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

Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Our annual salary survey reveals that the typical material handling and logistics professional earns $93,697. As the results of the MH&L 2018 Salary Survey indicate, the size of the paycheck has become almost as important. “If The single biggest challenge facing the industry is lack of qualified workers in all aspects of logistics.”

Survey 118

Survey Manufacturing Procurement Materials Handling Optimal Sourcing 118

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2016

Additionally, 81 percent of students who participated in Manufacturing Day 2015 who were surveyed showed an increased interest in pursuing a manufacturing career. For example, the Hirschvogel Automotive Group launched a program to teach students the art and skill set of working as a machinist in a die and punch shop .

Manufacturing Procurement 77

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Buyer Training Material Savings 77

Ship Monk

JUNE 16, 2023

From Ghostbusters to Pink Ladies, being part of a special group comes with perks. Then they can, of course, proceed to get the accompanying benefits and you that coveted contact info. Contact our team today to work with a 3PL known for its innovation, strategy, and loyalty to ecommerce brands on the rise. So let’s get started!

eCommerce 52

eCommerce Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions Purchasing 52

The Logistics Academy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Over the course of 2016, real revenue and volume growth in the air and sea freight forwarding markets was remarkably similar globally, but this disguises significant differences across important countries and regions, say analysts who keep a close eye on the market. Toll Group. The global freight forwarding market has grown by 2.7%

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Freight forwarding Digital Supply Chain Planning Software Freight 56

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

If you haven’t already, survey them! Group them by their needs and then develop your customer service policy around that, and what you can reasonably afford. In my experience almost 60% of organisations don’t have a clear Supply Chain strategy that is understood across the business. Yes of course there are. L Plug Them!

Supply Chain Design Software 48

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 48

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Ferguson provides plumbing and heating products to 9 specialist customer groups – over a million customers – in the US and Canada. Products, of course, can be picked up at the branches. Their associate engagement survey allows Ferguson to understand the driver’s impacting engagement across their 31,000 employees.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 132

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 29, 2018

Most are weighted down by legacy systems that inhibit their ability to fully embrace the digital world, says Melissa Gonzalez, chief executive officer and founder of The Lion’Esque Group , a producer of retail “pop-up” environments. They’re scrutinizing store traffic patterns, surveying shoppers, even placing sensors at the door.

Purchasing Skills 40

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Procurement Solutions Sourcing Strategies 40

Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Narawadee Dhanasettakorn, Human Resources Department Director at DHL Global Forwarding (Thailand) Limited, they explained the arduous process the group went through, and the training they’ve put in place to ensure that they continue to meet and exceed the requirements for truly being a Top Employer.

Buyer Training 36

Buyer Training Negotiating Skills Resource Reduction Training 36

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Some try delving into deep learning or a crash course in generative AI (GenAI), but I don’t recommend starting there. Instead start with the foundation of your AI strategy, which should be an understanding of your company’s supply chain and your data. Getting started with AI in supply chain might not start where you think.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 139

Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This type of data must be actively gathered by researching market trends, analyzing the competitive landscape, conducting consumer surveys and focus groups. Of course, the more data you need and the more sophisticated your methods are, the more expensive demand forecasting becomes. Qualitative data is more subjective.

eCommerce 84

eCommerce Inventory Reduction Operations Modeling Software 84

WorkWave

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

To harness that power in 2021, there must be a well-planned strategy that balances brand building, relationships and engagement, and performance marketing. Moving through 2021, make sure you are thinking about the full funnel and not siloing organic social vs. paid social when creating your social strategy.

Digital 64

Digital Modeling Software Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 64

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: a true make-to-order scenario. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, with a considerable proportion of that growth achieved by way of acquisitions. Reduce cost to serve.

Cost Reduction 85

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 85

The Logistics Academy

JUNE 29, 2017

billion in 2016, according to a BI Global Intelligence survey. Swisslog calls that strategy “prebubbling,” says A.K. Collecting data from sensors to monitor activities in real time is valuable, of course. The Internet of Things (IoT) is making its way into every aspect of life. By 2021, 22.5 The world will invest $4.8

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 40

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

There are, of course, some other important differences between the two types of providers: 4PL is, in general, better suited for medium-to-large businesses , while 3PL is more suited to small-to-medium businesses. Unlike a 4PL, however, it won’t manage the paint maker’s entire supply chain. The Future of 4PL.

4PL 116

4PL Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 116

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 18, 2019

Source: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2017 Survey. Of course the same is true in many professions, but is particularly so in the arena of supply chain and logistics. “60% of young supply chain professionals surveyed described their work as exciting, and 56% said their work is fascinating.

Manufacturing Procurement 96

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 96

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, achieving a considerable portion of that growth by way of acquisitions. Reduce cost to serve. plants to four.

Cost Reduction 65

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 65

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

We will feature over the next 7 business days each category’s top 10 most viewed posts over the course of 2014. Recently Cerasis asked in the Manufacturing Leadership Community group on LinkedIn, run by Manufacturing Executive. These will only contain posts written in 2014. Read Full Post. Read Full Post. Read Full Post.

Blog 98

Blog Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Material Savings 98

247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

. Second, while in the end Sheffi is clearly a strong sustainability advocate, the book is extremely well balanced and describes very well the challenges and issues CEOs face in crafting their sustainability strategies, with often conflicting goals. And of course most can’t.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 28

Trinity Logistics

JULY 23, 2021

Truckers Against Trafficking is one group raising awareness to help reduce those numbers. From there, Paris built out TAT’s programs, expanded its vision and strategy and developed it into the award-winning organization it is today. Trinity Logistics’ Partnership with TAT. And those numbers are only a small slice of the data.

Material Savings 23

Material Savings Logistics Network Optimization Software Training Resource Reduction 23

247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 30, 2019

About two weeks ago, I thought it would be a good idea to send out a research “blast” survey to LM readers about the Federal Government shutdown, which was in its third week at that time. And consumer confidence, which can be viewed as somewhat of a “quirky” indicator, also stumbled to low levels over the course of the shutdown.

Government 28

Government Survey Operations Material Savings 28

Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Every year, in our annual MH&L Salary Survey , we ask readers to identify the biggest challenge they face in their jobs, and every year they tell us the same thing: finding, developing and retaining talent. In recent years, firms both large and small have launched new “Data Science” or similarly named groups.

Supply Chain Design Software 89

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 89