Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 5, 2022 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based blog readership. Names included in this edition include: RightHand Robotics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

in March 2022 from March 2021. The excess capacity includes warehouses in New York, New Jersey, Southern California and Atlanta, according to an article in Bloomberg.com that referenced anonymous sources. and North American countries (Canada and Mexico) in March amounted to $141.9 North American Transborder Freight up 23.8%

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Redwood, CA, 14 November, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that Tchibo, one of the largest coffee roasters in the world, has chosen Ivalua and its partner Capgemini to digitize Source-to-Contract (S2C) for its indirect purchasing of goods and services. Global Media Contact. ivalua.com.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

After a three-day stoppage of rail operations impacting transcontinental shipments of key commodities and manufactured goods, the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference have reached a settlement calling for final and binding arbitration of differences. This was a noted challenge for major U.S. All rights reserved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

Japan farm exports in 2022 1st half hit record high as more dine out. will begin imposing 2022 peak-season surcharges on Labor Day and will apply certain ones based on weekly calculations that begin around mid-October and run until early December. In June 2022, Americans spent $2.5 And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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ivalua

APRIL 11, 2022

To achieve this we needed to move beyond our legacy systems and choose a long-term collaboration model that is flexible enough to grow and extend to additional source-to-pay processes.”. “We Optis Consulting is a Source-to-Pay consultancy providing independent advice, precision implementations, and sustainable results to clients.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 8, 2023

.”[1] She notes that the number of people facing starvation in 2022 was a sharp increase from 193 million facing starvation in 2021. Savage notes that 2022 “was the fourth year in a row that the number in urgent need of food aid has risen.” Our global food systems are broken, and we urgently need structural change.”

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. Source: Statista.com. Wildfires have been an ongoing affair in British Columbia since June 2021, claiming acres of forest area and severing railroad and highway links to the largest port in Canada. Ethical sourcing of goods. A slow-moving crisis.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Time: Jun 29, 2022 10:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada). Catania was recently recognized as a winner of the 2022 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know for his contributions in the supply chain industry. Justin Paris . Head of Lyft Delivery @Lyft .

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

15 countries, Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and Wales declared that they will collaborate towards realizing 100 percent zero emission new trucks and bus sales by 2040. About the Authors. Automation in 45 Minutes!

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The company stated that Intelligrated experienced growth of approximately 50 percent in 2021 but expects 2022 sales to be roughly flat. One of Intelligrated’ s prominent, publicly-stated projects is an Amazon fulfillment center in Alberta, Canada with over 4,800 linear meters of conveyor. **. Lee Partners.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The VAT tax and duties in the EU and Canada will pressure retailers to increase the visibility of operations and expenses. According to Check Point , “global attacks increased by 28% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. 2 November 2022. 24 11 2022. <[link]. 30 November 2022. <[link].

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Clark joined the start-up in June 2022 after a long career at Amazon , rising through the operational management ranks to be part of the management committee, as senior executive responsible for all of the online retailer’s retail business. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The mass adoption of cryptocurrency in Canada. Canada is usually a trendsetter in adopting new technologies and trends. For example, Canada ranks as the top country for Bitcoin ownership at 13%. In addition, the most popular digital currency exchange found in Canada is QuadrigaCX.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

2023 Prediction Three: More Direct Control in Strategic or Tactical Multi-tiered Direct Materials Sourcing will Continue to be a Prominent Element of Business Strategy for Chief Supply Chain or Chief Procurement Officer Efforts. . A published Future of Freight study sponsored by Deloitte in September 2022 indicated that U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 19, 2022

Over the past 20 years I have been fortunate to have worked in various industries (Automotive, Electronics, Plastics, Oil/Gas, Financial and Communication Equipment) for various world class companies, with a focus on Strategic Sourcing and Procurement. Originally published on April 19, 2022. Go ahead and take the leap.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 15, 2023

In 2022, the US CHIPS and Science Act boosted domestic research and manufacturing of semiconductor chips which led to fewer purchases of semiconductors from China. In 2010, China restricted exports of rare earth elements to Japan following a territorial dispute, sending prices soaring and Japan scrambling to find alternative sources.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

2) Nearshoring and sourcing locally is becoming more popular. A better economic impact of sourcing locally and nearshoring is starting to be evident to traders and merchants. Europe has been leading with this trend, but Canada is catching up, especially with creating policies that support a circular economy. .

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 26, 2022

This report cited informed sources indicating that the State of Oklahoma is being considered as a location for this facility but that there are no guarantees that an agreement will be reached. The agreement further points to automakers seeking more deemed friendly nations for strategic materials sourcing needs. All rights reserved. .

