Summarised by the report are the opinions and industry insights of executives from DHL Global Forwarding, Supply Chain Consulting Group, Kuehne & Nagel DSIA, CEVA Logistics, ITS Norway, WTC Confianza, Dimerco Express Group, Danone, inet-logistics and Agility Logistics.
The report can be downloaded now from: http://events.eyefortransport.com/logisticstecheu/download-report.shtml
The survey yielded some interesting findings, including:
- 65% of shippers agree on which IT and technology solutions yielded the highest ROI
- 67% of shippers have sought new IT or technology as a way to reduce overall costs in light of the recession
- There is a huge disparity between shippers and transport and logistics providers regarding who should cover the costs of IT/technology upgrades.
- 93% of transportation and logistics providers agree on what motivates them to upgrade/enhance supply chain IT/technology capabilities
This in-depth report provides invaluable information regarding industry trends; reveals what motivates top supply chain executives when seeking new technologies, and gives hot leads as to which technologies will yield the highest ROI over the coming twelve.
The EFT Logistics Technology Report will form the basis of the content for the 11th Logistics CIO & Supply Chain Technology Forums, which will address the key issues facing CIOs & IT executives in transportation and logistics, as well as supply chain executives from Fortune 500 retailers and manufacturers.
Expert industry speakers from Damco, Lufthansa Cargo, DHL, Geodis Wilson, LEGO, Total Petrochemicals and Unilever will share in-depth case-studies, demonstrating which logistics technology systems and solutions are worth the investment for real improvement in productivity.
The Forum will also offer unrivalled networking opportunities with top executives from the industry leading firms.
eyefortransport is providing complimentary VIP passes (worth €2,500) to the 11th Logistics CIO & Supply Chain Technology Forums, with one night free accommodation, to CIOs and senior IT executives from transportation and logistics companies as well as supply chain executives from retailers and manufacturers.
The Logistics CIO & Supply Chain Technology Forums will be held at the Amsterdam Marriott on May 17-18, 2010
Register here for a complimentary pass: http://events.eyefortransport.com/logisticstecheu/free-vip-pass.shtml
For more information on the Forums, or for details of business development opportunities, please email Ffion Thomson or phone +44 (0) 207 375 ext. 7249.
