Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published yesterday, “Trust the Network: The Way Forward in Achieving Transportation Desired Outcomes.” The research, based on a survey of over 300 transportation professionals conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Transporeon, explores several questions: How much room for improvement do you believe still exists in current transportation management processes? What are your top desired outcomes from...
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It may contradict the jejune views of some social critics who view most employers as heartless, mustache-twirling Simon Legrees, but recent research shows that the physical health and mental well-being of employees will be the overwhelming concern of companies over the next six months. The extent of this concern was on full display in a survey of nearly 1,100 C-suite executives, human resources professionals and...
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Just when things couldn’t possibly get any crazier, 2020 finally came to a close. Over the year, COVID-19 introduced even greater complexity into the already difficult work of supply chain planning–and changed supply chain from a practitioner-focused topic to everyday dinner table conversation. We’ve found our customers are urgently seeking ways to better plan around supply chain demand volatility and improve how they source materials and products...
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As worldwide e-commerce revenues rose more than 20% from 2019 to 2020, technology stepped in to accommodate the growth. Vehicle, robotic, and software automation altered the supply chain landscape in a matter of months according to ABI Research. These changes are expected to continue as both consumer and business digital and contactless behaviors become entrenched. Evidence of these activities is that limited trials that began...
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The saying goes- the only thing staying the same is that everything keeps changing. And the statement becomes especially true with supply chain management. It’s crucial to track the 2021 trends in the supply chain needed for success. Advanced solutions that mirror these trends will enable success in the coming year. During a year of significant disruptions, that sentiment holds extra true. According to SupplyChainBrain, “The supply-chain industry stands...
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Many small and medium-sized businesses make use of supply chain management consulting services in some way. The value of supply chain consultant services is higher right now due to the increased demand for more. Because of the value consultants can bring to the table and their impact on supply chain system networks, consultancy services are likely to be among the most significant things to affect networks next year....
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The reworking of supply chains has a simple purpose of fitting the new world economy’s needs and demands. And freight data sharing platforms had already started before the mess of 2020 began. Additionally, the shift towards digital media and reinvented processes of global supply chains continues still today. Supply chain evolution is highly focused on market sub-segments, especially on those within the middle class. According to Supply Chain...
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Within the shipping and logistics industry, several processes are essential to proper operations. Autonomous logistics management is an integral part of the process and includes many use cases applied to practically any niche within the market today. With the healthy growth of e-commerce, industrial automation processes are essential. Here are five such use cases that managers need to be aware of heading into 2021 as they embrace...
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Peak season gets more extensive and more demanding every year. And the upcoming peak season is expected to shatter records. As reported by Supply Chain Dive, “2020 has been a slow year for retailers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the upcoming sales are a great opportunity to boost sales and make up for the lost revenue. But at the same time, it’s going to be an insanely busy...
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As companies gear up for peak season, it’s essential to realize that parcel peak surcharges will be significantly different from previous years. UPS, FedEx, and USPS are already predicting historic parcel demands, and practically zero indications have appeared to slow the trend. As a result, it’s essential to realize a few things about parcel surcharges going into peak season 2020. So, let’s give you 5...
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