Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

The US GDP in 2021 grew at an unexpected rate of 5.7% 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. in the second year of the pandemic.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The US GDP in 2021 grew at an unexpected rate of 5.7% 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. in the second year of the pandemic.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. “We feel good about the composition of our inventory. It's been difficult to plan inventory flow with much precision.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

billion reported in Q4 2021. According to reporting by Bloomberg, the AWS revenue performance represented the fourth consecutive quarter of declining AWS revenue after a 40 percent increase reported in the last quarter of 2021. The North America segment incurred an operating loss of $0.2 billion in 2021.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 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. Above-average holiday shipping seasons in 2020 and 2021 led to an above-average returns rate in the usual Quiet Season. for the same period in 2021.

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ivalua

APRIL 9, 2021

Inaccurate data leads to inventory management challenges. According to the study, inflexible procurement tools and poor data quality have created inventory challenges, as companies struggled to record stock levels and identify problems in their supply chains. Inventory challenges are also slowing cash flow.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In every role inventory availability and protecting the company’s assets was always critical. billion in 2021, up from $90.8 In North America, according to an IHL research report sponsored by Blue Yonder , retail loss due to out-of-stocks increased by a huge 17.7% in the first quarter – primarily from inventory shrink.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

2021 was the trough with in-person events severely limited. in December 2021. Chad and I discussed the widespread labor constraints impacting warehouse operations across North America and Europe. Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2023 ; Clint Reiser Welcome 2023!

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

While we’re happy to leave 2021 in the rearview mirror, many of the same trends will impact the truckload market in 2022. Contract rates, representing about 70% of the market, will be up about 4%-5% over 2021. Still, the e-commerce boom pushes more freight into trucks as shippers re-think inventory levels to meet omnichannel demands.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Inventories at U.S.

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The Smart Software

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

today announced that will participate at the Microsoft Community Summit North America 2021 and preview it’s soon to be released Gen2 forecasting algorithms. Smart Software, Inc., The post Smart Software named a Microsoft Co-sell-ready partner appeared first on Smart Software.

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ivalua

APRIL 8, 2021

Inaccurate data leads to inventory management challenges. According to the study, inflexible procurement tools and poor data quality have created inventory challenges, as companies struggled to record stock levels and identify problems in their supply chains. Inventory challenges are also slowing cash flow. About Ivalua.

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Logility

OCTOBER 7, 2021

ATLANTA – October 7, 2021 – Logility, Inc., Possessing a core Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Supply Chain competency, our professional services organization is one of the largest dedicated implementation practices in North America made up of proven certified consultants. About Logility.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 19, 2021

BOSTON, March 19, 2021 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, has been named a leader in the Nucleus Research SCP Technology Value Matrix 2021. ToolsGroup is proud to be recognized by Nucleus as a leader in supply chain planning,” said David Barton, ToolsGroup’s general manager of North America.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

Run” will include using the platform for inventory optimization and to support interesting internet-of-things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) projects. They also have 20 sourcing locations across North America from which they can ship make to stock products. HWI employed a crawl-walk-run methodology. Then Covid hit!

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

I have spent a great deal of time talking to engineers, maintenance and procurement professionals involved in MRO,” says Will Brummett, Vice President of Sales, North America, for RS Integrated Supply. “I Calculate Total Cost of Ownership 68% said managed inventory services provided better visibility of stock and spend.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 2, 2022

… Reshoring and foreign direct investment job announcements for 2021 were projected to be over 220,000 — 38% above 2020, which already scored the highest yearly rate recorded to date.”[3]. manufacturing capability, and increasing their inventory positions. See how Reshoring Is Helping ,” DesignNews, 1 November 2021.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2021

According to a Logistics Management survey of industry professionals, “there is a strong sentiment that the 2021 Peak Season will be more active than it was a year ago, with 79% of respondents indicating that will be the case, with 16% contending it will be similar to 2020, and 5% expecting it to be less active.”.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

Canadian Pacific is the sixth-largest North America freight railway, and in December 2021 completed an agreement to acquire U.S. Upwards of 3,000 rail workers reportedly returned to work yesterday to resume rail operations across North America after a breakdown in labor settlement talks occurred last Saturday.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

With a wide array of products stored in its fulfillment centers, Amazon can consolidate orders and optimize its inventory management systems. To overcome this, Amazon has developed sophisticated inventory management systems that allow them to efficiently store and retrieve products from their fulfillment centers.

