Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2018

The 2017 holiday sales on a seasonally-adjusted basis showed the strongest growth since the 2012 holiday season. Americans probably brought the holiday spirit in abundance to retailers last month, marking a strong finish to 2017. Receipts climbed another solid 0.5% in December after a 0.8% 12’s release from the Commerce Department.

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After-sales Survey Data 79

Transporeon

MARCH 6, 2018

"2018 is proving to be as challenging for shippers and carriers as the second half of 2017 since carriers are reporting capacity utilization rates of 95% and higher," said Florian Dussler, managing director and vice president Americas at Transporeon Group. "In Now is the time to take action to combat carrier capacity issues.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The report, titled “In the Driver’s Seat: 2018 North American over-the-road transportation survey,” will be distributed in Transporeon’s booth #636 at CSCMP Edge, or via download from the link below. The Transporeon 2018 North American Road Transportation Survey can be downloaded here. 3 in Nashville, TN.

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Mazars Ledger

OCTOBER 1, 2017

We are pleased to announce the release of the 2017 edition of Global Ecommerce Report 2017 published by the Ecommerce Foundation.… … The post Global Ecommerce Report 2017 appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Editor's Note: Our friend, Jim Bierfeldt with LogisticsMarketing.com , came up with a 3PL Survey for buyers of logistics services. Take the survey below. Over the past few years, we have surveyed about 350 different buyers of logistics services. Three themes emerged from survey results : YOU DON’T KNOW MY BUSINESS!

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Mazars Ledger

MAY 18, 2017

Mazars USA LLP is pleased to announce the release of the 2017 Water Industry Outlook. We received an excellent… The post 2017 Water Industry Outlook appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

I learned that fact (and many more important things) at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference in New Orleans this week. As the compliance date for the Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) mandate approaches (December 18, 2017), there are two important questions to be answered: How will it impact capacity?

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2018

2018 is looking good according to a recent survey of manufacturers. The 2018 Leading Edge Alliance (LEA) National Manufacturing Outlook Survey found that manufacturers have a more positive outlook about the economy for 2018 than in 2017. 81% of manufacturers believe their revenue will increase in 2018.

Price Reduction 141

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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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Mazars Ledger

JULY 2, 2019

Water… The post 2017 U.S. Mazars USA LLP and the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) are pleased to announce the release of the U.S. Water & Wastewater Contract Operations Market Report appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Mazars Ledger

JULY 19, 2017

Water Industry Outlook 2017 Recap appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States. Water made headlines in main street newspapers in 2016, with the major contamination discovery in Flint, Michigan, the drought in… The post U.S.

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SIPMM Professional Publications

JULY 11, 2019

According to a global study, 2017 Sustainable Procurement Barometer, conducted by EcoVadis and HEC, 97% of the surveyed supply chain professionals from a total of 120 companies regard sustainable procurement as highly important. Today, companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of sustainable procurement.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 1, 2022

In addition, Inc.com recognized Reliance Partners in 2018-2020 as one of the Top 50 Workplaces while Fortune also recognized Reliance Partners in 2017-2020 as a Top Workplace in America. The company is certified as a Great Place to Work®. for the fifth year in a row?. and fear of missing out (FOMO).

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Cocktails and appetizers were served while the festivities began and BlueGrace kicked off the 2017 National Conference. 2017 brought the complete redesign of our Riverview, FL headquarters and many of the Branch locations across the US did the same. Monday | Day 1. I have never had a cookie that tastes this good!”, Tuesday | Day 2.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 14, 2018

Logistics Trends & Insights LLC , an Atlanta, Georgia-based consultancy, is conducting its third “Evolving Freight Forwarding Survey, and invites LM readers to participate. In our 2017 survey, 92% of respondents noted that digitization brings value to forwarders,” says Roberson. By Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor ·.

