Convey survey takes long look at key holiday delivery challenges for retailers
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Findings for the survey were based on feedback from 1,600 United States-based consumers.
Digital Transformation: An Imperative for Industrial Manufacturing in 2017
GlobalTranz
MARCH 24, 2017
That same study found only 5 percent of those surveyed were very satisfied with their digital progress so far. Let’s take a look at four reasons why digital transformation is an imperative in 2017 for industrial manufacturers: 1. While important, it takes more than executive buy-in to enable digital transformation.
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Challenges Facing Procurement Leaders
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 9, 2018
A clear vision is a necessity to manage a global supply chain, yet 65% of chief procurement officers report having limited visibility beyond their tier-one suppliers, according to a new survey from Deloitte. With today’s global supply chains, risk exists across geopolitical and economic disruptions," said Umbenhauer.
Status Updates and ETA Top Customer Must-Haves, Says Survey
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 24, 2018
Over three-quarters of consumers want to receive updates on the status of their orders when purchasing goods, and they won’t hesitate to switch brands if supply chain performance fails to meet their expectations. Seventy-eight percent of consumers surveyed expect to receive updates on the status of their orders.
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Scaling the Supply Chain: A Comparative Analysis of Logistics in SMEs and Startups
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 2, 2023
To provide a comprehensive overview, the author draws from various academic studies, reports, and surveys to shed light on the latest trends and best practices in supply chain management. A recent survey by Accenture (2021) revealed that 72% of SMEs and 78% of startups are actively investing in digital supply chain solutions.
Integrated Tech Will Help Solve Driver and Skills Shortages, Says Survey
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 30, 2019
These were two of the key findings from Paragon Software Systems’ annual UK customer survey, which was completed by more than 100 industry professionals. This represents a 20% increase when compared to last year’s results (46%) and a significant 62% rise from 2017 (34%), suggesting a growing concern amongst businesses within the marketplace.
Lack of Safe Truck Parking Remains an Issue for 2021
Blue Grace Logistics
JANUARY 21, 2021
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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Integrated technology playing critical part in transport planning as concerns around driver shortage continue to grow, says Paragon survey
247 Customs Broker
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
These were two of the key findings from Paragon Software Systems’ annual UK customer survey, which was completed by more than 100 industry professionals. This represents a 20% increase when compared to last year’s results (46%) and a significant 62% rise from 2017 (34%), suggesting a growing concern amongst businesses within the marketplace.
Numbers Don’t Lie—Demand is Driving Industry Growth
Stord
DECEMBER 31, 2017
Not surprisingly, to meet demand warehouse and storage payrolls added 2,500 hires in early 2018. The Wall Street Journal reports that trucking companies are ordering vehicles in record numbers and yet are still not meeting demand. Fleets are being called upon to deliver goods, but can’t meet demand.
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Top 20 Automatic Data Capture Suppliers of 2017
247 Customs Broker
JANUARY 31, 2018
Global sales for such products, which are used in factories, warehouses and logistics applications, reached $6.131 billion in sales in 2016 and are on track to hit the $6.358 billion mark in 2017, according to VDC Research Group. For the handheld scanner sector, Gupta says early-2017 results indicated that overall revenues are 9.6%
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Evolving Consumer Demands Prompt Continued Changes in Logistics
Blue Grace Logistics
MARCH 17, 2020
Logistics Technology Evolves to Meet Demands. Many logistics divisions are turning to technology to help meet evolving demands. Demand planning software is changing to make sure suppliers are ready to meet demands. IoT – The Internet of Things has major potential to help suppliers meet stringent demands.
Reduced trucking capacity – the shortage of drivers and its impact
Transporeon
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Since the third quarter of 2017, many manufacturers have been regularly confronted by scarcity in the transportation market – a problem they haven’t encountered in years. Freight prices are also going up because of carrier rate increases since the last half of 2017. Shippers are feeling the effects of scarce carrier capacity.
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3 things supply chain leaders can do to leverage talent for the digital supply chain
AIMMS
JANUARY 25, 2018
The skills of the past are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of today’s complex, fast- moving digital environment , or prepare for the future. 30% of respondents in an APICS survey stated lack of knowledge transfer or training was a key challenge, among the top 5. There is also a talent shortage.
This Week in Logistics News (September 18-22, 2017)
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
FourKites’ Real-time Visibility Platform Now Fully Integrated with Manhattan Associates’ TMS 2017. The Number of Retailers Offering Same Day Delivery has Tripled in the Past Year to Meet Elevated Customer Expectations, According to a New BRP Survey. If you’ll be there and would like to meet, drop me a line.
