Supply Chain Digest

JULY 8, 2025

Srihari Senior Consultant, Infosys Posted on: May, 22 2016 Great article. Mike O'Brien Senior editor, Access Intelligence Posted on: May, 26 2016 Surprised to see Home Depot fall off the list; thought they were winning with Sync? link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article!

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 11, 2025

That law, first passed in 2016 with a $200 ceiling, later increased to the $800 maximum. In addition to the broad plan for tariffs, the Trump administration announces a regime for fees on Chinese-made ships docking at US ports, in a move designed to aid the flagging US ship building sector. There you have it. What would you add?

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 16, 2025

Your Comments/Feedback Srihari Senior Consultant, Infosys Posted on: May, 22 2016 Great article. Mike O'Brien Senior editor, Access Intelligence Posted on: May, 26 2016 Surprised to see Home Depot fall off the list; thought they were winning with Sync? link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article!

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

Srihari Senior Consultant, Infosys Posted on: May, 22 2016 Great article. Mike O'Brien Senior editor, Access Intelligence Posted on: May, 26 2016 Surprised to see Home Depot fall off the list; thought they were winning with Sync? link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article!

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 19, 2025

Your Comments/Feedback Srihari Senior Consultant, Infosys Posted on: May, 22 2016 Great article. Mike O'Brien Senior editor, Access Intelligence Posted on: May, 26 2016 Surprised to see Home Depot fall off the list; thought they were winning with Sync? link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article!

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 17, 2025

Srihari Senior Consultant, Infosys Posted on: May, 22 2016 Great article. Mike O'Brien Senior editor, Access Intelligence Posted on: May, 26 2016 Surprised to see Home Depot fall off the list; thought they were winning with Sync? link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article!

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 2, 2025

The Inventories Index registered 49.2, meaning companies in total decreased inventory in the month, but at a slower pace. A ‘too low’ status for the Customers’ Inventories Index is usually considered positive for future production.” (See percentage points compared to May’s reading of 46.7,

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 15, 2025

Srihari Senior Consultant, Infosys Posted on: May, 22 2016 Great article. Mike O'Brien Senior editor, Access Intelligence Posted on: May, 26 2016 Surprised to see Home Depot fall off the list; thought they were winning with Sync? link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article!

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 9, 2025

Srihari Senior Consultant, Infosys Posted on: May, 22 2016 Great article. Mike O'Brien Senior editor, Access Intelligence Posted on: May, 26 2016 Surprised to see Home Depot fall off the list; thought they were winning with Sync? link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article!

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2017

Thankfully, digitization of inventory and technology like real-time shipment tracking from 3PLs are taking the pinch out of switching for these companies. While civil unrest could slow down production or shipments in a foreign country, natural disasters can accomplish just as much shipping disruption in North America.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Shipping approximately 400 million selling units consisting of 700 million manufactured units per year, Carter’s employs about 4,000 employees at its peak. The company is one of 15 winners in the 2016 Supply Chains to Admire Research. They include growth, inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

What will happen in 2016? How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Like oil prices, interest rates impact supply chain policies and decisions, especially with regards to inventory. Or will any rate increases, if they actually occur, be short-lived?

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

There is a move from the traditional shopping method of going to the store, whose inventory is based on customers buying pre-packaged items on shelves. An agile way of dealing with flexible fulfillment, shipping and return options is required. Real-time inventory is a necessity.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2016

For the first time in more than 10 years, the Federal Reserve took the initiative to slightly increase interest rates, but the hopes for a robust start to 2016 were quickly dashed. The following graph from the 2016 SOL reveals how logistics as a percentage of U.S. Inventories are a major issue analyzed by the 2016 SOL as well.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. Since 1990, the size of ships increased 3X, but the design of the west coast ports remained largely unchanged. meters, to accommodate ships with 20 rows of containers) and 15.2 meters, to accommodate ships with 20 rows of containers) and 15.2

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2016. Today, the tech devices that entered the market in early 2016 are obsolescent, and more companies are looking for real-time data-driven decision making opportunities through the Internet of Things (IoT). Like 2016, logistics providers will be tested for weaknesses in 2017.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

Retailers are reviving an old playbook to manage their inventory levels after four years of struggling to find the sweet spot of holding enough merchandise but not too much. Global shipping prices are continuing to rise as Houthi rebels keep up attacks on cargo vessels in and around the Red Sea. East Coast. 18 to $3,860.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In 2016 many companies abandoned their fixed-price contracts to avail themselves of the low spot market. Conversely in 2021 when rates were sky high, suddenly companies that had negotiated fixed rates couldn’t get their cargo on the ship without paying an extra premium surcharge. But seriously, what does it mean?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2016

