Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

And according to a recent survey by Kenco, 94% of survey respondents feel that it’s important for their 3PL provider to have a competency in technology and innovation, and more than half expect their 3PL provider to be investing in innovative technologies (another 32% want to co-invest). – David Caines, chief operating officer, Kenco.

Supply Chain Design Software 144

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Not long ago, there was still heavy physical paperwork involved in some certain shipment types – you had to produce physical paperwork and present it to authorities to get your shipments released. The pandemic, and the greatest supply chain crisis it brought along with it, made these tools and solutions more useful. Conclusion.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 87

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

Presenters at the 2018 Accelerate! It’s remarkable, then, that a recent customer survey by DriverIQ, a provider of back- ground screening for the trucking industry, showed that 35 percent of companies have NO programs aimed at recruiting and retaining women drivers! Finding and keeping drivers has never been more critical.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

Inbound and outbound logistics share some common challenges, while also presenting unique complexities. of supply chain managers use Excel spreadsheets as a management tool. Balancing inventory levels to meet production demands while minimizing carrying costs and stockouts can be challenging.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

On the other hand, however, it has to meet increased customer demands and at the same time master the digitalisation. Another result of the study is that 80% of the transport and logistics companies surveyed are planning significant investments in technologies such as mobile devices, wearables or IoT devices and IoT solutions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough.

Supply Chain Software 36

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough.

Supply Chain Software 36

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Ecommerce’s impact has presented global forwarders with a tremendous opportunity, but also a challenge – to overcome smaller shippers’ traditionally higher cost to serve. Over the past three years, using mystery shopping surveys , Freightos has benchmarked getting an LCL quote from the top twenty global forwarders.

Purchasing Skills 48

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 24, 2021

While China recovered its economy fast, a shifted consumption pattern to e-commerce presented new challenges to the industry. According to a survey from McKinsey, 39% of industry leaders are enhancing industry 4.0 Visibility and transparency are crucial when it comes to forecasting demand and meeting customers’ expectations.

Manufacturing Procurement 62

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Locus

OCTOBER 27, 2023

To compound the concern, the study reveals that a sizable 48% of customer interactions with Indian firms don’t meet the mark. As the festive season rolls around, it presents a golden opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their clientele. That’s where sophisticated route planning tools come to the rescue.

Optimization Software 59

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 13, 2018

As part of a new integrated IT strategy, supported and jointly initiated by the parent company in Germany, Hoppecke is updating its dedicated engineering tool. Our most recent customer satisfaction survey revealed that we could do better in terms of engineering reports and technical support.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

It does present a training requirement, the need for new skills for industry 4.0 A meeting between two pioneers during a cocktail party in 1956 turned out to be a defining moment in the world of manufacturing. Technology meets human capability in the middle. We’ve moved slowly in this area.”. The post Industry 4.0:

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 3, 2018

For centuries, hand tools helped humans build dwellings, clothing, food containers and vehicles. The introduction of power tools then made it possible to complete this work much more quickly and with a lot less effort. Automated Cars Meet Human Drivers: Responsible human-robot coordination and the ethics of mixed traffic.”

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Presenters included Dr. John Langley, a professor at Pennsylvania State University and author of the 23 rd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing, and Balika Sonthalia, a vice president at A.T. Penske is once again a major conference sponsor. The Need for Agility.

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

At the heart of these challenges lies the need for advanced tools and technologies to drive innovation, enhance decision-making, and unlock hidden value within procurement processes. Generating Value in Sourcing and AI Procurement Generative AI presents a significant opportunity for organizations to optimize source-to-pay processes.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Bringg

JANUARY 24, 2019

Automating your delivery operations chain is critical if you want to meet the new status quo for customer experience while maintaining profitability. Using automated tools to plan warehouse logistics and optimize product location within the fulfillment center can cut time in half for the human pickers. Here’s why.

Automation 83

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 30, 2023

To meet market demands, Crown redesigned the entire platform ̶ based on feedback from 250 customer surveys worldwide. In the current configuration, however, this is only possible with tools. At present, the SP 1500 is equipped with a large dead-man’s button, which is also much more convenient than that of its predecessor.

Modeling Software 63

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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. We can only try to learn from incidents that happen and make life easier for both sides.

Negotiating Skills 31

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Well, as I learned at the recent Dangerous Goods Symposium organized by Labelmaster , dangerous goods compliance is a complex and dynamic process, and many companies lack the knowledge, training, and tools to do it right. (In Over one-third of the survey respondents said that their supervisors are unaware of exactly what they do.

Supply Chain Software 88

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

SYSPRO ’s 2020 survey, The Inflection Point for the Factory of the Future , showed that only about one-third (38%) of manufacturers’ business systems had enabled them to meet the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic made that impossible. Manufacturers need a single source of accurate information.

Manufacturing Procurement 110

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 5, 2018

The supply chain “control tower” concept has been around for at least a decade as a Web-based dashboard where operations managers and senior executives can see supply chain metrics, alerts, and drill down into operational details using reporting tools. Blockchain meets supply chain. Predictive analytics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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Blog on Log

NOVEMBER 27, 2006

C-TPAT survey gives members chance to sound off Are companies who participate in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism really achieving tangible efficiencies by partnering with the U.S. CBP turned to the University of Virginia to help design and conduct the survey. government to secure their international supply chains?

Survey 40

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

The supply chain “ control tower ” concept has been around for at least a decade as a Web-based dashboard where operations managers and senior executives can see supply chain metrics, alerts, and drill down into operational details using reporting tools. Blockchain Meets Supply Chain. Predictive Analytics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 17, 2023

Use tools like Google Ads Keyword Planner and Semrush to explore related keywords and questions people have when they’re searching for your product. Amazon combines the data from all the product pages for that item, and presents them as one product. Variations — List different colors, sizes or scents.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

Source : Logistics Management 2018 Distribution Center Survey. . On the other, throughput has to be faster, costs need to be lower, and service quality must be of the highest standards to meet rising customer expectations. New Networks, New Tools, New Strategies. Again, technology will play an important role here.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Then there’s the struggle of finding capacity, managing costs, meeting service requirements, creating a more resilient operation, and more. It presents many opportunities for a fresh approach. In an ARC survey , respondents indicated freight savings of 8 percent through the adoption of a TMS.

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The Logistics Academy

JULY 19, 2016

Across Europe, 3PLs are evolving their operations to help retail and manufacturing customers deal with supply chain challenges presented by the omni-channel environment. Moving beyond the warehouse, transportation management tools can also play a key part in driving business performance. Adding Technology to Taste.

3PL 40

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

Most sustainability books in my view do not present the full 360 view. “Although a number of surveys show consumers say they want sustainable products, only a small percentage of them are actually willing to pay more to buy sustainable products,” Sheffi notes. Julie Leonard.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Walmart has its first customer, as Home Depot will use Walmart drivers to deliver paint, tools, and other online purchases to customers’ doors. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists was for a shortfall of $70.8 Survey respondents also lowered their expectations for future transportation capacity.

Purchasing Skills 107

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