Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 9, 2022
Just last year many were chartering their own cargo ships to get all these goods to their destinations.) While consumers may see some short-term benefit in the form of discounted goods, many retailers have had to reset investor expectations , reflecting the expected hit on margins from carrying so much inventory.
Logility
AUGUST 4, 2022
Much of the merchandise languishing aboard cargo ships stuck in ports around the world during the pandemic-fueled supply chain crisis has made it to store shelves. With much of the inventory suddenly arriving, retailers are realizing that the macro economy and Americans’ buying habits have changed while the goods were adrift.
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Freightos
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Reports by many major retailers that inventories are now under control is a positive sign for the possibility of a restocking cycle after the holidays if spending holds up. But the run down of those inventories in the last few months also meant less importing and a relatively short and subdued peak season this year.
Freightos
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Existing inventories by some importers and decisions to order early by others may have contributed to the brief and early peak in August. Despite recent reports of some air cargo volume increases stoking some hope for air peak season, Freightos Air Index ex-Asia rates fell 2% to N. America last week and more than 4% to N.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 26, 2023
Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Inventories at U.S. So, wish me luck in securing authentic University Blue Jordan IVs. And now on to this week’s logistics news. general merchandise stores expanded 1.2
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
AUGUST 19, 2022
Automation, cargo tracking, robotics, and remote fleet management are all examples of how IoT can be used to harness organizational data and gain insights into key processes. DB Schenker is leveraging sensor data from cargo in transit to monitor and control high-value shipments or sensitive shipments, such as with cold chain logistics.
Freightos
JANUARY 15, 2024
This optimism is buoyed by the fact that 55% of importers have their inventories in check, anticipating a stronger freight demand in the coming year. Exploring alternative shipping routes and modalities, including air cargo, is crucial despite the higher costs. He’s obsessed with marketing, data storytelling (it’s a thing!)
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