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

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Cost Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 36

Freightos

JUNE 28, 2017

Of course, logistics is far from immune. If middlemen compete on either service or price, and digitalization standardizes service levels – then commoditization could have companies shedding staff just to stay competitive. In other words, digitalization and forwarder success go hand in hand. DOWNLOAD SURVEY.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 48

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 8, 2018

Indeed, a recent report by Freightos , a SaaS-enabled logistics technology provider focused on instant freight quotes for freight forwarders and shippers, finds that the world’s top intermediaries are continuing to embrace digitalization. Furthermore, 72% of those forwarders surveyed failed to quote, thereby missing out on digital business.

Freight forwarding 28

Freight forwarding Supply Chain Planning Software Freight Sourcing Strategies 28

Bringg

MARCH 24, 2021

Studying the market is vital at this phase. Identify areas where technology can digitize and add transparency. According to a recent survey, only 15% of companies reported having either automated reporting or conveyance processes, and another 46% plan on automating reporting in the near future. More business, less waste.

Optimal Sourcing 62

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, with a considerable proportion of that growth achieved by way of acquisitions.

Cost Reduction 85

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 85

WorkWave

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Not all businesses are created equal, of course, and WorkWave wanted to understand, specifically, how those sorts of technologies are improving business processes and customer experience among a specific group–HVAC Service Providers. To that end, the survey found that 50.9%

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

Of course, robotics does not tell the full story, as the world of manufacturing has evolved even further over the last few decades, with the rise of data and smart, autonomous systems. Technological advances has often moved faster than digital capabilities. Skills development as a central component of your digital roadmap.

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Buyer Training Factories Supply Chain Design Software Meeting 105

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, achieving a considerable portion of that growth by way of acquisitions. Procurement analysis.

Cost Reduction 65

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 65

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Hyperconnectivity is the increasing digital interconnection of people – and things – anytime and anywhere. The sheer enormity of digital information that now connects us is mind-blowing. By 2020 there will be 50 billion networked devices. According to Gartner, Inc.,

Manufacturing Procurement 107

Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 107

Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2018

That confidence is being fed by optimism about the next generation of engineering and logistics talent and the transformation of the supply chain through digital technology. And that is where digital comes in,” said Sven Dharmani, global auto supply chain leader at professional services provider, Ernst & Young. Mexico made 3.8m

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Turvo

JUNE 10, 2020

The study found that 41% of respondents were investing in automation at a faster clip in response to the crisis, with another 43% of business leaders saying they will speed up investments in digital and technology once some normality has returned. Consider this example. And, they want “contactless” paperwork.

Supply Chain Planning Software 53

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. A skills assessment survey was done to measure potential gaps against a pre-determined skills matrix. The premise of the study was interesting.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 5, 2018

Of course, TMS still needs good analytics and planning logic, especially when it comes to what Clark calls “deconstructing” truckloads into less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments to see if breaking orders into LTL moves makes sense for both service level and costs. Digitized freight forwarding. Driverless trucks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 28

247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

Of course, TMS still needs good analytics and planning logic, especially when it comes to what Clark calls “deconstructing” truckloads into less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments to see if breaking orders into LTL moves makes sense for both service level and costs. Digitized Freight Forwarding. Driverless Trucks.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Bigger companies with complex global supply chains, however, realised they needed sophisticated digital technologies and streamlined supply chain processes offered by 4PL providers to help them ride out the storm. According to a study by The Insight Partners , the global 4PL market was valued in terms of revenue at $56,472.1

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

While firms like Amazon are leading the charge, more companies are warming up to the idea of the new ways of doing business by embracing the digital chasm, as it were. Part of the focus for this years study is the relationship between strategy and structure. Cost is, of course, another important aspect of running a successful business.

Cost Reduction 67

Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies 67

Ship Monk

AUGUST 30, 2023

According to an ongoing study of 3,036 Shopify stores, the average conversion rate (visits that resulted in purchases) in 2022 was 1.3%. In fact, studies show that the more expensive your product or purchase type (such as a subscription), the more visits they will make before purchasing. Even when done well, it’s a miserably low rate.

eCommerce 52

eCommerce How To Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills 52

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The balance is a sensitive one, so sound inventory management, ideally supported by appropriate digital technology, must be a priority. Of course, manual systems allow small business owners to manage inventory with limited investment in systems. That’s a good enough reason to tear down those silos!

Supply Chain Planning Software 82

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Inventory Reduction 82

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The balance is a sensitive one, so sound inventory management, ideally supported by appropriate digital technology, must be a priority. Of course, manual systems allow small business owners to manage inventory with limited investment in systems. That’s a good enough reason to tear down those silos!

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Inventory Reduction 62

GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2016

IBM is pouring $ 1 billion into building a business around Watson, the company’s digital Jeopardy champion that chats with Bob Dylan in its latest campaign. Gelernter observes that the mind operates in different ways through the course of each day. It works one way when it is on high alert, another on the edge of sleep.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 56

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