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Unlocking Logistics Profits with Matt McKinney

The Logistics of Logistics

Having studied engineering at USC and Stanford, Matt is no stranger to complex data problems. It was named a Gartner Cool Vendor in 2021 and was also featured in the IDC MarketScape for Supply Chain Finance and Trade Finance Platforms. Enhanced collaboration: Loop promotes collaboration between businesses and their suppliers.

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Why Sustainable Home Delivery Results in Greater Sales and Profitability

Logistics Viewpoints

That’s exactly what the recent study “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity” concluded. Conducted by Descartes and SAPIO Research, the study surveyed over 8,000 consumers in North America and Europe for their perspectives on retailers’ sustainability practices around delivery operations.

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The State of Home Delivery: Plenty of Room for Improvement

Logistics Viewpoints

In the study on home delivery consumer sentiment, consumers stated that, during the pandemic, the portion of all purchases made online that required home delivery went from 35% to 46%. Here are three charts that paint the whole picture. Consumers are planning to buy more, but only a fraction cite improved home delivery performance.

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What’s Driving the Increase in Transportation Management Technology Spend?

Talking Logistics

DC Velocity and Descartes have conducted a transportation benchmark study for the last two years to help transportation professionals understand what is driving the market, and how the strategy and tactics of top performers differ from the rest of the pack. Figure 1: Transportation IT Spend Change Next 2 Years (Source: Descartes).

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The Best Supply Chain Conferences of 2019

GlobalTranz

Also, some conferences may offer discounted rates for groups, and others, like ProMat, do not charge a registration fee. JDA Focus (Cost Varies by Group Size, Membership Etc.) It is up to your organization to decide which conferences to attend and how you will leverage the information presented.

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The Secrets of Top Performers: Fleet Management as a Competitive Weapon

Talking Logistics

Driver shortage is a major concern for companies striving to improve the performance of their fleet, according to a 2018 global benchmark study , conducted by Descartes, that surveys fleet managers from a wide array of industries and logistics providers. Key Trends Driving Change. The Financial Link.

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Another Way to Transform the Customer Experience

Talking Logistics

The post Another Way to Transform the Customer Experience appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.