Take a look at some of the top trends to expect in 2016 for the logistics industry and how they will inherently relate to the merger and acquisition trends. The Internet of Things Will Increase and Benefit Real Time Inventory Management. Essentially, consumers will be able to get products faster. 3PLs Will Expand Services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Inventories at U.S. Some major ocean carriers have also announced new fees for goods shipped on the route as of June 1 in response to the canal restrictions.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

percent between the final quarter of 2015 and the first quarter of 2016 and the International Air Transport Association has lowered its growth forecast for air freight demand in 2016 to 2.1 a solution provider that facilitates the drop-shipping process between manufacturers and retailers. percent from 3 percent. Woolworths Ltd.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2016

That’s why 2016 will be the year of connectivity in supply chain. 2016 Connectivity Predictions. With omni-channel being such a disruptive force, the recognition of this new landscape becoming more prevalent, and the maturation of supporting technology, I believe 2016 will be the year where the tipping point of connectivity occurs.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

In 2016, this port handled 1.1 As if the situation wasn’t bad enough, Hanjin, the huge shipping company, was already in bankruptcy as of early September and putting a delay in the arrival of goods well before the hurricane. They would be handling maybe twice as many ships in a typical set of days. Up to date inventory status.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

GameStop expects fewer price markdowns with ship from store service ( Dallas Business Journal ). Descartes Reports Fiscal 2016 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. In recent quarters, Target has struggled with inventory shortfalls as it tried to cater to online and in-store shoppers at the same time.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2016

January 2016 North American Freight Numbers. One of my predictions for 2016 was that cross-border e-commerce would become the next frontier for shipping and logistics growth. freight by value with North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico in January 2016 than in January 2015,” according to U.S.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 22, 2016

Cass Truckload Linehaul Index for March 2016. Manhattan Associates Reports Record First Quarter 2016 Performance. Agile Network & Manhattan Associates Collaborate to Develop a New Shipping Solution. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 18-22, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

Target charges suppliers more to help offload unsold inventory (Reuters). April 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Last week, I highlighted how Walmart is piloting the use of drones in its warehouses for inventory tracking. DHL employs robot as picker’s best companion. Market (BloombergTechnology).

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

Pitney Bowes Expands Shipping Logistics Portfolio with Acquisition of Enroute Systems Corporation. Trucking, Rail Outlook Poor in 2016, Analysts Say (WSJ – sub. 2016 has begun like the year before: with Amazon in the headlines, continuing to push the envelope in logistics, continuing to keep competitors and others on their toes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 18, 2017

Therefore, a company like BASF with a mature supply chain ranks 25 out of 30 for the post-recession period of 2010-2016. As shown in Figure 1, the company has been unable to maintain balance on the portfolio of cost and inventory. Note that recent inventory progress is slipping against the improvements during the recession).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2023

Some sellers have said their customers return items at a higher clip on Amazon than when bought from other outlets, a discrepancy they chalk up to Amazon’s easy checkout process and fast Prime shipping. America shipped, received and returned 21.2 percent annual growth rate from 2016 through 2022. By 2028, annual U.S.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Now Amazon’s Free Shipping Will Cost You at Least $49 (Wired). Cass Truckload Linehaul Index January 2016. Amazon made another move this week — it increased the minimum for free shipping from $35 to $49, the first increase since 2013. With new law, U.S. takes on slavery by banning forced labor imports ( Reuters ).

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Cass Freight Index Report January 2016. Amazon wants to bypass these brokers, amassing inventory from thousands of merchants around the world and then buying space on trucks, planes and ships at reduced rates. The post This Week in Logistics News (February 8-12, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

You probably have questions about what the 2016-2017 ocean contract season will bring. For example, the China-owned COSCO and China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) have confirmed their merger. In my opinion, there will be more than one way to procure capacity, rates, and services for the 2016-2017 season. Consolidations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In supply chain management, it is widely accepted that holding enough finished goods inventory to fulfill every order is just too costly. The thinking goes that at some point, improving service levels means you are not adding inventory in a linear manner but rather exponentially. The company has visibility to demand and inventory.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In technology news, INTTRA announced a partnership with JDA Software, which will give JDA customers access to INTTRA’s full suite of ocean shipping software, data and services. The post This Week in Logistics News (January 4-8, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

The percentage increase describes consumer applications, but the idea of connected vehicles should garner interest from other sectors such as shipping, logistics, and transportation. It acts as the driver, helping the connected ‘thing,’ which could be a vehicle or inventory system, make smarter decisions.”. Optimize Operations.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

Manhattan Associates: New Inventory and Fulfillment Capabilities Give Store Associates More Time to Deliver a Fulfilling Experience. Amazon is looking to license or acquire technology that could find the most efficient shipping routes and hire fleets of trucks, ships and planes to move sellers’ goods.

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