5 Key Takeaways from our 2021 Inventory Optimization Survey
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APRIL 26, 2021
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2021 Inventory Optimization Survey Report
Logistics Management
APRIL 12, 2021
Retail Market Report: 2021 inventory optimization survey
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Widespread, Yet Cautious Optimism for 2021: ARC’s Order Fulfillment Research Findings
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 7, 2021
As we enter the second half of 2021, there are abundant signs of improvement and optimization. At the beginning of 2021, ARC Advisory Group, in partnership with DC Velocity magazine, anticipated factors such as a subsequent surge when we crafted our survey of warehouse practitioners. Meanwhile, caution is prevalent as well.
Optimizing Supply Chain Performance with Unified Data
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 14, 2024
Download the survey report to see key findings and learn more about the data challenges identified by supply chain decision makers around the globe.
Discover 4 Use Cases for Applying AI to Your Recruiting Processes
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Recruitment AI technology uncovers the most qualified candidates. This technology automates recruiting routines and facilitates natural conversations, resulting in higher productivity and a better candidate experience. Download the eBook to learn more!
The role of inventory management and inventory optimization in ERP
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
In a recent survey , 40% of respondents mentioned rising inventory costs as a top business risk. Keeping the right level of inventory requires a technique called inventory optimization. Inventory optimization. The search for optimal inventory levels is therefore a key objective. The role of inventory management.
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New industry survey reveals "surprising" level of optimism for year ahead
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 19, 2020
Transport and warehouse managers are feeling relatively optimistic about the year ahead, according to a survey carried out by Meachers Global Logistics. When asked… The post New industry survey reveals "surprising" level of optimism for year ahead appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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2018 Was Record Year for Manufacturers' Optimism
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2018
of manufacturers surveyed reported a positive outlook for their companies, according to the group’s. Manufacturers' Outlook Survey for the fourth quarter of 2018, released on Dec. The workforce shortage has forced more than one in four manufacturers surveyed to turn down new business opportunities. On average this year, 92.4%
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Improving Customer Experience: Beyond the Survey Score
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 5, 2019
Companies need to look beyond numerically scored surveys, in seeking to optimize the customer experience, both now and in the future.
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Signs of Q1 optimism are seen in BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index
Blue Grace Logistics
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Q1 optimism seen in BlueGrace Confidence Index Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 11, 2023 The recently-released edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index issued by Tampa, Fla.-based
OneRail Recognized in 2021 Gartner® Market Guide for VRS and Last Mile Technologies
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 15, 2022
OneRail is among the last mile technology vendors surveyed in the report, which focuses on optimizing fleet operations. The report surveys 20 current last mile technology vendors, and provides a column-by-column comparison of features. What is Vehicle Routing and Scheduling (VRS)?
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BlueGrace Logistics Earns High Rankings in Top National 3PL Surveys
Blue Grace Logistics
AUGUST 9, 2021
Independent c ustomer vote s from two industry leading publications acknowledg e BlueGrace Logistics as a preeminent Third-Party Logistic s (3PL) operator for providing outstanding solutions and services based on recent customer surveys. For more information on BlueGrace, visit www.mybluegrace.com. .
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BlueGrace Logistics Earns High Rankings in Top National 3PL Surveys
Blue Grace Logistics
AUGUST 9, 2021
Independent c ustomer vote s from two industry leading publications acknowledg e BlueGrace Logistics as a preeminent Third-Party Logistic s (3PL) operator for providing outstanding solutions and services based on recent customer surveys. For more information on BlueGrace, visit www.mybluegrace.com. .
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6 Unheard Tips to Optimize Reverse Logistics in Your Business
3PL Links
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Invesp conducted a survey that revealed that 30% of online purchases worldwide result in returns or exchanges. How To Optimize Reverse Logistics? Delivery optimization tools: Using a transportation optimization tool might be crucial for helping with delivery and accelerating the process.
DNV GL’s remote in-water ship surveys using ROV mark a world first
Logistics Manager
OCTOBER 1, 2020
The world’s first in-water remote ship surveys using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) have been completed by leading classification society, DNV GL. The latest in-water survey of this kind was performed earlier in July on another ASA Wilson-managed vessel in Bergen, Norway.
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Infographic: 5 Ways RPA Optimizes Supply Chain Management
Morai Logistics
JANUARY 31, 2019
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is an effective solution that helps improve efficiencies, reduce costs and optimize productivity. In a recent survey on RPA adoption, 17% of supply chain professionals believe RPA will be implemented in their organization’s by 2020. Robotic Process Automation: Supply Chain Optimization.
