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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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. In March 2023, the level of disruption fell to a level seen in November 1998. Unrest in Sudan. Shift in cycles.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides a further installment in our global supply chain assessment in the highlights on reported December 2023, Q3-2023, and full year global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended 2023 on a noted lackluster footing. at the end of 2023.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

FactSet reports that 66% of companies in Q3 2023 beat revenue guidance. The second is, Why are companies focused on traditional risk management investments primarily focused on supply/procurement when the more significant opportunity is balancing risk and opportunity in an increasingly complex world? The public markets are nervous.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

More Resources Home November 7, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

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.

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Ware2Go

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Ahead, we’ll explore the latest supply chain trends for 2023 to keep your business ahead of the curve. The post Digital Supply Chain Solutions for 2023: The Future of Logistics Is Here appeared first on Ware2Go. What is a Digital Supply Chain Solution?

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

More Resources Home December 19, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) were also level at $1,467/FEU.

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

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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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Freightos

DECEMBER 28, 2023

More Resources Home December 28, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 11% to $1,621/FEU.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The low rates that triggered Hanjin’s bankruptcy in 2017 quickly became a thing of the past, as surging demand, congestion, and a litany of global shipping catastrophes pushed ocean freight rates into the stratosphere. While high, the shipping costs typically paled in comparison to the lost sales due to inventory shortages. Signup Now.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Four Kites and BuyCo Partner to Provide Ocean Freight Management Supply chain end-to-end visibility Cloud platform provider Four Kites and BuyCo , an ocean container shipping platform have announced a strategic partnership to provide Fortune 500 shippers with broader visibility and control throughout the entire container shipping process.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Mark joined Princeton TMX in September 2023. Princeton TMX includes the following benefits: TMS for Freight Lanes & Rates Planning: Visualize complex shipping scenarios and optimize lanes, rates, and carriers. Automated Freight Procurement & Sourcing: Efficiently match loads with carriers for the best available rates.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.

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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. . Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved. .

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

More Resources Home Red Sea and Suez Canal Shipping Crisis Update Judah Levine Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Even with an international naval force in place, Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea continue.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this October 10, 2023 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology we provide our capsule highlights of investments announced by supply chain management focused tech providers. OCEMA”) , an industry association consisting of 10 major international container shipping companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The interview occurred during athe FourKites Visibility 2023 user conference on September 7th in Chicago. Customers of these solutions also mention improved improved agility, improved transportation procurement , better warehouse and yard operations, better store operations for retailers, and other benefits as well.

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crisp

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Food Logistics has named Barry Bradley, Head of Supply Chain at Crisp, as one of their 2023 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain. A day of transit saves millions of dollars over the course of a year, when you’re talking about all the inventory being shipped,” he explains. “[So]

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Exiger Perspectives

JUNE 21, 2023

Exiger , the SaaS company revolutionizing the way corporations, government agencies and banks manage supply chains, today announced that it has received a 2023 Top Supply Chain Projects Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive for the innovative work Oshkosh Corporation and Exiger accomplished.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 9, 2023

Rival memory ship producer Micron Technology indicated in November that quarterly revenues dropped by nearly half and prompting plans to reduce supply in 2023. Micron’s CEO indicated that the memory chip sector was experiencing its most severe supply imbalance in 13 years and that profitability levels would be challenged through 2023.

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

However, only 30% of CPOs claim they have achieved their cost-saving targets in 2023. One of the ways that procurement teams improve this figure is by tracking and improving the purchase price variance (PPV) metric. Stakeholders track purchase price variance to understand procurement spend and quantify its efficiency.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of the realities of higher number of vessels among global ocean container shipping lines meeting contracting shipping demand levels that are now leading to headcount and schedule reductions. Background Ocean container shipping and logistics are the lifeblood of global supply chain movements.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The energy generating and saving equipment alone was able to propel the ship over the ocean in many different conditions. Fully using the location and space that the Energy Observer itself took up on the ocean. The technology used holds many insights for the maritime industry. #3

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Proxima

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The only predictable thing in 2023 has been unpredictability. This has meant that procurement functions remain in the foreground, but how they measure their success in the market is drastically shifting. Price was often the primary lever and measure of success and the determinant of the value procurement brought to the business.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Additionally, these systems can also help with sealing, coding, and labeling the packages to get them ready for shipping. Automated document insertion One of the most time-consuming aspects of fulfillment is the process of ensuring that every package goes out with proper documentation so there are no shipping delays or misshipments.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

MORE FROM THIS EDITION h6 LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – March 2023 The Green Corridor: The Emissions of Work – How to Make a Green Working Culture Why Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategies Are Winning in 2022 Logistics Procurement – Performance Management

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Resilinc

APRIL 17, 2024

While it may seem smart to simplify procurement and lower costs, single sourcing can actually expose businesses to risks that can jeopardize their operations and bottom line. Single sourcing and sole sourcing are two different procurement strategies in supply chain management. What is single sourcing and sole sourcing?

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Shipping Lines Warn Red Sea Security Continues to Deteriorate Bloomberg reported last week that the CEO’s of two major shipping lines, which being Maersk and Norden, have both of the view that the security threat level of shipping traversing the Red Sea to and from the Suez Canal has continued to escalate. That compares to $9.8

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

13 essential retail KPIs and metrics to track in 2023 There are many retail KPIs and metrics that retailers can track, but not all will be relevant to your business. Gross profit Gross profit refers to how much revenue your business made overall, minus the cost to make or procure your goods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Yes, SAP had inbound ASN’s (advanced ship notices). In one major case in 2017, the Hanjin Shipping company was declared bankrupt by South Korean courts. Or if the ship was in transit, Molex could see the geoposition and the speed of the vessel, and we could clearly tell it wasn’t going to go where it was supposed to go.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the increasing realities of declining global trade and freight rates that are occurring in the first-half of 2023. During 2022, as consumers shifted their physical goods buying patterns away from products and into travel and services, global shipping volumes steadily declined and so did spot rates.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

It appears that operational and procurement risks for beneficial cargo owners or shippers, in the short term, are minimal. The areas that will be deliberated in future articles are ocean shipping market landscape, freight procurement, reliability & visibility and the competitive landscape.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Rivian Automotive is now free to sell its EV parcel vans to other parcel carriers, and added reinforcement from multiple ocean container shipping carriers that the existing industry volume declines could extend for two to three years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

The supply plan will include the procurement plan for their raw material supplies (Tier 2) needed for their finished goods suppliers (Tier 1). The old product development process involved shipping prototypes back and forth. This one distribution center can service 90% of the UK with shipping that occurs in two days or less.

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