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How Supply Chain & Logistics Companies are Mitigating Labor Shortages

Logistics Viewpoints

In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The study also provided insight into what companies are doing to address it.

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Uncover Your Potential With Ann Holm

The Logistics of Logistics

In fact, a study by the Harvard Business Review found that only 15% people are self-aware, even if 95% claim to be so. We have done a lot of projects together when I was doing a lot of training. You were the one who said, “Joe, you need to start blogging.” It is not as easy as it sounds. I am an Executive Coach.

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Sequence Adherence and Why it Matters for Last-Mile Excellence

Locus

This is such a persistent problem in the industry that the study of this phenomenon has its own term: Sequence adherence. According to a recent study that surveyed leading parcel and delivery companies in the US, this is one of the top contributing factors to driver satisfaction. So why is this happening? Why is this important?

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How to Earn an A+ in Customer Service

3PL Insights

This includes experience, training, and communication from both sides. Building it into a core belief system and providing resources and training to improve customer service should be a high priority. Evans distributes a series of customer surveys to track progress. Aligning the right people is important. Empathetic listening.

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Don’t get caught out in driver shortage

247 Customs Broker

The lack of drivers and other skilled workers continues to be a major challenge for the logistics industry for the third year running, according to Paragon Software Systems’ annual UK customer survey. The survey found that over half of respondents believe this to be a major issue. This is clearly a growing concern amongst businesses.

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Predictive Analysis in Logistics and Supply Chain: How to Apply

3PL Links

A 2017 survey on the supply chain and logistics sector by MHI and Deloitte found that just 30% of supply chain managers employed software to facilitate data-driven decision-making. Visit the 3PL Links blog to read this and other explanations regarding fleet management and logistics-related concerns.

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The Role of Data Analytics in Supply Chain Management

3PL Links

In this regard, a global survey highlights that data quality rather than data processing presents the biggest challenge for businesses. But it’s important to realize that this study is only useful if it reflects a difference in how people make decisions.