The Global Customer Report 2019

Published on: May 14, 2019

There is no doubt that the supply chain and logistics sector is undergoing an important transformation as new technological solutions come into everyday use, driven by market trends. The advent of increasing customer demands is making organizations realise they need to invest in providing the information that their customer wants… visibility!

The Global Logistics Report 2019

Published on: May 14, 2019

Keeping up to date with trends is crucial to keep pace and improve market positioning. And as the supply chain and logistics sector is undergoing a drastic transformation driven by customer demands keeping pace is more important than ever.Keeping up to date with trends is crucial to keep pace and improve market positioning. And as the supply chain and logistics sector is undergoing a drastic transformation driven by customer demands keeping pace is more important than ever.

Dynamic Distribution Disruption 2019 State of Retail Supply Chain Report

Published on: May 14, 2019

With retailers expecting 40% of sales to come from e-commerce within the next five years, the bricks-and-mortar store will be changed forever and every part of the retail supply chain will need to become smarter and more customer-centric in order to thrive. Download this report now to find out where the retail supply chain will transform, where the key capability gaps are and how companies are innovating to remain ahead of the competition in 2019.

Supply Chain Hot Trends 2019

Published on: May 14, 2019

Blockchain, automation, artificial intelligence and digitization - 2019 is shaping up to be a year of exciting technological innovation. These are some of the critical trends we have discovered as part of our major industry-wide survey and analysis, all of which has been put into eft’s brand-new report!

Eft in conversation with Rufus McNeil, Head of Transformation, DHL supply chain

Published on: Jan 18, 2019

Across the logistics industry, digital transformations are in full swing. With nearly every European provider at a different stage of this process, it is vital to both tackle the requirements of today and stay alert to how the digital future will affect your company.

Eft sat down with Rufus McNeil, Head of Transformation at DHL Supply Chain to discuss some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities that are facing the logistics industry, and ask how DHL are assessing, adapting and reacting to the many changes that technological advancement have created.

In this interview, we cover issues including:

  • The biggest barriers to the digital transformation process
  • Assessing the hype around Blockchain technology in logistics
  • IT talent shortages in the logistics industry

Taking a Look into Supply Chain’s Crystal Ball

Published on: Nov 28, 2018

The supply chain industry is drastically changing. The rise of “digital supply chain” has created many opportunities and challenges for the industry. To help you keep up with the latest market trends and still have time to do your day job, we have created a succinct three-part report outlining the latest developments in the industry.

The ‘Taking a Look into Supply Chain’s Crystal Ball’ report features technologies being implemented by early adopters, technology in development, and even technologies that are mostly theoretical but are set to keep transforming the industry.

Upgrading the Supply Chain for Omnichannel Retail

Published on: Oct 19, 2018

In this exclusive whitepaper, leading retail executives map out the most crucial steps to achieve supply chain success and what the right tools are to overcome the biggest challenges at each step. Get insights into how to fix the supply chain and that critical last mile with data analytics, network upgrades, and partnerships and get a critical insight into the future of retail.

The State of Logistics Technology

Published on: Oct 19, 2018

Artificial intelligence, blockchain, robotic process automation, and the internet of things all promise enormous changes for logistics but what should you be focusing on to drive value for your and your customers? This report reveals the state and trajectory of logistics technology through expert insights derived from over 230 industry professionals. 

The Last Mile Retail Study, 2018

Published on: May 1, 2018

Eft surveyed 129 supply chain executives from retailers, manufacturers and brands alongside 194 executives from leading global logistics providers. The audience surveyed covered both North American and European markets. No individual responses were considered in any capacity to preserve anonymity of the respondents.

Supply Chain Innovation Study

Published on: Apr 17, 2018

Innovation has gone from something reserved for start-ups or ‘The Big 5’ – Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft – to buzzword du jour. However, in taking over today’s business zeitgeist, the concept has also become strategic. That is, innovation has become critical for businesses looking to adjust to modern technology and disruption. As such, despite ‘trending’, innovation needs to be considered seriously by the industry. This report seeks to spell out the state of innovation across the supply chain. It analyses the input of manufacturers, retailers and logistics providers.

 

The 2018 Supply Chain Study

Published on: Apr 17, 2018

AI and Warehouse Robotics are a couple of the buzz words inundating supply chain at the moment. What’s clear is that the industry is changing rapidly at the hands of technology. Beyond the hype, however, fundamental changes are taking place. RoI calculations are shifting, billions are being spent on technology such as AI and the composition of the supply chain workforce is changing. Fundamentally, successful supply chains need to continuously evolve to keep pace. Furthermore, innovation is playing a central role in driving this supply chain evolution; it means that the CSCO is working as a visionary in defining a business’s competitiveness. 

