Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 24, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an initial report of 2022 holiday period and full year retail sales reported by the National Retail Federation. The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its report on retail sales for both the November thru December 2022 holiday fulfillment period and for all of 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 31, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of global parcel transportation and logistics carrier UPS’s report of Q4 and full year 2022 financial performance, and the likely implications. Full Year 2022 For the full year 2022, total revenues were $100.3 billion which is below the 2022 revenue performance.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights reports that Rivian Automotive fell short of its 2022 vehicle production goal and that several top executives have departed the company, including the company’s purchasing head. The EV auto maker’s original commitment at the start of 2022 was to produce 50,000 vehicles, but that was cut at mid-year.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights this week’s report of quarterly financial performance by global parcel transportation and logistics services provider United Parcel Service (UPS) along with implications to industry supply chain teams. Consolidated Operating Profit increased 7.2 percent to $3.1 billion, adjusted to $2.99 percent in 2021.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 14, 2022

Author’s Note: I was asked by Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to look at what is happening in the European transportation market and they provided me with access to their Transporeon Insights market data for additional insights and perspective. Read more Across the Pond: The European Transportation Market (March 2022).

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Three commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains made available at the beginning of 2022, and specifically addressing supply chain cost inflation implications. Mid-Year Global Transportation Assessment.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2022

A Panasonic spokesperson indicated to the Journal that that no decisions have been made as yet as to which battery technologies will be produced at the Kansas based facility. The chief executive of Panasonic Energy , Kazuo Tadanobu, indicated to The Wall Street Journal : “ Expanding battery production in the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Instead, vehicles are sold online and then shipped directly to consumers globally, relying on transportation and logistics services networks. As our production volumes continue to grow, it is becoming increasingly challenging to secure vehicle transportation capacity and at a reasonable cost during these peak logistics weeks.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

I’ve worked in the supply chain for 30+ years, working for major retailers including Kmart, Michaels and Five Below, as well as on the 3PL and logistics side with companies including FedEx, where I was Vice President of Global Transportation, and UPS, where I worked as Vice President of Supply Chain Design.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Are you looking for logistics management books? In this article, we will show you 5 books that'll help you learn logistics faster than any other logistics book. In the United States, the median wage for a Logistics Manager is around $70,000 annually. Best Logistics Book for Beginners: 1.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Background For some time now, Supply Chain Matters has published viewpoints on the disruptive threat that online platform provider Amazon will and has had on both online and physical retail, but also package logistics, transport and last mile product fulfillment strategies surrounding many industry sectors.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

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. A separate report from The Wall Street Journal indicates that U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2022

Included in this June 29, 2022 edition are updates featuring the following providers: Logility and Starboard Solutions. Parcel transportation and logistics services provider FedEx and freight-tracking software company FourKites Inc. billion, according to reporting from The Wall Street Journal. FedEx and FourKites. Wonder Group.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 25, 2022

China Wide COVID Restrictions Continue Resulting in Added Logistics Disruptions. According to the latest reporting from The Wall Street Journal , local authorities are increasingly focused on having both manufacturers and the country’s logistical infrastructure focused on restoring a semblance of ongoing operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Longer lead times, complex handoffs between logistics providers, data flow between disparate systems…requires a new way of thinking for efficient inventory moves from origin to the final customer efficiently. Time: Jun 29, 2022 10:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada). The Logistics of Logistics Podcast .

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2022

We further pointed out that company’s CFO , with previous experience in the investment banking sector, told The Wall Street Journal that Rivian would prioritize market growth over profitability in order to achieve mass market status and capability quicker. Expeditors International Begins Recovery Efforts from Cyberattack. All rights reserved.

