Locus

OCTOBER 21, 2022

According to McKinsey’s latest consumer pulse survey, Spending in March 2020 was down by 18% as compared to two years later. To provide consumer experiences for your online shoppers after they make their purchases, click here. The pandemic had people locked up in their homes for a long time and spending had been frugal. Schedule Demo.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 30, 2023

According to an ongoing study of 3,036 Shopify stores, the average conversion rate (visits that resulted in purchases) in 2022 was 1.3%. You can also track conversion rates for other actions you want customers to take, such as email signups or social followers, but an ecommerce conversion rate commonly tracks those that result in a purchase.)

eCommerce 52

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2023

(NYSE: IOT), a pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, today announced new research, revealing that over half (55%) of physical operations leaders surveyed in the UK and Ireland could have a hybrid or electric fleet by 2025, rising from 42% currently.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As reported by DC Velocity , “the 2020 Fleet Advantage Industry Benchmark Survey noted, “11% of transportation fleets estimate they have saved more than $1 million in crash avoidance by upgrading to newer trucks with advanced safety features.” Financial insight feeds into equipment purchasing decisions. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Rising online purchases over the past few years have increased the need for LTL. 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. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. To combat the shortage, manufacturers are looking for ways to recruit and retain skilled talent, by raising wages and reskilling current talent to meet company needs.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Rising online purchases over the past few years have increased the need for LTL. With eCommerce order volumes and consumer demands high and continuing to rise, shippers have turned to LTL in lieu of truckload freight to meet these needs. More than 67% of those surveyed experienced LTL cost increases of 5-14%. Whitepaper.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 6, 2022

Method #1: Client Satisfaction Surveys. Build satisfaction surveys into your website and/or trigger emails to capture first, second, and third impressions from your customers. Make sure your survey questions get to the “why.” Make sure your survey questions get to the “why.” Method #2: Web and Email Analytics.

eCommerce 59

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. To meet customers’ growing expectations for personalized offerings, the typical company’s product lines have grown exponentially.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

Even though many ecommerce merchants use data-backed buying personas, that provide insight into the purchasing decisions of their customers, many are only truly starting to get to grips with the next part associated with buying personas – and that is appreciating that consumers have delivery personas too.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

Unless manufacturers change, they will find that their ability to forecast demand, and determine what to do to meet it, will be challenging. Several surveys have reported how SCM in recent years has moved from being a cost center to one responsible for offering superior customer experience and delivering competitive advantage.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

To ensure that more truck drivers are back home in the evening, for example, the forwarding association Elvis wants to set up a meeting network for full truck loads. Depending on the industry, companies need to take individual approaches to procurement in order to get more resilient.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 22, 2022

When demand forecasting steps into the game, it allows retailers to meet their customers’ needs. You can invest saved costs into more wanted products or launch a new line. According to statistics, about 80% of customers prioritize personalized service when purchasing. Why use demand forecasting in logistics?

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 11, 2020

The first-ever State of Sustainable Fleets Report is now available at no cost for download at www.StateofSustainableFleets.com. We are very pleased to serve as a sponsor of the inaugural State of Sustainable Fleets Report," stated Drew Cullen, senior vice president of fuels and facility services for Penske Transportation Solutions. "We

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Retailers are expecting a record number of holiday shoppers on Thanksgiving weekend placing parcel delivery companies in the spotlight to meet consumers' holiday expectations. We meet with our providers and vendors in the first quarter of the year to evaluate the previous year. This year, the increase has occurred much sooner.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2023

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, 91% of consumers reported to taking the supply chain into consideration when making a purchase, an increase from just 45% before 2020, according to an Oracle survey. Instawork’s 2022 survey, found that 73% of warehouse operators couldn’t find enough labour. Robot-as-a-Service.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2018

According to Randy Strang of Supply Chain 24/7, a survey of the most important parts of a shopping experience found customers’ expectations are more than meets the eye. Up to 62 percent want to purchase online and have the option of returning it in-store, and 47 percent want promotions and coupons available through their smartphone.

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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). Kristi Montgomery, VP of innovation, Kenco.

