The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. These core assumptions are no longer true.

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RFgen

MAY 5, 2020

With mobile barcoding, companies can overcome challenges in distribution, manufacturing and compliancy. Companies in the electrical and electronics manufacturing industry need to replace unsustainable manual processes to stay competitive in today’s climate. Billion from 2020-2024. Challenges in Distribution and Manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and October published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled continued contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. in November.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

Governments and companies taking part will pay countries with tropical and subtropical forests for emissions reductions, a move it hopes will help reduce and eventually end deforestation. Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund is financing the project. And these retailers could certainly use some help.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Carrier rates are declining across the board, and Seatrade Maritime News reported an “expected trough of freight rates to mid-2023 from 2024 with a lower demand forecast and a higher than expected effective capacity increase due to the unwinding of congestion. Container shipping to hit bottom in mid-2023, forecasts HSBC. <[link].

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Resilinc’s Rick Freeman weighs in on the future opportunities for high-tech and semiconductor companies Despite the stabilization of the high-tech and semiconductor supply chain, the industry still faces pressure due to ongoing import/export restrictions and changing regulations governing semiconductor production and sourcing.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 27, 2020

We saw the greatest impact in Europe during the initial phase of lockdowns with the closing of some manufacturing. Competition for capacity to move PPE was high with both businesses and governments concentrating on supplying critical equipment. The market has been impacted at varying levels.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Journalist Ben Unglesbee reports, “Extreme weather events are the top risk facing supply chains in 2024, according to an annual outlook report from Everstream Analytics. ”[5] He adds, “Most major shipping firms are avoiding the Red Sea entirely and re-routing around the Cape of Good Hope. “China reported only 5.2%

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3PL Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Michigan has become a leader in attracting new battery manufacturing deals. Battery manufacturers are rushing to establish production in Michigan over the next few years. Gotion is a Chinese battery manufacturer that will be investing $2.36 Other Manufacturers. The Gotion Deal. The ONE Deal. Connect with an expert today.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 24, 2023

Facing Falling Demand, FedEx Cuts Sunday Delivery Service In a concession to the realities of weakening demand for parcel shipping, delivery giant FedEx has announced plans to further cut Sunday delivery service. A short while later, and shippers are beginning to worry about the effect of the Chinese government’s sudden policy shift.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 23, 2024

Accomplished procurement veteran and author Tom Linton provides valuable insights into the supply chain risk management landscape in 2024 in this exclusive Q&A. What are the biggest supply chain trends we will see in 2024, and how can managers prepare for those trends? Which megatrend is top of mind for you going into 2024?

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Proxima

AUGUST 3, 2020

In a matter of days, an unexpected global disruption sent shock waves throughout countries, communities, governments, and businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly. billion by 2024. For areas impacted by Covid-19 like Seattle, freight managers reported periods of 10 loads inbound for every load they shipped outbound.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

More recently, the massive scale of China’s solar-manufacturing operations has become an advantage, as it attracts talent, research money and ecosystems of suppliers. is trying to build its own solar-manufacturing supply chain almost from scratch and supporting the effort with sizable subsidies. The bosses of A.P. The bosses of A.P.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. 49% of respondents were from the manufacturing industry, 16% from the mechanical engineering sector, and 11% from the automotive market. Following a March 2022 surge of Covid-19 in Shanghai, shipping company A.P.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 16, 2020

(CNN) — Oceanbird might look like a ship of the future, but it harks back to ancient maritime history — because it’s powered by the wind. The transatlantic car carrier is being designed by Wallenius Marine , a Swedish shipbuilder, with support from the Swedish government and several research institutions. Wallenius Marine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Starting in 2024, Amazon will require suppliers to share their emissions data , set emissions goals, and report on their progress, the e-commerce giant said in its recently released sustainability report. Consumers, investors, regulators, and governments are pushing firms for more progress and transparency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

They testified that Robinette had, from the outbreak of the war, been “ardent and influential in opposing traitors and their schemes to destroy the Government.” Infor, because of Infor Nexus transportation and visibility solution, has excellent data on global shipping. 1864, Robinette was pardoned for the remainder of the term.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Background Within our research arm’s previously published industry and global supply chains predictions advisory published at the start of this year, we predicted that manufacturers would up their efforts this year in restoring more direct control and added resiliency in their direct materials component and outsourced manufacturing strategies.

