New York Fed Found Supply Chain Pressures Rose in January
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The New York Federal Reserve Bank’s Global Supply Chain Pressure Index rose from -0.15 in December 2023 to -0.11 in January 2024.
Modernizing Supply Chains with Brandon Daniels
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Brandon Daniels and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing supply chains. About Brandon Daniels Brandon Daniels is the CEO at Exiger, where he’s pioneering the development and scaling of the innovative AI applications to solve complex supply chain challenges for Fortune 500 companies and 40+ government agencies.
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 10, 2024
Supply chain resilience is a hot topic the last few years since post-Covid issues and newsworthy incidents like the Houthi attacks in the red sea have raised awareness. The bridge collapse is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of the nation’s aging infrastructure and the importance of supply chain resilience.
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Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2024
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 3, 2024
This year, as with years in the past, there is a broad and deep line-up of supply chain and logistics conferences to attend. The post Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2024 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Welcome 2024! Many events exist in North America, Europe, and Asia. Safe travels!
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Southwest Airlines Puts Spotlight on Another Supply Chain Weak Link
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 9, 2023
In a New York Times opinion piece, Zeynep Tufekci, a professor at Columbia University, describes the problem as follows: This problem. The post Southwest Airlines Puts Spotlight on Another Supply Chain Weak Link appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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Amazon Workers in New York Facility Vote to Join Labor Union
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 1, 2022
Supply Chain Matters highlights a breaking news development concerning online retail platform provider Amazon. Workers at the JFK8 customer fulfillment facility located in statin island, New York have voted to establish a labor union, the first Amazon facility to do so. That election is scheduled later this month.
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Supply Chain Shortages Hit the Customer Where it Hurts
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 8, 2023
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , nearly three years after Covid-19 was declared a pandemic, supply chains are back to normal. Actually, when looking a bit closer at the numbers, supply pressures actually fell below normal. In October of 2019, I wrote about the food supply chain being at risk.
The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation with Lisa Morales-Hellebo
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 6, 2022
Lisa Morales-Hellebo and Joe Lynch discuss The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation. Lisa is the Co-Founder and GP at REFASHIOND Ventures , an emerging venture capital fund manager that invests in early stage supply chain technology. About The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation. About Lisa Morales-Hellebo.
The Post-Pandemic Supply Chain with Peter Tirschwell
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 22, 2022
Peter Tirschwell and Joe Lynch discuss the post-pandemic supply chain. Peter is Vice President in the Maritime, Trade & Supply Chain division of S&P Global , a global data, analytics and business intelligence organization serving sectors including maritime, energy, automotive, petrochemical and financial.
Global Supply-Chain Pressure Hits Record Low, NY Fed Gauge Shows
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Global logistics difficulties are at the lowest in 26 years as transportation costs keep declining, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Global Supply Chain Pressure Index.
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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 28, 2023
The marijuana supply chain is an interesting market to follow. Like any agricultural product, there are ebbs and flows to its supply and demand. However, from a purely supply chain standpoint, the marijuana market strikes a similar delicate balance to other perishables.
Editor’s Choice: 5 Supply Chain Management Success Factors for CPG Companies
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 4, 2023
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article comes from Erin Sun at Oracle and identifies five supply chain success factors CPG companies need to know for increased profitability.
Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 6, 2023
The marijuana supply chain is an interesting market to follow. Like any agricultural product, there are ebbs and flows to its supply and demand. However, from a purely supply chain standpoint, the marijuana market strikes a similar delicate balance to other perishables.
Top Solutions for Supply Chain Agility
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Digital Twin from Infor Nexus Drives Supply Chain Agility. When it comes to driving supply chain agility there are several solutions that are important, but the key solution is a Multi-enterprise Supply Chain Network (MSCN). But even in more normal times, a supply plan usually can’t be fully executed.
Aging and Its Impact on Economies and Supply Chains
Enterra Insights
JULY 27, 2023
Supply chains will have to turn more automation and organizations will have to pivot to meet the needs of older people. … Over the next few years, China will be losing 70 million (of its) workforce … so this is a big shock to the global supply chain.”[7] ” The New York Times, 17 April 2023. [5]
Reflections on Manifest with Courtney Muller
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 25, 2024
Courtney Muller and Joe Lynch discuss reflections on Manifest , the premiere conference that unites the entire eco-system of Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators and investors at the forefront of logistics tech and supply chain.
