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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. Source: J.P. But cross-border trade is an important part of the global economy and much of this trade is in physical goods that must be stored, shipped, transported, and eventually consumed.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

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 billion business.

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2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Relative Stability and a Migration to the Mean

Logistics Viewpoints

Media sources are filled with prognostication. And Logistics Viewpoints has a history of its own supply chain predictions for the year ahead. This volatility has increased public and corporate attention and appreciation for supply chain and logistics. This is surely a positive for the field.

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2021 Logistics Outlook: Truckload Freight Market Forecast

GlobalTranz

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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Most Popular Logistics Stories from 2021

Logistics Viewpoints

So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2021 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. It was good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors. So let’s take a look now at the 15 most popular logistics stories.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Empty shipping containers stack up at US port depots. The company has faced sourcing constraints as a result of the war in Ukraine, causing the company to rely on second sourcing capabilities for its mustard procurement. The Czinger 21C costs $1.7 That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Procurement – Performance Management

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Logistics Procurement – Performance Management by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Shortly after the outset of COVID, in early 2020, supply chains have been disrupted across the globe. Logistics Managers need to address other elements namely: How do we measure ocean freight spending against market levels?