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PINC

JANUARY 5, 2021

Leaders in yard management services and technology to collaborate to bring transparency and efficiency to hundreds of facilities in North America. Founded in 1996, Lazer Spot provides yard spotting , shuttling, trailer rentals and specialized yard services in 400+ locations in North America.

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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. Inventory Glut of Bicycles. West Coast were in excess of 200 days.

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Vinculum

APRIL 8, 2020

in the global e-commerce revenue from 2017 to 2021. When seller brands dream of penetrating the international e-commerce markets, they usually picture North America – and they have justifiable reasons for this: As of 2018, the average revenue per online shopper is the highest for the United States. The land of e-commerce.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 19, 2021

BOSTON and ATLANTA (Aug 19, 2021) – ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning software , and Chainalytics , a recognized global leader in supply chain consulting and analytics, announce an enhanced strategic partnership to bring digital supply chain planning solutions to more companies. Bright Minds. Better Methods. Best Outcomes.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 12, 2022

Panasonic Holdings , which acquired this supply chain tech provider in April of 2021 for $7.1 An outlined growth plan previously shared points to aggressive investments in Blue Yonder’ s capabilities including R&D and potential M&A aimed to grow the company’s SaaS businesses in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

More specifically, it took 83 days for container transport from Europe to Asia, and 88 days from North America to Asia. According to the Conference Board, despite lockdowns and COVID-19 related restrictions, consumer confidence in Asia rose in the last quarter of 2021 to 128 points from 126 points.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

The simplified assumptions allow companies “to manage margins, supply chain costs, and inventories”, but “it does not enable them to manage enterprise costs, profit, and working capital.” Mr. Herrin came out of retirement in October of 2021 to join GEON. These plants, in turn, produce roughly 2000 products.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2021

Amazon has 175 fulfillment centers all over the world, 75 fulfillment centers, and 25 sortation centers in North America. The seller controls the inventory in the warehouse and Amazon will provide the means for delivery using the most effective fulfillment method. This is how Amazon communicates inventory demand to the sellers.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

for February , with the authors indicating that this value: “ reflected an easing in global supply chain pressures since December 2021, even though they remain at historically elevated levels ” The February index value compares to the 4.25 value reported at the end of December 2021. This index stood at $9,304 at the end of 2021.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. It is worth noting that North America has a much higher emission intensity than sub-Saharan Africa, despite Africa being significantly larger and housing more countries. In 2021, the global atmospheric carbon dioxide levels reached a high of 416.45

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 17, 2021

These topics are highly relevant to a wide range of shippers across North America and may help you make smarter, more informed supply chain decisions. The strong economic recovery and need to rebuild retail inventory creates high out-of-season demand in port cities. Once sales rebalance, will inventory follow?

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Inventory management. The logistics sector is rapidly growing and there is no shortage of groundbreaking technology and premiere partners in North America, Europe, and beyond. With Cin7 , business owners are able tailor inventory and order management to suit their respective needs. Inventory Planner.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

Here’s an example: Every year, a huge volume of finished goods are shipped from Asia to North America. Shipping container shortage article originally published on Supply Chain Game Changer on July 2, 2021. And, in many cases, how fragile. Knock down one domino, and others fall. Prioritizing supply chain visibility.

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Locus

DECEMBER 14, 2021

How was the Thanksgiving supply chain of turkeys during this 2021 holiday season? Let’s take a look at what the Thanksgiving supply chain of turkeys looked like during this 2021 holiday season : The Top 6 Supply Chain Holiday Season Trends in 2021. US Department of Agriculture, Aug 31, 2021. A typical turkey supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

This index stood at $9,304 at the end of 2021. Data published at the end of March indicates that for movement of ocean container shipping transit from Asia to North America , the average time had declined to 108 days, upwards of 15.4 Trucking disruptions in these areas threaten the flow of inbound and outbound inventory. .

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BlueYonder

MAY 14, 2021

Rising demand in North America and Europe led to increased freight moving on the Suez and Pacific routes, which meant more full containers inbound versus outbound, leading to global container shortages. Historically, inventory was always to blame for higher holding costs and led to companies wanting to run a lean supply chain.

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