Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2022

According to a survey by Reuters and FourKites, 84% of European supply chain leaders are either increasing or staying focused on their sustainability commitments. They will discuss topics ranging from alternative energy strategies to electric vehicle readiness, reverse logistics, recycled materials and more.

Supply Chain Software 59

Supply Chain Software Material Savings Supply Chains Supply Chain Transformation 59

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

In mid-2020, the international supply chain consultancy examined which strategies and measures companies are taking to make supply chains sustainable – and to what extent sustainability and corporate goals can be combined. The surveyed companies have implemented an average of 16 sustainability initiatives in their companies.

Resource Reduction 38

Resource Reduction Supply Chains Cost Reduction Scenario Planning 38

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. Supply Chain Strategy. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers.

Supply Chain Design Software 123

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 123

Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2022

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. Estimations vary over how much money retailers lose to returns each year.

After-sales 55

After-sales Cost Reduction Price Reduction Reverse logistics 55

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

What is the strategy for managing spiralling delivery costs and optimising driver time? What is the strategy for meeting customers’ environmental expectations? The post Descartes’ research highlights impact of delivery experience appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

Cost Reduction 69

Cost Reduction Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills Purchasing 69

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.

Waste Reduction 28

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction 28

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

To determine the appropriate returns strategy retailers need to understand what is going on and tapping into returns data may unlock some important insights. Yet strangely, a recent survey by retail systems specialist Brightpearl found that 69% of retailers are not using tech solutions to automate and process returns. In summary.

Data 60

Data Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 60

GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2016

Transport drones could be deployed from a train to deliver packages as they approach certain destinations. Air and Small Package. This would dramatically change how the concept of small packages are delivered, moving small package delivery from trucks to air, while hastening the entire process.

Transportation 63

Transportation Material Savings Video Negotiating Skills 63

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 8, 2022

Indeed, a recent survey found that nearly half of beverage distributors consider the shrinking labour pool to be the biggest threat to the smooth running of their supply chains. The post Beverage industry raises a glass to warehouse automation appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Space constraints.

Supply Chain Software 60

Supply Chain Software Automation Material Savings Cost Reduction 60

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

In fact, using a TMS solution decreases freight costs for more than 60 percent of companies surveyed, reports ARC Insights. For example, do you need less-than-truckload (LTL), small package, full truckload (FT) or freight consolidation? More recent studies have found similar results. Always Look For Optimization Benefits.

Negotiating Skills 79

Negotiating Skills Optimization Software Cost Reduction Price Reduction 79

Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

Products come back in dribs and drabs, not in nearly packaged batches. A plan is necessary, possibly based on one of the following strategies. Reverse Logistics Strategy 1: Don’t do it! When marketing sees why products are being returned, it can improve product features like quality, packaging, and usability.

Reverse logistics 49

Reverse logistics Vendor Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 49

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

According to a recent survey , almost half (49%) of all UK businesses have found it more difficult to export to the EU since Brexit regulations came into effect. The post How retailers can beat Brexit difficulties appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

Cost Reduction 36

Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 36

247 Customs Broker

MARCH 14, 2018

For us it’s been challenging but manageable,” reports Ramsey Mansour, vice president of corporate strategy and marketing at Purolator Courier. Our margins are dropping, but we look more at strategies, at things like drop-off locations,” says Imtiaz Kermali, vice president of corporate strategy and marketing at eShipper.

Vendor Strategies 28

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Modeling Software 28

247 Customs Broker

JUNE 7, 2018

According to Logistics Management’s 2018 Salary Survey , for example, the average reader’s salary is $114,250 this year, up from $113,175 last year and $105,675 in 2016. Shift recruitment strategies to focus more on the benefits package. A process that takes too long, for instance, could drive candidates off to greener pastures.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 28

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Sourcing Strategies 28

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

A big part of what companies need to do when building a future strategy is to look out into the future and say, “These are the things that we think we want to do and be five years from now”. The post Supply chain trends to watch out for in 2023 appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. What does that look like?

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Trends 62

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

A recent study found that 80 percent of respondents, discovered in a survey by Packaging World magazine, own a tablet, asserts Apriso's Transformation Manufacturing Blog. Additionally, more than half of that group has the latest version of the iPad. So, this doesn't seem like much of an impact.

Cost Reduction 57

Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Reverse logistics Webinar 57

247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

This means a business will need to carefully develop a logistics strategy specifically for Canada. The key though is to develop a logistics strategy that will ensure delivery into Canada within a specific window of time. Canadian Warehouse Strategy. And the key to that is making sure your logistics provider is up to the task.

eCommerce 28

eCommerce Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 28

Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 14, 2019

Her newest report Resolving the Blockchain Paradox in Transport and Logistics points to the fact that 88% of the people who responded to her survey say that blockchain will disrupt the industry, yet nearly three-quarters (74%) say that they’re exploring opportunities only superficially or haven’t thought about blockchain at all.

Sourcing Strategies 28

Sourcing Strategies Collaboration Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 28