Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

That’s according to a survey of 150 fleet managers, commissioned by Samsara, which reveals key priorities include upgrading vehicles (98%), increasing the sustainability of the fleet (82%), and moving to electric or hybrid vehicles (82%). As this report shows, fleet managers are moving to embrace technology to modernise their fleets.

Supply Chain Software 53

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In a recent survey , 40% of respondents mentioned rising inventory costs as a top business risk. IO can model different potential outcomes using a number of variables, and help to pick the best stock holding and re-order policy for each product group or set of stock items. The need for inventory management and optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 111

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

A unique feature to date is the presentation of an integrated automation solution together with the KION Group’s sister company DEMATIC. “Surveys we conducted have shown that in the next three years more than half of our customers would like to automate processes that are still managed manually today. .

Modeling Software 68

Modeling Software Optimization Software Automation Logistics Network Optimization Software 68

247 Customs Broker

APRIL 6, 2018

More than 500 qualified respondents to our “34th Annual Salary Survey” report that their salaries moved up only incrementally last year. This year’s survey again draws the most feedback from successful logistics managers who have been climbing the executive ladder for some time. Respondents reflect. Uneven compensation.

Survey 28

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Prior to BlueGrace, Gordon led several operations groups at top supply chain companies. “Not only that, but Detroit also has amazing talent and presents a growth possibility for our organization.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 117

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Nearly all respondents (99%) taking part in the 2021 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Young Professionals Report, which was authored by Korn Ferry and presented by Penske Logistics , said the supply chain field is a good career choice. We are proud to support the next generation of logistics leaders.".

Supply Chains 55

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Create an Employee Resource Group. One of the most common trends among WIT’s Top 100 companies was the establishment of employee resource groups (ERGs), often employee-led voluntary committees that represent a specific group of individuals. BlueGrace’s No. Stimulate Equity.

Resource Reduction 62

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

Presenters at the 2018 Accelerate! 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. Finding and keeping drivers has never been more critical.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Strategy Survey Study 52

Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Conducted by Descartes and SAPIO Research, the study surveyed over 8,000 consumers in Europe and North America for their perspectives on retailers’ sustainability practices around delivery operations. Instead of thinking that sustainable home delivery is a challenge, retailers need to see it for the opportunity it presents.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 72

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

Technology presents an opportunity for a company to differentiate itself and upgrade its work environment. These traits all present great opportunities to automate. Survey your users to avoid unseen pitfalls and make sure you’re actually purchasing a solution that provides a good user experience.

Vendor Strategies 111

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In 2015, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) carried out an opinion survey looking at the driver shortage crisis. Seven years later, after numerous member requests, it sought to review this matter again by launching a new survey. However, those who are very worried have increased by 50%. Final thoughts.

Government 41

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 20, 2018

"As the space has evolved, there are more regulations to comply with, more channels to be present on and more partners to trade with than ever before. Before both sides of the retail equation can truly master omni-channel commerce, they have to ensure their digital investments address their current challenges.”.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

My preferred measure of demand for truck transportation is an index I’ve developed with my colleague Yem Bolumole at the University of Tennessee that uses data from the Census Bureau’s and Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ Commodity Flow Survey to calculate implied demand for truck transportation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Storage Direct is offering a free bespoke site survey service for customers with larger requirements. We are present on social media, where you can find all our latest deals, offers, information and competitions!”. The new site reflects the rebranded Storage Direct which forms part of the Whittan Group.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 62

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Forto

JULY 6, 2020

But shopping online proved difficult for many German customers — a good 70% of those surveyed reported unsatisfactory search results and shortcomings in product descriptions, among other things. This is because six out of ten consumers surveyed want to maintain their changed shopping behavior and order online more often.

Examples 52

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2017

One of the best ways to get the knowledge you need to excel is to turn for freight broker tips in online groups. Unlike official courses where you get the basics about the trade, online groups provide first-hand freight broker resources. The group hosts a weekly discussion on important topics. Freight Brokers (Facebook).

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Those were just some of the questions I discussed with Mike Finn, VP of Transportation at Kenco Group in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. What impact will the Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) mandate have on the market? How should shippers respond?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

He presented a vision of moving from the kind of antiquated sales and operations planning (S&OP) done at many companies, to an advanced form of integrated planning. Ideally, IBP adds a stronger financial perspective to the process that in theory optimally balances customer service with profitability and even cash flow.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Half said that they were quite/very interested in grouping orders for delivery on a specific day of the week (50%) or when the retailer had deliveries in the area (47%). For instance: Over half (54%) said that they would be willing to accept longer lead times for environmentally friendly deliveries.

