GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

This post is from a press release sent to us regarding the recent survey of the 3PL industry. This survey continues to point towards the success 3PLs are having for their clients. Survey Points to Continued Success of Shippers and the 3PL Industry. North American CEOs projected average industry revenue growth rates of 5.92

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. According to the survey, 55% of respondents indicated that positions for knowledge workers (e.g.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2021

We decided to survey over 5,000 consumers across Europe to gauge their sentiments around home delivery. If you think that being better than most when it comes to delivery performance is an “OK” strategy, the survey results are clear: consumers don’t agree. These two charts paint a picture of how consumers are thinking and acting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The study also provided insight into what companies are doing to address it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

A recent survey of global supply chain leaders suggests to me that the industry risks losing momentum. Interestingly, even while many of McKinsey’s survey respondents said they had “visibility in place”, nearly half also said they had zero visibility into their upstream supply chain and couldn’t see past first-tier suppliers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In our conversation, Ken spoke about some of the findings from a recent survey Logistyx conducted on cross-border holiday spending, as well as some larger trends around the state of parcel shipping. Agile Network was a federation of businesses that specialized in sales and implementation of enterprise shipping technology in North America.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

For example, the Freightos Baltic Index indicates a 69% increase to North America’s East Coast and a staggering 226% to Northern Europe since the crisis began. The implication for global freight beyond the now typical uncertainty is predictably elevated operational costs and soaring freight rates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The Ulula platform will enhance EcoVadis’ data by providing insights through automated surveys, grievance management, and analytics. The partnership with Nimble will help scale FedEx’s e-commerce offerings across North America through automated third-party logistics solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Conducted by Descartes and SAPIO Research, the study surveyed over 8,000 consumers in North America and Europe for their perspectives on retailers’ sustainability practices around delivery operations. That’s exactly what the recent study “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity” concluded.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Department of Transportation, which has selected 37 projects to be given funds made available by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s (BIL) Mega Program and the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant Program. Multiple members of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) were the recipients of the funds.

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Logility

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Dan Gilmore at Supply Chain Digest has some interesting survey numbers that may light a fire under some demand planning teams. In the same survey as few as 5% of companies ranked their demand planning capabilities as excellent while nearly 20% of companies rated themselves “below average.” ” This is a problem.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

As the bricks and mortar retailer is attacked by eCommerce pure plays—Amazon in North America, Alibaba in China, and Flipcart in India—assortment and excitement in the store become paramount to lure customers. We would love your input as we close the survey. Why Is It More Important Now?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 31, 2014

When the added costs of transportation and inventory working capital impacts are added, there is a solid logic to bringing manufacturing back to North America. Mexico has become more attractive, and many companies are looking at alternative sourcing in Latin and South America.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 19, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published survey report that provides important observations on the existing state of domestic and international logistics visibility levels in North America. The survey, conducted in March 2022, involved upwards of 350 logistics executives across North America.

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Logility

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Dan Gilmore at Supply Chain Digest has some interesting survey numbers that may light a fire under some demand planning teams. In the same survey as few as 5% of companies ranked their demand planning capabilities as excellent while nearly 20% of companies rated themselves “below average.” ” This is a problem.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2023

I attend this conference every year, but this time, strolling the exhibition floor and surveying the 110+ technology providers’ latest wares, I was struck by a dichotomy. Rob is Group Director, Planning & Logistics at Coca-Cola North America.

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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. This level of consumer activity has translated into record volumes of home deliveries.

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SCM Research

JULY 30, 2014

A premium resource, dedicated to academic positions in logistics, is the Academic Hiring Survey (pdf), provided by The Ohio State University. Akadeus offers an interesting collection of open positions in business schools worldwide.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

The goods flow through 2 import centers, 14 strategically located distribution centers in North America, 66 final mile shipping hubs, and nearly 1,700 branch locations. Their associate engagement survey allows Ferguson to understand the driver’s impacting engagement across their 31,000 employees. Across the US, Ferguson has 6.5

