Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

These disruptions, which will only get more frequent in the coming years as major weather events wreak havoc on freight transportation, have supply chain stakeholders scrambling from crisis to crisis. The airline lobbying group Airlines for America announced in March that its member carriers will all go green by 2050.

Supply Chain Planning Software 192

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Inventory Reduction 192

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2022

The half-day event will be broadcast live from Amsterdam on 9th March 2022 and be streamed to participants worldwide. According to a survey by Reuters and FourKites, 84% of European supply chain leaders are either increasing or staying focused on their sustainability commitments.

Supply Chain Software 53

Supply Chain Software Material Savings Supply Chains Supply Chain Transformation 53

Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Create an Employee Resource Group. One of the most common trends among WIT’s Top 100 companies was the establishment of employee resource groups (ERGs), often employee-led voluntary committees that represent a specific group of individuals. BlueGrace’s No. BlueGrace’s No. Stimulate Equity.

Resource Reduction 62

Resource Reduction How To Sourcing Strategies Groups 62

MTS Logistics

JULY 21, 2023

million per event. According to a survey by the Global Supply Chain Institute, 59% of companies reported that supply chain disruptions resulted in increased administrative work. However, supply chain disruptions caused by document delays or loss can have severe financial consequences for businesses. million per incident.

Cost Reduction 65

Cost Reduction Document Expense Reduction Supply Chains 65

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2023

Its key finding is that 96% of companies confirmed they are making changes to their supply chains due to geopolitical events. While 27% of companies said they were decreasing the length of their supply chains due to geopolitical events such as the war in Ukraine, another 33% plan to expand into more stable and transparent markets.

Supply Chain Planning Software 56

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 56

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment. Agility to act on transparency.

Supply Chain Planning Software 170

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning Supply Chains 170

Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

For this reason, the Alpega Group , the leading logistics software company offering modular solutions to cover all transportation needs, backed by 35 years of experience in the market, conducted a macro-survey where more than 1.200 logistics and transport companies across Europe participated through its freight exchanges, Teleroute and Wtransnet.

Study 44

Study Transportation Price Reduction Optimization Software 44

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Change can creep imperceptibly, so sometimes it takes a major event to wake us up. 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.

Inventory Reduction 174

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory 174

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

When asked specifically about this year’s Black Friday events, the research rather unsurprisingly found that value for money (69%) and cheaper online deals (48%) were the two primary factors behind online purchasing decisions, but these were closely followed by the speed of delivery, which nearly two-fifths (37%) deemed important.

Survey 50

Survey Supply Chains Scenario Planning Reliability 50

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

This is evidenced by the “Branchencheck Flurförderzeuge” (“Industrial Trucks Sector Check”), an extensive market survey conducted by Vogel Communications Group. Particularly well represented in the survey were logistics services providers and the mechanical engineering and automotive sectors.

Materials Handling 36

Materials Handling Manufacturing Procurement Survey Sourcing Strategies 36

FLS Transport

MARCH 3, 2021

This hasn’t been a two day event, it’s turning into a two week… plus… event. Traveling… beaches… and dining out with groups of friends. A new survey from IBM says that’s about to change. Now that the storms have cleared there’s a huge rebound in volume. Rejections now rival peak levels. Get the full details here.

Procurement Analytics 96

Procurement Analytics Freight Purchasing Skills After-sales 96

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 Planning Software 135

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 135

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

And a FourKites survey of 350+ supply chain leaders tells us that the past few years of supply chain disruptions — including COVID-19, market volatility, global political conflict, material shortages and extreme weather events — drove 73% of respondents to begin investing in supply chain visibility, with 46% planning to invest more in 2023.

Waste Reduction 118

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 118

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Adler and Allan, which describes itself as the UK’s largest environmental and risk reduction specialists, has announced an exclusive partnership with a provider of steel doors and physical security solutions, Bradbury Group, to supply and install its market leading range of flood security doors to businesses in the UK.

Material Savings 36

Material Savings Security Groups Survey 36

Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

“Two years ago, as CEO of Diamond Logistics , I was invited to participate in an All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) alongside other representatives from logistics and transport to discuss the driver shortage, set to worsen as Brexit loomed. The RHA and I presented a petition to Ministers, asking them to address the problem urgently.

Buyer Training 62

Buyer Training Training Government Events 62

WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2020

Primary Research can be conducted via: Interviews; Surveys; Questionnaires; Focus/user groups; Test markets. Utilizing surveys, focus groups, and reading reviews, are all great ways to gain consumer feedback. Support systems can consist of both personal and professional people or groups. Evaluate Yourself.

Tips 52

Tips Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies How To 52

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GroundCloud, the creator of a cloud-hosted final-mile automation platform, for $138 million. In its January survey of grocery executives and consumers, Grocery Doppio, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based

Supply Chain Planning Software 121

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 121

IoT World Today

DECEMBER 12, 2018

“Vendors will begin to see their perseverance in IoT pay off,” said Dermot O’Shea, joint chief executive officer of Taoglas Group. IoT World is the event that takes IIoT from inspiration to implementation, supercharging business and operations. Get your ticket now. ].

After-sales 74

After-sales Survey Ordering Events 74

Camelot 3PL Software

JANUARY 14, 2021

But it is possible to reposition inventory to better respond to such events. According to a report by the Geneva-based International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), global warming is not a direct cause of droughts or hurricanes, but it increases the frequency and exacerbates the risks of such events.

Inventory 52

Inventory Supply Chain Planning Software How To Procurement Analytics 52

Talking Logistics

JUNE 27, 2017

Increasing regulatory compliance: By electronically recording trip event data, telematics solutions automate the process of monitoring and reporting on HOS and hours per work week. Lowering fuel costs: In a recent survey¹ of more than 1,000 fleet managers, decreased fuel consumption was cited as one of the leading benefits of telematics.

