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Transportation in the Americas: A Cross-Country Comparison

MIT Supply Chain

While the LPI does give valuable information on national logistics systems in the Americas, says Guilherme Mendonça, a student in the MIT-SCALE Graduate Certificate in Logistics (GCLOG) Program, it does not focus specifically on transportation data obtained from primary sources. including owner-operators.

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2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends

EazyStock

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. With that in mind, here are a few trends for 2021 that could help your business outlast the pandemic: Supplier Diversification. Automation. Automation.

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We Are In Trouble. Raise the Red Flag. Be Proactive.

Supply Chain Shaman

I loved the summary in the Economist article published on July 3, 2021, The Long Goodbye to COVID 19. Economist July 3, 2021. Global Chinese imports soared 61% in the first two months of 2021, and will become worse for the holiday period. The Baltic Index: Comparison In Price. Current state: Vaccinations Drive Normalcy.

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Q3 2021 Trucking Trends and Freight Market Update

Zipline Logistics

Retail restocks are a current culprit of increased volume, as are sources of direct consumer spending. Despite a dip in May, retail sales were growing in year-over-year comparisons throughout the back half of 2020 and even into the spring of 2021. Inflation and Freight Market Conditions Driving Up Rates.

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The Coffee Pot Conversation That Will Not Happen

Supply Chain Shaman

In Table 1, I share a comparison of the two methods. Comparison of the Gartner Top 25 and Supply Chain Insights Supply Chains to Admire Methodologies. There is never a meaningful comparison of balance sheet performance or a serious conversation on supply chain excellence. What do you think? I hope to see you there!

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Trucking Market Q1 Update and 2021 Freight Outlook

Zipline Logistics

We likely will see current conditions as a baseline comparison for the freight market as business and consumption adapt to the “new normal.” ” Expectations for the Trucking Market in 2021 . But most likely, we will see the start of 2021 closely resembling the back half of 2020. Industrial Economy Rebound .

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The Green Corridor: Catching the Sun Light! – How Logistics is Harnessing the Power of the Sun

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

– How Logistics is Harnessing the Power of the Sun by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio We all know that our sun’s power is the main energy source for life on Earth. It is not going to be a major source of reduction, but it pays for itself operationally over time regardless.