Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

It’s the gritty reality of logistics. I can’t export maritime incident data from the US Coast Guard (which could use some tech) but based on this report there were 18 bridge allisions in the United States between 1960 and 2015. Surely all the technology and guardrails should prevent this type of disaster.

Digital 106

Digital Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight Supply Chain Software 106

Logistics Management

MARCH 20, 2020

The report compares this year’s findings to 2017, 2016 and 2015 results. In each wave, the survey was administered via email invitation to subscribers of Logistics Management magazine.

Trends 69

Trends Digital Operations Survey 69

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

There’s been a lot of progress made in the steel industry in general and here are some of the tips and tricks to expect from the steel fabrication industry for 2015: Buying Equipment. Now is the Time for Manufacturing to Look at Logistics Efficiency. That’s a delta of 5% to 7%. Manufacturing manufacturing tips'

Manufacturing Procurement 94

Manufacturing Procurement Tips Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 94

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

According to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers plan to spend a collective $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 The survey indicates that 81 percent of Americans will celebrate the holiday and spend an average of $192.01, the highest figure on record.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 112

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 112

Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 19, 2020

At the end of March 2020, we set up a short survey sponsored by Ocean Insights. This survey which was answered by over 300 Shipping and Freight Professionals across the world collected and analysed data on three key aspects of Impact, Preparedness, and Recovery. Steve Kerig has over 20 years’ experience in transportation and logistics.

Supply Chain Software 105

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Industry Survey 105

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The words “avian flu” often trigger alarm bells for the majority of the population, as was evident with the avian flu outbreaks in the US that led to the culling of hundreds of thousands of chickens and turkeys in 2015 and 2017. A truly inspiring Marathon Monday as always.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 134

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software 134

Stord

JANUARY 9, 2020

Since 2015, $1.2 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.

Distribution 78

Distribution Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software ERP 78

3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The ATA creates the tonnage index through a series of surveys of its members. The anonymity of the survey and companies participating prevents us from understanding the percentage of tonnage each company accounts for or the type of freight being shipped. Data Collection.

Trucking 92

Trucking White Paper Procurement Analytics Trends 92

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2021

million job changes from 2015 onwards, and surveyed nearly 4,500 jobseekers from the Totaljobs database alongside 2,000 UK workers via Opinium, to provide the UK’s most comprehensive overview of career change trends. Logistics workers spend on average 10.1 Totaljobs has analysed more than 4.2 years in the industry and 7.2

Buyer Training 50

Buyer Training Logistics Survey Analysis 50

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 5, 2023

A survey, commissioned by procurement consultancy Proxima, surveyed 1,000 UK CEOs about their approach to supply chain issues. Concern is highest in the construction sector (77%), leisure and hospitality (77%), retail (72%), and the food and beverage manufacturing sector (70%), the survey found.

Supply Chain Software 48

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 48

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In 2015, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) carried out an opinion survey looking at the driver shortage crisis. Seven years later, after numerous member requests, it sought to review this matter again by launching a new survey. Goods movement. HGV work can be difficult. Final thoughts.

Government 41

Government Survey Logistics Network Optimization Software Industry 41

Carter Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. The Met Office, a national weather service in the United Kingdom, conducted research** in 2015 to understand how the weather impacts supply chain companies. The post Importance of Weather Insights in Supply Chain Management appeared first on Carter Logistics. Blog Topics.

Supply Chain Software 108

Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Supply Chains Scenario Planning 108

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

Supply Chain Software Survey Automation Supply Chain Planning Software 28

Freightos

APRIL 17, 2016

Logistics Technology Updates: Q1 2016. Overview | Industry Research | Tech Giants | Logistics | On-Demand | On-Demand Food. Ongoing investments in the logistics sector continued strong in Q1 2016, following the investment of $1.5 billion in 2015 (up 125% from 2014). billion in 2015 (up 125% from 2014).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 48

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction 48

Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Nearly 60 percent of those surveyed reported waiting for longer than two hours on each load. This is in line with data collected by a DAT solutions survey showing that 63 percent of drivers say they spend more than three hours waiting when loading and unloading. Freightwaves also collected data on driver wait times.

Supply Chain Planning Software 87

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction 87

GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The year on year increase in customer dissatisfaction of logistics outsourcing has pushed many players into a defensive corner. The industry is going through a quiet revolution, which makes it an exciting time to be in the logistics outsourcing business. Cautious Optimism Abound in the Logistics Outsourcing Outlook.

Outsourcing 96

Outsourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 96

Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

However, their ability to collect from customers and manage inventory actually both deteriorated, masked by a significant increase in the time companies take to pay suppliers, according to the latest Working Capital Survey results from The Hackett Group. Overall, the survey found the companies had a Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) of 33.8

Optimal Sourcing 92

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Survey Inventory 92

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Moore Stephens, an international accountancy firm, along with Barclays Corporate Banking (Barclays) has revealed the findings of its annual Logistics Confidence Index. Philip Bird, Partner at Moore Stephens said: “The overall sentiment of this year’s survey is that of uncertainty.

Negotiating Skills 28

Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 28

Carter Logistics

JUNE 12, 2019

The Met Office, a national weather service in the United Kingdom, conducted research** in 2015 to understand how the weather impacts supply chain companies. According to the study, 47 percent of the surveyed supply chain professionals cited weather as “one of the top three factors external to their business that drives consumer demand.”

