Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2021

And while the supply chain movement improved near the end of the year, the worldwide vaccine distribution effort could strain the health care supply chain even more in 2021. Within the health care sector, the rush to source personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning supplies, and other essential products became an all-out race by Q2 2020.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2023

In June 2023, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they are using control towers in their supply chain operations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 27, 2020

The index looks at the constantly changing state of growth in the manufacturing, distribution, and retail industries along with what trends impact the bottom line. Almost half (49%) of companies surveyed said that they are directly investing in sustainability efforts in order to drive business growth and promote ethical sourcing.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2022

We recently surveyed CFOs and finance executives in the manufacturing and distribution sectors to study how the pandemic has impacted their businesses. Managing cash flow and margins remains a key objective for US finance leaders, based on our survey in 2020, 2021 and now into 2022. 3. Improving visibility into performance.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

The publication of the “INFORM Trend Report on IT in Vehicle Logistics 2024 – Transforming Vehicle Logistics: Pivotal Role of IT and AI” marks the third installment in a comprehensive series of trend reports that delves into the evolving dynamics of vehicle logistics management.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The evolving crisis and measures taken worldwide to contain the spread of the pandemic accelerated certain long-term and emerging trends. The pandemic has been the catalyst for change, with a drive to fundamentally rethink the manufacturing and distribution space. 2021 has been a year of transition.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Trends likely to drive Singles’ Day sales. Supply chain transparency and low-emission transportation are some of the many emerging trends that retailers are adopting to stay ahead of the game. According to a survey conducted by Bain & Company, 95% of respondents said they intended to take part in the event again in 2021.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

retail and distribution leader. This year, 45% or nearly half, of people in the survey told us they remain undecided which retailer they’ll shop over the weekend.”. Most people maintain the perception that the best deals are on Black Friday, but it’s also become a day for spending time with family and friends.

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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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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2017

Trend #1: Customers Buying Experience Not Products. According to the Geodis 2017 Supply Chain Worldwide Survey , organizations that invest more in supply chain see greater EBIT (earnings before income tax) in their business. #2 Trend #3: Serving Every Customer with their Own Optimized Micro Supply Chain. Not even Amazon.

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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. More than ever, current trends and global political developments are creating new challenges and putting pressure on supply chains.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Enterprises that did not adapt to new trends faced the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. Welcome to 2022: Top 10 Supply chain logistics trends to watch out for 2022. The year 2021 has proved it once again that Tom McCarthy was right.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

The following data is from a survey we conducted last month (May, 2023) across hundreds of small business importers who tap Freightos.com’s global freight marketplace. This trend was a while in coming. The inventory trend that emerged from ShipBob’s data seems to be extending into 2023. The key takeaway?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. Distribution is no longer a backwater of the economy, due in large part to the upheavals brought on by ecommerce. Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The ATA creates the tonnage index through a series of surveys of its members. The anonymity of the survey and companies participating prevents us from understanding the percentage of tonnage each company accounts for or the type of freight being shipped. Data Collection. The State of Trucking Tonnage. Overall tonnage is down 0.2%

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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). Supply chain game changers – mega, nano, and virtual trends – and forces that impede supply chain design (i.e.,

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 17, 2022

Our latest research survey shows that 70% of manufacturing and distribution businesses experienced supply chain disruptions and 60% of businesses were unable to engage and collaborate with customers and suppliers in real-time. Securing a digital future with Cloud ERP.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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. Right now, the going trend in the U.S.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 20, 2022

It’s not only office workers who have been forced into remote work by the pandemic, manufacturing and distribution companies are facing a similar challenge – how to enable remote work on the shop floor and in the warehouse with ERP. If remote work is not allowed, the chances are that some staff will leave, opting for flexibility.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. Smart Technology. Opportunities for New Markets. Managing Risk.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

Supply chain planning is the process of efficiently and effectively managing the entire lifecycle of a product or service from its initial design and development through production, distribution, and, ultimately, delivery to the end customer. Data informs transportation capacity and rates.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. The y needed to assess if closing some of their distribution centers made sense from a cost stance. . Read on for common use cases. .

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Bringg

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Last week, Dotcom Distribution launched their annual eCommerce study. They surveyed over 1,400 online shoppers to analyze their habits, preferences and expectations. Looking at the survey results, 90% said that they highly value free returns when making online purchases; and 91% say free shipping influences future purchases.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

Notably, 35% of all those businesses surveyed and planning to hire in this quarter say they will be recruiting ten or more employees. The latest data from Manpower Group reveals that the net hiring intent for businesses in the UK’s Transport and Logistics sector is +21% (for this current business quarter – Q2 2024).

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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. Supply chains around the country are in great need of warehouse and transportation workers. Logistics Real Estate Growth.

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Stord

JANUARY 30, 2019

With that in mind, we summarized seven warehousing stories and trends from last year and indicated here what they mean for the year ahead 1. This facility will use specialized technology to store and distribute inventory more efficiently. The survey results 7. Walmart’s announcement 3. The story on the Port of Los Angeles 5.

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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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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

In fact, two-thirds of the companies we surveyed characterized their omni-channel fulfillment performance (relative to peers in their industry) as average or below, with 30 percent characterizing it as below average. That said, as we further evaluate the data we find even Above Average Performers have significant room for improvement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In the consumer sector, few recent trends have been as disruptive as the new on-demand marketplace for commodities like transportation and lodging, driven by Uber and VRBO. 1] Now that same concept is poised to similarly disrupt the world of distribution. and beyond the walls of the enterprise. The payoff is well worth it.

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Mazars Ledger

MAY 16, 2019

It includes insights into the production of the Outlook highlighting key contributions from industry experts as well as trending topics developed through our industry survey—the backbone of the Outlook.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Calls are increasing for a return to just-in-case (JIC) policies, with some citing this trend as a risk. A year later their survey revealed that companies were more likely to have increased inventory than originally planned and less likely to have made other planned changes to suppliers and networks.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

To better understand the state of European supply chains, FourKites , the real-time supply chain visibility platform, partnered with Reuters Events to survey over 450 supply chain leaders across the continent, with particular emphasis on the United Kingdom, Germany and the Netherlands. Sustainability is a priority.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 15, 2020

Post-COVID Supply Chain Trends. Looking forward, here are a few supply chain trends that will likely emerge from recent events. According to a Thomas survey of 878 North American manufacturers, 64% reported they were likely to bring production and sourcing back to North America. These are unprecedented times. Nearshoring.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

The latest Barclays-BDO Logistics Confidence Index has fallen to its lowest ever level since the survey began in 2012 as the sector deals with the fallout from the pandemic, skills shortages and concerns over Brexit. The survey assesses the expectations of more than 100 senior decision-makers across the sector. in 2019 to 47.1

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. The y needed to assess if closing some of their distribution centers made sense from a cost stance. . Read on for common use cases. .

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 16, 2021

Businesses can also identify seasonality trends in their account activity data. Please take this 4-minute survey. The post Turning Supply Chain Data into Business Intelligence appeared first on Evans Distribution Systems. In general, a low turn rate indicates low sales or over-production of stock.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 31, 2023

A range of factors including rising domestic consumption, strong economic growth and the trend for ‘nearshoring’ have led to multinationals continuing to expand their footprint in the country and the wider Central and Eastern European (CEE) region.

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