 

2018 Global Logistics Report

Published on: Apr 17, 2018

There’s no better time to be in the logistics service provider (LSP) industry than right now. This year’s Eye for Transport (EFT) report shows increased momentum and optimism more than ever. Accelerating eCommerce growth, disruptive technologies and digitalization blend together to create opportunities that’ll pivot how LSPs will conduct and reinvent their business models in 2018 and beyond.

Supply Chain Hot Trends Q1 & Q2 2018

Published on: Apr 17, 2018

Undoubtedly, supply chain is in the midst of unprecedented change. Technology and consumer behaviour have been prime culprits driving this evolution. However, because of the pace and scale of change, for every advancement that can be truly classified as a disruption, there is a buzzword or trend grabbing headline. This report aims to tackle both the headlines and the disruption in order to better understand where supply chain practitioners are really paying attention, where investments are flowing and what trends need to be kept in sight. 

 

2017 Supply Chain Trends Recap

Published on: Apr 17, 2018

Innovation has gone from something reserved for start-ups to a must-have for supply chains looking to adjust to digitalization and disruption. A perfect storm of huge technological advancement coupled with changing consumer habits means that all organizations within the industry will need to adapt in 2018.

The Last Mile Logistics Whitepaper, 2018

Published on: Apr 17, 2018

The last mile is bearing the brunt of the eCommerce boom. This is creating a set of unique challenges for all those involved. For example, as shoppers head online, retailers find themselves without the comfort and stability of brick and mortar for managing the customer experience. Logistics providers also face their own set of challenges. The last mile might be one of the highest growth sectors in the logistics industry, but it is also one of the most expensive. 

 

Supply Chain Hot Trends Q2 2017

Published on: Aug 8, 2017

Supply chain is in a constant state of change today. A perfect storm of huge technological advancement coupled with changing consumer habits has meant that all businesses within the industry are having to adapt. 

 

2017 Global Supply Chain Report

Published on: Jul 10, 2017

Supply chain has been in the midst of major change for many years now. eCommerce and mobile have really shifted how companies interact with their customers and consumers. Technology has also permeated every facet of the industry driving automation, cost-savings and increasing agility to market demands. This year, continued global shifts in demand, politics and strategy have added more complexity to the state of the supply chain. To help provide a better understanding of the state of the industry, we’ve polled 105 senior-level supply chain executives from manufacturers and retailers on the challenges, investments and shifts taking place in the industry. 

 

2017 European Supply Chain Report

Published on: Jul 10, 2017

Supply chain has been in the midst of major change for many years now. eCommerce and mobile have really shifted how companies interact with their customers and consumers. Technology has also permeated every facet of the industry driving automation, cost-savings and increasing agility to market demands. This year, continued global shifts in demand, politics and strategy have added more complexity to the state of the supply chain. To help provide a better understanding of the state of the industry, we’ve polled 105 senior-level supply chain executives from manufacturers and retailers on the challenges, investments and shifts taking place in the industry. 

 

The state of logistics technology - 2017

Published on: Jul 10, 2017

One of the only constants in logistics technology today has been its pace of change. After years of disruption at the hands of new technologies, logistics are only getting started. IT budgets continue to increase, focus shifts towards innovation and the logistics tech startup gains industry acceptance. 

 

Dynamic Distribution Disruption 2017 State of Retail Supply Chain Report

Published on: Jul 10, 2017

Retail is shifting from being where consumers purchase goods to being and industry chasing consumers. Many retailers have proactively identified that consumers hold a significant amount of power in the retail-consumer balance, however in practice, the supply chain is still playing catch-up. Consumers are becoming more embedded in every layer of retail - enabled by online and mobile technology. This means that for a retailer to be truly consumer-centric, the supply chain is going to have to become more consumer-friendly. 

 

2017 Global Logistics Report

Published on: Jul 10, 2017

While 2016 was a year of opportunity, 2017 is setting up to be a defining year for shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs). This year’s Eye for Transport (EFT) report shows that despite the rapid pace of change in the market, shippers and LSPs continue to improve the nature of their strategic relationships, recognize the value of technology and innovation, and anticipate growth outside their traditional businesses. 

