Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 21, 2023

The annual report from the non-profit group Women in Trucking measures the percentage of women represented in roles across the transportation industry, including corporate management, boards of directors, management and supervisory roles, as well as operations, technicians, human resources/talent management, safety, and professional drivers.

Purchasing Skills 117

Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics Logistics Network Optimization Software Buyer Training 117

Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Glenn Taylor | Sourcing Journal November 02, 2023 In an improving sign for the retail supply chain, the majority of shippers surveyed by third-party logistics (3PL) provider BlueGrace Logistics—64.4 The index correlates growth or shrinkage to overall industry volume of freight shipments and product prices. In fact, 65.8

Inventory Reduction 90

Inventory Reduction Inventory Ordering Freight 90

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 11, 2020

When leading economists start talking about a drop in manufacturing comparable to the start of the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, you can be sure that the world’s leading industries are in for a torrid few months. Since then, the impact on manufacturing and global supply chains, across multiple industry sectors, has been significant.

Manufacturing Procurement 62

Manufacturing Procurement Industry Supply Chain Software Factories 62

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

I was hoping the retail chains carrying this brand had some in their stores, but after checking 10+ retailers, to my surprise, it was nowhere to be found, and the only website that had it was charging $200 more than the MSRP! Here we are, two years after the start of the pandemic, and we are still very much feeling the effects.

Supply Chain Planning Software 166

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Scenario Planning 166

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2023

The new machines are being engineered with the ability to walk around warehouses, reach items high on shelves, crouch to put things down and pick up and move boxes, defying some of the physical limits on automation in the industrial world. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

Supply Chain Design Software 104

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 104

WorkWave

JUNE 11, 2020

Holmdel, NJ – June 11, 2020 – WorkWave ® , a provider of cloud-based software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, today announces its new Online Reviews platform, with updated features and functionality that allow field service companies of all sizes to generate more leads and close more sales.

After-sales 87

After-sales Survey Buyer Training Tools 87

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Data is after all the fuel that runs the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In most companies, the first mile of data and analytics has occurred — amongst executives, and in marketing and sales. A survey of CFO s noted that among their top four priorities was ensuring greater visibility into performance and operations.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Data Logistics Network Optimization Software 111

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 28, 2015

At Cerasis, our customers are manufacturers from the American Manufacturing Industry. A big part of that is because it is proven that the more labor productive and the more output the American Manufacturing industry produces, there is a large multiplier effect on the rest of the economy for creating jobs and economic sustainability.

Modeling Software 116

Modeling Software Industry RFID Cost Reduction 116

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In Part 1, we covered the business and technology challenges that the medical device industry is experiencing. To achieve their transformation goals, they should consider an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system geared towards their industry’s key needs. After-sales support.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 105

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2024

Facing pressure to both ensure access and capture profits before the patent window expires, companies are loathe to lose sales. Supply chain orchestration enables seamless collaboration All this tinkering undoubtedly involves effort from across the supply chain, from sales to procurement to manufacturing to distribution and more.

Supply Chain Planning Software 139

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning Manufacturing Procurement 139

Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2023

After all, the smooth, reliable and increasingly optimised operation of industrial trucks is a crucial factor when considering the total cost of ownership. And to this day, the claim to be the most customer-focused supplier in the industry is firmly anchored in the company’s objectives.

Procurement Solutions 45

Procurement Solutions Logistics Network Optimization Software Survey Materials Handling 45

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2024

According to its annual survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) indicates that consumers plan to spend a record $7.2 According to its annual survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) indicates that consumers plan to spend a record $7.2 billion — or an average of $44.40 billion — or an average of $44.40

Expense Reduction 138

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Price Reduction Negotiating Skills 138

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

After months of dire predictions, many in the financial community are lowering the odds of a recession in the next year. Much of this newfound optimism is attributable to a record jobs report in January – and yet we’ve seen a spate of layoffs in tech and other industries. 17% went bankrupt, went private, or were acquired.

