Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 30, 2021

The survey, conducted in April 2021, was completed by an impressive number of respondents – 720 logistics experts across 43 countries and territories. ARC studies the software and automation used in warehouses. With the explosion of ecommerce, warehouse automation experienced nearly double digit-growth among retailers.

eCommerce 162

eCommerce Automation Logistics Network Optimization Software Packing 162

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. Over half ( 51% ) of total respondents agreed that investing in eCommerce platforms and digital transformation initiatives is of top of mind this year.

Inventory Reduction 105

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 105

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Ecommerce has been on a roll for the last two years. Earlier in 2022, we conducted a survey of 8,000 consumers across North America and Europe to get a better sense of their ecommerce experience and how they were reacting to retailer performance. Figure 2: Consumer Delivery Experience for the Last 3 Months of 2021.

Optimal Sourcing 125

Optimal Sourcing Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 125

Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Case Study. With eCommerce order volumes and consumer demands high and continuing to rise, shippers have turned to LTL in lieu of truckload freight to meet these needs. So, to learn more about these challenges and how companies are addressing rate increases, capacity restraints, and other issues, we sponsored a survey.

Optimal Sourcing 62

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Survey 62

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in January 2021, “ The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World ”, I highlighted that modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness.

Supply Chain Planning Software 149

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

DIFFICULTY FINDING LABOR DIVERSIFYING WORKFORCE TECHNOLOGY IS TAKING OVER INCREASING CYBERSECURITY CARBON NEUTRALITY BUILDING RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS DIFFICULTY FINDING LABOR Manufacturers are still struggling to find labor, with a recent Deloitte survey estimating that the manufacturing sector will be short 2.1

Manufacturing Procurement 92

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Trends Supply Chain Planning Software 92

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

Decades-old case studies seemed stale, so students wanted to know how real supply chains have dealt with the pandemic and what their response bodes for future. Because in the APICS survey of millennials, 36% ranked cited the lack of a clear career path in supply chain as their top frustration. Will you equip me for the journey?

Supply Chain Planning Software 157

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 157