Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

And while this definitely points to an industry making strides, a recent Procurious survey found that 75 percent of women in supply chain experience gender-based adversity. A central part of Amazon’s ultrafast delivery strategy is its network of warehouses that the company calls same-day sites. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

Demand for grocery delivery cools as food costs rise. Warehouses are turning to EV charging. has acquired Skipcart, a startup that has developed a major network of drivers for the last-mile delivery of restaurant food, grocery, convenience-store, and other goods in the United States. 7-Eleven acquires Skipcart delivery service.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 5, 2018

private employers added 250,000 jobs in December, marking the biggest monthly increase since March, traditional grocers are preparing to harness technology in new ways, ready to unleash a new, more likely to succeed, tech revolution in food retailing, manufacturing in the U.S. Two-day Shipping Has Helped Double Warehouse Land Prices.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Early Adopters Making Gains A Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation survey which looked at effects of drone delivery on healthcare showed that Ghana was able to decrease stockouts of vaccines in general by 60%. Singapore for example has allowed for delivery to ships in its waters.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

When asked what peak season is, it’s easy to assume the holidays are the only peak shipping season. However, four shipping seasons occur throughout the year and are often regular and expected. That was the case until the ongoing disruptions of the past few years changed the shipping game. Q2: The Produce Shipping Season.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 5, 2018

private employers added 250,000 jobs in December, marking the biggest monthly increase since March, traditional grocers are preparing to harness technology in new ways, ready to unleash a new, more likely to succeed, tech revolution in food retailing, manufacturing in the U.S. Two-day Shipping Has Helped Double Warehouse Land Prices.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Small shipping companies have grown into larger third-party logistics providers , and warehouse management has become more focused on efficiency and accuracy instead of quantity of shipments. However, costs can be further reduced through the use of a warehouse management system (WMS). Understanding Warehouse Management Systems.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 11, 2023

Sustainable e Commerce Matters to Consumers According to a recent consumer survey, 88% of consumers say sustainability is important to their purchasing decisions, and 66% say sustainability has become more important to them since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The problem?

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BlueYonder

JULY 11, 2023

Think cell phones to the food that people eat and everything in between. I’ve been in the food distribution business, and that’s the business that I would probably most relate to being able to talk to you about today. There is a lot of complexity in bringing food to your plate whether at home or a restaurant.

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Clear Spider

JANUARY 26, 2023

According to one survey, 69% of businesses are now using SaaS solutions to improve their inventory management practices. Adding poor inventory management to understaffed factories and warehouses, and a shortage of drivers, is a recipe for disaster. This will optimize your warehouse operations and boost productivity.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As of last Fall, refrigerated and frozen foods accounted for 9% and 13%, respectively , of total e-commerce grocery sales, up from 4% for each category in early 2020. Fresh Del Monte markets its products worldwide under the Del Monte® brand (under license from Del Monte Foods, Inc.), About Fresh Del Monte Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.

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Clear Spider

MARCH 21, 2024

Track inventory levels through sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing to warehouse operations across multiple locations. A recent McKinsey survey reports that companies have achieved the highest savings from AI in supply chain management. This makes it easy to automate processes such as picking, packing, and shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. Small businesses getting squeezed out in push for warehouse space. Warehouse space is getting harder to find, especially as the global e-commerce boom continues to change shopping habits.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Our survey reported that 83% of respondents currently use barcode scanning as part of their inventory management. Of those surveyed, 58% stated an intent to invest even more in projects focused on implementing better inventory control. Who We Surveyed. Survey Results: The State of Inventory Management.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Now consumers expect the same from smaller businesses as well, with 61% of participants in a NielsenIQ survey wanting their orders to be delivered as fast as possible. This typically includes finding the right shipping partners, negotiating rates, picking and packing orders, planning routes, and coordinating shipping.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

He explains, “A survey by bargain retailer Ollie’s found that 54% of consumers feel it’s a compliment when someone calls them cheap. What’s more, 39% say getting a good deal is as pleasing as eating their favorite food, and 37% believe it’s as good as going on vacation. What do they consider a good deal?

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Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

It is becoming more common for food & beverage companies, for instance, to collect, clean and reuse boxes, bottles and barrels. In a 2018 survey of 1000 shoppers , 89% said they have bought an item online and returned it. When the goods arrive back at the warehouse, an efficient process again saves money.

