Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2024

Michael Jacobs, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Ferguson PLC In 2022, I wrote an article called The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of. The company sources goods from 36,000 suppliers out of 30 nations. million square feet in 10 distribution centers and 35 million square feet across its branch network.

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 8, 2023

warehouse order picker packing and sealing cardboard box with tape for dispatch As shippers and importers, there are many factors to consider when packaging and shipping products. That includes packaging and distribution resources. Bulk packaging is typically sourced from packaging distributors that partner with various manufacturers.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Here we provide an overview of the latest pet food industry trends, and answer the question: how can pet food manufacturers respond to changes in consumer demands to take advantage of these new trends? manufacturing had seen five years of consistent growth. manufactured?pet purchase in bulk, hoarding quantities?of

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

are reporting that they are being inundated with requests from importers seeking to use provisions such as the “321 de minimis” rule, which allows goods worth less than $800 to be shipped to the U.S. Alternatively, you may want to relocate – totally or in part – where your product is manufactured. without being subject to tariffs.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Here we give you our top 10 wholesale distribution trends for 2022 and beyond. Learn more: 10 Global Food Processing Industry Trends for 2021 Manufacturers are increasingly looking to make sales direct to their consumers – PepsiCo, for instance, has launched its own websites to sell products directly to customers 2.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

Should you change your supply chain procurement strategy in light of continuing supply chain disruptions? Supply chain procurement strategies had long been favoring Just in Time procurement. So, should merchants change their supply chain procurement strategies as they head into 2022? Big Picture Thinking.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

trillion to $14 trillion by 2022. Simply using common calendar tools, such as Google, means you are using the IoT, but the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) leads to the use of connected, smart devices to reduce inefficiencies, delays, and inaccuracies throughout the product lifecycle, including procurement as well.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

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. They are more likely to shop for discounts and sales and may delay purchases of some items. In 2022 overall, U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

2022 Realities vs 2023 Predictions. 2022 was, undoubtedly, another tough year with many disruptions happening outside the four walls of enterprise – extreme weather, natural disasters blocking access to resources, port or border congestion delaying transit, panic buying artificially inflating demand, suppliers going out of business.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

To understand the state of this latest supply chain crisis–and when it will end–this guide to the 2022 baby formula shortage breaks down: The cause of the baby formula shortage. Data also shows that half of US states are experiencing out-of-stock rates between 40% and 50%: Image source: Flipboard. – Ben Reich, CEO, Datasembly.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 5, 2022

Retail journalist David Moin writes, “With steeper promotions and smaller gains anticipated, the 2022 holiday season will be a far cry from last year’s.”[3] The worry for manufacturers and retailers alike is whether those ordered goods will make it to market or be stuck in some port. Power agrees.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. When the ball drops on Times Square to welcome in 2022, the employees at the Port of Long Beach will celebrate moving 9 M TEUs in imports: a 26% increase in year-over-year volume. meters, to accommodate ships with 20 rows of containers) and 15.2

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

Or, alternatively, a company carries too much inventory, storage for excess inventory must be purchased, and cash flows become tight. The Franklin Sports Supply Chain 75% of Franklin Sports goods products, by revenue, are produced by third party contract manufacturers. 25% of the products are purchased and then kitted by the company.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Predicting demand was never easy (with or without an astrologer), and, looking ahead, the challenges of global supply chain disruptions continue in 2022. Here are the top five lessons learned from 2021’s supply chain challenges, with tips you can apply to uncover success in 2022. Get the Free Playbook ?.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. That prospect became more conceivable, they said, after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine prompted companies to sever ties with Russia, sometimes taking huge write-downs. Walmart SWW currently offers FedEx and USPS shipping.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

This was terrible news for a company now on the hook to ship to kids who were suddenly cooped up and hankering for a fort. As Conor told us in a podcast episode from 2022: Pretty quickly we realized our costs were going to be about 30% higher than we thought. to 0.85 (Source: ShipBob ). The key takeaway? It was time to adapt.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

Well, according to Czinger, a Los Angeles-based boutique hypercar manufacturer, that is about to be a possibility. Empty shipping containers stack up at US port depots. UPS plans to implement its smart package initiative at 100 facilities in 2022, which will involve using RFID tags on packages to speed up throughput.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

