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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 27, 2023)

Talking Logistics

Talking Logistics launched a decade ago on January 29th, 2013. The crazy idea for launching an online video talk show about supply chain and logistics popped into my head while cross-country skiing a few weeks earlier. The very first episode was just me sharing my supply chain.

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Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

Enterra Insights

A recent episode of CBS’s “60 Minutes” ran a segment on some of the issues involved in the current global supply chain crisis — focusing primarily on U.S. Much of the finger-pointing involved the movement of shipping containers into and out of port facilities. A Brief Shipping Container History.

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Target and Amazon Sharpen Their Delivery Weapons

Talking Logistics

In December 2013, the Wall Street Journal reported that Home Depot planed to spend “at least $300 million on supply chain, technology and online improvements in the fiscal year that begins in February [2014], including building new fulfillment centers and overhauling its warehouse technology systems” to enable same-day shipping and delivery of orders. (..)

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Supply Chain Services Headcount Reductions Continue

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights added reports of headcount reductions occurring across various supply chain industry services sectors. This action came after the carrier announced Q4 financial performance amid weaker shipping volumes in both domestic and international parcel shipping markets.

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Championing Supply Chain Digitalization

Enterra Insights

2] As a result, experts have, for years, encouraged businesses to transform into digital enterprises and employ digital supply chains. After all, supply chains or value chains are characterized by connectivity. Digitally optimizing only internal processes ignores important pieces of the value chain.

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Sustainable Supply Chain Management.

ModusLink Corporation

Green supply chain history: The origin of Supply Chain Management can be dated back to the early 20th with Henry Ford who vertically integrates the automotive supply chain and organizational practices. The purpose of going green is shown in the table.