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2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Relative Stability and a Migration to the Mean

Logistics Viewpoints

Media sources are filled with prognostication. Most notably, item shortages (purple) and stockpiling (red) were large contributors to 2021-2022 volatility. However, if one pans out and takes a longer-term look at container shipping rates, it becomes evident that rates are really more “normal” now than they were over 2021 and 2022.

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Blue Yonder Named a Leader in 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions

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Gartner has just released its 2024 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions report , 1 and once again Blue Yonder has been positioned as a Leader based on its “Ability to Execute” and “Completeness of Vision,” as evaluated among 20 vendors. Visit our session catalog to learn more about these customer presentations.

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The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo

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More Resources Home The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo Eytan Buchman April 25, 2024 Navigating New Horizons: The Impact of Fast Fashion on Air Cargo Rates & Dynamics The intersection of fast fashion, globalized retail e-commerce, and air cargo logistics is coming to a head with Temu and Shein’s entrance to the US market.

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Self-Checkout Turns Customers into Employees and Employees into Security Guards

Enterra Insights

This trend has represented significant financial loss for retailers, with average annual loss from this source alone exceeding $102,000 for a typical grocery store with 12 self-checkout lanes.”[3] 8] Sommer Stockton, “ Survey: More Shoppers Turning To Self-Checkout ,” The Shelby Report, 15 January 2024. [9]

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The Green Corridor: Looking for the Green Lining

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Since 2021 as the Green Corridor contributor, I’ve focused my roundup on the same basic categories. My 2024 predictions for these modes is that ocean shipping transformation will continue. That said many countries are struggling to accommodate the new sources of power into grids designed for fossil fuel power generation.

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This Week in Supply Chain Tech- February 14 2024

Supply Chain Matters

The EV parcel truck maker subsequently went public in March 2021, combining with CIIG Merger Corp. billion market valuation based on 2024 revenue expectations. © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. while securing a $5.4 All rights reserved.

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What’s in the Food Supply Chain Matters as much as How Well It Is Functioning

Enterra Insights

The World Wildlife Fund notes, “Agriculture is the leading source of pollution in many countries. The R4H program combines fruit and vegetable prescriptions along with wellness components such as nutrition education, and sourcing of healthy foods. 5] One of those tools is leveraging alternative sources of protein.

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