Stat of the Week: Page 2
Each week, Supply Chain Dive takes a look at a report, survey or indicator for a glimpse of present and future trends. Look out for these articles in your inbox by subscribing to Supply Chain Dive: Operations.
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Retailers look to outsource more e-commerce fulfillment
Consumer expectations are driving retailers to fulfill orders more efficiently and accurately, requiring a strategic approach that may involve a hybrid of insourced and outsourced fulfillment operations.
By Matt Leonard • July 30, 2019 -
Textile waste has increased 811% since 1960
More clothing is being purchased than ever before, but these items are worn fewer times, leading to skyrocketing waste.
By Matt Leonard • July 23, 2019 -
Industrial water use down nearly 43% since 1985
The United States Geological Survey credits regulations for the drop in water use in industrial and public supply over the last decade.
By Matt Leonard • July 16, 2019 -
A third of supply chain pros use robotics, but cost and ROI remain barriers
The adoption of robotics in the warehouse could take off when the technology masters the ability to take over picking, one expert said.
By Matt Leonard • July 09, 2019 -
Report: Supply chains cause 40% of food waste in North America
As companies and countries move forward with plans to reduce food waste, they'll need better data.
By Matt Leonard • July 02, 2019 -
IT line items grow by millions as supply chains seek efficiency, speed
Warehouse owners are increasingly investing in top-of-the-line warehouse management systems along with cloud-based technology to help their operations run more efficiently.
By Matt Leonard • June 25, 2019 -
Devices are a 1st step to warehouse automation
Warehouse professionals currently see automation as a way to augment or assist human workers, but full automation is expected in the near future.
By Matt Leonard • June 18, 2019 -
Inventories grew by $123.7B in first quarter
This was the third straight quarter in which inventories grew by tens of billions of dollars as companies import goods ahead of tariffs.
By Matt Leonard • June 10, 2019 -
53% of manufacturers see increased margins with dropshipping
Beyond better margins, respondents to a recent survey reported dropshipping improved the relationship between manufacturers and retailers.
By Matt Leonard • June 04, 2019 -
Majority of warehouse workers make more than $12 per hour
In current labor conditions, operations managers must offer better benefits than their competitors to attract and retain talent.
By Matt Leonard • May 28, 2019 -
Report: Adoption of wearable operations tech to reach 90% in next decade
Experts predict wearable tech, including head-mounted displays and augmented reality tools, will be the new norm in warehouses by 2028.
By Matt Leonard • May 21, 2019 -
Warehouse employment highly concentrated in urban areas
There are tens of thousands of open jobs in the logistics sector, but a look at the latest county-level data shows many warehouse jobs are highly concentrated in urban areas.
By Matt Leonard • May 14, 2019 -
Returns grow with e-commerce, reach 10% of sales
The returned merchandise is challenging retailers to refine their reverse logistics and detect fraudulent returns.
By Matt Leonard • May 07, 2019 -
Supply chains struggle to find talent to fill digital skills gap
65% of respondents say they struggle with hiring top talent at their company, a figure that has shown little change over the last four years.
By Matt Leonard • April 30, 2019 -
Autonomous vehicles, drones still face supply chain skeptics
Fourteen percent of respondents now say they use these technologies today, but another 32% say they are unlikely to adopt.
By Matt Leonard • April 23, 2019 -
Predictive analytics for operations grows 76% in 2 years
The data from MHI's annual report shows interest is growing in predictive technology. Now it's just about finding the talent necessary to implement it.
By Matt Leonard • April 16, 2019 -
A majority of retailers struggle with inventory forecasting
A survey by Wakefield Research and Bossa Nova Robotics found 87% of respondents believe inaccurate inventory contributes more to revenue loss than theft.
By Matt Leonard • April 09, 2019 -
Track-and-trace, supply chain expected to lead IoT spending growth
Total global spending on Internet of Things technology is projected to increase from $186 billion in 2017 to $435 billion in 2023, according to the Forrester forecast.
By Matt Leonard • April 02, 2019 -
Packaging makes up nearly half of plastic waste
Companies that look to implement more sustainable practices in their packaging could face lower business risk in the long run.
By Matt Leonard • March 26, 2019 -
Amid companies' renewed energy focus, warehouse efficiencies unchanged
From 2003 to 2012, data from the Energy Information Administration revealed no significant drop in energy intensity, a measure of efficiency.
By Matt Leonard • March 19, 2019 -
Retailers look to direct operations and supply chains to reduce emissions
Even as sales grow, emissions don't have to, and many top retailers have plans to reduce their carbon footprint through lower energy use and more efficient transportation methods.
By Matt Leonard • March 12, 2019 -
Retailers take aim at packaging waste
The amount of packaging waste generated in the U.S. has increased by 185% between 1960 and 2016. Retailers are looking for a more sustainable way forward.
By Matt Leonard • March 05, 2019 -
Inventory levels trend down amid supply chain efficiencies
As technology has improved over the years, so have supply chains, allowing retailers to keep less inventory on hand.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 26, 2019 -
The over-under on inventory buying
Advanced analytics offer a cure for inventory challenges, and companies recognize the benefit. But getting it right remains a challenge.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 19, 2019 -
Warehouse supply rises but still can't match urban demand
Consumer e-commerce habits are driving up demand while a multitude of factors are keeping supply lower than some would like, an analyst told Supply Chain Dive.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 12, 2019
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