Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. Background As our readership is likely aware, this report provides a snapshot of the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In conjunction with the summit meeting of G-20 leaders held in Indonesia , the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicated that the expected 2023 economic outlook appears gloomier that that forecasted just last month. Special emphasis is placed on Europe, in-particular. The posting further observes: “. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 24, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an initial report of 2022 holiday period and full year retail sales reported by the National Retail Federation. The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its report on retail sales for both the November thru December 2022 holiday fulfillment period and for all of 2022.

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Synovos

JULY 24, 2023

In November 2021, RS launched its 2030 ESG action plan, entitled ‘For a Better World’, which has four global goals and 15 ambitious actions for 2030. It has also reduced its Scope 3 transportation emissions intensity by 28% since 2019/20, thereby achieving its 2029/30 goal seven years early.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

PepsiCo generated $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, with 23 food and beverage brands that generate more than $1 billion each in retail sales. 294 manufacturing facilities produced more than 90 million metric tons of food and beverage in 2021. In 2021, their company owned fleet traveled about 1.2

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and perspectives on reported June 2023 and Q2-2023 quarterly global and regional PMI indices. The June reported value of 48.8 value reported for May. The June reported value of 48.8 value reported for May. reflected a six-month low, and declined 0.8

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

And the jury is still out on what 2023 will hold. Forecasts call for freight rate slumps in 2023. Freight rates on sea, air, and highway routes are on track to drop from their pandemic highpoints during 2023, according to a trio of forecasts released this week. percent over the third quarter of 2021. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The transaction has reportedly been approved by the Board of Directors of Coupa and is expected to close in the first-half of 2023 subject to closing conditions including approval by Coupa shareholders, who will be compensated at $81 per share. Non GAAP net income in the latest quarter was reported as $11.6 million, compared to a $91.2

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 11, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights Rivian Automotive’s reported operational performance in the latest quarter, but at the same time continued challenges in the months to come. More importantly, the company reaffirmed prior guidance indicating that it expects to produce 50,000 vehicles in 2023. billion in 2021.

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

This sounds simple enough, but we all know it’s a very complex issue and that’s partially because ESG concerns touch every part of the value chain, from the field or mine where raw materials are sourced to the packaging and transport modes used to bring your finished product to market. The International Labor Organization reports that 27.6

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

US holiday retail sales in 2021 will rise 2.7% – US Holiday 2020 review and Holiday 2021 Preview, Emarketer Insider Intelligence, Feb 2021. Businesses have to work with a narrow timeline to prepare for the 2021 peak season sales. Here are the top six trends that businesses can expect during the 2021 holiday season.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

They collectively provide evidence that the prior disruptions still occurring among industry supply chains, compounded by the latest manufacturing, logistics and transportation disruptions occurring in China, will have a longer economic and service level effect in the coming months. reported for March. reported for March.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 20, 2021

Thanks to the pandemic, consumers now find themselves more frequently on the digital path to purchase. 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. ” Late deliveries. ” Outdated technology.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Last year, reports the U.S. ”[1] The USDA also reports that, in 2022, the number of live poinsettia imports “totaled 2.2 According to reporter Marina E. While there, he failed in an attempt to purchase Texas and became a persona non grata for meddling in the country’s internal affairs. homes are imported.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary reflecting on May 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The reported value of 49.6 was unchanged as that of April as well as March. in April to 58.7

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of both December 2022 and full year reported global PMI indices that at the close of 2022 present a far different picture from the start of the year. This posting serves as a side panel to the start of our multi-part unveiling of our individual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 11, 2023

The return rate on ecommerce orders can be up to 35% higher than in-store purchases, and the method of return varies — from scheduled carrier pickups, to in-store returns, to dropoff centers. Ultimately, their ultra low-pressure drop systems have helped to reduce over 1,000 metric tonnes of carbon. million cars to the road.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of February 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which appear to indicate some stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The reported 50 value for February was up 0.9

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 1, 2022

This collaboration helps carriers plan capacity needs, temporary seasonal labor requirements, third-party transportation purchases, and more down to the zip code level. Two such carriers, OnTrac and LaserShip, merged in 2021 to take on FedEx and UPS in hopes of becoming a leading third-party nationwide last-mile carrier.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery. Business Solutions: Amazon Business – Marketplace offering tailored products and tools for businesses, including bulk purchasing and business pricing. Billion US Dollars), followed by Europe and potentially Asia.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The staff at Material Handling & Logistics magazine report, “A new survey finds that 85% of retail and 79% of consumer products companies surveyed plan to be using intelligent automation for supply chain planning by 2021.”[3] Dan O’Shea reports a recent Forrester study concluded, “Fifty-eight percent of U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

