Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2023

However, their predictions are based, in part, on a survey of more than 250 global shippers and logistic service providers. The survey covered what technologies they are currently using as well as their planned investments. 87% of shippers reported maintaining or growing their technology investments since 2020.

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FW Logsitcs

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Five of the best types of warehousing services broken down. Best Warehousing Options to Consider. You may need to survey the playing field and station your work in multiple locations. . Most public warehousing space is utilized by manufacturers, producers, exporters, and importers who are affiliated with franchises. .

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Logistics Management

MARCH 16, 2020

As the complexities of modern-day fulfillment continue to grow, software is playing an increasingly important role in how companies manage in this dynamic environment.

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Stord

APRIL 21, 2019

The use of predictive analytics in supply chain operations rose by 76% from 2017 to 2019 , according to survey data. 30% of respondents said they were using this technology today, compared to just 17% two years ago. This number will likely increase going forward – 57% said they aren’t using predictive analytics now, but plan to in the future.

Warehousing 78

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2021

This variability is wide-spread across the economy and especially acute in warehousing and fulfillment operations. The survey inquires about changes in throughput volumes, warehouse fulfillment channels, omni-channel process flows, returns processing, warehouse labor and resource requirements, merchandise/SKU mix, and technology perspectives.

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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. Here are a few more data points supporting the ongoing labor needs of warehousing and transportation operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The Conference Board ( conference-board.org ), a well-known, global business membership organization, conducted its C-SUITE OUTLOOK survey in the fall of 2021. Its survey results showed supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and rising inflation to be 3 of the 5 high impact external factors on the minds of CEOs.

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Stord

MAY 5, 2019

Supply chain leaders are struggling to find skilled workers, according to survey data. The company uses satellite imagery to monitor deforestation in palm oil production, and plans to extend this practice to paper and soy later this year.

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Stord

JANUARY 21, 2020

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 AI Investment Reported to Reduce Supply Chain Costs A survey conducted by McKinsey and Company reported that 61% of survey respondents saw a reduction in supply chain planning costs as a result of using artificial intelligence. Public Warehousing Market Expected to Grow by $37.2B

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2023

According to a recent survey by the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce , 82% of businesses in the state are struggling to find workers. The survey also found that the warehouse and logistics industry is one of the hardest hit sectors. This is especially true for warehouse jobs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

He was recognized as the undergraduate faculty member who had the greatest impact on students based on the 2017 graduating senior survey. The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service. Warehousing. Forecasting.

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Stord

MARCH 3, 2019

A recent survey shows that most Americans want to support more efficient and environmentally-conscious manufacturing and farming. He recommended incentivizing productivity, increasing safety, and automating the most demanding parts of these jobs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

It was three years ago that Logistics Viewpoints and DC Velocity launched a survey of logistics practitioners to evaluate the future direction fulfillment facilities, technologies, and practices. The survey’s format evaluated past, present state, and expectations for three years into the future.

Operations 113

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Stord

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

The National Retail Federation announced last week that its monthly Global Port Tracker report found elevated volume in January and February (compared to last year) at the ports it surveyed. Increased imports can cause bottlenecks at ports and limit available warehouse space, putting greater pressure on supply chains across the nation.

Warehousing 60

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2021

This variability is wide-spread across the economy and especially acute in warehousing and fulfillment operations. The survey inquires about changes in throughput volumes, warehouse fulfillment channels, omni-channel process flows, returns processing, warehouse labor and resource requirements, merchandise/SKU mix, and technology perspectives.

Ordering 78

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Stord

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Several recent surveys show that automotive supply chains are highly susceptible to cyber attacks. By wielding their influence over supply chain providers, many of these organizations demanded greater transparency on water use, deforestation, and impact on global warming. Others can’t enforce security standards on providers.

Warehousing 60

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Stord

JULY 9, 2019

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 2019 Warehouse Robotics Usage Increases to 25% Supply chain consultancy EFT has reported 7% more survey respondents are testing robotics in selected warehouses in 2019, up from 18.4%

Distribution 78

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The survey of 350 UK supply chain managers* found that 63% have experienced delays at the UK/EU border of at least 2-3 days getting goods into the UK, up from 38% in a similar survey in January this year. About the survey. The survey ran from Friday 12 th February to Thursday 18 th February 2021.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Körber , the global supply chain technology leader from software to materials handling automation, today announced the results of its 2020 State of Supply Chain Complexity survey. To discover more about today’s challenges and opportunities from the 2020 State of Supply Chain Complexity Survey , access the report here: [link].

