Now, That's Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

As a seasoned professional with 30+ years of experience in this ever-evolving sector, I am excited to share my industry insights and provide commentary on the latest news and trends shaping the landscape. Anne Reinke, the President & CEO of TIA, is placing her bets on the Fraud Task Force. First up – Linehaul rates.

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Locus

MAY 15, 2023

According to a study, 55% of consumers prefer to buy directly from brands, and a further 40% of shoppers say they will purchase from a D2C brand in the next five years. Brands need to adopt the latest supply chain and last-mile logistics solutions to make the D2C model a successful business strategy.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 22, 2024

Time To Read: 3 minutes In the rapidly evolving landscape of customer communication, businesses are leveraging innovative strategies to enhance the customer experience. These trends not only allow businesses to operate more efficiently but also enable them to cater to the diverse preferences of modern consumers. Namely, response time.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

That being said, this innovative tool has been instrumental in identifying clear indicators of market fluctuations and how that intel has helped shippers prioritize business strategies. Here’s some key highlights from the Q3 2023 LCI: Anticipated revenue maintains a positive trend. Agile operations. Collaborative partnerships.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 18, 2021

The data provided by analytics can help you find trends that lead to more informed decisions and improved operations. According to various studies, there is value to enhancing the customer experience: Companies with a customer experience mindset drive revenue 4-8% higher than the rest of their industries. Prepare to Adapt.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Enterprises that did not adapt to new trends faced the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. Welcome to 2022: Top 10 Supply chain logistics trends to watch out for 2022. – Third-Party Logistics Study, 2022, NTT Data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. Well, I am saying it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications. PO Collaboration is essential in coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of customized components and managing production schedules to meet customer requirements.

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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. o9 Solutions’ supply chain experts and leaders are sharing their insights on the trends that could become prevalent in 2023 and beyond.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

And more promising news: 76 percent of female 18- to 26-year-olds have a favorable impression of professional driving, according to a recent nationwide study by the Adcom Group, a marketing and communications firm. She sees a trend toward formalized outreach programs. Companies are recognizing the value of women drivers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Zebra’s warehouse vision study states that typically 50% of ecommerce warehouse employees are picking orders and that 40-70% of their time is spent moving between picking locations. Several dynamics and trends are impacting the warehousing and supply chain landscape. This has shifted goods from retail shelves to warehouse racks.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Industries are facing the need to plan new strategies and invest more in technology to gain a stronger foothold. A B2B e-commerce strategy is therefore becoming increasingly necessary for manufacturing businesses that want to better sell their products or procure the necessary components for manufacturing them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Theme 2: Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies. In the same ecommerce study, over 72% of consumers experienced a delivery failure over a three-month period. Somewhat nailed it. That’s pretty abysmal. 2023 call: The driver shortage doesn’t get better.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 21, 2023

That single view informs better decision-making and enhanced customer experiences, while enabling brands to identify and respond to trends quickly, ultimately driving stronger revenue growth by up to 6X. Only 20% of the retailers studied provided personalised product recommendations and offers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

This is one of the conclusions from the recent study “Personal luxury: Supply Chain challenges & how to prepare for the future”, developed by Arvato Supply Chain Solutions in cooperation with the international strategy consultancy Roland Berger. Turning challenges into opportunities.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2022

We recently surveyed CFOs and finance executives in the manufacturing and distribution sectors to study how the pandemic has impacted their businesses. Among key insights , we learned that finance leaders are realigning their 2022 priorities to meet changing business needs. 4. Managing governance and risk.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 17, 2024

Additionally, data-driven insights derived from route optimization software empower companies to make informed decisions, driving continuous improvements in operational strategies. Enhanced Delivery Accuracy Studies indicate that precise route planning can increase on-time deliveries by over 90%.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Case Study. More than 70% of shipper survey respondents are currently both replenishing inventory and trying to meet demand. Increased online shopping, coupled with consumers’ expectations of lightning-fast shipping, has prompted shippers to frequently turn toward LTL to meet growing demands according to 94% of surveyed shippers.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2018

Key Trends Driving Change. Driver shortage is a major concern for companies striving to improve the performance of their fleet, according to a 2018 global benchmark study , conducted by Descartes, that surveys fleet managers from a wide array of industries and logistics providers. The Financial Link. Technology Boost.

