BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 10, 2023

We would like to share some insights on the general economy and freight market specifically with you: our customers, employees, business partners and community. If manufacturing didn’t continue to have supply chain interruptions, if labor had been more available, 2022 truly could have been full throttle. 2022 closed at 3.5%

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

In Fortune 500 earnings calls for Q3 of 2021, “supply chain” mentions were up 412% from Q3 in 2020. Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. higher than 2020. As of 2020, only 12% of semiconductor chips were made in the United States. (

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Canoo to build battery manufacturing facility in Oklahoma. The improvement is expected to be temporary, given that an aging workforce and freight demand are both projected to grow. The company’s new battery manufacturing facility will be in the same industrial park as its future “MegaMicro” factory, Canoo said.

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ShipBob

JULY 14, 2022

In today’s hyper-connected world, freight forwarding can seem like a lone holdout. Combining this pre-existing state of freight with the events of the past two-plus years of pandemic-related disruptions and grasping the micro- and macro-dynamics becomes even harder. What’s causing the delays in freight shipments?

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

The freight market has been on the receiving end of several systemic shocks that continue to affect industry providers and shippers alike. Each of these on its own could cause capacity constraints. Each of these on its own could cause capacity constraints. Freight Market Volumes Climb Again . over the last 12 months.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2021

GlobalTranz, a logistics service provider, put out a press release on February 23rd where they mentioned that they had achieved 40% growth in revenue, fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. GlobalTranz’s main service lines are freight brokerage – less-than-truckload and truckload – and managed transportation services.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

Without a doubt 2020 will be etched in our memories as the year of multiple disasters, with the Covid-19 pandemic, trade issues between the US and China, wildfires in Australia, social unrest in Hong Kong, drastic declines in oil prices, turbulent financial markets and other politically dominated issues in emerging markets.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Last year, truck capacity demand reached historic highs due to a combination of factors, including ongoing equipment and labor shortages. Spot market rates might start easing in 2020 but will still be about 15%-20% higher than the previous peak in 2018. Shippers are in a competition for capacity.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 10, 2024

In our diacussions, he described a report he recently wrote on his Assessment of the People’s Republic of China’s Control of Container and intermodal Chassis Manufacturing , released in March. As background, it is important to recognize the statements made by the People’s Republic of China relative to the global ocean freight channels.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

But alternative models are emerging, including distributed manufacturing enabled by robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D-printing, distributed intelligence brought about by the internet of things and distributed labor enabled by the internet and mobile devices. Staying Ahead of Supply Chain Paradigms – LogiSYM September 2020.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the resiliency test. 2020 Was A Year Of Supply Chain Disruption. In 2020 companies across virtually every industry faced supply chain disruption due to COVID-19. What do we mean by that? Overall, U.S.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

trillion by 2020. Although this sounds great for most industries, it represents a major problem for the freight trucking industry. Freight Forwarding Will Undergo Digital Transformation. Freight forwarders will have great opportunities in 2018 to take advantage of the increased demand on shippers.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Does your supply chain depend on container freight shipping? At Logistics Bureau, we have supply chain consultants available to help you improve volume forecasting and attain the most favourable container freight rates possible, even during this period of pandemic-induced turmoil. Adjust to a Carrier-centric Freight Market.

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Ware2Go

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Supply chain disruptions like freight delays may continue well beyond this year’s peak holiday shopping season. Freight delays have affected consumers and merchants alike. After 18 months of disruptions, the state of international freight was shaky at best heading into this holiday shopping season.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2023

freight rates have reached their lowest levels in nearly six years. In essence, it is confirmation of a freight recession condition. That is not good for retailers and manufacturers, each under the looking glass to reduce not only transportation but also inventory carrying costs. All rights reserved. The post U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2018

Going back to the Industrial Internet of things (IIoT), the use of Internet-connected technology increases risk in manufacturing. billion in 2018 alone, reports Michael Kotelec of Manufacturing.net , and this will bring a strong, robust boost to efficiency and productivity in manufacturing. However, the risk is well worth it.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

This compilation is based on the most currently available company revenue data (between 2018 and 2020) without factoring in any other metric. Read on to learn more about the top revenue-earning 3PL warehousing companies in 2020. FedEx set out to become a global logistics player as a full-service freight operator.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 24, 2020

This year is off to an a typical start as the freight market and the international economy braces for the full impact of the coronavirus. . However, the freight market outlook , at least to start Q2, is brighter than other sectors of the domestic economy. . We are seeing several-year highs in freight volume.