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 23, 2021

In this episode of 3 Minutes in the Loop, ToolsGroup’s General Manager for North America David Barton breaks down the reasons why there is a supply chain talent shortage, and the role of automation in the shift from tactical activities to more strategic and long-term priorities for planners. Check out the video below. Transcript.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Supply Chain Insights research found that out of 110 survey respondents, 79 (72%) have a SCND process in place. The survey was conducted online among professionals from a variety of industries, including industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, retail, CPG and pharma. Out of those 79, only 19% rated their process as very effective.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

The February 2020 study was conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Ivalua and is based on a survey of 409 finance, procurement and supply chains decision makers throughout North America and Europe , as well as several in depth interviews. About Ivalua.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Looking at the share of total weekly sailings being blanked on the Asia-North America West Coast trade, blank sailings clearly improved during 2023 and dropped below 10% in June with a slight uptick in early July., Currently less than 20% of the shippers surveyed have the ocean visibility at customer order and product level.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Supply Chain Insights research found that out of 110 survey respondents, 79 (72%) have a SCND process in place. ” The survey was conducted online among professionals from a variety of industries, including industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, retail, CPG and pharma. .” What are they looking for in SCND technology?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe. This survey-based research gathers quantitative data as well as information on practices or performance drivers. I asked him to provide his perspective on today’s warehouse labor dynamics.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 25, 2020

Will the trend toward a return to “regional manufacturing” boost volumes in over the road transportation in North America as manufacturers move away from Asian overseas operations? In a recent Gartner survey titled “Weathering the Supply Chain Storm”, Raman said, “Already in 2018 and 2019, the U.S.-China

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

And a FourKites survey of 350+ supply chain leaders tells us that the past few years of supply chain disruptions — including COVID-19, market volatility, global political conflict, material shortages and extreme weather events — drove 73% of respondents to begin investing in supply chain visibility, with 46% planning to invest more in 2023.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 3, 2021

Our recently launched 2021 Logistics Executive Survey aims to seek out the “New Normal of Logistics.” The survey tracks the pulse of the market as logistics operations are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic to periods of adjustments, redefinition, and eventually a new equilibrium. Importance of Sustainability is Growing in Logistics.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2019

Now Gartner reports that SCP BPO is gaining traction ( Market Guide for Supply Chain Planning BPO or BPaaS, 29 July 2019 ), particularly in North America and Europe. According to a survey by APQC, bottom performers planning costs four times more than top performers ($22.77 Those companies also reduced planning spend. million.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 16, 2023

Featuring over fifty Gartner experts and more than 140 research-driven sessions, this year’s conference gathered over 3,700 supply chain professionals from across North America and beyond. Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 has wrapped up its 3-day event in Orlando, Florida. Looking for a snapshot of the key highlights?

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ivalua

APRIL 30, 2019

Ivalua has announced the findings of a worldwide survey of supply chain, procurement and finance business leaders, on the status of their digital transformations, the obstacles encountered and keys to success. Digital transformation often fails because of an inability to onboard suppliers and poor user adoption. About Ivalua.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. A recent Thomas survey found that 64% of manufacturing companies are likely to “bring production and sourcing back to North America” in view of COVID-19.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 14, 2024

Reinforcing last year’s survey trending, the 2024 data indicates that supply chain professionals continue to benefit from strong demand coupled with what are depicted as significant salary increases and increased job satisfaction levels. The 2024 total compensation median compares to $98,570 reported in the 2023 survey.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

This segment also distributes a broad range of non-Cardinal branded products and provides supply chain services to hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers in North America. The medical segment’s supply chain consists of 61 North American distribution centers and 27 global manufacturing plants.

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Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 27, 2018

New survey finds that only 27% of companies have structured, quantitative assessment of financial impact related to supply chains. Today’s procurement landscape is evolving, as is the role of today’s procurement leaders,” said Bill DeMartino, General Manager of North America at riskmethods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

The company has 11 production facilities across North America and China. Ideally, IBP adds a stronger financial perspective to the process that in theory optimally balances customer service with profitability and even cash flow. GEON, headquartered in Westlake Ohio, has about 1000 employees.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

XPO Logistics to Acquire 3PD, the Largest Provider of Heavy Goods, Last-Mile Logistics in North America. Oracle Delivers Transformational Capabilities with New In-Memory Applications for Oracle Value Chain Planning. HighJump Software Acquires Evenex. SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013.

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