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Geopolitical Risks to Supply Chains: China, Russia, and Beyond
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 22, 2023
Those countries are capable of creating supply chain mayhem and destruction. The global order still reels from disruptions related to the war in Ukraine, including those in energy, food security, supply chains, and more.”[4] Haider reports that companies are now asking questions like: “How do we engage in China?
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2022 Forecast: Supply Chains Become Critical Infrastructure
ToolsGroup
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
The problem I’m describing is the urgent need to build a robust, global, end-to-end supply chain infrastructure. What happened to the supply chain in 2021? Before I dig into what I mean by that let’s reflect on 2021 supply chain challenges. Image source: New York Times. Get your Free Playbook
U.S. Inflation Driven by Demand Surge, Supply Chain Constraints
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2022
pandemic-era inflation came from a surge in demand, but supply chain constraints stoked it further, Federal Reserve Bank of New York research shows. The majority of U.S.
The Cost of Supply Chain Sustainability Legislation?
QAD
JUNE 2, 2022
Impending Supply Chain Regulations. Supply chain compliance is increasingly dynamic. One impending piece of legislation is the German Supply Chain Act. This Supply Chain Due Diligence Act was approved in July 2021 and is planned to take effect on January 1, 2023. Are You Prepared?
Better ESG Performance Will Unlock Fashion’s Supply Chain Resilience in 2022
Logility
JANUARY 26, 2022
Building a sustainable fashion supply chain and improving ESG performance will require a more deliberate approach in 2022. Digitalization and sustainability are expected to offer more significant returns, and supply chain pressures are poised to continue growing. Digitize Supply Chains with the Right Technology.
Ukraine and the Supply Chain
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
The Wall Street Journal and New York Times are reporting that Ukrainian banks and infrastructure agencies have been suffering through waves of cyber attacks in recent days. Ukraine Conflict and the Supply Chain. In addition to cyber-attacks, the conflict in Ukraine could affect the supply chain in other ways.
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The Consequences of Supply Chain Constipation
Enterra Insights
MARCH 29, 2021
As most adults know, constipation involves the difficult passage of necessary items through the tail end of the body’s supply chain. If you’ve been following the news, you know the world has had a bit of constipation problem in the Suez Canal. This blockage has created havoc in the global supply chain.
2022 Summer of Supply Chain Legislation
Procurement Academy
JULY 29, 2022
However, for supply chain professionals, it will also be remembered as a summer of environmental, social and governance (ESG) legislation. Last year, Germany passed its Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains. Also slated for 2023, is the EU Supply Chain Law. Legislation coming into play.
Highlights from TPM 2023 with Peter Tirschwell
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 31, 2023
Peter is Vice President, Journal of Commerce, the Maritime, Trade & Supply Chain division of S&P Global , a global data, analytics and business intelligence organization serving sectors including maritime, energy, automotive, petrochemical and financial. He has degrees from the University of Maine and Fordham University.
Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 10, 2024
Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. 5 Supply Chain Predictions for 2023 ; Dr. Madhav Durbha ( Coupa Software ) So much has changed in a year!
OMG: Does Omicron Mean the Supply Chain Will Suffer from Long-Haul Covid?
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
As the 2021 holiday season revs into full swing, supply chain snarls continue to plague seasonal sales. If current supply chain troubles weren’t enough to deal with, the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has everyone wondering whether living with Covid-19 is the new normal.
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ToolsGroup JustEnough® Brings Responsive AI to NRF 2024
ToolsGroup
DECEMBER 14, 2023
BOSTON – December 14, 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, announces that it will be exhibiting the latest AI enhancements to its JustEnough Retail Planning & Execution suite at NRF 2024, Retail’s Biggest Show, January 14-16, 2024. But it’s not just about the bottom line.
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Supply Chain Heroes: Stories of Innovation in Support of COVID-19
Logility
APRIL 17, 2020
The dramatic spread of COVID-19 has disrupted lives, livelihoods, communities and businesses worldwide and created supply chain heroes across the globe. Berry shifted its capacity to the supply of healthcare materials including surface disinfectant wipes and facemasks. [ [link] ] Bodybuilding.com. You are our heroes.