 

How to Thrive in a World of Commoditized Logistics

Published on: Jul 10, 2017

Commoditization. That’s a scary word and it’s an industry trend that many of us working in logistics services have recognized as a growing threat. So it’s both refreshing and comforting to discover in this new EFT white paper, How to Thrive in a World of Commoditized Logistics, that leading shippers and thirdparty logistics (3PL) providers are already stepping up to not only survive but to thrive in this new environment.

Redefining Final Mile Delivery in the Age of the Customer

Published on: Feb 16, 2017

Retail has entered a new, digital world that has redefined the delivery process. For supply chain executives, the focus is shifting from how goods move from place to place, to providing the ultimate customer experience when shoppers receive (or need to return) them. This creates new challenges to improve the visibility, speed and real-time communication between retailers and their most valued customers, or risk losing competitive advantage.

Supply Chain Hot Trends Q3 and Q4 2016

Published on: Feb 9, 2017

The end of 2016 saw a flurry of activity in supply chain headlines. From technology to politics, the second half of 2016 really set-up a future of change for the industry. In this edition of the hot trends report, we explore blockchain, warehouse automation, talent and labor shortages, customer-centrism and anti-globalization.

Logistics Technology Report

Published on: Feb 9, 2017

Innovation and technology have been two significant topics that have dominated logistics over the past 5 years. We’ve seen the introduction of disruptive, innovative logistics start-ups as well as global technology businesses getting more heavily involved in logistics. However, has the core industry started to catch-up? 

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The State of Logistics Tech: 2015

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

The state of logistics technology in 2015 according to the 2015 Logistics Technology Survey based on the responses of 130 logistics executives working in IT

The 2015 3PL Contracting Report

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

  • Year on year increase in customer dissatisfaction 
  • 32% of manufacturer/retailer respondents expect their 3PL to have at least some expertise/knowledge of augmented reality
  • 30% of manufacturer/retailers expect 3PLs to have at least some expertise/ knowledge on drone delivery

Logistics M+A Activity, January 2014 – June 2015

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

2014-2015 was a year where acquisitions played a major role in supply chain and logistics headlines. In addition to XPO’s expansion into Europe, tech driven companies featured heavily in this year’s activity along-side major consolidation in Asia-Pacific as APL Logistics and Toll Global became targets of major Japanese LSPs. In this report you will find some analysis from some of eft’s M+A collaborators in addition to a snapshot of the major M+A deals that took place January 2014 – June 2015. 

Brazil SWOT Infographic

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

This infographic explores Brazil's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats and how supply chain and logistics will be affected.

Europe's most desirable logistics locations

Published on: Oct 17, 2013

This research was done by PROLOGIS, identifying the top 10 most desirable logistics European locations in 2013

European 3PL Warehousing Map

Published on: Oct 16, 2013

This European 3PL Warehouse Map is an interactive map listing all warehouses and capacity by country.

3PL Innovation Webinar

Published on: Oct 16, 2013

This 4 parts webinar covers 3PL relationship game changer

Global Chief Supply Chain Officer Strategy Report 

Published on: Sep 14, 2013

Through surveying supply chain executives from a variety of industries, eyefortransport have endeavoured to provide a detailed overview of the key concerns and priorities driving supply chain forward

Retail Supply Chain Report

Published on: Sep 3, 2013

The report is based on the responses of senior retail executives and results concentrate on the retail sector’s expected performance, supply chain priorities and concerns, planned investment in supply chain technology and perspectives on supply chain...

CSCO - The future of supply chain webinar

Published on: Jun 14, 2013

The future of supply chain webinar included talks by Greg Aimi, Robert Brenner and a Q&A

3PL Webinar 2013

Published on: Jun 14, 2013

Webinar: Developing Top Supply Chain & Logistics Talent

3PL CEO and COO Q&As Released – 11 new, candid interviews

Published on: May 31, 2013

We have just released our latest in a series of topical Q&As with the CEOs of some of North America’s largest and most respected third party logistics providers. This special issue of the series features speakers from the 3PL Summit 2012, sharing...

60% Reduction in Number of Customers Planning to Increase 3PL Use in North America

Published on: May 31, 2013

3PLs, 4PLs and customer companies who use their solutions have given their input into 3PL selection and contracting trends in a survey focused on the North American market

Warehouse Density Map of top North American 3PLs

Published on: May 31, 2013

This map lists the locations of over 1000 North American 3PL owned warehouses and shows the density of warehouses on a state by state basis

IT Strategy for Logistics CIOs

Published on: Jan 16, 2013

eyefortransport have just released the 2012-2013 Transport & Logistics CIO Report. The report is created from the responses of senior IT executives from logistics and transport companies from across the world, giving you exclusive global insight into...

