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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

She also said the company planned to ask workers to return to the office five days a week in 2024. percent drop in annual sales, UPS forecast a 2024 upswing of as little as 1.1 Higher labor costs and lower package demand resulted in fourth-quarter sales and 2024 guidance that missed analysts expectations.

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The Backorder: April 24, 2024

Unleashed

In this week’s edition of The Backorder: Talent shortage threatens US manufacturing growth Success secrets from the CEO of a recycled homewares brand 5 tips for negotiating better supplier contracts Job opportunities from Hasbro, Shake Shack, and more Not subscribed to The Backorder? “ReBorn is Giving Materials New Life.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. Executives are plotting alternate supply chains or devising products that can be made elsewhere should China’s hundreds of thousands of factories become inaccessible. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Report That Global Ocean Container Rates on the Decline

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters once again highlights some positive news for global supply chain management teams, specifically transportation and logistics related teams. As supply chain logistics and transportation teams are keenly aware, rates peaked to more than $20,000 per container for both routes at this time last year.

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10 Disruptive Issues in the Supply Chain

American Global Logistics

Volatility and uncertainty in the logistics industry have dominated the news in 2024. Specifically, we covered the threats, impacts, and mitigation strategies disrupting supply chains. As of late February 2024, CMA CGM is now shipping cargo through the Red Sea trade route. One issue is the shortage of truck drivers.

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Best Logistics Management Software: Everything You Need to Know Before Making a Purchase Decision

ThroughPut

As we step into 2024, the world of logistics isn’t what it used to be. It’s no longer just about getting goods from A to B; it’s become a vital piece of the supply chain puzzle. Everything is connected – what happens in one part of the supply chain can shake things up in logistics, and the other way around.

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The next supply chain frontier: space

Resilinc

A critical support system for these bold explorations is a supply chain whose main logistics provider, SpaceX, recently secured a $7 billion contract from NASA. While Hope will just orbit Mars, NASA plans to land Perseverance on February 18, and from there a rover and a tiny helicopter will begin years of exploration and research.