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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning. Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions.

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The Dangers of Single Sourcing in Your Supply Chain

Resilinc

Avoid the pitfalls of single sourcing and learn strategies to build a more resilient supply chain. Yet, within the pursuit of efficiency lies a lurking peril: single sourcing. The pandemic was a wake-up call to the dangers of single sourcing. What is single sourcing and sole sourcing?

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National Logistics Day 2023

Enterra Insights

By 1956, the first container ship sailed from the port of New Jersey to Texas. That includes packaging, warehousing, shipping, and more. By having more efficient delivery routes, warehouses, and inventory systems in place, companies can reduce their operational costs while still delivering great customer service.”

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Supply Chain Network Design: 3 Ways to Prepare for Trends Stirring Up 2023

Logility

Although inflation has slowed since then, it continued to climb in January 2023 , triggering fears that the Fed could keep raising interest rates throughout 2023. Higher interest rates and materials prices are increasing the costs of carrying inventory. In June 2022, U.S. inflation reached a 40-year high.

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Navigating Uncharted Waters: Out of the Fort and Into the Moat

Freightos

This was terrible news for a company now on the hook to ship to kids who were suddenly cooped up and hankering for a fort. Listen to the full podcast interview here ) Source: Fort Of course, this stark reality was faced by many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) during the peak of the pandemic. to 0.85 (Source: ShipBob ).

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Global Fulfillment Innovation Centers on ESG in 2023

ModusLink Corporation

Global Fulfillment Innovation Centers on ESG in 2023. Let’s take a closer look at the top five things to know about ESG in global trade for 2023. They are also exploring new warehouse designs that promote sustainability, such as using renewable energy sources and optimizing natural lighting.

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Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.