Ship Monk

JUNE 6, 2022

Method #1: Client Satisfaction Surveys. Build satisfaction surveys into your website and/or trigger emails to capture first, second, and third impressions from your customers. Make sure your survey questions get to the “why.” Don’t just ask how satisfied they are, ask why they’re satisfied or why not.

eCommerce 59

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Locus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Drawing from Locus’s comprehensive survey conducted among over 150 industry captains and leaders, Mehul offers a glimpse into the strategies and challenges surrounding last-mile delivery. More than just a tool, Locus redefines last-mile delivery, transforming costs into revenues and ensuring each delivery reflects brand excellence.

Webinar 52

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

A recent SYSPRO survey shows that only 45% of businesses have looked at systems to address supply chain disruptions and just 44% have investigated technologies that enable collaboration with external suppliers and customers. The focus has been on internal efficiencies over external collaboration.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

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Parade

MARCH 28, 2022

Collaboration and visibility in a UI/UX that makes sense to the end-user. Turvo’s Collaboration Cloud and modern TMS applications help streamline people, processes, and data for global supply chains. Turvo is built with collaboration at its core, born in the cloud, and provides users with a modern TMS that connects all the dots.

Supply Chain Design Software 78

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

This transformative journey encompasses a spectrum of innovative tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and data analytics, which collectively revolutionize traditional supply chain models. Providing ongoing support and resources facilitates a smooth transition to digital tools and systems.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

We put together a survey with our partners at Districon to better understand these challenges and offer ideas for improvement. Industries that deal with lots of daily fluctuations were among the most heavily represented in our survey. The survey shows that volatility may have something to do with this staggering disparity.

Scenario Planning 124

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 170

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 2, 2023

To provide a comprehensive overview, the author draws from various academic studies, reports, and surveys to shed light on the latest trends and best practices in supply chain management. A recent survey by Accenture (2021) revealed that 72% of SMEs and 78% of startups are actively investing in digital supply chain solutions.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the recent Lucas Systems Voice of the Warehouse Worker survey, nearly 3 in 4 (74%) warehouse workers were at least somewhat likely to take a pay cut to work at another company with more technology tools to help them do their job. That meant things like voice systems, as well as scanners, conveyors and robots.

Optimization Software 125

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IoT World Today

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Indeed, according to the 2020 IoT World Today IoT Adoption Survey, 51% of respondents said the virus spurred the need for new digital initiatives. Carter noted that as remote work became the norm for many companies during the early months of the COVID-19 crisis, the company’s tools were put under great pressure to deliver.

Waste Reduction 122

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

McKinsey, the global consulting firm, has done research and writing on supply chain collaboration. In one McKinsey survey of more than 100 large organizations in multiple sectors, companies that regularly collaborated with suppliers demonstrated higher growth, lower operating costs, and greater profitability than their industry peers.

Collaboration 163

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Global trade regulations and conflicts, as well as tariff threats as a political tool, could cut off sources and markets and push your business plan into the red. While supply chains are recovering, a recent survey found that 57% of shippers experienced longer lead times from suppliers in China. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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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 138

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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. A year later we asked manufacturing CFOs how their strategies had evolved.

ERP 116

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2023

The influence of delivery costs on consumer behaviour Recent surveys spotlight the pivotal role that delivery costs play in shaping shoppers’ purchasing decisions. A report by Asendia underscores this, revealing that 43% of the 8,000 global online shoppers surveyed rank delivery costs as a key consideration.

Purchasing Skills 65

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Manufacturers need to focus on their core in order to stay competitive, and technological tools, such as our Cerasis Rater, a transportation management system , allow for streamlined process in managing transportation, giving back precious time, money, and focus to our manufacturing customers. Embrace Digital Disruption.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

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AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

According to Deloitte’s 2017 Millennial Survey , millennials like to feel impactful in their workplace and believe they have a high degree of accountability when it comes to things like customer satisfaction, organizational integrity, reputation and the products and services provided. Having a strong sense of purpose is also important.

Supply Chain Design Software 83

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

For example, procurement can collaborate with suppliers to develop new services to not only retain strategic customers, but grow market share while creating significant upsell opportunities. A great way to tackle this is by having a solid understanding of existing and potential suppliers, including their supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 166

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Because switching from JIT to JIC is at best only a tool to address short-term problems and risk. A year later their survey revealed that companies were more likely to have increased inventory than originally planned and less likely to have made other planned changes to suppliers and networks.

