Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I attended my first Visibility conference in 2020. In 2020, the company had expanded beyond providing over the road visibility to providing end-to-end visibility across multiple modes and regions. In 2020, the visibility had just expanded beyond tracking shipments to providing yard visibility. But the message is now much bigger.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Then 2020 was thrown into chaos by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. Even now, the global GDP for 2020 contracted by an estimated 4.3%

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

Shipping container shortage article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. The massive global shipping squeeze. In their story about the shipping shortage, the CBC quoted shipping analyst Alan Murphy, who detailed how this changing demand has massively disrupted the global shipping market.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Supply Chain Performance over the Period of March 2020 to July 2022. Supply chain leaders self-assessment of performance during the pandemic period of March 2020-through July 2022. Inventory Is an Egregious Symptom of Supply Chains Gone Wrong. Today, inventory fire sales abound. Why We Cannot Get Inventory Right.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Much of the finger-pointing involved the movement of shipping containers into and out of port facilities. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed. More than 80 ships stretched to the distance — a new record. ”[1].

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

You’ve seen the Suez Canal memes, you know furniture is taking way longer than usual to get to your door, and you may have even heard about Pelotons shipped by air to reduce delivery times. While the cure for COVID is well on its way, there is no vaccine for what’s afflicting container shipping. But that’s changed. Logistics is global.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2022

But Blue Yonder, based on their acquisition of Yantriks in 2020, has the know-how. But the inventory planning systems that forecast where inventory will be needed are not. Walgreen is intrigued by functionality that better integrates inventory planning with order fulfillment. No forecast is perfect.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. The new year is upon us, and with the end of 2019 we reach the end of the decade – and the beginning of 2020. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. Greening” the Supply Chain.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The chaos of 2020 is expected to speed up the growth of omni-channel and e-commerce by 30%. same day pick up, same-day delivery, curbside, BOPIS, or standard shipping. So, what does it take to be a successful retailer in 2020? . BOPIS sales for August 2020 grew by 259% year over year.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Since early 2020, global trade has been buffeted by waves of increased customer demand, supply chain challenges, and constant uncertainty and volatility. Since early 2020, the supply chain ramifications of COVID have been a rollercoaster for businesses of all shapes and sizes. What Goes Up, Must Come Down.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Shipping Zones article originally published by, and permission to publish here provide by Jake Rheude at redstagfulfillment.com. Carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS use shipping zones to determine the shipping cost of a package. ECommerce businesses need to pay attention to shipping zones. Shipping Zone Definition.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? But consider, too, how you can turn those needs to your advantage in inventory management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

In many organizations, freight shipping has become static: companies use air cargo because that’s what they’ve always done. This eliminates repositioning empty boxes – quite literally, shipping air. For retailers, supply chain sustainability is part of the conversation about inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2021

In the Spring of 2020, there were massive shortages of cleaning and disposable products such as sanitary wipes, Purell, and toilet paper. The economy is picking up after the severe contraction in labor, productivity, and inventory that occurred during the height of the pandemic. Inventory, Efficiency, and the Extended Supply Chain.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2021

Among the universal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed upon the supply chain management profession is the question of inventory, specifically, “how much is enough?”. It wasn’t long ago that businesses were asking, “By how much can I reduce my levels of inventory?”. Let’s Start with Safety Stock.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 15, 2022

Many retailers are feeling inventory pains despite assuring analysts that they're quite pleased with their inventory levels. Mind you, some retailers may indeed be pleased with their inventory levels, but others may be trying to figure out where to store the excess inventory since so many warehouses are beyond full.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Container Ship Leasing Trends Downward. population with next or two-day shipping. The facility will also fulfill Marketplace items shipped by Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS). American Shipper reported that indexes measuring container-ship rental rates are now dropping rapidly. And now to this week’s logistics news….

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Through 2020, Bill was the CLO of Century 21 Stores (an $800M retailer). They provide retailers a more efficient, cost-effective and sustainable channel-free model that enables their partners to optimize their existing assets; their stores, people and inventory.

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

In this article: Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Industry News Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 Freight Shipping From China & Alternatives What Are The Current Ocean Freight Rates? The World Trade Organization estimates 43 billion tons of goods are shipped each year—due in part to the rising trend of eCommerce.

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Vinculum

JANUARY 13, 2022

Perhaps you already have a brick-and-mortar business, but you’re having trouble synchronizing your inventory and orders? It’s not just about speeding up inventory turnaround; it’s also about synchronizing your orders, inventory, and logistics. Inventory Management. Let’s talk!

