Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Self-reported projections of the ocean carriers forecast that the industry is posting over $200B in profits. Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 29, 2019

I’ve been trying to learn the basics of the game, and as luck would have it, at the Descartes Evolution 2019 conference this week (more about the conference in a future post), I sat with a Descartes executive who is an experienced rugby player — he even coached the women’s team at his university. You learn something new every day.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

from 1990 to 2019 because of the increased numbers of people flying. Only the recent global pandemic reduced airline greenhouse gas emissions however this year, we will almost definitely see an increase in travel over 2019 levels – once again increasing overall emissions.

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 5, 2018

It’s a fact: shippers who have been playing the spot rate market in 2018 have been paying more for freight than at any time in 2017. Cass Freight Index. With freight volumes up 6.2% Fortunately, there are a number of things that shippers can do to make 2019 a much less costly and stressful year than the one before it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2021

I am wrapping up my Transportation Management Systems market study which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, and customer size. Planning and execution is focused on freight moves involving a carrier.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 1, 2021

While traditionally these programs are called freight audits, it isn’t solely about LTL or FT. While each shipping mode presents more complexity for managing the freight audit , having a single validated source of truth across your supply chain opens up endless possibilities for shipment and cost optimization. Consider this.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Self-reported projections of the ocean carriers forecast that the industry is posting over $200B in profits. Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Self-reported projections of the ocean carriers forecast that the industry is posting over $200B in profits. Hazardous freight is the most likely to get “rolled” at the dock. On the one hand, we should celebrate the fact that the aggregate industry moved 38% more freight in 2021 when compared to 2019.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly? And then freight volumes took off, which has left everyone struggling to keep up.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 29, 2020

Supply and demand forecast. Despite multiple variables at play, economists are forecasting a reasonably healthy economy this year with GDP forecasts at a 2% year over year growth rate. In terms of available freight, economic and market analysts suggest for-hire truckload volumes will be plus or minus 0.5%

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

According to the IHS Markit 2022 Automotive Market Outlook, the European car production forecast for 2022 decreased by 2 million in comparison with the forecast predicted only eleven months prior. As post-pandemic maritime export volumes soar, global ocean freight transportation is in a critical position. million cars.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 27, 2020

After an extremely volatile first half of the year, the challenges in the air freight market look set to continue into 2021, requiring both foresight and forward planning from businesses. A turbulent six months for air freight. This caused an overheated market, with the price of air freight increasing by as much as 400%.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 21, 2019

Successful inbound freight management depends on a strong logistics management program. Shippers need to have a robust set of controls in place, a high-quality inbound freight routing guide , automated tracking technology, reporting capabilities, and much more. Congress Will Affect Successful Inbound Freight Management.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As a point of reference, in September, Mastercard had forecasted an anticipated 3.7 In early November, Supply Chain Matter’s highlighted the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) forecast of expected holiday spending to be in the range of a pre-pandemic level of between 3 percent and 4 percent over 2022 levels. percent increase, with a 7.6

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

Directors at Amazon agencies and accelerators said that these new changes will help sellers forecast inventory better. As freight truck utilization continues to fall from pandemic-era capacity, more small carriers are giving up for-hire authority as equipment and other carrier costs remain higher at the start of 2023.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2022

For the second consecutive four-quarter period, the freight market faced continual capacity challenges as the global supply chain wrestled with the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Will these forces continue to play a part in the freight market in the coming year? Consumption Drives Freight Market Growth. percent in November.”

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 19, 2018

With 11 out of 12 months of the year reported, the Cass report indicates that the realized contract pricing forecast for 2018 of 6 – 12% is “essentially in the books.”. Costello explained his outlook for 2019 in a recent conference call hosted by investment firm Stifel earlier this year. annually in November but was down 0.5%

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Slowing demand means 6% lower imports from the GCC vs 2019 and 10% lower than 2020 forecast before the virus outbreak.” Realising operational and cost efficiencies will reduced lead times, improved forecast accuracy and increased inventory turnover. Knowledge exchange: Addressing gaps in own capabilities through collaboration.

