Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. For example, imagine your company moves 10,000 containers a year with an average contents value of $75,000. 17% went bankrupt, went private, or were acquired. Reduced working capital.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 29, 2020

As per a Statista survey, eighty per cent of consumers say they’d return a product they received that was damaged in shipping. With the right packaging, strategy, and tools, you can cut shipping costs by as much as 60%. Shipping damage is a massive threat to any products that travel on the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

There’s certainly no shortage of demand for better quality in sourcing: 8 out of 10 British consumers check the origin of their food, while a survey from 2015 found that 72% of Millennials would be willing to pay more for products or services offered by companies committed to positive social and environmental impact.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2021

For example, when looking at freight brokerages, if the sales floor is full of swearing, on-the-floor arguments, creating a hostile environment, you are going to lose females and they are going to tell other females not to go into logistics because of it. View the Full Article on FreightWaves. BlueGrace’s No. Stimulate Equity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The company had access to huge amounts of trade data, for example. In an article, I voiced my skepticism and said that I believed using AI to solve this problem would lead to huge number of false positives. The other risk management software supplier’s methodology was based on surveys. But I was skeptical.

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Locus

MARCH 28, 2022

For example, clothing stores enable customers to browse and try out the merchandise in person, get helpful suggestions from the human sales staff, and receive a seamless checkout experience with automated cashiers. Myntra’s Roadster Go (India) store is a fine example of this category. How COVID-19 has changed the face of retail.

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Too few commanders have realised that logistics readiness underpins their strategies, or defines capabilities or the way their forces will fight. Some get it right, and base strategies on the capacity given to forces by their sustaining echelons, bases or auxiliary vessels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components. For example, they might browse products online, but visit a brick-and-mortar store to finalize their selection. due to the higher costs associated with online selling.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Let us check out some strategies you can deploy to decrease the driver churn rate for your trucking business. Strategies to reduce driver churn rates in the trucking industry. Here’s a few examples: Provide orientation and onboarding for drivers and dispatchers . Provide education and training: .

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Additionally, some owners believe that up-charging customers and inflating prices is an effective strategy because it gives the appearance of legitimacy and quality. In this article, we’ll cover all of the things that should go into your decision. In this article, we’ll cover all of the things that should go into your decision.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 28, 2015

These are but extensions of the idea to maximize omni- channel strategies by putting the customer at the heart of the supply chain. . 5 Strategies to Personalize Your Web Experience to Put the Customer Focus at the Heart of the Omni-Channel Supply Chain. Advanced Content. Services Personalization. Personalized E-Mail Campaign.

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Logistics in War

JULY 23, 2019

Too few commanders have realised that logistics readiness underpins their strategies, or defines capabilities or the way their forces will fight. Some get it right, and base strategies on the capacity given to forces by their sustaining echelons, bases or auxiliary vessels.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 30, 2020

Of those four, we’ve dedicated one article to an in-depth discussion of Transportation Infrastructure, Congestion and Funding. Based on survey data, the ATRI recommends to “[i]dentify strategic locations on the National Freight Network for new or expanded parking ….” However, working fewer hours can cause costly delays.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Skills Shortages. skilled production workers. researchers. machinists. scientists.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

This article was first published in the July / August 2018 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. Looking to real-life examples for inspiration, we can ask, ‘Who does reverse logistics well?’ A plan is necessary, possibly based on one of the following strategies. Reverse Logistics Strategy 1: Don’t do it!

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

As data is collected from these primary and secondary parties, be sure to also integrate it with your global track and trace strategies to deliver cross-functional insights that can deliver return-on-investment. Read full article here. Analyze Performance and Manage Expectations.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2017

In this article, I propose to have a look at several logistic skills that, besides the specific knowledge in this area, will help to maximize the logistics effectiveness. Several techniques in this relation were already developed for you, for example, a 380-degree survey. Integrity, in general, means fairness.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 16, 2018

As part of an annual effort, Accenture surveyed 30 A&D companies, encompassing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as well as tier 1 and 2 suppliers. Schmidt cites the example of an electronics supplier that was participating in a classified government procurement program. Comment on this article.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Data from the National Science Foundation’s 2015 Survey of Doctorate Recipients reveals an unemployment rate for science, engineering and health (SEH) Doctorates is 1.78%, compared to the national average of around 4% at the time. We’ve created a simple three question survey to gather some insight into this issue and it takes only a minute.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 27, 2018

