Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog shares a mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 predictions for industry supply chains published at the beginning of 2022. Since that time, the IMF along with the World Bank have been issuing revised downward forecasts.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Ensuring that any approach is fully compliant in order to avoid having to relocate production or supply sources often takes up a lot of internal resources. Firms could store products that attract tariffs in bonded warehouses until they are required. This practice is illegal. Operational strategies. Buying forward. Insourcing.

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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. In March 2022, online shopping was up 27% over the previous year. In 2022 overall, U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Supply Chain Performance over the Period of March 2020 to July 2022. Supply chain leaders self-assessment of performance during the pandemic period of March 2020-through July 2022. Warehouses are full, and supply chain leaders are using containers as overflow warehouses adding to port snarls. Should we do better?

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The entire world is gearing up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup , held in Qatar from Nov. Today’s AI- and ML-enabled solutions are positioning companies to master four key supply chain challenges associated with the 2022 World Cup: Agile demand planning at the speed of change. 20 through Dec. Tightly integrated demand and supply planning.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 16, 2022

BOSTON – August 17, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has been selected by Entertainment Retail Enterprises (ERE) , a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of customized retail products including apparel, accessories, and home goods. About ERE.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

One Network’s NEO Platform handles supply chain forecasting, sourcing, planning and execution (with routing and logistics optimization) for what may be the largest supply chain control tower deployment in the world. 8 Essential Capabilities to Optimize the Cold Chain. End-to-End and Real-Time Logistics.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 10, 2022

Moeller Maersk report of Q1-2022 financial performance provides indications of what multi-industry supply chain management teams can expect for the remainder of 2022 in the area of ocean container transportation. A total share buy-back program amounting to $10 billion was approved at the company’s annual meeting held in March 2022. .

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 23, 2022

“Demand was greater than available inventory” was a common theme in many retailers’ earnings announcements in early Q1 of 2022. In addition, the company is increasing its sourcing in Mexico and Central America and undergoing what it describes as an “end-to-end supply chain transformation.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

Dick’s Sporting Goods Beats Forecast in Q1 But Cautions on Inflation, Supply Chain. Amazon Aims to Sublet, End Warehouse Leases as Online Sales Cool. in March 2022 from March 2021. Walmart and Symbotic Expand Partnership to Deploy Automation System. Walmart and DroneUp Partner to Bring Drone Delivery to US Households.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

We can help business leaders by providing insight on the environment benefits or disadvantages of their different sourcing options to start with, but after that comes the physical moving of goods. Solarisation of warehousing is possible. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – September 2022.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Since we promised to update you regularly, we’ve collated some of the latest stories from the world of freight shipping, warehousing, logistics services, and supply chain technology, so that you can keep your finger on the pulse of the fast-changing logistics landscape. SMEs vs. the big boys in the battle for US warehouse space.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2022

battery production site for Panasonic, and completion of Series D funding round for on demand warehousing provider Flex e. Toyota has further announced plans to source an EV battery production facility in the U.S. Retailers and manufacturers are thus seeking added flexibilities in warehouse storage and logistics needs.

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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. Carriers Will Lower Rates But Keep Many Others. Sector profitability is set to hit bottom in second half 2023.”

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

One can have technology for the macro level (plotting our forecasting for sales) as well as the micro level (monitoring fuel economy in a truck). Such real-time data and visibility functions allow for supplier comparisons as well as overall emission source contributor identifications, which can be focused on for improvement.

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Logility

JULY 14, 2022

ATLANTA, GA (July 14, 2022) – Logility, Inc., a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, has been honored by Supply & Demand Chain Executive , the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, as a recipient of the Top Supply Chain Projects Award for 2022. and L.I.N.K.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2021

Logility customers can now access warehouse and Accelerated Growth in Cloud Services Annual Contract Value and Subscription Revenue. NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022. Key first quarter of fiscal year 2022 highlights: Customers & Channels.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

We’ve read the market reports, trawled the internet and identified key areas of change, and here we break these down for you with 10 of the major trends we expect to see in this industry in 2022 and beyond. Now they’re within the grasp of many organisations with a logistics or warehouse function. 2022 will be a year of choice.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 24, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights that companies that sublease excess warehouse or office space is a normal occurrence in business settings, but when Amazon moves in that direction, it can send a shock wave to the industrial real estate ecosystem. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. Source: Statista.com. Planning : Processes are designed to reduce emissions and meet demand with ethical sourcing. More time and energy is spent on forecasts to reduce inventory that is no longer in use. Ethical sourcing of goods. parts per million.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 15, 2023

