Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To examine supply chain management priorities, performance, and anticipated trends, APQC conducted its 10 th annual Supply Chain Management Priorities and Challenges research, including a survey of more than 350 supply chain professionals from around the world and across multiple industries. Remember that talent management matters.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

The publication of the “INFORM Trend Report on IT in Vehicle Logistics 2024 – Transforming Vehicle Logistics: Pivotal Role of IT and AI” marks the third installment in a comprehensive series of trend reports that delves into the evolving dynamics of vehicle logistics management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 1, 2022

Below are some of the insights that Mario shared: PwC’s recent report from titled “ Digital Trends in Supply Chain Survey 2022 ” suggests that not every company is getting a good ROI on their technology investments. In the podcast interview, Mario provides the CTO’s perspective on the transportation and logistics space.

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Now, That's Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

As a seasoned professional with 30+ years of experience in this ever-evolving sector, I am excited to share my industry insights and provide commentary on the latest news and trends shaping the landscape. Collaborative efforts hold immense potential to drive meaningful change. Let’s hope their efforts make a real difference!

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 17, 2022

Our latest research survey shows that 70% of manufacturing and distribution businesses experienced supply chain disruptions and 60% of businesses were unable to engage and collaborate with customers and suppliers in real-time. Securing a digital future with Cloud ERP.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2017

Trend #1: Customers Buying Experience Not Products. According to the Geodis 2017 Supply Chain Worldwide Survey , organizations that invest more in supply chain see greater EBIT (earnings before income tax) in their business. #2 Trend #3: Serving Every Customer with their Own Optimized Micro Supply Chain.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

The LCI surveys a diverse portfolio of shippers across different verticals, including consumer packaged goods (CPG), industrial and manufacturing and direct-to-consumer business. Here’s some key highlights from the Q3 2023 LCI: Anticipated revenue maintains a positive trend. Collaborative partnerships. Inventory optimization.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

This post is from a press release sent to us regarding the recent survey of the 3PL industry. This survey continues to point towards the success 3PLs are having for their clients. Survey Points to Continued Success of Shippers and the 3PL Industry. No matter what type of 3PL there is, each brings value to their customers.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2017

There are many paths companies can take to drive supply chain innovation, but in a recent episode of Talking Logistics , Kristi Montgomery (VP of Kenco Innovation Labs ) and Puga Sankara (Co-Founder of Smart Gladiator ) discussed a relatively new one: a collaborative approach between logistics service providers and technology companies.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Despite the challenges, we’re proud of the collaboration from our employees, valued agents and carrier network, working alongside our customers to find creative solutions. New Survey Highlights Confidence in Supply Chain Operations Despite Challenges. Without further ado, here are GlobalTranz’s top posts of 2021: #1.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. Smart Technology. Opportunities for New Markets. Managing Risk.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. I took the viewpoint that as the need for supply chain resiliency becomes front and center, CSCOs and CPOs will need to collaborate very closely; and shared the reasons why this is more important than ever.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains. Most importantly, agile methods allowed for faster decision making across a virtually limitless stream of issues, and this trend held true throughout the year.

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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.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

You can take this short survey (10 multiple choice questions) by clicking here or the link below. Take the survey. The pandemic squeezed trucking capacity as well, as spot market rates rose to accommodate the spike in freight demand caused by evolving consumer trends and consumption channels. .

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 11, 2022

survey , 57% of manufacturing CFOs agree that proficiency and knowledge to create an effective plan to operationalize and transition the business into a digitalized and automated manufacturer is the most critical factor globally. The modern CFO. According to the 2021 SYSPRO CFO 4.0 Diversification of business operations. The SYSPRO CFO 4.0

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

Students want to know that your company understands the trends and challenges that were already reshaping supply chains and has a vision for how to address them. A generation accustomed to adopting the latest technology on social media, they want platforms with built-in communication for group collaboration and instant results of queries.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 11, 2018

