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Global Supply Chain Volatility Continues to Moderate But Not Inventory and Warehousing Costs

Supply Chain Matters

The Logistics Managers Index ReportĀ® , compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , reported a September value of 61.4,

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The VF Corporation Invested in Supply Chain Agility Before COVID Made ā€œAgilityā€ the New Buzzword

Logistics Viewpoints

Bailey has worked most of his career at VF ā€“ as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the companyā€™s entire supply chain. VF Corporation (VFC) is a global apparel, footwear and accessories company headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

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Highlights From Blue Yonderā€™s Global Week of Giving 2023

BlueYonder

Below are some highlights of volunteering last week that were shared by our associates: ā€œI was able to participate in Colorado Springs Creek Week – creek and trail cleanup and bag collection in my local area. I thank BY for the support!ā€ ā€“ Robert Greenwood, Colorado, U.S. Today was a memorable day for me at Blue Yonder.

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June 2023 US Logistics Managers Index Drops to a Revised Low

Supply Chain Matters

Consequently, the warehousing capacity metric increased a reported 6.8 Further, the added evidence of increased warehouse capacity levels will have an effect on previously rather high levels of warehouse contracting and leasing rates. Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that again dropped to an all-time low for June 2023.

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Evidence Mounts of Non Peak Holiday Season in Transportation and Logistics

Supply Chain Matters

While 209,000 workers were added in June, 14,000 freight and parcel carriers were cut and 6,900 warehousing and storage jobs were lost. In the past we would expect to see transportation and warehousing ramping up hiring in late summer ahead of peak season. ā€ warehouse workers in June of 2022. There were 1.96

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Supply Chain Volatility Indexes Moderate in February

Supply Chain Matters

A further significant change noted was Warehousing Capacity moving back into expansion levels by 10.2 That stated, Warehousing Prices and Inventory Costs remain expanding at accelerated rates and the authors caution: ā€œ.it percentage points down from the January reading of 57.6. The chairperson of the U.S.

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Save The Supply Chain Leader From Groupthink

Supply Chain Shaman

Water levels falling in the Rhine, the Loire, and the Colorado River. Warehouses are full, and supply chain leaders are using containers as overflow warehouses adding to port snarls. Definition of Form and Function of Inventory: Source Supply Chain Insights. Thirty-one months of supply chain disruption. My answer is no.