Consumers to spend 4 percent more this holiday season, NRF survey shows
DC Velocity
OCTOBER 24, 2018
Omnichannel buying trends continue, as fifty percent of consumers surveyed say they will buy online and pick up in store.
Top Ecommerce Trends for 2024
Ship Monk
JANUARY 9, 2024
We can’t predict when joggers will go out of style (never, we hope) but we are pretty good at predicting ecommerce trends. After all, we work with entrepreneurs, ecommerce retailers and resellers to pick, pack and ship their merchandise directly to consumers (DTC) and to other businesses (B2B), such as marketplaces or retailers.
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Trends in the Food and Beverage Industry
Trinity Logistics
DECEMBER 29, 2021
In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry. TRENDS IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY. One of the well-known trends in the food and beverage industry is the continued growth of cold chains. This makes sustainability one of the top trends in the food and beverage industry.
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Penske Truck Rental’s Top 10 Moving Destinations of 2023 Revealed
Penske Move Ahead
MAY 7, 2024
Penske also released the results of a national consumer survey, Settling In: A Consumer Moving Trends Survey, which unveils new findings about people’s reasons for moving and the importance of establishing a sense of community in their new places of residence. This survey was live on March 27-April 2, 2024.
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Editor’s Pick: Moving Out Of China Isn’t So Easy
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. More than half of these companies also rank the cost of goods sold as their top concern.
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The Order Fulfillment Upheaval – An Omni-Channel Perspective
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 23, 2021
An understanding of these dynamics was the goal of ARC’s survey-based research conducted with DC Velocity earlier this year (see DC Velocity Infographic in June 2021 issue). Our survey was conducted with respondents across manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and logistics service provider (3PL) sectors.
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Do Consumers Care About Ethical Sourcing?
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
I recently reviewed a survey from OpenText that took a look at this issue. The survey itself was much more far reaching than asking this simple question. OpenText surveyed over 25,000 consumers across 12 countries to look at consumer shopping patterns and behaviors and how the Covid pandemic changed consumer attitudes.
3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep on Your 2019 Radar
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 8, 2019
3 Supply Chain Trends to Track in 2019. However, this year hasn’t quite closed out yet (at the time of writing), so in the true spirit of just-in-time delivery, here’s a quick appraisal of three current trends that I believe will come on stronger, and perhaps become some of the most important to supply chain operators in 2019.
Supply Chain Strategies for 2022
LandLink
DECEMBER 28, 2021
A recent Statista survey found nearly 72% of businesses suffering detrimental effects related to the pandemic. Now, even as disruptions persist, supply chains the world around have begun picking up the pieces and charting new territory to recover. Supply chains have been severely impacted by COVID-19.
5 Key Trends Driving Supply Chain Innovation
Talking Logistics
JULY 12, 2017
Trend #1: Customers Buying Experience Not Products. According to the Geodis 2017 Supply Chain Worldwide Survey , organizations that invest more in supply chain see greater EBIT (earnings before income tax) in their business. #2 Trend #3: Serving Every Customer with their Own Optimized Micro Supply Chain. Not even Amazon.
The Pandemic Order Fulfillment Upheaval: The 3PL Experience
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 12, 2021
ARC Advisory Group and DC Velocity magazine have closed our joint survey on the changes logistics operations have experienced in the upheaval of the Covid-19 operating environment in 2020; and the expectations these same executives have about their operating environment in 2021. Throughput Volumes.
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RESPOST: LTL: Then and Now with David Ross
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 19, 2022
During his tenure at Stifel, his awards included ranking #1 in stock picking multiple times in the Wall Street Journal’s Best on the Street Analysts Survey and in Financial Times/StarMine America’s Top Analysts report. This trend will be very advantageous for the less-than-truckload industry. LTL Future: Labor.
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Spotlight on PROMAT 2019: USA trends in DC Equipment and Digital Consciousness
Logistics Bureau
MAY 8, 2019
In this article, I will give you a glimpse of some of the distribution centre (DC) trends and technologies that Australian firms should be aware of. This may be hard to understand in a nation with over 330 million people, yet it’s top of the list in the Deloitte survey. THE RISE OF THE DIGITAL SUPPLY CHAIN AND DIGITAL CONSCIOUSNESS.
Demand Forecasting: How It Enhances Ecommerce Operations
Ship Monk
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The process usually includes analyzing historical data for seasonal trends and product performance, as well as gathering current data on competitors, marketplace trends, future marketing plans and promotions. Creating graphs and pie charts out of your numerical data can make it easier to spot trends and gain insights.
