ToolsGroup

JUNE 14, 2022

The 2022 Gartner Supply Chain Symposium is back to its pre-pandemic glory, if the crowds and session lineup were any indication. Here are a few highlights from three days in [mostly] sunny Orlando for the 2022 Gartner Supply Chain Symposium. According to Gartner’s 2022 CEO survey, growth is still the #1 priority (the same as 2021).

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2022

We recently surveyed CFOs and finance executives in the manufacturing and distribution sectors to study how the pandemic has impacted their businesses. Among key insights , we learned that finance leaders are realigning their 2022 priorities to meet changing business needs. At 40%, managing working capital (vs.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The Retail Trends Shaping How We Shop in 2022. And, according to Gartner’s State of Digital Commerce Survey , not only did 62% of organizations use social commerce to set up an online store, social commerce is a tactic used by B2B and B2C sellers alike. Livestreaming. As part of its Burlington 2.0 in 2021, compared to 42,000 sq.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2022

Leaders surveyed in third annual ToolsGroup and CSCMP report are “extremely concerned” about external supply chain threats but lack people to make transformation succeed. From January to March 2022, CSCMP and ToolsGroup surveyed more than 300 supply chain professionals around the world. About ToolsGroup.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Supply chain professionals from diverse industries shared their current inventory management efforts, challenges, and future plans in our newly released annual Digital Inventory Report. Why Inventory Management Should Be Digital and Automated. Barcode scanning is only one type of digital inventory management tool available.

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Logility

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Supply Chain Leader Excels in Several Categories of the 2022 RIS Software LeaderBoard. a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced the company was included in the top 10 of multiple categories in the 2022 RIS Software LeaderBoard. ATLANTA – Dec. 13, 2021 – Logility, Inc.,

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Ware2Go

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In an effort to understand the state of this growing consumer expectation, Ware2Go’s recent merchant survey gathered responses from merchants of various sizes to understand how businesses are responding to meet this growing demand. Fast Shipping in 2022. It’s no secret that ecommerce growth skyrocketed during the pandemic.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog shares a mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 predictions for industry supply chains published at the beginning of 2022. economy in 2022 have been ratcheted down to just over 2 percent. Economic Outlook Significantly Changed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2022

According to a survey by Gatepoint Research, 40% of retailers are focusing on this as one of their 2022 priorities. And according to the 2022 Bringg Barometer: State of Retail Delivery & Fulfillment, 99% of retailers are aiming to offer this service within three years. Step One: Right Inventory in the Right Location.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

It introduced the survey we had just launched to determine the perceptions, priorities, and strategic initiatives of today’s supply chain and logistics executives. This post was subsequently followed by two articles that discussed some of the findings from the survey. And they must be capable of adapting to various demands.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

The July 2022 J.P. Also highlighted was that purchasing activity, stocks of purchases and finished goods inventories collectively rose in July. The July 2022 Manufacturing ISM© Report on Business reported the lowest PMI value since June 2020. Global Wide Production Activity. The July value of 52.8 slipping 2.3 from the 51.7

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

As Conor told us in a podcast episode from 2022: Pretty quickly we realized our costs were going to be about 30% higher than we thought. The following data is from a survey we conducted last month (May, 2023) across hundreds of small business importers who tap Freightos.com’s global freight marketplace. The key takeaway?

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 20, 2022

In the 2022 labor market, employees don’t want to be a cog in the wheel. Sarah Voorhees, VP of Demand and Inventory Planning at American Tire Distributors , is one such leader who emphasizes the importance of individual check-ins: A 1:1 conversation can be intimidating, though, especially if the person has sensitive concerns.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

rules issued in October 2022 restricted exports to semiconductor manufacturing facilities there as part of an effort to keep U.S. percent of returns, or $101 billion worth, were fraudulent last year, according to a survey by Appriss Retail and the National Retail Federation. billion worth, the survey found. percent, or $24.5

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 13, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a recent technology provider survey indicating that there appears to be little signs of traditional second-half peak period demand for container shipments. This survey was conducted in May among participants in the global freight forwarding community. All rights reserved.