Warehousing News Roundup: March 4, 2019
Stord
MARCH 3, 2019
According to officials, 75% of ships that went through the port last year used landside electricity (rather than their own engines) while docked, up from 68% in 2017. A recent survey shows that most Americans want to support more efficient and environmentally-conscious manufacturing and farming.
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Observations from the 71st AHR Expo
WorkWave
JANUARY 24, 2019
Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened in 2017 and is the first professional sports stadium in the world to achieve LEED Platinum certification. The 2019 AHR Expo Exhibitor Economic Outlook Survey , sponsored by the ASHRAE Journal , suggests that this will be a good year for businesses in the industry. Optimistic Outlook for 2019.
40 Percent of Parcels Will Be Delivered Within 2 Hours By 2028
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
The study is a global body of research analyzing how manufacturers , transportation and logistics (T&L) firms, and retailers are preparing to meet the growing needs of the on-demand economy. Key Survey Findings. Only 39 percent of supply chain respondents reported operating at an omnichannel level.
Establishing Product Management; Product Management Tools
3PL Insights
JANUARY 29, 2017
Survey: Product Management Tools. I’m conducting a survey of b-to-b product managers and what applications they do (and don’t) use. Take the 2017 SiriusDecisions Product Management Tools Survey now ! Here’s just a few of the places you can meet me in person in the next few months (more to come!).
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Top Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Qualified Drivers
Women in Trucking
MARCH 9, 2020
percent increase in female drivers from 2017 to 2018, Shaver says. It’s remarkable, then, that a recent customer survey by DriverIQ, a provider of back- ground screening for the trucking industry, showed that 35 percent of companies have NO programs aimed at recruiting and retaining women drivers!
Survive and thrive in the capacity crunch
Transporeon
MARCH 5, 2018
percent in 2017, while trucks moved more than 10.4 are moved by truck, but there is a shortage of over 100,000 drivers this year needed to meet rising demand. Results from our recent survey of the North American carrier community reveal the scale of the issue. billion in 2016 and are projected to increase by 2.8
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3 things supply chain leaders can do to leverage talent for the digital supply chain
AIMMS
JANUARY 25, 2018
The skills of the past are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of today’s complex, fast- moving digital environment , or prepare for the future. 30% of respondents in an APICS survey stated lack of knowledge transfer or training was a key challenge, among the top 5. There is also a supply chain talent shortage.
Today’s Freight Capacity Crisis: Where Do We Go from Here?
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2018
More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. That all changed with the summer of 2017. A 2017 study from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) found that 19.5
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US Online Grocery Shopping Expected to Double this Thanksgiving
Bringg
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
Retailers are under increasing pressure to adopt an omnichannel selling strategy that meets consumers’ convenience needs, both online and offline. A new Digital Grocery Survey released this week found that 44% of Americans plan to purchase groceries online this holiday season, up from 20% last year.
Bolloré Logistics Japan Deliver Tallest and Heaviest Cargo to Uzbekistan
Logistics Manager
JANUARY 13, 2019
The project was originally awarded to Bolloré Japan in 2017 and by the end of September 2018 had successfully transported 24 heavy-lift units using hydraulic trailers, 17 of the units were well in excess 100 MT each. The post Bolloré Logistics Japan Deliver Tallest and Heaviest Cargo to Uzbekistan appeared first on Logistics Manager.
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Reduced trucking capacity due to driver shortages
Transporeon
APRIL 9, 2019
Since the third quarter of 2017, many manufacturers have been regularly confronted by scarcity in the transportation market – a problem they haven’t encountered in years. Freight prices are also going up because of carrier rate increases since the last half of 2017. The driver shortage is affecting available trucking capacity.
Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains
3PL Links
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Uber, for instance, saw a trend in the logistics industry in 2017 and introduced Uber Freight, a platform that links truck drivers with businesses that require cargo transportation. This could entail developing hypothetical options, examining patterns, and applying various methods, such as surveys.
Reduced transport capacity – the shortage of drivers and its impact on industry and trade
Transporeon
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Regularly since Q3 2017, many shipping companies have been confronted by transport scarcity – a problem they’ve never known before. In the second scenario, customer satisfaction is negatively affected – which is particularly difficult when companies are trying their best to meet ever-increasing customer expectations and requirements.
2020 Freight Shipping Outlook: More Capacity Could Heat Competition
Freight Center
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
That hasn’t happened in 2019, largely because carriers reinvested a lot of the income they made in 2017 and 2018 into buying new trucks. New orders for heavy trucks hit a record high of 53,100 in August 2018, 150% higher than they were in August 2017. Bureau of Labor Statistics Pushes Back on Driver Shortage Claim.
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Building the Business Case for Supply Chain Risk Management
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Are you confident that it’ll perform well and you’ll meet all the requirements of your target audience? To know the most difficult challenges as perceived by supply chain professionals, we turn to the SCM World’s 2017 Future of Supply Chain survey.
