Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

For example, one of our customers at Lucas, Apex Tool Group , experienced a 63% reduction in picking errors, but moreover, shared that employees “loved the system,” and said, “you rarely implement a new system and have users tell you ‘it’s made my life so much easier.‘ Leverage this expertise and learn from employees.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

million shoppers hit the stores and the internet to capitalize on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. The top gifts were clothes and accessories, which about half of those surveyed purchased, and toys, which nearly a third of people surveyed bought.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

John Beckett, Chair of ICHCA, commented: “This unique grouping of industry leaders has the potential to coordinate data, research and best practices across the broad spectrum of the international movement of cargo.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

Ben is Vice President of Managed Services at Coyote Logistics , a leading global third-party logistics provider. About Ben Steffes Ben Steffes is Vice President of Managed Services at Coyote Logistics, a leading global third-party logistics provider. Ben Steffes and Joe Lynch discuss 3PL outsourcing trends.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 15, 2024

Descartes Systems Group has released findings from its study What Are Companies Doing to Survive the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge? To help drive productivity gains for labor workers, the top technology choices in the study were delivery route optimization (54%) and driver mobile productivity (45%) solutions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2023

DANX Carousel Group’s thought leadership white paper, ‘Logistics 5.0: The report, which surveyed supply chain leaders, acknowledges the leap forward brought about by digital transformation from Logistics 4.0, but forewarns how Logistics 5.0 but forewarns how Logistics 5.0 The dawn of Logistics 5.0

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Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2018

This contribution is in addition to an $85 million Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem fund implemented last month. The creation of the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy is a progressive step forward. Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. Women entrepreneurs could receive up to $100,000 toward growing their businesses.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

A significant majority – 70% – reported a return to normalcy in logistics operations, with 40% experiencing conditions that were even better than those they experienced pre-pandemic. The decrease in logistics costs led 35% of importers to lower their product prices, possibly contributing to the easing of inflation rates.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 16, 2021) – Third-party supply chain experts BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace) today announced the opening of its 12 th national office in St. Jackie Syverson, General Manager of Carrier Sales, will play an integral part in opening the new location and leading the Carrier Sales groups in the office.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 11, 2021

Why is it that some companies get so much more business value from their transportation management strategies, tactics, and technology than everyone else? For five years, we have conducted the Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey to help answer this essential question.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Home delivery strategy, tactics and performance is one of the most hotly-debated areas of logistics. We decided to survey over 5,000 consumers across Europe to gauge their sentiments around home delivery. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. These two charts paint a picture of how consumers are thinking and acting.

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

And more promising news: 76 percent of female 18- to 26-year-olds have a favorable impression of professional driving, according to a recent nationwide study by the Adcom Group, a marketing and communications firm. Ultimately, driver pay needs to be at least $75,000 to reduce turnover, according to 80 percent of recruiters surveyed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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. aims to block from obtaining American high technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

Amid this perfect storm of disruption, 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.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2015

The results have been tabulated for the 68th annual Survey of Distribution Operations. By identifying the most pressing concerns in the industry, the survey provides statistics and conclusions which the distributors can use to help maintain their business evolution in our technology based world. Demographics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

By fostering collaboration across all stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers, companies can enhance visibility, streamline processes, and proactively address disruptions. Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

The global supply chain is routinely beset by challenges, both large and small, but the past couple of years have delivered a string of significant logistics disruptions that have threatened to upend the tightly choreographed dance of global freight transportation. More and more large U.S.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

The November 1977 issue of Harvard Business Review carried an article titled “ Logistics – Essential to Strategy ”. Today, logistics has become the game changer for both business and the nation’s economy. Why is logistics gaining so much importance? Logistics is the new differentiator.

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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. The post 60% of Warehouse Leaders Plan to Deploy RFID by 2028 appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 31, 2023

Transportation executives have always been tasked with developing annual strategies and execution plans. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. And since the transportation market is cyclical, with swings in demand and capacity, every year presents new challenges. 2023 is no exception.

