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This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehouse vacancy rates sink to 27-year low. These sixteen states were joined by the District of Columbia, the City of New York, and a Bay Area organization. Do other warehouses follow suit and join a union?’ McCormick’s diverse supplier network helps shield it from Ukraine impacts. miles per gallon, was deeply flawed.

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Warehousing, the Rise of IT, Automation, and Now… Robotics

Logistics Bureau

From a simple place to stock goods, warehouses have developed in many ways—function and form included. Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Where to Do Your Warehousing. Who Will Do Your Warehousing?

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Managing Logistics for The World’s Largest Company with Gary Sostack

The Logistics of Logistics

I grew up in New York and graduated from the New York Institute of Technology. The company searched for smart people who understand what the next new technology will be. I was involved with the procurement of equipment and materials. One of the bidders had a very unorganized warehouse.

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Two Indices of Supply Chain Activity Noting Supply Chain Volatility Trending

Supply Chain Matters

According to the latest Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSPI) , compiled and published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , overall pressures increased in April. Also reported was less change in Inventory and Warehousing metrics as costs continue to grow and capacity remains tight. warehouses. .

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Continued Disruption and Added Cost Inflation Reflected in Key Global Transportation and Logistics Indices in March and Q1 2022

Supply Chain Matters

For the specific routing of Shanghai to New York , the index was $11, 531, reflecting a six percent decline. . The report authors noted that continued inventory congestion has driven inventory costs, warehousing prices and overall aggregate logistics costs to all-time high levels. and Warehousing Prices (90.5)

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Additional May 2022 Supply Chain Indices Point to Ongoing Concerns

Supply Chain Matters

According to the estimated May 2022 Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSPI) , compiled and published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , overall pressures reportedly declined in May 2022. owned and leased warehouses. . percent, is hovering at the highest levels since December 1981. Global Supply Chain Pressure Index.

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Reports of Easing Global Supply Chain Volatility in July

Supply Chain Matters

According to the July 2022 Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSPI) , compiled and published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , overall pressures reportedly declined once again in July. Warehousing and Inventory metrics continue to buoy the logistics sector. Global Supply Chain Pressure Index.