Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. But before they can fulfill their role as the team that delivers, supply chain organizations must figure out how to use data more effectively. It arrives from an array of sources, and it is presented in a variety of formats.

Supply Chain Software 166

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In our conversation, Ken spoke about some of the findings from a recent survey Logistyx conducted on cross-border holiday spending, as well as some larger trends around the state of parcel shipping. In those services, the retailer needs to understand what will be provided and how to present it to the consumer.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 116

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 29, 2017

Interestingly, in most of these cases, the challenge wasn’t convincing the organization that product management was needed — the problem was exactly how to go about setting up the new function. My blog post Four Critical Steps for Establishing a Product Management Function highlights how to get the ball rolling in a situation like this.

Production 40

Production Tools Survey Blog 40

Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

According to the Business of Sustainability Index , despite intense inflation since 2020, 66% of general US customers and 80% of young adult (ages 18-34) US customers surveyed in 2022 are willing to pay more for sustainable products/companies that embrace sustainable practices. Clearly explain cause and effect.

eCommerce 66

eCommerce Waste Reduction How To Material Savings 66

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2018

I often talk to logistics companies wondering what are the best strategies to get the attention of potential buyers of their services. So, some years back I decided to regularly survey logistics buyers on how to best get and keep their attention. No flashy presentations or sales pitch is required.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 69

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2022

Estimations vary over how much money retailers lose to returns each year. According to an April survey by shipping and mailing company Pitney Bowes, online returns cost retailers an average of 21% of order value. A tailored returns strategy can help retailers overcome current issues in the industry.

After-sales 57

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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.

Gartner 52

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WorkWave

JUNE 10, 2020

Here are some advantages of adopting an online marketing strategy that includes social media and content marketing. In a survey conducted by Statista, 63.7% A social media strategy is only as good as the content you put into it. How was your business started? Everyone Is on Social Media—Even More Than They Were Before.

Cost Reduction 72

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2019

According to the survey, companies’ top reasons for looking externally for employees are a need for a new employee skill set to accommodate changes in strategy, updates in technology and innovation, and lack of “bench talent” (or internal employees) to move up into larger roles.

Digital 48

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 29, 2020

It was first presented at CSCMP's 2019 EDGE conference in Anaheim, California. drones, automated vehicles, cloud-based capabilities); relationship necessities, namely supply chain alignment strategies; and competitive challenges. How analytics fit into the supply chain. The publication, available at no cost at www.3PLStudy.com

Supply Chain Planning Software 31

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

They should offer controlled and accurate data that is presented in a manner that speaks specifically to your organization's objectives and initiatives, producing KPIs specific to departments responsible for their consideration. Infographic: Connecting the Dots to Optimize Manufacturing and Business Performance.

Manufacturing Procurement 99

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The military initially was the leader in drone use, but corporations also are adopting them to survey construction zones, deliver packages and monitor inventory in warehouses, among other tasks. Transportation: Although autonomous cars present a multitude of benefits, this is one robot that might struggle to work harmoniously with humans.

Supply Chain Design Software 28

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

One way to tell if a CSR programme is simply a marketing strategy is to check the length of the project. Companies have to pursue profits of course, (how else will they stay in business?) A Reputation Institute survey found that 91.4% How to Tell the Real from the Gimmick. You get the idea. A commitment to CSR pays off.

Waste Reduction 112

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

It’s true that the major issues in the supply chain—which were confirmed through MH&L ’s workforce survey process and published in an earlier article —are nuanced. Here’s how that would be applied to three of the top supply chain problems. Omni-channel movement presents some complex problems, but the answers are always in the data.

Supply Chain Design Software 145

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3PL Links

JULY 7, 2023

In other words, decisions on what, how, and when to act and alter a procedure, an item, or a supplier become exponentially more precise. In this regard, a global survey highlights that data quality rather than data processing presents the biggest challenge for businesses.

Supply Chain Software 48

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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. Asked whether the refiners of the 0.5%

Negotiating Skills 31

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Neil Adcock, Managing Director at Bis Henderson Consulting , reveals how to unlock the value hidden in returns data. To determine the appropriate returns strategy retailers need to understand what is going on and tapping into returns data may unlock some important insights. Capturing that data is the first hurdle. Customer feedback.

Data 62

Data Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 62

Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

It’s true that the major issues in the supply chain—which were confirmed through MH&L ’s workforce survey process and published in an earlier article —are nuanced. Here’s how that would be applied to three of the top supply chain problems. Omni-channel movement presents some complex problems, but the answers are always in the data.

Supply Chain Design Software 60

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 60

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Warehouse management rests at the heart of an effective transportation management strategy, and an inefficient, error-laden system results in poor shipping procedures, poor customer satisfaction, and deviations from best practices. One reason may be that they haven’t made the paradigm shift as to how to implement lean.

Article 71

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 4, 2014

However, it goes deeper to unveil how to best go about understanding the data by further collaborating and putting trust into your internal and external business relationships. You are captivated by the metrics and the proof that the numbers support the ideas presented, and like most statistics, the numbers at face value don’t lie.

Data 99

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2016

The data from this global virtual item master takes another step in its evolutionary journey and is refined using an online, cloud-based platform with user tools that automatically present the normalized data obtained from all sources, both internal and external, in natural English. The biggest event in human history.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 56

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

3 Critical Components to Streamline Your Manufacturing Process: Streamlining your manufacturing process (and quality processes) will result in greater profits — the key is knowing how to improve without reducing the quality of your product. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

Manufacturing Procurement 91

Manufacturing Procurement Blog Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 91

Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Every year, in our annual MH&L Salary Survey , we ask readers to identify the biggest challenge they face in their jobs, and every year they tell us the same thing: finding, developing and retaining talent. MH&L’s Editorial Advisory Board tackles some of the toughest topics facing the supply chain today.

Supply Chain Design Software 89

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