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ShipLilly

MARCH 20, 2023

Elsewhere, the Bank of Canada business survey for the 4th quarter of 2022 indicated that there were still price adjustments pending and that many of these relate to previous supply disruptions. Shipping delays are being reported. This was discouraging news despite some improvement. semiconductors) ran in excess of two years.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Predictive analytics , which identify the intrinsic inefficiencies in simple processes that did not warrant in-depth review in response to the Great Recession. For example, the Cerasis Rater enables rapid reporting, tracking of KPIs, and review of asset-allocation quickly and easily. They get lost or misplaced. They get damaged.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

But the rapid shift from retail to online purchasing for staples and the surge for protective equipment, as well as unanticipated products like bread makers and home-schooling items, left many retailers flatfooted. For example, hand sanitizer sales spiked 313% during one week in February 2020, according to reports from Nielsen.

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Camelot 3PL Software

JANUARY 14, 2021

According to a report by the Geneva-based International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), global warming is not a direct cause of droughts or hurricanes, but it increases the frequency and exacerbates the risks of such events. Preparation Is Nearly Everything. Focus On Disaster Relief Instead Of Stock Loss.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

Today we’re going to talk about what you can do, before and after the purchase, to mitigate the damage returns can have on your brand. Sunken costs: This includes the labor and packaging to fulfill the original order, plus shipping, insurance, duties, and any other fees. the cost of goods sold). Let’s take apparel, for example.

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TransAudit

MARCH 15, 2023

Recently, the American Trucking Association reported that there were about 3.5 That’s a large number, but it’s still not quite enough to meet demand. Estimates predict that new hires will come on this year to help relieve some of the shortage. They report seeing increased costs without an increase in revenue.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. At a high level, what GEON does is purchase plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has published the findings of its Consumer Online Delivery Research, which set out to assess consumers’ online purchasing experiences across Europe. What is the strategy for managing spiralling delivery costs and optimising driver time?

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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. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Supply Chain Strategy.

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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. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Supply Chain Strategy.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Retailers are expecting a record number of holiday shoppers on Thanksgiving weekend placing parcel delivery companies in the spotlight to meet consumers' holiday expectations. We meet with our providers and vendors in the first quarter of the year to evaluate the previous year. This year, the increase has occurred much sooner.

Trucking 26

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Retailers are expecting a record number of holiday shoppers on Thanksgiving weekend placing parcel delivery companies in the spotlight to meet consumers' holiday expectations. We meet with our providers and vendors in the first quarter of the year to evaluate the previous year. This year, the increase has occurred much sooner.

Trucking 26

Trucking Procurement Analytics Survey Meeting 26

Penske Move Ahead

MAY 28, 2020

Consumers are continuing to turn online for purchases, and speed is a critical factor in helping retailers capture e-commerce market share. Department of Commerce reported. That was a higher growth rate than 2018 when online sales reported by the Commerce Department rose 13.6% Consumers spent $601.75 billion online with U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2022

Consumers are feeling the effects of supply chain issues first-hand, with over half (57%) of global consumers (58% UK) saying they have recently experienced one or more items not being available, have had to purchase alternatives when preferred products were not available, or have had to go to different retailers to find items in stock.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

This includes sourcing materials, working with vendors, managing warehouses and transportation, and coordinating with retailers to ensure they can meet the changing demands of consumers while remaining profitable. The company’s survey of Fortune 100 companies showed that 77% have implemented hybrid work schedules. and Target Corp.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Conducted in partnership with third-party market research firm Martec, the survey analysed where global shippers stand today on sustainability to garner a better understanding of how supply chain leaders are approaching it and where they see the greatest opportunities for growth.

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Airfreight Logistics

JULY 21, 2019

UPS have released the results of its 2019 UPS Industrial Buying Dynamics Asia Pacific Study , which finds B2B buyers in the region doing much of their purchasing online, and at the same time relying heavily on offline relationships and seeking out solid after-sales service.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

Companies based on assets have had years of experience in purchasing trucks and managing warehouse inventories. What Data Analytics and Business Process Strategy Services Are Offered? Shippers report capacity as their top concern for selecting a 3PL service provider, specifically 65 percent of surveyed shippers.

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