Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2022

Here is a look at some more key findings from the survey completed with Transporeon , as well as my interview with Transporeon CEO Stephan Sieber. As part of this research, we surveyed 106 individuals across a variety of industries and countries. Wait Times and Costs Can Add Up Quickly.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

The 2024 Trend Report, built on the insights from previous surveys in 2018 and 2013, presents an in-depth analysis of the challenges and advancements within the vehicle logistics sector. At the same time, more than half of those surveyed (56%) fear they will have to contend with capacity issues until 2025 or much longer.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 21, 2020

Every year, Toyota Material Handling Europe undergoes an assessment by EcoVadis, which focuses on the topics Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Sustainable Procurement and Ethics. This is the highest possible score, ranking Toyota Material Handling alongside the top 1% of companies in the ‘general-purpose machinery’ sector.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

The survey also found that although many companies have arranged international shipments early this year, most continue to rely on the spot freight market to move goods.”. The app also helps handle the mounting pressure for more middle-mile moves when a distribution center or warehouse needs to get goods to a store for customer pickup.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It was not that long ago that the concept of data and system ownership was a nonissue. Current geopolitical tensions, new data privacy laws, and the dominance of the hyperscale cloud players (e.g. Where is our data stored? Is the data safe and secure? Is the data encrypted when stored?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

million shoppers hit the stores and the internet to capitalize on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. The top gifts were clothes and accessories, which about half of those surveyed purchased, and toys, which nearly a third of people surveyed bought.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 21, 2019

According to Paragon Software Systems’ recent UK customer survey – completed by more than 100 industry professionals using its route optimisation software – 58% of respondents claimed that operational reporting requirements had increased in the past 12 months.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

According to a survey conducted by Transporeon and ARC Advisory Group, more than one in 10 loadings (11%) at warehouses need to be rescheduled throughout the day. The survey also reveals a considerable technology gap in yard operations: Nearly two-thirds of respondents handle their rescheduling completely manually.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2021

Just last month I noted that warehouse labor productivity was hindered extensively by COVID-19 and that 80 percent of ARC’s warehouse survey respondents anticipate an increase of order throughput volumes in 2021. Here are a few more data points supporting the ongoing labor needs of warehousing and transportation operations.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 6, 2022

When you start a direct-to-consumer business (DTC), you can gather market data and make some educated assumptions about your product, but until you start generating sales they’re all just best-guesses. As your business grows, data about your customers becomes more readily available and far more valuable.

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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. Material Handling & Logistics News. Gartner (2021). Gartner Research.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 11, 2019

A delay of just one day at the UK/EU border could lead to a significant bill for British exporters in late delivery discounts and lost contracts, according to a survey of supply chain managers from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2018

of manufacturers surveyed reported a positive outlook for their companies, according to the group’s. Manufacturers' Outlook Survey for the fourth quarter of 2018, released on Dec. The workforce shortage has forced more than one in four manufacturers surveyed to turn down new business opportunities. On average this year, 92.4%

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2021

Creating a data-driven supply chain tracking important transportation metrics helps shippers respond and adapt as quickly as possible to known and unknown events. Actionable data is one of the most critical business drivers. Only 34% of survey respondents named saving money as a priority.”. Why Monitor Transportation Metrics.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

A survey series by the Logistics Hall of Fame in cooperation with the logistics insurance broker Schunk Group looks at the current risks facing the logistics industry and how companies are preparing against them. The survey shows the current mood in the logistics industry and is not representative of the industry as a whole.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2018

2018 is looking good according to a recent survey of manufacturers. The 2018 Leading Edge Alliance (LEA) National Manufacturing Outlook Survey found that manufacturers have a more positive outlook about the economy for 2018 than in 2017. 81% of manufacturers believe their revenue will increase in 2018.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

The survey was conducted by ISACA and the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) in August 2018, captured responses from 167 participants from across ISACA, DMDII and Manufacturing Extension Partnership stakeholders. Three-quarters of U.S. manufacturing firms have fewer than 20 employees and 98% have fewer than 500.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 4, 2022

According to the recent SYSPRO global research survey, an enormous 82 percent of Fabricated Metal Manufacturers experienced supply chain and material handling disruptions over the past twelve months. The great advantage of the cloud is that storing this information is far easier and cheaper than on-premise data storage.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 20, 2024

Fleets using CNG met 70% of their fueling needs with renewable natural gas (RNG) on average in the annual State of Sustainable Fleets fleet survey. BEVs account for only 1-2% of all vehicles in the fleets of early adopters in the annual survey, though 90% of users of this technology expect their use to increase.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 13, 2023

