Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions. A 4PL is a company that plans and executes transportation on behalf of their customers. The company chose 4Flow to do transportation planning and execution in Europe.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 2, 2022

Current supply chain snarls, often associated with overseas factories and logjammed ports, have made manufacturing reshoring a hot topic. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor.'”[2] manufacturing capability, and increasing their inventory positions.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Global challenges, including port congestion, fuel costs, governmental policies and the ongoing pandemic will be among the factors affecting over-the-road hauling across North America as we look forward through this year and beyond. Class 8 manufacturing capacity has slowed to record levels, with backlogs of a year or more.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 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 , halted a consecutive five-months of contraction levels to that of no-change. The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI® had a February value of 47.3,

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

A container from Shanghai to Long Beach was 56 days in 2020 and increased to 80 days in 2021. Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Manufacturing equipment lead times were 19 months. Source E2open Shipping Index).

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

A container from Shanghai to Long Beach was 56 days in 2020 and increased to 80 days in 2021. Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Manufacturing equipment lead times were 19 months. Source E2open Shipping Index).

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

The peak season definition is a continued evolution of the seasons in transportation. Above-average holiday shipping seasons in 2020 and 2021 led to an above-average returns rate in the usual Quiet Season. They’re usually broken into four seasons: Q1: The Quiet Season. Q2: The Produce Shipping Season. Q3: The Peak Shipping Season.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2022

This week, in conjunction with General Motors reporting of Q2-2022 financial performance, the auto maker disclosed that it had secured strategic supply agreements to support one million electric powered vehicles in North America by 2025. Some Broader Context.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

After a three-day stoppage of rail operations impacting transcontinental shipments of key commodities and manufactured goods, the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference have reached a settlement calling for final and binding arbitration of differences. Canadian and U.S. East Coast Ports the Likely Next Test.

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AB&R

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Labor shortages, port congestion and manufacturing delays are throwing off the supply chain’s delicate balance. relies heavily on China for manufacturing of components and finished goods. Total imports from China jumped 16% between 2020-2021. China is facing a labor shortage in the manufacturing sector.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

According to data from the Consumer Brands Association (CBA), CPG sales in 2020 grew by 9.4% As a result, enterprises involved at all stages of getting a product to market faced an interesting 2020. The study analyzed supply chain performance at manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers throughout 2020. cost per case.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

The technology provider has reportedly experienced explosive growth since the release of its platform in 2020 with consecutive rankings by Deloitte and Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. governmental agencies to include U.S.

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Like manufacturing, warehouses, and the systems that manage them, are going through an inflection point. A recent survey completed by IQMS of 151 North American manufacturers found that the fastest growing manufacturers can orchestrate analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), mobile and real-time monitoring to grow 10% faster than their peers.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2020

In 2020, for the first time in twenty years, there were fewer renewable energy resources added to the energy supply than during the previous year.[2] ” On the transportation and supply chain front, one trend in the U.S. 2] Scott Birch, “ Top 10 energy trends ,” Energy Digital, 15 October 2020. [3] ”[4].

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Freightera

MARCH 1, 2022

Freightera CEO wins award for elegant marketplace solution for businesses, reducing shipping cost and CO2 emissions from freight transportation. Starting in North America, Freightera is automating freight transportation, making shipping easy, accessible, and green. For more information, see freightera.com.

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AB&R

APRIL 29, 2022

Labor shortages, port congestion and manufacturing delays are throwing off the supply chain’s delicate balance. relies heavily on China for manufacturing of components and finished goods. Total imports from China jumped 16% between 2020-2021. China is facing a labor shortage in the manufacturing sector.

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Freightera

JANUARY 13, 2021

Starting in North America, Freightera is automating freight transportation and increasing operating margins for carriers and businesses shipping freight. The Freightera platform allows businesses to find the best prices and lowest-emission transportation options. Company revenue grew 557% from 2017 to 2020.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

The saga of fitness hardware and services provider Peloton Interactive took yet another turn last week with an announcement of the pending closing of the company’s owned North American warehouses and the shedding of field customer support teams, along with other moves. That charge has now resulted in an $800 million restructuring plan.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights February global manufacturing and supply chain indices and challenges relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels in the first quarter of 2022. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. The IHS Markit Manufacturing PMI™ reported a value of 57.3

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QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Traditionally, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have focused their fleet operations on private ownership or leasing. Instead, these consumers prefer to purchase transportation services and commute as they need it, rather than committing to a large investment and car ownership responsibility. . Commuters spend an accumulative 5.5

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2022

In October of 2020, Supply Chain Matters Founder and technology industry analyst Bob Ferrari interviewed the director of the Shopify Fulfillment Network. When the pandemic first hit, the company’s CEO literally shelved all of existing 2020 plans and focused full resources on helping small businesses navigate to an online presence.