Inbound vs. Outbound Logistics: Understanding the Key Differences and Optimizing the Last Mile
Locus
JUNE 2, 2023
The main objectives of inbound logistics are to ensure timely and efficient delivery of materials to support production processes, optimize inventory levels, minimize costs associated with transportation and storage, and maintain good relationships with suppliers. Sustainability: Efficient logistics also have an environmental impact.
Record Low in UK Logistics Optimism, Says Survey
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 3, 2019
Optimism in the logistics industry has fallen to its lowest level on record, says a Barclays/BDO survey, with operators concerned by tougher trading conditions, no-deal Brexit fears and skills shortages. There are some elements of the Logistics Confidence Index that give more cause for optimism.
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Energy Transition in Supply Chain
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. A recent ARC survey looked at reasons to address sustainability. Supply chain sustainability increases profitability.
Cloud Logistics: A Supply Chain Optimization Tool
Morai Logistics
APRIL 4, 2019
In addition to improving our every day lives, it also enables industries to advance and optimize communications, operations, production and servicing. Optimize warehouse operations. Therefore, the end goal is to optimize the supply chain to create solutions that help meet increased consumer demand. Simplify business.
Retail Margins Boosted by Omnichannel Maturity, Says Survey
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 13, 2020
A recent survey by Manhattan Associates and IHL Group has uncovered a strong correlation between omnichannel fulfilment maturity and margins. The survey found retailers that optimize digital customer journeys see substantial improvements in their margins — anywhere from 3 to 8 points higher than retailers who have not optimized.
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How Unified Are Your Logistics Processes?
Talking Logistics
MAY 18, 2022
The post highlights results from a survey conducted recently with members of Indago’s supply chain research community on unified transportation and distribution management. Historically, many companies have planned and optimized their transportation and distribution processes separately, Read more How Unified Are Your Logistics Processes?
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Logistics and Distribution Trans with Rik Schrader
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 16, 2023
It focuses on providing innovative solutions and services for optimizing supply chain processes. Körber’s Business Area Supply Chain offers comprehensive consulting services to help companies optimize their supply chain strategies.
Supply Chain Optimization: Everything You Need to Know
Bringg
MARCH 24, 2021
Supply chain optimization ensures a smoother process and a more successful business model focusing on efficiency and profit. First, let’s define what supply chain optimization means, the different factors involved, and how the right supply chain optimization techniques and solutions can help you support your key business initiatives. . .
Ways to Use AI for Supply Chain Optimization
ShipLilly
JUNE 23, 2021
Maintenance is carried out at optimal stages rather than following a timetable that may be written without any insight into when and how a piece of equipment is going to break down. Function 2: Optimizing manufacturing processes. Companies are optimizing their manufacturing processes through artificial intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence In The Warehouse Is Coming Sooner Than You Might Think
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 29, 2021
Preliminary results from a Lucas-commissioned survey of 350 companies in the US and UK found that the majority of the companies are already employing AI in one way or another within their warehouses and distribution/fulfillment centers. AI-Based Warehouse Optimization Examples. Here are two examples. AI For Product Slotting.
Transporeon Carrier Survey: Spot Market Benefits Amid Pandemic Gloom
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 15, 2020
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.
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2023 Supply Chain Priorities, Perceptions, and Initiatives – Preliminary Results
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Results from The Conference Board’s C-SUITE OUTLOOK survey showed supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and rising inflation to be 3 of the 5 high impact external factors on the minds of CEOs. Here are some preliminary survey results thus far. There are numerous indications that supply chain is more critical than ever.
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Top Transportation Technology Trends
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 4, 2023
However, their predictions are based, in part, on a survey of more than 250 global shippers and logistic service providers. The survey covered what technologies they are currently using as well as their planned investments. More advanced solutions include real-time transportation visibility, route optimization, and telematics.
Why automation is the next step in your dispatch optimization journey
Locus
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
According to a McKinsey survey , close to 70 percent of consumers switched brands and retailers if they found a product to be out of stock. Its dynamic algorithms ensure that orders are scheduled optimally through vehicles and routes that take into account 280+ constraints. Take the example of last year’s holiday season.
