Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and perspectives of Amazon’s recently reported Q4 and full year 2023 financial performance. Total revenues rose 14 percent to $170 billion, which Bloomberg , in its reporting equated to the strongest online sales growth since the early days of the pandemic. percent to $276.8

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! By harnessing the power of data and analytics, companies can uncover valuable insights into their supply chain processes, pinpoint areas in need of improvement, and make informed decisions that can boost their bottom line. Key Takeaways What is Supply Chain Analytics?

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ThroughPut

APRIL 30, 2024

Exploring the world of AI tools for supply chain and logistics can be quite overwhelming. That’s why we put together this guide – to help you get a glimpse of the best AI tools for supply chain and logistics, how to implement these tools, what to take care of and more. Best AI Tools for Supply Chain and Logistics 1.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the transportation industry waves goodbye (and good riddance) to 2022, innovative logistics professionals are already working hard to make 2023 a banner year for the global transportation industry. FedEx Announces 2023 Rate Increases to Flagship Services. UPS to Continue Service Despite Threat of Strike.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

FourKites CEO, Matt Elenjickal One of the two leaders in the real-time transportation visibility market is FourKites. The interview occurred during athe FourKites Visibility 2023 user conference on September 7th in Chicago. A sales order, for outbound tracking, or purchase order for inbound tracking, becomes the unique identifier.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

inflation rate is sitting at 6% as of February 2023. Fuel Prices Fuel prices have also been steadily declining since the beginning of 2023. The report reveals that increased efficiencies and visibility are top priorities for companies over the next 1-3 years. Read the full report here. we faced in June of 2022.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Yes, COVID caused many issues, but other factors, including geopolitical changes, the war in Ukraine, weather events, peak season , and economic instability, have altered the fabric of logistics. With so much disruption fresh in mind, looking toward 2023 feels a bit more stable for every warehouse and distribution channel.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. Interestingly, in Q3 2023, 38% of manufacturers, distributors and retailers missed their target for revenue guidance for the quarter. Maximize the value of the purchase order flow data already in the existing networks. (A

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crisp

APRIL 25, 2024

Supply chain efficiency and cost controls are top priorities in CPG earnings discussions as brands combat inflationary pressures and aim to maximize margins. How did 2023 look from the CPG C-suite? What are CPG executives reporting on the sustainability front? And what’s in store for 2024?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides a further installment in our global supply chain assessment in the highlights on reported December 2023, Q3-2023, and full year global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended 2023 on a noted lackluster footing. at the end of 2023.

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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

JULY 21, 2023

UPS Labor Contract Negotiations to Resume After labor contract renewal negotiations stalled earlier this month , parcel carrier and logistics services provider UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters representing upwards of 330,000 workers, are planning to return to the bargaining table next week to hash out the remaining issue of wages.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 5, 2023

National labor contract renewal talks among parcel transportation and logistics services provider UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters labor union have reportedly stalled after indications that a settlement was in reach several days ago. The existing contract between these two parties expires at midnight on July 31.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

2023 China Singles Day Shopping Festival Similar to what occurred last year at this time , major online retail platform providers Alibaba and JD.com each indicated that their platforms experienced year-over-year gross merchandise value (GMV) revenue and volume growth but would not share added details. That compared to a reported growth of 2.9

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Last week, the industry publication Aviation Week published its report, Pratt GTF Repair Plan Jolts Beleaguered Airline Industry. Specifically noted in the report: “ The effect on the airline industry will be profound.” Reportedly the news of a far broader inspection program caught most airline providers by surprise.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The order management system wasn’t effectively connected to the warehouse management system showing tables available or the transportation management system showing the carrier had returned my first table. The post What Lessons a Table Fable Teaches About Supply Chain Orchestration appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of April 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which continue to reinforce a state of contraction level stabilization within global supply chain networks. Some good news is that the reported data reinforces that global supply chain wide pressures have eased considerably.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 20, 2021

Thanks to the pandemic, consumers now find themselves more frequently on the digital path to purchase. In 2020, global e-commerce sales growth jumped three years in the first three months of stay-at-home mandates, with a share of overall retail matching 2023 predictions. Greg Hewitt ( @GregHewittDHL ), CEO of DHL Express U.S.,

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of March and Q1- 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which reinforce a state of stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. That stated, the reported 49.6 but represented 0.6

