Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Trends Affecting the Chemical Industry Artificial intelligence Data analytics Specialty chemicals Sustainability Renewable and bio-based chemicals Safety and reducing risk Resilient supply chains Embracing Artificial Intelligence The chemical industry has a history of embracing new technologies. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

From 2010 to 2020, they also reduced emissions across their global operations 52% through energy efficiency and renewable electricity. net sales were represented by suppliers who reported to one or more sustainability surveys. 90% of their raw materials are purchased from sustainably managed forests. million barrels of oil, $37.5

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 9, 2018

From limited visibility beyond their tier-one suppliers to teams that don't have the capabilities to deliver on the strategy, procurement officers have their work cut out for them. Yet challenges remain: More than half (51%) of procurement leaders surveyed do not believe their teams have the capabilities to deliver their procurement strategy.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 22, 2022

Supply chain sustainability refers to companies’ efforts to consider the environmental and human impact of their products’ journey through the supply chain, from raw materials sourcing to production, storage, delivery and every transportation link in between. As such, we contribute to the savings of 279.7 SC Johnson.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Companies have many levers to pull to reduce their impact on the environment such as altering the materials used in products, using more sustainable packaging and even reducing business travel. Having a sustainable supply chain won’t just reduce costs and emissions. Reduced costs and improved profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

planning offers an alternative to swinging the pendulum and as the strategy that provides the supply chain resilience leaders seek. As you evaluate strategies to mitigate risk and build resilience, beware of headlines blaming JIT inventory practices and recommending a move to JIC. A change to one link (e.g. on-time delivery).

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. I was drawn to Hunter and Amory Lovins, who advocated a strategy pairing energy efficiency with renewables, long before its current popularity.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Seventy percent of supply chain leaders are planning to invest in the circular economy in the next 18 months, according to a recent survey by global research firm, Gartner. However, only 12% of those have linked their digital and circular economy strategies so far.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

With Russia exporting many critical commodities, Deloitte explained, there are insufficient raw materials for supply and manufacturing use. The survey also found that although many companies have arranged international shipments early this year, most continue to rely on the spot freight market to move goods.”.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

Longstanding weaknesses in the supply chain like port infrastructure, outdated supply chain strategies and impacts of natural disaster and wars have all further affected global supply chains. While the pandemic was undoubtedly the catalyst for recent supply chain disruptions it’s not the only cause. Digitalization to thrive into the future.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Your transportation consultant can help develop response strategies to ensure your supply chain continues to operate while the problem is addressed. While supply chains are recovering, a recent survey found that 57% of shippers experienced longer lead times from suppliers in China. The average cost of a data breach reached $3.86

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Zebra Technologies Corporation today released the findings of its 2023 Global Warehousing Study, which confirmed 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by 2028 which will help increase inventory visibility and reduce out-of-stocks.

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WorkWave

MARCH 31, 2023

Types You can use many different types of referrals as part of your reputation management strategy. Tips and Strategies Customers are more likely to participate in referrals if they are satisfied with your product. Reviews Reviews represent another major reputation management strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

Many factors need to align for an organization to be able to source materials, produce a product and put it in the hands of customers. The survey’s results suggest a series of misalignments where gaps in process, technology and information flow can be a drag on productivity and optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 162

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

Companies that have streamlined their supply chains experience a 15% reduction in supply chain costs, maintain inventory holdings below 50%, and achieve cash-to-cash cycles that are three times faster. [1] Knowledge pulls in specific rate structures and data points to determine how to save costs.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Regardless of their size, companies are reassessing their global supply chain strategies. By diversifying suppliers across different regions, companies can reduce the impact of localized disruptions. and European companies to reevaluate their supply chain strategies. What are the benefits of supply chain risk diversification?

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

He was recognized as the undergraduate faculty member who had the greatest impact on students based on the 2017 graduating senior survey. Supply chain activities involve the transformation of natural resources, raw materials, and components into a finished product that is delivered to the end customer. Manufacturing strategies.

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Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Superconductivity Prelude Late in July 2023, South Korean researchers made headlines with a potential discovery – now mostly debunked – of a material that enabled superconductivity at room temperature. Specifically, 53% anticipate a limited reduction, while 31% foresee substantial cuts. I dove in too.