Supply Chain Software 60

Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Supply Chains Scenario Planning 60

Freightos

MARCH 4, 2020

For previous years’ reports: 2015 , 2017 , 2018. We also surveyed eight digital freight forwarders and the five largest ocean carriers for FCL quotes to get a sense of the growing competition that forwarders are facing and how these compare in their digitization efforts. . Keep reading for the highlights OR. About the Research.

Freight forwarding 82

Freight forwarding Digital Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends 82

247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Calista is intended to be an open and global digital supply chain orchestration platform other port and logistics providers can use. The two companies announced a joint network for managing international logistics, finance and trade compliance, highlighting the growing importance of strategic customs and duty automation.

Supply Chain Software 28

Supply Chain Software 3PL Survey Supply Chains 28

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 3, 2020

Currently, estimates from Asphalt Industry Alliance’s (AIA) Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey suggest that the cost of restoring the roads in England and Wales to a “reasonable, steady state” would be approximately £9.79bn.

Industry 36

Industry Logistics Network Optimization Software Survey Construction 36

Automotive Logistics

MARCH 5, 2019

Part of the company’s London Medway group of ports, Sheerness currently serves the VW Group, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Ford, as well as logistics providers Gefco and the IM Group. After starting work in Sheerness in 2015, Peel Ports intends to develop its facilities there to strengthen support for automotive, bulk timber and other sectors.

After-sales 28

After-sales Groups Survey Warehousing 28

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

It’s still early days, but there are already two Ethereum-based projects that address some of the major problems that hamper logistics. Making it easier to track shipments and supplies is a huge part of the promise that blockchain holds for supply chain and logistics. This is done through Sweetbridge’s Liquidity Protocol.

Supply Chain Design Software 164

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 164

World Food Programme Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2020

Photo: WFP/Francis Thawani While a nutrition survey conducted in July 2019 found there is a sharp decline in acute malnutrition, Malawi continues to have one of the highest rates of chronic malnutrition and stunting in Africa. “I A nutritious pack from locally grown fruits.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Survey Networks Government 52

GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born. Client Needs of 3PL Logistics Companies.

Negotiating Skills 55

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Purchasing Skills 55

247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Hyperledger, which was started in December 2015 by The Linux Foundation and now has 270 members, was set up to enable member organizations to build blockchain-based industry-grade applications, platforms and hardware systems in the context of their individual business transactions. .” Distributed Ledger Technology. Compliance to U.S.

Sourcing Strategies 28

Sourcing Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Efficiency 28

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

In short, like we stress with our customers who are in charge of supply chain or logistics, technology and expertise will allow the future of procurement to be all about staying strategic by getting out of the weeds and tactical execution of process. . Come 2015, it was time to take that vision and make some quantitative observations.

Optimal Sourcing 96

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies 96

Trans Global Auto Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2018

In terms of the driver shortage, the ATA reports the industry was short 45,000 drivers in 2015. In a driver compensation survey released by the ATA in March 2018, driver pay has increased by 13 to 18 percent since 2013. There are 3.5 million truck drivers — including approximately 500,000 long-haul truck drivers.

Trucking 64

Trucking Buyer Training Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software 64

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

According to this year’s survey by Harvard Business Review Analytics Services, the top business drivers for adopting cloud and hybrid-cloud technology are: Business agility/flexibility – 49%. In 2015, the United States shipped 11.8 Is the cloud in your future? Cost reduction/maximize IT investment – 43%. Improved security – 37%.

Supply Chain Software 61

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Cost Reduction Modeling Software 61

247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

In a world that is becoming increasingly commoditized, brand recognition is particularly important to the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, observes Armstrong & Associates. Since 2002, Armstrong & Associates has surveyed 3PL managers and shippers to identify the most recognizable brands in third-party logistics. .

3PL 28

3PL Supply Chains Scenario Planning Trends 28

247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Supply chain areas like transportation and logistics have in particular reported robust hiring and some difficulties in finding skilled workers. According to this report, significant job gains occurred in the logistics area including couriers and messengers, and warehousing and storage. in 2011 to 2.1% in December 2018.

Buyer Training 28

Buyer Training Survey Knowledge Base Logistics Network Optimization Software 28

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Skills Shortages. skilled production workers. researchers. machinists. scientists. In recent decades, U.S.

Buyer Training 104

Buyer Training Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Optimization Software 104

Trans Global Auto Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2018

In terms of the driver shortage, the ATA reports the industry was short 45,000 drivers in 2015. In a driver compensation survey released by the ATA in March 2018, driver pay has increased by 13 to 18 percent since 2013. There are 3.5 million truck drivers — including approximately 500,000 long-haul truck drivers.

Trucking 40

Trucking Buyer Training Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight 40

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2023

Well, ARC Advisory Group , the owner of Logistics Viewpoints, has been conducting research on the PLC market for decades. And now on to this week’s logistics news. million-square-foot warehouse in Connecticut Flexport announced the acquisition of Shopify Logistics’ assets, including Deliverr. Come on – not a chance!

Supply Chain Planning Software 117

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Cost Reduction 117

Trans Global Auto Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2018

In terms of the driver shortage, the ATA reports the industry was short 45,000 drivers in 2015. In a driver compensation survey released by the ATA in March 2018, driver pay has increased by 13 to 18 percent since 2013. There are 3.5 million truck drivers — including approximately 500,000 long-haul truck drivers.

Trucking 40

Trucking Buyer Training Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

To be able to deal with tariffs and customs, many supply chain companies have partnered with third-party logistics providers who help them manage in-country transportation, distribution, and warehousing. Revenues, and in turn profits, took a turn for the worse in 2015 due to stagnating volumes and over-capacity. Managing Risk.

Supply Chain Planning Software 85

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Trends 85