Location Density Map of top North American 3PLs

Published on: Jan 10, 2013

eyefortransport has just put together a map of the location density of all of the major North American 3PLs. The map gives you a macro view of 3PL headquarters throughout the US and Canada, allowing you to understand the industry’s distribution across...

60% Reduction in Number of Customers Planning to Increase 3PL Use in North America

Published on: Nov 15, 2012

3PLs, 4PLs and customer companies who use their solutions have given their input into 3PL selection and contracting trends in a survey focused on the North American market.

3PL CEO and COO Q&As Released – 11 new, candid interviews

Published on: Nov 7, 2012

eyefortransport have just released their latest in a series of topical Q&As with the CEOs of some of North America’s largest and most respected third party logistics providers. This special issue of the series features speakers from the 3PL Summit...

Current Supply Chain Trends - executive global insight

Published on: Oct 17, 2012

Created from the responses of supply chain executives from retailers, manufacturers and solution providers to the industry eyefortransport's annual Chief Supply Chain Officer Strategy Report offers a unique snapshot of the current business value of...

Global 3PL & Logistics Outsourcing Strategy Report 2012

Published on: Oct 8, 2012

eyefortransport’s annual global survey of 3PLs and their customers gathered data from across the industry, to get a representative view of the how the relationship dynamics between these groups have changed, compared with previous years. The survey also...

Executive Insight into Cloud Technology Adoption and Use Trends

Published on: Oct 2, 2012

eyefortransport have just released the second part of the 3PL Technology Procurement Strategy Report Series. Results focus on key reasons for choosing vs. not choosing cloud technology, the general trends of cloud-based application, traits sought when...

3PL Technology Procurement Strategy - executive insight from solution providers

Published on: Oct 2, 2012

eyefortransport have put together a report on 3PL Technology Procurement Strategy.The report provides a great snapshot into the technology procurement strategies of 3PLs - with information on drivers for investment in technology, expected change in...

European Transport and Logistics Service Providers Map

Published on: Oct 2, 2012

eyefortransport have just created a map showing the top European Transport and Logistics Providers in 28 European countries, organised by revenue. You can also see data on transport volume, transport intensity and overall logistics expenses per company.

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The 2015 3PL Contracting Report

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

  • Year on year increase in customer dissatisfaction 
  • 32% of manufacturer/retailer respondents expect their 3PL to have at least some expertise/knowledge of augmented reality
  • 30% of manufacturer/retailers expect 3PLs to have at least some expertise/ knowledge on drone delivery

Logistics M+A Activity, January 2014 – June 2015

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

2014-2015 was a year where acquisitions played a major role in supply chain and logistics headlines. In addition to XPO’s expansion into Europe, tech driven companies featured heavily in this year’s activity along-side major consolidation in Asia-Pacific as APL Logistics and Toll Global became targets of major Japanese LSPs. In this report you will find some analysis from some of eft’s M+A collaborators in addition to a snapshot of the major M+A deals that took place January 2014 – June 2015. 

Brazil SWOT Infographic

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

This infographic explores Brazil's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats and how supply chain and logistics will be affected.

Successful inbound supply chain management

Published on: Mar 3, 2014

AEB's white paper provides you with five opportunities to optimize the planning, monitoring, and efficiency of your supply chain

Trucking Tech Infographic

Published on: Dec 16, 2013

EFT has just released an infographic on trucking IT, providing the industry with a snapshot on investment trends, impactful technologies and innovation gaps in the trucking space.

IT Strategy for Logistics CIOs

Published on: Jan 16, 2013

eyefortransport have just released the 2012-2013 Transport & Logistics CIO Report. The report is created from the responses of senior IT executives from logistics and transport companies from across the world, giving you exclusive global insight into...

Trucking Technology Info-Graphic

Published on: Sep 2, 2012

eyefortransport have just created a new info-graphic listing trucking technology solution providers and which areas each solution provider fits into the trucking industry. See in one place which solution providers are providing the latest technology...

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Supply Chain Hot Trends 2019

Published on: May 14, 2019

Blockchain, automation, artificial intelligence and digitization - 2019 is shaping up to be a year of exciting technological innovation. These are some of the critical trends we have discovered as part of our major industry-wide survey and analysis, all of which has been put into eft’s brand-new report!