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Locus

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Let’s find out the three key strategies for brands to enable last-mile excellence during this Diwali season! Visibility: Fueling Unparalleled Customer Experiences Recent findings from the Qualtrics 2023 Global Consumer Trends Report offer a jolting insight: Indian enterprises could potentially lose out on 17.3%

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 1, 2022

The pandemic showed us that we need to continually adapt our skill sets to meet evolving requirements in a world where the only constant is change. Organisations now have the opportunity to reassess their strategy to benefit almost every aspect of their operation. Africa must be concerned with upskilling.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In a SYSPRO-led research study, 29% of businesses stated that their systems lacked responsiveness during the pandemic and that they would be pursuing new business systems to address immediate needs and accelerate digital transformation. Digital transformation: a strategy. Digitization: from analogue information to digital data.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 2, 2023

To provide a comprehensive overview, the author draws from various academic studies, reports, and surveys to shed light on the latest trends and best practices in supply chain management.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Finding carriers that meet specific needs and help the company reach supply chain goals provides a competitive advantage within the marketplace. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Download the White Paper: Over-the-Road (OTR) Freight Management Trends. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight .

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Driven by the booming e-commerce market and an ever-shifting business environment, these moves are helping retailers react faster, increase customer touchpoints, and meet the needs of the on-demand buying evolution. Two Key Trends to Watch. Enhancing the Physical Shopping Experience.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

This kind of data-driven analysis enables supply chain managers to adopt many of the big data tools and strategies that have become commonplace in other areas. Meeting Tomorrow’s Expectations: The Digital Supply Chain of the Future. Download the White Paper The Digital Supply Chain: Meeting Rising Expectations in the Age of Amazon.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Regardless of their size, companies are reassessing their global supply chain strategies. and European companies to reevaluate their supply chain strategies. A study by PwC found that 66% of surveyed executives anticipate higher supply chain costs as a result of diversifying away from China. A shift is obvious.

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Locus

MAY 10, 2023

Meet Sarah , a hardworking professional who returns home after a long day at work to an empty fridge. Read the case study on how to increase visibility for on-demand pharma companies? Download the Case Study Why do logistics providers and consumers prefer on-demand deliveries? But fear not!

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

A look at the supply chain trends and technology that will come into play in 2018. While predicting the future is never an easy task, in order to be competitive all businesses need to be able to accurately anticipate what trends will affect them in the coming year. Turney Thompson, vice president, Kenco Transportation Management.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Naturally, the costs of meeting such expectations, especially on the delivery front are also increasing. A recent analysis by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) indicates that if existing trends persist, we could see a potential driver shortage reaching up to 175,000 by 2024.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 13, 2021

At FEFPEB’s spring meeting, held online at the end of April, Secretary General Fons Ceelaert ( pictured ) said following a successful pilot scheme with PEFC in the Netherlands, FEFPEB is now defining a strategy through its working group on sustainability and certification.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

To meet these demands and ensure superior delivery experiences, retailers and carriers must leverage last-mile delivery technology. Studies show that 88% of consumers have abandoned online shopping carts due to unsatisfactory delivery terms, and 85% of customers will not shop with a retailer again after a poor delivery experience.

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Conger

JULY 30, 2021

Top challenges and the steps for adopting an omnichannel distribution strategy. 4 Steps for Adapting to an Omnichannel Distribution Strategy. To reiterate, an omnichannel strategy will integrate each of these channels. That said, they are different in a key way: How central the customer is to the strategy.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Supply chains are ‘strangling strategy’, with the movement of commodities so significant an issue that logistics is securitising. [1] Well-rehearsed mechanisms would be established that would assess the ability of the national support base to mobilise to meet the need, and plans developed to enable this to occur.

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