Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The volume of ocean shipments grew two-fold in the past decade, and the price of an ocean shipment increased 9-10X from 2020-2021.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Real estate journalist Will Parker ( @_willparker_ ) reports, “The last mile in the e-commerce delivery process looks like a windfall for real-estate owners. … An increase in online shopping has furthered the trend, creating greater demand for warehouses to hold ordered items. Last Mile Innovation. .” As Robert J.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Real estate journalist Will Parker ( @_willparker_ ) reports, “The last mile in the e-commerce delivery process looks like a windfall for real-estate owners. … An increase in online shopping has furthered the trend, creating greater demand for warehouses to hold ordered items. Last Mile Innovation. .” As Robert J.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2023

According to Amazon’s 2021 Sustainability Report, 12.1 million metric tons of the company’s CO2 emissions are attributed to fossil fuel emissions. As the world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy, Amazon is making progress in its goal to achieve net zero by 2040. These empty miles increase emissions.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 1, 2022

The following Supply Chain Matters commentary highlights this week’s report by the U.S. international ocean supply chain, negating possible collusion among ocean container shipping lines. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) released this week the report: Fact Finding Investigation 29- Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The sixth assessment report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published in August 2021 once again stressed the importance and urgency of decarbonising all sectors of the economy. Most respondents report monitoring their fuel consumption, which is a critical first step towards reducing it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

This will certainly be an interesting area to watch, especially as electric vehicles become more commonplace and apply to the global supply chain. Cargo losses escalate as thieves target cars, electronics. During the peak of port congestion in 2021, as many as 30 ships were waiting to enter an Oakland berth.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Global Trade Authority Rob Garrison, CEO and Co-Founder of Mercado Labs, shares insights from over 30 years of supply chain experience working with a variety of Fortune 500 companies. Here, he explains what caused current global supply chain disruptions, and shares the five steps needed to overcome today’s supply chain issues.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The price of an ocean shipment increased 9-10X from 2020-2021. Not only did the cost increase, but variability tripled.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

According to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers plan to spend a collective $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 It’s also taking action against those caught selling them, according to the report. billion in 2020. billion), gifts ($3.8

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. Background As our readership is likely aware, this report provides a snapshot of the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The ”end” they refer to – whether it’s forwarding, fulfillment, or platforms for B2B or B2C sales – remains fairly ambiguous, spanning an acquisition of fashion logistics company HUUB in September 2021 to an investment in rapid fashion production company Unmade. Accelerating the shift. Image via StarAir.dk). of the U.S.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A recent episode of CBS’s “60 Minutes” ran a segment on some of the issues involved in the current global supply chain crisis — focusing primarily on U.S. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

US holiday retail sales in 2021 will rise 2.7% to $1.093 trillion, while the season’s ecommerce sales will rise 11.3% – US Holiday 2020 review and Holiday 2021 Preview, Emarketer Insider Intelligence, Feb 2021. Businesses have to work with a narrow timeline to prepare for the 2021 peak season sales.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 21, 2021

.” With COVID-19 still a problem heading into this year’s holiday shopping season, returns are again going to present a challenge for both online and brick-and-mortar retailers. Those challenges may be exacerbated due to the current sorry state of supply chains. ” Here’s the kicker. ”[2].

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

Executives are plotting alternate supply chains or devising products that can be made elsewhere should China’s hundreds of thousands of factories become inaccessible. Walmart added new functionality that lets sellers purchase shipping labels for domestic orders on its marketplace. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

What is also real is the impact it has on supply chains. In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

Körber acquires enVista’s omni-channel and global freight audit and payment services. Demand drives 3PLs to the best growth and M&A year on record. According to The McCown Report, imports to the top 10 US ports rose 5.9 US initiates trade fight with Mexico over energy policy. Alphabet Inc.’s percent year on year to 2.16