Taking a Look into Supply Chain’s Crystal Ball

Published on: Nov 28, 2018

The supply chain industry is drastically changing. The rise of “digital supply chain” has created many opportunities and challenges for the industry. To help you keep up with the latest market trends and still have time to do your day job, we have created a succinct three-part report outlining the latest developments in the industry.

The ‘Taking a Look into Supply Chain’s Crystal Ball’ report features technologies being implemented by early adopters, technology in development, and even technologies that are mostly theoretical but are set to keep transforming the industry.

Upgrading the Supply Chain for Omnichannel Retail

Published on: Oct 19, 2018

In this exclusive whitepaper, leading retail executives map out the most crucial steps to achieve supply chain success and what the right tools are to overcome the biggest challenges at each step. Get insights into how to fix the supply chain and that critical last mile with data analytics, network upgrades, and partnerships and get a critical insight into the future of retail.

The Last Mile Retail Study, 2018

Published on: May 1, 2018

Eft surveyed 129 supply chain executives from retailers, manufacturers and brands alongside 194 executives from leading global logistics providers. The audience surveyed covered both North American and European markets. No individual responses were considered in any capacity to preserve anonymity of the respondents.

Supply Chain Innovation Study

Published on: Apr 17, 2018

Innovation has gone from something reserved for start-ups or ‘The Big 5’ – Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft – to buzzword du jour. However, in taking over today’s business zeitgeist, the concept has also become strategic. That is, innovation has become critical for businesses looking to adjust to modern technology and disruption. As such, despite ‘trending’, innovation needs to be considered seriously by the industry. This report seeks to spell out the state of innovation across the supply chain. It analyses the input of manufacturers, retailers and logistics providers.

 

The 2018 Supply Chain Study

Published on: Apr 17, 2018

AI and Warehouse Robotics are a couple of the buzz words inundating supply chain at the moment. What’s clear is that the industry is changing rapidly at the hands of technology. Beyond the hype, however, fundamental changes are taking place. RoI calculations are shifting, billions are being spent on technology such as AI and the composition of the supply chain workforce is changing. Fundamentally, successful supply chains need to continuously evolve to keep pace. Furthermore, innovation is playing a central role in driving this supply chain evolution; it means that the CSCO is working as a visionary in defining a business’s competitiveness. 

 

Supply Chain Hot Trends Q1 & Q2 2018

Published on: Apr 17, 2018

Undoubtedly, supply chain is in the midst of unprecedented change. Technology and consumer behaviour have been prime culprits driving this evolution. However, because of the pace and scale of change, for every advancement that can be truly classified as a disruption, there is a buzzword or trend grabbing headline. This report aims to tackle both the headlines and the disruption in order to better understand where supply chain practitioners are really paying attention, where investments are flowing and what trends need to be kept in sight. 

 

2017 Supply Chain Trends Recap

Published on: Apr 17, 2018

Innovation has gone from something reserved for start-ups to a must-have for supply chains looking to adjust to digitalization and disruption. A perfect storm of huge technological advancement coupled with changing consumer habits means that all organizations within the industry will need to adapt in 2018.

Supply Chain Hot Trends Q2 2017

Published on: Aug 8, 2017

Supply chain is in a constant state of change today. A perfect storm of huge technological advancement coupled with changing consumer habits has meant that all businesses within the industry are having to adapt. 

 

2017 Global Supply Chain Report

Published on: Jul 10, 2017

Supply chain has been in the midst of major change for many years now. eCommerce and mobile have really shifted how companies interact with their customers and consumers. Technology has also permeated every facet of the industry driving automation, cost-savings and increasing agility to market demands. This year, continued global shifts in demand, politics and strategy have added more complexity to the state of the supply chain. To help provide a better understanding of the state of the industry, we’ve polled 105 senior-level supply chain executives from manufacturers and retailers on the challenges, investments and shifts taking place in the industry. 

 

2017 European Supply Chain Report

Published on: Jul 10, 2017

Supply chain has been in the midst of major change for many years now. eCommerce and mobile have really shifted how companies interact with their customers and consumers. Technology has also permeated every facet of the industry driving automation, cost-savings and increasing agility to market demands. This year, continued global shifts in demand, politics and strategy have added more complexity to the state of the supply chain. To help provide a better understanding of the state of the industry, we’ve polled 105 senior-level supply chain executives from manufacturers and retailers on the challenges, investments and shifts taking place in the industry. 