The company will introduce its first 5G devices catered for the warehouse and logistics sector – the Honeywell CT47 handheld computer ( pictured ) and the Honeywell ScanPal EDA 57 handheld computer – designed to provide enhanced data connectivity and communications in both indoor and outdoor environments. More than 2.5 More than 2.5

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

Modern supply chains are evolving beyond anyone’s expectations due to increased use of cloud-computing technologies, wearables and advanced data analysis. In fact, up to 70 percent of companies surveyed in Europe have already implemented cloud-based solutions to enable rapid scalability and flexibility.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Large Amounts of Data. According to a survey by the American Chemistry Council , 97 percent of companies reported having to change to their operations due to supply chain issues in recent years. Chemical products are often specialized and need specific storage and handling. LARGE AMOUNTS OF DATA. Managing Raw Materials.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 22, 2018

More than 60% of business leaders surveyed across North America believe governments are increasingly taking a protectionist stance of raising trade barriers to defend domestic businesses. But even amid ongoing renegotiations of NAFTA, half of firms surveyed (U.S. According to the survey, less than one in ten (9%) U.S.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 1, 2018

If there were one clear-cut conclusion to be drawn from our “2018 Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Equipment Survey,” it would be that the outlook for spending is bullish. At the same time, the survey revealed growing interest in the use of relatively new types of technology, including robotics, drones and smart glasses.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

The coming together of five organisations with shared visions for the safety and security of global trade will take advantage of unified information and data sources to bring greater awareness and understanding of issues with the goal of producing preventative output.

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Locus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Drawing from Locus’s comprehensive survey conducted among over 150 industry captains and leaders, Mehul offers a glimpse into the strategies and challenges surrounding last-mile delivery. Hosted by Mehul Kapadia, the Chief Revenue Officer at Locus, this webinar provides invaluable insights for businesses, particularly in Asia.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

A majority of consumers in new survey said they’re concerned about their online and in-store shopping history, such as transaction history and online searches, being used to provide better, more personalized service. and Centiro explored consumer trends in key markets in its 2018 Global Consumer Survey, released on Sept.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 12, 2023

Zebra Technologies Corporation, a leading digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, has launched its new line of environmental sensors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

HBR also cites technology’s ability to cut costs and to make “companies more agile and therefore better able to handle […] uncertainty and rapid change.” And, once implemented properly, having a collaborative, tech-enabled supply chain network powered by free-flowing, actionable data will unlock measurable business value.

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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

The survey of more than 200 manufacturing organizations found that 51% of respondents believe their DSN maturity is at least “above average” compared to competitors, yet only 28% have started implementing DSN solutions. Further, survey results suggest that end-to-end supply chain transparency is the No.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

Using historical data from inside the company and sources beyond the company, this type of analysis can help determine what will likely happen under certain circumstances. They use historical data to determine which strategies and decisions are most likely to move the company closer to their goals. One 2018 survey showed that 67.4%

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

These standards define how IoT devices will communicate, and how data will be collected, processed, handled, stored, and summarized. Strong players in the market will emerge as platform providers to aggregate the IoT data and provide key insights into that data that drive better business decisions in 2018.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

GELF, the largest community of digital retail executives focused on growing cross-border and international commerce sales, surveyed senior e-commerce executives at branded manufacturers and traditional retailers to understand how leaders are leveraging digital to grow their international distribution footprint.

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Parade

MARCH 26, 2019

In a recent survey over 200 carriers, ease of working and experience ranked as among the top three determinants when it comes to selecting a logistics partner. In fact, carriers surveyed also indicated poor targeting (i.e., Handling repeating customers or commodities reduces friction.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2023

A new survey commissioned by ProGlove, leader in wearable barcode scanners , has identified the ongoing struggles of warehouses trying to predict demand patterns accurately. Of those surveyed, just 39 per cent of respondents felt they could accurately predict trends and activity for the holiday season.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 18, 2018

reveals that the 900 supply chain executives surveyed were more likely to say that they see their function in two years as a cost efficiency driver (60%) or a support function (68%) than as a competitive differentiator (48%) or a growth enabler (53%) within their organizations, which can leave significant value on the table.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Nearly 60 percent of those surveyed reported waiting for longer than two hours on each load. This is in line with data collected by a DAT solutions survey showing that 63 percent of drivers say they spend more than three hours waiting when loading and unloading. Freightwaves also collected data on driver wait times.

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