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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022
Locus
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Enterprises that did not adapt to new trends faced the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. Welcome to 2022: Top 10 Supply chain logistics trends to watch out for 2022. The year 2021 has proved it once again that Tom McCarthy was right.
5 Supply Chain Predictions for 2023
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 31, 2023
are experiencing these pressures, China will pick up some slack. In a soon-to-be-published survey conducted by Coupa Software, European supply chain leaders cited the ongoing geopolitical conflict in Ukraine as a major concern. Organizations will be pressured to reduce costs and do more with less. As the U.S.
LTL: Then and Now with David Ross
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 23, 2021
During his tenure at Stifel, his awards included ranking #1 in stock picking multiple times in the Wall Street Journal’s Best on the Street Analysts Survey and in Financial Times/StarMine America’s Top Analysts report. This trend will be very advantageous for the less-than-truckload industry. LTL Future: Labor.
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Balance Needed Between Shoppers’ Demands and Privacy Concerns
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
A majority of consumers in new survey said they’re concerned about their online and in-store shopping history, such as transaction history and online searches, being used to provide better, more personalized service. and Centiro explored consumer trends in key markets in its 2018 Global Consumer Survey, released on Sept.
Trucking Projections for 2023: Spot Quotes, Industry Challenges and Industry Drives
TransAudit
MARCH 15, 2023
Reefer trends have been similar, but the drop has been more dramatic. Industry projections suggest that this trend will continue for at least a few more months. When driver capacity is strained, you may have a hard time getting your loads picked up. Currently, you may be happy to see the declining trend in spot rates.
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Road Transport Capacity and Prices are Rising Again
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
A new European survey has revealed that road transport demand is picking up, according to TMS supplier Transporeon. The rising price trend that started in June and July with a short interruption in August, continued in October. “We At the same time, we observe an ongoing trend for increasing prices.
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2018 Warehouse/Distribution Center Equipment Survey: Automation & Robotics Lead Robust Outlook
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 1, 2018
If there were one clear-cut conclusion to be drawn from our “2018 Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Equipment Survey,” it would be that the outlook for spending is bullish. At the same time, the survey revealed growing interest in the use of relatively new types of technology, including robotics, drones and smart glasses.
Supply Chain Industry Fears for 2023
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2023
Container xChange has released a Container LogTech predictions report for 2023, which highlights important global trends that the shipping and supply chain industry will witness in 2023. Consumer confidence will pick up, but it really depends on whether we witness more disruptions in the coming times.” billion by 2027.
Most Popular Logistics Stories from 2021
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 12, 2022
While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. Pick your country, but you will find the same story: there are not enough drivers to meet transportation demand and the situation is not likely to change for years. But how mature are these technologies?
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The State of Supply Chain Trends Part IV: Data Analysis, Wearables, and the Cloud
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 16, 2017
In fact, up to 70 percent of companies surveyed in Europe have already implemented cloud-based solutions to enable rapid scalability and flexibility. The use of wearables will continue to be one of the top trends throughout the remainder of 2016 and upcoming years as well.
This Week in Logistics News (October 21 – 27)
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 27, 2023
billion, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The algorithms should pick up every nail in a tire, fluid leak, dent on a fender, or crack in the windshield. Total Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $12.2 billion, exceeding last year’s record of $10.6
This Week in Logistics News (June 10 – 16)
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 16, 2023
The new machines are being engineered with the ability to walk around warehouses, reach items high on shelves, crouch to put things down and pick up and move boxes, defying some of the physical limits on automation in the industrial world. Congratulations to the Las Vegas Golden Knights and Denver Nuggets.
Can Mobile Robots Solve Skills Shortage?
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 1, 2023
This is particularly the case when it comes to the intensive process of accurate order picking and the energy sapping and time consuming necessity of moving goods around a warehouse. Adding weight to this claim is a survey published last summer by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). bigger than it is today.
This Week in Logistics News (January 22 – 27)
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 27, 2023
Concern about supply chain disruptions triggered by the Lunar New Year holiday that began this week is running higher this year than last, according to a survey from the German container logistics platform Container xChange. The trend is truest for ocean freight rates from North Europe to the U.S.
The Benefits of Time Slot Management
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Beyond that, warehouse workers need updates on what dock the truck is arriving, when the truck is loaded, what papers they will pick up, what needs to be signed, and when they are leaving the warehouse or yard. On average, survey respondents reduced wait times by 61 minutes. Here are some of the key findings. The Network Effect.
Fulfilment technology is key to DTC success
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Unfortunately though, warehouse facilities in general are struggling to keep up with this trend. It is not possible to pick a single item with a forklift truck, for example. We expect it will add almost another $100bn in the next three years, reaching $212.90bn by the end of 2024. A route map forward.
