American Global Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

Economics and Logistics Quarterly Update—June 2023 Uncertainty in economics is a given. Key Economic Indicator #1: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) As of June 2023, the U.S. However, despite consumer spending boosting economic growth, the economy is predicted to face a mild recession by the end of 2023. In conclusion, the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This index compiles 27 different variables to include transportation movement and costs, global PMI sub-indexes reflecting delivery times and order backlog. Interestingly, Transportation Utilization is the outlier here, as both utilization metrics in the index were up significantly in September. ”. for September.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport. By crafting a well-defined strategy, businesses can mitigate transportation costs, mitigate supply chain disruptions, and uphold customer satisfaction. At the heart of it all, an effective procurement strategy remains paramount.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The larger the organization, the more tension with conflicting functional metrics making decisions more difficult. Last week, Nike reported first quarter 2023 results. Inventories increased by 44% due to supply chain volatility. Inventories grew year-over-year by 43%. Alignment in Organizations in the Summer of 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We believe that these inventory management, customer and last-mile fulfillment strategies will have industry wide implications in terms of competitive stakes and cost-to-serve. Across the United States , Amazon elected to change its former predominant west to east coast hub based inventory and fulfilment distribution network.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The recently completed 2023 holiday fulfillment period, along with 2023 full year performance are now providing added evidence of retail trending in all three dimensions. Amazon’s Blowout In early February, we highlighted Amazon’s blowout financial and operational Q4 and 2023 results. billion in 2023, compared with $12.2

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ThroughPut

APRIL 30, 2024

ThroughPut AI: For Making Intelligent Decisions Across the Supply Chain Watch On-demand Demo ThroughPut AI has been recognized as a Leading Vendor in the prestigious 2023 Gartner Market Guide for Analytics and Decision Intelligence Platforms in Supply Chain. Best AI Tools for Supply Chain and Logistics 1.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This feeds into effective inventory management and supply chain planning , and ensures customers receive their goods in a way that is cost-effective, timely and satisfactory for their requirements. Efficient demand planning ensures the business can balance its supply chain requirements and inventory planning with its customer demands.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2024

Key Economic Indicator #1: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that the annual US GDP rate increased in December 2023. Key Economic Indicator #3: Recession–Business Cycle Contraction As of December 2023, the Wall Street Journal reported that a soft landing was in the making. in December.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that dropped to an all-time low for May 2023. Transportation utilization reportedly dipped a hefty 9.5 Consequently, transportation prices reportedly declined 8.9 Consequently, transportation prices reportedly declined 8.9 Supply Chain Matters highlights this week’s release of the U.S.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

We had a hangover from the pandemic: Which led to continued inventory shortages, closures of manufacturing plants in China, congested ports, and underemployment. Inflation set in for fuel and transport costs, increasing logistics costs as a whole over last year. Cargo capacity exacerbated inventory shortages in the first half of 2023.

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crisp

JANUARY 24, 2024

One of the biggest events in retail in 2023 was the launch of Walmart Luminate , a data platform offering suppliers more visibility and data access than ever before. E-commerce is one of the fastest growing areas of Walmart’s business – up 27% in 2023 thanks to customers embracing pickup and delivery services, Walmart has said.

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Taulia

AUGUST 29, 2023

Choose the right inventory management approach Different companies will opt for different approaches when it comes to inventory management. When implementing supply chain management best practices, companies need to choose the right inventory management approach to meet their objectives.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In supply chain management, total lead time is a crucial metric encompassing the period from customer order to delivery, be it in B2B or B2C scenarios. Delivery Lead Time: In the downstream supply chain, delivery lead time represents the time from order receipt to product delivery, including activities such as packing and transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

CPG companies that utilize an autonomous supply chain technology see a reduction in their inventory and cost and an increase in revenue. to provide very specific output (production, fulfillment, transportation plans by product/date, etc.). each with discrete plans generated typically in sequential batch runs.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 23, 2023

And now, in 2023, ecommerce sales continue to accelerate. billion between 2023-2027. Last-mile delivery is a logistics term that is defined as the transportation of a package from a fulfillment center to the package’s final destination, which is usually a personal residence. What is last-mile delivery?

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Join our upcoming webinar to learn more – Getting your 2023 Supply Chain and Finances Right – The How, Which, and When of Supply Chain Risk Mitigation. Listed below are key improvements for demand planning, inventory management, supply chain operations, and logistics management that the ThroughPut platform focuses on.

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Unleashed

APRIL 10, 2023

Deep dive: Check out the 2023 Manufacturing Productivity Guide. Opportunities include underutilised workers, excess inventories , and ineffective processes. TQM relies heavily on data and performance metrics to make decisions about change. What is process improvement in manufacturing?

