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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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 8, 2023

New research shows that sudden stops and interruptions in the supply chain are the biggest concern for almost 90% of the companies surveyed within among others retail trade, consumer goods, and industrial production. When there are changes in packaging and assortments, problems arise in automated logistics.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The packaging and pallet sector is battling major ongoing pressure as the result of Covid, Brexit and other factors, according to the Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON). In general, several interlinked crises in related industries were deepening the issues, he added.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 8, 2022

The beverage industry is undergoing a prolonged period of significant change that is making warehouse automation a highly attractive option for companies of all sizes across the sector, says Paul Freeman, Head of Logistics Solutions, Toyota Material Handling. Improved safety. Cost saving.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Another key concern, the survey revealed, was that some retailers have made the returns process unnecessarily difficult to navigate. Almost a quarter of customers (23%) are dissuaded from making a purchase, fearing the challenges of logging a return online, packaging and posting it back to the retailer.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The vital role that temperature-controlled packaging plays in transporting pharmaceuticals around the world has been highlighted in a new white paper from Tower Cold Chain , with the aim of helping stakeholders find the right solution for their needs. CLICK HERE to download the white paper.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 12, 2023

Using these sensors, manufacturers, wholesalers, transportation and logistics operators in the food, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries now have cloud-based visibility into a range of environmental factors, including temperature monitoring and moisture detection.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 9, 2019

In addition, bespoke reports within the ePOD software including daily vehicle checks and on-site incidents are enabling the tracking of operational compliance and liabilities, while an electronic customer survey is helping measure ongoing levels of satisfaction.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Shopping Sustainably The survey conducted by YouGov found that 32% of Brits aren’t actively looking for sustainable products or brands when shopping online. The post Shoppers Ditch Sustainability for Bargains appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. To help achieve this, customers are willing to make some sacrifices.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

These were just some of the key results from the Paragon Software Systems’ annual UK customer survey completed by more than 100 industry specialists. Waste management has also become an important consideration amongst logistics operations with 43% increasing recycling and a quarter taking steps to reduce delivery packaging.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Schoeller Allibert, a European leader in the production of recyclable, reusable and returnable plastic packaging solutions, has launched the latest innovation in its industry-standard Maxinest® family of returnable packaging solutions in the UK, the Maxinest E-Tail.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2022

While much of the industry continues to face trucking capacity challenges, CPG’s driver-facing teams continue to build its network with a focus on comprehensive compensation plans that include four-figure sign-on bonuses, 24/7 support services, and state-of-the-art technology.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 30, 2023

Nearly half of the businesses surveyed are considering changes to returns handling processes to bring down the cost and environmental impact of returns. Meanwhile, many businesses are considering changes to their customer returns policies with a quarter of those surveyed exploring charges for returns not made in-store.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Indeed, in a significant 2021 German-government sponsored survey reviewing digital adoption across a range of sectors, the transport sector ranked last. For Stephan Sieber, who was appointed CEO by the founders in 2019, this traditional reluctance to share information offers the next great leap forward in solving challenges for the industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 5, 2022

However, based on a Forbes survey, 60% of respondents indicated automated warehouse investment was ‘Very Likely’ this year, while a further 19% said ‘Likely’. Automation is the buzz word for integrated warehousing solutions, materials handling, packaging and transportation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2023

The influence of delivery costs on consumer behaviour Recent surveys spotlight the pivotal role that delivery costs play in shaping shoppers’ purchasing decisions. A report by Asendia underscores this, revealing that 43% of the 8,000 global online shoppers surveyed rank delivery costs as a key consideration.