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

.” Most people think of RPA in association with back office work; however, supply chain professionals are showing increasing interest in the technology. RPA in the supply chain. The system provides 24/7, 365, engagement across supply chain networks. Automates B2B processes that would cost more if conducted manually.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

If 2020 was the year of B2C, 2021 could likely be the year of B2B. According to IHS Markit, March US purchasing manager’s index (PMI) was the second strongest since data collection began in May 2007. Do these platforms hold the key to growth and lower supply chain angst for businesses? During W.W.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women’s Day on March 8, and during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18. million square feet of active or planned ground-level space in 30 states.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 15, 2022

(All photos credited to Depositphotos.com) Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! Consumers have not necessarily put the brakes on buying stuff, and it's just that some consumers are being more mindful of what to purchase thanks to inflation. Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Top View Cargo containers ship logistics transportation Container Ship Vessel Cargo Carrier. With all the turmoil and upheaval, the global supply chain has endured since 2020, the impact of changes the EU is initiating stands to throw more disruptions and issues at shippers.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

As the COVID-19 delta variant spreads sickness, suffering and death around the world, it is also causing a wave of renewed disruptions to supply chains. A gap has formed between the demand for goods in the well vaccinated U.S. A gap has formed between the demand for goods in the well vaccinated U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Or maybe it’s just because people want to return to some sense of normalcy and have a good old-fashioned Super Bowl party. According to the annual National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics Super Bowl survey, 184.5 million US adults said they planned to tune into the big game.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 1, 2022

Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! Planning for the parcel peak season is well underway for many shippers and carriers. This collaboration helps carriers plan capacity needs, temporary seasonal labor requirements, third-party transportation purchases, and more down to the zip code level. Are you ready?

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 25, 2024

Photo 273885252 | Business © Olan Dah | Dreamstime.com Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! Meanwhile, FedEx reported that overall revenue for the quarter ending February 29 declined 2.3% “Amazon Business supports integrations with Coupa and over 100 other procurement, payments, and ERP systems. billion. .

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 4, 2021

Studies have shown that ridesharing services add to traffic congestion in cities and, increasingly, thanks to consumers using the digital path to purchase, delivery vehicles are creating all sorts of problems. When it comes to urban logistics, the battle isn’t only about traffic flow it’s about curb space.

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Vinculum

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

To manage the demand and supply in the countries, you need to focus more on the strategies to build the performance and operation of the system precisely. As per the report of Facebook and Bain & Company, online purchasing has been grown from 33% to 45% in 2021 in countries like the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia.

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Diversification is one of the best defenses to mitigate supply chain risks – ports, suppliers, carriers, and customers - as retailers add business-to-business (B2B) to their focus to smooth out bumpy business-to-consumer (B2C) revenue. Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains!

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2022

For the second consecutive four-quarter period, the freight market faced continual capacity challenges as the global supply chain wrestled with the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Driving that increased demand was another year of above-average consumption, buoyed by the increasing reliance on e-commerce. billion on Black Friday.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Bordered by Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt, the State of Israel is connected to even more countries through the global supply chain. In 2021, Israel’s main import partners were all over the map, from China to the US, Turkey, Germany, and Switzerland. in 2021—nearly half that of Israel. of Israel’s GDP in 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Walmart is expanding its commitment to drone delivery with the addition of Wing, an on-demand provider powered by Google’s parent company Alphabet, as one of its partners. Until now, the minimum purchase for free shipping has been $25. In 2021, Amazon said it had more than 200 million Prime subscribers globally.

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JUNE 28, 2021

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. Mercedes Plans More Drone Deliveries After 100 Perfect Flights (Bloomberg Technology). Kane Is Able Purchases Vintners Logistics.

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Vinculum

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The hike in online shopping is from 33% in 2020 to 45% in 2021. The pandemic in the ongoing years has devastated the logistic process, and the cross-border supply of products has been reduced to a minimum. As per OECD reports, the logistics are pretty maintained in the Philippines, around 27% of its sales. The return policy .

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