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Warehouse Labor Woes Are Worse than Ever

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Warehouse Labor Woes are Worse than Ever. Contract logistics – companies that provide warehousing services – certainly falls into that category. The Warehouse Labor Shortage. The warehouse and transportation industry had a record 490,000 openings in July. Eight percent of warehouses have a surge of over 100%.

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Seasonal Inventory and 7 Ways to Manage It Effectively

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More than ever, seasonal inventory needs to be carefully accounted for during the demand forecasting and inventory planning process , ensuring right-sized inventory that can meet customer expectations while limiting the spend and use of working capital. Benefits of Effective Seasonal Inventory Management.

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

Supply Chain Shaman

jump in apparel costs and 5.5% I also laugh when newscasters quip, “Just move west coast ships through the Panama Canal…” With new locks in 2016, the Panama Canal is able to handle vessels with an overall length of 366 m (1201 feet), 49 meters beam (increased by the Canal Authority effective 1 June 2018 to 51.25

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Fast Fashion's Inventory Woes: 3 Ways Retailers Can Stay in Business

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However, this dynamic industry is now facing the same challenges as some traditional retailers —unsold inventory and profit losses. Inventory Woes. billion worth of unsold inventory. A prime example is Amazon, the e-commerce juggernaut that’s set to overtake Macy's as the largest apparel retailer. Final Thoughts.

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Promo Industry Can Take a Punch, Stand Ready for the Next Blow

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The two major issues that hit the promo industry the hardest are lack of inventory and changing prices. . Then in 2018, the industry got the first unexpected blow to the gut — the 25% import tax levied by the US government on merchandise imported from China. The Second Blow — COVID-19, Supply Chain Disruption and Lack of Inventory.

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

Supply Chain Shaman

jump in apparel costs and 5.5% I also laugh when newscasters quip, “Just move west coast ships through the Panama Canal…” With new locks in 2016, the Panama Canal is able to handle vessels with an overall length of 366 m (1201 feet), 49 meters beam (increased by the Canal Authority effective 1 June 2018 to 51.25

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This Week in Logistics News (June 25 – July 1)

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Retail’s inventory glut means big business for liquidators. Nestlé has cut greenhouse gases by 4 million tons since 2018. While some companies are suffering losses from excess inventory, others are making huge profits from it. Amazon plans two Prime shopping events this year. The congestion has led BNSF Railway Co.,