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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. Dr. Sheng Lu, a professor at the University of Delaware, told The Wall Street Journal that he estimates that retailers will see average delays of one to two months on shipments this spring.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

They collectively provide evidence that the prior disruptions still occurring among industry supply chains, compounded by the latest manufacturing, logistics and transportation disruptions occurring in China, will have a longer economic and service level effect in the coming months. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

An initial estimate of this year’s retail holiday spending indicates a mixed bag, depending on either retail industry, consumer goods producer or logistics and transportation industry perspectives. percent increase reported for 2022 and an 8.5 retail sales for the period that spanned November 1 through December 24 rose 3.1

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 11, 2022

NOAA’s outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which extends from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 65% chance of an above-normal season, a 25% chance of a near-normal season and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. 4] Doyle Rice, “ The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season starts today. .” Denial of risk.”[6]

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 30, 2024

According to today’s reporting by The Wall Street Journal (Paid Subscription), the cuts will be primarily targeted at management staff along with contract workers. percentage point gain from that of 2022. The planned cuts were initially reported by The Information , and subsequently The Wall Street Journal and other media.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

In fact, retail and other verticals such as logistics providers (parcel) experienced rapid growth from 2019 – 2021. For example, there is a limited supply of logistics service providers with the desired capabilities in China, compared with a rapidly growing e-commerce market. Plans for the 2.8

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides monthly highlight commentary and perspectives on published October 2022 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. The October 2022 J.P. Separately, The Wall Street Journal reported that China’s economy grew 3.9 percent for 2022. percent for 2022. Bob Ferrari.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 6, 2023

Yossi Sheffi , Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, insists, “The well-worn adage that a company’s most valuable asset is its people needs an update. 3] Linda Rosencrance, “ How intelligent automation will change the way we work ,” ComputerWorld, 17 November 2022. [4] Don’t believe it?

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. warehouse workers in June of 2022. A similar acknowledgement came from the CEO of global shipping and logistics services firm A.P.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 15, 2023

Young reports, “Retailers are shedding warehouse space and paring back their logistics networks now that the disruptions that slowed supply chains during the Covid-19 pandemic have largely receded and consumer spending patterns are shifting toward services.”[5] .” • Enhancing Supply Chain Management. 6] Jeffrey J.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The Wall Street Journal Logistics Report indicated late last week that: “ the backup of container ships off the Southern California coast that was at the heart of the U.S. It is becoming clearer that supply chain procurement and logistics teams elected to route import shipments thru either U.S. West Coast port operators.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Yossi Sheffi , Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, insists, “The well-worn adage that a company’s most valuable asset is its people needs an update. 2] Staff, “ Artificial intelligence is permeating business at last ,” The Economist, 6 December 2022. [3] Not People ,” LinkedIn, 19 December 2018.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Increased e-commerce sales during the pandemic brought last mile logistics into the limelight. The staff at GlobalTranz notes, “Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. In addition, growth in e-commerce is radicalizing how shippers view last mile logistics.”[1]

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Increased e-commerce sales during the pandemic brought last mile logistics into the limelight. The staff at GlobalTranz notes, “Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. In addition, growth in e-commerce is radicalizing how shippers view last mile logistics.”[1]

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Since then, other reports including that of The Wall Street Journal have followed. Clark joined Flexport in June 2022 days after he announced his departure from Amazon , after it was clear that online retail platform provider overexpanded its customer fulfillment capacity and resources.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The FAA is working with Boeing to determine any actions that might be required for recently delivered aircraft ” According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal (Paid subscription required) , the plane maker delivered three completed 787 aircraft in January after deliveries of 10 in December. percent value at the start of 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal and other industry specific media are reporting that Seattle based digital freight start-up services provider Convoy is preparing for a possible sale or other action. Both reports cite declining freight industry demand and increased competition among start-ups in this digital freight and logistics segment.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 25, 2023

For logistics, manufacturing, and supply chains, digital twins combined with machine learning and advanced network connectivity such as 5G will increasingly track, monitor, route, and optimize the flow of goods throughout factories and around the world. .”[8] ” eWeek, 14 November 2022. [2]

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

According to reports from Bloomberg, Automotive News, Reuters and The Wall Street Journal , wages for most Toyota assembly line workers will increase from $31.86 Reportedly, Toyota workers within logistics warehouses and spare-parts focused facilities will receive a similar wage hike. per hour, to $34.80 per hour.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. Supply Chain Matters highlights continued evidence that the U.S.

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E2open

DECEMBER 29, 2022

29, 2022 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. The largest network of manufacturing, logistics, and distribution partners is interconnected with e2open’s SaaS supply chain platform and connected data, empowering companies to anticipate disruptions and predict opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and operate sustainably.

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