Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest quantitative data related to global manufacturing PMI activity levels for April. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined. The Global Manufacturing Output sub-index reportedly dropped to a contraction value of 48.5 Manufacturing Indices. in March to 46.0

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 15, 2011

trillion, an increase of $114 billion from 2009. percent last year due to higher costs for taxes, obsolescence, depreciation, and insurance, which were offset by a further drop in the inventory carrying rate and warehousing costs. percent from 2009 levels, with trucking lagging behind the performance of other modes, rising only 9.3

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

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? In addition to cutting the need for outsourced manufacturing, this move could give the company a leg up on the competition by making it possible to get products in the hands of consumers faster.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. There are more than 450,000 such warehouses nationwide, with nearly 16.4 percent for Q4.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

At the end of every fully funded Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaign, there will be a warehouse full of product that needs to get into the hands of your backers. When you calculated your startup expenses, you probably figured out manufacturing costs down to the penny. Crowdfunding Fulfillment Basics. Kickstarter Fulfillment.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

Deere & Company (brand name John Deere) is famed for the manufacture and supply of machinery used in agriculture, construction, and forestry, as well as diesel engines and lawn care equipment. One of the world’s largest manufacturers of computer chips, Intel needs little introduction. Deere & Company.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

This week a sobering reminder from New England Motor Freight (NEMF) that all parties ultimately come to an end. We have worked hard to explore options for New England Motor Freight,” Colistra explained in a statement posted on the company’s website on Feb. Billion Deal for Ceva Logistics (WSJ – sub. Retail sales declined 1.2

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2014

Con-way Freight Introduces Drive Safe Systems™. FedEx Freight to Increase Shipping Rates. Of course, this makes sense for logistics service providers like Ryder, but a similar opportunity exists for manufacturers and retailers. Is Walmart’s WAVE Concept Truck The Fuel-Efficient Future Of Semis? Yahoo Autos ).

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GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2015

This builds on the trend of developing larger manufacturers who focus more expansion and less specialization. This is a direct relation to the growing construction and stable manufacturing markets. When compared to 2009, when 68% reported having to reduce the size of their staff, these numbers are very encouraging.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

For example, before Uber started in 2009, Amazon’s Mechanical Turk system was already functioning in 2007. Already in 2013, DHL Freight in Sweden piloted a mobile app called “My Ways” to connect shippers with individuals willing to deliver packages along their daily routes in return for a small fee. Accelerating Factors.

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