 

Dynamic Distribution Disruption 2017 State of Retail Supply Chain Report

Published on: Jul 10, 2017

Retail is shifting from being where consumers purchase goods to being and industry chasing consumers. Many retailers have proactively identified that consumers hold a significant amount of power in the retail-consumer balance, however in practice, the supply chain is still playing catch-up. Consumers are becoming more embedded in every layer of retail - enabled by online and mobile technology. This means that for a retailer to be truly consumer-centric, the supply chain is going to have to become more consumer-friendly. 

 

Supply Chain Hot Trends Q3 and Q4 2016

Published on: Feb 9, 2017

The end of 2016 saw a flurry of activity in supply chain headlines. From technology to politics, the second half of 2016 really set-up a future of change for the industry. In this edition of the hot trends report, we explore blockchain, warehouse automation, talent and labor shortages, customer-centrism and anti-globalization.

Logistics Technology Report

Published on: Feb 9, 2017

Innovation and technology have been two significant topics that have dominated logistics over the past 5 years. We’ve seen the introduction of disruptive, innovative logistics start-ups as well as global technology businesses getting more heavily involved in logistics. However, has the core industry started to catch-up? 

Maintaining Control in a Customer-Centric Supply Chain

Published on: Feb 9, 2017

This report explores the reshaping of the customer-business relationship and how businesses can best position themselves to gain value from this relationship.

Winning Omnichannel Supply Chain in Retail

Published on: Nov 10, 2016

An end-to-end roadmap from forecasting to planning to execution to the last mile

Supply Chain Hot Trends

Published on: Jul 4, 2016

This research includes responses from 400 industry executives comprising of 35% logistics providers, 32% retailers and manufacturers and 33% solution providers. We have supplemented the survey analysis with information gained from qualitative research eft has conducted over the last 6 months with industry executives from each of the above segments. 

Chief Supply Chain Officer Report 2016

Published on: Jul 4, 2016

This report was the product of a survey of 300 supply chain executives, including 44% manufacturers and retailers (shippers), 22% logistics providers and 35% solution providers. It aims to explore some of the key forces affecting supply chain today, and how manufacturers and retailers are coping with the new realities of a modern supply chain.

The Internet of Things (IoT) in Supply Chain and Logistics

Published on: Jul 4, 2016

IoT is changing the way supply chain and logistics are managed. We polled 600 supply chain decision-makers to learn about their existing and future plans for leveraging IoT within their operations.

A few of the topics include:

  • Biggest supply chain challenges faced today
  • Most popular operational visibility technology
  • ROI timing and expectations

The State of the Hi-tech Supply Chain Industry Report

Published on: Apr 7, 2016

The hi-tech industry has gone through some significant changes over the last 5 years driven primarily by shifts in consumer demand. This era is hitting a state of maturity as global demand wavers and hi-tech supply chains are left keeping on top of fluctuating demand. Areas of clear revenue for hi-tech companies are still abound. Aftermarket sales is starting to show real ROI while risk mitigation is becoming more and more advanced. That being said, the year ahead is going to be a challenge. How are hi-tech companies going to adapt to mixed global demand?

The Top 10 Logistics Locations Revealed and Explained

Published on: Apr 7, 2016

Warehousing has become one of the most important aspects of supply chain and logistics in recent years, driven by such things as the eCommerce boom, and shifting global demand. As such, selecting the right warehousing location is no longer just a cost, but a strategic decision.

To help supply chain executives make these decisions, eft and Prologis have been able to determine Europe’s top ten most desirable logistics locations based off the input of over 170 European supply chain and logistics decision-makers from organizations that occupy European logistics property.

Dynamic Distribution Disruption Retail Report Infographic

Published on: Apr 7, 2016

How are retailers tackling the challenge of aligning inventory perfectly with fluctuating demand?

Hot Trends in Supply Chain Fall/Winter 2015

Published on: Apr 7, 2016

Supply chain is moving at 100 miles an hour. We look to capture some of the trends dominating the conversations we’re having with the industry in our bi-yearly hot-trends survey of supply chain executives. This winter, we explored the following themes:

  • The heated mergers and acquisitions that have been taking place in logistics
  • The imminent rise in interest rates in the U.S.
  • Economic challenges in China
  • Predictive analytics

Dynamic Distribution Disruption Retail Report

Published on: Apr 7, 2016

This report presents meaningful information on the following retail topics:

  • Demand planning
  • Aligning inventory supply with customer demand (being demand-driven)
  • The criticality of supply chain visibility, omnichannel and supply chain technology
  • The important impacts on supply chains of final delivery, eCommerce, reverse logistics and predictive analytics
  • The opportunities of combining distribution and fulfillment and of utilizing stores as a part of the eCommerce supply chain.