Cost Reduction 60

Cost Reduction Compliance Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

49% of executives in an industry survey said that they considered themselves to be excellent leaders indeed, where risk management was concerned. They, however, assessed themselves much lower in response execution and event management. . When an event occurs, the most important thing is to be able to bounce back.

Supply Chain Planning Software 85

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Trends 85

247 Customs Broker

APRIL 2, 2018

Since the ELD mandate went into effect near the end of 2017, the subsequent impact on the truckload shippers and carriers, as was expected, has been fairly bumpy on various fronts, according to a recent Logistics Management reader survey. I expected the ELD enforcement in December to be a non-event,” he said. About the Author.

Supply Chain Design Software 28

Supply Chain Design Software Materials Handling Survey Logistics Network Optimization Software 28

Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 17, 2021

A survey from the International Road-transport Union (IRU) revealed that women and youth have had their misgivings with joining this industry. Having diversity within the team (across age groups, demographic regions, and genders) is an important factor to become a preferred employer in this industry. Technology that Performs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Trucking How To Logistics Network Optimization Software 62

Transporeon

APRIL 2, 2019

Many shippers expect prices to remain stable (44%) but no-one thinks that rates will decline (Transporeon/Xeneta survey, 2016). Maersk acquired Hamburg Sud, CMA CGM acquired APL (NOL Group), China Shipping and Cosco merged, and Hapag-Lloyd is set to merge with United Arab Shipping Company (UASC).

Price Reduction 48

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Negotiate Pricing Freight 48

Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2022

ContainerPort Group , a top-10 drayage provider in the United States, announced its owner operator network grew by nearly 20% during the second quarter of 2022, pushing the burgeoning CPG fleet to more than 1,300 strong. The post ContainerPort Group expends despite challenges appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

Groups 58

Groups Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Networks 58

247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 5, 2018

As we do every December, we avoid “year in review” content and instead aim to help readers prepare for the year ahead through our annual virtual summit —an online educational event that puts the current market realities into context and offers logistics professionals practical advice to help streamline operations. Holcomb, Ph.D., and Karl B.

Supply Chain Software 28

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Materials Handling 28

247 Customs Broker

MARCH 20, 2018

If it has not been for you, then perhaps you have going to different events. A good example of that was apparent in an October 2017 survey of 1,500 motor carriers conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. About the Author.

Trucking 28

Trucking Materials Handling Survey Freight 28

247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

As reported by Rob Smith , National Retail Reporter, CoStar Group , Amazon, the online innovator that changed retailing, now has plans for a futuristic airborne fulfillment center where it would use drones to deliver goods. Multistory Vertical Fulfillment Centers. Developers are also starting to increase the height of their warehouses.

Warehousing 28

Warehousing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 28

Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Don spent 2 sessions, one for our general group and one specifically for the sales team. More familiar faces joined the event this time around after a huge success at BG OPEN HOUSE. This valuable time brought us together in small collaborative groups to discuss and document items we will work towards in 2018. Event Sponsors.

Conference 48

Conference Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Presentation 48

Transporeon

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Ocean freight rates are expected to increase significantly in 2017 Based on a survey conducted by our benchmarking partners Xeneta , more than half (56%) of the respondents expect rates to increase while 44% believe rates will remain stable. Most importantly, no one expects that rates will decline in 2017.

Price Reduction 48

Price Reduction Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Freight 48

247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Data for the survey was based on feedback from 651 usable responses from shippers, or users of 3PL services, and non-users of 3PL services, as well as 3PL sector respondents. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. Jeff Berman is Group News Editor for Logistics Management , Modern Materials Handling , and Supply Chain Management Review.

3PL 28

3PL Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 28

Automotive Logistics

MAY 3, 2019

One of the UK’s biggest port operators, GBA Group, says that Brexit dominated planning discussions with its OEM customers through last year. That activity includes a new vehicle preparation centre for BMW and the expansion of vehicle handling space for VW Group in the Humber. Uncertain relations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 31

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 31

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

If you haven’t already, survey them! Group them by their needs and then develop your customer service policy around that, and what you can reasonably afford. In fact, I’ll be showing guests at our events exactly how to do it. The simple way to keep customers happy is to give them what they want isn’t it?

Supply Chain Design Software 48

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 48

Shipchain

JANUARY 23, 2019

Almost two years ago with knowledge of the problems of the freight industry and some rough ideas of how to solve them, we’ve been able to plot, survey, and develop the systems we’ve now launched. We recently wrapped on a launch event in Tokyo, Japan with the majority of our team. Upcoming Events. What a whirlwind it has been.

Supply Chain Planning Software 25

Supply Chain Planning Software Tracking and Tracing Production Logistics Network Optimization Software 25

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The best of the best also differentiate their recruitment strategy – for example, according to generations or potential groups such as newcomers or foreign workers. If it exists, managers can recognize more quickly which part of the chain is affected by an external event.

Supply Chain Planning Software 57

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 57

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

According to a survey by NCSolutions (NCS), 80 percent of Americans still plan on celebrating Thanksgiving this year. According to the survey, even though the online grocery market has surged over the last 7 months, 80 percent of respondents still plan to shop in-store. This year, these events have pivoted.

Logistics 78

Logistics Scenario Planning Events After-sales 78

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2023

In early May, I participated in one of the supply chain industry’s premier events, which attracted more than 3,500 logistics professionals. I attend this conference every year, but this time, strolling the exhibition floor and surveying the 110+ technology providers’ latest wares, I was struck by a dichotomy.

Sourcing Strategies 110

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 110