These are the principles we’ll expand on in the remainder of this article. Gamification is not just another term for incentivisation, at least not in the same sense as conventional incentivisation strategies. Source: Findings of a 2016 survey conducted by TalentLMS. Gamification: What it is and What it is Not.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Article summary. One way to tell if a CSR programme is simply a marketing strategy is to check the length of the project. A recent survey by Deloitte reveals that business leaders overwhelmingly (93 percent) believe that companies are not merely employers, but are also stewards of society. Examples of CSR Programmes.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

According to the Business of Sustainability Index , despite intense inflation since 2020, 66% of general US customers and 80% of young adult (ages 18-34) US customers surveyed in 2022 are willing to pay more for sustainable products/companies that embrace sustainable practices. Consider the clothing industry as an example.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A year before, in 2014, a Harvard Business Review article pointed out that supply chains were becoming increasingly global and complex and consequently more at risk than before. Unfortunately, the state of disruption to the current landscape has never been contemplated and very few strategies exist to navigate it.

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Conger

JULY 30, 2021

In this article, you’ll learn: The definition of omnichannel distribution. Top challenges and the steps for adopting an omnichannel distribution strategy. 4 Steps for Adapting to an Omnichannel Distribution Strategy. To reiterate, an omnichannel strategy will integrate each of these channels. Let’s get started!

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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. In fact, it may lead to increased variable costs. It should also be shared downstream.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 18, 2019

Either way, you might find this article of value, because we’re going to discuss some of the positions you might aim for among the vast range available, and the career paths associated with them. Source: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2017 Survey. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2017 Survey.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The following is an opinion article on AI in supply chains, written by Russ Felker , Chief of Technology (CTO) of Trinity Logistics. And of more than 1,000 supply chain professionals surveyed, 25 percent stated they plan to invest in AI within the next three years. Take Gato from DeepMind, a division of Alphabet, as an example.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The key difference between the two can perhaps be explained in the following example: A 3PL provider working with a paint manufacturer may package and store products as well as transport them to retailers and/or customers. The best example of a 4PL model is Amazon.com. Amazon: A Hard 4PL Act to Follow. Some Australian 4PL Models.

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Bringg

APRIL 18, 2021

In one survey, only 10% of companies said that they distinguished their business and plan to gain more market share based on having the most eco-friendly delivery service. Yet when the right technology and supply chain strategies are implemented, these solutions can actually reduce cost to deliver and boost brand image at the same time.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

It’s true that the major issues in the supply chain—which were confirmed through MH&L ’s workforce survey process and published in an earlier article —are nuanced. For example, using smartphones and tablets instead of barcode scanners can make it easier to train your employees and for them to get work done.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Here’s an example. TO PREVENT EQUIPMENT DOWNTIME In many manufacturing or assembly plants, unplanned equipment downtime is costly; a recent survey by ABB put the average cost at $125,000 per hour. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Christmas trees arriving after December 24 are useless,” Milsom notes.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

With the current warehousing capacity crunch, technology-driven strategies along with flexibility and end-to-end visibility are the preferred solutions for transporters and warehouse operators. What’s covered in this article: Capacity and labor shortages. The impacts of consumption shifts on the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2017

Summary of other articles. What better way to do that than to start publishing articles about their issues and sending them straight to their inboxes (if they opt in). Here is an example from one of our clients: Over 4.6 Their prospects and customers were paying attention and wanted more great articles! Podcast or audio.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

It’s true that the major issues in the supply chain—which were confirmed through MH&L ’s workforce survey process and published in an earlier article —are nuanced. For example, using smartphones and tablets instead of barcode scanners can make it easier to train your employees and for them to get work done.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

Gilmore Says… In a great example of the balance in this book, Sheffi notes the actual evidence of consumer preference for Green products is tenuous at best. And it is this supply chain complexity (more on that in a moment) that in part makes crafting sustainability strategies such a challenge in practice.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

I recently reviewed a survey from OpenText that took a look at this issue. The survey itself was much more far reaching than asking this simple question. OpenText surveyed over 25,000 consumers across 12 countries to look at consumer shopping patterns and behaviors and how the Covid pandemic changed consumer attitudes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Those customers who were quick to recognize new conditions, and respond with innovative strategies, have fared far better in the face of continuing uncertainty than companies taking a more reactive stance. But at Blue Yonder, we noticed an interesting phenomenon. More Than Ever, Acting Sustainably Makes Good Business Sense.

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