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.
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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Survey Shows Asian Businesses Facing Huge Liquidity Pressures
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 24, 2020
Asia, of course, is not immune. COVID-19 has thrown the global economy into turmoil, interrupting normal operations everywhere, wreaking havoc on supply chains, and causing a severe drop in global trade.
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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.
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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2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Relative Stability and a Migration to the Mean
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 6, 2023
However, GEP And S&P Global publish the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index based on data derived from S&P Global’s PMI surveys. Of course, lower rates are great if you are paying for the service and not so positive if you are providing it. Of course, prices tend to jump from supply and demand pressures.
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.
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. More Resources Home The Red Pill: The (Slow Yet Steady) Revolution in Global Freight Digitization Eytan Buchman April 15, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More The March 26th Francis Scott Key Bridge allision feels shocking.
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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
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 percent, or $24.5
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How Changing Climate Conditions Affect Project Cargo Transportation and What to Do About It
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Of course, this is not the world we are in today. Project cargo weight on these possible compromised roads and railways should be a concern even with DOT route surveys. In the future, DOT may require additional route surveys and bridge studies for weight distribution.
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Dissecting the Transformation: A Critical Examination of Logistics Education in Universities
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 26, 2023
For instance, a 2012 survey revealed that only 40% of supply chain professionals believed their educational background prepared them adequately for their roles, pointing to the need for curriculum reform (CSCMP, 2012). Future of supply chain survey. building a winning team). Journal of Business Logistics, 35(3), 157-164.
The importance of a unique learning experience
UL EHS- Sustainability
APRIL 2, 2020
This feature gives admins much greater flexibility in determining appropriate learning opportunities for individuals, including required training and optional courses that learners can access in catalogs. Or if they complete a certain course, another course appears to that learner as optional training.
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How to choose the right ERP system for your business
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Assess Your Current Radar: Knowing if it’s time to upgrade starts by surveying your airspace. Set a Clear-Course Budget: Define a comprehensive budget for the ERP transition. Consider this a 5-step preflight checklist: Step 1. What processes are you managing now? What new challenges are you confronting?
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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. Real-time tracking is a popular service. “We
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. Real-time tracking is a popular service. “We
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. Looking ahead, only about half of the SMBs surveyed anticipate an increase in their importing activity during this year’s peak season (July – October).
Back to Logistics Tech School, 2022: the Lost Peak Season, the lingering COVID impact and more
Freightos
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Including, of course by leveraging global freight tech for BCOs. Leveraging surveys of dozens of leading multinational supply chain leaders, this report explores what BCOs value when selecting forwarders and how advances in air cargo digitization introduce speed and efficiency. Signup Now. Changing Trends in BCO Air Cargo Procurement.
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How to Earn an A+ in Customer Service
3PL Insights
APRIL 20, 2021
And, if over time, the customers’ needs change course, a good customer service associate adapts and brings in the right people to accomplish the task. Evans distributes a series of customer surveys to track progress. Surveys capture feedback at critical points in a customer relationship: Within 90 days of onboarding a new customer.
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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.
Building Brand Loyalty with Last-Mile Logistics
Morai Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2018
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’. Over the course of the past several months, Morai Logistics has highlighted a significant rise in e-commerce shopping. Delivering to E-commerce Markets. Trillion by 2021.
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. Expedited LCL options.
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. In a newly-published survey, nearly seventy freight forwarding managers gave us their thoughts on that. Of course, it means less of a personal connection with individual shippers. DOWNLOAD SURVEY.
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.
Freight Market Intelligence: Data is crucial, but context is king
Freightos
APRIL 27, 2023
The article presents findings from a survey conducted across over 200 global supply chain professionals to highlight how the pandemic has increased the need for freight market intelligence and how it continues to be relevant even as supply chain issues resolve. This was, of course, an extremely popular use case for market data.
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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.
Generative AI: Cheat Code to a More Competitive Supply Chain Business?
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 15, 2023
It is meant to supplement decision-making, using AI to quickly survey all available data on a given topic, provide a quick and accurate analysis of the situation, offer up practical recommendations to the current situation, and support human decisions through automation. The best course of action is to learn more now.
