Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Transport and logistics is a highly regulated industry when it comes to health and safety, writes Wouter Satijn (pictured), Sales Director of Joloda Hydraroll. This means transport and logistics companies must constantly be on the lookout for new risks, and proactive ways to improve and implement better working practices.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

For example, they might browse products online, but visit a brick-and-mortar store to finalize their selection. Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape. It’s challenging for logistics providers to keep up, even in perfect supply chain conditions. due to the higher costs associated with online selling.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Due to the corona pandemic, logistics has to master its greatest challenges. Innovative technology from DENSO Wave Europe makes logistics processes leaner, faster and more efficient. Logistics is under massive pressure: On the one hand, the industry has good growth prospects due to the corona-related growth in e-commerce.

Supply Chain Planning Software 56

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

DIFFICULTY FINDING LABOR DIVERSIFYING WORKFORCE TECHNOLOGY IS TAKING OVER INCREASING CYBERSECURITY CARBON NEUTRALITY BUILDING RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS DIFFICULTY FINDING LABOR Manufacturers are still struggling to find labor, with a recent Deloitte survey estimating that the manufacturing sector will be short 2.1 Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 28, 2022

Artificial intelligence (AI for short) now offers a wide range of possible applications and opens up numerous new opportunities for logistics companies. Current Status of AI in logistics. Only a few companies are already using artificial intelligence in their logistics today. Greatest opportunities for AI in logistics.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

As highlighted in our previous Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders report, many companies are still not performing to their full potential when it comes to omni-channel fulfillment, and they continue to experience challenges related to inventory visibility and optimization. The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Note: The following is an excerpt from “ Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: Top 5 Inventory Insights ,” based on research conducted by Adelante SCM and LEGACY Supply Chain Services with input from nearly 100 supply chain professionals from retail, manufacturing, and logistics service providers companies in the United States and Canada.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 21, 2022

The study, conducted by Economist Impact, surveyed executive-level participants representing businesses in 26 major countries across the globe. The research was commissioned by DP World , global logistics company and a key participant in the World Logistics Passport. For example, 42.5% This compared to 19.9%

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

For example, how might preferences relating to the convenience, cost and speed of delivery affect different consumers? A 2023 study of over 8,000 consumers across 10 geographies, including the UK, central Europe and North America reviewed the state of ecommerce and home delivery performance. What about Millennials and Boomers?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 23, 2022

I am continuing to work on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2026, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. Too often visibility is pigeon-holed into outbound logistics.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Logistics providers have discovered that sustainability in the supply chain delivers a good ROI. This is where it gets tricky, according to Yossi Sheffi, director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. This solution has not been overlooked by logistics companies. Last-Mile Delivery. In the U.S.,

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Predictive Analysis in Logistics and Supply Chain: How to Apply | Image source: Pexels In logistics, predictive analysis is simply the process of identifying and forecasting patterns, trends, and behaviors in both human and machine learning approaches, data, and algorithms. How predictive analytics works in logistics?

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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.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 24, 2018

A new survey analyses the maturity levels of large UK and German companies in their efforts to digitise their supply chain ecosystems – with a focus on sustainability and transparency drivers. The survey among 150 supply chain decision makers* reveals a major difference between Germany and the UK.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recently, a Grand View Research study shows that the cold chain market was estimated at USD 233.2 One example is UPS Healthcare developing a system and opening facilities to move medicines safely. This is where a third-party logistics company (3PL), such as Trinity Logistics, can come in. billion in 2022.