Waste Reduction 118

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 118

Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

In the service industry, such as here at ShipMonk, potential clients are making a much larger decision than a new pair of jeans. After all, opinions are subjective; they can be wrong, and they can change on a whim (or a single post from an influencer). But faked before/after photos are the bane of social media.

eCommerce 89

eCommerce Logistics Network Optimization Software Case Study Procurement Solutions 89

Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Because it’s so immediate, SMS should be used sparingly, for time-sensitive information, such as prompts to revisit an abandoned cart, or notifications of a sale starting or ending. If you’re making a big ask, such as wanting me to fill out a survey or refer my friends, then I’d like to hear from your founder, not some AI bot.

eCommerce 81

eCommerce Tips Procurement Solutions Logistics Network Optimization Software 81

Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The value of overall sales rose 0.1% retail sales rose less than forecast in September, as a broad-based increase was overshadowed by a drop in restaurant receipts that may reflect the impact of Hurricane Florence. The value of overall sales rose 0.1% The value of overall sales rose 0.1% after decreasing 0.5%

Purchasing Skills 74

Purchasing Skills Vendor Strategies Procurement Analytics After-sales 74

GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2016

Manufacturers are set to invest up to $70 billion in the Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ) by 2020, reports John Greenough of Business Insider. Previous Applications of the Industrial Internet of Things in Manufacturing. Previous applications of the IIoT in manufacturing have led to a savings of 12 percent across the industry.

Manufacturing Procurement 70

Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Industry 70

Freightos

JULY 14, 2019

In many cases, these sellers use Fulfilled By Amazon (FBA) for delivery, leveraging the modern world’s easier global sourcing, importing, and online sales to create thousands of global supply chains that all end up in Amazon fulfillment centers and then on customer doorsteps in an Amazon box. If the past is any indicator , it will.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 81

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Survey After-sales 81

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Sales departments frequently fight these reductions, but the inflation environment gives supply chain executives extra ammunition to power forward with these initiatives. The goal is to set China’s chip manufacturing industry back by at least a decade. Risk management had been a hard sale. The N-Tier Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 127

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 127

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 20, 2022

A survey SYSPRO fielded during the early days of the pandemic showed that 47% of businesses were unable to function because operational staff completely relied on on-premises resources, and 37% were unable to provide the remote work capabilities they required. Suppliers can access Request for Quotes or update delivery dates in the same way.

ERP 116

ERP Optimization Software Inventory Reduction RFID 116

WorkWave

JUNE 28, 2021

Every pest control operator knows the importance of bringing in new customers, but not every business owner recognizes just how directly their sales process impacts a prospect’s choice to schedule service or take their business elsewhere. Manage All Aspects of Your Business With One Integrated Solution. Hone In on the Human Touch.

After-sales 75

After-sales Study Security Handling 75

Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2022

Key players, like Boohoo and Zara, have started charging customers and it seems like the rest of the industry will before long be tempted to follow suit. According to an April survey by shipping and mailing company Pitney Bowes, online returns cost retailers an average of 21% of order value. How to stay commercially competitive.

After-sales 51

After-sales Cost Reduction Price Reduction Reverse logistics 51

Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

This can be a letdown after the excitement of the holiday shopping season, but it really shouldn’t come as a surprise. Today we’re going to talk about what you can do, before and after the purchase, to mitigate the damage returns can have on your brand. Lost revenue: You’ve lost the revenue you would have made from the sale.

Procurement Solutions 90

Procurement Solutions Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings 90

Now, That's Logistics

JULY 13, 2021

Defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, resilience has become a core mission for companies across most industries right now. After putting businesses through a battery of strategic-resilience tests in 2020, the pandemic continues to place new pressures on many organizations in 2021.

Supply Chains 113

Supply Chains Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies 113

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Despite their size, few people outside their industry have heard of them. of in-stock products ship the same business day from our DCs; that is best of breed for any industry.” Their associate engagement survey allows Ferguson to understand the driver’s impacting engagement across their 31,000 employees.