Additional Analysis by Jim Tompkins

The Innovators and the Disruptors – The New Businesses Tackling Supply Chain

Published on: Sep 25, 2015

The supply chain is currently enjoying incredible change as technology, new innovative business models and start-ups are changing the way goods are brought to market.

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The state of logistics technology - 2017

Published on: Jul 10, 2017

One of the only constants in logistics technology today has been its pace of change. After years of disruption at the hands of new technologies, logistics are only getting started. IT budgets continue to increase, focus shifts towards innovation and the logistics tech startup gains industry acceptance. 

 

Supply Chain Hot Trends Q3 and Q4 2016

Published on: Feb 9, 2017

The end of 2016 saw a flurry of activity in supply chain headlines. From technology to politics, the second half of 2016 really set-up a future of change for the industry. In this edition of the hot trends report, we explore blockchain, warehouse automation, talent and labor shortages, customer-centrism and anti-globalization.

Logistics Technology Report

Published on: Feb 9, 2017

Innovation and technology have been two significant topics that have dominated logistics over the past 5 years. We’ve seen the introduction of disruptive, innovative logistics start-ups as well as global technology businesses getting more heavily involved in logistics. However, has the core industry started to catch-up? 

Maintaining Control in a Customer-Centric Supply Chain

Published on: Feb 9, 2017

This report explores the reshaping of the customer-business relationship and how businesses can best position themselves to gain value from this relationship.

Supply Chain Hot Trends

Published on: Jul 4, 2016

This research includes responses from 400 industry executives comprising of 35% logistics providers, 32% retailers and manufacturers and 33% solution providers. We have supplemented the survey analysis with information gained from qualitative research eft has conducted over the last 6 months with industry executives from each of the above segments. 

The Internet of Things (IoT) in Supply Chain and Logistics

Published on: Jul 4, 2016

IoT is changing the way supply chain and logistics are managed. We polled 600 supply chain decision-makers to learn about their existing and future plans for leveraging IoT within their operations.

A few of the topics include:

  • Biggest supply chain challenges faced today
  • Most popular operational visibility technology
  • ROI timing and expectations

The State of the Hi-tech Supply Chain Industry Report

Published on: Apr 7, 2016

The hi-tech industry has gone through some significant changes over the last 5 years driven primarily by shifts in consumer demand. This era is hitting a state of maturity as global demand wavers and hi-tech supply chains are left keeping on top of fluctuating demand. Areas of clear revenue for hi-tech companies are still abound. Aftermarket sales is starting to show real ROI while risk mitigation is becoming more and more advanced. That being said, the year ahead is going to be a challenge. How are hi-tech companies going to adapt to mixed global demand?

Dynamic Distribution Disruption Retail Report Infographic

Published on: Apr 7, 2016

How are retailers tackling the challenge of aligning inventory perfectly with fluctuating demand?

Hot Trends in Supply Chain Fall/Winter 2015

Published on: Apr 7, 2016

Supply chain is moving at 100 miles an hour. We look to capture some of the trends dominating the conversations we’re having with the industry in our bi-yearly hot-trends survey of supply chain executives. This winter, we explored the following themes:

  • The heated mergers and acquisitions that have been taking place in logistics
  • The imminent rise in interest rates in the U.S.
  • Economic challenges in China
  • Predictive analytics

XPO Logistics, DSV, Damco, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and more reveal key IT investments for your logistics business

Published on: Oct 22, 2015

As technology continues to influence the way logistics companies do business it’s also driving the evolving role of the CIO, as it metamorphosis from a tactical enabler to strategic and innovative visionary. In light of this, eft has taken the opportunity to speak with some senior IT decision makers in the industry about the future of technology and its role within the IT department.

The Innovators and the Disruptors – The New Businesses Tackling Supply Chain

Published on: Sep 25, 2015

The supply chain is currently enjoying incredible change as technology, new innovative business models and start-ups are changing the way goods are brought to market.

Is EDI dead? We asked 200 Supply Chain Executives on Their Thoughts

Published on: Sep 25, 2015

With data playing an ever increasing role in supply chain, eft wanted to explore one of the technologies that has been a mainstay of data interchange for over 30 years – EDI. Why does it still exist? Do people in the industry really like it?

