Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

European pallet and packaging manufacturers are repairing more wooden pallets for reuse than ever, according to a survey by European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB). million pallets were repaired in 2019, an increase of 25% on the previous survey carried out three years earlier.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 4, 2023

Manufacturing and reuse of wooden pallets increased significantly according to the most recent survey commissioned by the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) and the research arm of the Forestry Commission, Forest Research. million in 2021, up 8.3 per cent from 44.9m the previous year. pallets, up from 15.6m

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 29, 2023

Dwindling driver numbers would not present such a challenge if transport operations were smarter and more efficient. Indeed, a recent survey of international supply chain experts revealed that the vast majority rate ‘increased collaboration between supply chain partners’ as both ‘highly probable’ and ‘highly desirable’ in the run-up to 2025.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

A unique feature to date is the presentation of an integrated automation solution together with the KION Group’s sister company DEMATIC. A collaboration with high innovation potential. As a further innovation, STILL will present smart solutions in the field of energy management to the international trade audience in Stuttgart.

Modeling Software 68

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

IoT capabilities have long helped to track the location of transportation assets, communicate with employees and support real-time collaboration in the warehouse. Extending visibility of available capacities in the market enables a more effective result, often delivering win-wins for collaborative trading partners.

eCommerce 140

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A recent collaborative effort between the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), Penske Logistics, and Korn Ferry sought to uncover just that. The results of the 2023 Young Professionals Survey were presented at CSCMP's annual Edge conference in Kissimmee, Florida, on October 2.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 3, 2024

Collaborative efforts with industry peers, NGOs, and suppliers are on the rise to collectively address sustainability challenges. Presently, 63% of businesses don’t employ any technology to oversee their supply chain performance. At Log-hub, we’re dedicated to staying at the forefront of industry trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

Technology presents an opportunity for a company to differentiate itself and upgrade its work environment. These traits all present great opportunities to automate. Get buy-in from employees to show them you value their collaboration – This goes a long way. Does it require manual data entry?

Vendor Strategies 111

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CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In a survey from Voxware , 69% of respondents said they are less likely to shop with a retailer if an item is not delivered within two days of the date promised. Speed, flexibility, and consistency are not only expectations but demands, which make supply chain execution and visibility vital to delivering a positive customer experience. .

Supply Chain Software 62

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

Inbound and outbound logistics share some common challenges, while also presenting unique complexities. Customer service and satisfaction: According to a survey by PwC , 1 in 3 customers would leave a brand they love after just one bad experience. Training: Staff training on best practices can reduce errors and boost efficiency.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In 2015, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) carried out an opinion survey looking at the driver shortage crisis. Seven years later, after numerous member requests, it sought to review this matter again by launching a new survey. Perhaps this should be done in a collaborative way. Final thoughts.

Government 41

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 6, 2021

In the present-day scenario, air freight plays a critical role in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines. In the present-day scenario, air freight plays a critical role in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines. Governments and 3PL companies collaborated closely to address supply chain bottlenecks and facilitate faster clearances.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 6, 2021

In the present-day scenario, air freight plays a critical role in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines. In the present-day scenario, air freight plays a critical role in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines. Governments and 3PL companies collaborated closely to address supply chain bottlenecks and facilitate faster clearances.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Miller highlighted the results of a 2016 driver survey conducted by Overdrive & Trucker News. Mark Chrencik, Director of Operations at CLX Logistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor), kicked off the conference with a market update where he covered various trends in the industry, including fuel prices and linehaul rates.

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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. appear to include the following.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 4, 2020

FreightWaves FreightIntel Research Team dives deep into the numbers, surveys, and people who drive the decisions behind the nation’s movement of goods and the surface transportation of freight. This live video podcast features some industry heavy hitters as an ensemble presentation. Great Quarter, Guys. Subscribe on YouTube.

Freight 105

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

About 11% of carriers have vehicles that use a fuel other than diesel or biodiesel blends, according to a 2016 survey by ATRI. So, we are currently collaborating with our entire supply chain to reduce the overall environmental impact.”. UPS has been working on the issue in Europe as these older cities present major challenges.

Sourcing Strategies 133

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough.

Supply Chain Software 36

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough.

Supply Chain Software 36

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Following Harris’ kickoff, motivational speaker Alex Sheen captured everyone’s attention with his presentation. The BlueGrace team left this presentation with a renewed vision to stick to your promises, whether it’s for a family member or a customer. The next presentation was by Andy Burke, V.P. Featured Presenter| Day 1.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

It arrives from an array of sources, and it is presented in a variety of formats. The global tax and advisory firm surveyed nearly 2,200 senior executives worldwide and found that just over a third (35%) reported a “high level of trust” in their company’s data and analytics usage. More data is coming in than ever before.