Supply Chain Design Software 132

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 132

Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

All sorts of organizations have run studies on eco-friendly attitudes in the ecommerce industry, and we have amazingly positive news to share about what buyers are thinking. Another survey found that 73% of global consumers would “definitely” or “probably” change their buying behavior to reduce environmental impact.

eCommerce 66

eCommerce Waste Reduction How To Material Savings 66

Stord

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Customer expectations have become more demanding, brands are adding more sales channels into the supply chain, and 2020 showed us that we need to be prepared for sudden changes to supply and demand patterns. Many of the trends and changes we expect to see in 2021 are largely driven by the supply chain weaknesses and gaps identified in 2020.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Resource Reduction 78

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. The retailer is taking over Alert after working with the startup on a multi-year pilot of the company’s robotic grocery order-fulfillment technology, known as Alphabot.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 111

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Vendor Strategies Procurement Analytics 111

Trinity Logistics

JULY 29, 2021

All industries are currently facing challenges with their logistics and the supply chain. However, industries facing high flatbed demand, like construction and manufacturing, are seeing more difficulty than others. These industries have been dealing with capacity challenges throughout the pandemic as they have remained in high-demand.

Manufacturing Procurement 118

Manufacturing Procurement Construction Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings 118

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Commerce Department shows that online retail sales jumped 32.4% For companies across industries, transforming existing DCs and narrowing this technology gap is key to competitive advantage in a changing economy. Data from the U.S. year-on-year in 2020 with a 39% increase in Q1 2021. How can this be?

Optimal Sourcing 178

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 178

WorkWave

JANUARY 24, 2019

For HVAC&R professionals and those of us that serve them, there are few other opportunities to meet with industry experts, participate in three days of robust educational sessions, gain insight into the latest technology trends, and learn about innovative ideas from all corners of the world. predict sales to increase between five and 10%.

Optimization Software 49

Optimization Software Survey After-sales Trends 49

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2023

Every year, the National Retail Federation conducts a survey on St. Patrick’s Day, up from 54 percent in 2022 and the highest in the history of the survey. billion via a sale of convertible notes to help fund R2 development and launch. The autonomous vehicle industry is fighting the bipartisan measure (A.B.

Inventory Reduction 140

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 140

Bringg

OCTOBER 25, 2018

A new survey from Brightpearl found that 42 percent of U.S. What’s more, 61 percent of the retailers surveyed said they would ban serial returners. This is an interesting change in an industry that has put so much emphasis on facilitating free returns and exchanges. The question is, what are the implications of retailers?

Cost Reduction 48

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Survey After-sales 48

Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The median estimate of economists surveyed by Bloomberg called for a deficit of $55 billion. Overall exports came in at $211 billion after $211.4 That included record shipments of petroleum, industrial materials and consumer goods. The goods trade gap with China widened to a record. The gap increased by 1.7% Imports rose 0.2%to

Price Reduction 68

Price Reduction Purchasing Skills Material Savings After-sales 68

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 18, 2019

Source: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2017 Survey. If you feel you should enter the industry at the lowest level, then you might look for a role as a production or maintenance operative and plan to work your way up to supervisory and then management level. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2017 Survey.

Manufacturing Procurement 96

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 96

Stord

JULY 21, 2019

Monday, July 22, 2019 Amazon Prime customers are used to Amazon Prime’s one and two-day shipping delivering items one to two days after purchase. This is the Amazon Effect, the raised consumer expectations that have resulted from the $989B market cap company’s evolution of the e-commerce industry.

Material Savings 78

Material Savings Networks Procurement Solutions Distribution 78

WorkWave

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

After all, unsatisfied customers won’t call you up for service in the future, and they certainly won’t be telling their friends and family members to give you their business, either. Generating positive online reviews from your customers is one of the most effective ways that you can bring in more prospects and win more sales.

Automation 69

Automation After-sales Study Optimal Sourcing 69