AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. A recent Thomas survey found that 64% of manufacturing companies are likely to “bring production and sourcing back to North America” in view of COVID-19.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

We expand upon the supply chain technology trends we spoke about in the first part of this blog series, but let’s take a look at 5 more supply chain tech trends that will shape 2018. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Use of AI Will Increase.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

So, let’s take a look at how our predictions for the first four manufacturing technology trends (Predictive analytics, 3D Printing, and VR) to watch for in 2016 stacked up. 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 31, 2014

Although at Cerasis we provide services for transportation management for shippers in North America through technology and services , the aim of our blog is to provide a well rounded perspective of valuable content beyond best practices and trends of our niche focus on the supply chain, logistics, and transportation areas.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2016

At minimum , a product of acceptable quality meets a set of previously agreed-upon specifications. However, quality can also be understood more broadly as the ability to quickly meet, if not anticipate, constantly changing market demand. Meeting the Specs of Quality. The risk of product failure is real.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2015

We are referencing, enterprise mobility, as defined by TechTarget's Search Mobile Computing: Enterprise mobility is the trend toward a shift in work habits, with more employees working out of the office and using mobile devices and cloud services to perform business tasks.

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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. There’s also a growing trend of customers prioritizing fast delivery options. Another survey by Deloitte found that 63% of consumers are willing to pay extra for same-day delivery.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2016

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. In a sense, we are looking back at our previous selves to see how we can improve our future. Advanced Analytics Became Slightly More Complicated.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

The lean manufacturing revolution of the 1970s, the outsourcing trend of the 1990s and the automation of the 2000s set the stage for the digital transformation we are seeing today. The 52 percent who aren't ready will soon be playing catch-up to companies on the cutting edge of these trends. Industry 4.0

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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. The IIoT will enable retailers to better manage inventory levels and adjust orders to meet the demands of customers from real-time data from POS transactions.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2018

In a recent survey of supply chain executives that are either using, not using, or considering using 3PL services, only 87% of survey participants currently use or engage in activities or services with 3PLs, reports 3PL Camelot Software. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018. Download White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

In the first supply chain trends post, we surmised the previous year’s trends would continue. Per GT Nexus , 75 percent of executives surveyed recognized the digital supply chain as an important factor for the next five years. However, this prediction proved to only touch on how important the digital supply chain would become.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

This all makes sense given the rapid change in consumer power in the economy as well as the task by Supply Chain Directors to remain efficient, meet customer demand, all while driving value up and costs down. The survey, conducted in late 2013, asked supply chain management (SCM) professionals about their priorities for the coming year.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2015

However, 70 percent of respondents within the survey saw Reverse Logistics as a burdensome cost for the business. Unfortunately, businesses have gotten into the slump of ignoring this trend for much of the past few decades. Going green” through recycling and protecting natural resources stand at the top of much of the public’s values.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Brexit customs delays of 30 minutes could bankrupt one in 10 UK firms, survey suggests (Independent). Back in June, I wrote about how companies are transforming their physical supply chain networks to adequately meet the more demanding challenges of this new market where speed of delivery and inventory reduction are paramount.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

So, knowing that, Cerasis wants to write about best practices, trends, opinions, and more that matter to manufacturers. White Paper] A Primer on the Maker Movement & A Comment on the Democratization of Manufacturing: A few weeks ago I wrote a piece around a growing trend, the Democratization of Manufacturing and the Role of Its Citizens.

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