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. Prescriptive analytics “describes a set of analytical capabilities that finds a course of action to meet a predefined objective, such as maximizing revenue or minimizing costs.” Firefighting is the norm. Prescriptive Analytics.
A Fork In the Road Between Shippers and 3PLs
Blue Grace Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2018
The survey reflected a market in rapid transition from a two-year downturn to more dynamic growth and tightening capacity,” The JOC said. Of course, more available capacity means better rates for shippers. Of that 70 percent, only 33 percent of those surveyed believe that the impact will only be a slight one.
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Is Freight Digitalization Still An Existential Threat?
Freightos
JULY 23, 2019
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. So, what did the survey prove? Digital Platforms: Threat Or Opportunity? Are Forwarders Using The New Platforms/Marketplaces?
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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.
Email Tips for Ecommerce Businesses
Ship Monk
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
Of course, what you say is just as important as how you say it. If you’re making a big ask, such as wanting me to fill out a survey or refer my friends, then I’d like to hear from your founder, not some AI bot. Anywhere from 15 to 98 characters and 3 to 9 words seems to be okay. Show me how you can solve a problem for me.
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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. We have previously done a study of transportation management system (TMS) market and transportation execution and visibility system markets , and interviewed TMS vendors.
Differentiating Your Crowdfunding Campaign Through Fulfillment
Ship Monk
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Of course, in a competitive market , it can be easy to get drowned out. In a recent survey , 79% of shoppers indicated that free shipping would make them more likely to click “Buy.” While marketing is certainly half the battle, did you know that fulfillment also counts as a way to make a major splash? Free & Fast Shipping.
Show Me the Money: MH&L’s 2018 Salary Survey
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.”
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[WHITE PAPER] Mo’ inflation, mo’ problems for CPG companies
FreightWaves SONAR
JUNE 14, 2021
So, a hypothetical 1% improvement in freight spend would yield annual pre-tax savings of nearly $4 million. Of course, that’s easier said than done, but we have a few ideas of how CPG companies could leverage FreightWaves data and the SONAR SaaS freight platform to effectively manage their freight spend.
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52 Suppliers Losing Revenue Due to Cross-Channel Challenges
Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 20, 2018
In fact, 53% of merchants and suppliers experience a knowledge gap within their organization when it comes to understanding the value of cross-channel capabilities, according to 1WorldSync’s Charting Course for Global Commerce. Merchants and Suppliers Face Significant Roadblocks in Navigating Cross-Channel Commerce.
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. The best course of action to successfully assess risk and prepare for these disruptions is to get support from a logistics and supply chain expert. .
Banking Collapses: UK Businesses Urged to Collaborate
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 24, 2023
Launch risk surveys to individual suppliers to assess financial status and highlight any weaknesses. By undertaking a shared course of action together with suppliers, rather than instructing that improvements are needed, trust will be strengthened at the same time.
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. Global Network, 48% of the supply chain professionals in their 2023 survey on Next Generation Talent did not feel the technology at their company helps them do their job efficiently and effectively.
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.
Internet Coping with COVID-19 Havoc, but Online Orders Taking Strain
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 21, 2020
Whether business systems are weathering the storm is of course of primary concern to supply chain managers, especially at a time like this, when stress-testing all links in the chain can facilitate shrewd business continuity decisions. How are SCM Systems Managing?
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Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP
Blue Grace Logistics
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
According to the 2023 Super Bowl survey , 192.9 Super Bowl Venue Preparation Everything necessary to put the Super Bowl together needs to be transported to the selected stadium including grass, sports gear, halftime show equipment, and, of course, food and beverage. million U.S. adults plan to tune in to the big game, with 103.5
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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.
Profitably Delivering eCommerce with Consumer-Centric Priorities
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 27, 2021
Capacity can be easily ramped up or down due to product seasonality, holidays and of course global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. In a McKinsey surveyed, 59% of participants stated that a lack of executive vision was a significant obstacle to the digital transformation of their organization. [2] The payoff is well worth it.
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