Convey survey takes long look at key holiday delivery challenges for retailers
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Findings for the survey were based on feedback from 1,600 United States-based consumers.
This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
And now on to this week’s logistics news. cities over the course of the year, bringing the total number to 110. percent of returns, or $101 billion worth, were fraudulent last year, according to a survey by Appriss Retail and the National Retail Federation. billion worth, the survey found. Retailers estimate 13.7
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Freight Professionals “Want to Change Supply Chain Strategies Post-Covid” Says Survey
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 29, 2020
Shipping and freight professionals want to change their supply chain strategies post-Covid, according to a recent survey. Answered by over 300 Shipping and Freight Professionals across the world, the survey brought out some key indicators that will inform the future course of global supply chains. Find more details here.
Acing the drone obstacle course
World Food Programme Logistics
MAY 23, 2019
They are now out of their chairs and onto the green, where they will spend 90% of the course time. They were supportive, so on the second day, I was full of confidence and completed the obstacle course by myself,” she says. Adam Marlatt surveys the ‘mouth of the poisonous caterpillar’ before the exercise begins.
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2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Relative Stability and a Migration to the Mean
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 6, 2023
And Logistics Viewpoints has a history of its own supply chain predictions for the year ahead. This volatility has increased public and corporate attention and appreciation for supply chain and logistics. Of course, lower rates are great if you are paying for the service and not so positive if you are providing it.
Dissecting the Transformation: A Critical Examination of Logistics Education in Universities
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 26, 2023
Logistics, as an indispensable component of the global economy, has witnessed tremendous growth and change in recent years. As businesses continuously strive to optimize their supply chains, the necessity for skilled logistics professionals has intensified.
The Red Pill: The (Slow Yet Steady) Revolution in Global Freight Digitization
Freightos
APRIL 15, 2024
But, of course, when dealing with systems that operate at such scale, exceptions happen. It’s the gritty reality of logistics. Surely all the technology and guardrails should prevent this type of disaster. But rather than focusing on the tragedy, I’d prefer to look at the silver lining.
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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
The American and Canadian militaries believe that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government said it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had blown off course. And now on to this week’s logistics news. By acquiring GroundCloud, which was officially known as Windigo Logistics Inc.,
Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP
Blue Grace Logistics
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Super Bowl requires logistics planning and execution to take advantage of the event’s revenue and profit opportunities. Here’s what’s involved. million U.S.
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Widespread, Yet Cautious Optimism for 2021: ARC’s Order Fulfillment Research Findings
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 7, 2021
At the beginning of 2021, ARC Advisory Group, in partnership with DC Velocity magazine, anticipated factors such as a subsequent surge when we crafted our survey of warehouse practitioners. More than 25 percent of survey respondents stated that they experienced a decrease of order throughput volumes in 2020.
Building Brand Loyalty with Last-Mile Logistics
Morai Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Experts believe last-mile logistics can effectively build brand loyalty by significantly improving the customer experience. In fact, a staggering 88% of consumers who participated in the 2018 Global Consumer Insights Survey , confirmed they would pay more for ‘same-day or faster delivery’. Last-Mile Logistics. Trillion by 2021.
Thanksgiving Survey: Cyber Monday Grabs Spending, Mass Merchants Are Top Physical Destinations
Material Handling and Logistics
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
This year, 45% or nearly half, of people in the survey told us they remain undecided which retailer they’ll shop over the weekend.”. That can also make a difference with undecided shoppers. Nearly two-thirds (63%) say they plan to take advantage of early Black Friday deals online.
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Back to Logistics Tech School, 2022: the Lost Peak Season, the lingering COVID impact and more
Freightos
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Logistics tech in 2022 has been unavoidably shaped by the two years that preceded it. Including, of course by leveraging global freight tech for BCOs. So without further ado, here’s your: Key Reads Logistics Tech Research and Updates for 2022. Uncertainty became the byword. The Weekly Freight Update. Signup Now. Signup Now.
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LCL: A Shipping Solution for Today’s Global Logistics Market
CH Robinson Logistics
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
In a recent global survey conducted by our team, shippers reported congestion and capacity as their main pain points in today’s ocean environment. Of course, this would depend on the origin and destination of those goods. Robinson representative or reach out to one of our logistics experts. Expedited LCL options.
This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 7, 2022
The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. While this is not exactly the best news to hear, it’s time to move on to this week’s logistics news. Retailers face security-related challenges on many fronts. That’s all for this week.
