Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. Well, I am saying it.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Using ERP to improve purchasing transparency. Purchases that are made outside the defined procurement process fall under dark purchasing. This may happen if someone with purchasing authority neglects to submit expenses properly. Leverage ERP to enhance supplier collaboration to meet supply and demand.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Using ERP to improve purchasing transparency. Purchases that are made outside the defined procurement process fall under dark purchasing. This may happen if someone with purchasing authority neglects to submit expenses properly. Leverage ERP to enhance supplier collaboration to meet supply and demand.

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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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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

With 41% of consumers using two or more channels during the purchase process, achieving flawless fulfillment has become more of a challenge than ever. The Future of Fulfillment Vision Study: Top Trends. The post The Future of Fulfillment Vision Study appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. Compliance to U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

While it’s imperative to focus on budgets and business initiatives that will take precedence over the next year, it’s just as important to keep an eye on the big-picture trends that are shaping the industry. o9 Solutions’ supply chain experts and leaders are sharing their insights on the trends that could become prevalent in 2023 and beyond.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A recent study of 8,000 European and North American consumers found that nearly three-quarters (73 percent) of consumers experienced delivery problems in the October–December 2021 holiday shopping period. In the face of peak season order volumes, last-mile delivery has become a trigger point for defining the customer experience.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 21, 2023

Based on insight from real purchases, returns, and customer journeys across digital and physical channels, the benchmark reveals the common attributes of successful retailers and the opportunities for others to improve their customer value and modernise operations. Driving Strong Growth “Shoppers don’t see channels the way retailers do.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

To meet these demands and ensure superior delivery experiences, retailers and carriers must leverage last-mile delivery technology. Studies show that 88% of consumers have abandoned online shopping carts due to unsatisfactory delivery terms, and 85% of customers will not shop with a retailer again after a poor delivery experience.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Case Study. Rising online purchases over the past few years have increased the need for LTL. More than 70% of shipper survey respondents are currently both replenishing inventory and trying to meet demand. In response to this increased demand, LTL providers are striving to meet shipper LTL capacity and service requirements.

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FW Logsitcs

MAY 13, 2024

Businesses need to deliver orders quickly to meet customer expectations. They expect fast and efficient delivery times, often viewing shipping speed as a key factor in their purchasing decision. Studies show that a significant portion of online shoppers abandon carts due to slow or expensive shipping options.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

We live in a time where we can purchase almost anything with a click of a button. In a SYSPRO-led research study 37% of businesses agreed that their business systems lacked those basic planning tools that could adjust to day-to-day changes in the environment. Transitioning to B2B e-Commerce.

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Locus

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Unlock insights on how Bukalapak is leading Indonesia’s e-commerce market with last-mile excellence Watch the Webinar E-commerce and online purchasing to lead CEP growth The CEP industry will continue to grow robustly in the coming years, as is reflected in worldwide trends. billion in 2020.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2020

As more industries and businesses prioritise sustainable practices in order to build a greener future, Coyote Logistics, a leading global logistics service provider, released the results of its latest proprietary research study titled ‘Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Driving a Smarter, More Sustainable Future.’

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In the study we conducted in 2022 called “ Ecommerce: Is Retailer Fulfillment and Delivery Performance Keeping Up with Sales Growth? ”, convenience was cited as the number one reason consumers bought online and had their goods delivered—and it is consumers’ intention to have more ecommerce purchases delivered to the home.