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

General warehouse industry statistics Warehousing costs & revenue statistics Warehouse efficiency statistics Labor statistics in the warehousing industry Automation adoption in the warehousing industry Warehouse performance metrics Warehouse automation stats: General warehouse industry statistics 1. According to data from the U.S.

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Locus

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While the top apparel and accessory brands agree that product quality should get better with time, inventory priorities are always fluctuating. Only a modern and digital supply chain that is ever-evolving can manage the product quality, inventory volume, and fashion supplier relationships that the industry requires. million by 2025.

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Accelogix

AUGUST 12, 2020

This recent article from The Wall Street Journal says Gartner expects a double-digit increase in demand for robotic goods-to-person systems over the next three years alone and that half of the world’s global leading enterprises will have invested in real-time transportation visibility software by 2023.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

List of Top 10 Supply Chain Analytics Books 1) Supply Chain Metrics that Matter (Wiley Corporate F&A) 1st Edition This book offers an in-depth guide to understanding the link between corporate financials and supply chain maturity, evaluating the progress of over a hundred companies from 2006-2013.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 11, 2023

Even with increased demand for 1 to 2-day delivery , advancements in the logistics industry enable merchants to stock their inventory closer to their customers to lower time in transit and reduce next day air shipments (which emit nearly 6 times more carbon than ground shipments). And we haven’t even begun to talk about waste.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Turkish port “Iskenderun” severely damaged Gap and Ware2Go offer SMB Fulfillment Services McCormick to cut supply chain workforce GM Signs exclusive deal with GlobalFoundries January 2023 Logistics Manager’s Index up 3.0 Once again warehousing metrics are the primary driver of logistic activity. decline in Q4.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. The semiconductor market has potential to reach overcapacity by 2023.

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BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2024

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulations are driving sustainability investments with a focus on tracking, excess inventory and resource utilization. Logistics Labor shortages will remain an issue in logistics and transportation with many supply chain executives looking to automation for relief. Once bitten twice shy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

FedEx and UPS enacted higher rate increases for 2023 versus the previous year, which they attributed in part to inflationary pressures. terawatt-hours of solar power would eliminate more than 112 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, the report found. Average ground parcel discounts increasing by 1.6

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Logility

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

What lies ahead in 2023 (and beyond) requires an intelligent supply chain strategy to help you automate and accelerate your allocation processes to ensure the right product assortments arrive in stores and back stock that’s held in distribution centers is right sized. Transportation and shipping issues aren’t the only problem, of course.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Transportation management system (TMS). A TMS is software that collects data and tracks the processes associated with moving goods, both inbound and outbound, and across all modes of transportation including rail, air, surface, and sea. Let’s start with the basics. If it’s part of the warehouse, it’s captured and reflected in the WMS.

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BlueYonder

MAY 16, 2023

For the 12 th time in a row, we have been named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) report 2 —which is every year since the report began!

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Taulia

JULY 11, 2023

Blog Expert Advice 8 min read 11 Jul 2023 By Taulia Share: Share via linkedin Share via twitter Share via facebook Share via email Copied Copy page URL to clipboard 5 supply chain initiatives to combat ESG risks Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks are a threat to both the operational health and reputation of diverse companies.

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Cognira

AUGUST 2, 2023

Fresh Item Promotion Planning: Overcoming Challenges and Maximizing Value August 2, 2023 Promotions Home Fresh item promotion planning presents unique challenges and opportunities for merchants and marketers in the retail industry. This ensures optimal utilization of inventory and minimizes loss.

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Unleashed

APRIL 12, 2023

Outsmart your competition: Check out the Unleashed 2023 Supply Chain Management Guide. B2B fulfillment, also called business-to-business fulfillment, is when one business supplies inventory to another business or retailer, either to use within the business or for resale to their customers. What is B2B fulfillment?

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Cognira

AUGUST 2, 2023

Fresh Item Promotion Planning: Overcoming Challenges and Maximizing Value August 2, 2023 Promotions Home Fresh item promotion planning presents unique challenges and opportunities for merchants and marketers in the retail industry. This ensures optimal utilization of inventory and minimizes loss.

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Unleashed

MAY 10, 2023

By getting better at collecting data, you’ll be able to learn more about your business, including the complex relationships between various metrics. Warehouse automation Warehouse automation refers to any automation deployed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of inventory storage and order fulfilment processes.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 13, 2022

With old solutions quickly becoming obsolete, big-time transportation industry players like FedEx, USPS, and Amazon are eyeing new strategies to stay competitive in a difficult time for global logistics. USPS Releases On-Time Performance Metrics. LaserShip/OnTrac Announces 2023 Rate Hike.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Background Just before the Christmas 2023 holiday, Supply Chain Matters alerted our readers to rather troubling signs for another global-wide shipping disruption. retailers are already experiencing notifications of extended arrival times of ordered inventory. Vincent Clerc, the CEO of shipping conglomerate A.P. Some European and U.S.

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