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 8, 2019

Slower manufacturing growth as well as elevated tariffs and interest rates could all cut into demand, Supply Chain Dive reports. Since new truck deliveries are already in a months long backlog, this downturn will give manufactures to opportunity to chip away their shortfalls. 150 high-tech logistics hubs coming to China by 2025.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

After the initial supply shocks to certain commodities (think the toilet paper shortages of March 2020), consumers under lockdown began radically changing their spending habits in the medium-term to correspond to a shifting way of life. Here’s an example: Every year, a huge volume of finished goods are shipped from Asia to North America.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Initially, generalized firms found the most success in arranging transportation for organizations of all shapes and sizes. Other 3PLs choose other specializations like produce or alcohol transportation. Reach out to discuss our retail-driven brand transportation strategies today. Why Specialized Logistics Providers?

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BlueYonder

APRIL 27, 2018

This week: More brands are taking their sales pitch direct to consumers; HP is transforming supply and manufacturing using 3D technology; new Old Navy stores show retail is far from dying; a shortage of truck drivers is raising prices; and IBM is using blockchain tech to help fight unethical practices in sourcing jewelry and precious metals.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Coming out of Y2K, more logistics operations focused on improving labor management, transportation management and green initiatives such as advancements in lighting technology, safety features with automated dock ramps with trailer locks and more. These three decades between 1990 and 2020 were influenced primarily by several key factors.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 27, 2018

This week: More brands are taking their sales pitch direct to consumers; HP is transforming supply and manufacturing using 3D technology; new Old Navy stores show retail is far from dying; a shortage of truck drivers is raising prices; and IBM is using blockchain tech to help fight unethical practices in sourcing jewelry and precious metals.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Although air cargo is usually the priciest mode of transport, it became the only way to ensure timely delivery given the dismal state of ocean reliability during the pandemic. from 2020 and a 5.4% from 2020 and a 5.4% million units of 20-foot containers, up 6.6% in the U.K. million units of 20-foot containers, up 6.6%

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 18, 2022

Enterprise Cloud software provider SAP SE conducted its 2022 North America Sapphire Now customer conference last week. As what occurred in 2020 and 2021, select conference sessions were livestreamed online, which helped to attract a broader global audience of viewers. .

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

It has been a tale of two extremes for much of 2020. What Is Driving the 2020 Freight Market? At Zipline Logistics, we have tracked a 1297% increase in shipping volumes for baking mixes, a 493% increase in coconut oil, and a 50% increase in snack foods for major CPG manufacturers through KanoPI, our shipper intelligence tool.

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RFgen

AUGUST 26, 2015

between 2014 and 2020. North America and Europe are currently the largest markets for mobile supply chain solutions but growth in Indian, Chinese and Japanese manufacturing and retail should drive demand for better supply chain solutions in those countries. WMS and TMS are projected to lead the growth through 2020.

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RFgen

AUGUST 26, 2015

between 2014 and 2020. North America and Europe are currently the largest markets for mobile supply chain solutions but growth in Indian, Chinese and Japanese manufacturing and retail should drive demand for better supply chain solutions in those countries. WMS and TMS are projected to lead the growth through 2020.

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Freightera

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Freightera, the innovative online freight marketplace, just won the 2020 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 award. business shippers instant access to fixed-cost, all-inclusive freight quotes from the best-performing and lowest-emission transport companies. VANCOUVER, B.C., About Freightera. Media Contact.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

.- World Economic Forum, The future of last-mile ecosystem, Jan 2020. The last mile delivery market size in North America is expected to grow by USD 59.81 Technavio, Last Mile Delivery Market in North America by Service and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2021-2025, Jan 2021. Japan, France and China.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Logistics Managers, Manufacturing Directors and other Supply Chain leaders often rose from the shop floor, from front-line warehousing and transportation positions. Only 17% of Chief Supply Chain Officers in North America were women. However a new survey shows that the percentage of women in leadership roles is still low.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Like most industries, manufacturers around the world are feeling the pinch of inventory disruption brought on by shortages and other supply chain challenges. But manufacturers are unique. What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? 4 Common Inventory Pitfalls Manufacturers Must Avoid.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

This is an end-to-end Supply Chain transformation and a shift in the way that Diageo gets its brands from its own and third party manufacturing facilities to bars, restaurants, hotels and retailers, both directly or through a network of distributors. 44 | Mindmap Supply Chain Director 2020. 33 | Checklist S&OP.

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