Inventory Reduction 174

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

We put together a survey with our partners at Districon to better understand these challenges and offer ideas for improvement. Industries that deal with lots of daily fluctuations were among the most heavily represented in our survey. The survey shows that volatility may have something to do with this staggering disparity.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

These Generation Z graduates are strengthening an existing trend – 50% of millennials surveyed in an APICS report cited a strong corporate environmental responsibility program as a key factor in choosing an employer. Will you equip me for the journey? How can I build a career in supply chain?

Supply Chain Planning Software 157

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Experts from North Carolina State University and GEP conducted a survey on supply chain, procurement and IT leaders to determine their challenges and priorities, focusing on examining gaps in the supply chain. Collaboration is Key. Supply chain collaboration is essential to mitigating the risks that come from exposure to disruption.

Supply Chain Planning Software 125

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AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

According to Deloitte’s 2017 Millennial Survey , millennials like to feel impactful in their workplace and believe they have a high degree of accountability when it comes to things like customer satisfaction, organizational integrity, reputation and the products and services provided. Having a strong sense of purpose is also important.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

WAITING, WAITING, WAITING… According to a recent Trucker Tools whitepaper, wait times at shipper and receiver locations have increased compared to a year ago. Nearly 60 percent of those surveyed reported waiting for longer than two hours on each load. Freightwaves also collected data on driver wait times.

Supply Chain Planning Software 87

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

According to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers plan to spend a collective $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 The survey indicates that 81 percent of Americans will celebrate the holiday and spend an average of $192.01, the highest figure on record.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 112

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Morai Logistics

MAY 16, 2019

In a 2018 survey that included the opinions of 50 executives, supply chain functions were ranked as ‘relatively unimportant’. This network delivers an end-to-end experience built on collaborative efforts between suppliers, manufacturers and third party logistics (3PL) providers. Failure to Implement Supply Chains.

Supply Chain Software 60

Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Supply Chains Optimization Software 60

RPA Labs

AUGUST 26, 2021

Limited collaboration with 3PLs resulting in issues with fleet organization. Improved access to data, more accurate communications, real-time analysis, better disruption response, faster collaborations, increased freight tender acceptance , and amplified throughput can all become a reality with the right automation system in place.

Supply Chain Software 40

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RPA Labs

AUGUST 26, 2021

Limited collaboration with 3PLs resulting in issues with fleet organization. Improved access to data, more accurate communications, real-time analysis, better disruption response, faster collaborations, increased freight tender acceptance , and amplified throughput can all become a reality with the right automation system in place.

Supply Chain Software 52

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RPA Labs

JANUARY 13, 2022

When asked what benefits were accruing from their adoption of a technologically advanced supply chain strategy, 52% of [respondents to a recent survey] cited the ‘ability to integrate data and leverage analytics to improve the planning process.’ As highlighted by Supply Chain 24/7 : “Many organizations are already exploiting this capability.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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EazyStock

JUNE 21, 2022

As supply chains become more complex and globalized, companies must invest in the right tools to manage their operations effectively. In an Accenture survey , supply chain leaders said they would continue to invest more in cloud computing over the coming years. As your supply chain grows and evolves, your methods and tools should too.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

This transformative journey encompasses a spectrum of innovative tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and data analytics, which collectively revolutionize traditional supply chain models. Providing ongoing support and resources facilitates a smooth transition to digital tools and systems.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

Companies must also offer a healthy workplace which listens to their workforce and offers modern tools that keep workers happy in addition to being productive. Get buy-in from employees to show them you value their collaboration – This goes a long way. How would they best use the tools they’ve been given?

Vendor Strategies 109

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Collaboration with suppliers : by establishing a transparent and secure network for exchanging vital supply chain information, blockchain technology is utilized to improve supplier collaboration. This could entail developing hypothetical options, examining patterns, and applying various methods, such as surveys.

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Cloud-based supply chain management tools, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are expected to figure prominently in future supply chain operations. Mistrust of data and analytics tools is not just a supply chain and logistics issue.

Supply Chain Software 166

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

of supply chain managers use Excel spreadsheets as a management tool. 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. Supplier Collaboration: Building good relationships with suppliers ensures a smoother, more reliable supply of goods.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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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. Our real-time visibility tool,? Additionally, 97% of consumers expect to be able to live track their orders and receive timely updates throughout the shipping process.

Supply Chain Software 62

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The most recent McKinsey Global Survey on AI shows a 25% increase in use by companies over the prior year, a trend that shows no signs of slowing. Similarly, establishing and maintaining the kind of collaboration and relationships at the core of supply chain is also best left to us humans. At this pace, have we entered the Age of AI?

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

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