Cathy Roberson

MAY 19, 2021

Technology is playing a big role but one area, in particular, that I’ve always found interesting is transportation management services (TMS). To me, this technology tool has always been a no-brainer and I’ve always been surprised by survey results showing low adoption rates. TMS has come a long way since its early days.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. A very recent survey of U.S. Let me qualify that statement.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 28, 2023

We were also pleasantly surprised with the ongoing flow of existing customers wanting to reconnect and new visitors wanting to learn about us: From ProMat’s survey , 38% of attendees plan on spending over $1M over the next 18 months and 66% are exploring solutions for distribution centers or warehouses supporting manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In our recent survey on analytics, today 74% of companies are attempting to improve supply chain visibility (as shown in Figure 1). We are making slow progress on transportation visibility, but not supplier visibility. Survey existing suppliers, third-party logistics providers and customers. What Is Visibility? See You There?

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. A very recent survey of U.S. Let me qualify that statement.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2018

Driver shortage is a major concern for companies striving to improve the performance of their fleet, according to a 2018 global benchmark study , conducted by Descartes, that surveys fleet managers from a wide array of industries and logistics providers. Technology Boost.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2018

Last year Cerasis covered the capacity crunch in great detail, culminating in a helpful and educational e-book titled “ The Great Capacity Crunch: The Current State, Future Outlook, and How Shippers Can Thrive in Any Capacity Crunch.” And given its intensification, it may well leave those shippers who aren’t prepared for it stranded.

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Locus Robotics

MARCH 14, 2024

The Total Guide to Warehouse Automation : The physical copy of this book was one of the top swag items at our booth. If you didn’t get a chance to pick up a copy, here’s the PDF for you to download.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

The findings of a survey by Peerless Research Group highlighted that only 5 per cent of supply chain professionals confirmed that their order fulfilment processes are automated. An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport. The era of recovery from the pandemic brought several changes for businesses. billion by 2026.

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Unleashed

MARCH 19, 2024

Audit overhead costs such as rent, utilities, insurance, and transport. A study of over 2,000 adults found that 21% plan to prioritise gut health in 2024, 74% plan to consume more high-fibre food and drinks, and 86% of shoppers surveyed want to improve overall digestive health.” Maybe it’s time to change premises.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

For those unaware of the term, shrink is an accounting term used to describe when a store has fewer items in stock than in its recorded book inventory. The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. Robots are everywhere these days.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2014

I hurried downstairs to the kitchen, and after a mild panic attack witnessed only by our guinea pig, I called the airline and was able to get booked on a different flight, and I made it to my client’s meeting on time. Transplace Survey Identifies Preferred Shipper Program Best Practices. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Decreased 0.8%

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Tompkins Blog

MARCH 10, 2014

You may have read numerous recent articles on the benefits of using a transportation management system (TMS) to manage freight. Surveys show that more than 63% of TMS users gain at least an 8% savings in freight costs, with more than 23% of users decreasing costs by 10% or more. Optimize the total transport moves. on demand).

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BlueYonder

JUNE 27, 2023

I started in supply chain planning and specifically transportation planning on the Sears account back in the day. I led operations, whether in transportation, distribution or shared services and in both union and non-union organizations across logistics, contract logistics, technology, and implementation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. USPS reflected the impact of PSRA on its books as a one-time, non-cash benefit of $59.6 Thanks to that boost, USPS posted net income of $59.7

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 14, 2021

Logistics service providers set up their portals to more efficiently deal with and manage ad-hoc quotations and bookings. A 2020 Gartner survey finds that 70% of supply chain leaders plan to invest into the circular economy. The book author is FT, Forbes, Fortune, BI and Nikkei contributor. Then Covid-19 came into play.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2020

In a survey of a variety of shippers, the publication found that “longer transit times were an issue for 87.9 percent of survey respondents, with 70.2 For best logistics outcomes, shippers should look to arrange transportation as soon as possible following a completed purchase order. Efficiency improvements. Reach Out Today .

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Booking a truck at a lower rate than the rest of the marketplace may sound like an effective way to save on transportation costs, but it is often not truly a net positive for brands. When specifications are not precise or established upfront, you may end up booking with a provider who simply cannot service your freight.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Imbalances in ocean transport, port congestion and equipment shortages, with surging freight rates became the new normal. A 2020 Gartner survey [2] finds that 70% of supply chain leaders plan to invest into the circular economy. The book author is FT, Forbes, Fortune, BI and Nikkei contributor. This movement is on its way.

