Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Fourth is the use of cyber-attacks, such as phishing scams and malware used to access sensitive data. There were 582 supply chain events reported across the United States and Canada in the second quarter of 2023, a 57 percent increase when compared to the second quarter of 2022, according to the latest CargoNet report.

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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. However, the instability around the risk of recession remains, and knowing the top supply chain trends to watch in 2023 will help your organization prioritize operations and succeed.

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2023

Air freight has evolved dramatically, especially after the pandemic. As we navigate the third quarter of 2023, it's time to examine air cargo's role in global commerce. Since then, air freight has adapted to various market demands and technological advancements. billion in 2023 to $81.15 billion in 2026.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2023

freight rates have reached their lowest levels in nearly six years. In essence, it is confirmation of a freight recession condition. In essence, it is confirmation of a freight recession condition. The sub-index index Transportation Utilization of 50 was noted as indicating no upward movement for the first time in 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 30, 2024

Additional data in the WSJ report indicated that UPS customer Amazon accounted for 11.8 percent of total revenues in 2023, a 0.5 The UPS headcount reduction somewhat parallels the upwards of 10 percent staff level headcount reductions announced by rival FedEx in early 2023. percentage point gain from that of 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

The report further indicated that Anthropic has committed to spend upwards of $4 billion on Amazon’s various Cloud infrastructure, data management software applications or custom graphics processor chips over the next five years. No financial details were disclosed in the announcement. All rights reserved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The initiative involves placing RFID tags on packages and wearable devices on employees to eliminate manual scans, reduce misloads, and accelerate parcel throughput in the delivery giant’s warehouses. The company plans to invest $140 million in the initiative in 2023 as it implements the technology at its 940 remaining U.S.

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ModusLink Corporation

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Fulfillment Free trade zones, or FTZs, are controlled places in a country that offer warehouse and distribution services for goods from foreign markets, excluding them from paying taxes on those goods. This data supports the importance of trade zones in international trade. And they’re integral to maximizing global fulfillment too.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The key drivers we see that will impact supply chains globally are focused on digital ecosystems, coupled with greater technology adoption, including an increase in the amount and velocity of data to support changes in globalization and continued disruption. . Fully automated Rack Clad Warehousing solutions from SSI SCHAEFER.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Our conclusion from this latest data was that global supply chains have now transitioned away from supply driven contraction to that of product demand driven. However, we would be remiss to not highlight some optimistic data related to overall global supply chain pressures and logistics costs. for September. All rights reserved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

With increased emphasis on sustainability, I am often asked about sustainability “levers” that can be pulled in warehousing and fulfillment. But I believe that more efficient packaging is the area with the greatest potential to improve sustainability metrics within the warehouse.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. The economic turndown is threatening a global recession over 2023, and labor disputes and strikes are prevalent. Using connected devices in warehouses can increase efficiency and safety.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. The economic turndown is threatening a global recession over 2023, and labor disputes and strikes are prevalent. Using connected devices in warehouses can increase efficiency and safety.

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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. While 209,000 workers were added in June, 14,000 freight and parcel carriers were cut and 6,900 warehousing and storage jobs were lost.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. Let’s think back on demand forecasting and warehousing management.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the published November 2023 U.S. which is attributable to Q4 holiday sales and the subsequent dips in Warehousing Capacity (+3.6) and slowdown in Warehousing Utilization (-14.0) The canal disruption is further noted as having more freight being routed to U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Freight rates have plummeted, brokerages are struggling, and the industry is still bloated with excess inventory. And, once implemented properly, having a collaborative, tech-enabled supply chain network powered by free-flowing, actionable data will unlock measurable business value. Reduced working capital. Faster order-to-cash.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

A central part of Amazon’s ultrafast delivery strategy is its network of warehouses that the company calls same-day sites. The facilities are a fraction of the size of Amazon’s large fulfillment warehouses and are designed to prepare products for immediate delivery. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Overview In short, B2B Supply Chain Business Networks are Cloud based platforms designed to achieve end-to-end supply chain data visibility and business process decision-making synchronization. An evolving new area is in the monitoring and tracking of ESG focused data and conformance needs. All are very much interrelated.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide ; Clint Reiser. ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. billion in 2019.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 5, 2023

For example, freight forwarders are extending their service offerings to include e-commerce fulfillment. In addition to sustainability, what are some of the key highlights that LSP can look forward to learning by attending ICON London 2023? ICON London Join us in London 11-13 October 2023 to hear more insights on logistics topics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

