Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 27, 2020

Epicor Software Corporation has today released its 2020 Global Growth Index, a report that explores the growth trajectory of companies around the world and provides insight on how business leaders are using technology to support and drive growth initiatives. The survey did not knowingly poll customers of Epicor.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The National Private Truck Council 2021 Benchmarking Survey Report provides fleets with new industry standards to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement. The 2021 NPTC Benchmarking Survey Report, which is sponsored by Penske, captures critical metrics from the 2020 calendar year, which was a time like no other.

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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. These often include unpredictable demand fluctuations, a scarcity of capital, and an absence of established supplier relationships (Blank & Dorf, 2020).

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 4, 2023

Manufacturing and reuse of wooden pallets increased significantly according to the most recent survey commissioned by the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) and the research arm of the Forestry Commission, Forest Research. FEFPEB President Rob van Hoesel and General Secretary Fons Ceelaert attended the meeting.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2021

2021 is still carrying over problems from 2020. Hours of Service regulations have been amended as of June 1st, 2020, to provide greater flexibility without compromising the original intent, which is safer driving practices for truckers. More drivers responded to the survey increasing the data pool by 43% (11,696 participants).

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. In a recent report, IEA indicated that global battery and mineral supply chains need to expand ten-fold to meet projected critical minerals needs by 2030. 7-Eleven Inc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

million shoppers hit the stores and the internet to capitalize on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. The top gifts were clothes and accessories, which about half of those surveyed purchased, and toys, which nearly a third of people surveyed bought.

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Freight Center

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

2020 Freight Shipping Outlook. Looking forward to 2020, some experts are looking at the first two issues — a lack of vehicles and shortage of drivers — from a different perspective. For 2020, new tolls being deployed by states could become a factor. Freight Shipping Factors Changing. Here’s why. More Trucks on the Road.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Solace , a leader in powering real-time event-driven enterprises, has announced the results of an industry-first survey on event-driven architecture (EDA), shedding light on how organisations are striving to incorporate real-time data and event-driven architecture into their IT landscape.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Eighty-five percent of logistics leaders expect that their outsourcing budget will increase by more than 5% in 2020, according to Gartner, Inc. Based on the Gartner 2019 Logistics Outsourcing Strategy Survey, one reason for the expected budget increase is that logistics outsourcing supports the business.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2023

Supply chain issues have ceased to be a subject discussed solely among industry experts, writes James Newman, EMEA Director at GreyOrange. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, 91% of consumers reported to taking the supply chain into consideration when making a purchase, an increase from just 45% before 2020, according to an Oracle survey.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Logistics stakeholders are continuing to digitalize operations—and supply chains—through new technologies that meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges. In a changing industry, digital transformation often feels like a buzzword that leads companies to rush towards streamlining operational efficiency.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

While the industry moves toward more cohesive programs to track performance, including profitability per load, the need to boost benchmarking through freight KPIs is absolute. The sudden surges of 2020 are not one-off scenarios. They will recur and create a new index for measuring industry growth. Request a SONAR Demo.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 4, 2021

A 2020 SYSPRO survey showed that 60% of manufacturing and distribution businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. Addressing industry pain points with ERP. Initiatives that will meet your ROI as a CEO will be guided by and from the factory floor data itself.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In 2020, sustainable funds, on average, outperformed both their traditional peers and indexes, according to Morningstar’s 2021 Sustainable Funds U.S. Carriers can not only achieve sustainability goals but also meet their OTIF targets. Jorge Lopera is Vice President Latin America & Industry at FarEye. Landscape Report.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Delegates at the organisation’s GM, which was held in person in Manchester at the end of October 2021, heard how industry-specific and wider general influences were impacting heavily on the supply and demand of wood and products such as pallets and packaging.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

According to Sundeep Sunghavi, the use of predictive analytics will save approximately $630 billion in the manufacturing industry over the next 15 years. Instead, they can use today’s information to create near real-time demand forecasts, allowing for immediate adjustment of production and distribution to meet changing demands.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

year-on-year in 2020 with a 39% increase in Q1 2021. For companies across industries, transforming existing DCs and narrowing this technology gap is key to competitive advantage in a changing economy. A report published by IBM states that the pandemic has powered the shift away from stores to online shopping by close to five years.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

