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Logistics Predictions: How Did We Do in 2022 and What Will 2023 Look Like?

Logistics Viewpoints

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. Unlike the folks projecting election results these days, I was a little more accurate and the 2022 projections have set the stage for what will happen in 2023. Figure 1: U.S.

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Essential Technology Capabilities for Supply Chain in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Despite their best efforts, current events and market dynamics caught up with them, leading to issues managing their suppliers and sourcing the materials needed for their products. If nothing else, the last few years highlighted the importance of sourcing strategically. How will the picture change in 2023 ? Inflation Pressure.

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2023 Mid-Year Check-In: Current Status of Supply Chains and What’s Next?

Logistics Viewpoints

In February 2023 I wrote the article What Does 2023 Have In-Store for Global Supply Chains? I believe our findings capture the pulse of North America logistics operations and the executives’ perceptions and priorities going into the second half of 2023. And they must be capable of adapting to various demands.

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The 2022 Chlorine Shortage: Another Year of Poolmageddon

ToolsGroup

A combo of pandemic-related increased demand, and the tragic destruction of a key chlorine manufacturer have led to 2022’s swimming pool chlorine shortage. Image source: Cape Analytics. Image Source: Nola. Chlorine production was burned again in January 2022, when yet another fire damaged a pool supply plant in New Jersey.

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning. Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. In 2022 overall, U.S.

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Trends 2023: Technology

Enterra Insights

2023 Technology Trends. He writes, “McKinsey has reported that economies will realize the benefits of superior connectivity networks in 2023. These increasingly important solutions include renewable sources such as solar power and wind power, sustainable fuels such as hydrogen, long-duration battery systems, and smart grids.”

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Human Rights Day 2023

Enterra Insights

Thomas Lobert , a Solutions Consultant with Descartes, explains, “[Forced labor] can happen any time in the supply chain: from sourcing raw materials to manufacturing products, including distribution. 2] Rosemarie Lally, “ How to Identify Forced Labor in Supply Chains ,” SHRM, 19 December 2022. [3]