Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

million new jobs last year, while the use of AI in restaurants shot up by 31.61% according to data from the 2024 StartUs Food & Beverage Report. Omnichannel retail success takes brand strategy, data-driven thinking, and collaboration according to speakers from the Omnichannel Futures 2024 Conference, says Glynn Davis.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

Fisker Obtains Conditional Added Financing Earlier this month we highlighted that electric vehicle company Fisker had issued a going concern warning amid continued production and supply chain challenges. The company reported a cash balance of slightly over $325 million at the end of 2023. This week, the U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Green Corridor: Looking for the Green Lining by Timothy Foote, Director Transportation & Network APAC at Asendia and Founder of Susymbio 2023 is soon enough to end, and the transformation to a clean logistics future moves forward. My 2024 predictions for these modes is that ocean shipping transformation will continue.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Integrated Supply in 2024: Three Trends Reshaping the Industry When it comes to the three biggest trends within integrated supply this year, the need for accurate data is a common thread. AI will continue to make headlines in 2024, but within the world of integrated supply, it is already making a difference on the ground. “AI

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

While large corporations have been at the forefront of manufacturing sustainability initiatives, in 2024, more small and mid-sized manufacturers are expected to incorporate green initiatives, recognizing that sustainability is essential for their bottom line.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Demand forecasting is a critical component of supply chain management, especially in the complex and unpredictable market landscape of 2024. Our 2024 guide provides supply chain managers and planners with the latest tools and insights to refine their demand forecasting processes.

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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

JULY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of either China Plus or de-risking sourcing changes. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

Blue Yonder recently was named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report 1 for the 13 th year 2 in a row. The logistics landscape has changed significantly since then, but Blue Yonder’s capabilities have evolved along with it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2024

Why, in 2024 are we still talking about it and what can be done to move in the right direction? The ability to unify key processes is closely tied to making timely, informed decisions – and the speed and quality of decision-making are crucial factors that significantly impact overall company performance.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. In addition, the Council will conduct a supply chain review by December 31, 2024, to evaluate the impact of the supply chain on National Security Lora’s Take I think that we need to be skeptical without getting political.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

trillion industry by 2024 , consisting of not only food, but also cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, modest fashion, media & creation, and Muslim friendly travel. In other words, halal requires an organisation of the supply chain instead of just the factory: from source all the way up to point of consumer purchase.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

Electric vehicle company Fisker recently issued a going concern warning amid continued production and supply chain challenges. The company reported a cash balance of slightly over $325 million at the end of 2023. In 2020, Fisker went public as an asset-light company under a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

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crisp

APRIL 25, 2024

And what’s in store for 2024? Here’s a look at some of the takeaways from recent CPG earnings discussions, the headwinds and tailwinds brands are experiencing, and strategies for staying on course in 2024. How did 2023 look from the CPG C-suite? More than 97% of the brand’s packaging is now designed to be recycled.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Supply Chain Strategies Every company must now be actively re-thinking their supply chain ecosystem, with a view to diversification and reconfiguration over the medium term, which will inevitably lead to greater simplification, regionalisation and localisation.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Background Ocean container shipping and logistics are the lifeblood of global supply chain movements. The invention of the ocean container as a means for inter-modal sea and surface transportation movements have orchestrated the march toward lowest cost global based sourcing of components and materials.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

Background Throughout 2022 and 2023, we have highlighted for readers the various indications of Apple’s unfolding China Plus sourcing moves. That culminated in our research arm’s published December 2023 Supply Chain Matters update, Apple’s Unfolding China Plus Sourcing Strategy for iPhone Production. All rights reserved.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 29, 2024

Retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers are facing pressure from both the supply and demand sides of their businesses. As companies continue to implement omni-channel commerce, they are looking for solutions to help manage increasing supply chain costs and changing consumer expectations.

