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New Bookends: The Tale of Supply Chain Global Leaders in Consumer Products

Supply Chain Shaman

In the selection of time frames to analyze, we look at the long-term view including the recessionary period of 2006-2009, the post recessionary period of 2009-2014 and the more recent time period of 2011-2014. In the period of 2008-2009, both supply chains made some major shifts. It is a strong downward trend. Good Times Ahead.

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The Free TMS with Tim Higham

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to starting AscendTMS, Tim co-founded and ran a national 3PL, where he invited Palm Beach Capital LLC to become minority equity shareholder in July, 2009 in order to speed both internal growth and outside acquisitions. It can be used to manage a small fleet of trucks or a large global transportation network.

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August 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices- Declining Momentum Accelerating

Supply Chain Matters

Barring the initial pandemic lockdown months, this is the steepest downturn in US manufacturing seen since the global financial crisis in 2009.”. From our lens, they telegraph the likelihood of more declining global supply chain activity levels extending to the end of 2022. the same value as that of July. Bob Ferrari.

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The State of LTL Shipping in Light of YRC Freight Bankruptcy

TransAudit

Financial Restructuring Attempts Yellow was compelled to opt for wage concessions and debt-for-equity swaps in 2009. The Final Years Divestment of Non-LTL Offerings In 2009, Yellow sold its dedicated unit, followed by parting with its stake in Shanghai Jiayu Logistics in 2012, indicating a shift in focus.

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Global Shipping Trends: What to Expect in 2017

Talking Logistics

The global transportation industry was dealt a year full of surprises in 2016, and with that came challenges. While these financial pressures have been ongoing since 2009 due to several factors, overcapacity was certainly one of the most prevalent. 2017 Projections.

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Snapshot of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Part Four

Supply Chain Matters

In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. 2023 Prediction Five: Global Wide Transportation, Logistics and Brokerage Services Sectors Will Face a Challenging Year With Significant Consequences. Global trade forecasts point to slowing to 1.1

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Why Thinking ?Global, Yet Local? Makes Sense in Your Air Freight Strategy

CH Robinson Transportfolio

In 2009, the global financial crisis hit the freight community hard, and consumers reduced spending and importers tightened their belts. Over the past few years, we have seen many impacting factors on the air cargo market. Order patterns changed, and businesses turned away from air and toward sea freight.