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. According to the survey, less than one in ten (9%) U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Here are a few key and ancillary benefits that eco-friendly operations can have on a company: Reduced Environmental Impact: The overarching goal of sustainability is to reduce the impact that people, governments and companies have on the environment. Landscape Report. Improved investor branding and increased returns? Sounds like a win-win.

Supply Chain Planning Software 140

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 20, 2024

It is exciting to see the numerous new partnerships, investments, and innovations that industry and government are forging to put sustainable solutions into the hands of fleets today while laying the groundwork for tomorrow’s ever greater adoption of clean technologies.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2023

Pay or benefits structure – Seasonal workers may receive hourly wages or a fixed salary, which is often governed by local labor laws and regulations. One consistently cited factor in the survey, especially among younger workers, was the adaptability of training scenarios, and not a “one size fits all approach.”

Optimization Software 127

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Forto

JANUARY 10, 2020

Furthermore, the OECD Economic Surveys – Germany (April 2018) state that strong domestic demands and especially exports are “driving economic growth”. And with these factors as your tailwind we think that the following 8 strategies will take your business to the next level. Start Thinking of Challenges as Opportunities.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2022

of the companies we surveyed were using a public cloud provider, but many were still at a high risk of attack. Some businesses we surveyed had databases visible to the internet, and over 40 companies had a camera accessible from the internet! of businesses we surveyed. This is not the case – in fact, 46.3% Only 55.4%

Security 67

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

Multichannel to Omnichannel You’ve heard us talk about a multichannel sales strategy before, and we’re happy to say that most of our ecommerce clients are already doing this. In 2024, we expect to see more brands moving from a multichannel strategy to create an omnichannel experience for their customers.

eCommerce 88

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Your transportation consultant can help develop response strategies to ensure your supply chain continues to operate while the problem is addressed. How To Overcome Supply Chain Disruption.

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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

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

small and middle market enterprises (SMEs) are feeling very optimistic about the international market according to the 2018 American Express Grow Global Survey. The third annual survey of over 500 domestically-based companies selling outside of the U.S. trade policies (38%). Technology Helping to Scale Export.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2018

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. Technology Boost. Secret Weapon.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2023

The influence of delivery costs on consumer behaviour Recent surveys spotlight the pivotal role that delivery costs play in shaping shoppers’ purchasing decisions. A report by Asendia underscores this, revealing that 43% of the 8,000 global online shoppers surveyed rank delivery costs as a key consideration.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 11, 2021

Today I am excited to announce the release of our 2020 Sustainability Report , which highlights the work we are doing on the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics that are most critical to our business and to our stakeholders. We surveyed our customers and found that sustainability is their second highest concern after capacity.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Of those surveyed, 70% said the majority of supply is currently being obtained from China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. To address operational and logistic issues, both suppliers and OEMs have adopted strategies based on adding operational investment and working capital. This is expected to increase by a further 46% between 2023 and 2025.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Today, digital transformation is not just a recommended business model, it’s the lynchpin that governs the survival of a company in the highly competitive market. 5. Collaboration With Key Stakeholders An essential part of digital transformation is to align partners and key stakeholders within the value chain to the same strategy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2022

According to a survey by Reuters and FourKites, 84% of European supply chain leaders are either increasing or staying focused on their sustainability commitments. They will discuss topics ranging from alternative energy strategies to electric vehicle readiness, reverse logistics, recycled materials and more.

Supply Chain Software 60

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. It’s not enough to have a Plan B, just in case.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

The company’s survey of Fortune 100 companies showed that 77% have implemented hybrid work schedules. Previously, companies would survey their customers about their demand forecasts based on the previous years’ sales or look at historical demand patterns to develop their forecasts. workers in 2023.

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Morai Logistics

APRIL 4, 2019

Push out efficient fulfillment strategies. According to a global survey global survey global survey on enterprise risk, there are a variety of reasons shaping the way organizations feel about cloud computing. 54% reported Governance. • Optimize warehouse operations. Simplify business. 51% reported security. •

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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. Processing and Delivery Delays: Exporters and importers may experience delays in processing and delivery, impacting the supply chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Of 1,200 industry professionals surveyed for the 2021 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, 51.5% The survey is part of the 2021 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, the company’s 12th annual snapshot of industry sentiment and ranking of the world’s 50 leading emerging markets. 2021 Index and Survey Highlights .

Industry 53

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The American and Canadian militaries believe that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government said it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had blown off course. China’s government has so far not commented on the new sanctions or on the news of the flying object, nor responded to questions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 9, 2019

Hence, transport or cargo insurance should be an essential part of a shipper’s supply chain risk management strategy. Here are a few important pointers from the webinar: UPS Capital appointed Harris Poll to survey U.S For the study, Harris Poll surveyed more than 600 professionals. The survey provides some alarming results.

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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. Alex Zhong, Director Product Marketing at GEP.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 6, 2021

5 steps to define and implement a proper strategy for digital transformation. Today, digital transformation is not just a recommended business model, it’s the lynchpin that governs the survival of a company in the highly competitive market. 5 Steps To Defining A Successful Digital Transformation Strategy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 6, 2021

5 steps to define and implement a proper strategy for digital transformation. Today, digital transformation is not just a recommended business model, it’s the lynchpin that governs the survival of a company in the highly competitive market. 5 Steps To Defining A Successful Digital Transformation Strategy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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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. government is undertaking initiatives to motivate businesses and educators to create workforce development programs.

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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

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.

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Locus

MAY 12, 2023

The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo has once again, exceeded our expectations, leaving us inspired and engaged We had some thought-provoking conversations with stakeholders on the latest industry dynamics, pain points, customer expectations, and innovative supply chain strategies.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 15, 2020

According to a Thomas survey of 878 North American manufacturers, 64% reported they were likely to bring production and sourcing back to North America. When the government forced many retailers to shut down, people turned to ecommerce. 3PLs will help them design a fulfillment strategy. For decades, U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

These were just some of the key results from the Paragon Software Systems’ annual UK customer survey completed by more than 100 industry specialists. The findings suggest that the greatest pressure for change is financial, with 56% of respondents highlighting added costs such as rising fuel prices.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

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. Governments are also relying on AIMMS-based tools to assess the costs and benefits of renewable energy subsidies.

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Compactor Management Company

JANUARY 20, 2023

According to a survey, the average American consumes about 700 pounds of paper annually. Environmental Protection Agency survey, paper products make up more than 23.1% Related article Landfill Waste Compaction Strategies Reduces Water Consumption Did you know that you need 324 liters of water to manufacture just one kilogram of paper?

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Too few commanders have realised that logistics readiness underpins their strategies, or defines capabilities or the way their forces will fight. Some get it right, and base strategies on the capacity given to forces by their sustaining echelons, bases or auxiliary vessels.

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World Food Programme Logistics

APRIL 29, 2019

Last December’s SMART* survey shows levels of chronic malnutrition above the WHO emergency threshold in most prefectures. We are strengthening our own logistics, reinforcing our presence in remote hard-to-reach areas, and we have an access strategy that we are gradually operationalizing. so they need food assistance.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Freight Center

JANUARY 30, 2020

Based on survey data, the ATRI recommends to “[i]dentify strategic locations on the National Freight Network for new or expanded parking ….” This strategy includes re-opening closed parking facilities and building new parking facilities. What Can Be Done About Truck Parking? What Can Be Done About the Driver Shortage?

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