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BlueYonder

JULY 14, 2022

At the same time, many retailers have found themselves with excess inventory because of the shifting consumer shopping behavior. This year, Walmart found that most of its merchandise is already on sale as they attempt to right-size the excess inventory levels.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 23, 2022

“Demand was greater than available inventory” was a common theme in many retailers’ earnings announcements in early Q1 of 2022. After a strong start to the quarter in inventory receipts and product sell-through, we experienced unexpected inventory receipt slides in key categories due to extended port and transportation delays.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The September 2022 J.P. The orders-to-inventory ratio fell to another multi-year low last month as excess capacity continued to build at factories. The September surveys offered a few silver linings, including signs of improving supply chain conditions and resilience in the labor market.”. Global Wide Production Activity.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Two commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of 2022. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. For those businesses located in the U.S.,

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

A further data point to these notions can be found in a newly released C-Suite Outlook Mid-Year survey report, published by The Conference Board. This survey of a reported 750 CEO’s and other C-Suite executives was conducted in May 2022, among executives based in North America , Latin America , Asia and Europe. cyberattacks.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. So what are the main trends in manufacturing you need to know for 2022? So what are the main trends in manufacturing you need to know for 2022? We shed some light on current trends – and what’s around the corner.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

This optimism is buoyed by the fact that 55% of importers have their inventories in check, anticipating a stronger freight demand in the coming year. It took time for the situation to normalize, especially for complex products like semiconductors that require a lot of moving parts in the global supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The National Retail Federation (NRF) anticipates that an estimated 182 million people are planning to shop in-store and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year , according to a prospective shopper survey released last week. A prior record established in 2022 was $929.5 percentage points.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

”[1] They cite an SAP survey of 400 U.S.-based Back in early 2022, The Economist wrote that company earnings reports were filled with mentions of “covid-induced shortages.” The SAP survey found, “Business leaders [are] busy fortifying their supply chains to prepare for future problems. ” Inflation.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives on reported November 2022 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. There are additional signs of a global glut in overall inventory levels, yet selective component shortages remain for certain industries. Global Wide Production Activity.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

Many merchants were concerned about having enough inventory to meet demand, and consumers wondered if they would be able to secure holiday gifts for loved ones. According to a 2021 survey, 43% of merchants ordered holiday inventory earlier than usual, and 44% ordered more than usual. The answer to this question is complex.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

In a prior published commentary, we provided highlights of March and Q1-2022 global production indices along with their implications. We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. Trucking disruptions in these areas threaten the flow of inbound and outbound inventory. .

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6 River Systems

MARCH 23, 2022

As we near the end of Q1 2022, here are the top eight trends that continue to dominate the warehousing industry. One of the biggest trends that remains for the warehousing industry in 2022 is labor shortages. According to a recent survey from Modern Shipper, a whopping 73% of warehouse operators can’t find enough labor.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

In our summary and perspectives focused on July 2022 reporting , we opined that July data reinforced a trending toward declining global supply chain production momentum. The August 2022 J.P. The August 2022 Manufacturing ISM© Report on Business reported an August value of 52.8, Global Wide Production Activity.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

million shoppers, an increase of 4 million shoppers from 2022. According to the NRF survey report , consumers spent $321.41 on average reported for the 2022 period. That number was 52 percent in the comparable 2022 Thanksgiving holiday period. Also similar to last year, this survey indicated that 85 percent of likely U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides monthly highlight commentary and perspectives on published October 2022 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. The October 2022 J.P. The PMI surveys are now clearly signaling that the manufacturing economy is in recession.”. . Global Wide Production Activity. United Kingdom.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Will the environment improve in 2022 or get worse? Let’s look at the three megatrends shaping supply chain innovation in 2022 and beyond – resilience, through technical capability and consistency; optimisation of the omnichannel experience; and sustainability with a focus on Scope 3 emissions. The effort will absolutely pay off.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 4, 2024

In a 2022 Blue Yonder survey , executives identified optimizing order management and warehouse management as their top priorities. Although having accurate inventory counts is essential, many retailers struggle to maintain them. Retail leaders understand this point. That’s a good start.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

B2B eCommerce is booming and will be crucial for business success in 2022 and beyond. Read more: Try the eCommerce inventory management software that unleashes your growth What is B2B eCommerce? Good inventory management is critical for a B2B eCommerce store.

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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. By the time they peaked in June 2022, they were over 30% higher than pre-COVID.

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Vinculum

JULY 18, 2022

According to a survey conducted by Worldpay, digital wallets got around 49% of the e-commerce transactions globally in 2021and credit cards transaction are approximately 21% of the market share the following year. As per the survey, 65% of consumers buy packaged products, whereas 29% avoid plastic packaging. Flexible Payment options.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

The authors of this report noted that manufacturing output fell at second-steepest rate since this survey began in early 2004. For the first time since 2020, survey data related to Germany indicated that new orders and output slipped into contraction values. in March to 46.0 Added Supply Chain Matters Observations and Insights.

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