Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A recent study of home delivery sustainability found that 83% of consumers aged 18-24 and 71% of 25-34-year-olds consider the environment when making a purchase, compared to only 43% of consumers aged 65 and older.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Their focus on customer satisfaction is evident in their highly referenceable customer base and the ROI-driven case studies they provide, showcasing significant cost savings and efficiency improvements for their clients1. In addition to their robust TMS, 3G emphasizes the importance of continuous innovation and customer-centric solutions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2023

If you would like to participate in a current research study, we would love your help and participation in the contract manufacturing study. This gap of 48% between manufacturing and procurement is the highest seen in studies across the decade. We are trying to assess the value of a network in managing contract manufacturing.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

We started as purely modelers, did the study, and handed it off. To avoid generating an analysis that is not implemented, “we try and get the regions on board up front so that they are involved in the modeling process,” Mr. Botham said. That’s not what we’re doing anymore.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

He leads a team of market experts who study every facet of the logistics industry to bring the best available insight to customers. About Ken Adamo Ken Adamo serves as the Chief of Analytics at DAT Freight & Analytics. He is responsible for driving strategy, customer engagement, and industry analysis.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2021

In the past study, of 600 companies studied, 4% make a list. If you take the study, you will be invited to a closed roundtable to discuss the output. We would love to have your input on the study. This study closes this week so that we can finish it for the Global Summit. It seems easy, right? Trust me; it is not.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2025

graduate of Cornell University, Catania studied Applied Economics and Political Science, and was a Cornell Tradition Fellow. At M-Dot, Catania led his team to win the Amazon Web Services Start-Up Challenge, besting more than 1,500 companies from 23 countries.A

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AIMMS

AUGUST 3, 2020

In the current context, you may benefit from studying multiple resource utilization what-if scenarios to accommodate your production plan accordingly. Using AIMMS S&OP Navigator, you can quickly simulate the impact of capacity shutdowns and study other resource utilization scenarios to ensure resource requirements.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

The study showed that the workforce problem is pervasive, with 76% of respondents indicating they are facing notable shortages. The study also provided insight into what companies are doing to address it. The research report What Are Companies Doing to Survive the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2023

Home delivery and sustainability are two topics that I have written about quite a bit in the last few years, and Descartes just released its home delivery sustainability consumer sentiment study, so the timing seemed perfect. By doing the study for multiple years, you can start to see trends emerging.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In other words, they didn’t study supply chain or logistics in college, or start their careers in the field, but they eventually landed in the industry, fell in love with it, and have never looked. When talking to logistics professionals over the years, a common thread emerges – they almost all fell into this industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Packed with real-world case studies and actionable strategies, this playbook is essential for both seasoned professionals and newcomers. Track Interest : Identify opportunities and guide prospects through your pipeline effectively. Follow Up Consistently : Convert leads into loyal customers with proactive engagement.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 29, 2024

Then build business case studies (think back to your business school case studies) describing the opportunity. Put your case studies in your briefcase. Focus on first principles. Gather a group of peers in a room and analyze the business opportunity to improve order reliability. Ask the five why(s).

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 25, 2024

For the past decade, I have been studying these patterns. Studying Performance of the Gartner Top 25 Award Winners Plotting corporate patterns against peer group performance through orbit charts enables a quick understanding of supply chain excellence. By charting the performance against peer groups, I could see the story.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2024

One of my favorite case studies was Campbells in 2014. See the World Kitchen case study in the Agility Report. Until the study, Michael Huber, leader of the Supply Chain Center of Excellence, had no idea that the current processes led to decisions that were four-to-ten months later than the market. So, bear with me.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

That’s exactly what the recent study “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity” concluded. 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.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

In fact, in our Supply Chains to Admire analysis, we find that this is true in twenty-five of twenty-eight industry sectors studied. No company met the criteria in seventeen of the twenty-six sectors studied. The study, now in its eighth year, varies slightly year by year, as industry leaders jockey for position.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

In his speech, he shared a case study on improving logistics costs in the face of variability through advancements in AI. A Case Study In my presentation, I treaded lightly; the Pfizer team sat in the audience. The primary dialogue was on improving conventional models with AI engines. I followed a professor from MIT.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

But one thing you notice as you go to omnichannel software vendor’s web sites and examine customer case studies, the case studies may talk about retailers growing their revenues by 100% or more, but none talk about how much profitability grew. These new order fulfillment paths allowed retailers to rapidly grow sales.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

As a pioneer in warehouse technology and the development of solutions that empower warehouse workers, Lucas Systems recently commissioned a research study and developed the first Voice of the Warehouse Worker Insights. More market study insights can be found here. **. Assure safety by taking over more dangerous tasks.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 14, 2025

Enterprise-level manufacturers often struggle with their warehouse operations; when left unaddressed, the issues compound reducing productivity, wasting resources and increasing costs.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Researchers from the Technical University of Berlin explored that question in a recent study. Does social loafing, defined as reduced individual effort on a task performed in a team compared to a task performed alone, occur in human–robot teams?

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The Ivalua-commissioned study, conducted by Coleman Parkes, found that Brexit was having a bigger impact on supply chains than the war in Ukraine (76%), rising energy costs (71%) and COVID-19 (59%). Yet, according to a study from Procurious , only 24% of executive teams have fast-tracked investments in new technology for procurement.”.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 1, 2020

From a recent sponsored study by LNS Research and Dassault Systèmes on the factory of the future titled, “Industrial Transformation is Changing How We Run Our Factories,” it’s noted the FoF is not a checklist of emerging technologies to implement, nor is it a single point in the evolution of manufacturing.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A recent study by McKinsey emphasizes that incorporating variability and uncertainty into forecasting models is crucial for navigating a rapidly evolving business landscape. Companies that rely solely on deterministic models are struggling to keep up with demand fluctuations. Forecast Accuracy vs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2022

” I don’t have the answers, but I am actively studying the market to help business leaders figure out the questions they should ask to drive performance improvements. ” I am currently working on an ebook of what I feel are the most impactful client case studies from my two decades as an analyst. What Worked.

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SCM Research

JUNE 9, 2023

Furthermore, exploring the history of globalization, studying supply chain laws, and understanding the circular economy can guide us toward sustainable and ethical practices. It is equally essential to study the role of digitalization in shaping global commerce.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

The study highlighted a number of areas where these gaps arose. Other major studies conducted in the same time frame have suggested that resilience should be the highest priority across the board; this study seems to have a different overall outcome. Gap between supply chain and procurement.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

On top of this, after demand has been adjusted, demand simulations can be run to study the behavior of your resources over time as demand continues to increase or decrease. . You can study optimal sourcing locations while minimizing both production and distribution costs. Evaluating Potential for Reshoring .

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

But, I want to understand this more, and as a result, I have a new study in the field to gain additional insights, and I would love your input. In 2012, I placed the first alignment study in the field. In my research, I find that the lack of alignment has a direct impact to value (operating margin and market price to book value).

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