Mastering Profitable Omni-Channel Logistics, Despite Disruptions
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape. These e-commerce trends are placing increasing pressure on logistics teams to keep up with demand volatility, provide incredibly fast delivery, and reliably fulfill all their promises to customers and consumers. Logistics Digitalization Provides an Answer.
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How Changing Climate Conditions Affect Project Cargo Transportation and What to Do About It
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Drought conditions affect more than just waterways in the world of logistics. Of course, this is not the world we are in today. If temperatures exceed this engineered range, pavements can start to soften, rail lines can kink, and steel can expand which can lead logistics complications which can cause delays in cargo being transported.
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Tips for Choosing the Right Logistics Software
Blue Grace Logistics
MARCH 10, 2022
Logistics software shopping can be stressful. The cost of today’s logistics software. Shopping for Logistics Software? Go into Shopping Expecting an Affordable Logistics Software Option. Ask About the Logistics Software Company’s Organizational Structure. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.
Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: The Importance of Real-Time Inventory Visibility
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Note: The following is an excerpt from “ Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: Top 5 Inventory Insights ,” based on research conducted by Adelante SCM and LEGACY Supply Chain Services with input from nearly 100 supply chain professionals from retail, manufacturing, and logistics service providers companies in the United States and Canada.
Navigating Uncharted Waters: Out of the Fort and Into the Moat
Freightos
JUNE 6, 2023
Listen to the full podcast interview here ) Source: Fort Of course, this stark reality was faced by many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) during the peak of the pandemic. This made supply chain living easier – most (74%) importers report that their logistics operations are at least as smooth as they were pre-pandemic.
Contract Logistics: What’s the Outlook for 2019?
Now, That's Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2019
A unique merger of traditional logistics services with supply chain management, contract logistics provides a full portfolio of services for companies that would rather focus on what they do best. . DB Schenker’s contract logistics division was extremely busy in 2018—a year when most of its customers saw their sales revenues increase.
Generative AI: Cheat Code to a More Competitive Supply Chain Business?
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 15, 2023
Generative AI in Practice With little imagination, it is not difficult to see how this technology can be a game-changer for a logistics service provider (LSP). The best course of action is to learn more now. Pedro has a deep understanding of logistics systems, transportation operations, and supply chain management processes.
Predicting delivery window with 10-minute accuracy
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 13, 2022
We currently measure an average of 13 visits a day for each recipient, some of whom are so eagerly awaiting delivery that they click up to 35 times in the course of delivery,” reports Adrian Wilhelm, product manager at Bettermile. The post Predicting delivery window with 10-minute accuracy appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.
High freight costs for importers means higher price tags for consumers
Freightos
DECEMBER 2, 2021
A Freightos survey of 300+ companies sheds light on how importers have been navigating supply chain disruptions. Since then, we’ve sent out two similar surveys – one in June and one at the end of November – to track the effect of increased supply chain disruptions on companies ranging from small businesses to enterprise importers.
Predicting delivery window with 10-minute accuracy
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 13, 2022
We currently measure an average of 13 visits a day for each recipient, some of whom are so eagerly awaiting delivery that they click up to 35 times in the course of delivery,” reports Adrian Wilhelm, product manager at Bettermile. The post Predicting delivery window with 10-minute accuracy appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.
Why Planning and Forecasting are More Important Than Ever
Now, That's Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2021
And even if there’s an imbalance, good forecasts allow organizations to course-correct before a real problem emerges. In surveying the global ocean market right now, Bennett says there’s not much additional tonnage available. Covering the Demand. Add this year’s estimated 8.0% Planning is King.
Freight Forwarding And Digital Customer Service Five Years From Now
Freightos
MAY 22, 2017
Of course, phones shifted from being cutting edge, as did Dial-a-Truck, which became the trucking technology powerhouse known as DAT. Robinson’s massive $365 million dollar acquisition of freightquote.com or UPS’s acquisition of Coyote Logistics in 2015x at $1.8 Option 2: Personal Banking-style Logistics Process Automation.
Profitably Delivering eCommerce with Consumer-Centric Priorities
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 27, 2021
Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it. Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Forget what you knew about logistics. And, more than ever, these decisions have to be made on the fly, in real-time.
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5 Skills Necessary For Maximizing Logistics Effectiveness
GlobalTranz
JUNE 15, 2017
. Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Robert Everett who gives us some fantastic tips for managing logistics effectiveness. In this article, I propose to have a look at several logistic skills that, besides the specific knowledge in this area, will help to maximize the logistics effectiveness. Quality-focused.
