The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A survey conducted earlier this year by IDC Manufacturing Insights across Asia Pacific manufacturers found that organisations are currently focusing ESG efforts related to environmental sustainability on the following (1) : Energy efficiency requirements of products and operations. 1) IDC 2021 APeJ Manufacturing Insights Survey, n=947.

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

EC Sourcing Group ranks as a ‘Value’ & ‘Customer’ Leader in Latest eSourcing Benchmarking Study. Spend Matters’ newly released Fall 2021 SolutionMap report names EC Sourcing Group a Customer & Value Leader across multiple organization types.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 1, 2022

To help uncover the latest consumer trends from this weekend, Blue Yonder surveyed over 1,000 consumers who shopped during one of the five shopping days (Thursday, Nov. this year, which makes sense as we saw such a high amount of ship to home purchases in our survey. 24-Monday, Nov. E-commerce Shopping Dominated.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

The Initial Hurdle: 2021’ Freight Fiasco During the COVID-19 pandemic, Conor from Fort Toys , like many other entrepreneurs, found himself dealing with skyrocketing demand… and skyrocketing freight costs. to 0.85 (Source: ShipBob ). One of the most prominent shifts has been sourcing patterns. The key takeaway?

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Leaders can help staff stay on track by requiring category or sourcing managers to capture and document procurement analytics and updates from partners, such as information about long-term goals, challenges, KPIs and expectations they have of Procurement in terms of helping them meet their business objectives. It’s critical to be vigilant.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The basis of our 2022 predictions were our belief that the 2021 predictions theme of Renewal was shifting toward one of Reexamination of business process practices and decision-making needs. Our stated belief was that the multi-industry supply chain challenges of 2021 would not abate and would linger in some cases into 2023.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 15, 2021

Source: IDC 2021—Digital Analysis: Manufacturing. Source: IDC Manufacturing Iansights APeJ Industry 4-0 Survey. From a technology perspective the biggest challenge that industrial organisations have, is integrating operational data sources. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – April 2021.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

So what are the food processing trends to watch out for in 2021? While the rolling out of the Covid-19 vaccine is highly positive and experts anticipate the pandemic will be largely over by the end of 2021, precautions remain in place and that makes safety a key and hugely important trend for the next 12 months. Sustainability.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

In 2021 Transporeon has conducted a survey involving 255 carriers and 111 shippers that showed that the trucking industry still lags behind in innovation and visibility. The survey sheds some light on the reasons. Source: Transporeon road transportation 2021 shipper and carrier survey).

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 9, 2021

So your firm recently released a report of 2021 predictions and there’s a lot of great information in there. What are one or two challenges in particular that you’re advising companies and their supply chain management teams to focus on in 2021? So our overall theme for 2021 predictions is a year of renewal.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This article provides an overview, based on a survey of over 1,200 small businesses, of how small and midsize businesses have weathered the storm, and how a changing – and potentially recessionary – market is impacting their outlook. His Kickstarter campaign launched in January of 2021 and raised over $3 million dollars. .

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IQMS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. are developing one, according to a recent National Association of Manufacturing (NAM) survey.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 10, 2021

2020 and the first half of 2021 saw an acceleration in many emerging digital trends pre-dating the pandemic. Today we are releasing the results from the 2021 State of Supply Chain Execution Report , which provides the latest market insights around: Will e-commerce growth brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic continue? E-Commerce.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2021

Data as recent as the end of June 2021 show that inventories remain below 1.3 The July 2021 Manufacturing ISM Report On Business shows that economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in July, with the overall economy notching a 14th consecutive month of growth. The prices index went down from June. Final Word.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Supply Chain 2022 Predictions — APEJ Implications. IDC’s March 2022 Future Enterprise Resiliency & Spending Survey showed that almost 50% of finance organizations are prioritizing consistent ESG practices and/or policies when considering industry ecosystem design and partners.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The sixth assessment report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published in August 2021 once again stressed the importance and urgency of decarbonising all sectors of the economy. This article sheds some light on sustainability considerations at the carrier-shipper interface by analyzing recent survey data.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

From the continuing impact of the global pandemic to the ever-increasing importance of ‘transparency technology’ and sustainable practices, the food industry has its work cut out for it in 2021. So if you have a thirst for knowledge, here’s all you need to know about food industry trends for 2021. Consumer trends in food industry.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 16, 2021

Peak season 2021 is on track to be yet another stretch of uncertainty. Here are five things shippers need to know to drive throughout the 2021 peak season. The economic recovery of 2021 appears to be adding to that level of complexity and pressure too. Limited Capacity Isn’t Going Away. Hurricane season is also playing a role.

