Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

A Statista study found that in 2020, the furniture and appliance e-commerce global market volume was $383.2B. Larger types of retail goods such as furniture and appliances, also known as oversized, are more challenging to ship than small packages. Why is delivery more complicated for big & bulky retailers?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Earlier this week, the company announced that it will acquire Italy’s Bomi Group, which provides global healthcare logistics services. Including Bomi, UPS Healthcare has doubled its global footprint since 2020. By June 2020, it had ballooned to a $3.4 7-Eleven Inc.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

The automotive and farm equipment manufacturing giant’s Spares Business Unit (SBU) witnessed lost sales revenues due to stockouts and tight working capital as a result of high inventory investment. The path to recovery from COVID-19 – LogiSYM August 2020. Optimising M&M Spares Supply Chain – LogiSYM August 2020.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. retail, e-commerce, food production). The rush to stockpile basic needs like food, beverages and toilet paper led to a dramatic increase in sales at retail outlets such as supermarkets.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. Original Article: What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. In addition, retailers are struggling to move inventory initially ordered in the first quarter of 2022 to make way for back-to-school and holiday merchandise.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

For the US Women’s National Soccer Team, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were supposed to be another Gold Medal event, as it entered with a 44-match unbeaten streak. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Varda Space Industries secures $42m for off-planet manufacturing. Amazon’s Whole Foods to add delivery charges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the world has dealt with supply chain issues. Here are the challenges retailers may face in their supply chain operations in 2022 and some tips for overcoming them. In addition, there are disruptions in the manufacturing of parts and supplies of raw materials.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

According to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers plan to spend a collective $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 billion in 2020. And now on to this week’s logistics news. million attempts in 2021 and 6 million in 2020, it said.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. However, many of these companies are now reining in their logistics ambitions. There is no doubt that autonomous semi-trucks will change the face of logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2021

billion in 2020, the cold chain market is expected to reach more than $628 billion in 2028, nearly tripling its growth in less than ten years, according to a market analysis report by Grand View Research. Because of this, retailers are under pressure to deliver faster and for less. Valued at nearly $210.49

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller. Jason Miller and Joe Lynch discuss logistics and supply chain, 1940 – 2040. Jason Miller (PhD The Ohio State University) is a tenured Associate Professor of Logistics and the John D. Key Takeaways: Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Earlier this week, I read a sobering report from the national Retail Federation (NRF) regarding shrink. The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. Retailers face security-related challenges on many fronts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. As part of the Pledge, Amazon is creating a more sustainable delivery fleet, and its work with Rivian is an important part of decarbonizing its last mile logistics as well as accelerating innovation that can help others reach net-zero carbon. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

For shippers, 2020 was like riding a roller coaster with no way to get off. The volatility of 2020 and the uncertainties looming into 2021 make it difficult to forecast planning and budgets based on historical data. However, some market trends that became significant factors in 2020 will likely continue.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 22, 2020

Extensive experience in Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Retail, Heavy Industries, Pharmaceuticals, Mining, Oil & Gas. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – July 2020. Reimagine Supply Chain of the Future – agile, resilient, and balanced – LogiSYM July 2020. – LogiSYM July 2020.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

For an industry that increasingly requires higher logistics pipeline velocity without sacrificing accuracy and at lower costs, RPA is a natural choice for high performing supply chain organisations. The path to recovery from COVID-19 – LogiSYM August 2020. Optimising M&M Spares Supply Chain – LogiSYM August 2020.

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QAD

MARCH 23, 2023

Today, the choice for CPG manufacturers and supply chains is clear: future-proof with digital manufacturing technologies that can meet the customer where they are or be left behind. I discussed this topic in a recent article for Food Logistics , and wanted to share additional insights here.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Logistics can be traced back to the earliest repeated exchange of resources and goods between tribes and villages. As the staff at Hopkins Distribution Company observes, “Today, logistics and distribution is a rather complicated and advanced process but it began years ago in a less advanced form. ”[3]. . ”[3].