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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

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Both reports cite declining freight industry demand and increased competition among start-ups in this digital freight and logistics segment. A report initially published by The Information and subsequently industry publication Freightways , cited sources indicating that this provider had taken this action. Stay tuned.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2024

Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech kicks off our 2024 series with two acquisition announcements related to multiple supply chain providers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago , Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone , a U.S.-based

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 17, 2024

Company executives noted to business media outlets that diversification of product offerings, particularly online items, have provided sales benefits. Executives additionally indicated that one-third of the quarter’s revenue growth was derived from new sources of non-retail business such as advertising and data.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group highlights a 2024 prediction of added labor activism continuing across industry supply chains in 2024. With government trade policies favoring more domestic sourcing of deemed strategic supply networks such as semiconductor devices, there are already indications across the U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

By 2024, 40% of APeJ-based supply chain forecasts will be automated through the use of artificial intelligence, improving accuracy by 5 percentage points. Source: 2021 FUTURE ENTERPRISE RESILIENCY & SPENDING- Wave 9, September 2021. SYNOPSlS: Augmentation of the Logistics Workforce. Thoughts for 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

production worker hourly wages starting in January 2024. Tesla further indicated that the company would pay a 1,500 euro bonus in December to offset inflation levels in Germany. Labor Department indicating that warehouses and transportation companies employed 25,000 few workers in October than the year-earlier period.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. As companies move forward, they must be open to new technologies and adaptability to remain competitive. Let’s see the most common trends in 2024.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, nearly 40,000 attendees comprising 6,200 brands from all over the world headed to the Javits Center to see what new solutions and innovations software and hardware suppliers had in store for 2024 and beyond. Blue Yonder also acquired Doddle to close the loop on reverse logistics.

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ModusLink Corporation

MAY 23, 2023

In addition to these external pressures, companies must contend with an increasing number of legal requirements for supply chain management. The German Supply Chain Law obliges companies to observe the human right and environmental due diligence obligations in their supply chain appropriately.

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Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

(Photo 58159433 | Packages © Daniel Kaesler | Dreamstime.com ) The success of UPS’ ‘Better and Bolder’ strategy is in doubt as the company faces lower volumes and higher costs. According to UPS CEO Carol Tome, the 2024 U.S. There was no mention of B2C volume performance, but B2B volumes represented 35.5%

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

Companies that move fast and act smart now can stay ahead of due diligence legislation, mitigate supply chain risk and gain a competitive advantage in the process. Ninety percent of companies have an ESG strategy in place and chances are good yours does, too – or will very soon.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Background In our previously published blog commentary, Amazon’s Noteworthy 2023 Financial Performance , provided our readers highlights and perspectives of Amazon ’s recently reported Q4 and full year 2023 financial performance, which were very well received by company investors. They were widely recognized as a blowout performance.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A published report from Bloomberg ( Paid subscription required ) indicates that activist hedge fund Eliott Management “ is considering making a proposal to take supply-chain-software company E2open Parent Holdings Inc. private, according to people familiar with the matter.” None the less, the Bloomberg report is now public.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2024

In March 2024, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy , which aims to decarbonize and advance zero-emission freight along the United States main shipping corridors. The sites will feature modern facilities with food options, restrooms, and other amenities.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 3, 2024

Initial Indications According to a published report from Bloomberg , “ Taiwan’s biggest earthquake in 25 years has disrupted production at the island’s semiconductor companies, raising the possibility of fallout for the technology industry and perhaps the global economy.” Our thoughts are with the victims, and their families.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 17, 2023

by David Correll and Ken Cottrill The uncertain economic and political outlook might persuade some companies to dial back their efforts to improve the sustainability of their supply chains. Pushback against green investments is another source of uncertainty.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Conference chair Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of the United Arab Emirates national oil company reportedly facilitated a final compromise calling for a transition to cleaner energy vs. a phasing out. For many companies, garnering n-tier visibility to component supply and logistics materials flows itself, still remains a challenge.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. According to a poll by Doddle, more than 80% of retail clients agree that the returns experience influences their opinion about a company. 76% of consumers say free returns are important consideration factors when shopping online.

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