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Stord

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Many of the trends and changes we expect to see in 2021 are largely driven by the supply chain weaknesses and gaps identified in 2020. After talking with our customers and surveying other supply chain executives, these are the five supply chain trends that companies will be turning their attention to in 2021: 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

2021 came with a new set of challenges as global and local supply chains were hit by raw materials shortages, accompanied by longer lead times and higher shipping costs, lack of labor, and the pent-up demand actualizing as record-breaking sales. It provides a single source of truth with visibility and analytics based on the same data.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In 2021 it is an entirely new game. For those working on digitalization initiatives, the survey showed that only 25% are leveraging digital technologies to think outside the box and reinvent their foundational delivery model. Strategic product segmentation, sourcing and inventory management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

The peak disruption was in December 2021. In the survey, 48% of companies were driving digital transformation, but the only element that improved performance was descriptive analytics. Build in-market sourcing. Rationalize global strategies to focus on building markets based on in-market sourcing.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 23, 2022

In addition, the company is increasing its sourcing in Mexico and Central America and undergoing what it describes as an “end-to-end supply chain transformation.”. Furthermore, only 17% of surveyed respondents indicated they use more advanced forecasting techniques such as real-time machine learning-powered models.

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HICX Solutions

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The 2020s have been one tough decade…and it’s only 2021. The team at HICX wanted to hear their thoughts, so they conducted The Supplier Experience Survey. And, especially considering this volatile landscape, how can enterprise leaders build resilience into their sourcing and supply chain operations?

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Taulia

JANUARY 19, 2021

As we head into 2021, here are the top five procurement risks that need to be front of mind for organizations – from the risk of supply chain disruption and changes in customer behavior, to the rise of remote working and a growing focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A 2021 Cargo Owners and freight forwarders survey, confirms this. It is clear that complex, manual payment processes are critical sources of costly mistakes and over billing. As if this wasn’t enough, 2021 has added its own set of complexities. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – November 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Earlier in 2022, we conducted a survey of 8,000 consumers across North America and Europe to get a better sense of their ecommerce experience and how they were reacting to retailer performance. Source: Descartes & SAPIO Research. Figure 2: Consumer Delivery Experience for the Last 3 Months of 2021.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary we address the dichotomy of revisiting supply chain strategic sourcing strategies in the wake of a rapidly changing l landscape of challenges. Strategic Sourcing Shifts Away from China. Basis of Materials Strategic Sourcing. Background. The basis of this reporting is twofold.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2023

That’s a clear takeaway from a new national survey on artificial intelligence. The survey, conducted by Blue Yonder , found that the vast majority of retail executives: Considered themselves very knowledgeable about AI (85%). By 2021, the Gartner Group could lay out 23 use cases for AI in retail. The results?

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 14, 2022

Michael Baudendistel ( @FWavesRail ), an analyst and Market Expert at FreightWaves, reports, “There were some interesting, if perhaps intuitive, highlights from the latest University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. 1] Michael Baudendistel, “ Consumer Data Shows Mixed Messages ,” FreightWaves, 23 November 2021. [2]

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 26, 2021

” As important as DEI might be, they note a recent survey found “only 13% of respondents said their organization is ‘very ready’ to address the trend.” The post Trends 2021: Technology Part One, Deloitte first appeared on. ” Concluding Thoughts. .” ” Concluding Thoughts.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

Freightos surveyed hundreds of importers who used Freightos.com ’s global freight booking platform in January 2021, and again in June 2021, to see how they’re navigating supply chain challenges. Prices climbed even as ocean carriers deployed 99% of all of the world’s container ships to keep up with the demand. The answer?

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Logility

JANUARY 25, 2022

ATLANTA – January 25, 2022 – According to PWC’s December 2021 Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey , about half of respondents consciously consider factors related to sustainability when making purchasing decisions.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

in October 2021*, the highest in more than three decades, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). An Ardent 2021 survey of more than 350 CPOs and other business leaders found that there’s a strong push by procurement teams to adopt suites instead of a collection of standalone or one-off solutions. More on that here.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 28, 2021

”[1] Moss reports that a survey published last November by Capgemini found more than four out of every five organizations reported that COVID-19 had negatively affected their supply chains. Consumers care about responsible sourcing, including labor standards and sustainable practices. ” International Banker, 6 April 2021.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Talent gaps in logistics and supply chain, continues to be a top challenge and a source of high risk for many companies. The survey concluded that these skill gaps were prevalent in both developed and developing countries. The source of such disconnects, is related to the information gap among the three parties. Industry 4.0

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2021

She reports a survey conducted by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), found, “Only 18% of companies have adopted technology solutions to solve supply chain challenges since the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic began.”[4] … Transport isn’t the only thing impacted by recent crises. ”[5]. Footnotes. [1]

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