half of those surveyed purchased, and toys, which nearly a third of people surveyed bought.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Editor's Note: Our friend, Jim Bierfeldt with LogisticsMarketing.com , came up with a 3PL Survey for buyers of logistics services. Take the survey below. Over the past few years, we have surveyed about 350 different buyers of logistics services. Three themes emerged from survey results : YOU DON’T KNOW MY BUSINESS!

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DC Velocity

MARCH 14, 2018

The workdays can be long and the technology a bit behind the times, but logistics and supply chain management is still a satisfying career, said respondents to our 15th annual Salary Survey.

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Locus

MAY 20, 2024

A recent survey forecasts that retail sales will soar to $32.76 As retailers prepare to navigate this vast sea of potential sales, understanding the intricate world of logistics becomes imperative to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. In a way, this model is a win-win as it saves return logistics costs for retail businesses.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Manufacturing executives expect their supply chains to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic looking quite different than they did previously, according to a new survey conducted… The post Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report Shows Less Reliance on China appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

For the past day, an important news story has been making headlines in the logistics management communities in the US. So, knowing more about order fulfillment, its importance, process, and strategies is critical. Read Also: How Delivery Logistics Software Improves On-Time In Full (OTIF) Delivery Score 4. What’s that?

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2023

DANX Carousel Group’s thought leadership white paper, ‘Logistics 5.0: Strategy Beyond Data – Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity,’ concludes that adaptability, resilience, and carbon footprint reduction are the key areas for technology investment to focus on as the supply chain industry enters the next chapter of digital transformation.

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Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2018

This contribution is in addition to an $85 million Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem fund implemented last month. The creation of the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy is a progressive step forward. Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. Women entrepreneurs could receive up to $100,000 toward growing their businesses.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 1, 2022

Mario is the Chief Technical Officer at Reliance Partners , a commercial insurance agency specializing in risk management solutions for the transportation and logistics space. Mario Paluzzi is Chief Technology Officer of Reliance Partners , a top ranked commercial insurance agency specializing in Logistics and Transportation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

Ben is Vice President of Managed Services at Coyote Logistics , a leading global third-party logistics provider. About Ben Steffes Ben Steffes is Vice President of Managed Services at Coyote Logistics, a leading global third-party logistics provider. Ben Steffes and Joe Lynch discuss 3PL outsourcing trends.

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DC Velocity

AUGUST 13, 2018

Revenue and profitability expected to rise, but concerns linger about workforce shortages, regulatory issues, and trade tariffs, TCompanies finds.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 15, 2024

Descartes Systems Group has released findings from its study What Are Companies Doing to Survive the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge? For knowledge workers, the top technology choice in the study was real-time shipment tracking (53%). According to the study, hiring labourers (e.g.,

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

With the events of 2021, including the attack on the Colonial Pipeline earlier this year, the importance of supply chain cybersecurity is among the most in-demand factors driving adoption of third-party systems and resources in logistics. Technology tools that are easy to use were cited as critical features among 93% of survey respondents.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Seventy percent of supply chain leaders are planning to invest in the circular economy in the next 18 months, according to a recent survey by global research firm, Gartner. However, only 12% of those have linked their digital and circular economy strategies so far.

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Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2023

So, where does AI stand among logistics professionals? Do logistics professionals see the same AI revolution that Gates does? That said, while many tech companies may have been using AI for years, from a logistics practitioners perspective, we’re clearly at Day 1. So instead of talking about it, we decided to ask about it.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Leading UK dedicated transport and logistics specialist LNH Transport’s share their thoughts on how B&M has successfully managed to fight through the retail landscape considering Wilko’s recent collapse. To keep up with their competitors, B&M also clearly views their supply chain strategy as an important part of their growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2021 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. It was good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors. So let’s take a look now at the 15 most popular logistics stories.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The annual report is based on ATRI's vigorous surveying system, a cumulation of responses from truck drivers, motor carriers and other industry stakeholders. Penske's work with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and its annual State of Logistics Report has touched on the crunch for drivers going as far back as 2010.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 11, 2021

Why is it that some companies get so much more business value from their transportation management strategies, tactics, and technology than everyone else? For five years, we have conducted the Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey to help answer this essential question.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2021

During a year when e-commerce sales skyrocketed, the global pandemic impacted supply chains around the globe, and transportation capacity contracted across most modes, while companies worked to get their logistics strategies realigned with this “new normal” operating environment. What’s in Store for 2021?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

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