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2023

BOSTON and MILAN – August 1, 2023 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been awarded Microsoft’s Best Independent Software Vendor Partner Award for the third year in a row.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 11, 2021

” Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers know as well as anyone that keeping up with the changing landscape can be difficult — but essential. ” What does that mean for CPG manufacturers? CPG manufacturers will become problem-solvers. Subscription services are a manufacturers dream.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2022

One company that took advantage of the National Calendar Day service was Logistics Plus, who, in 2019, decided “to register June 28th as the first and only ‘National Logistics Day’ in the U.S. ” Supply Chain Management and Logistics. .” ” Supply Chain Management and Logistics.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Retail workers are at the heart of the economy, making the continued retail labor shortage a top challenge for retailers–one that appears here to stay. Get the real story on today’s retail worker shortage, as we break down: Retail Labor Shortage Statistics. The Need for Corporate Retail Talent.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

One of the key lessons learned from 2020 is that companies can no longer afford to stand on the sidelines when it comes to investing in technology and digital transformation. This is not only true for manufacturers and retailers, but for logistics service providers (LSPs) too.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Everyone knows the retail sector has experienced some tough going over the past couple of years. According to Susan Reda ( @Susan_Reda ), Vice President for Education Strategy at the National Retail Federation, “The U.S. can expect the long tail impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to be felt in the retail industry for months to come.”[1]

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

During the period of 2016-2020, we hosted quarterly events, and monthly calls, to encourage inter-operability testing between network providers and the building of open canonicals. Brand owner to contract manufacturer or third-party logistics provider to a retailer.) I feel the pain. The gaps are large. What do you think?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

Well, according to Czinger, a Los Angeles-based boutique hypercar manufacturer, that is about to be a possibility. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. That being said, would you go over 280 MPH in a car?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

The kick-off to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan is just two weeks away, after being postponed last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. And now on to this week’s logistics news. This was part of the reason the company missed its 2008 goal to reduce aircraft emissions by 20 percent by the end of 2020.

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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. Robinson and Echo Global Logistics. Bob Farrell, Chairman and CEO of GlobalTranz. Echo’s revenues increased 41.9%.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

One of the most prominent retail trends accelerated by the pandemic has been increased e-commerce sales. In 2020, global e-commerce sales growth jumped three years in the first three months of stay-at-home mandates, with a share of overall retail matching 2023 predictions.”[2] ”[4]. DTC Strategy Considerations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 29, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Last week I highlighted that many toy manufacturers were looking to maximize holiday profits by selling more “ squishy ” toys. With its new team of robots and the advanced facility, both operated by GXO Logistics, Saks is aiming to keep up with surging online sales.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

His latest books include The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy Beyond Covid-19 (2020) and A Shot in the Arm: How Science, Engineering, and Supply Chains Converged to Vaccinate the World (2021). His latest book, The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and The Future of Work, was released in April 2023.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 15, 2020

”[1] He adds, “Dependence on China for their manufacturing has put small and midsize businesses in jeopardy. Therefore, reverse logistics companies are preparing for managing the influx of returned or replaced items during this time.”[2]. Reverse logistics: An inconvenient challenge. ”[2]. ”[4].

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BlueYonder

APRIL 29, 2024

The day was first declared in 2020 during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic when supply chains were thrust onto the world scene. Today is National Supply Chain Day when we celebrate all things supply chain! Those two words became what everyone was talking about for the next couple of years – and continues to be even today. Ask it here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it. Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Forget what you knew about logistics. And, more than ever, these decisions have to be made on the fly, in real-time.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology. trillion in 2020, and is projected to grow to $7.4 In essence, a lot of logistics planning boils down to finding the quickest possible route between various points of delivery before returning back to the source. trillion by 2025.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. The August S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI™ again fell to a two-year low of 51.5, The August 2022 J.P.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For decades, retailers have dealt with a slew of post-holiday returns. Before the advent of e-commerce, retailers simply beefed up their returns department to deal with the long lines of unhappy consumers returning unwanted ties, ill-fitting clothing, or other unwanted items. Ryan Semrow, Product Owner for Reverse Logistics at C.H.

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