Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

Decades-old case studies seemed stale, so students wanted to know how real supply chains have dealt with the pandemic and what their response bodes for future. Students want to know that your company understands the trends and challenges that were already reshaping supply chains and has a vision for how to address them.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Enterprises that did not adapt to new trends faced the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. Welcome to 2022: Top 10 Supply chain logistics trends to watch out for 2022. The year 2021 has proved it once again that Tom McCarthy was right.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. The company modeled scenarios and performed simulations in AIMMS Network Design Navigator with all their products grouped together.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2018

Key Trends Driving Change. 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. The Financial Link. Technology Boost.

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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 Business Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

This is evidenced by the “Branchencheck Flurförderzeuge” (“Industrial Trucks Sector Check”), an extensive market survey conducted by Vogel Communications Group. Particularly well represented in the survey were logistics services providers and the mechanical engineering and automotive sectors.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

In fact, two-thirds of the companies we surveyed characterized their omni-channel fulfillment performance (relative to peers in their industry) as average or below, with 30 percent characterizing it as below average. But neither group is close to 100 percent confident, as the chart below illustrates.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The survey, which was released during CSCMP EDGE in Atlanta on September 21, collected responses from hundreds of supply chain professionals 30 and under. The number of respondents entering the industry due to first-hand exposure, 38%, also increased over previous studies. By "Move Ahead" Staff.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 12, 2020

A study by market research group NPD reveals how that particular market grew in value in January by 20 percent compared to a year earlier. Tapping into the trend, US fast-food concerns McDonald’s, Starbucks, contactless delivery services in China. Fortunately, this trend has yet to reach Australia. and Meituan Dianping.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A recent study from Congress found that while 46% of the national workforce is made up of women, females hold only 24% of transportation and warehousing jobs. Create an Employee Resource Group. These groups are not always based on gender — there are employee organizations on race, disabilities, military service and sexual orientation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2023

The latest Trade in Transition study, commissioned by DP World and led by Economist Impact, captured the perspectives of company leaders as they navigate the latest disruptions to global trade – from the conflict in Ukraine to inflation and extended covid-lockdown policies in some markets. Businesses are finding ways to respond and grow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

A recent report says that more than 77% of companies said, in a survey, that they are investing in deeper and more collaborative supplier relationships to improve resilience and agility. It directly affects the bottom line, making it crucial to manage effectively.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. The company modeled scenarios and performed simulations in AIMMS Network Design Navigator with all their products grouped together.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The trend is to not simply respond to problems, but to analyse data and simulate scenarios proactively to enable customers to have maximum availability. The example of the TGW Logistics Group shows why these services are worthwhile. Example: TGW Logistics Group.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Ralf Duester, board member of the Bochum-based SCM software specialist Setlog, shows which trends will be important in 2024. At a glance: The top ten SCM trends in 2024 1. Open-source software is increasingly convincing In detail: The ten most important SCM trends in 2024 1. Skilled labour shortage forces action 2.

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WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2020

Market research aims to understand why consumers buy a product by blending economic trends and consumer behavior. Primary Research can be conducted via: Interviews; Surveys; Questionnaires; Focus/user groups; Test markets. Utilizing surveys, focus groups, and reading reviews, are all great ways to gain consumer feedback.

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UL EHS- Sustainability

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

We learn better and faster in groups. It is impossible to overstate the intrinsic value of surveying an array of perspectives as the group of learners struggle to achieve a common objective. Once the group is established, consider the following: •What knowledge is needed for the training path?