3 Questions from Your Future Supply Chain Talent
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 11, 2021
As semesters unfolded, students saw course syllabi come to life in news headlines. 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.
Freight Market Intelligence: Data is crucial, but context is king
Freightos
APRIL 27, 2023
In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. But let’s get back to global freight data Global logistics has always had a dual relationship with data. This was, of course, an extremely popular use case for market data.
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Is Freight Digitalization Still An Existential Threat?
Freightos
JULY 23, 2019
Logistics professionals have adapted incredibly well to this new age, but some lingering doubts remain. Intrigued, here’s our summary of the key highlights – of course, we couldn’t help ourselves from expanding on them a bit. Ti also ran a survey on the take-up of the new platforms and marketplaces.
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Invest in These Capabilities to Drive Supply Chain Excellence
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Our recent survey showed that only 17% of organizations make it a priority to invest in innovation. A logistics company used AIMMS to address constraints due to COVID-19 and was able to deal with the situation in an agile way. Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Firefighting is the norm.
What Does it Cost to Implement a Transportation Management System? How Long Do the Projects Take?
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 5, 2022
Finally, we have surveyed and interviewed TMS customers. Mexico, of course, has lower salaries than the US or Western Europe. According to Amit Nagar, the practice leader for transportation & logistics at HCL, cloud solutions can go in faster, as quickly as 3 to 6 months. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
A Fork In the Road Between Shippers and 3PLs
Blue Grace Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2018
Shippers and third-party logistics providers work hand in hand and they tend to agree on most things when it comes to the freight industry. The survey reflected a market in rapid transition from a two-year downturn to more dynamic growth and tightening capacity,” The JOC said. 3PLs, on the other hand, are at 71 percent.
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How to Deal with Supply Chain Disruptions
GoShip Blog
JULY 7, 2021
According to the Institute for Supply Management , 75% of the 600+ businesses surveyed in the United States experienced supply chain disruptions. With increased dependence on logistics and supply chain software, cybercriminals are targeting these lucrative operations. Partnering with a Logistics Expert.
Will Logistics Technology Take My Job?
Freightos
JUNE 28, 2017
Will Logistics Technology Take My Job? Of course, logistics is far from immune. The lion’s share of logistics professionals (a full 60%), believe that the role of logistics providers will actually expand. DOWNLOAD SURVEY. The post Will Logistics Technology Take My Job? It’s not only the manual jobs.
FedEx CIO Attests to Data-Driven Strategies in Pandemic Times
IoT World Today
OCTOBER 15, 2020
As the company faced the COVID-19 virus, it furthered its efforts beyond cloud and into emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, sensor-driven logistics and robotic process automation. We’ve been very busy over the last couple of years building out what we call sensor-based logistics,” Carter said.
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What Lessons a Table Fable Teaches About Supply Chain Orchestration
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Events and disruptions are par for the course in supply chain, so we need tactics to kick in for problem resolution. Supply chain leaders from planning to procurement to logistics face labor shortages and cost concerns, so they want to reduce workforce time spent on manual activities. And employees to run them.
State of Global Logistics: Delivering above and beyond
247 Customs Broker
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
A recent series of surveys conducted by a prominent industry think tank indicates that the current state of global logistics is characterized by extreme urgency and the pressure to deliver above and beyond—regardless of mode. Technology key to logistics evolution.
Driver Shortage isn’t just Personnel Problem
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 29, 2023
And, over the past three years, the continuing aftershocks of the COVID pandemic, combined with geopolitical factors and an economic downturn, have caused significant upheaval for shippers, cargo receivers, service providers, brokers, freight forwarders, carriers – and of course consumers.
Ocean Freight Procurement and Going with the Stream
Freightos
MARCH 17, 2019
There’s one group of people who know the answer better than anyone – the logistics providers and BCOs who literally spend their lives on tenders. So we asked them by conducting a survey in November 2018. Global logistics providers have large teams working full-time on nothing else. Source: Freightos Index Linking Survey.
Supply Chain Holds Exciting Work and Strong Potential for Young Professionals
Penske Move Ahead
OCTOBER 1, 2019
The majority of respondents taking part in the 2019 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals/Penske Logistics Young Professionals Survey, which surveyed more than 100 supply chain professionals under age 30, said they enjoy working in the supply chain and that it makes them content.
Five ways to upskill your HGV drivers
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Recent surveys have shown that companies that score highly on their employee development opportunities see 93% less attrition and this also tends to be a contributing factor within the businesses that rank highly in studies such as the Sunday Times Best Places to Work. 2: Upgrade Licences.
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