8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain
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. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Now for those statistics I mentioned.
7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success
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. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Now for those statistics I mentioned.
Don’t get caught out in driver shortage
247 Customs Broker
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
The lack of drivers and other skilled workers continues to be a major challenge for the logistics industry for the third year running, according to Paragon Software Systems’ annual UK customer survey. The survey found that over half of respondents believe this to be a major issue. This is clearly a growing concern amongst businesses.
Anfac study downgrades port logistics in Spain
Automotive Logistics
AUGUST 1, 2018
Some ports were also marked down in the Anfac survey because their facilities were working beyond capacity, while overall it was noted that there was a “need to improve handling during the loading and unloading of vehicles on board vessel to achieve greater compliance with the instructions of the [various] brand[s]”. Exports up in June.
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28 The 5 Key Reasons Why Data Quality Is So Important
GlobalTranz
JUNE 29, 2017
Data is collected when an inspection is completed, an employee’s performance is reviewed, and maintenance is recorded, or even when a safety meeting is conducted. There are no old surveys to throw out or extra printing costs. And certainly, no one left using an old version of the survey. Solution: REAL TIME DATA.
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Entrepreneurs In Drone Industry Offered Start-Up Services
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 16, 2018
Formed in 2015, and having doubled in size in the last six months alone, SUAS (Surface, Underwater, Air and Space) is providing expertise, connectivity and support to meet the challenges, speed of change and innovation for an industry which is spawning many start-ups and young businesses in one of the world’s fastest growth sectors.
State of Global Logistics: Delivering above and beyond
247 Customs Broker
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
A recent series of surveys conducted by a prominent industry think tank indicates that the current state of global logistics is characterized by extreme urgency and the pressure to deliver above and beyond—regardless of mode. Furthermore, they want their carriers to stay focused on meeting evolving consumer needs.
Port Tracker reports more volume gains are expected, but tariff troubles still loom
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 9, 2018
The ports surveyed in the report include Los Angeles / Long Beach , Oakland , Tacoma , Seattle , Houston , New York/New Jersey , Hampton Roads , Charleston , and Savannah , Miami , Jacksonville , and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. million TEU recorded in 2017. million TEU recorded in 2017. million TEU (a 2.3% annual increase) and 1.8
Giving a boost from the beginning
World Food Programme Logistics
AUGUST 19, 2019
This province is among the areas most affected by chronic malnutrition and food insecurity in the country according to the government-led Demographic and Health Survey (DHS, 2016–2017). Their total annual harvest is not even enough to meet their food needs for a month. Mothers wait at the food distribution centre.
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247 Customs Broker
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
The ports surveyed in the report include: Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Tacoma, Seattle, Houston, New York/New Jersey, Hampton Roads, Charleston, and Savannah, Miami, Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. trillion recorded in 2017. The total import tally for 2017 came in at 20.1 annually ahead of the $3.53 This was 2.1%
NPTC Report Highlights Latest Leasing Trends for Private Fleets
Penske Move Ahead
JANUARY 14, 2019
As detailed in the National Private Truck Council’s (NPTC) most recent Benchmarking Survey Report , private fleets expect to add more equipment to keep pace with the rising amount of freight. The amount of freight needing to be hauled continues to grow, leaving a positive outlook for private fleets into the next five to 10 years.
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247 Customs Broker
MARCH 15, 2018
to 6:00 p.m. The fee partially compensates terminal operators for “off-peak” operations and provides an economic incentive to shippers to have their containers drayed during night shifts (6:00 p.m.-3:00 and on Saturday (8:00 a.m.-5:00 Under review. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task.
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28 Transportation Management System ROI: What Other Business Areas Can Benefit?
GlobalTranz
APRIL 21, 2017
A 2017 survey of shippers found that up to 40 percent are concerned over continued delays and failure to deliver products on time and as expected. Therefore, knowing when the cheapest or most commonly used carrier is no longer helping your business grow and meet customer expectations is essential to ensuring customers are happy.
As Amazon Ponders Airborne Fulfillment Centers Demand for Vertical Warehousing Grows
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
The company is seeking to mitigate those costs partially by making its fulfillment centers more efficient, according to its 2017 annual report. Amazon, which now operates more than 30 across the U.S., said its shipping costs last year were $21.7 billion , almost double what they were two years prior. Related Resources. Download Now!
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No Tricks. Penske Logistics Keeps the Treats Coming.
Penske Move Ahead
OCTOBER 25, 2017
This year, the NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics conducted their annual survey to gauge how much money consumers will spend for this haunted holiday. Our industry knowledge and expertise allow us to not only meet their expectations but to exceed them. “We Below are some more Halloween 2017 stats from the NRF.
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