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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation. Natural disasters. Geopolitical events.

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Data key to tackling forecasting challenges

FreightWaves SONAR

seemingly ignored inventory data that the pandemic-driven buying spree that lasted from March 2020 until the end of 2021 was waning, leading to bloated inventories, according to an article written by FreightWaves’ Mark Solomon. The company’s survey of Fortune 100 companies showed that 77% have implemented hybrid work schedules.

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Mastering Profitable Omni-Channel Logistics, Despite Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

If 2020 and if 2021 proved anything, it’s that the omni-channel selling environment is here to stay. According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components. But, as we know, supply chain conditions were far from perfect in 2020 and 2021.

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Trends in the Food and Beverage Industry

Trinity Logistics

Recently, a Grand View Research study shows that the cold chain market was estimated at USD 233.2 For instance, a recent Forbes article shared that 60 percent of consumers now order delivery or pickup at least once a week, with takeout predicted to rise to 21 percent of restaurant industry sales by 2025. percent from 2018 to 2020.

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Supply Chain Helps Meet ESG Goals

Blue Grace Logistics

Nearly two-thirds of businesses responding to the 2020 Gartner Sustainability Survey said they were pressured by customers to invest in sustainability initiatives while 48% said pressure was coming from investors and 48% cited regulators. ” READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Triggers Surge in Global Food Delivery Industry

Logistics Bureau

A study by market research group NPD reveals how that particular market grew in value in January by 20 percent compared to a year earlier. billion (USD) in 2020 and $164 billion by 2024. In Japan, where the food delivery market will reach an estimated $2.815bn in 2020, the non-contact method of delivery is also a growing trend.

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Two Million Vacant Manufacturing Jobs by 2025…How Can We Tackle the Skills Gap?

GlobalTranz

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.