Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Körber , the global supply chain technology leader from software to materials handling automation, today announced the results of its 2020 State of Supply Chain Complexity survey. meeting consumer expectations for speed, cost and adaptability. More businesses are paying attention to these supply chain headaches.

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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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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

2020 seemed a world away just a few years ago and yet, here we are. Our recent Demand Forecasting survey shows that teams anticipate more complexity in the supply chain. Companies are already realizing that for S&OP meetings to be effective, they need to get to insights faster. This promises to be a very eventful year.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2022

We recently surveyed CFOs and finance executives in the manufacturing and distribution sectors to study how the pandemic has impacted their businesses. Among key insights , we learned that finance leaders are realigning their 2022 priorities to meet changing business needs. 3. Improving visibility into performance.

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Locus

OCTOBER 21, 2022

According to McKinsey’s latest consumer pulse survey, Spending in March 2020 was down by 18% as compared to two years later. The post Revenge Festivities: How To Power Up Your Retail Last-Mile Fulfillment To Meet Soaring Demand appeared first on Locus Blog. Schedule Demo. Sources: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link].

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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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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

2020 seemed a world away just a few years ago and yet, here we are. Our recent Demand Forecasting survey shows that teams anticipate more complexity in the supply chain. Companies are already realizing that for S&OP meetings to be effective, they need to get to insights faster. This promises to be a very eventful year.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Technology tools that are easy to use were cited as critical features among 93% of survey respondents. Technology tools, notably desktop and mobile-enabled capabilities, were listed as in-demand benefits of 3PL partnerships among 86% of survey respondents. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Survey.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Our recent survey showed that only 17% of organizations make it a priority to invest in innovation. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance. AIMMS in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020.

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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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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

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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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.

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Women in Trucking

DECEMBER 16, 2019

High-deductible health plans are replacing many traditional health plans, SHRM's 2019 Employee Benefits survey shows. This may be the year to re-group and review how your organization’s health and benefits plans meet your talent and retention goals. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Limits: Contributions - $2750 (up $50 from 2019).

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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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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

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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WorkWave

JANUARY 14, 2020

Thanks to the experts involved with WorkWave Payments and our recent market data, we are happy to share our insights into what we can expect from payments in 2020. edition of the 2018 Global Mobile Consumer Survey from Deloitte. The demand for app-centric payments will continue to grow. Redefining wallets is the way of the future.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 22, 2021

Two-thirds of UK consumers now believe the Government should crack down on online delivery CO2 emissions and force online retailers to invest in more sustainable options, a new survey has found. Retailers can easily meet this demand by offering a sustainable option alongside existing delivery options and highlighting it with a special icon.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

Unless manufacturers change, they will find that their ability to forecast demand, and determine what to do to meet it, will be challenging. Several surveys have reported how SCM in recent years has moved from being a cost center to one responsible for offering superior customer experience and delivering competitive advantage.

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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

JANUARY 12, 2022

year-on-year in 2020 with a 39% increase in Q1 2021. Preliminary results from a Lucas-commissioned survey of 350 companies in the US and UK found that the majority of the companies are already employing AI in one way or another within their warehouses and distribution/fulfillment centers. Data from the U.S.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Since early 2020, global trade has been buffeted by waves of increased customer demand, supply chain challenges, and constant uncertainty and volatility. Since early 2020, the supply chain ramifications of COVID have been a rollercoaster for businesses of all shapes and sizes. What Goes Up, Must Come Down.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As reported by DC Velocity , “the 2020 Fleet Advantage Industry Benchmark Survey noted, “11% of transportation fleets estimate they have saved more than $1 million in crash avoidance by upgrading to newer trucks with advanced safety features.” The sudden surges of 2020 are not one-off scenarios. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

This includes sourcing materials, working with vendors, managing warehouses and transportation, and coordinating with retailers to ensure they can meet the changing demands of consumers while remaining profitable. The company’s survey of Fortune 100 companies showed that 77% have implemented hybrid work schedules. and Target Corp.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2023

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. Instawork’s 2022 survey, found that 73% of warehouse operators couldn’t find enough labour.

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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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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Our recent survey showed that only 17% of organizations make it a priority to invest in innovation. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance. AIMMS in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Retailers are expecting a record number of holiday shoppers on Thanksgiving weekend placing parcel delivery companies in the spotlight to meet consumers' holiday expectations. We meet with our providers and vendors in the first quarter of the year to evaluate the previous year. billion and $859 billion, an increase over 2020.

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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. Initiatives that will meet your ROI as a CEO will be guided by and from the factory floor data itself. ERP reduces operational and administrative costs.

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Airfreight Logistics

JUNE 5, 2018

The air carrier says the facility was built to meet the surging demand on highly-sensitive and temperature-controlled shipments. The refrigerated warehouse was opened in conjunction with the launch of FlyPharma, a new product designed specifically to meet the growing needs for the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector.

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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. It can ensure the business’s survival, enabling channels and capabilities to meet the new customer expectation and endure future crises.

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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. Landscape Report. Improved investor branding and increased returns?

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Negotiating uncertainties is still the name of the game, and in a quest to meet the same-day delivery expectations of customers, retailers rolled out omnichannel capabilities in record time last year. A Forbes report quoted data stating that store traffic in 2020 fell by 30% as compared to 2019. for the United States in 2020.

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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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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. million positions may go unfilled by 2020. 30% of respondents in an APICS survey stated lack of knowledge transfer or training was a key challenge, among the top 5.

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