Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2023

My colleagues and I will likely publish a detailed list of predictions related to supply chain operations and technology. Here are some data that support my view. However, GEP And S&P Global publish the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index based on data derived from S&P Global’s PMI surveys.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

The implication for global freight beyond the now typical uncertainty is predictably elevated operational costs and soaring freight rates. A significant majority – 70% – reported a return to normalcy in logistics operations, with 40% experiencing conditions that were even better than those they experienced pre-pandemic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2021

This variability is wide-spread across the economy and especially acute in warehousing and fulfillment operations. Although forecasting is always difficult, it is especially difficult during these times of upheaval in order fulfillment operations. Respondent privacy is assured, and only aggregated data will be published.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2021

Just last month I noted that warehouse labor productivity was hindered extensively by COVID-19 and that 80 percent of ARC’s warehouse survey respondents anticipate an increase of order throughput volumes in 2021. Here are a few more data points supporting the ongoing labor needs of warehousing and transportation operations.

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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. Fleet operators need real-time data to make informed decisions about their business. They don't want to trust that to a carrier.

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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.” That’s especially true when considering the state of the economy and hopes for growth in 2021.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Of 1,200 industry professionals surveyed for the 2021 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, 51.5% The survey is part of the 2021 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, the company’s 12th annual snapshot of industry sentiment and ranking of the world’s 50 leading emerging markets. 2021 Index and Survey Highlights .

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 7, 2022

SYSPRO surveyed CFOs and finance leaders in a variety of industries and learned that they’ve had to undertake a more flexible role than in previous years. The tumultuous trading climates of 2020 and 2021 have necessitated agility, and a need to spearhead strategic, innovative, and risk-based financial focus. SMART technologies.

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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. Despite these differences, both SMEs and startups share a common interest in harnessing technology to optimize their logistics operations.

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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. For the manufacturing and distribution CEO the challenge is not only getting back to pre-pandemic operations, but crafting businesses that emerge more resilient than before.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 11, 2022

The role of the CFO is being transformed by technological innovation and access to massive amounts of data, both inside and outside the organization. According to the 2021 SYSPRO CFO 4.0 Diversification of business operations. The race to digitally transform business operations has created new goals and challenges for the CFO.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

With reliable data from ERP manufacturers and distributors can use data analytics to respond to challenges. Here’s how ERP can support your organization to gain the control you need in operations and processes to increase efficiency and overall customer experience: 1. The 2021 SYSPRO CFO 4.0

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Robinson’s own technology and data from the largest network in the freight industry, help our customers stay on top of the trends that influence their supply chains. As a researcher at Michigan State’s Broad College of Business, I will explain how I arrived at this figure, based on available data. for Q2 2021, relative to Q2 2018.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A 2021 Peak Shipping Season survey conducted by Edelman Intelligence found hiring to be a strong concern among supply chain decision makers with 90% having a strong need to increase hiring to account for peak season and beyond. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Survey. Download Report.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 26, 2021

Clean technology consulting firm and producers of the annual Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo , Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), has created an analysis examining the current state of today's leading on-road clean vehicle technologies for fleet operators.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 23, 2022

There are a variety of external data streams that also play a role in providing better visibility and improved ETAs. Companies are partnering with data aggregators to get a better idea of when shipments will arrive. However, the nuances and granularity of the data will vary depending on the mode. Real-Time Visibility Data.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A Forbes report quoted data stating that store traffic in 2020 fell by 30% as compared to 2019. According to McKinsey Consumer Pulse surveys undertaken by the firm, close to 75% of people that are using digital channels for the first time will continue to do so even after normalcy is restored. Share and Enjoy !