Achieving Actionable INSIGHTS into Profitability with DHL Express

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

In this webinar, DHL Express answers questions that are common for any company trying to understand profitability such as:

  • Which customers are your most and least profitable?
  • Which customers are not meeting transaction commitments?
  • Where do operational costs not line up with revenue?
  • Is all business good business?
  • How do you balance the demand of increased service without giving up market share, revenue, EBIT, or a combination of all three? 

The Airbnb for Warehousing? - New Business Models, Innovation, ROI Webinar

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

Steve Banker, Service Director, Supply Chain Management, ARC Advisory Group, Karl Siebrecht, Co-Founder and CEO, FLEXE and Dhruv Agarwal, CEO, True Fabriation discuss FLEXE's business model, and how it's set to disrupt traditional warehousing.

Augmented Reality and Logistics

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

Markus Kuchkelhaus, Director - Trend Research, DHL Customer Solutions and Innovation joins Dr. Steve Brady, CEO, Supply Chain Innovations Today to discuss the benefits of augmented reality.

The Sharing Economy and the Future of the Transportation Industry

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

Logistics is in a very exciting space as technology is allowing companies to re-thing how they’re doing business. One of the models that has been grabbing headlines in the last year has been the ‘sharing economy’ – using technology to allow individuals or organization to share the excess capacity of their assets – generally goods or services – to maximize returns.

In an effort to better understand how the sharing economy is affecting logistics, eft asked Robert Nathan, LoadDelivered’s CEO to provide some insight from his vantage-point.

IoT - What's really in it for logistics?

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

In an effort to better understand the Internet of Things and what it means for logistics, eft engaged with IoT experts at the global IT service provider, Luxoft, for answers.

In this interview we discuss everything from IoT’s history to its ROI in logistics companies. We look at how organizations should be incorporating IoT into their strategies and the costs to become a connected business.

The Role Start-ups Play in the Hi-tech Supply Chain

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

A break-down of the role start-ups play in the hi-tech supply chain, from innovators to drivers of the industry.

The State of Logistics Tech: 2015

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

The state of logistics technology in 2015 according to the 2015 Logistics Technology Survey based on the responses of 130 logistics executives working in IT

The 2015 Logistics Technology Report

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

How will IoT, 3D Printing, Drones, Driverless Vehicles and Augmented Reality play out in the industry? Will investment strategies change for companies as new technologies impact the way the business is done? Will the CIO’s role continue to evolve from operations to strategy? Will the role of the CIO get churned into that of the COO? We don’t’ have all the answers, but this report will provide you with a unique glimpse into how technology and logistics are coming together.

The Rise of Automated, Real-time Visibility

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

  • Real-time visibility very important, and is one of the top challenges as supply chain processes go
  • Large % of processes involve the exchange of information with partners and often results in manual processes
  • Profitability and increase companies capacity are the two key drivers for why automating manual processes happens
  • 16% currently do not use EDI
  • Cost, lack of real-time and difficulty to implement are the top challenges when it comes to EDI n 14% have no current plans related to EDI, and 29% are outsourcing EDI implementation to a partner
  • 60% have teams of analysts, data analysts, or data scientists, when it comes to handling logistics and supply chain information in their organization

IoT Pack - The potential of IoT on Supply Chain and Logistics

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

This pack contains:

  • Presentations by Zebra, Avnet, Cirrus Link and Jabil
  • Articles by Dr. Steve Brady and Karen Reddington
  • Interview with Michael Minkevich – VP Technology Services, Luxoft l Anders Brown – MD IoT Practice, Luxoft l Patrick Corcoran – Director of Analyst & Advisor Relations, Luxoft

The Impact of Big Data on the Supply Chain

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

This Pack Contains:

  • 3 exclusive interviews and presentations with the industry experts, exploring the biggest opportunities in big data
  • Industry analysis from the recent big data survey of over 200 supply chain and logistic executives
  • Snapshot into Lora Cecere’s latest research on supply chain big data

3D Printing and the Impact on Supply Chain and Logistics

Published on: Jul 15, 2015

This package includes:

  • Opinion pieces from the experts on this game-changing phenomenon
  • 3 presentations and video interviews exploring the biggest challenges and opportunities related to 3D printing
  • Insight and analysis from the recent 3D printing survey of over 250 supply chain and logistic executives

Logistics and Transport IT Executive Infographic

Published on: Jan 24, 2014

eft, in collaboration with HP, have created an infographic on the biggest challenges and trends facing the logistics IT industry for 2014.

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