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 1, 2022

Below are some of the insights that Mario shared: PwC’s recent report from titled “ Digital Trends in Supply Chain Survey 2022 ” suggests that not every company is getting a good ROI on their technology investments. In the podcast interview, Mario provides the CTO’s perspective on the transportation and logistics space. Reliance Partners.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Zebra Technologies Corporation today released the findings of its 2023 Global Warehousing Study, which confirmed 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by 2028 which will help increase inventory visibility and reduce out-of-stocks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Contract logistics – companies that provide warehousing services – certainly falls into that category. ARC Advisory Group’s warehouse labor survey has shown that 35% of warehouses have a seasonal surge in the number of workers they employ of over 20%. million people quit jobs in August, according to the monthly survey — about 2.9

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

It introduced the survey we had just launched to determine the perceptions, priorities, and strategic initiatives of today’s supply chain and logistics executives. This post was subsequently followed by two articles that discussed some of the findings from the survey. One executive simply stated that it’s “an easy variable to address.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 142

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing. then secure on-demand transportation, warehousing and labor assets dynamically, re-planning flexibly as conditions change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

This survey-based research gathers quantitative data as well as information on practices or performance drivers. APQC Digital Transformation in Logistics Results On average, respondents report allocating 14 percent of their logistics and warehousing annual budget to technology. Let’s take a deeper look at a few technology areas.

Digital 150

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2023

A new survey commissioned by ProGlove, leader in wearable barcode scanners , has identified the ongoing struggles of warehouses trying to predict demand patterns accurately. Of those surveyed, just 39 per cent of respondents felt they could accurately predict trends and activity for the holiday season.

Supply Chain Software 57

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 30, 2023

Recent market insights found the following: “According to a latest global shipper survey, 75% of shippers who use LCL plan to continue or increase it in 2023. Shippers can reduce warehousing and inventory costs by using in-transit time as a means of inventory storage. Recoup costs and future savings.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 3, 2019

Optimism in the logistics industry has fallen to its lowest level on record, says a Barclays/BDO survey, with operators concerned by tougher trading conditions, no-deal Brexit fears and skills shortages. More than 80% of those surveyed expect less than 10% of warehouse roles to be replaced by automation or robotics in the next five years.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 11, 2019

A delay of just one day at the UK/EU border could lead to a significant bill for British exporters in late delivery discounts and lost contracts, according to a survey of supply chain managers from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).

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Food Logistics

JULY 22, 2021

The survey reveals strong growth for warehouse facilities forecasted from express and parcel delivery, third-party logistics and more.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 148

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Stord

JANUARY 9, 2020

venture-capital has been invested in logistics-focused robotics and automation, and the broader market for warehousing and logistics market is expected to top $80 billion in 2023. 47% of those surveyed said they plan to increase shipping and logistics spend, with many focusing that spend on new technologies. Since 2015, $1.2

Distribution 78

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2024

In a survey I did years ago, the main benefits of Voice were that it was easier to make new workers productive, there was an increased ability to use nonnative speakers, Voice was easier to use in freezers, and there were fewer injuries. Workers also improve their picking accuracy by keeping their eyes on a task.

Optimization Software 148

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

He was recognized as the undergraduate faculty member who had the greatest impact on students based on the 2017 graduating senior survey. The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service.

Supply Chain Software 195

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

A survey series by the Logistics Hall of Fame in cooperation with the logistics insurance broker Schunk Group looks at the current risks facing the logistics industry and how companies are preparing against them. The survey shows the current mood in the logistics industry and is not representative of the industry as a whole.

Supply Chain Design Software 73

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2021

At the beginning of 2021, ARC Advisory Group, in partnership with DC Velocity magazine, anticipated factors such as a subsequent surge when we crafted our survey of warehouse practitioners. More than 25 percent of survey respondents stated that they experienced a decrease of order throughput volumes in 2020.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 1, 2018

If there were one clear-cut conclusion to be drawn from our “2018 Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Equipment Survey,” it would be that the outlook for spending is bullish. At the same time, the survey revealed growing interest in the use of relatively new types of technology, including robotics, drones and smart glasses.

Supply Chain Software 28

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

One survey found that 64% of businesses across materials handling, distribution, or fulfilment had forgone business worth more than 25% of their revenue in 2022 because of staffing issues. When new employees are recruited, warehousing and logistics businesses seem to experience higher than average levels of staff turnover.

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