Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has released findings from its survey ‘Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity’, which examined consumer sentiment of retailers’ sustainability practices around their delivery operations.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2021

Just last month I noted that warehouse labor productivity was hindered extensively by COVID-19 and that 80 percent of ARC’s warehouse survey respondents anticipate an increase of order throughput volumes in 2021. The Conference Board published a report in May titled “ Labor Shortages are Making a Comeback ”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Second, the pandemic kicked online buying and home delivery into “high gear” as many consumers embraced its convenience and dramatically expanded the scope of their online purchasing. That’s exactly what the recent study “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity” concluded.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. Rising online purchases over the past few years have increased the need for LTL. So, to learn more about these challenges and how companies are addressing rate increases, capacity restraints, and other issues, we sponsored a survey. More than 67% of those surveyed experienced LTL cost increases of 5-14%.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2018

A National Retail Federation report found that 92% of companies surveyed had been a victim of organized retail crime in the past year. The report found that 92% of companies surveyed had been a victim of ORC in the past year and that 71% said ORC incidents were increasing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Earlier in 2022, we conducted a survey of 8,000 consumers across North America and Europe to get a better sense of their ecommerce experience and how they were reacting to retailer performance. On one hand, consumers expect to increase their online purchases post-pandemic. The results of the research are a good news, bad news story.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

In a recent study, MIT found that companies that focus on 5 key initiatives to improve their supply chain data can have a big impact on their bottom line. Some supply chain companies are leaning on the power of analytics to help streamline their processes and get ahead of their competitors. But the benefits far outweigh the challenges.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

DIFFICULTY FINDING LABOR DIVERSIFYING WORKFORCE TECHNOLOGY IS TAKING OVER INCREASING CYBERSECURITY CARBON NEUTRALITY BUILDING RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS DIFFICULTY FINDING LABOR Manufacturers are still struggling to find labor, with a recent Deloitte survey estimating that the manufacturing sector will be short 2.1

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

This means supply chain and logistics professionals need to distinguish between more frequently purchased products and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. 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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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2018

billion, according to a report from the National Retail Federation. billion on costumes (purchased by 68% of Halloween shoppers), $2.7 Pet costumes continue to gain popularity, with nearly 20% of celebrants planning to dress their pets in costumes this year, up from last year’s 16%, the federation reports. Out of the 31.3

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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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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

Brands that allow consumers to purchase without leaving the social platform they’re on have an advantage over brands that don’t, but only if consumers can easily navigate the product catalog and checkout process. “As For the first time, mobile purchases have overtaken desktop purchases. Mobile Takes the Lead Of the $9.8

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Studies show that in some areas, around a third of companies that were unable to fill all vacancies did not receive a single application. As studies show, young people place a high value on flat hierarchies and want modern IT systems in their day-to-day work. Small companies are still excluded from supply chain laws in many countries.

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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. BlueGrace Logistics sought to learn more about this dynamic and teamed up with FreightWaves to survey shippers about the state of the LTL market and their approach to LTL shipping in today’s environment. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

Even though many ecommerce merchants use data-backed buying personas, that provide insight into the purchasing decisions of their customers, many are only truly starting to get to grips with the next part associated with buying personas – and that is appreciating that consumers have delivery personas too. What about Millennials and Boomers?

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

And according to a recent survey by Kenco, 94% of survey respondents feel that it’s important for their 3PL provider to have a competency in technology and innovation, and more than half expect their 3PL provider to be investing in innovative technologies (another 32% want to co-invest). Kristi Montgomery, VP of innovation, Kenco.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 11, 2018

As online shopping becomes more sophisticated and prevalent, coming with that is an influx of increased purchasing activity in various ways, including consumers buying more good online from both marketplaces and international retailers, as well as increasing their usage of digital devices for purchases along with different preferences for delivery.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

European pallet and packaging manufacturers are repairing more wooden pallets for reuse than ever, according to a survey by European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB). million pallets were repaired in 2019, an increase of 25% on the previous survey carried out three years earlier.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

net sales were represented by suppliers who reported to one or more sustainability surveys. 90% of their raw materials are purchased from sustainably managed forests. From 2010 to 2020, they also reduced emissions across their global operations 52% through energy efficiency and renewable electricity.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 4, 2020

With PestPac Business Analytics, you gain the power to easily view and explore your business’s data in a way that makes sense and enables you to plan for the future of your business. The Power of PestPac Business Analytics. Billing Reports. Billing Metrics. At a Glance.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 11, 2020

The first-ever State of Sustainable Fleets Report is now available at no cost for download at www.StateofSustainableFleets.com. We are very pleased to serve as a sponsor of the inaugural State of Sustainable Fleets Report," stated Drew Cullen, senior vice president of fuels and facility services for Penske Transportation Solutions. "We

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

But it’s important to remember that while customers want their purchases fast, sometimes even the next day, many care about the environmental impact of that delivery as well. An IBM study found that 57% of consumers are willing to change their shopping habits to protect the environment. One example is Scandinavian furniture giant Ikea.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 1, 2018

That is a key takeaway from the 2019 22nd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study, which was released today by Infosys Consulting, Penn State University, Penske Logistics, and Korn Ferry at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Edge conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 22, 2022

A successful business is unlikely without studying your audience. You can invest saved costs into more wanted products or launch a new line. According to statistics, about 80% of customers prioritize personalized service when purchasing. It’s essential to track your customers’ likes and what prevents them from purchasing.

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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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Locus

DECEMBER 23, 2022

According to a study, there were 268 million digital buyers in the United States in the year 2022 alone. Not only this, 62% of online shoppers in the US say delivery speed is what makes for a good purchase experience. Our solution also offers analytics into how much CO2 emissions were emitted post each delivery.

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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. Blue Yonder commissioned a study to examine the real-world financial benefits of advanced supply chain solutions, and the benefits are clear. The study projects a risk-adjusted $31.2

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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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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 28, 2020

Consumers are continuing to turn online for purchases, and speed is a critical factor in helping retailers capture e-commerce market share. Department of Commerce reported. That was a higher growth rate than 2018 when online sales reported by the Commerce Department rose 13.6% year over year.

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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. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2016

Purchasing and supply executives predict that the global manufacturing industry will continue to expand. Predictive Data Analytics. Chinese executives see predictive analytics as the key to competing with U.S. Chinese executives see predictive analytics as the key to competing with U.S.

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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. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Zebra Technologies , a market leader in rugged mobile computers, barcode scanners and barcode printers enhanced with software and services to enable real-time enterprise visibility, has announced the results of its Future of Fulfillment Vision Study. Key Survey Findings. Key Survey Findings.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

Supply chain and transportation are two of the biggest cost centers in an organization. The cost for these functions is measured as a percentage of sales and differs from industry to industry. However, according to this McKinsey study, most industries report supply chain and logistics cost in the range of 1.8%

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Locus

OCTOBER 27, 2023

According to the 2023 InMobi Festive Season Report, 84% of Indian consumers revealed a spike in their online shopping budgets compared to just a year ago. 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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