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

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. Alex Zhong, Director Product Marketing at GEP.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Adler and Allan, which describes itself as the UK’s largest environmental and risk reduction specialists, has announced an exclusive partnership with a provider of steel doors and physical security solutions, Bradbury Group, to supply and install its market leading range of flood security doors to businesses in the UK.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Europe leads this trend having reduced offshore procurement by a quarter since 2021. This is followed by APAC and the US who have reduced offshore sourcing by 20% and 18% respectively. Of those surveyed, 70% said the majority of supply is currently being obtained from China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

In addition to satisfying conscientious consumer demand, eco-friendly efforts can benefit your ecommerce business by reducing waste within your company and improving operational efficiencies. Translation: these ecommerce businesses have operating standards that minimize or reduce negative impact on the planet.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

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 118

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

A new study released today by the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum ( GELF) highlights growth and distribution strategies brands and retailers should implement to optimize international e-commerce operations now and in the future. The results address several core decisions that are driving the evolution of organizations today: .

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. And moving materials and products was made difficult, especially at the start of the pandemic, due to closed borders, limited air freight, and driver shortages. Skilled Labor Shortage. According to U.S.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

BlueGrace Logistics sought to learn more about this dynamic and teamed up with FreightWaves to survey shippers about the state of the LTL market and their approach to LTL shipping in today’s environment. Shippers shared their thoughts about shipping and consumer demand in our survey. The following is a recap of what we learned.

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Stord

JULY 21, 2019

Not all are convinced of this extreme, but the increased focus on and higher expectations around delivery times has forced businesses and supply chains to evaluate their e-commerce and last mile strategies. B2B companies are rapidly approaching B2C companies when it comes to e-commerce, both in their offerings and in their distribution.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The survey of 318 UK supply chain managers found that nearly half (48%) do not believe their organisation is transparent enough with consumers, clients and regulators about sustainability, with 19% admitting they don’t even know how sustainable their products are themselves*. Findings were drawn from a survey of?318

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 18, 2018

reveals that the 900 supply chain executives surveyed were more likely to say that they see their function in two years as a cost efficiency driver (60%) or a support function (68%) than as a competitive differentiator (48%) or a growth enabler (53%) within their organizations, which can leave significant value on the table.

Supply Chain Design Software 124

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Fifty-two percent of respondents are working on individual digital projects but lack an overarching strategy that links all these efforts. We estimate that productivity gains and cost savings alone could deliver near-term impact of 200 to 600 basis points of margin expansion across advanced industries, worth $200 billion to $500 billion.”.

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

A recent survey found that 62% of companies affected by hurricanes last year admitted they were “not completely prepared” to deal with them. One conclusion of the survey was that executives admitted they were not totally prepared and are making improvements for the future. Louis Gritzo, vice president, manager of research at FM Global.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

small and middle market enterprises (SMEs) are feeling very optimistic about the international market according to the 2018 American Express Grow Global Survey. The third annual survey of over 500 domestically-based companies selling outside of the U.S. trade policies (38%).

Resource Reduction 126

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

A recent SYSPRO survey shows that only 45% of businesses have looked at systems to address supply chain disruptions and just 44% have investigated technologies that enable collaboration with external suppliers and customers. Securing the supply of raw materials to keep the business going should be the highest priority.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

Supply chain management (SCM) systems help businesses to manage the flow of goods and services right from the sourcing of raw materials, to delivering finished goods to the customer. SCM solutions provide oversight of materials and products, and their associated data, as they move through the supply chain from supplier to consumer.

Manufacturing Procurement 116

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

And a FourKites survey of 350+ supply chain leaders tells us that the past few years of supply chain disruptions — including COVID-19, market volatility, global political conflict, material shortages and extreme weather events — drove 73% of respondents to begin investing in supply chain visibility, with 46% planning to invest more in 2023.

Waste Reduction 118

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Reducing energy costs often reduces GHG emission. And finding alternative energy, which again reduces GHG emissions, is the next step. They have been both reducing their energy usage and investing in alternative fuels. This will help the company achieve its goal of reducing aircraft emissions intensity 30% by 2020.

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