The Golden Route: Perfecting Diwali Deliveries This Festive Season
Locus
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Ensuring that your brand is the one they pick, and that you’re not just capturing their attention, but also delivering excellence straight to their doorstep. The rise of omnichannel approaches is not just a trend, it’s becoming a consumer expectation. So, what does this mean for businesses? The playing field is wide open!
Supply Chain Predictions for 2018
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 10, 2018
A look at the supply chain trends and technology that will come into play in 2018. While predicting the future is never an easy task, in order to be competitive all businesses need to be able to accurately anticipate what trends will affect them in the coming year. Turney Thompson, vice president, Kenco Transportation Management.
Turning Supply Chain Data into Business Intelligence
3PL Insights
AUGUST 16, 2021
Businesses can also identify seasonality trends in their account activity data. Any time a product moves or is unpacked, repacked, or picked, there is a cost. Please take this 4-minute survey. In general, a low turn rate indicates low sales or over-production of stock. Handling Efficiency. Are you using the evans365 portal ?
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Why Large Companies Increasingly Opt for 4PL Services
Logistics Bureau
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
The reason I say this is because Amazon does everything a 4PL provider should do: It stores products in its warehouses, provides a website for ecommerce , picks and ships orders to consumers, and provides software assistance for the transaction. million pallets per year from some 4,000 pick-up points. Picking & packing.
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German Companies “Asking for More Automated Material Flow Systems”
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 7, 2020
German production companies have an unrealized demand for automated material flow systems, according to a survey by conveying roller and motor specialists Interroll. Interestingly, the survey also shows this situation in the susceptibility of warehouse processes to failures, which the respondents reported.
Exchange 2020
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Manhattan Associates’ annual EMEA get-together for customers and partners – staged online instead of Berlin, as planned – offered plenty of useful insights into industry trends. Survey respondents were divided roughly equally between 3PLs, retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers. Here are some highlights.
Revenge Festivities: How To Power Up Your Retail Last-Mile Fulfillment To Meet Soaring Demand
Locus
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Between the Covid-19 waves, a trend emerged in the US and the rest of the world that earned the popular name of ‘revenge shopping’. According to McKinsey’s latest consumer pulse survey, Spending in March 2020 was down by 18% as compared to two years later.
The Post-COVID Supply Chain Frontier
3PL Insights
JUNE 15, 2020
Post-COVID Supply Chain Trends. Looking forward, here are a few supply chain trends that will likely emerge from recent events. According to a Thomas survey of 878 North American manufacturers, 64% reported they were likely to bring production and sourcing back to North America. These are unprecedented times. Nearshoring.
Making Intralogistics Smart, Together
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
“Surveys we conducted have shown that in the next three years more than half of our customers would like to automate processes that are still managed manually today. With their compact design, they need barely half the space of a forklift truck when picking up and delivering the load.
5 Ways an Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategy Can Improve Customer Experience
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 11, 2018
According to Randy Strang of Supply Chain 24/7, a survey of the most important parts of a shopping experience found customers’ expectations are more than meets the eye. Approximately 44 percent want to buy online and have the option of picking it up in the store. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.
Profitably Delivering eCommerce with Consumer-Centric Priorities
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 27, 2021
Even before the emergence of COVID-19, next-day and same-day delivery promises from mega retailers, as well as new delivery models such as store pick-up, were driving increasing customer expectations — not just in retail, but in every industry. A recent survey by PWC demonstrated that the most innovative supply chain leaders ?
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Could Autumn peak be riskier than usual?
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 2, 2022
To meet demand, many businesses require space for warehousing, order picking and dispatch over and above their normal needs. Facilities that enable efficient, perhaps automated, picking and packing, are more costly so it’s financially sensible to restrict hiring these facilities to when they are needed, at peak.
Getting Started with AI in Supply Chain
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 25, 2024
Workers from picking and packing to planning and procurement are in short supply, stimulating interest in increasing productivity of the existing workforce. Planners are buried in tedious tasks using legacy, fragmented technology, which 48% say doesn’t help them do their job effectively, according to a survey by the boom!
Today’s Freight Transportation Market: Answers to 9 Common Questions
CH Robinson Logistics
AUGUST 13, 2021
Robinson experts provided in-depth analysis of current supply and demand trends, our updated forecast, and the impact of global import volumes on North American freight transportation. Offering newer, well-equipped tractors (allowing the driver to pick out options like color). During our Q3 Market Insights Live! webinar, C.H.
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