Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

A survey series by the Logistics Hall of Fame in cooperation with the logistics insurance broker Schunk Group looks at the current risks facing the logistics industry and how companies are preparing against them. The survey shows the current mood in the logistics industry and is not representative of the industry as a whole.

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Freightos

MARCH 4, 2020

This trend moved forward in exciting ways in 2019. We also surveyed eight digital freight forwarders and the five largest ocean carriers for FCL quotes to get a sense of the growing competition that forwarders are facing and how these compare in their digitization efforts. . Customer Experience Matters for B2B. More than You Think.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Two seemingly conflicting trends are coming together that, if addressed correctly, could provide retailers with a competitive advantage and make them more profitable. So, how are these two trends mutually beneficial? First, consumers are increasingly concerned about the environment and are more willing than ever to act to protect it.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The same appears to be true for the group of people who have made Thanksgiving Day shopping their family tradition. This year, 45% or nearly half, of people in the survey told us they remain undecided which retailer they’ll shop over the weekend.”. That can also make a difference with undecided shoppers. Printer-friendly version.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

The latest data from Manpower Group reveals that the net hiring intent for businesses in the UK’s Transport and Logistics sector is +21% (for this current business quarter – Q2 2024). Notably, 35% of all those businesses surveyed and planning to hire in this quarter say they will be recruiting ten or more employees.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

It converged with a trend of both airlines and ocean liners investing far more heavily in their fleets over the past fewyears. It may be off a lower-than-normal base price but for importers and exporters suffering from lower sales, it’s almost certainly troubling news. The regression in pricing wasn’t just due to lower demand.

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Mazars Ledger

MAY 16, 2019

PODCAST | Water Group May 16, 2019 Jerome Devillers Chase Drossos Pape Ka Description The 2019 U.S. PODCAST | Water Group. It includes insights into the production of the Outlook highlighting key contributions from industry experts as well as trending topics developed through our industry survey—the backbone of the Outlook.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

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. A generation accustomed to adopting the latest technology on social media, they want platforms with built-in communication for group collaboration and instant results of queries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2021

Just last month I noted that warehouse labor productivity was hindered extensively by COVID-19 and that 80 percent of ARC’s warehouse survey respondents anticipate an increase of order throughput volumes in 2021. However, the wage increase for the transportation and material moving occupational group was up 4.2

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. Smart Technology. Opportunities for New Markets. Managing Risk.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

ARC Advisory Group, where I work, publishes an analysis of the 25 manufacturers with the most mature digital transformations. This survey-based research gathers quantitative data as well as information on practices or performance drivers. Final Thought The APQC survey gives an interesting look at digital transformation in logistics.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

A majority of consumers in new survey said they’re concerned about their online and in-store shopping history, such as transaction history and online searches, being used to provide better, more personalized service. and Centiro explored consumer trends in key markets in its 2018 Global Consumer Survey, released on Sept.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Two seemingly conflicting trends are coming together that, if addressed correctly, could provide retailers with a competitive advantage and make them more profitable. So, how can these two trends be mutually beneficial? These trends are an opportunity to create a win-win-win situation.

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 13, 2022

Experts are of the view that this trend of shortages is bound to continue. However, there are opportunities for businesses that prepare for the trends and take advantage of them. Recent surveys have shown that nearly 50% of shoppers intend to do their holiday shopping online. The trends are here to stay.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

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. Prior to BlueGrace, Syverson led several carrier sales and operations groups at top logistics organizations. There are immediate employment opportunities for the new location.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 9, 2022

In the third annual State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief , released today and available at no cost, transportation fleets continued to report a resounding trend — their use of clean fuels and advanced vehicle technologies is rapidly progressing. Report authors surveyed nearly 250 U.S.-based By 2025, U.S.

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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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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. A complimentary copy of the survey, which provides several useful insights into hiring and employment trends, is available at www.cscmp.org. By "Move Ahead" Staff.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

For this reason, the Alpega Group , the leading logistics software company offering modular solutions to cover all transportation needs, backed by 35 years of experience in the market, conducted a macro-survey where more than 1.200 logistics and transport companies across Europe participated through its freight exchanges, Teleroute and Wtransnet.

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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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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

JULY 7, 2022

Lyall Cresswell, CEO at Transport Exchange Group and new platform Integra, says: “From operational costs to ongoing driver shortages, we hear about industry issues every day from our members. For 60% of the UK public, total bills are higher than income, according to researchers at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research.

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FLS Transport

MARCH 3, 2021

Traveling… beaches… and dining out with groups of friends. It’s partly due to the great North American trade relationships between US-CAN-MEX… and partly due to recent near-shoring trends in MEX due to trade wars with China. A new survey from IBM says that’s about to change. Get the full details here. Take a look here.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A Freightos survey of 300+ companies sheds light on how importers have been navigating supply chain disruptions. Since then, we’ve sent out two similar surveys – one in June and one at the end of November – to track the effect of increased supply chain disruptions on companies ranging from small businesses to enterprise importers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Calls are increasing for a return to just-in-case (JIC) policies, with some citing this trend as a risk. A year later their survey revealed that companies were more likely to have increased inventory than originally planned and less likely to have made other planned changes to suppliers and networks.

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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. View the Full Article on FreightWaves.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2023

The global survey of 3,000 company executives found that companies in North America and Europe are most likely to outsource more than half of their services within their region. The next challenge that will alter these trends is an economic slowdown looming over regional markets. Businesses are finding ways to respond and grow.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 1, 2023

In taking the opportunity to make strategic investments in digital supply chain tools during a market downcycle, when capacity is loose, freight costs are low and customer demand looks shaky, Walmart was bucking the trend among large shippers. More accurately, Walmart was once again ahead of the curve.

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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

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. Technology Boost.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In a recent NielsenIQ survey, 91 percent of consumers indicated they are planning on celebrating US Thanksgiving this year with a majority (83 percent) either staying at home (59 percent) or local (24 percent) (within 50 miles of their home). So, what does the 2022 Thanksgiving holiday look like? billion in chemicals cargo a week.

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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. .

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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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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. They are also the best way of staying on top of industry trends.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Tim Fiore, chair of the ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee , explained in the report that supply chain labor constraints related to lead-time expansions and transportation issues are still limiting full production potential. . Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. Production fell 4% to 59.9 About the Author.

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