On average, this survey estimates that holiday shoppers have completed one-quarter (25 percent) of their planned purchases. © Copyright 2021, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. percentage points. million) planning to shop, up from 69 percent in 2022. All rights reserved.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The year 2021 has proved it once again that Tom McCarthy was right. Rewind to 2021! 2021 may not be a year for the logistics industry to cherish, but it was a year filled with a lot of takeaways. 2021 pushed businesses to take giant strides in their logistics processes and operations. lifestyle) or involuntarily (e.g.,

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ShipBob

JANUARY 23, 2023

And now, in 2023, ecommerce sales continue to accelerate. This year over 20% of purchases are expected to take place online , compared to 17.8% billion between 2023-2027. The goal of a last mile carrier is to deliver the item as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. What is last-mile delivery?

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

However, transportation management experts caution logistics providers not to get too excited. Speaking at a recent event in Las Vegas, Patton said, “ This business model is hurting to a degree where my company individually has to see change from FedEx Ground,” according to reporting from SupplyChainDive. imports totaled 2.53

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In today’s Wall Street Journal , I was interviewed regarding a case that was just filed against Amazon by a large robotics , claiming that the e-commerce giant backed away from promises made early in the Covid-19 pandemic to support the supplier with millions of dollars in new purchases.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. In 2021, 87% of Americans were negatively impacted by the supply chain. Material Handling & Logistics ).

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

According to reporting from Supply Chain Dive , “ Routes covered by Patton make up less than 0.5% Contract negotiations between the delivery powerhouse and the Teamsters (America’s oldest union) are set to begin in the spring of 2023. UPS plans to keep this fee structure in place until January 14, 2023. . million packages daily.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In September 2022, Reuters reported that “FedEx (FDX.N), United Parcel Service (UPS.N) Meanwhile, brick-and-mortar locations are focused on maintaining stock for purchases that are processed in person in real-time. Divining the future of peak season 2023 and all the future peaks will be challenging.

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Multichannel Merchant

DECEMBER 21, 2022

FedEx experienced another challenging quarter, with lower volumes impacting the top and bottom line, especially in the Express segment, and the company announced further moves to rein in costs and trim operations, including grounding more flights and dialing back capital spending. billion, on top of $500 million in cuts already announced.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

The company is now able to purchase from multiple local Scottish sources, as well as import from overseas if required, which has made their supply chain more resilient – and made their business more stable. Nearly 60% reported serious disruptions. How are businesses responding to supply chain disruptions?

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 15, 2023

ushered in the modern supermarket, transforming how people expect to purchase their groceries. There have been many more changes since then, including how products are produced and packaged, how they reach supermarkets, and how the consumer ultimately purchases them.”[1] billion in net earnings in fiscal 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

E2open acquired Logistyx Technologies for a total purchase price of $185 million, including $90 million paid in cash at closing and the remaining balance to be paid in two additional installments at 90 days and 180 days post-closing. According to Steve Bandrowczak, Xerox president and COO, “we are looking for alternative chips.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

According to a published report by The New York Times , ( Paid subscription or metered view ) GlobalFoundries will dedicate a portion of its production capacity specifically to produce semiconductor devices for General Motors needs. According to the report, GlobalFoundries now aims to submit a proposal to the U.S. East and Gulf Ports.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 17, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 17, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news. According to the SAP announcement , at a purchase price of $18.15 SAP’s stake will be acquired for approximately $7.7

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Top View Cargo containers ship logistics transportation Container Ship Vessel Cargo Carrier. A new report from the industry association E-commerce Europe found that there was a 15% growth in 2016 and the industry is predicted to be worth €602 billion by the end of 2017.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 25, 2024

Meanwhile, FedEx reported that overall revenue for the quarter ending February 29 declined 2.3% Photo 114433559 | Fedex Freight © Oksanaphoto | Dreamstime.com However, UPS sold its LTL carrier, UPS Freight, in 2021 to TFI International. According to Amazon, Amazon Business achieved $35 billion in annualized sales in 2023.

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