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Because of their close trade relationships with the EU , Canada and the United Kingdom would likely seek to provide forms of similar legislation. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. To little surprise, countries such as China have already criticized this legislation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

As to why it’s popular, that is not surprising considering that Canada is home to many casino players. For example, let’s take an example that was given by one source. Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on November 16, 2022. This means that it’s more famous than newer casino games.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 27, 2021

A lot of uncertainty remains about Canada’s new requirement for truck drivers to use an electronic logging device (ELD). Here are answers to the questions you might have about the impact of the Canada ELD mandate, how to prepare, and the benefits of capturing more electronic data about your freight. What is the Canada ELD mandate?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 1, 2022

It further comes as Toyota continues to manage ongoing disruptions involving the ongoing global shortage of semiconductor devices utilized in automobiles, and the January trucker blockade of the border between Canada and the United States that interrupted parts flow to the automakers U.S. All rights reserved.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 12, 2022

borders with Canada and Mexico by all modes of transportation was valued at $112.5 billion in February 2022, […] up 17.2% These errors alone can merit the need to outsource freight auditing in order to better discover the source of consistent paperwork errors and minimize them in the future.

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Freightera

AUGUST 11, 2023

Yellow, a $5.245 billion freight giant that has been in operation for almost a century, and Surge Transportation, a digital freight brokerage with $200 million in revenue in 2022, have halted their operations and filed for bankruptcy. Looking for affordable carriers in Canada, the USA, and cross-border?

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Freightera

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Freightera CEO to speak about freight marketplaces, shipping trends, and innovative solutions that are more sustainable and affordable at the GIC 2022 Trade Show and Conference. We also manage a local sourcing directory that promotes local goods sourcing, making shipping greener and more affordable.

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Alloy

MARCH 29, 2022

Oil – US and Canada ban Russian oil imports, UK to cease by the end of 2022. Countries are diversifying where they source their supply from as well as investing in new production that will ease the burden. Air travel – Russian aircrafts banned from U.S., EU and Canadian airspace. Business and military – U.S.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 12, 2022

2022’s Top Omnichannel Retail Trends. Omnichannel is king in 2022. . According to Deloitte , 96% of retail executives believe consumers want a seamless experience across channels in 2022. Customer data is also available through a variety of other sources, such as customer loyalty programs and POS data.

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Logility

JUNE 8, 2021

Our pipeline remains robust as we enter our fiscal year 2022 as the current spotlight on supply chain disruption continues to fuel interest in supply chain transformation initiatives.”. GOJO Industries, Inc., Hasbro, Inc., Petrobras Distribuidor S.A, Premier Farnell UK Limited, Reynolds Consumer Products Company, Rhone Apparel, Inc.,

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QAD

JULY 12, 2022

We surveyed 1,025 participants in March 2022 about their knowledge and familiarity with various new technologies, such as NFTs, cryptocurrency, metaverse, and more. Search interest in the open-source blockchain stayed relatively stable over the rest of the timeline. Learn how QAD Adaptive Applications can improve your business today!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 18, 2022

For many years the predominant priority in sourcing has been finding the lowest cost possible. What is the appropriate sourcing strategy going forward? Should you keep work in low cost geographies, establish sources in multiple geographies, or on-shore work into high cost domestic countries? Geographic Sourcing History.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

These services range widely and include finding energy sources, managing energy data, evaluating drilling and formations, and geological sciences. The world’s top producers of oil—the United States, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Canada, and China—rely heavily on it for their economies. With an estimated $3.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

In September 2022, Macy’s rolled out its first-ever wood-sourcing policy for its furniture sales after more than 150 years in business. It requires the use of responsibly sourced wood or recycled or reclaimed materials. They estimate $223 million in cargo was stolen across all theft events in 2022.

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Savant Events

JUNE 2, 2022

(Image Source: Parcel Monitor ). Key highlights of the study are as follows: The majority of European countries saw an increase in imported parcel shipments in Q1 2022. Most cross-border packages in Europe came from Canada, China and the United States. For the full scoop, check out the article here ! . About Parcel Monitor .

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

However, measures such as alternative factories, dual sourcing and more generous safety stocks go against the well-versed philosophy of lean supply chains that has prevailed in recent decades,” he says. Multi-Sourcing. The same computer intelligence can also be used to optimise the sourcing and onboarding of new suppliers.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Indeed, companies in the United States, Italy, Canada, Brazil, Australia, and China are already experiencing difficulties arising from t ier 2 supply interruptions. Some sources close to the talks are less than convinced that Russia will adhere to the agreement, which should remain in effect for 120 days. Now it is more than $12.00.

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2022

ATLANTA (August 24, 2022) American Software, Inc. million for the quarter ended July 31, 2022, a 23% increase compared to $9.8 million for the quarter ended July 31, 2022, a 23% increase compared to $9.8 Total revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2022 increased 7% to $31.3 million compared to $0.5 million or $0.06

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