Purchasing Skills 67

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

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. About 11% of carriers have vehicles that use a fuel other than diesel or biodiesel blends, according to a 2016 survey by ATRI. In the U.S., Lauderdale.

Sourcing Strategies 133

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Following Harris’ kickoff, motivational speaker Alex Sheen captured everyone’s attention with his presentation. The BlueGrace team left this presentation with a renewed vision to stick to your promises, whether it’s for a family member or a customer. The next presentation was by Andy Burke, V.P. Featured Presenter| Day 1.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

DENSO Wave Europe , part of the Toyota Group, knows the challenges in logistics and the competitive pressure, which is increased by globalisation but also the call for more digitalisation. In logistics, it is also important to transport goods safely and just-in-time over ever longer distances.

Supply Chain Planning Software 63

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

“Two years ago, as CEO of Diamond Logistics , I was invited to participate in an All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) alongside other representatives from logistics and transport to discuss the driver shortage, set to worsen as Brexit loomed. The RHA and I presented a petition to Ministers, asking them to address the problem urgently.

Buyer Training 67

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough.

Supply Chain Software 36

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough.

Supply Chain Software 36

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Cost Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 36

Automotive Logistics

APRIL 9, 2019

Groupe PSA has been forced to increase the production of cars bound for the UK at its Vigo plant, as more vehicles are imported ahead of a potential no-deal Brexit, according to reports from Spanish newspaper Faro de Vigo. Tariffs and customs requirements always contribute to reduced trade.”.

Production 28

Production Survey Logistics Network Optimization Software Handling 28

Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

It not only contributes to overall service and satisfaction but also presents opportunities to cut costs and increase efficiency. Roughly 80% of shippers responding to this year’s survey reported they are rebalancing production locations to move towards more regional or domestic production networks.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

To reiterate that reshoring is more than just hype and a very important topic for us to consider the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study found that 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. Nexant received about 200 survey responses from compounders, fabricators, equipment suppliers and toolers.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2016

Workers who are present but performing less than 100 percent due to illness or stress actually cost companies more on worker productivity than absent workers do, losing an average 12.4 Negativity in the workplace hurts worker productivity and costs money. days of productivity a year versus an average 3.5 Provide Employee Assistance.

Production 56

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2016

Each setting is an accurate image of manufacturing from different time periods in history, the past and the present. Additionally, 81 percent of students who participated in Manufacturing Day 2015 who were surveyed showed an increased interest in pursuing a manufacturing career.

Manufacturing Procurement 77

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Working Group presented their paper at the Hannover Messe, where more than 220,000 representatives of the world’s engineering and manufacturing industry gather every year to see the latest innovations in production and automation technologies. It isn’t just criminal groups that concern manufacturing organisations, however.

Supply Chain Design Software 28

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Automotive Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

In terms of the driver shortage, ECG’s president Wolfgang Göbel presented figures showing that over the next 10-15 years in Germany alone, 40% of truck drivers would be retiring, which given current trends meant a shortfall of 150,000 drivers. Drivers also need to be more secure in their daily practice.

Negotiating Skills 31

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 29, 2018

Most are weighted down by legacy systems that inhibit their ability to fully embrace the digital world, says Melissa Gonzalez, chief executive officer and founder of The Lion’Esque Group , a producer of retail “pop-up” environments. They’re scrutinizing store traffic patterns, surveying shoppers, even placing sensors at the door.

Purchasing Skills 40

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

This “perfect storm” presented enough of a challenge that Dewberry decided to turn away from more traditional methods of securing capacity and move toward something more technology-driven and intuitive. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. A partnership is born. About the Author.

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Personal shippers and businesses should be taking advantage of the opportunities presented by the existence of freight forwarders. For example, a recent survey of 100 randomly selected people showed that many are not conversant with shipping industry terminologies, let alone the services. So, what is freight forwarding?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

In fact, according to a survey conducted by Labelmaster and Hazardous Cargo Bulletin — The Global Dangerous Goods Confidence Outlook — more than one-quarter of the respondents are still doing dangerous goods compliance manually and they’re not even using general shipping or warehouse software or systems provided by carriers.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 5, 2018

Hyperloop—a proposed form of high-speed transport—may seem hyper-futuristic, but with high profile proponents for it such as Elon Musk, founder of Tesla Motors, and more lately Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group , it stands a chance of becoming a reality. Predictive analytics.

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