Survey reveals top 2017 priorities for logistics leaders
Cost pressures and driver shortage continue to weigh on the logistics sector, as rising congestion adds to road transport challenges.
Paragon Software Systems, Inc., Dallas, Texas, revealed the top priorities of logistics leaders for their 2017 transportation operations.
According to the firm’s recent survey of customers, respondents confirmed that their first priority in 2017 will be focusing on savings in their transportation departments, followed by improving route planning accuracy (30%) and improving managing information/reporting (17%). However, businesses face a number of barriers, including lack of data about their business, not enough planning time available and a shortage of drivers.