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2022 Forecast: Supply Chains Become Critical Infrastructure

ToolsGroup

Let’s kick off 2022 with a little thought experiment… What’s a problem affecting every nation on earth? All this led to global supply chain disruptions and inventory build-ups, wrong inventory mixes, and supply chain shortages in 2022. Image source: New York Times. One that isn’t climate change. Get your Free Playbook ?

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Baby Formula Deficit: Unfortunate Lessons in Demand Forecasting

Logility

The need for more resilient supply chains and better demand forecasting was becoming more essential. With the rise of companies looking to implement AI into their supply chains, more accurate forecasts are within reach. The FDA closed a manufacturing facility in 2022 due to bacteria-related infant deaths and recalled products.

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2022 Transportation Market Forecasting & Your 2022 US Trucking Outlook

CHAINalytics

So, we figured it was time to dust off the old Chainalytics crystal ball and throw our hat into … The post 2022 Transportation Market Forecasting & Your 2022 US Trucking Outlook appeared first on Chainalytics.

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NRF Forecasts 2024 U.S. Retail Sales of $5.2 Billion

Supply Chain Matters

Last week, the National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasted its outlook for retail sales this year. Non-store and online sales included in the above figure are forecasted to grown in a range of between 7 percent and 9 percent year-over-year, equating to a range of $1.47 The 2024 forecast compares to the sales growth of $5.1

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Latest Forecast For Global Trade Not Optimistic

Supply Chain Matters

Today, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) issued its latest forecast update on overall global trade, and the narrative is not encouraging or optimistic. trillion (or five percent) compared to a record high level in 2022. trillion (or five percent) compared to a record high level in 2022.

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The 2022 Chicken Shortage: What the Cluck is Going On?

ToolsGroup

Image source: Google Trends, as of Feb. Image source: 9 News Twitter. Image source: Mashed. Among other tactics, retailers attempting to weather the chicken shortage are using a combination of supply chain planning technologies including demand forecasting and promotional tools. Why Is There a Chicken Shortage?

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Prepare for Anything: Supply Chain and Ecosystem Predictions for 2022 and beyond….

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As we look forward to 2022 and beyond, the overall guidance must be “prepare for anything.” IDC expects spending on Digital Transformation (DX) on the top 5 use cases – smart warehousing, freight management, optimized operations, supplier network management, and predictive network inventory orchestration – to hit USD $33Bn in 2022.