Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Accelerating Modernization to Manage Returns The survey showed 74% of European warehouse decision-makers (73% globally) have or will be accelerating timelines of modernization projects. Meanwhile, eight in ten warehouse associates agree using more technology and automation helps them meet or exceed productivity goals.

Supply Chain Planning Software 56

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

There are many causes, for example, container ships from Asia are now too large to traverse the Panama Canal (20 years ago they were not), so they offload on the West Coast of the United States and are compelled to truck all goods to the East Coast. Hence our surprise at the findings of the global survey above. .

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Our job at Cerasis is to optimize transportation management for these manufacturing shippers so that in turn, they can focus on their own core, the process of manufacturing. In order to optimize manufacturing operations, or really just about anything, you need to have at your fingertips the best and most accurate manufacturing metrics around.

Manufacturing Procurement 99

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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. This example illustrates why supply chain visibility isn’t enough.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. For example, are you still a minority owned company?

Manufacturing Procurement 131

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

Several surveys have reported how SCM in recent years has moved from being a cost center to one responsible for offering superior customer experience and delivering competitive advantage. Primarily this meant increasing inventories as opposed to other strategies like nearshoring. How Supply Chain Management is changing.

Manufacturing Procurement 116

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Bringg

OCTOBER 18, 2018

DHL Supply Chain conducted a global survey of more than 200 transportation decision makers across the globe and within all the major industry sectors, asking about their current and future transportation operations and strategies.

Cost Reduction 54

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

It is through the establishment of supply chain visibility that supply chain insights, outside the four walls, will be garnered and leveraged as actionable data that supports supply chain optimization. Consider the ways rich data collection can help shape your supply chain towards lower cost and optimal performance.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Stord

JANUARY 30, 2019

This new strategy is the company’s latest step in a series of initiatives to optimize its network and improve service. FedEx pursued both strategies in 2018. Online grocery ordering is just one example; new initiatives in any category will drive continued attention to warehousing and distribution. The survey results 7.

Warehousing 78

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Our recent survey showed that only 17% of organizations make it a priority to invest in innovation. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance. AIMMS in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 26, 2022

A fully-integrated ERP solution enables manufacturers to tackle the immense challenges they face by optimizing their business operations, meeting and satisfying customer demands, and increasing factory output without having to add additional headcount to meet these goals. As a result, digital strategies have not aligned to execution.

Modeling Software 105

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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. As just one example, Nike’s online sales grew by 75% in 2020 — but its profit margins fell from 45.5% due to the higher costs associated with online selling.

Optimal Sourcing 112

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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. We’re seeing a lot of optimism from U.S. NAFTA has become a $1.2

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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. Let’s explore some example s. . As a result , the resilienc e of supply chain plan ning is being called into question. – Tweet this.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

A recent survey of global supply chain leaders suggests to me that the industry risks losing momentum. Interestingly, even while many of McKinsey’s survey respondents said they had “visibility in place”, nearly half also said they had zero visibility into their upstream supply chain and couldn’t see past first-tier suppliers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 114

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations. The payoff is well worth it.

eCommerce 138

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WorkWave

MARCH 31, 2023

Types You can use many different types of referrals as part of your reputation management strategy. Tips and Strategies Customers are more likely to participate in referrals if they are satisfied with your product. Reviews Reviews represent another major reputation management strategy.

Material Savings 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

If you are implementing a warehouse management system, for example, you scan something, you put it away, you store items, you replenish, you build pallets. This is the penultimate example of leadership commitment. The implementation team also surveyed planners’ level of confidence throughout the training. It is incredibly rare.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Much of this newfound optimism is attributable to a record jobs report in January – and yet we’ve seen a spate of layoffs in tech and other industries. For example, imagine your company moves 10,000 containers a year with an average contents value of $75,000. Reduced working capital. Faster order-to-cash.

Waste Reduction 118

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. Supply Chain Strategy. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers.

Supply Chain Design Software 122

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. Supply Chain Strategy. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers.

