Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 8, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our annual listing of our most read blog commentaries that were published and of keen interest to our readers during the year 2021. The years of 2020 and 2021 presented unprecedented pandemic and other related challenges to industry and global supply chains. December 9, 2021. May 10, 2021.

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OCTOBER 1, 2022

Container Ship Leasing Trends Downward. population with next or two-day shipping. The facility will also fulfill Marketplace items shipped by Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS). American Shipper reported that indexes measuring container-ship rental rates are now dropping rapidly. And now to this week’s logistics news….

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 13, 2021

As the number of hand-offs required to ship products through multiple carriers, multiple ports, and multiple government checkpoints increases, so does the probability of poor communication, human error, and missed shipments. The complexity associated with multiple hand-offs in global supply chains increases the probability of disruptions.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Automation within the shipping and trucking industry helps empower leadership further and allows for better communication, sharing, networking, and collaboration with trucking influencers and managers throughout the supply chain. Cassidy | Senior Editor for Trucking, Domestic Transportation at The Journal of Commerce .

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

resultant bottlenecks have led to recent costly delays of up to five days for ships waiting to unload at critical West Coast ports, stranding thousands of containers. ” For example, Resilinc reports factory fires are up 150% (when comparing the first half of 2021 to the first half of 2020). In the U.S., ”[4].

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

Although CMA CGM is best known for being a large container shipping company, it is also the parent of CEVA Logistics. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article on the increasing use of machinery to create made-to-fit boxes for more efficient fulfillment shipping. The machines then label and seal the packages.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 29, 2021

Nearly a week ago, a cargo ship — which if it stood on its end would be taller than either the Empire State Building or Eiffel Tower — ran aground in the canal completely blocking the waterway. Some ships are carrying security teams that enable them to pass through the piracy zone. Journalists Peter S.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 20, 2021

And now, additional port shutdowns in China are undermining the overall flow of goods just as the back-to-school rush winds down and as shippers begin to enter the peak holiday shipping season. Additionally, shipping rates are already above their 2020 peak season levels. Why Port Shutdowns Are Continuing.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2021

When customers return an item the 3PL has previously shipped, it arrives back at their warehouse. by Happy Returns, can offer contactless return options and also allow aggregation of returns which can drive out cost and waste in returns shipping.” Robinson Blog, 18 May 2021. [5] ” Option 2. .” ”[7].

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Back in the fall of 2021, Walgreens announced it was closing five San Francisco stores, citing ongoing organized retail crime as the reason. Thieves had broken into the train cars and made off with items shipped by Dr. Martens, Harbor Freight Tools, and small businesses alike. retailers ,” Reuters, 24 November 2021. [6]

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

” Expectations for the Trucking Market in 2021 . But most likely, we will see the start of 2021 closely resembling the back half of 2020. Buying Trends Could Shape 2021 Freight Outlook. The housing market has experienced a healthy 2020, and experts are expecting more of the same in 2021. Housing Market Boom .

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The Wall Street Journal reports, “Local officials have forced factories in China’s Guangdong and Jiangsu provinces to curtail operation hours or shut down temporarily as officials try to rein in energy use, according to company filings and interviews with company officials by The Wall Street Journal.”[4]. ”[4].

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In today’s world, it’s easy to think about all that goes into shipping analytics tools , business intelligence and advanced analytics. As reported by Alistair MacDonald via The Wall Street Journal , The U.K. As a result, shippers need to know how the new regulations will affect US export shipments starting on January 1, 2021.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Forecasting Shipping Delays; Cargo Swamps Airports; Alibaba’s Challenge. The halt at a key regional trading point is the latest hit to expedited shipping operations that have been buffeted during the pandemic. Sourcing Journal). Some 100 container ships are anchored off the Hong Kong and Shenzhen ports waiting for berth space.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 3, 2021

According to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal , FedEx is struggling to deliver packages on time. From March through mid-April 2021, late deliveries occurred across 13% of FedEx packages and 5% of UPS packages. pounds), effective May 28, 2021, on shipments originating from and destined to the USA. increase to 1 oz.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 3, 2021

According to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal , FedEx is struggling to deliver packages on time. From March through mid-April 2021, late deliveries occurred across 13% of FedEx packages and 5% of UPS packages. pounds), effective May 28, 2021, on shipments originating from and destined to the USA. increase to 1 oz.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

A day has passed after a container ship lost power and crashed into a support pylon of Baltimore, Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early morning hours of March 26. Coast Guard authorities are assured that the bridge debris and/or underwater obstacles are sufficiently cleared for cargo ship navigation.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 22, 2021

In a recent survey by reverse logistics software company goTRG, 78% of consumers said returns shipping costs and restocking fees could prevent them from purchasing. trillion in 2021, the projection for returns is around $503 billion.” But you wouldn’t ship them in that state. of sales, or $428 billion. ” Option 2.