When that stopped, the industry found itself in a crunch and within just months, prices took off by some 400%. So to meet capacity, airlines started to convert passenger planes into cargo planes at scale. In the last quarter of 2020, it became clear cargo rates weren’t coming down anytime soon. And it’s not just ocean freight.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the resiliency test. 2020 Was A Year Of Supply Chain Disruption. In 2020 companies across virtually every industry faced supply chain disruption due to COVID-19. What do we mean by that? Overall, U.S.

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

The article presents findings from a survey conducted across over 200 global supply chain professionals to highlight how the pandemic has increased the need for freight market intelligence and how it continues to be relevant even as supply chain issues resolve. Real world, meet data. But even since July 2020, much has changed.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 5, 2021

Of 194 drivers surveyed for the end of project evaluation report, conducted by an external evaluator, 90% also reported feeling safer on the road as a result of the training and 99% felt the training either met or exceeded their expectations.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

We’ve seen the evolution of the industry and its ongoing transformation , and have embarked on a transformation ourselves. 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. There is also a talent shortage.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 6, 2021

Logistics stakeholders are continuing to utilize digital transformation to meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges. In the last two decades, digitalization has had a seismic impact in the world, including the logistics industry. Industry 4.0 That said, digital transformation is more than that.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 6, 2021

Logistics stakeholders are continuing to utilize digital transformation to meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges. In the last two decades, digitalization has had a seismic impact in the world, including the logistics industry. Industry 4.0 That said, digital transformation is more than that.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This will inevitably have an impact across industries and companies as they start to research and deploy new solutions to fall in line with government targets. Sustainability is key to the future of the industry and protecting the planet. Alexander Baal, Directors Sales Operations, Jungheinrich UK Ltd., Reducing red diesel.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The 24th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study for 2020 has been released and it shows a growing success between shippers and their 3PL partners. The logistics and freight industry is in a state of flux currently. According to the 2020 study, here are some of the biggest challenges shippers and 3PLs are facing to date.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 19, 2022

Meanwhile, a recent survey conducted by the trade association, Logistics UK, noted 13% of respondents report severe warehouse staff shortages, with a substantial decline in the availability of forklift drivers cited as a major problem. This represents some 12.5% of the total workforce required.

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Airfreight Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

The new TIACA 4Cargo events, either in the form of conferences or short workshops, will contribute to meeting these expectations as TIACA events offer not only great networking platforms but also opportunities to listen to inspiring leaders, share best practices, grow knowledge, exposure and business.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

We’ve seen the evolution of the industry and its ongoing transformation , and have embarked on a transformation ourselves. 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. Use accessible technology.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

In 2020, gender diversity is more than just a buzzword. As this stands almost half of those surveyed would not have a programme in operation by 2022 of which some may take many years to start having a tangible impact. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough. Unlocking its value. In the modern world, visibility means data.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Retailers such as Walmart have rigorous standards and will only purchase from suppliers who meet these standards. About 11% of carriers have vehicles that use a fuel other than diesel or biodiesel blends, according to a 2016 survey by ATRI. Lately they have upped their game and many have in place ambitious goals for 2020.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

In 2020, gender diversity is more than just a buzzword. As this stands almost half of those surveyed would not have a programme in operation by 2022 of which some may take many years to start having a tangible impact. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough. Unlocking its value. In the modern world, visibility means data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The most recent McKinsey Global Survey on AI shows a 25% increase in use by companies over the prior year, a trend that shows no signs of slowing. According to the MHI Industry Annual Report , AI and machine learning adoption in supply chains is only 12% today, but the curve is expected to rise rapidly to 60% within five years.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

2021 may not be a year for the logistics industry to cherish, but it was a year filled with a lot of takeaways. Logistics industry was experiencing capacity constraints, driver shortages, sudden upticks in e-commerce demand, new technologies, different fulfillment models , delays, port congestions, canal blockage etc. Rewind to 2021!

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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.

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