Trends 66

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

One of the key findings of Descartes’ recent study of consumer sentiment of sustainable home delivery practices was that consumers have different delivery expectations when it comes to sustainability. Essentially, the study underscores that a lot of consumers have sustainable delivery personas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

This means supply chain and logistics professionals need to distinguish between more frequently purchased products and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

A fundamental part of the group’s output will be publications, an aim that is close to the heart of Deputy Chair of CINS, Dirk Van de Velde: “As an example of where immediate attention is required, container ship fires are high on the list,” he said.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that 70% of employees would not work at a leading company if it meant they had to tolerate a bad workplace culture. Survey your users to avoid unseen pitfalls and make sure you’re actually purchasing a solution that provides a good user experience. Technology’s role in helping employees thrive.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 21, 2023

According to a survey by the Global Supply Chain Institute, 59% of companies reported that supply chain disruptions resulted in increased administrative work. Statistics and Examples 1. Processing and Delivery Delays: Exporters and importers may experience delays in processing and delivery, impacting the supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

Those are the main questions I discussed with Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Services at Descartes Systems Group , during a recent episode of Talking Logistics. During our conversation, Chris shared some insights and advice from some TMS benchmarking studies he conducted recently. Transportation benchmark studies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

In a survey of 54 senior executives, only about one in four believed that the processes of their companies balanced cross-functional trade-offs effectively or facilitated decision making to help the P&L (profit and loss) of the full business.” An example of switchable constraint would be a factory that needs to close.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The example of the TGW Logistics Group shows why these services are worthwhile. Companies that make their customers delivery promises like this need high-performance logistics. Example: TGW Logistics Group. The post Remote Services: So far, yet so near appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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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. billion to $1.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. For example, imagine your company moves 10,000 containers a year with an average contents value of $75,000. 17% went bankrupt, went private, or were acquired. Reduced working capital.

Waste Reduction 118

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

Examples of third-party data would include weather forecasts, sustainability ratings, or D&Bs on a company’s financial viability. For example, a manufacturer might have a supplier in Hanoi they purchase key components from. The names of the suppliers, carriers, logistics service providers become search terms.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

In today’s volatile marketplace, businesses are grappling with logistics obstacles. Studies have shown that effective project planning leads to improved performance. Studies have shown that effective project planning leads to improved performance. For example, you may think you need five people, but find out that you need ten.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A recent study commissioned by Lucas Systems shows operators are optimistic about AI-based software, counting on quick and generous returns from their investment and expecting an average ROI of more than 60% within 5 years. The post Cracking the Code for AI in the DC appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A recent study from Congress found that while 46% of the national workforce is made up of women, females hold only 24% of transportation and warehousing jobs. work in truck transportation, 8% own logistics firms and 6.6% To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics. Of that 24%, 12.5% are truck drivers. BlueGrace’s No.

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Freightos

MARCH 4, 2020

For example: CH Robinson launched Freightquote – This platform takes aim at SMBs enabling simple online search and e-booking across multiple US trucking carriers. This year’s Freightos mystery shopper study looked to answer these questions. . The digitization of the freight industry is about improving speed and efficiency. .

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

A recent online survey conducted b y MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics aimed to understand how companies are reacting to the Coronavirus outbreak. The study include d firms in the retail, manufacturing and distribution verticals. Let’s explore some example s. .

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GoShip Blog

JULY 21, 2022

For example, the geographical location might be a vital basis for segmentation for a small local business. However, if your company has adequate logistics and transportation solutions, geographical location is hardly of importance. You can get this input through reviews, surveys, questionnaires, interviews, and forums.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

However, according to this McKinsey study, most industries report supply chain and logistics cost in the range of 1.8% When costs remain within the industry parameters, supply chain and logistics are usually given the leeway to make their financial decisions. How well can we respond to changes in the industry=?

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

However, a new study shows that the deterioration in receivables is masked by a significant slowing of payments to suppliers. Overall, the survey found the companies had a Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) of 33.8 The 1000 largest non-financial companies in the U.S. In 2017, companies significantly extended payments to suppliers, taking 3.4

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 11, 2022

In fact, a study by the Harvard Business Review found that only 15% people are self-aware, even if 95% claim to be so. In this conversation with Joe Lynch, she talks more about self-awareness and why it is critically important in leadership, whether in the logistics space or elsewhere. It is not as easy as it sounds. Ann Holm is one.

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