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The 11 Most Popular Blog Posts on Business in 2014

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On this last day in 2014, from everyone at Cerasis, we wish you a Happy New Year and great success in 2015 for all those in business. Top 11 Most Popular Blog Posts on Business in 2014 by Page View. Why all Bosses need to Hear This ONE Thing : I had data. Read the Full Blog Post. Can they Handle it? I had solutions.

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Dissecting the Transformation: A Critical Examination of Logistics Education in Universities

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

For instance, a 2012 survey revealed that only 40% of supply chain professionals believed their educational background prepared them adequately for their roles, pointing to the need for curriculum reform (CSCMP, 2012). Future of supply chain survey. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. Fawcett, S. E., & Waller, M.

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The Journey to End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain Visibility Is Ongoing

Logistics Viewpoints

A recent survey of global supply chain leaders suggests to me that the industry risks losing momentum. Interestingly, even while many of McKinsey’s survey respondents said they had “visibility in place”, nearly half also said they had zero visibility into their upstream supply chain and couldn’t see past first-tier suppliers.

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Accelerating Business Growth And Lowering Cost With Data Analytics

Blue Grace Logistics

In a recent survey, 32% of online retailers expected logistics and delivery to be their biggest cost this year. Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis for Oil Price Information Service calls this season “the most expensive driving season since 2014.” What To Do: It’s All about Data Analytics . ” .

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Lack of Safe Truck Parking Remains an Issue for 2021

Blue Grace Logistics

Jason’s Law Truck Parking Survey and Assessment was developed and implemented to identify driver safety problems and avoid further tragedy. These reports included a 15% hike in miles traveled between 2012 and 2017 in addition to locations that were identified as problematic in a separate survey from 2014.

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Savvy Supply Chain Leaders Aren’t Letting a Good Downturn Go to Waste

Logistics Viewpoints

And a FourKites survey of 350+ supply chain leaders tells us that the past few years of supply chain disruptions — including COVID-19, market volatility, global political conflict, material shortages and extreme weather events — drove 73% of respondents to begin investing in supply chain visibility, with 46% planning to invest more in 2023.

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Sales at US Retailers Seen Bringing Holiday Cheer to End 2017

Material Handling and Logistics

jump a month earlier that reflected broad-based gains, according to the median projection in a Bloomberg survey of economists before Jan. The government’s data on Jan. increase that same week, the most since July 2014. Receipts climbed another solid 0.5% in December after a 0.8% 12’s release from the Commerce Department.