FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 22, 2021

Inflation has a larger impact for the CPG industry compared to other industries given the reliance on numerous commodities (like corn and soybeans) that have seen prices increase dramatically over the past year. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 15, 2021

However, leveraging freight market data can mitigate freight spend and lead to a more efficient supply chain. The free white paper, Mo’ inflation, mo’ problems for CPG companies , shows how real-time data can enhance decision-making around the supply chain. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 28, 2021

Despite revenue declines across the industry in 2020, we estimate that freight spend was as high as pre-pandemic levels due to growth in packaging demand and elevated freight rates. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo. Last year, FreightWaves estimated that the top five paper and packaging companies in the U.S.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply chains have fractured under the weight of recent maritime import demand, forcing shippers like Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) to find pricier alternatives in order to not miss their window of opportunity. Restructuring supply chains will have a lasting effect on logistics networks. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Locus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In the competitive world of e-commerce and supply chain management, ensuring timely and efficient product deliveries can be the difference between a repeat customer and a missed opportunity. But what really is the magic behind these seamless deliveries? Missed the real-time buzz? Insights are just a click away! Click here!

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RPA Labs

MARCH 3, 2022

When asked about this for the 2021 MHI Annual Industry Report , 53% of the supply chain professionals surveyed said they are investing in robotics and automation technologies, while 54% are investing in cloud computing and storage. Do Enable Real-Time Document Sharing Capabilities. Don’t ?Print

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 14, 2021

Therefore, in the absence of hedging, CPG companies should utilize as much freight-related data as possible to mitigate freight costs more effectively and improve supply chain efficiency. Those data sets and use cases include: Using data from electronic tenders and carrier surveys to assist in negotiations with carriers and 3PLs.

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Locus

MAY 20, 2024

If there is one industry that continues to scale robustly, it is Retail. A recent survey forecasts that retail sales will soar to $32.76 This blog delves into essential acronyms and abbreviations, from BOPIS to WISMO, that are pivotal for optimizing supply chains and elevating customer satisfaction.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 29, 2021

Over the past year, major disruptions from the global pandemic, severe weather, capacity shortages, the Suez Canal blockage, and more, have reinforced the vital importance of supply chains, but also shined a public spotlight on their fragility in some cases. Robinson , helps you see your global supply chain in one place.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Key Challenges in Fresh Grocery & Supermarket Supply Chains. Original article: Key Challenges in Fresh Grocery & Supermarket Supply Chains. Grocery retail supply chains have known a not-so-subtle secret for a number of years now: fresh is in. The Challenges of Grocery Retail Supply Chain.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Supply chain transparency and low-emission transportation are some of the many emerging trends that retailers are adopting to stay ahead of the game. Everything from raw material sourcing, to production to the impact of logistics and supply chain of the said product on the environment.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Shippers are already aware that the last mile is the most complex and expensive in the entire supply chain operations. The obvious solution would be to upgrade your existing supply chain solution to overcome these challenges and achieve last-mile excellence. What is the Last Mile Maturity Assessment?

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

According to Richard Howells of Forbes , the 2020 Oxford Economics survey found “49% of supply chain leaders (the top 12 % of respondents) can capture real-time data insights and act on them immediately, while 51% use AI and predictive analytics to capture insights.

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Locus

AUGUST 12, 2022

These are legally binding and are applicable in all industrialized countries in the world. This method is not only less cumbersome for last-mile agents, but it also reduces the time spent on each delivery while increasing real-time supply chain visibility. This recent GetApp survey of nearly 1,000 U.S. Schedule Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Managers, team members, and anyone involved in freight tracking, shipping, logistics or management can benefit from the information and insight provided in these great freight, logistics, and supply chain podcasts. On LinkedIn , I asked my network what they thought were the top freight podcasts in the industry.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 17, 2021

What’s covered in this article: The negative impacts of Covid-19 on the trucking industry. The current attrition rate for this industry is over 100%. With such disruptions in the cargo-industry, it is difficult to identify the manpower required for a carrier to operate effectively. Want a free BlueShip Demo?

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Locus

OCTOBER 7, 2022

A consumer survey showed that 55% of consumers will switch their retail brands if they find their delivery times are too slow. Some surveys and studies suggest 52% of the IT projects do overtime budgets. Consumer expectations around last-mile fulfillment are their peak. Below are key takeaways from the session “ Buy vs Build?

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RPA Labs

AUGUST 26, 2021

Robotic processing automation (RPA) and chatbot technologies are now accepted more readily and are more commonly used across a growing number of industries. Automated chatbots and automated processes through email response bots are becoming the new gold standard for freight operations and management within the modern supply chain network.

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RPA Labs

AUGUST 26, 2021

Robotic processing automation (RPA) and chatbot technologies are now accepted more readily and are more commonly used across a growing number of industries. Automated chatbots and automated processes through email response bots are becoming the new gold standard for freight operations and management within the modern supply chain network.

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Turvo

JULY 31, 2020

As a result, supply chain leaders must know how the management of a frictionless supply chain must evolve throughout this unprecedented disruption. Supply chain innovations have hit record levels in attempting to meet the demands of e-commerce amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It is that simple.

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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. Such forces might include supply chain issues, a recession, a new competitor in the marketplace, or a global event such as the Olympics. Qualitative data is more subjective.

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Turvo

JUNE 16, 2020

The freight and logistics industry continues working on finding ways to make their respective organizations within the supply chain stand out from the crowd. Managing e-commerce is a major concern for 34% of respondents, a new high for that category in the history of this survey.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2024

According to its annual survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) indicates that consumers plan to spend a record $7.2 According to its annual survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) indicates that consumers plan to spend a record $7.2 billion — or an average of $44.40 billion — or an average of $44.40

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Locus

MARCH 20, 2023

The survey conducted by MetaPack highlights that more than 90% of customers consider delivery a crucial factor when making online purchases. Another survey by Deloitte found that 63% of consumers are willing to pay extra for same-day delivery. As such, businesses must prioritize last-mile tracking to remain competitive in the industry.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Back in 2013, in a survey of 250 supply chain executives, more than half of them reported picking error rates of 3-4%, with each mistake costing the company an estimated $22. Lucky for ShipMonk clients, our order accuracy rate ranks among the highest in the industry at 99.9%. But let’s take a look at accuracy.

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Locus

JULY 12, 2023

Logistics and supply chain experts said this move was a response to counter Amazon’s unveiling of electric delivery vehicles in 2020. An intuitive question that arises for anyone reading this is – How can Amazon and Walmart manage the logistics of different products from different industries simultaneously flexibly?

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

A key issue plaguing the global logistics industry is a shortage of drivers. A survey forecasts that there will be a driver shortage of 97,000 by 2023. Last-mile delivery is a supply chain’s most expensive component, contributing to 53% of its costs. Try a demo with Locus now! Schedule Demo.

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