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.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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AIMMS

JUNE 25, 2019

We recently hosted a webinar on this topic, sharing insights to help you overcome the top 5 setbacks that affect organizations. . Poor data quality: 53% of respondents in a Supply Chain Insights survey cited this as a top challenge. . Only 13% get crucial answers within hours. The following obstacles bog companies down: .

Supply Chain Design Software 62

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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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AIMMS

JULY 13, 2020

We recently held a webinar with our partners at Oliver Wight to address these questions, covering the most common obstacles companies face when adopting IBP. A poll we held during our recent webinar showed that just over a quarter of organizations do not incorporate finance numbers into their planning process. Let’s explore them below.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Logistics stakeholders are continuing to digitalize operations—and supply chains—through new technologies that meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges. It can ensure the business’s survival, enabling channels and capabilities to meet the new customer expectation and endure future crises.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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WorkWave

MAY 22, 2020

While the ability to quickly adapt plans or to manage a crisis is second nature to an event or meeting planner (e.g. Here are some preparedness tips for already contracted in-person events: Collect data : Survey your audience. Ask them how likely they are to attend your event given the current situation.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Sixty-five percent of surveyed 3PL Logistics Companies identify capacity as their customers' biggest concern (see Figure 1), followed by technology investment (58 percent), recruiting and retaining labor (57 percent), and regulations (47 percent). Considering the challenges confronting shippers in today's market, it's still back to basics.

Negotiating Skills 55

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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.

Scenario Planning 71

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

51% of the respondents in a global Reuters survey felt that the most perplexing challenge is the unpredictable nature of consumer demand. Many such tools are tailored to meet the needs of specific enterprises. Check out our July Webinar! Breaking Bad Freight Habits With Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics Watch The Webinar.

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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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AIMMS

JUNE 25, 2019

We recently hosted a webinar on this topic, sharing insights to help you overcome the top 5 setbacks that affect organizations. . Poor data quality: 53% of respondents in a Supply Chain Insights survey cited this as a top challenge. . Only 13% get crucial answers within hours. The following obstacles bog companies down: .

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

To decode the nuances behind the industry, Aman Jha, VP of Operations, and Rajarshi Chattopadhyay, VP: Product, Growth, Data & Tech at RentoMojo, got in conversation with Mehul Kapadia, Chief Growth Officer at Locus, in the third episode of Locus’ In focus webinar series. The allure of convenience over ownership. said Mehul.

Modeling Software 52

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2017

Data is collected when an inspection is completed, an employee’s performance is reviewed, and maintenance is recorded, or even when a safety meeting is conducted. There are no old surveys to throw out or extra printing costs. And certainly, no one left using an old version of the survey. Solution: REAL TIME DATA.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Service-level agreements (SLAs) may contain clauses that would result in lost costs if a shipment is delayed , arrives damaged, is incorrect, or fails to meet certain labeling and packaging recommendations. In a Software Advice survey , respondents were asked to identify how the implementation costs of a WMS affected their decision.

Supply Chain Planning Software 90

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Now, this might not seem like much of a change for manufacturers, but how does a manufacturer expect to meet the expectations of every customer by creating a build to stock warehouse? Webinar - Top 5 Enterprise Mobility Apps for Manufacturing, Retail & Distribution from Indusa Technical Corp.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 28, 2015

The main aim of any website owner is to make his customers feel like special guests and provide them with smart website services, which will be able to meet their personal and business needs and preferences. Allow your clients to comment and complete surveys and reviews you place at your website. Personalized E-Mail Campaign.

Supply Chain Software 93

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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

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

In a Logistics Viewpoint survey , 50 percent of businesses reported sharing inventory across all channels or engaging in omni-channel practices. Let’s take a look at what is driving the role of ever-increasing technology in supply chain functions and how the supply chain is adapting to meet these demands.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

As a result of the increased demand in transformative supply chain technologies, service providers who either offer the technology themselves or perhaps work as a consultant to help supply chains implement these technologies properly, will need to step of their game to meet the desired outcomes of a fresh batch of new 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 31, 2014

Obamacare: Minimum Essential Coverage vs. Qualified Healthcare Plan : I’m a part-time worker and my current employer offers health insurance that does not meet the minimum standards of the Affordable Care Act,” Rickels wrote. “I We hear about it every day on the news, across the web and survey after survey confirms that.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Only 38% of companies surveyed by Cap Gemini Consulting and the MIT Center for Digital Business are currently coordinating digital initiatives across functions and regions – a key reason manufacturing lags other industries in leveraging the full power of these technologies. However, it does little to fuel innovation.

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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

AUGUST 4, 2015

It is purely a metric of manufacturing’s ability to meet customer requirements. It is important to realize that those metrics are only important to the extent that they provide information management can use to minimize cost, improve flow and meet customer quality requirements. It is not a summary of internal quality metrics.

Manufacturing Procurement 99

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains. Of course, the human controlling capacity for actual AI is still far from realistic, but the concept of a superior AI did make strides this year.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2016

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. According to Nancy Huddleston of Precision Manufacturing, 80 percent of surveyed leaders in manufacturers believe a recession is on the horizon.

Material Savings 55

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2016

And according to a BI intelligence survey of major cities, people are willing to pay for the service. However, shippers will need to figure out how to get the best rates without unnecessary delays, which may include meeting if not exceeding Amazon’s plans for 30-minute drone delivery.

Transportation 63

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

Shippers report capacity as their top concern for selecting a 3PL service provider, specifically 65 percent of surveyed shippers. How Does the 3PL Meet E-Commerce Needs? What Data Analytics and Business Process Strategy Services Are Offered? Secondly, technology investment comes in as a concern 58 percent of modern shippers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 96

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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. The Rise of Enterprise Mobility in Manufacturing for Process Enablement.

Supply Chain Design Software 54

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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!

Efficiency 52

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

When industrial manufacturing CEOs were asked to name which digital technologies were most strategically important to their business, 81 percent said they prioritized mobile technologies for customer engagement, according to PwC's 18th Annual Global CEO Survey.

Modeling Software 78

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Uber, Aurora to expand self-driving truck ops in Texas to meet holiday rush. said its survey of 13 malls and outdoor shopping centers it manages across the U.S. drugstores with technology that allows pharmacists to review and enter prescription information remotely while still meeting patient-privacy requirements.

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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.

Manufacturing Procurement 70

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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

Meanwhile, 79 percent of manufacturers and distributors, surveyed by Handshake , reported increasing use of e-commerce to meet customer demand, and the role of business-to-business e-commerce has become more of concern for up to 63 percent of companies. Advanced Analytics Became Slightly More Complicated.

Trends 78

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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

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. 3PLs Will Leverage Technology to Reduce Last-Mile Costs.

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