Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. That prospect became more conceivable, they said, after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine prompted companies to sever ties with Russia, sometimes taking huge write-downs. However, many of these companies are now reining in their logistics ambitions.

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C3 Solutions

JANUARY 26, 2023

A series of “Black Swan” events that started with the COVID-19 crisis and the global inflationary economic response to the pandemic, stoked by the war in Ukraine and the rise of extreme weather events linked to rising global temperatures - have all shown how vulnerable the global supply chain is to unexpected disruptions.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

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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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

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 publishing later this month. Expected 2023 global economic growth in a range from 2 percent to 2.7

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 22, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest OECD global economic forecast in the ongoing light of the Ukraine conflict and provide some additional industry supply chain implications. . percent in 2023, after growing an anticipated 5.6 There are also, however, numerous significant economic implications. ”.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 11, 2023

In a Part One Snapshot of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains , our research arm shared its first prediction for 2023, namely that supply chain management teams should anticipate continued economic uncertainty of global markets and geopolitical driven events. percent in 2023 from an estimated 2.5

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In conjunction with the summit meeting of G-20 leaders held in Indonesia , the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicated that the expected 2023 economic outlook appears gloomier that that forecasted just last month. Special emphasis is placed on Europe, in-particular. Morgan Manufacturing PMI ® published by S&P Global. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

percent in 2023, compared to 4.1 percent in 2023, compared to an estimated 3 percent in 2022. With domestic and global logistics industry activity now hovering at contraction levels , difficult decisions will have to be made regarding the likelihood of a second-half volume surge. percent in 2022. percent in 2022.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

Over four-hundred days of war in Ukraine. The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. Unrest in Sudan.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The event gathered government representatives of Ukraine and Poland, leading Ukrainian experts and market operators, as well as the international agricultural community. Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing supply chain disruptions and geopolitical events, like the war in Ukraine, the future of global food security is at risk.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate, Supply Chain Matters blog unveils part two of a summarized overview of our annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains for the year 2023 and beyond. Economic and Business Challenges Expected in 2023. Overall Themes for the Year 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog unveils a summarized overview of our annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains for the year 2023 and beyond. We will then proceed into what we expect major themes to be in 2023. . Correspondingly, U.S, Bob Ferrari.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2023

According to the Material Handling & Logistics staff, “Near-shoring, friend-shoring, and on-shoring are all being looked into by organizations as certain geopolitical relations sour and threaten to disrupt supply chains.”[3] ” Business Insider, 27 June 2023. [2] ” Business Insider, 27 June 2023. [2]

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

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. Background. based manufacturing facilities had soared by over 116 percent.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Converging disruptions have sent food prices soaring — and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, one of the world’s six breadbasket regions, risks tilting the food system into global crisis.”[1] The fact that grains underpin global food security is one reason so much attention has been given to the conflict in Ukraine. Climatic events.

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All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Amazon and Maersk renew biofuel partnership The demand for sustainable ocean transportation services is growing, with a wide range of industries, including fashion, retail, automotive, and more, seeking eco-friendly shipping…

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 5, 2022

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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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 5, 2022

This week, the World Trade Organization (WTO) forecasted that global trade growth will slow sharply in in 2023 after decelerating in the second half of this year. percent in 2022 before contracting to one percent in 2023. percent in 2023 (revised downward from 3.2 percent in 2022 and by 2.3 Further Warning of Recession.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Circular Economy and Information Sharing – The Role of Logistics Global Supply Chains: Bridging The Capability & Human Capital Gap From 2021 To 2023 Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends The Green Corridor: Catching the Sun Light!

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 17, 2023

A panoply of other issues and uncertainty Companies are grappling with the likelihood of an economic recession, increasing layoffs, persistent inflation, an unending war in Ukraine, and the prospect of a presidential election in 2024. Our analysis of the 2023 results indicates that this pressure is translating into action.

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RFgen

MARCH 22, 2023

As we venture further into 2023, supply chains must adapt to these ever-changing dynamics. In this article, we will explore the top 10 supply chain management challenges for 2023 and beyond, providing insights and strategies for overcoming these obstacles. Meanwhile, turmoil in Ukraine is here to stay for the time being.

