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2019 Warehouse/DC Operations Survey: Tight labor and space pressures drive a technology surge

Logistics Management

As this year’s survey results show, respondents are rolling up their sleeves and coping with change by leveraging additional technology, as well as by increasing attention on training, pay rates and data quality.

Survey 73
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7 Distribution Operations Issues Highlighted in Industrial Distribution’s 68th Annual Survey

GlobalTranz

The results have been tabulated for the 68th annual Survey of Distribution Operations. By identifying the most pressing concerns in the industry, the survey provides statistics and conclusions which the distributors can use to help maintain their business evolution in our technology based world. The Balance Sheet.

Survey 96
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How Supply Chain & Logistics Companies are Mitigating Labor Shortages

Logistics Viewpoints

In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The study also provided insight into what companies are doing to address it.

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ATRI Survey Highlights Trucking Industry’s Top Concerns

Penske Move Ahead

The annual report is based on ATRI's vigorous surveying system, a cumulation of responses from truck drivers, motor carriers and other industry stakeholders. Solutions for Today's Fleet Challenges For fleet operators, the knowledge gained from ATRI's 2021 report shows a host of issues that are facing the industry. Contact us today.

Survey 51
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What’s the gig economy mean for the warehouse labor market?

Logistics Viewpoints

References to the new gig economy are ubiquitous nowadays and many say it has revolutionized the way businesses operate in today’s world. Mechanical skills for the MRO operation and engineering talent to do work like slotting and inventory optimization are possible. But what exactly is it?

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Transporeon Carrier Survey: Spot Market Benefits Amid Pandemic Gloom

Logistics Business Magazine

Transporeon has presented the results of European Road Carrier survey: Findings point up an urgent need for digital investment amidst pandemic gloom. Fuel consumption monitoring, eco-driver training and transport route optimization are amongst measures currently employed by a majority of respondents as part of their efforts in this area.

Survey 36
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Half of Large CV Fleets Could be Hybrid or Electric by 2025

Logistics Business Magazine

(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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