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BlueYonder

JULY 28, 2022

This insight comes from the 2022 State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report , presented by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), sponsored by Avetta, Blue Yonder, C.H. materials reuse, energy efficiency, transportation empty miles savings).

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Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

McKinsey & Company research recently revealed that 76% of surveyed consumers experimented with new shopping behaviors during the pandemic primarily because of product availability – an area in which larger competitors have an advantage. And the stakes have never been higher. Improved customer satisfaction. Enhanced production agility.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Highway and transportation closures, and mandatory 14-day quarantines for people returning home from strongly affected areas, mean that even in places no longer shut down, the return to normal at factories and ports will be slow. . To date some provinces, cities and companies may not approve a return to work until the beginning of March.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2021

Booking a truck at a lower rate than the rest of the marketplace may sound like an effective way to save on transportation costs, but it is rarely a win to celebrate for CPG brands. When specifications are not precise or established upfront, you may end up booking with a provider who cannot service your freight.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2015

Using quantitative surveys, we collected the data in Figure 1 in 2014. This is why we continue to fund surveys which we share openly and freely. ” If you are interested in seeing a similar analysis of S&OP and Inventory Management technologies, take our surveys. Background.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The report authors especially cited new order declines and: “ at a pace that has rarely been surpassed since the survey began in 1997.” The September report indicated that where an expansion in orders was reported, survey participants cited favorable demand trends and positive market dynamics. The reported September value was 43.4,

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 16, 2019

Furthermore, a new collective labour agreement means that wages for road transport – which accounts for roughly half of the total operating costs – will rise by 5% this year. Due to the financial pressure, it seems that logistics service providers feel limited in their ability to innovate in the current digital era.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2016

By 2014, 11 percent of manufacturing companies had adopted 3-D printing, according to a PwC survey. A PwC survey found that 59 percent of manufacturers are already using robots. His most recent projects include books on cloud computing, small business management, sales, business coaching, social media marketing, and career planning.

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Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 15, 2015

Are you looking for lean books that help you create sustainable change? In this article, we will show you 10 best lean books every lean enterprise should read. Therefore, the aim of this article is to provide the list of best lean books for our readers. Womack, Daniel T. Jones and Daniel Roos.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Warehouse Management and Transportation Management were in their infancy. It should not be functional, with a narrow focus on a singular function like manufacturing or transportation. In fact we find, that it seldom is, as shown by the recent data from our surveys at Supply Chain Insights. Stage 2: All about Transportation.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 27, 2015

Supply chain management spans many functions and processes, including demand planning, sourcing, merchandising, supplier relationship management, inventory management, inbound and outbound transportation, distribution management, and store operations. Below is an excerpt from the section on Supply Chain Visibility.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2018

In the book — which is based on real-life technology, technical papers, and diplomatic meetings — national security and international relations expert Peter W. As the British journalist Rose George documents in her book Ninety Percent of Everything , some 100,000 enormous freight ships transport 90 percent of the world’s trade.

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

While this may seem like the logical approach to mitigating transportation costs, there are a few common issues associated with using a quoted rate as the sole decision driver, especially when that freight is headed to a retail customer. That way, you are not left vulnerable to added expenses after completing transport.

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BlueYonder

JULY 11, 2023

We are leveraging Blue Yonder’s supply chain “operating system” and solutions , including Warehouse Management System (WMS) , Transportation Management System (TMS) , Warehouse Execution System (WES) , and Labor Management. We are at a point where having the right dock size and right facilities in the right location are extremely important.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Noted by Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global was that although euro manufacturers continued to report declining output and contracting order books, the picture appeared considerably brighter than the lows seen in October 2022. rising one percentage point from the 47.8 value reported for December 2022.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2016

I did not understand warehousing and transportation until reassignment to a logistics role in 1985. The results are from different surveys each with a bias. (It Lora has written the books Supply Chain Metrics That Matter and Bricks Matter , and is writing her third book, Leadership Matters. Let me add a disclaimer.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

I believed that we would find a company with the lowest distribution costs (warehousing and transportation), and the lowest manufacturing costs, and this would result in the best overall cost structure. The publication of a book takes a couple of years. It was not measured. If not, I am afraid we have a misnomer. What do you think?

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2013

An example is retail/consumer products/chemical/transportation or hospital/pharmaceutical companies/medical device companies/medical distributors.). Discovery: It is our goal to tie financial balance sheet data together to quantitative surveys and do a deep analysis on supply chain excellence. Publication of our next book.

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