Accelerating AI Adoption for Fleet Management
Penske Move Ahead
APRIL 18, 2024
A new executive survey, The Transportation Leaders Survey: A Road to AI Adoption , identified priority challenges that leaders across the transportation and logistics industries are facing and uncovered areas of opportunity for AI adoption. The survey asked leaders to assess barriers to current business priorities.
Digital Transformation in Logistics
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 5, 2023
This survey-based research gathers quantitative data as well as information on practices or performance drivers. Predictive analytics is used significantly more than artificial intelligence to optimize, as 35 percent are using predictive analytics compared to 17 percent for artificial intelligence.
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National Private Truck Council (NPTC) Survey Highlights Value, Performance of Private Fleets
Penske Move Ahead
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
The National Private Truck Council 2021 Benchmarking Survey Report provides fleets with new industry standards to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement. The 2021 NPTC Benchmarking Survey Report, which is sponsored by Penske, captures critical metrics from the 2020 calendar year, which was a time like no other.
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More rates-outlook pessimism -- and more freight fraud
Overdrive Online
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Meanwhile, latest Bloomberg | Truckstop.com survey shows owners' increasingly pessimistic outlook for freight rates' immediate future, though some optimism remains. The double brokers and ID thieves are most definitely back from the holiday vacation.
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Why Supply Chain Convergence is Critical to Greater Agility and Resilience
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 7, 2022
Amid this perfect storm of disruption, GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization.
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Penske Introduces Catalyst AI™
Penske Move Ahead
APRIL 18, 2024
Revolutionizing Fleet Management with Real-Time Fleet Comparisons Penske unveils Catalyst AI™ – an industry first AI platform set to revolutionize fleet management with instant access to actionable insights that optimize fleet performance. This survey was live March 13-20, 2024. Read survey results here.
Only 1 in 10 Firms Can Stay Ahead of Supply Chain Challenges, Says Survey
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Körber , the global supply chain technology leader from software to materials handling automation, today announced the results of its 2020 State of Supply Chain Complexity survey. To discover more about today’s challenges and opportunities from the 2020 State of Supply Chain Complexity Survey , access the report here: [link].
3PLs Offer Shippers Optimized Solutions to Nationwide Capacity Crunch
Morai Logistics
JANUARY 17, 2019
In March of 2018, Morai Logistics presented some of the optimized solutions third party logistics (3PL) providers offer shippers. While the capacity crunch isn’t expected to go away anytime soon, 3PLs continue to develop optimized solutions to help shippers become proactive to industry demands. 3PL Solutions.
Survey Says: Visibility is the Main Goal
Blue Grace Logistics
MAY 15, 2018
The survey conducted by Deloitte and MAPI, included more than 200 different manufacturing organizations. Above all else, the survey shows the main reason why manufacturers are looking into a digital supply network; end to end transparency. 43 percent of respondents said they are looking for an optimization and efficiency boost. .
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Manufacturers See 2018 as Great Year
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 25, 2018
2018 is looking good according to a recent survey of manufacturers. The 2018 Leading Edge Alliance (LEA) National Manufacturing Outlook Survey found that manufacturers have a more positive outlook about the economy for 2018 than in 2017. 81% of manufacturers believe their revenue will increase in 2018.
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4 Tips for Optimizing Your eCommerce Store for Same-Day Deliveries
GoShip Blog
JULY 7, 2022
If you own an eCommerce store, optimizing your business for same-day deliveries can be beneficial both to your business and to your customers. According to a survey by Gatepoint Research, 40% of retailers plan to focus on this as one of their key priorities for 2022. The growing trend of same-day delivery.
How to Use Data for Better Transportation Management White Paper In Partnership with FreightWaves
Blue Grace Logistics
MARCH 6, 2023
After years of upheaval, shippers have set their sights on data-driven strategies to optimize their supply chains and, ultimately, help them better prepare and perform in future market shake-ups. This has never been more true than it is in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Scenario Modeling Is Now Crucial for Supply Chain Network Design
AIMMS
JUNE 16, 2020
How are companies leveraging scenario modeling for network design and optimization ? 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. Read on for common use cases. .
[INFOGRAPHIC] Optimize Manufacturing Operations with these 5 Golden Manufacturing Metrics
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 4, 2015
Our job at Cerasis is to optimize transportation management for these manufacturing shippers so that in turn, they can focus on their own core, the process of manufacturing. In order to optimize manufacturing operations, or really just about anything, you need to have at your fingertips the best and most accurate manufacturing metrics around.
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