More than half of executives (52%) expect at least 50% of their products and services to be low carbon by 2028,according to a new YouGov survey of global corporations in the Science Based Targets initiative. Of these, nearly 1 in 5 (19%) predict close to 100% will be low carbon in ten years’ time.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 3, 2024

Let’s explore what the supply chain 2024 trends have in store for us! Let’s delve into the key supply chain 2024 trends that are reshaping the industry and driving innovation. Collaborative efforts with industry peers, NGOs, and suppliers are on the rise to collectively address sustainability challenges. STILL CURIOUS?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In the consumer sector, few recent trends have been as disruptive as the new on-demand marketplace for commodities like transportation and lodging, driven by Uber and VRBO. IoT capabilities have long helped to track the location of transportation assets, communicate with employees and support real-time collaboration in the warehouse.

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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.” You will not get a response from every (or even most) of your customers, but every response is valuable.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 29, 2023

Within the logistics industry, another trend we’re seeing is Autonomous Case-handling Robot systems (ACR) to reduce labour needs. The solution lies in adopting a network approach and collaborative solutions that focus on finding new efficiencies. Solving the UK and Europe’s road freight driver shortage can’t be done overnight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. Digital technologies will allow companies to increase their visibility, collaboration, speed, and responsiveness ?

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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. The use of wearables will continue to be one of the top trends throughout the remainder of 2016 and upcoming years as well.

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RPA Labs

JANUARY 13, 2022

With continued digital innovation, data from across the supply chain network and even consumer purchasing trends can be easily collected and analyzed to understand historical trends better and predict future demand. What Is an RPA Software Provider? In fact, that benefit was their top choice from a list of a dozen benefits.”

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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.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

It involves analyzing historical data, information such as market trends and other relevant factors, and the knowledge to anticipate future demand accurately. 2] Hence, it is no surprise that a recent industry survey found that 97% of respondents anticipate AI’s influence on product development and manufacturing. [3]

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Calls are increasing for a return to just-in-case (JIC) policies, with some citing this trend as a 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.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 26, 2021

DTE Energy , and Geotab , the report offers additional insights into the key trends shaping the clean vehicle market. Our electric truck efforts at Penske have gone well and its success is a great example of a truly collaborative public and private partnership." as well as industry data and the author's independent technical analysis.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Conducted in partnership with third-party market research firm Martec, the survey analysed where global shippers stand today on sustainability to garner a better understanding of how supply chain leaders are approaching it and where they see the greatest opportunities for growth.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

Ernst & Young surveyed 423 CFOs and heads of supply chain around the globe to understand their view of a CFO’s contribution to the supply chain. But this trend seems to be gradually changing as “70% of CFOs and 63% of supply chain leaders responded that their relationship has become more collaborative over the past three years”.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

If leveraged effectively, game-changing trends such as digitalization, e-commerce and the Belt and Road Initiative to increase infrastructure between China and the EU—the exact impact of which is yet to be fully understood—have the potential to add wind to the sails of global seaborne trade,” concludes Youssef. Compliance to U.S.

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PINC

AUGUST 3, 2020

The global pandemic has accelerated this trend, and along the way unveiled some major gaps in the world’s supply chains. These differences matter,” McKinsey says in its report, noting that effective supply-chain collaboration depends upon a precise, common understanding of delivery-performance expectations. Survey Says….

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

While supply chains are recovering, a recent survey found that 57% of shippers experienced longer lead times from suppliers in China. Collaborate with Customers and Suppliers. Companies that remove friction in their ability to collaborate will be better prepared to establish alternative supply chain options.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Ralf Duester, board member of the Bochum-based SCM software specialist Setlog, shows which trends will be important in 2024. At a glance: The top ten SCM trends in 2024 1. Open-source software is increasingly convincing In detail: The ten most important SCM trends in 2024 1. Skilled labour shortage forces action 2.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

It’s not news to anyone that digitization is a roaring trend and I’m here to say: embrace it. 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. Digitization is Your Friend.

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