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

In this article: Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Industry News Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 Freight Shipping From China & Alternatives What Are The Current Ocean Freight Rates? The World Trade Organization estimates 43 billion tons of goods are shipped each year—due in part to the rising trend of eCommerce.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Shipping Lines Warn Red Sea Security Continues to Deteriorate Bloomberg reported last week that the CEO’s of two major shipping lines, which being Maersk and Norden, have both of the view that the security threat level of shipping traversing the Red Sea to and from the Suez Canal has continued to escalate. That compares to $9.8

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2021

1] One of those “future shocks” occurred when the Suez Canal was blocked for days by a grounded container ship — the Ever Given. 2] Costas Paris, Parmy Olson, and Sarah McFarlane, “ Ship Stuck in Suez Canal Heightens Pressure on Global Supply Chain ,” The Wall Street Journal, 24 March 2021. [3]

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Wall Street Journal Headline on Retailers Using Containers to Store Excess Inventories. To put this in perspective, if they had no planning system and no planners and just assumed that they would ship based on prior shipments, the forecast would be better, and the inventory levels more accurate. My take away? The net result?

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 7, 2022

Balancing the vast and disparate needs of shipping, freight, and logistics can be complicated without the right tools and innovations. The Wall Street Journal highlighted the growing trend of rising costs in a late 2021 article: “ Overall, domestic shipping rates for moving goods by road and rail in the U.S. billion U.S.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This backlog created both a shift in the “normal” peak season, as well as panic buying — meaning no relief during a normally slow Q1 in 2021. . Higher container costs , resulting in container-by-container decisions on what to ship. Image source: American Journal of Transportation. The Lack of Supply Chain Resilience, Exposed.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 25, 2021

The 2021 holiday shopping season could be hugely successful if recent trends continue. Kearney’s Consumer Products and Retail Practice, asserts, “Retailers need to review forecasts and inventory commitments for Holiday 2021 which could be a blockbuster. .” For example, overall retail sales in April rose by 51.2%

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Resilinc

MAY 24, 2022

According to a recent McKinsey analysis , demand for six key petrochemicals (PE, PP, PET, PS/EPS, PVC and SBR) was up by 5% to 10% through 2021, and EBITDA for the top 100 petrochemical players grew by between 50% and 100% over pre-pandemic levels. in 2021 and producer revenues were up 27%.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

That includes the acquisition of collaborative warehouse robotics provider 6 River Systems in 2019, and online shipping fulfilment services provider Deliverr in May of last year. The company cited falling demand for shipping services in 2023 and the overall macroeconomic downturn that has impacted global businesses as reasons for this action.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 23, 2021

At the moment, uncertainty about the 2021 holiday seasons abounds. Bloomberg reports, “If it seems like shipping delays and soaring delivery costs aren’t getting any better, it’s because they’re both getting worse.”[5] Census Bureau Report ,” Supply Chain Management Review, 17 May 2021. [8] Footnotes. [1]

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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. American Shipper reported last week that the number of container ships calling on major U.S. West Coast ports during 2021 in trying to process historic ship backlog levels. Further, U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

percent increase reported for 2021. However, in its reporting, The Wall Street Journal cited retail industry analysts as observing that shoppers continued to hold out for the best bargains with Saturday, December 23 as likely being the largest shopping day, topping that of Black Friday. percent increase, with a 7.6 In reality, the 3.1

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 31, 2023

percent decrease from the fourth quarter of 2021. According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal , this quarterly revenue performance missed equity analyst expectations in excess of a billion dollars, according to FactSet. percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. percent, and in 2021 it averaged 4.9

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Just as importantly, shipping delays can negatively affect getting fresh produce to market. 2] Marnie Shure, “ All the reasons the food supply chain is strained right now ,” The Takeout, 26 May 2021. [3] 6] Staff, “ IoT technology can ease food supply chain pressures ,” New Electronics, 25 October 2021. [7]

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Vanguard Software

JUNE 18, 2021

The Wall Street Journal – Supply Chains Are Strained. June 12, 2021 – Cargo ships stacked up at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Forbes – Amazon Prime Day 2021: What’s The Supply Chain Deal? Supply Chain Brain – Out-of-Control Shipping Costs Fire Up Prices From Coffee to Toys.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Educated customers are comparison shopping for products, prices, and associated services, including free shipping and returns, rapid delivery, and simple return policies. 6] Staff, “ Digital Détente: How Omnichannel Retail is Fostering a Truce Between Online and In-Store Customer Engagement ,” The Wise Marketer, 15 April 2021. [7]

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Vanguard Software

JULY 2, 2021

June 17, 2021 – Here’s a simple way to understand the recent rise in inflation: As the pandemic is receding in the U.S., The Wall Street Journal – Chinese Port Logjam Threatens Christmas Shipping Rush. The Wall Street Journal – Chinese Port Logjam Threatens Christmas Shipping Rush. economy? .

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

According to a published report by The Wall Street Journal ( Paid subscription ), this asset light company has recently elected to transition its business model to an auto dealership based vehicle distribution model. Shipping new vehicles from Austria to the U.S. Being asset light, vehicle production was planned to be outsourced.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

He writes, “[To help last mile operations, innovators have developed] concepts such as dark stores, gray stores, or drop shipping to make the delivery process more dynamic. 2] Will Parker, “ Pandemic Delivery Boom Fuels Demand for ‘Last Mile’ Space ,” The Wall Street Journal, 30 November 2021. [3]

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