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Holiday Warehousing Challenges 2021

3PL Insights

Limited Warehouse Capacity. The reason for this is to be prepared if manufacturers are forced to shut down due to outbreaks. This leads warehouses to operate at a much higher capacity than in previous years which limits the space available for increased holiday demand. In August 2021 the unemployment rate decreased to 5.2%.

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2021: Manufacturing, a Year in Review

QAD

The Oxford Languages and Merriam-Webster dictionary folks have advanced “Vax/vaccine” as 2021’s word of the year, but we think it really should be “disruption.” 2021: A Year of Continued Disruption…for All Industries. Overall worker shortages, including agricultural workers, drivers, warehouse workers, etc. Automotive.

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Looking back at 2021: Lessons for manufacturers and distributors

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

2021 has been a year of transition. The pandemic has been the catalyst for change, with a drive to fundamentally rethink the manufacturing and distribution space. Digital transformation emerges as a key trend throughout 2021, with a large drive from across all industries towards the ERP and Cloud Computing spaces.

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How 3PL warehouse companies can support your supply chain in 2021

Kanban Logistics

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the logistics industry are still being felt as we enter 2021. One of these effects is an increased demand for warehousing space that will make it harder to find space of your own and will also ensure that you pay more for the space you do find. 3PLs offer shared warehousing.

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2021 Logistics Outlook: Truckload Freight Market Forecast

GlobalTranz

During the second half of the year, consumers shifted their spending from in-store to buying online, and sellers had to adjust their warehousing and fulfillment networks. The volatility of 2020 and the uncertainties looming into 2021 make it difficult to forecast planning and budgets based on historical data.

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Top 5 Logistics Challenges and Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. 5 Challenges Facing Supply Chain Managers in Manufacturing.

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Trends, Technology and Sustainability in Focus at LogiSYM MENA 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In terms of metrics, compared to traditional polyester yarn manufacturing, Greenspun requires 20% less water, uses 50% less energy, and produces 55% fewer carbon emissions. Let me take this opportunity to thank all our presenters, moderators, panel members for contributing their thoughts, ideas and experiences to LogiSYM MENA 2021.