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

To gain a sharper picture of what ecommerce-related technologies logistics professionals should be watching, we reached out to industry experts to develop a short-list of trends and solutions that need to be top of mind for today’s logistics professional. This shortage trend alone should accelerate interest in driverless trucks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 17, 2024

According to the characteristics of China’s WMS market, “Ecological”, “SaaS” and “Customization” are the three major trends in the future. According to several surveys, less than 1/3 of the companies active in the WMS market focus on WMS as their main product. Dora Zhu is a Senior Research Analyst at ARC Advisory Group.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. To know the most difficult challenges as perceived by supply chain professionals, we turn to the SCM World’s 2017 Future of Supply Chain survey. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Many, if not all, companies are facing increasing pressure from governments, consumers, non-profit / activist groups, and stakeholders to provide more information about their supply chain. The study showed that consumers place a higher value in a company that can prove the ethical treatment of their workers.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

As reported by Rob Smith , National Retail Reporter, CoStar Group , Amazon, the online innovator that changed retailing, now has plans for a futuristic airborne fulfillment center where it would use drones to deliver goods. Future of Fulfillment Vision Study New! Multistory Vertical Fulfillment Centers. Download Now! Download Now!

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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.

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Women in Trucking

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

To achieve this vision, most offices included a group of employees called “ground control” that focus on bringing AirBnb’s culture to life. The average cost-per-hire for companies is $4,129 per new employee according to the Society of Human Resource Management’s recent Human Capital Trend Report. Employee happiness is 23.3%

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 28, 2022

A survey of long-haul truck drivers by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in 2014 found that 69 percent of truck drivers were obese, with 17 percent being morbidly so. In a survey by Trucker Tools, 76 percent of truck drivers said they wanted to be more active. Today, we’ll be focusing on exercise.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

And whilst it’s exciting to work on the latest trends and technologies, if the Supply Chain fundamentals are not sound, it can all be for nothing. Ask around your colleagues to see where they are gaining the most value and look for programs that are very practical and case study based. If you haven’t already, survey them!

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The process usually includes analyzing historical data for seasonal trends and product performance, as well as gathering current data on competitors, marketplace trends, future marketing plans and promotions. Creating graphs and pie charts out of your numerical data can make it easier to spot trends and gain insights.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 5, 2018

To gain a sharper picture of what e-commerce-related technologies logistics professionals should be watching, we reached out to consultants and analysts to develop a short-list of trends and solutions that need to be top of mind for today’s savvy logistics professional. Predictive analytics.

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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.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

According to a study by The Insight Partners , the global 4PL market was valued in terms of revenue at $56,472.1 The study cautions that lockdowns and quarantines associated with the Coronavirus are expected to affect the revenues of the global 4PL market players in the short term. The 4PL Market is Growing Exponentially.

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The Logistics Academy

JUNE 29, 2017

billion in 2016, according to a BI Global Intelligence survey. ” One finding the study revealed is that even the most widely used route planning solutions make imprecise assumptions when they estimate travel times in cities. Relevant Training: SCM Future Trend – Big Data & IoT Application. By 2021, 22.5

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

If nothing else, given the size and scope of the transportation industry, there would at least be a trend towards one process over the other. According to the survey taken by Supply Chain Insights, it was the companies who could manage their talent better than their peer groups that gained the cost advantage.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Recently Cerasis asked in the Manufacturing Leadership Community group on LinkedIn, run by Manufacturing Executive. 9 Tactics to Build a Best in Class Manufacturing Safety Program to Impact your Bottom Line: “Over 60% of the CFOs in one survey reported that each $1 invested in injury prevention and manufacturing safety, returns $2 or more.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

“Although a number of surveys show consumers say they want sustainable products, only a small percentage of them are actually willing to pay more to buy sustainable products,” Sheffi notes. Managing Director, AD Supply Chain Group Pty Ltd. Andrew Downard.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

“The dire predictions that robots are going to take our jobs are overstated,” said Susan Lund, co-author of the study for McKinsey, adding “There will be enough jobs for everyone in most sectors.” Managing Director, AD Supply Chain Group Pty Ltd. ” I wish I was that optimistic.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

Companies that recognize and capitalize on this trend will succeed, with smart technology investments and astute strategic choices separating winners from losers.". A 2014 study by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte projected that employment in manufacturing and warehousing would fall a 2 to 3.5

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

According to a recent survey on challenges in the maritime shipping industry which was jointly conducted by technology firm Navis LLC and Business Performance Innovation Network, 82% of the 200 shippers, intermediaries, carriers, operators, and handlers which were surveyed agreed that supply chain visibility needs to improve.

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