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

2021 was the trough with in-person events severely limited. in December 2021. Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe. This survey-based research gathers quantitative data as well as information on practices or performance drivers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 28, 2021

But, market forces have put the brakes on the continuous improvement in the market (from the perspective of the carriers) and the latest housing-related data points are off their recent highs, as are most flatbed-related data points. That causes us to wonder whether the market can get much better for flatbed carriers.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

The Initial Hurdle: 2021’ Freight Fiasco During the COVID-19 pandemic, Conor from Fort Toys , like many other entrepreneurs, found himself dealing with skyrocketing demand… and skyrocketing freight costs. The inventory trend that emerged from ShipBob’s data seems to be extending into 2023. The key takeaway?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

SCM solutions provide oversight of materials and products, and their associated data, as they move through the supply chain from supplier to consumer. By gaining access to the data in these processes, businesses are better able to coordinate workflows, improve efficiencies, and ensure that customers get the product they ordered.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

Our survey found nearly 3 in 4 (74%) warehouse workers are at least somewhat likely to take a pay cut to work at another company with more technology tools to help them do their job, including more than half (52%), who are extremely or very likely. Strategic conclusions and recommendations for warehouse operators. Increases oversight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Your organization’s ability to anticipate disruption, adapt to events, and build resiliency is rooted in how you maintain operational continuity.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Europe leads this trend having reduced offshore procurement by a quarter since 2021. Of those surveyed, 70% said the majority of supply is currently being obtained from China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. A global re-orchestration is underway as procurement from offshore locations fell by 22% in the past two years.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 9, 2022

Report authors surveyed nearly 250 U.S.-based National average prices at the pump were 19% higher in 2021 than in 2020. A few hundred more grant-funded Class 8 battery-electric vehicle orders from major manufacturers were placed in 2021 and early 2022. Compressed natural gas fuel is priced just right, vehicle sales grow.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 27, 2022

Ivanti Wavelink , the supply chain business unit of Ivanti, has announced the results of a joint survey with VDC Research regarding the state of industrial supply chain operations and the adoption of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 3, 2022

This not only eliminates costly production interruptions for material supply to machines, but also the risk of accidents during operation. In this way, productivity increases of up to 30% are possible compared to manual operation. As with all Interroll products, the Smart Pallet Mover is extremely easy to install, operate and maintain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

According to a report from McKinsey, a typical consumer company’s supply chain creates far greater social and environmental costs than its own operations, accounting for more than 80% percent of greenhouse-gas emissions and more than 90% of the impact on air, land, water, biodiversity, and geological resources. The added benefit?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

According to a recent survey fielded by Edelman Intelligence , 94% of supply chain leaders say partnerships with supply chain logistics companies are necessary to get through peak season successfully. Limited Granularity of Data Leads to a Lack of Actionability.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2021

This not only eliminates costly production interruptions for material supply to machines, but also the risk of accidents during operation. In this way, productivity increases of up to 30% are possible compared to manual operation. As with all Interroll products, the Smart Pallet Mover is extremely easy to install, operate and maintain.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2021

Prior to the pandemic, supply chains were already growing in complexity due to increased globalization, data sources, and customer demands. If they weren’t already aware, your company’s leaders now clearly understand how critical the logistics and supply chain operations are to the bottom line and success of the organization.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

For this, IBM and NRF surveyed 1,900 retail and consumer products company executives across 23 countries. The survey revealed that “intelligent automation capabilities help increase the annual revenue growth by up to 10 percent”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

A transformation that is based on the idea that by putting in new applications the company will automate a process, or processes, and provide more and better data to make decisions, is a poor foundation for a true transformation. The roots of IBP are in sales & operations planning (S&OP). Mr. Herrin was a good fit.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 7, 2022

The latest TEG price index data reveals road transport businesses passing soaring operating costs onto customers – as June’s average price-per-mile for haulage and courier vehicles reaches 18% more than three years ago, and its highest level so far in 2022. points in June 2019 to 122.0

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This article provides an overview, based on a survey of over 1,200 small businesses, of how small and midsize businesses have weathered the storm, and how a changing – and potentially recessionary – market is impacting their outlook. His Kickstarter campaign launched in January of 2021 and raised over $3 million dollars. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

This past Monday marked the first normal Boston Marathon since 2019, as the 2020 marathon was canceled due to the Covid pandemic, and the 2021 marathon was shifted to October with a smaller field. Supply chain cyberattacks jumped 51% in 2021. And what a race it was. South Carolina prohibits importation of some birds due to avian flu.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

This allowed key suppliers to keep operating for another two weeks after many of the companies in the affected were shut down. Supply chain risk management solutions operate in a similar manner. Examples of third-party data would include weather forecasts, sustainability ratings, or D&Bs on a company’s financial viability.

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