Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2021 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. So let’s take a look now at the 15 most popular logistics stories.

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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. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 21 – 27) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. That’s all folks.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

How is the logistics and supply chain management industry evolving – and what developments do you need to consider? 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. billion to $5.6

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

However, sustainability in logistics goes well beyond these initiatives, especially when we begin to look at energy transition. There are three responses in this question that address supply chain sustainability: align with our goals, mission, and values; meet consumers expectations; and increase profitability.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2022

He explains, “In 2022, it’s going to be important that supply chain technology companies can really provide solutions that enhance connectivity and visibility.”[1] One of the inflationary trends driving up 2021 end-of-year prices was the cost of logistics. For example, the price to ship a container skyrocketed.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

He has extensive experience in the industrial supply chain and distribution space, as he was recognized as a Supply Chain Pros to Know by Supply and Demand Chain Executive in 2021, 2022, & 2023. This helps organizations reduce risk and tail spend, optimize working capital, and ensure production uptime to meet customer needs.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

SSI SCHAEFER On Track to Open Singapore’s Largest Fully Automated Cold Storage at Tee Yih Jia Food Hub in Q1 2022. Logistics automation has been on the uptrend for several years, and COVID-19 has only accelerated this trajectory. The Green Corridor – Optimal Tech for Green Logistics – Making Emissions Visible.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2023

Despite their best efforts, current events and market dynamics caught up with them, leading to issues managing their suppliers and sourcing the materials needed for their products. If nothing else, the last few years highlighted the importance of sourcing strategically. How will the picture change in 2023 ? Upcoming Recession?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology. To fulfill the exponential growth in order volumes while bringing in a high level of customer delight, businesses would have to do a complete rethink of their logistics operations to stay competitive. trillion in 2021, up from $4.2

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

2021 was a difficult year in global logistics due to ongoing volatility. At year-end, we typically see a jump in demand as shippers meet quarter-end quotas and prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year, during which many factories in China shut down. Seek creative solutions across the entire supply chain. Utilize data and technology.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Applying innovation to supply chains, combines innovative technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), analytics, and robotics to supply chain management to improve performance and meet customer demands. IoT is making a mark on more and more industries, including logistics. Agility” is a key concept in logistics.

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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. million and a land area of nearly 4,500 square miles — about half the size of New Jersey — Qatar is about to become an epicenter of global logistics. 20 through Dec. Over the course of four weeks, 32 teams and over 1.7 With a population of just 2.9

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Gravity Supply Chain

JANUARY 28, 2022

Gravity’s platform delivers capabilities across its three key verticals: Source, Order and Deliver. This product suite encompasses the end-to-end process from sourcing products and manufacturers; to placing orders through to delivery into your destination. Keep a lookout for the first reveal (set for early Feb 2022)!

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Resilinc has published its 2022 Half Year report. Take a read and then be sure to download our 2022 Half Year Report – Gridlock for the full overview. Geopolitical event alerts issued by EventWatch AI grew by 521% in the first six months of 2022—mostly due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Hot off the press!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. In March 2022, online shopping was up 27% over the previous year. In 2022 overall, U.S.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

“All great enterprises are about logistics. Not genius or inspiration or flights of imagination, skill or cunning, but logistics.” — Tom McCarthy. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. A decade back these developments in logistics might have seemed impossible.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Supply Chain 2022 Predictions — APEJ Implications. IDC’s March 2022 Future Enterprise Resiliency & Spending Survey showed that almost 50% of finance organizations are prioritizing consistent ESG practices and/or policies when considering industry ecosystem design and partners.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. In the spring of 2022, Asia/US ocean container rates resumed pre-pandemic levels and congestion eased in November 2022 into California ports. Build in-market sourcing.

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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. Image source: Bloomberg.

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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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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. We know what it takes to deliver to the dock and the speed it takes to do meet customer needs.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Retailers and shippers must adapt their strategy to ensure they get the right product, to the right place at the right time to meet the high expectations of consumers/customers. Time: Jun 29, 2022 10:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada). Justin Paris . Head of Lyft Delivery @Lyft .

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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Unleashed

JANUARY 4, 2022

So what trends will we see in multichannel eCommerce in 2022 – and can SMEs leap on board with them? Read on for the 15 key multichannel eCommerce trends of 2022. Learn more: Guide to Effective Multichannel Selling What are the key trends in multichannel eCommerce for 2022?? We think so. Renewed focus on sustainability.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Procurement sourcing and tail spend solutions provider Fairmarkit announced the completion of a $35.6 The company was recently ranked number 159 in the 2022 Inc. Expands C-Suite Amid Increased Technology Demand. HyperTrack Closing of $25 Million in Series A Funding. . . . Fairmarkit Announces $35.6

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. Using a logistics-oriented strategy helps companies better understand their suppliers, improve customer service, and optimize shipping. Logistics plays a critical role in a company’s supply chain. Another important aspect of logistics is time.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2023

They are: 1) Ensure the rules and assumptions that guide your supply chain decisions are up to date : Durbha explains, “One of the major assumptions supply chain planners make is about lead times between supply sourcing and receiving locations.” Keeping abreast of current affairs can help planners make the right adjustments. .”

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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. billion increase in ocean transport and an $834 million increase in logistics services. billion, an increase of $6.9

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Vanderlande is a member of Toyota Industries Corporation within the Toyota Advanced Logistics Group. KNAPP offers integrated warehouse systems and logistics software solutions. The company stated that Intelligrated experienced growth of approximately 50 percent in 2021 but expects 2022 sales to be roughly flat.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

In our summary and perspectives focused on July 2022 reporting , we opined that July data reinforced a trending toward declining global supply chain production momentum. The August 2022 J.P. As noted in the below figure, this index now reflects a rather discernible downward slope about to meet sub-50 value contraction.

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Locus

OCTOBER 21, 2022

retail and food services sales for September 2022 stood at $684.0 year-on-year increase in June 2022. Here are some of the ways you can up your logistics game this time of the year: Plan. Sources: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link]. According to United States Census Bureau data , advance estimates for U.S.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

By the time they peaked in June 2022, they were over 30% higher than pre-COVID. Today, in Q4 of 2022, supply chain issues stemming from COVID-related shipping challenges have eased. Prior to the pandemic, only 26% who spent that much on logistics. Dropping Rates and the COVID Ripple . What’s the bullwhip effect?

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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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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2022

is critical to help meet demand.” Toyota has further announced plans to source an EV battery production facility in the U.S. Seattle -based on-demand warehousing and logistics services provider Flexe announced that the company has raised $119 million in Series D equity funding and has now achieved a $1 billion plus valuation.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. Source: Statista.com. Fighting climate change with green logistics. By establishing the concept of eco-friendliness in your supply chain, a green logistics system can be introduced. A slow-moving crisis. parts per million. Download Now!

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Locus

APRIL 1, 2022

It gives us immense pleasure to announce that Locus has been listed as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Tools. And as supply chains continue to grow in scale and complexity to meet these demands, so do the costs. Market trends also continue to evolve faster than ever.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

Background Throughout 2022 and 2023, we have highlighted for readers the various indications of Apple’s unfolding China Plus sourcing moves. That culminated in our research arm’s published December 2023 Supply Chain Matters update, Apple’s Unfolding China Plus Sourcing Strategy for iPhone Production.

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