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

For shippers, 2020 was like riding a roller coaster with no way to get off. The volatility of 2020 and the uncertainties looming into 2021 make it difficult to forecast planning and budgets based on historical data. However, some market trends that became significant factors in 2020 will likely continue.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Prior to 2020, they were paying around ten cents a mask. During 2020, Cooper was paying up to a $1.50 2020 it was just a scramble for PPE,” Dr. Runkle explained. “We For example, when a UPS strike was looming last year, the Interos solution automatically highlighted Cooper’s strategic suppliers that relied on UPS for shipping.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 29, 2021

As the delta variant provides an added layer of uncertainty throughout the world, experts frantically search for solutions as peak season shipping 2021 approaches. The second half of 2020 featured new growth and unprecedented demand in the world’s economy that has yet to slow and will continue to grow as peak season approaches in 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In September of 2020, the company hired Jeff Baker to be their Vice President of Procurement and Integrated Supply Chain. Jonathan Morgan – the Senior Director of S&OP, Demand, and Inventory Planning – explained that for a multibillion-dollar company, Palo Alto has a simple supply chain.

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EnVista

JANUARY 22, 2020

How to Prevent Chinese New Year Shipping and Inventory Disasters. Is your supply chain prepared for Chinese New Year Shutdown 2020? It’s the most important question you should be asking as soon as the Western holiday season ends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

For merchants using FBA, Amazon handles the process of picking, packing, and shipping items. billion in inventory that “if we could just wave a magic wand, we’d make it go away today,” said chief financial officer John David Rainey. Walmart estimates that inventory is still 15 percent above optimal levels. Walmart has about $1.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2023

This multinational operates 280 factories and 500 warehouses, that source raw materials from 52,000 suppliers in over 150 countries, processes 25 million customer orders annually, that are then shipped to customers in over 190 nations. It was believed a SCP transformation would reduce inventory, improve service and free up cash flow.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 16, 2022

In his recent blog , Anmol Khurana discussed the immediate effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict for companies shipping products in and out of the region. While Russian cargo sits on loading docks and ships, waiting to be inspected and rerouted, throughput levels are down across Europe — with noticeable effects on product availability.

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Stord

MARCH 24, 2020

March 25, 2020 National emergencies and crises like COVID-19 rely on supply chains to deliver groceries and medical supplies to communities across the globe, but they also have a demonstrable disruptive effect. So how do you prevent inventory stockouts when your demand forecasting didn’t allow for an event like COVID-19?

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed both the world and how companies conduct business, especially regarding how pharmacies are shipping pharmaceuticals. Why and How the E-Commerce Explosion Carried Over Into Pharmacies Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, online pharmacies that specialize in shipping pharmaceuticals grew exponentially in 2020.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed both the world and how companies conduct business, especially regarding how pharmacies are shipping pharmaceuticals. The business of shipping pharmaceuticals involves the transportation of high-value medication that requires the most accurate up-to-date data.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

contraction threshold which is noted as the first time this has occurred since the depths of the global pandemic in 2020. Indicated in the report summary was: “ The sustained growth in the logistics industry continues to be fueled by high levels of inventory and the associated levels of cost and utilization associated with holding them.

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EazyStock

JUNE 11, 2020

With an ever-expanding market and continuous industry updates, HVAC distributors already have a lot to keep track of without trying to manually keep track of their inventory. Inventory Challenges for HVAC Industry. Complete Inventory Overview. HVAC distributors often have multiple sites where they keep inventory.

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My Office Apps

JANUARY 14, 2020

5 Secret Tips for your Warehouse Strategy in 2020. Wondering how you can streamline your warehouse for the 2020 year ahead? 5 Warehouse Management Tips for 2020; Organize the Warehouse and Workstations. 5 Warehouse Management Tips for 2020; Organize the Warehouse and Workstations. How have you organized goods?

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 15, 2020

When consumers pivoted from foot traffic to online options, retailers quickly worked overtime to enable speed and convenience options such as buy online pick up in store (BOPIS), curbside pickup, and ship from local store to support the needs of customers and drive business during a challenging time.

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Ware2Go

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Offering international shipping in your ecommerce shop can open your business up to a world of opportunity. This straightforward guide defines some commonly used terms and outlines your options to ship cross-border and expand your customer base. For DDP shipments, the seller pays the duties upfront before shipping the item.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 14, 2021

IHL’s latest report on the future of grocery shows some hard lessons learned from the 2020 disruptions, especially when it comes to inventory accuracy. The good news for 2020 was that total revenues were up by 9.4% This helps ensure that available inventory is the right mix of high-demand items, without having too much stock.

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