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The Lowest Pressure Supply Chain Environment in more than 25 Years
Supply Chain Digest
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Global Supply Chain Pressure Index from Fed Bank of New York Finds Record Low Stress Times
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China’s Electrical Grid Affects the Global Supply Chain
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 4, 2021
1882 — Full-scale central power station with a system of conductors to distribute electricity to end-users in the high-profile business district in New York City completed. ”[3] With the global supply chain already in disarray, the news out of China is not good. ”[4]. Footnotes. [1]
Selecting a Supply Chain Technology Provider is Harder than it Seems
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JUNE 30, 2022
Selecting a Supply Chain Technology Provider is Harder than it Seems. In India, the Central Government’s focus on improving all aspects of the supply chain means that all supply chain users must start thinking carefully about how to create a streamlined and agile supply chain to keep up with the changing global environment.
NRF 2022: 4 Big Session Themes from Retail’s Big Show
ToolsGroup
JANUARY 25, 2022
In a bold move which bore resemblance to the fighting spirit of the retail industry as a whole these past two years, the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show 2022 went ahead as planned in New York City despite rising COVID cases and reduced attendance. Resilience and Adaptation to Outsmart Supply Chain Challenges.
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Building a Global Logistics Juggernaut with Nourhan Beyrouti
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 10, 2024
Raised in Brooklyn, New York, and currently residing in Dallas, Texas, Beyrouti’s career has taken him through 17 countries, enriching him with diverse international experience. Their goal is to simplify logistics for clients and partners, ensuring efficient package delivery and seamless supply chains.
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Highlights from Manifest 2023 with Courtney Muller
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 17, 2023
Over her career she has worked with The American Booksellers Association, The American Gaming Association, The Vision Council, The New York State Restaurant Association and the National Indian Gaming Association and the National Grocer’s Association to name a few.
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Supply Chain Risk Report: Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Resilinc
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
As people in the Ukraine and around the world anxiously monitor the threat of war with Russia, supply chain managers must take stock of the risks to their supply chains and focus on potential mitigation measures. Russia produces about 12% of the world’s oil and is Europe’s largest natural gas supplier.
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The Best Supply Chain Conferences of 2019
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Supply chain conferences are an excellent way to connect with industry professionals, learn about new technologies, and refine your operation through the experience of others. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. GET YOUR COPY HERE.
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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 7, 2022
The company created Project Gigaton in 2017 to engage suppliers and other stakeholders up and down the supply chain to reduce carbon emissions. The goal is to reduce or avoid one billion metric tons (a gigaton) of greenhouse gasses from the global value chain by 2030. The nationwide vacancy rate for industrial real estate was 3.2
ToolsGroup Launches Integrated In-Season Retail Inventory Optimization Solution
ToolsGroup
JANUARY 15, 2024
BOSTON & LONDON — January 15, 2024 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced the launch of their In-Season Inventory Optimization Solution, an integrated suite of tools in the greater JustEnough retail planning and execution suite. Read more HERE.
Dollar General Expanding U.S. Supply Chain Operations
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 16, 2023
Dollar General will open a dual distribution center in Nebraska, two regional facilities in Georgia and Texas, and expand operations in South Carolina and New York.
Podcast: VC Brian Aoaeh on the Future of Supply Chain Investment
Requis
JULY 14, 2020
Venture capital (VC) investor, columnist and educator Brian Aoaeh is part of the new generation of investors who are unlocking the opportunities in supply chain. Steeped in the investment world since 2008, Brian decided very early on to focus on supply chain and operations investment.
The Food Supply Chain and the War in Ukraine
Enterra Insights
APRIL 25, 2022
Against an already turbulent backdrop of global inflationary pressures amid rising food and energy prices and disrupted supply chains following the coronavirus pandemic, the war between Russia and Ukraine is exacerbating supply and demand tensions, damaging consumer sentiment, and is threatening global economic growth.”[1]
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The Empty Container Marketplace with Sean Bardon
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 8, 2023
Using Qualle’s technology, supply chains run more effectively, more efficiently, and less greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere. Shipping containers are the building blocks of the supply chain, yet we don’t do a great job managing those containers. Importers free up yard space and reduce their overall costs.
White Label Trade Show Returns to New York
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
In 2024, the White Label World Expo will be returning to the Javits Center in New York; focused on the practice of white-labeling products for eCommerce businesses, with showcases from over 200 speakers and 400 exhibitors.
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