ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. In Fortune 500 earnings calls for Q3 of 2021, “supply chain” mentions were up 412% from Q3 in 2020. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020).

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Intelligent Audit

MARCH 18, 2020

The question now is what will the impact of such a recession be, particularly on shipping. In a fairly ominous report sent out this week, Morgan Stanely stated that “Global recession in 2020 is now our base case.”. What Happens to Shipping. Which, in turn, will drastically impact shipping.

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Over the years, the company grew into one of the largest trucking companies in the United States. In 2009, Yellow merged with Roadway Express to form YRC Worldwide Inc. Despite this merger, YRC Worldwide struggled financially, leading to Yellow's troubles in 2020. capacity declined, and shipping rates increased.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Network Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In our previous published Part One commentary , we summarized the challenges and action taken by industry and global supply chain during the years 2020-2022, along with the key learning. That will have a direct impact on the dynamics of global container shipping, airfreight and logistics networks. Overall Themes for the Year 2023.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 52

Turvo

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The cost of transporting a container by ship has tripled since extreme confinement was lifted. Despite the crisis, the market rules out seeing the low prices that helped the economy and international trade recover after the 2009 crash, which will give inflation a boost. Why is freight pricing reaching historical records?

Price Reduction 77

Price Reduction Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 77

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Three years later, he stayed with his $300-a-barrel prediction, but shifted the timeframe to 2020 (see the CBS News article, Another $300 Oil Prediction — and Why This One Matters ). Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). Shipping and delivery capabilities become even bigger competitive weapons.

Predictive Analytics Software 201

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