Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an added dimension to our monthly summary of global supply chain activity trending and implications. For the specific routing of Shanghai to New York , the index was $11, 531, reflecting a six percent decline. . Shipping Transit Timeliness. US Logistics Index.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Almost 75 percent of US companies are experiencing capacity shortfalls in their supply chains, due to Coronavirus-linked transport disruptions , a new study has shown. With some 5 million companies impacted by China’s supply chain woes, the picture is similar in other parts of the world. The Auto Industry.

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Stord

APRIL 7, 2019

True Value is investing $150 million in upgrades to its supply chain that will cover a new distribution center in Pennsylvania, ordering software, and more. True Value has already successfully implemented this strategy in the Midwest, and is now bringing it to its Northeast region with this new investment.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation. Media Type.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. And, according to some analysts, things could get worse—a whole lot worse! COVID-19 Impact on Shipping.

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Vanguard Software

JUNE 18, 2021

The Latest Supply Chain News. The Wall Street Journal – Supply Chains Are Strained. June 12, 2021 – Cargo ships stacked up at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Inventories of lumber, aluminum cans, tires, cardboard and plastic all running low. More Supply Chain News.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Lots of news to get to this week, so let’s get started… Descartes Acquires e-customs. SAP Fuels New Era of Social Collaboration to Transform Work. SAP Readies a Big Business Marketplace ( New York Times ). Esri and E2open Partner to Deliver Market-Leading Supply Chain Solutions. Trucking Industry.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? While the industry continues to be rocked by world events, uncertainty has become the new normal. With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

If you’re like me, staying up to date on supply chain news is critical. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Today’s Top Supply Chain and Logistics News From WSJ.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 8, 2015

New York to London? A popular subject in several expat Facebook groups is checking to see who’s planning on flying back to their origin country, and whether those individuals would mind taking along a little extra cargo. Are there ways it could benefit, or endanger, your supply chain?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

— In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… DSV agrees to acquire UTi Worldwide Inc. Port of Long Beach sees highest Q3 cargo volume in history (Cargo Business News). Inventory Management. In the darkness, in the silence, I missed my dad, again. UPS Sets 2016 Rates. billion. ).

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Driverless vehicles and package delivery dominated the supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to it: Google wants to deliver packages from self-driving trucks ( Quartz ). Future of brokerage: Cargo Chief to bet on pay for time ( Overdrive ). Amazon expands logistics reach in China ( Reuters ).

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2017

“When imports break records two months in a row , it’s hard to see that as anything other than a good sign about what retailers expect in consumer demand,” says Jonathan Gold, NRF’s vice president for supply chain and customs policy. A TEU is one 20-foot-long cargo container or its equivalent. The record before that had been 1.73

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

Is this true for the supply chain industry? What seems to be clear by now is that the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the vulnerabilities and risks of today’s global supply chain networks. This is also true for states and research institutes through advanced supply chain design and management expertise and capabilities.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

An example in the supply chain space is US maritime policy. One manifestation of this problem is that multiple ports on the east coast are deepening their approach channels in order to attract bigger cargo ships. We have a glimpse of such an outcome courtesy of the states of New Jersey and New York.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

Supply chain disruptions continue to lead to product shortages around the world. The ongoing pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, along with the Russia-Ukraine war, limited available supplies of cocoa, edible oil, and other food ingredients. Port of New York and New Jersey sets container fee.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

For the first time since 2020, I was back in New York City for the NRF Big Show. But speaking of robots, the coolest robot I saw in New York this week was the life-size, and life-like, Yayoi Kusama robot at the Louis Vuitton store on the Upper East Side. The average value of cargo stolen in an event was $214,104.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 22, 2016

If costs were all that mattered, these shippers would route their products through the expanded Panama Canal to reach Columbus via rail from the New York-New Jersey port. First, more inventory would be in transit at any given time. A time difference of 11 days would affect the shipper in two ways.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart in the news: Walmart dangles deeper gas discounts for Walmart+ members. Amazon announces new changes to inventory limits. BrightDrop And FedEx set new Guinness World Record. Canada’s Walmart tries ring scanners.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Chipotle’s push for humane chicken delayed amid tight supplies. Mexican factories gain in supply chain revamps. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. Walgreens to offer Wing drone delivery in suburban Dallas.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A container of office supplies is sent from India via flight to California, USA. And from there, it’s loaded onto a cargo train and moved to New York station. Enables supply chain versatility: Since there are multiple modes of transportation involved, it’s possible to get our goods delivered in different ways.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 17, 2021

Owned by Qurate Retail Group, investments in technology, supply chain networks, and relationship building with brands have been made resulting in total revenue for the Group increasing 5.3% However, like any business, it too has been impacted by supply chain issues. in 2020 to $14.2 Disrupt online marketplaces?

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 18, 2022

Since logistics intelligence sources data directly from freight systems in real-time, filling in the gap between your real-world logistics and your supply chain management strategies, it becomes easier to use that information strategically. Vendor compliance must be a priority in supply chain management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

s Wing subsidiary has developed a fleet of new drone prototypes designed to more efficiently deliver packages ranging from small pill bottles to items weighing as much as 7 pounds. percent year on year in June, driven by double-digit surges in New York/New Jersey, Houston, and Savannah, Georgia. Alphabet Inc.’s

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2022

Overstock is ready to take advantage of inventory glut. This week, UPS unveiled a battery-powered, four-wheeled cycle to more efficiently haul cargo in some of the world’s most congested streets and to reduce its carbon footprint. UPS said a trial run is focused on New York City and in several cities in Europe.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2015

It was a relatively quiet week for industry news, but here are the items that caught my attention… JDA Reinvents the Omni-channel Experience with a Re-visioned, Persona-based and Mobile WMS User Experience. Uber’s Latest Experiment Is Uber Cargo, A Logistics Service In Hong Kong. UPS Worldwide Express Freight Expands.

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FLEXE

JUNE 19, 2018

It was a packed couple of days with a lot of great speakers brought together by a common denominator: how to solve the retail supply chain challenge. New technologies, changing buying behaviors, and market saturation have put retail to the test. I don’t know if anyone’s ever heard of Cargo. Fantastic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Tesla ramps up production as rivals launch new EVs. EU proposes supply chain emergency powers, spooking business. Focal Systems’ solution is integrated with Walmart Canada’s existing inventory systems to automatically detect availability concerns and direct store teams to replenish products. average hourly wage above $17.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

FedEx partners with HBCUs to increase the pipeline of Black supply chain professionals. US crackdown on forced China labor risks supply chain snarls. Ocado unveils new, lighter robots in grocery delivery push. Sam’s Club rolling out inventory accessory for cleaning robots. UPS Q4 earnings jump 35 percent.

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FLEXE

JUNE 19, 2018

It was a packed couple of days with a lot of great speakers brought together for a common interest: how to solve the retail supply chain challenge. New technologies, changing buying behaviors, and market saturation have put retail to the test. I don’t know if anyone’s ever heard of Cargo. Fantastic.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our May 31, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis capsule of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news. No financial specifics were disclosed regarding the announcement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has embarked on an ambitious Net Zero Roadmap, outlining a comprehensive strategy to slash greenhouse gas emissions at the New York/New Jersey seaport. As a result, retailers now have more bargaining power over suppliers.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 13, 2018

So, as I head out the door, running late as usual, here’s the rest of this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: XPO Logistics Launches Single-Entry Platform for Multimodal Freight Transportation Solutions. Trump Proposes Rejoining Trans-Pacific Partnership (New York Times).

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