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PINC

OCTOBER 7, 2020

This year’s report focuses on the impact of digital yard management on enterprise transportation costs and capacity. Manufacturers, retailers, and distributors have been forced to quickly adapt their supply chain networks and processes to new market realities.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 8, 2021

As demand for freight services continues to mount, the supply side is having difficulty meeting the needs of shippers. This imbalance has left CPG brands feeling the pinch as more volume enters the freight market than can be reasonably transported. However, a driver shortage is nothing new to the freight market.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 30, 2021

Following an unprecedented downturn, the freight market has posted an almost full calendar year of impressive growth spurred by demand from a few sectors of the domestic economy. The second half of the past quarter was highly atypical and posted freight volumes that vastly exceeded those generally seen during peak season.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 8, 2021

Why the Truck Market’s Sharp Turn Caught the Freight Industry by Surprise The MIT FreightLab’s latest industry roundtable explored the drivers behind today’s extremely tight market for truck capacity and the broader implications for supply chains. However, in U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

The prescriptions are offered via Amazon’s online pharmacy service, which launched in 2020. These plants produce various food products, and these new projects’ technologies can be replicated across a wide range of food and beverage manufacturers. Senate for further consideration. The Arkansas Department of Transportation expects 1.5

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 6, 2020

Now that the fireworks are over and New Year’s resolutions are set, it’s time to prepare for global shipping in 2020. One thing’s for sure, freight forwarding never has a dull moment. . Preparation for International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2020. Ocean service in 2020. Carriers controlling capacity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2021

In the Spring of 2020, there were massive shortages of cleaning and disposable products such as sanitary wipes, Purell, and toilet paper. Furthermore, this is the case not just with retailers but also wholesalers and manufacturers. Well, companies can try securing additional capacity as, even as charters as Costco did.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , provided a banner headline of global manufacturing output showing signs of stabilizing at the conclusion of Q1. That stated, the reported 49.6

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report. Late 2021 saw Maersk continue to shift towards vertical integrations, with acquisition of Senator, a German freight forwarder for $644 million dollars. While Facebook is looking at virtual reality, Alibaba and Amazon are looking more at freight.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Above-average holiday shipping seasons in 2020 and 2021 led to an above-average returns rate in the usual Quiet Season. With Russia exporting many critical commodities, Deloitte explained, there are insufficient raw materials for supply and manufacturing use. Q2: The Produce Shipping Season. Q3: The Peak Shipping Season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Prior to 2020, they were paying around ten cents a mask. During 2020, Cooper was paying up to a $1.50 2020 it was just a scramble for PPE,” Dr. Runkle explained. “We Many of their suppliers were using the same sub-tier manufacturers. So, suppliers were asked if they used carriers or their own trucks to haul freight.

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Freight Plus

APRIL 1, 2020

A market update and summary of the round table discussion from April 1, 2020. Week 2: Capacity Crunch. As more and more warehouses and manufacturing plants are implementing rules around receiving freight, we are increasingly seeing trucks denied entry into facilities. Themes of the Weeks of COVID-19. Week 1: Shock.

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Freight Plus

APRIL 1, 2020

A market update and summary of the round table discussion from April 1, 2020. Week 2: Capacity Crunch. As more and more warehouses and manufacturing plants are implementing rules around receiving freight, we are increasingly seeing trucks denied entry into facilities. Themes of the Weeks of COVID-19. Week 1: Shock.

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Zipline Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2020

Despite a pandemic that has disrupted many parts of the global supply chain, the freight market has been on a recent tear. Whether those conditions will continue for the remaining months of 2020 remains to be seen. Simply put, there is more freight than available trucks, which has severely tightened capacity and driven up rates.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Providing your logistics partner with additional lead time can be critical in ensuring better rates and securing capacity in any market. But with freight conditions like those we have seen throughout most of 2020, building in additional lead time is an even more essential piece of your logistics operational puzzle.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

According to JOC.com , “As the peak pre-holiday shipping season looms over US shippers, businesses are scrambling to secure needed capacity while trying to determine transportation budgets for 2021. The 2020 peak season is groundbreaking and represents a massive shift in typical supply chain operations. It’s time to face the facts.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

As an example, the Transportation Manager at Kimberly-Clark discussed the results their company has achieved with Blue Yonder: “Blue Yonder transportation management immediately began generating up to $14 million a year in freight cost reductions in North America compared to our previous manual methods.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For me, the year 2020 will always be a turning point in history due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. The lockdowns gave e-commerce a huge boost, not least because brand manufacturers were increasingly bypassing the retail channel to supply direct to consumers.

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Freight Plus

APRIL 15, 2020

A market update and summary of the round table discussion from April 15, 2020. The request for longer turnaround times could be a sign that carriers are buying time to see how the markets settle before they make rate and capacity commitments to shippers. Our pricing is expiring – what should we be doing for long term pricing?

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