If air traffic control standards were adjusted to accommodate for live shipment data and actual routes being generated, then perhaps there could be more metropolitan areas allowing safe delivery services. He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 6, 2022

2, 2023, the money-back guarantee will be temporarily suspended for select FedEx Express® services for U.S. FedEx has previously suspended money-back guarantees for the following services: FedEx Express FedEx Ground® FedEx Freight® FedEx SameDay® City FedEx Office®. Beginning Dec. 13, 2022, through Jan. domestic and U.S.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 21, 2023

Billion in 2023. Furniture Industry Retail Opportunity 2023 Expected Annual Revenue 2023 Expected Weekly Revenue Average Out-of-Stock Rate (Feb 2023) Amount Lost to Out-of-Stocks in One Week $729.7 Billion Based on IRI data , the chart above tracks in-stock levels at leading U.S. Did you know…?

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 7, 2023

Toys & Games Industry Shelf Opportunity 2023 Expected Annual Revenue 2023 Expected Weekly Revenue Average Out-of-Stock Rate (Feb 2023) Amount Lost to Out-of-Stocks in One Week $109.3 Million Based on IRI data , the chart above tracks in-stock levels at leading U.S. Billion $2.1 Billion 8% $168.2

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 28, 2023

The automotive products industry is estimated to reach a global value of $374 Billion in 2023. Automotive Products Industry Retail Opportunity 2023 Expected Annual Revenue 2023 Expected Weekly Revenue Average Out-of-Stock Rate (March 2023) Amount Lost to Out-of-Stocks in One Week $324 Billion $6.23 Did you know…?

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

However, GXO Logistics CEO Malcolm Wilson told analysts during the company’s latest earnings call, “We're not expecting to see many of the seasonal pop-up types of short-term warehousing activities that we've seen in previous years. We intend to remain competitive on price with reduced marketing spend.”

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In 2023, the global footwear market is projected to be worth almost $445 Billion U.S. Billion 9% $770 Million Based on IRI data , the chart above tracks in-stock levels at leading U.S. Did you know…? The largest shoe brand in the U.S. is Nike , with an annual revenue of $44.5

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Sporting Goods Industry Shelf Opportunity 2023 Expected Annual Revenue 2023 Expected Weekly Revenue Average Out-of-Stock Rate (Feb 2023) Amount Lost to Out-of-Stocks in One Week $340.6 Billion 8% $524 Million Based on IRI data , the chart above tracks in-stock levels at leading U.S. Billion $6.55

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Wall Street Journal reported this week (Paid subscription or metered view) that ocean container freight rates related to the most active global shipping lanes continue to decline amid what is traditionally considered the peak shipping period leading up to the holiday fulfillment season in the November-December period. Added Perspectives.

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In 2023, the global healthcare market is projected to be worth almost $60.72 Healthcare Industry Shelf Opportunity 2023 Expected Annual Revenue 2023 Expected Weekly Revenue Average Out-of-Stock Rate (Feb 2023) Amount Lost to Out-of-Stocks in One Week $60.72 Did you know…? Billion U.S. Billion $1.17

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

billion in revenue worldwide in 2023. Beauty Industry Shelf Opportunity 2023 Expected Annual Revenue 2023 Expected Weekly Revenue Average Out-of-Stock Rate (Jan 2023) Amount Lost to Out-of-Stocks in One Week $571.1 Million Based on IRI data , the chart above tracks in-stock levels at leading U.S. Billion $10.98

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides perspectives and likely motivations on Amazon’s announced effort to hire an additional 250,000 workers to support upcoming 2023 holiday fulfillment needs. The company acknowledged that it overbuilt customer fulfillment capacity and aimed to sublet upwards of 10 million square feet or more of warehouse space.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 12, 2022

This, along with container shortages, drove up ocean freight spot rates and caused sporadic export delays. As such, detention and drayage fees increased, and delays to warehouses, stores, or other final-mile locations occurred even more frequently. How is Inflation affecting freight rates? compared to September 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Over the years, Amazon’s strategy to tackle counterfeit goods focused on providing data to law enforcement and taking aggressive enforcement actions against counterfeit sellers. Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This particular update includes reports of additional production worker wage hikes among certain global automakers along with reinforcement data that this year’s holiday seasonal hiring levels are at a ten year low. This report cites data from the U.S.

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