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Compactor Management Company

JANUARY 20, 2023

According to a survey, the average American consumes about 700 pounds of paper annually. Environmental Protection Agency survey, paper products make up more than 23.1% Here are a few ideas:- Shipping & Packaging Shredded paper is perfect for shipping and packaging. Why Recycle Shredded Paper? According to the U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2022

As the global supply chain crisis continues to disrupt the retail industry, consumers are being forced to change their shopping habits and buy local (within their own countries) for speed and availability, new global research from SOTI has found. CLICK HERE to read the full report.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 14, 2019

Container logistics specialist Container xChange carried out an interview with the Boston Consulting Group’s Camille Eglof: “This would be the biggest innovation in the industry since containerisation!” For industry participants, it will require a certain level of commitment to test a new platform though. says Bloomberg.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

These customers are happy with the fast delivery cycle and don’t care if the package is left on the doorstep sometime during the day. Not only do consumers want eco-friendly delivery options, 42% of those surveyed also want retailers to provide details around the potential environmental consequence of their delivery options.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 29, 2019

But the issues are the same: while a recent survey revealed that 81% of manufacturers are now ready to invest in new digital technologies to boost productivity, translating that readiness into a willingness to make the investment is likely to remain the major stumbling block, if the UK retail market is any indicator.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2022

Key players, like Boohoo and Zara, have started charging customers and it seems like the rest of the industry will before long be tempted to follow suit. According to an April survey by shipping and mailing company Pitney Bowes, online returns cost retailers an average of 21% of order value. How to stay commercially competitive.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Gary Ison says: “Over the last decade or so, electric-powered forklifts have become an increasingly popular choice for businesses across all industry sectors who find themselves under growing social and legislative pressure to operate in as environmentally sensitive way as they can.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Other factors – including a falling population of ‘prime age’ workers – suggest that the problem isn’t simply a ‘bump in the road’ but something with which the logistics industry will have to learn to contend in the long term. The post Driverless forklifts can solve recruitment issues appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

Adding weight to this claim is a survey published last summer by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). Established technologies already include Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), data capture, voice recognition, RFID, pick by light, and all kinds of automated solutions for storage, retrieval, transport and packaging.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2016

Transport drones are rapidly becoming a prevalent part of the modern logistics industry to delight and dismay, given the FAA’s recent release of operating rules for drones, reports Adario Strange of Mashable, of private citizens and government organizations. Air and Small Package. Transportation Modes Will Expand.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

While it’s imperative to focus on budgets and business initiatives that will take precedence over the next year, it’s just as important to keep an eye on the big-picture trends that are shaping the industry. This alone will have a tremendous impact on the industry. Supply chains will become the strategic drivers of business.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 12, 2018

Dropoff just released the findings of its annual consumer survey on delivery and retail trends, noting that there’s a huge “expectations gap” between what products consumers want delivered same-day and what products they actually receive same-day. but are still 13% more likely to have had packages go missing compared to other regions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Like many other industries, however, technological disruption combined with Brexit uncertainty is affecting access to skilled workers and this is a key issue for many employers. Without this focus on creating greener, more people-centric buildings, the industry’s transformation will be incomplete.”. Employing more than 1.5

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 7, 2018

“No longer equated to heavy, manual work, today’s manufacturing and distribution environments are highly automated and reliant on technology,” says Tisha Danehl, vice president of Ajilon, a national professional staffing agency serving the supply chain and logistics industries.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Do executive level decisions influence the small processes in a factory, or is the world simply ready for a new type of manufacturing industry? In this new kind of industry, mobility will be king, and you need to know a few things about it. The Rise of the Manufacturing Mobility Movement.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 14, 2018

We do it to increase density but also because that’s what people want,” he says, pointing to a survey that UPS conducted in Canada, which indicated that 42 per cent of respondents preferred dropping off packages to waiting for a UPS van to show up. Education is a big part in the growth of this industry,” he says.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Supply Chain Strategy.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

Products come back in dribs and drabs, not in nearly packaged batches. When marketing sees why products are being returned, it can improve product features like quality, packaging, and usability. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for reverse logistics even within the same industry sector. Tempting, but wrong.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 31, 2018

Desktop printers generate a higher percentage of overall revenues at the expense of high-performance and relatively more expensive industrial printers, according to VDC. for chemical manufacturers that use red warning labels on their products and/or packaging). Thermal printing and bar coding. AutoID ma rket analysis.

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