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QAD

DECEMBER 2, 2021

These moments, of course, can’t be bought or shipped halfway around the world, but they are enabled by many of the products I hope to fill my shopping cart with. Artificial Christmas tree production, for example, may have taken three weeks in 2019, plus five weeks for shipping. Preventing Supply Chain Disruption in 2022 and Beyond.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods! However a new survey shows that the percentage of women in leadership roles is still low. Women Supply Chain Leaders article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at argentus.com.

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ShipBob

MAY 21, 2020

The data is aggregated from over 3,000 ecommerce merchants who collectively ship out millions of items every month through ShipBob’s fulfillment centers. Although grocery stores are still open, people are looking for a way to stay stocked up on food and other essentials. Connor Young, Founder & CEO of Ample Foods.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

In addition to environmental benefits, companies that implement supply chain planning with sustainability also reduce supply chain costs associated with storage, shipping, and expiring products. This survey of employees finds that more than 70% of workers would choose to work at a company with a strong environmental agenda.

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RFgen

MARCH 26, 2020

Localized panic buying has created unprecedented shortages of certain medical and food supplies, while supply chains of non-essential products have come to an indefinite halt. Amazon’s innovations in two-day, next-day and same-day shipping are experiencing an exponential slow down. Interested in warehousing and distribution?

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Elementum

AUGUST 1, 2018

The global supply chain has been built around the concept of identical parts being shipped across the world to create equally identical products. The food and beverage industry has significantly benefitted from customization. Chipotle’s “build-your-own” food model increased sales by 22 percent. Image courtesy PopSugar.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

In addition to environmental benefits, companies that implement supply chain planning with sustainability also reduce supply chain costs associated with storage, shipping, and expiring products. Breaking up with Excel: Digital Sales Planning Success with Concord Foods. Webinar: Register Now.

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RFgen

MARCH 26, 2020

Localized panic buying has created unprecedented shortages of certain medical and food supplies, while supply chains of non-essential products have come to an indefinite halt. Amazon’s innovations in two-day, next-day and same-day shipping are experiencing an exponential slow down. Interested in warehousing and distribution?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

This trend spawned chains like Trader Joes, Walmart, Whole Foods, etc. Today, as shown in figure 2, 57% of retailers have a perpetual inventory signal in the warehouse and 47% have a perpetual inventory signal in the store. It needs to be an accurate signal reflecting real-time changes as orders are shipped throughout the day.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

and other food giants have said they are trimming less-efficient and less-profitable products, while shelving some in development.”. In a survey of retail buyers , 100% of participants reported said that a vendor’s ability to deliver product on-time impacted their willingness to work with them. Executives at Kraft Heinz Co.,

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6 River Systems

JULY 16, 2019

More warehouses are adopting robotics technology than ever before. The warehouse robotics market was valued at $2.28 There are several types of warehouse robots offering varying functionality, allowing warehouses to select robotics solutions that aid with various processes. market leading the way.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 14, 2020

He drew that conclusion from recent surveys and an interview with Shalabh Shalabh, Chief Growth Officer at LatentView Analytics. This rests on the shoulders of your supply chain, with sourcing, shipping, safety, efficiency, quality and in some cases, freshness.” Changing consumer behavior. ” Those trends are: 1.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Whether shipping produce or scrap metal, generalized providers could secure reliable capacity for an array of companies. The idea that you should call the same provider to ship produce and chemicals simply no longer flies. With its expansion, distinct varieties of providers emerged in the space.

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RFgen

JUNE 28, 2016

PricewaterhouseCoopers surveyed consumers and business representatives and found the majority were excited about the future of wearable technology. In the Warehouse. Many warehouses use some form of data collection solutions to turn merchandise into information as to create visibility of supply chain speed and efficiency.

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RFgen

JUNE 28, 2016

PricewaterhouseCoopers surveyed consumers and business representatives and found the majority were excited about the future of wearable technology. In the Warehouse. Many warehouses use some form of data collection solutions to turn merchandise into information as to create visibility of supply chain speed and efficiency.

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RFgen

AUGUST 7, 2022

Overview: Food Traceability Is a Growing Compliance Challenge. Calculating the Cost of a Food Recall. Additional Food Traceability Resources. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first exercised new powers granted under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) to shut down processing at the Sunland Inc.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

The global supply chain has been built around the concept of identical parts being shipped across the world to create equally identical products. The food and beverage industry has significantly benefitted from customization. Chipotle’s “build-your-own” food model increased sales by 22 percent. Image courtesy PopSugar.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Now for those statistics I mentioned.

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