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Transporeon

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Ocean freight rates are expected to increase significantly in 2017 Based on a survey conducted by our benchmarking partners Xeneta , more than half (56%) of the respondents expect rates to increase while 44% believe rates will remain stable. Most importantly, no one expects that rates will decline in 2017. Contact us today.

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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

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The report, titled “In the Driver’s Seat: 2018 North American over-the-road transportation survey,” will be distributed in Transporeon’s booth #636 at CSCMP Edge, or via download from the link below. The Transporeon 2018 North American Road Transportation Survey can be downloaded here.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2020

According to a 2017 survey of supply.read More. And, investment statistics reveal an increasing trend for more technology to enable multi-modal shipping and the application of big data analytics to increase scalability, flexibility, and demand-driven management decisions.

Supply Chain Software 78

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Data Survey 78

The Logistics Academy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

According to the new “Global Freight Forwarding 2017 Report” compiled by the London-based think tank Transport Intelligence (Ti) , a continuation of excess capacity issues and lower average oil prices in 2016 led rates to fall in both air and sea freight, meaning most forwarders reported lower year-on-year revenues. Digitize or die.

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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 27, 2018

New survey finds that only 27% of companies have structured, quantitative assessment of financial impact related to supply chains. Today’s procurement landscape is evolving, as is the role of today’s procurement leaders,” said Bill DeMartino, General Manager of North America at riskmethods.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 19, 2017

2017 is projected to be a year in which more shippers break out of the mold, embracing newer transportation management systems ( TMSs ). Unfortunately, this means predictions for adoption rates in 2017 would be likely to remain in this range. It is in your best interest to implement a TMS now, and 2017 is the year to do it.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 26, 2023

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. Gartner (2021). Gartner Research. Logistics education matters. MHL News (2019).

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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. Jason has been recognized with multiple awards for research and teaching. The website Poets & Quants has recognized him as one of the top 40 undergraduate professors.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

According to a new survey sponsored by supply chain optimiser Infor, status updates and ETA information top the list of customer must-haves. Seventy-eight percent of consumers surveyed expect to receive updates on the status of their orders. Infor sponsored a similar YouGov survey in 2016. “In

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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.

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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.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 24, 2018

A new survey analyses the maturity levels of large UK and German companies in their efforts to digitise their supply chain ecosystems – with a focus on sustainability and transparency drivers. The survey among 150 supply chain decision makers* reveals a major difference between Germany and the UK.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

significantly improved their ability to generate cash in 2017, producing the strongest working capital performance since 2008. In 2017, companies significantly extended payments to suppliers, taking 3.4 In 2017, companies significantly extended payments to suppliers, taking 3.4 working capital performance in 2017.

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Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Survey Inventory 92

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.

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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

A new survey shows that 72% of driver recruiters expect that compensation, including pay and benefits, will increase in the second quarter of 2018 compared to their lower expectations in 2017.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In 2017, a study assessed extreme climate impacts on infrastructure in Europe. Project cargo weight on these possible compromised roads and railways should be a concern even with DOT route surveys. In the future, DOT may require additional route surveys and bridge studies for weight distribution.

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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. Jason has been recognized with multiple awards for research and teaching. The website Poets & Quants has recognized him as one of the top 40 undergraduate professors.

Supply Chain Software 195

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

imports in 2017 – the fastest rate of growth in more than seven years; yet the industry remains siloed and outmoded. Eytan Buchman, a Freightos vice president, told Logistics Management in an interview that survey responses confirmed what the compnay had long suspected. Department of Commerce data reports a 6.7% Only 11.7%

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 6, 2018

More than 500 qualified respondents to our “34th Annual Salary Survey” report that their salaries moved up only incrementally last year. This year’s survey again draws the most feedback from successful logistics managers who have been climbing the executive ladder for some time. Respondents reflect. Uneven compensation.

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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.

Optimal Sourcing 87

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Logistics Management

APRIL 11, 2018

The survey is based on feedback from a comScore survey of more than 18,000 global online shoppers and was issued over the first three quarters of 2017.

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