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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. Trane ’s Tom France, Vice President, Global Distribution, Logistics and Transportation, recently stressed the need for E2E insight: “Extend visibility as much as you can throughout your supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

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. What are your sustainable delivery strategies? Sustainable home delivery options result in lower costs to the retailer.

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Ship Monk

MAY 8, 2023

ShipMonk has incredible, hard working people across the globe contributing to our goal of being the industry’s leading ecommerce fulfillment company through innovative, efficient logistics solutions. In return, we work hard to ensure our company is a collaborative, positive place for them to thrive on a daily basis.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 12, 2018

While Supply Chain Manager doesn’t typically make the top ten list of answers to “what do you want to be when you grow up” there is something to be said for positions in the logistics industry. The survey revealed that in 2017, the average salary for supply chain professionals was $85,210. Especially the salary. A Need For Talent .

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 27, 2019

Correos is the main nucleus of the group’s activities through the provision of universal postal service to all citizens and is at the same time the reference company in the Spanish market, one of the most liberalized in the European Union. Correos has been chosen as the most attractive logistics company in Spain to work.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 30, 2019

About two weeks ago, I thought it would be a good idea to send out a research “blast” survey to LM readers about the Federal Government shutdown, which was in its third week at that time. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task. About the Author.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 11, 2022

In 2022, there could be even more disruption due to labour disputes and logistics issues, costing British businesses millions. According to research published by Asset Alliance Group , port delays have already caused 1 in 5 companies to lose potential business. million tonnes. The HGV driver shortage is another major blocker.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

Crafting an integrated supply chain strategy that helps retailers deliver on their promise and keep prices competitive is at the heart of this challenge. Ninety-six percent of Americans have made at least one online purchase and 51% of those surveyed say they prefer to shop online. Increasingly, they are shopping online.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

planning offers an alternative to swinging the pendulum and as the strategy that provides the supply chain resilience leaders seek. As you evaluate strategies to mitigate risk and build resilience, beware of headlines blaming JIT inventory practices and recommending a move to JIC.

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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. The result is that companies must balance the expectations of these groups with the need to make a product that consumers want and are willing to pay for. This solution has not been overlooked by logistics companies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

The report found that 59% of companies surveyed accelerated the pace of innovation investment and deployment over the last two years. Moreover, 65% plan to increase their technology spending over the next two years; however, 87% indicated they still face internal inhibitors to supply chain and logistics innovation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2023

Let’s explore some of the impacts, good and bad, this new way of doing business has had and some specific considerations if you are looking at implementing a more specific strategy around it in your plans. This was driven by younger workers, with 81% of workers in the Gen Z group being at least somewhat likely to trade pay for tech.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore each of these topics and deliver strategies employers can implement to build these learnings into actions to attract, retain and engage on-floor warehouse workers. This is driven by younger workers, with 81% of workers in the Gen Z group being at least somewhat likely to trade pay for tech.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 5, 2023

A survey, commissioned by procurement consultancy Proxima, surveyed 1,000 UK CEOs about their approach to supply chain issues. Concern is highest in the construction sector (77%), leisure and hospitality (77%), retail (72%), and the food and beverage manufacturing sector (70%), the survey found.

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Bringg

APRIL 18, 2021

With consumers today showing a preference for retailers and brands that work to reduce their impact on the environment, green logistics is more than a talking point – it’s a growing imperative. . Companies, in turn, are adjusting their supply chains and logistics systems to meet these new expectations. What is Green Logistics?

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Stord

JULY 21, 2019

Not all are convinced of this extreme, but the increased focus on and higher expectations around delivery times has forced businesses and supply chains to evaluate their e-commerce and last mile strategies. B2B companies are rapidly approaching B2C companies when it comes to e-commerce, both in their offerings and in their distribution.

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