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Taulia

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

More recently, the war in Ukraine and the sanctions on Russia have placed limitations on both the overland rail and air freight routes from China to Europe and increased the strain on Northern European ports that were already congested before the war. Demand forecasting. Four components of an agile supply chain strategy.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Freight volumes (demand) and active supply (trucks, drivers, trains, and containers) seek balance, but often fall somewhere across the balance spectrum. As such, there are several trends to keep an eye on as 2019 progresses. Below, we explore 9 trends that will influence the truckload marke t in 2019.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 14, 2023

In an explicit and sharp rebuke rarely heard from politicians, President Biden addressed a handful of freight carriers, accusing them of exploiting their unfettered control of the market for personal gain. percent increase from 2019. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) According to Forbes , U.S. Of course not. desires.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Freight Rates 2019-2021. As a result, companies plug along planning based on historic lead times and freight rates which as you can imagine is doomed for failure. Freight does not move without the right chassis and the logistics requires forecasting and planning and interoperability between providers.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Freight volumes (demand) and active supply (trucks, drivers, trains, and containers) seek balance, but often fall somewhere across the balance spectrum. As such, there are several trends to keep an eye on as 2019 progresses. Below, we explore 9 trends that will influence the truckload marke t in 2019.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

IoT supports operational efficiencies in areas such as asset tracking, inventory management and forecasting, improving productivity and aiding decision-making across the supply chain. Thanks to AI, companies can automate functions such as demand forecasting, capacity and production planning and predictive maintenance.

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Freightos

MAY 31, 2022

This is an exciting milestone that accelerates our vision of a digital platform that modernizes international freight and improves global trade. I assumed, after all, that freight carriers would publish APIs simply because they wanted to fill their vessels efficiently. Between 2012 and 2019 we made the most of what we had.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

She explains, “The good news is that in all the recently published forecasts, economists are much more optimistic than they were. 7] Dean Seal, “ Consumers Are Spending Like It’s 2019 ,” The Wall Street Journal, 26 August 2023. [8] Inflation is slowing and coming under control. Fox Business, 17 August 2023. [6]

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. Let’s think back on demand forecasting and warehousing management.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Seasonal Holiday Hiring At Its Lowest Levels Following up on our Supply Chain Matters posting highlighting the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) November 2023 holiday spending forecast , The Wall Street Journal reported this week ( Paid subscription ) that the number of U.S. Delivery of these innovative vans began in July 2022.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Demand forecasting. “Machine learning algorithms and the apps running them are capable of analyzing large, diverse data sets fast, improving demand forecasting accuracy.” 3] Lindsay Clark, “ Making machine learning fit for business ,” IDG Connect , 15 January 2019. [4] They are: 1. Improved performance.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. Overcome supply chain challenges – and maximize margins in the face of inflation – with retail planning software and demand forecasting tools. compared to November 2019, or a 4.2% Consultancy UK).

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Stord

MARCH 5, 2019

If you couldn’t make it, or want to refresh your memory, here are five big themes from the 2019 conference. For example, speakers from Walmart and Best Buy shared how they they gained better freight visibility and created a shorter returns cycle.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

But there are several trends presenting themselves that will help us redefine what “normal” means for truckload in 2018 and 2019. When securing transportation, you’d do best to align your favorable freight attributes with carrier goals. Below, we explore 8 trends that will have an effect on the truckload market in 2018.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

In 2019, Will Beery was appointed the vice president and tasked with leading the company’s global digital supply chain transformation. Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. Mars has been on a journey to transform their digital supply chain.

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Cathy Roberson

JUNE 28, 2021

However, compared to 2019, sales are up only 0.2% The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently revised its 2021 total retail sales forecast. The latest forecast projects that retail sales will grow between 10.5% On a per-dollar basis to 2019, at the end of Q1 2021, 2019 was down 2.7%. to between $4.44 and down 25.4%

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CHAINalytics

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Many organizations are consistently missing the mark with their transportation spend due to contract rate increases and fluctuating spot rates on ocean freight lanes. The lack of visibility needed to keep your ocean freight management in line with your forecast presents additional challenges for shippers.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It’s in generating dynamic forecasts that data analytics begins to demonstrate its power. … An especially useful sub-category of predictive analytics is probabilistic forecasting, which offers a prediction not as a hard number (or ‘point number’ as it’s called in industry) but as a distribution, or a range to plan within.”

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Turvo

JULY 27, 2021

A report based on a survey by Finances Online found that the most critical inventory management practices for companies were forecasting (61.3%), warehouse management (50%), logistics (46.8%), and back-end technology (32.3%). Enable digital transformation and better freight management with tendering through POD uploads.

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