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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

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. To meet customers’ growing expectations for personalized offerings, the typical company’s product lines have grown exponentially.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Say you purchase your coveted gadget online, eagerly tracking its journey from warehouse to your welcoming hands. Naturally, the costs of meeting such expectations, especially on the delivery front are also increasing. In 2021, a wide range of major product categories saw online purchase returns, with rates varying from 8% to 88%.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 12, 2021

A recent study was released by Transport & Environment , a non-governmental environmental group based in Brussels, which ranked the top polluters, i.e. those with the highest CO2 emissions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Case Study. 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. Americans purchase 600 lbs. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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Locus

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Visibility: Fueling Unparalleled Customer Experiences Recent findings from the Qualtrics 2023 Global Consumer Trends Report offer a jolting insight: Indian enterprises could potentially lose out on 17.3% To compound the concern, the study reveals that a sizable 48% of customer interactions with Indian firms don’t meet the mark.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Unfortunately, e-commerce means a higher rate of returns , but giving customers the ability to return online purchases to brick-and-mortar locations through e-commerce in-store returns is the key to unlocking greater success in the omnichannel customer experience. That’s not the only reason customers choose to return online purchases.

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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.

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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. Turney Thompson, vice president, Kenco Transportation Management.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

It’s not news to anyone that digitization is a roaring trend and I’m here to say: embrace it. In a recent Forrester study, they found the problem to be poor quality data. Procurement helps companies adapt, meet new regulatory requirements and shift supply to optimize an evolving tariff landscape. Digitization is Your Friend.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The study I am citing here was commissioned to determine why. Success of the three shift cycle depended on each shift meeting a rigid schedule, but that schedule did not account for the simple fact that coal seams are not uniform. See a trend here?). Productivity plummeted. Have a Shared, Objective, Truth.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 30, 2023

According to an ongoing study of 3,036 Shopify stores, the average conversion rate (visits that resulted in purchases) in 2022 was 1.3%. A potential customer might visit your web store multiple times before making a purchase. But the most commonly used benchmark tracks purchases by visits. Anywhere between 0.2%

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Locus

MARCH 20, 2023

The survey conducted by MetaPack highlights that more than 90% of customers consider delivery a crucial factor when making online purchases. There’s also a growing trend of customers prioritizing fast delivery options. However, more reasons exist to adopt last-mile tracking solutions in your business beyond this growth trend.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Driven by the booming e-commerce market and an ever-shifting business environment, these moves are helping retailers react faster, increase customer touchpoints, and meet the needs of the on-demand buying evolution. Two Key Trends to Watch. Enhancing the Physical Shopping Experience. Supply Chain as a Retail Differentiator.

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Locus

MAY 15, 2023

According to a study, 55% of consumers prefer to buy directly from brands, and a further 40% of shoppers say they will purchase from a D2C brand in the next five years. However, as the data suggests, more and more customers want to buy from brands directly and want them to solve any challenges that arise post-purchase.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2018

Local consumer trends can also be very different from one country to the other, with varied colour expectations. He said that monthly meetings and regular communication is vital to help them compare forecasts and work on the best combination of forecasts.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

In addition, this pricing method promotes transparency and helps customers make well-informed decisions about their purchases. Several studies prove its efficacy in boosting sales, conversion rates, and order volume. This makes customers more likely to purchase items they don’t need, only to return them later.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 23, 2019

Crowdsourcing apps, same-day delivery, and ecommerce trends continue to impact last mile delivery expectations. A recent study from The American Transportation Research Institute showed that many companies are trying to move fulfillment closer to their customers. The average length of haul is declining with the shift toward ecommerce.

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Locus

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Technology solutions for last-mile fulfillment have emerged as the quickest, most practical way to meet these steep consumer demands. However, should a business invest their capital in building and maintaining their solution from scratch, or simply purchase an off-the-shelf solution? Match the pace of innovation with evolving trends.

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Conger

JULY 30, 2021

With the rise of eCommerce, consumers have more purchasing options than ever before. There are 5 ways that customers can order, receive, or return their purchases. Ship from store : A buyer purchases a product on a seller’s website. In-store purchase, home delivery : A buyer purchases products from a store.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

To meet rising demand, supply chain executives must begin considering new ways to increase the capacity of their existing facilities. When Amazon purchased Kiva robots, distribution center robots became the new “shiny object turned real-world effective object” of e-commerce fulfillment. Download white paper.

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