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Supply Chain and Sustainability

10xLogistics

Greenbiz and Supply Chain Insights conduct a survey on the different thoughts of supply chain organizations and sustainability organizations in a company. This, of course, does not just mean carbon reduction but includes: Fair trade type practices (not allowing child labor, bad work conditions, conflict minerals etc.)

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How Corona has Changed Shopping Behaviour

Forto

But shopping online proved difficult for many German customers — a good 70% of those surveyed reported unsatisfactory search results and shortcomings in product descriptions, among other things. This is because six out of ten consumers surveyed want to maintain their changed shopping behavior and order online more often.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation.

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10 Things to Know about Driver Detention

PINC

This can turn into an even bigger problem for the driver who has been behind the wheel all day and is now coming up on the maximum 14 hours he can work in the course of a day (truckers can only drive 11 total hours a day). Not Pocket Change. Digital Yard Management System To The Rescue.

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Every parcel should be your brand ambassador

Logistics Business Magazine

Now, of course, parcels are a daily occurrence, and our attitude towards packaging is somewhat different – more enlightened. Surveys show that up to half of consumers rate grossly oversized packages among the things they really don’t like about Internet shopping. And if you don’t believe surveys, just look on social media.

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What does Corporate Social Responsibility Really Mean?

Logistics Bureau

Companies have to pursue profits of course, (how else will they stay in business?) Care for the environment: Businesses have a responsibility to cut back on carbon emissions, dispose of waste in a non-polluting way, and support environmental care programmes. A Reputation Institute survey found that 91.4% You get the idea.

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Prevent Returns from Hurting Your Brand

Ship Monk

Of course, the opposite is also true — when handled poorly, returns can hurt your brand. Cost of processing the return: This includes labor and warehouse space used to inspect, re-bag, and retag merchandise, or to recycle, liquidate, or dispose of it. According to a Coveo Holiday Report, 55% of surveyed online shoppers in the U.S.