GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

However, technology has risen to dramatically alter the execution of supply chain functions. In a Logistics Viewpoint survey , 50 percent of businesses reported sharing inventory across all channels or engaging in omni-channel practices. What’s Causing the Shift Towards Greater Use of Technology in Supply Chain Functions?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Supply chain technology is a difficult, exhilarating topic to cover in detail. Supply chain managers will focus on several key supply chain technology implementations or considerations which will impact consumer spending habits, consumer-business interactions and performance measurement.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

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. So, to learn more about these challenges and how companies are addressing rate increases, capacity restraints, and other issues, we sponsored a survey. The Logistics Blog®.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

The LCI surveys a diverse portfolio of shippers across different verticals, including consumer packaged goods (CPG), industrial and manufacturing and direct-to-consumer business. Q3 reveals a positive trend in anticipated revenue, with only a 4% decrease reported across all shippers surveyed. Collaborative partnerships.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

Understanding how different factors affect the supply chain remains a top priority for research firms around the globe. From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends.

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AIMMS

JULY 13, 2020

Integrated Business Planning (IBP), as defined by its creators at Oliver Wight , is “the business planning process that extends the principles of S&OP throughout the end-to-end supply chain, product, service and customer portfolios, customer demand and strategic planning, to deliver one seamless management process.”

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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

To get an answer to this question, we connected with Rajiv Perumal , Vice President of the Product team at Locus, for an InFocus Masterclass webinar this week. Brands must have accurate delivery forecasts to meet these expectations and provide a seamless customer experience.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 28, 2015

Editor’s Note: Omni- and multi- channel is transforming transportation’s supply chain and logistics processes. These are but extensions of the idea to maximize omni- channel strategies by putting the customer at the heart of the supply chain. . And omni-channel isn’t just for retailers anymore.

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AIMMS

JUNE 25, 2019

You have tough decisions to make about your supply chain network design. About 38% of supply chain professionals say it takes weeks and 18% say it takes months to get the answers they need. What are the top 5 barriers to supply chain network design adoption? .

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Locus

OCTOBER 7, 2022

A consumer survey showed that 55% of consumers will switch their retail brands if they find their delivery times are too slow. Technology solutions for last-mile fulfillment have emerged as the quickest, most practical way to meet these steep consumer demands. Some surveys and studies suggest 52% of the IT projects do overtime budgets.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Business process improvement (26 percent), better customer service (23 percent), and supply chain visibility (17 percent) follow respectively. E-fulfillment is becoming a priority as many modern businesses do not exist in brick-and-mortar locations, and the stress of this expansion is being directed into the existing supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

For these companies, the use of a dedicated transportation management system, such as Cerasis™ Rater , can be deployed to lower transportation costs across the entire supply chain. In a Software Advice survey , respondents were asked to identify how the implementation costs of a WMS affected their decision. Implementation Costs.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Today we continue our “Top Blog Posts” series, after covering the top posts in manufacturing , supply chain , logistics , and transportation so far, by bringing you a subject all of us must focus on: Business. We hear about it every day on the news, across the web and survey after survey confirms that.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

A recent survey conducted by ETF has revealed that 3PL service providers are quite optimistic regarding their company’s business prospects in the next 12 months. Markets clearly change, and as a leader, we must have flexibility to even change our own strategies to meet the demands of customers.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

Instead, they can use today’s information to create near real-time demand forecasts, allowing for immediate adjustment of production and distribution to meet changing demands. In fact, 97 percent of manufacturers cite the IoT as the most important technology to impact the industry, explains a survey by Zebra Technologies, reports Macrofab.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2015

When it comes to enterprise mobility or just mobility in manufacturing, the following insights can be gleaned from PwC's 18th Annual Global CEO Survey: 81% of CEOs see mobile technologies as being strategically important for their enterprises. Enterprise Mobility In Manufacturing Improving Logistics and Supply Chain.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2016

This closeness leads to quality and according to the United States of Commerce's Access Costs of Everywhere , they show an interesting graph with the following points: Inputs from a foreign supply chain may lead to lower product quality, potentially costly product returns, and legal liability. Overseas supply chains reduce U.S.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Early adopters of enterprise resource planning and supply chain management tools, most companies are tethered by technology and lack a comprehensive view of their data and processes. Crowdsourcing networks not only provide new ideas – they also vote on them – eliminating beta test groups and surveys.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2016

manufacturers, supply chain, logistics, transportation, and freight management. The flow of products has also evolved to meet global demand, and e-commerce opportunities will only continue to drive the need for more products, in more places and at competitive pricing. As a result, a solution to U.S.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

However, more 3rd Party Logistics Companies are expanding into the realm of putting an emphasis on the supply chain and engagement in the intermediary processes. Shippers report capacity as their top concern for selecting a 3PL service provider, specifically 65 percent of surveyed shippers. What Is the Company’s History?

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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Locus

MARCH 20, 2023

The survey conducted by MetaPack highlights that more than 90% of customers consider delivery a crucial factor when making online purchases. Another survey by Deloitte found that 63% of consumers are willing to pay extra for same-day delivery. Watch this webinar to deliver exceptional customer experiences!

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Uber, Aurora to expand self-driving truck ops in Texas to meet holiday rush. Merchants including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lowe’s, and Walmart say the rising stocks signal a recovery from last year’s shortages driven by supply-chain disruptions and put them in a strong position to take advantage of consumer demand this holiday shopping period.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2016

In a 2012 survey by Forrester and Zebra Consulting, reports Cigniti Technologies , only 15 percent of manufacturers had implemented at least one Industrial Internet of Things solution. In other words, the supply chain will become more of a hive-mind, working together to ensure the customers and retailers are always satisfied.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2016

A recent survey, conducted by Handshake , found more than 79 percent of companies providing B2B sales already have customers clamoring for online ordering. Unfortunately, meeting this ever-changing demand means companies must have a way of generating and analyzing real-time data reflecting what customers want now. E-commerce grew 10.2

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2016

This is the fundamental concept behind most supply chain processes, so let’s take a closer look at what was expected versus what happened. At the onset of 2016, we identified key trends to watch for in manufacturing, and as the year draws to a close, it’s time for an evaluation of our predictions to discover the state of manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

We are continuing what will become a tradition of re-evaluating the progress of supply chains throughout the year in relation to our predictions, as explained by this blog post. Let’s look at how supply chains kept up with expectations and where they fell short, if at all. Supply Chains Went Digital.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

We pick up where we left off yesterday from posting the Top 10 Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014 by page views from the Cerasis blog by featuring the Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts in 2014. What did you find most intriguing in the Supply Chain arena in 2014? Top Supply Chain Blog Posts for 2014.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2018

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are poised to dramatically shape the supply chain landscape in 2018 and beyond. To understand this dramatic toward the use of 3PLs, supply chain managers need to understand some of the top 3PL trends to expect to come to fruition in 2018. Download White Paper.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Walmart, Sam’s Club Start Mandating Suppliers Use IBM Blockchain (Bloomberg). FreightRover Launches $500 Million Supply Chain Financing Facility. And it’s dark and raining outside.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

6 Ways to Lower Your Manufacturing Costs to Gain a Competitive Edge: Over the years, machines and technology have developed to solve rapidly changing and complex manufacturing issues, and to meet consumer demand for better, faster, and higher-quality products all with the goal of lowering manufacturing costs still an important factor.

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