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Proxima

JULY 27, 2023

The paper, ‘Defence’s Response to a More Contested and Volatile World’ follows the Integrated Review Refresh, published in March 2023 and considers, more fully, lessons from the ongoing war in Ukraine. However, the war in Ukraine has thrown up some questions over how UK Defence operates now and in the future.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Ukraine in the news: War in Ukraine disrupts ships around the globe. Ukraine invasion and the semi-conductor chip impact. As Clint Reiser pointed out earlier this week, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is impacting global supply chains.

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Resilinc

MARCH 28, 2023

February 2023 saw supply chain struggles continue across Asia and Europe due to dwindling energy supplies, ongoing effects of COVID-19, high inflation, and more. Compounding the problem, natural gas prices have risen due to cold weather, coupled with the effects on natural gas supplies of the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 31, 2023

Additionally, protests and labor actions by workers and consumers in Latin America and Asia disrupted manufacturing and logistics for many commodities. #2 What factors will impact commodities in 2023? Learn how CommodityWatchAI can help your team stay on top of commodity trends for 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 31, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of global parcel transportation and logistics carrier UPS’s report of Q4 and full year 2022 financial performance, and the likely implications. Outlook for 2023 The outlook for 2023 especially caught the interest of Wall Street interests. Cash from operations was reported at $14.1

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Supply Chain Matters once again highlights some positive news for global supply chain management teams, specifically transportation and logistics related teams. As supply chain logistics and transportation teams are keenly aware, rates peaked to more than $20,000 per container for both routes at this time last year. Added Perspectives.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine. Likewise, ships could not sail into or out of Russia and Ukraine. That exacerbated food shortages with Russia and Ukraine among the top five grain exporters. As mentioned above, economic sanctions led to major impacts on Ukraine and Russia. of all wheat.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2023

As we turn the page on 2022 , I’d like to make five supply chain predictions about what to expect for 2023. In a soon-to-be-published survey conducted by Coupa Software, European supply chain leaders cited the ongoing geopolitical conflict in Ukraine as a major concern. He received his Ph.D.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

Our stated belief was that the multi-industry supply chain challenges of 2021 would not abate and would linger in some cases into 2023. percent for this year, two percentage points lower, warning of the effects of high global wide inflation, the war in Ukraine and continued supply chain disruptions will impact real GDP growth.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Despite some relief from inflationary pressures in recent months, businesses throughout the logistics industry and beyond are being forced to make difficult decisions. After a week of high-highs and low-lows within the global logistics industry, we’ve gathered the nine stories you need to know. Retailers are brought in to sell.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2023

Online retail has become essential as has online customer fulfillment logistics. Multiple pre-pandemic vulnerabilities and added risk areas were exposed, including the disruption of global wide transportation and logistics processes impacting broader industry supply chains. At this same time, geo-political risks have clearly escalated.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 29, 2022

CEO Andy Jassy indicating in a statement: “ The pandemic and subsequent war in Ukraine have brought unusual growth and challenge s.” That statement is being interpreted by some as an indication that the online provider now has an overbuilt logistics network. Bloomberg noted it its reporting that Amazon incurred $112.7

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BlueYonder

JUNE 12, 2023

“Out of the chip pan and into the fire” must be a recurring feeling among manufacturers – across 2022 and into 2023 – as a proposed rebound following the eye of the COVID-19 pandemic storm has been usurped by a host of new and evolving challenges that have hindered both sides of the supply-demand equation.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Our stated belief was that the multi-industry supply chain challenges of 2021 would not abate and would linger in some cases into 2023. The most sobering development in this area has been the Russian invasion of Ukraine that began in late February. Geo-Political and Hybrid Government Policy Dimensions. Mid-Year Assessment.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 12, 2023

Here is another blog post from Rajinder Bhandal… I had another wonderful opportunity to catch up with Peter Guinto , the President of Government, Defense and Aerospace Business at Resilinc , to talk further on the subject of contested logistics planning. In fact, the latest new book published in March 2023, by Rob Handfield, Ph.D.,

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

From supply chain snafus to the growing threat of history-making strikes, it’s been another week of exciting changes within the global logistics industry. Yet, in a time of unprecedented uncertainty, logistics professionals can be sure this will be a peak season like no other. . in the final quarter of 2021 to 3.2% says the WTO. .

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