Shortage of commodities, raw materials, electronic components, computer chips, ships, lorries etc. left manufacturers and producers in limbo while millions of tons of finished goods were left sitting in containers at ports, at sea, in warehouses and in car parks across the world. How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest quantitative data related to global manufacturing PMI activity levels for April. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined. The Global Manufacturing Output sub-index reportedly dropped to a contraction value of 48.5 According to the J.P. value, up from 53.1

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In this 2022 guide to freeports: What is a freeport? Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. They especially encourage manufacturing and design enterprises that import, process and then re-export goods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. The company is focused on ocean shipping. The company streamlines and standardizes the shipping process worldwide for a network of over 220,000 shipping professionals. This enables improved estimated arrival times of goods.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

With so much disruption fresh in mind, looking toward 2023 feels a bit more stable for every warehouse and distribution channel. The cost control issue isn’t isolated to those in a warehouse or distribution company. For instance, it might be time to consider Shopify plus B2B features or define other distribution partners.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Raw materials, parts and services are currently all running through supply chains and manufacturing processes and emitting GHGs. Arcstone sells digital systems to optimize manufacturing. The different stages of manufacturing are broken down into the steps taken in the factory in what they call their “workflow builder” module.

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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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Logility

MARCH 16, 2023

In June 2022, U.S. What does all of this mean for manufacturers and distributors? What does all of this mean for manufacturers and distributors? Add more distribution centers? This is where we must venture outside our own databases and see what clues we can gather from various corporate and government sources.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

From Click to Ship in 4 Minutes! With the design of any product or service it is necessary to establish viable and reliable sources of supply. That is the job of the Procurement team. Wisely chosen these suppliers will also serve as a source of competitive information and competitive advantage. Subscribe Here!

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

Multiple manufacturers, multiple relationships, multiple distribution models, multiple contracts. Manifesting this trend is the terminology and concept of Digital Path to Purchase — the omni-channel, tech-focused approach to supporting and acting on a consumer’s purchase.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

With that in mind, here’s our pick of the 10 most important inventory management trends for 2022. 10 inventory management for 2022: 1. For manufacturers and other organisations looking to improve their inventory management processes, cloud technology represents a major opportunity – especially when it comes to remote working.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Having project management offices (PMOs) has now become industry standard as they assure high-quality production runs by adopting precise regulations and procedures, as well as monitoring the whole manufacturing process. Partner Expertise In Sourcing. The Project Manager Is Responsible For The Whole Workflow.

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

Organizations must use every means at their disposal to keep goods moving while at the same time preventing their most important resource – their talent – from jumping ship at an alarming pace. Roughly 25% of workers plan to change jobs in 2022. resigned from their jobs in durable goods manufacturing.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. Source: Statista.com. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. Planning : Processes are designed to reduce emissions and meet demand with ethical sourcing. Ethical sourcing of goods. A slow-moving crisis.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. HOW DID WE GET HERE?

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Unleashed

AUGUST 20, 2023

If a manufacturer has to wait an extra day for raw materials to arrive, they might lose a customer. In manufacturing, for example, lead time refers to the amount of time it takes for a product to move through the entire production process , from when the initial order or request was made to the final delivery. Let’s dive in.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 23, 2021

This ensures it can produce the goods it manufactures or sells in the right quantities to meet demand. A manufacturer of ice cream, for instance, might slow production during the winter months and increase it in spring in order to be well stocked for summer. Accurate inventory forecasting is critical for manufacturers and suppliers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The Anatomy of a Highly Optimized eCommerce Distribution Centre! Distribution channels are vital for companies because they enable smooth item delivery to their customers. On the other hand, inefficient distribution centers are prone to inventory inaccuracy and poor warehouse layout. Change Distribution Center Layout.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2022

FedEx plans to test electric carts to make deliveries on its signature Express routes in 10 US and Canadian cities throughout 2022. The deal goes into effect on June 1, 2022, establishing the return of duty-free trade in spirits across the Atlantic. The question remains whether USPS will continue to purchase EVs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

While shipping craziness is abating, the issues and implications of the Russian-Ukrainian war, energy shortages in China and Europe, food instability in Africa, and the global water crisis reverberate as disruption after disruption in the supply chain. Alignment in Organizations in the Summer of 2022. We are re-writing the rules.

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