For example, business journalist Liz Young reports, “Retailers are turning to new technology and greater use of data across their supply chains in an effort to fix forecasting tools that were effectively splintered during the Covid-19 pandemic.”[3] ”[3] Ihnatchyck suggests five other ways AI can benefit retail supply chains.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As we’ll see in the 2022 holiday season review to follow, for every pattern, there’s a counter pattern. Those responsible for store and warehouse operations could shape workforce and inventory planning, to some degree at least, based on the previous year’s performance. 2022 Holiday Season: Patterns of Contrast Let’s run the numbers.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

Foxconn Forecasts Challenging Operating Environment This Year. An added implication is cited data indicating that the average Asia-East Coast container vessel during 2020 and 2021 had average capacity levels of 9,390 TEU ’s and that 2022 ship sizes are expected to decline to 8,699 TEU ’s, thus requiring added unloading cycles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

as of April 2022 compared with a low of 1.09 With lead times being as unpredictable as they are right now, retailers have to order these fashion items even further ahead (by a month or two), making forecasting rapidly shifting fashions even more challenging. in October 2021. the ratio has clearly been going up.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Source: Bloomberg.com. Forecasts by Korn Ferry cited that by 2030, more than 85 million jobs might go unfilled as there won’t be enough skilled people to fill them. Leaked internal research reveals Amazon is at risk to run out of workers for its US warehouses by 2024. million existing employees, for the industry to thrive.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In 2022, I frequently ask companies to draw their river of demand. Orchestration enables companies to effectively manage trade-offs between source, make, deliver and sell.) Tight coupling of the supply chain forecast to the financial forecast will improve value. We source this data from Y charts. Measure it.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 31, 2023

The exact percentage of grocery sales coming from e-commerce depends on the source and method of analysis, as well as whether the researcher includes non-consumable items in its category definition.” In 2022, the firm [expected] the market to expand 32.4%, supported by ‘pandemic-induced online shopping stickiness.’

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Logility

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Suppose a product can be manufactured in multiple plant locations, and there’s a potential warehouse only 50 miles away from 60% of your customers that regularly order it. The solution brings decision-making around sourcing, production, and logistics further down the organizational chart. CSCMP EDGE Leadership Panel Survey, 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Background Global wide transportation and logistics costs increased at unprecedented rates during 2021 and 2022. During 2022, as consumers shifted their physical goods buying patterns away from products and into travel and services, global shipping volumes steadily declined and so did spot rates. billion in 2022, the company estimated.”

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Welcome to 2022: Top 10 Supply chain logistics trends to watch out for 2022. Jumping into the new year, it is crucial for businesses to understand the logistics trends that could impact their supply chains in 2022. Find out the most important logistics trends that could impact supply chains in 2022.

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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. According to Reuters ’ data sources, “long-term contract rates finished 2022 about 20% lower than the pandemic peak of more than $8,000 per container.

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

Roughly 25% of workers plan to change jobs in 2022. These include transportation and material moving, warehouse and fulfillment center workers , truck drivers, call center agents, delivery services, and manufacturing workers. Reroute orders to other warehouses and manufacturing locations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 14, 2022

Supply Planning & Sourcing Analytics. Planning and sourcing processes are often done in silos , leading to inefficiencies in supply chains. To help companies solve these problems, supply planning and sourcing analytics tools can be utilized. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Managed Inventory.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 23, 2021

A crystal ball sometimes wouldn’t go amiss in inventory forecasting. Here we explain the methods and formulas you can use to improve your inventory forecasting, and best practices for your business when designing and carrying out this process. Techniques for 2021 What is inventory forecasting?

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The sub-text of this report is that much of the cargo that has been planned for either back-to-school, fall, and holiday related fulfillment is either in-transit or mostly already arrived at warehouses. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Added Perspectives. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights two additional indices of global and US supply chain volatility relative to July 2022 global supply chain activity levels. In a prior published Supply Chain Matters commentary, we provided highlights of the various July 2022 PMI indices across select global supply chain regions. Bob Ferrari.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 30, 2022

The increasing difficulties in obtaining material supplies for nearly all material classes and services emerged in the latter part of 2021 and has continued well into 2022. In addition, rampant inflation exceeding 7% has emerged in 2022, as a result of labor shortages, increased transportation costs, and surging commodity prices.

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