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In conjunction with the summit meeting of G-20 leaders held in Indonesia , the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicated that the expected 2023 economic outlook appears gloomier that that forecasted just last month. Special emphasis is placed on Europe, in-particular. The posting further observes: “. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

For an industry that increasingly requires higher logistics pipeline velocity without sacrificing accuracy and at lower costs, RPA is a natural choice for high performing supply chain organisations. Procurement. Purchase Order Management. RPA bots can be further programmed to deliver on-demand reporting and tracking.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Although it may seem counterintuitive for a third-party logistics provider (3PL), like Cerasis, to trumpet such prospects, the resounding impact will drive greater efficiencies in supply chains. Even in blockchain, errors in data entry will result in continuous compounding negative effects and incorrect supply chain analytics insight.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 16, 2022

On August 5, 2022, FedEx released its updated surcharge and fee chart that displays small fees initiated from September 5 to October 2, 2022, and larger fees extending from October 3, 2022, to January 15, 2023. . The nominations for The Trade Association for Logistics Professionals began last week and will run through September 9, 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives to retailer Walmart’s report of Q4 and Fiscal 2024 financial and operational performance. Specifically, high inflation and economically stressed consumers have been more selective in their purchase decisions. The reported profitability for the holiday quarter of $10.6

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and perspectives on reported June 2023 and Q2-2023 quarterly global and regional PMI indices. The June reported value of 48.8 value reported for May. The June reported value of 48.8 value reported for May. reflected a six-month low, and declined 0.8 in June.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 30, 2023

This index compiles 27 different variables to include transportation movement and costs, global PMI sub-indexes reflecting delivery times and order backlog. The April 2023 GSPI reportedly dropped to a negative value 1.32, down from negative 1.15 reported for March, and a negative 0.29 reported for February.

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Resilinc

MARCH 26, 2024

In our second AI blog of the series, Predictive AI vs. Generative Supply Chain AI , we looked at the difference between predictive AI and generative AI. Currently, Resilinc uses several predictive AI models in tracking purchase orders (POs) and commodities, autonomous mapping, risk-scoring models, and simulators.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

In conjunction with the reporting of 2023 financial performance, the California based EV maker announced that the company would lay off upwards of 15 percent of its current staffing, amid cash and ongoing business and supply chain related challenges. The company reported a cash balance of slightly over $325 million at the end of 2023.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

This results in incorrect actions and communication The service industry, like logistics service providers, distributors and retailers are not well prepared for halal issue and crisis management, endangering the effectiveness of halal risk mitigation measures by the brand owner.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The transaction has reportedly been approved by the Board of Directors of Coupa and is expected to close in the first-half of 2023 subject to closing conditions including approval by Coupa shareholders, who will be compensated at $81 per share. Non GAAP net income in the latest quarter was reported as $11.6 million, compared to a $91.2

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 19, 2024

”[3] The ACA also notes, “[In 2022, the] USDA Economic Research Service [reported] more than 22 million full- and part-time jobs were related to the agricultural and food sector, or roughly 10 percent of all U.S. As the world population soars, there is an even greater demand for the food and fiber produced in the United States.”[3]

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

retailer Target’s recent reporting of Q4 and Fiscal 2024 financial and operational performance. Specifically, high inflation and economically stressed consumers have been more selective in their household budgeting and in their purchase decisions. Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives to U.S. percent in Q4.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 24, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an initial report of 2022 holiday period and full year retail sales reported by the National Retail Federation. The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its report on retail sales for both the November thru December 2022 holiday fulfillment period and for all of 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

294 manufacturing facilities produced more than 90 million metric tons of food and beverage in 2021. The company is using Blue Yonder for transportation management, Coupa’s Supply Chain Guru for network design, and FourKites ( see the webinar ) for transportation visibility in certain regions or departments to help with this.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Global parcel logistics and transportation carrier FedEx reported fiscal Q2 quarterly financial performance this week with the implications continuing to resound across traditional and online E-commerce business circles. billion relative to its initial 2023 business plan. Total quarterly revenues of $22.8

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Locus

APRIL 3, 2023

All successful modern-day businesses rely on an efficient system of logistics management. This refers to planning, coordinating, and executing the flow and storage of goods and services, including activities such as transportation, inventory management, order processing, warehousing, packaging, and security. from 2019 to 2025.

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