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Exiger Perspectives

APRIL 4, 2024

Confronting ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Healthcare Supply Chains April 4, 2024 Article Author: Tom Musbach The healthcare industry faces a hidden yet formidable challenge: the pervasive presence of PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), also known as “forever chemicals,” within its supply chains. Monitor your supplier network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2023

According to GEP, the April numbers show that while global demand for raw materials, commodities, and components remains subdued, it is much improved from the trough in December 2022, indicating some stability in the face of consistently high interest rates and a global manufacturing sector under intense pressure. That said, U.S.

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Elementum

AUGUST 11, 2016

Swift Transportation, the largest truckload shipping carrier in the country, reportedly saw losses of nearly 16% in the second quarter of 2015. According to data from the 2014 truck study conducted by Deloitte, sales in the global truck market for medium and heavy commercial vehicles grew at an average annual rate of 2.7% Untapped Markets.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

It’s no secret the way companies ship their freight has shifted due to COVID-19. And with passenger travel not expected to recover until 2024 , proactive solutions are needed to avoid current and upcoming disruptions. Prepping for peak shipping season and new tech launches. Sound familiar? billion people around the world.

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Resilinc

APRIL 4, 2023

The most extreme sanctions have impacted supply and manufacturing capabilities across the Energy, Aerospace, Transportation, Chemicals, Metals, and Automotive industries. These sanctions include one of Russia’s largest arms manufactures, a submarine developer, an aviation company, a missel designer, and infantry fighting vehicle.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

With the virus running rampant, members of factory management teams, too, can become thin on the ground, placing manufacturing companies under severe strain. Only last November, the company unveiled a new drone , superior to the existing one, and scheduled to enter service in 2024.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Supply Chain Matters has provided readers multiple commentaries focused on the shifting forces, both geo-political and industry generated, that are now providing short and longer-term impacts on the sourcing of semiconductor manufacturing and associated networks. policy toward shipping technology to China since the 1990’s.”.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares samples of individual prediction snapshots that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month. government trade data, the value of U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2024

could design and manufacture the advanced computer chips that power everything from lawnmowers to supercomputers on its own soil, instead of having to outsource production to Asia. Unspun’s Vega machine makes clothes on-demand, eliminating the traditional cut-and-sew process of textile manufacturing altogether. Intel wins $19.5

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

The latest updates on shipping delays in the Red Sea in January 2024, including which businesses and industries have been impacted. This response is driven by ongoing threats to crew and cargo safety, necessitating the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in substantial delays and escalated shipping costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

And as consumers are beginning to think about their Halloween plans, retailers and manufacturers are looking much farther ahead to the holiday season. Operations there have been stymied by several government-mandated lockdowns during a COVID resurgence in the spring. It’s hard to believe that Halloween is just five weeks away.

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Resilinc

MARCH 12, 2024

As a supply chain manager, it is impossible (and unwise) to ignore the state of global politics, as it directly impacts nearly every level of the supply chain, from increased shipping rates to access to critical materials and minerals. Energy Information Administration ). The US isn’t the only country holding an election, either.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This shift led to shorter lead times, increased control over supply chains, and lower shipping costs. government prioritizes supply chain resilience, elevating supply chain stability as a national security concern. Businesses are bringing manufacturing back home to reduce supply chain risk further and capitalize on local markets.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 28, 2021

For coffee manufacturers, the story is slightly different. However, we should note that the data on manufacturers also includes tea products, which represent about 17% of the sector. However, we should note that the data on manufacturers also includes tea products, which represent about 17% of the sector. Profit margins: 3.1%.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 20, 2019

In a Blockchain enabled supply chain – the buyer places a PO in the smart contract ecosystem, the raw material supplier receives the information and sends the raw material to the producer who manufactures for the contract, the system then sends a notification to the inspection agency which records the details of the goods to be inspected.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Dive into the top supply chain trends of 2024. The five key supply chain megatrends we explore are geopolitics, climate change, cyber attacks, ESG (Environment, Social, Governance), and labor issues. Many sectors are affected by droughts, including agriculture, energy, water, utilities, and manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 15, 2024

To encourage China to eliminate its unfair trade practices regarding technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation, the President is directing increases in tariffs across strategic sectors such as steel and aluminum, semiconductors, electric vehicles, batteries, critical minerals, solar cells, ship-to-shore cranes, and medical products.”

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 10, 2023

If manufacturing didn’t continue to have supply chain interruptions, if labor had been more available, 2022 truly could have been full throttle. If manufacturing didn’t continue to have supply chain interruptions, if labor had been more available, 2022 truly could have been full throttle. This is a perfect recipe for inflation.

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