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2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Relative Stability and a Migration to the Mean

Logistics Viewpoints

And Logistics Viewpoints has a history of its own supply chain predictions for the year ahead. My colleagues and I will likely publish a detailed list of predictions related to supply chain operations and technology. In reality, 2021 and 2022 rates increased by multiples of the average over the four prior years.

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7 Ways Businesses Can Manage Supply Chain Shortages in 2021

ToolsGroup

As we head into the holiday season, supply delays, logistics constraints and inflation are looming over shoppers and retailers—and the manufacturers and distributors who keep them in supply. The 2021 supply chain shortage is the story of our lives today, as the enormous bullwhip effect of COVID continues.

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Looking Back at Our Most Popular Blog Posts of 2021

GlobalTranz

2021 will be remembered as an unprecedented year of supply chain disruption and market volatility creating a host of challenges for shippers and carriers alike. Without further ado, here are GlobalTranz’s top posts of 2021: #1. New Survey Highlights Confidence in Supply Chain Operations Despite Challenges.

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Synopsis: IQAX Webinar 29th Sept 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

IQAX is an independent entity with a deep understanding of ocean shipping and a strong heritage in global trade digitalisation and logistics visibility. Such complexities really need new solutions and smart features to help shippers gain control and manage their supply chains” continued Rajesh Sidhu. “ Joe Lombardo. Green Skies?

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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. The peak disruption was in December 2021. Shift in cycles.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 2, 2021)

Talking Logistics

Q1 2021 is in the books. Unless you’re a cargo ship, anchored and waiting.) —- Suez Canal Opens, but Shipping Will Be Snarled for Months (WSJ – sub. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 2, 2021). Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 2, 2021).

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Most Popular Logistics Stories from 2021

Logistics Viewpoints

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function.