Supply Chain Software 166

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2019

According to the survey, companies’ top reasons for looking externally for employees are a need for a new employee skill set to accommodate changes in strategy, updates in technology and innovation, and lack of “bench talent” (or internal employees) to move up into larger roles.

Digital 48

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

It is surprising then that despite the hundreds of millions of RFID tags sold this year alone that, according to results from the 2014 GS1 US Standards Usage Survey, finally saw the technology living up to the hype in the logistics industry in the last few years. Source: SupplyChainOpz.com.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2016

Workers who are present but performing less than 100 percent due to illness or stress actually cost companies more on worker productivity than absent workers do, losing an average 12.4 Negativity in the workplace hurts worker productivity and costs money. days of productivity a year versus an average 3.5

Production 56

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

Nexant conducted a survey of the plastics industry , in collaboration with Plastics News , to understand reshoring trends and the effect on the North American market. Nexant received about 200 survey responses from compounders, fabricators, equipment suppliers and toolers. Most of them, however, never left our shores.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Sourcing Strategies 97

GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2018

April presents yet another hurdle for shippers, as annual produce shipments pick up and the ELD mandate is fully enforced. According to Averitt’s supply chain survey , over 20% of shippers plan on using more rail and air transport this year. Some of these are only intended for brokers or carriers.

Capacity 66

Capacity Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills 66

247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The military initially was the leader in drone use, but corporations also are adopting them to survey construction zones, deliver packages and monitor inventory in warehouses, among other tasks. To better take advantage of this innovation, companies are designing collaborative robots, or cobots , that can safely work in tandem with humans.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 14, 2022

To enable SEA manufacturers and distributors, governments are implementing policies, collaborating regionally, and leveraging the potential of Industry 4.0. Policies to promote regional collaboration. Governments across Southeast Asia have implemented several policies to encourage intra-ASEAN collaboration and improved production.

Manufacturing Procurement 116

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 116

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

In fact, up to 70 percent of companies surveyed in Europe have already implemented cloud-based solutions to enable rapid scalability and flexibility. This needed degree of visibility is also present in the supply chain. Furthermore, larger companies are also realizing the cost savings possible through cloud technologies.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although each of these needs has always been present, many shippers were able to achieve these feats through in-house solutions. In other words, a 3PL who owns drayage operations or who collaborates with other shippers will be able to ensure drayage processes are audited, tracked, and linked across the entire journey.

Negotiating Skills 55

Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software 3PL Purchasing Skills 55

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. He later co-founded the Auto-ID Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Manufacturing Procurement 107

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

This “perfect storm” presented enough of a challenge that Dewberry decided to turn away from more traditional methods of securing capacity and move toward something more technology-driven and intuitive. “And The Land O’Lakes team engaged with Uber Freight and the two set out on an initial collaboration project. “In

Capacity 28

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A recent survey highlights the evolving priorities of procurement leaders, emphasizing the importance of digital transformation in driving operational excellence and strategic alignment. Generating Value in Sourcing and AI Procurement Generative AI presents a significant opportunity for organizations to optimize source-to-pay processes.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

Read the Article: How Supply Chain Control Towers Provide Visibility and Collaboration with Trading Partners. “In In its 2017 survey of the freight forwarding market , Logistics Trends & Insights found that 92% of respondents see value in digitization of services. Predictive Analytics. That’s descriptive reporting.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

company’s annual Exchange event for EMEA partners and customers (previous venues have included Barcelona, Amsterdam and Paris, with Berlin originally planned for this year) via a slick studio presentation, complete with live feeds to Singapore and Australia. This year EMEA SVP Henri Seroux hosted the.

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Automotive Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

In terms of the driver shortage, ECG’s president Wolfgang Göbel presented figures showing that over the next 10-15 years in Germany alone, 40% of truck drivers would be retiring, which given current trends meant a shortfall of 150,000 drivers. We can only try to learn from incidents that happen and make life easier for both sides.

Negotiating Skills 31

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2017

In countless surveys over the past decade, manufacturers and retailers rank “improving supply chain visibility” as one of their top priorities. And for some advice on how to improve supply chain visibility and collaboration, see The World’s Oldest Supply Chain Analyst Report and my presentation below. View Results.

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