Supply Chain Design Software 118

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WorkWave

JUNE 10, 2020

Here are some advantages of adopting an online marketing strategy that includes social media and content marketing. In a survey conducted by Statista, 63.7% A social media strategy is only as good as the content you put into it. Everyone Is on Social Media—Even More Than They Were Before. The same is true the other way around.

Cost Reduction 72

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. I was drawn to Hunter and Amory Lovins, who advocated a strategy pairing energy efficiency with renewables, long before its current popularity. But what about the role of planning?

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EazyStock

JUNE 21, 2022

Many more traditional supply chain strategies originated in a steadier business environment. For example, management might have been cautious about adopting cloud-based supply chain solutions due to security concerns over data breaches and loss of irreplaceable data. The future of cloud computing in supply chain management.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

We explore how predictive analytics and big data with human sentiments can add value and amplify their supply chain strategies. The importance of machine learning and intelligence combined with human touch for optimized decision making. Predictive analytics allows for simulation testing and provides an opportunity to optimize plans.

Procurement Analytics 62

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

However, their ability to collect from customers and manage inventory actually both deteriorated, masked by a significant increase in the time companies take to pay suppliers, according to the latest Working Capital Survey results from The Hackett Group. Overall, the survey found the companies had a Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) of 33.8

Optimal Sourcing 92

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Fifty-two percent of respondents are working on individual digital projects but lack an overarching strategy that links all these efforts. In a 2018 survey by GEODIS, only 6% of supply chain professionals worldwide believed their companies had achieved supply chain visibility ? A Positive Example.

Supply Chain Software 161

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Ship Monk

JULY 27, 2022

Keep reading to learn what demand forecasting is, why you need it, and how to implement it into your eCommerce strategy! Demand forecasting helps you: Optimize inventory Align with your operational strategy Analyze demographic and product trends Surprise and delight customers Protect yourself against financial risks Prepare for peak season.

eCommerce 52

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

In fact, using a TMS solution decreases freight costs for more than 60 percent of companies surveyed, reports ARC Insights. For example, do you need less-than-truckload (LTL), small package, full truckload (FT) or freight consolidation? Always Look For Optimization Benefits. Ask About How Optimization Is Achieved.

Negotiating Skills 79

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Locus

MARCH 28, 2022

For example, clothing stores enable customers to browse and try out the merchandise in person, get helpful suggestions from the human sales staff, and receive a seamless checkout experience with automated cashiers. Myntra’s Roadster Go (India) store is a fine example of this category. How COVID-19 has changed the face of retail.

Cost Reduction 52

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Many are relying on advanced analytics to optimize their supply chain for sustainability. The Institute of Forest Management from the Technical University of Munich developed an AIMMS model that helps forest enterprises consider risks and strategies for carbon mitigation. AIMMS is used by several organizations for this purpose.

Supply Chain Planning Software 133

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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. Let’s explore some example s. . As a result , the resilienc e of supply chain plan ning is being called into question. – Tweet this.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 7, 2019

But is it a good strategy to wait for things to go wrong to ask the CFO to step in? But is it a good strategy to wait for things to go wrong to ask the CFO to step in? Ernst & Young surveyed 423 CFOs and heads of supply chain around the globe to understand their view of a CFO’s contribution to the supply chain.

Negotiating Skills 48

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The company had access to huge amounts of trade data, for example. The other risk management software supplier’s methodology was based on surveys. They need to look at the entire product and they have all the elements in that product optimized.”. But I was skeptical.

Supply Chain Software 123

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Skills Shortages. skilled production workers. researchers. machinists. scientists.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Inventory tracking is among the top areas most impacted by omnichannel supply chain strategies, and consumer spending habits are forcing inventory tracking technology to evolve, making sure consumers can get the products they want, through the media and channels they want, and at the prices they want.

Inventory Reduction 50

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Many are relying on advanced analytics to optimize their supply chain for sustainability. The Institute of Forest Management from the Technical University of Munich developed an AIMMS model that helps forest enterprises consider risks and strategies for carbon mitigation. AIMMS is used by several organizations for this purpose.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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