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7 Top Supply Chain Trends to Know for 2023

ModusLink Corporation

Yes, COVID caused many issues, but other factors, including geopolitical changes, the war in Ukraine, weather events, peak season , and economic instability, have altered the fabric of logistics. With so much disruption fresh in mind, looking toward 2023 feels a bit more stable for every warehouse and distribution channel.

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Snapshot of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. A published Future of Freight study sponsored by Deloitte in September 2022 indicated that U.S.

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CAPS Conference: The Economist Projects What’s in Store for the Global Economy

NC State SCRC

One of the biggest contributors to inflation is the increase of oil and gas prices, which will remain high as long as the conflict in the Ukraine rages. Some of the supply constraints are also due to the destruction of key infrastructure in the Ukraine for shipping of these commodities. The Curse of Inflation. growth, and only 3.1%

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2022: A Look in the Rearview Mirror–Part I

American Global Logistics

We had a hangover from the pandemic: Which led to continued inventory shortages, closures of manufacturing plants in China, congested ports, and underemployment. Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine. Likewise, ships could not sail into or out of Russia and Ukraine. It also led to inventory excesses.

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Report That Global Ocean Container Rates on the Decline

Supply Chain Matters

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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Will the Inflation Reduction Act Reduce Supply Chain Costs?

Intelligent Audit

As shippers drew down existing inventories, replenishment became necessary to quickly satisfy consumers’ spending habits. This, along with container shortages, drove up ocean freight spot rates and caused sporadic export delays. How is Inflation affecting freight rates? Spot rates will continue to fall heading into 2023.

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Supply Chain Uncertainties Leave Industries on Edge

Intelligent Audit

According to FreightWaves, the FreightTech 100 2023 is “[…] a selection of the most innovative companies in the freight technology space.” Freight Rail and Union Members Reach Tentative Agreement. For the 5th consecutive year, the panel of industry experts at FreightTech 100 chose to add IntelligentAudit to their list.