Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that again dropped to an all-time low for June 2023. Consequently, the warehousing capacity metric increased a reported 6.8 Similar trends were highlighted in our Supply Chain Matters summary of the May 2023 LMI report. percentage points in June.

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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 21, 2023

Your data is the ultimate source of differentiation, a tangible asset, a revenue enabler, and driver of new services that power your business. Have you registered for LogiSYM Malaysia 2023? But data is only as valuable as how it is used to build better integrated experiences.

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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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Techgistics

APRIL 30, 2023

Future-proofing your warehouse operation is essential in a world where e-commerce is booming and customer expectations are sky-high. Large amounts of data from various sources, including the agents, sensors, and other systems can be analyzed, to identify patterns, predict future trends, and make informed decisions.

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TransAudit

JANUARY 12, 2023

You might be hoping for an easier outlook in 2023, but economic uncertainty and staffing shortages could put a wrench in things. That might mean that your customers will cancel orders, leaving you stuck with a warehouse full of goods you can’t move. During an economic downturn, sourcing specialty parts could get tricky.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

As we go into the first week of 2023, many are wondering what’s ahead for global commerce and supply chains. As I’ve done in prior years, I’ll make a few predictions based on what happened in 2022 – and what I think it means for 2023. Inflation is indeed going down slowly– but not as fast as the markets would like.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Shifting and varied consumer preferences, collapsing brand loyalty, even freak weather: as shoppers limber up for the 2023 holiday season, retailers should expect the unexpected. As shoppers hit the e-carts and store aisles for the holiday season of 2023, unpacking the “ whys ” behind the flux is moot. compared with 2021.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

– How Logistics is Harnessing the Power of the Sun by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio We all know that our sun’s power is the main energy source for life on Earth. In addition to saving on electricity used in warehousing activities, the electricity in some cases can even be sold back to the grid.

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2023

As we navigate the third quarter of 2023, it's time to examine air cargo's role in global commerce. 2023 Air Freight Industry Analysis Air freight is a vital part of the global economy. billion in 2023 to $81.15 With practices like "just-in-time," you can reduce extensive warehousing and associated costs. billion in 2026.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Key Takeaways: Proactive planning and a digital-first mindset are critical to keeping up with trends in 2023 and beyond. companies expect the supply chain to remain challenging into 2023. With recent advances, AI will accelerate to become outsized in manufacturing trends in 2023. In fact, over half of U.S.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 23, 2024

It’s easy to think about fulfillment as comprising the final steps in the supply chain, but the truth is that the conditions faced in warehouses and delivery vehicles are determined much earlier in the supply chain than in the last mile, so to speak. The answer lies in automation.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 1, 2023

When inventory plans fail, this can impact warehouse processes, sales cycles, and product mix strategies. This strategy involves optimizing warehouse management, implementing process-oriented replenishment, enhancing supply chain visibility, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), and utilizing real-time forecasting.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 13, 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. These efforts will have broader Amazon and industry deployment trials in 2023 and beyond.

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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. These challenges are already significantly impacting supply chains in 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

In addition, Spinnaker SCA’s offerings will augment Publicis Sapient’s capabilities around advanced AI/ML analytics, supply chain digital twins, data solutions, warehouse management, transportation management and expanded digital sustain services. No financial details were disclosed in the announcement. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

According to the September report , growth is increasing for inventory levels, inventory and warehousing costs. Contraction trending was noted for warehousing capacity and transportation costs including an observation that inventory is being consumed at a much slower rate than observed over the last two years. for September.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of March and Q1- 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which reinforce a state of stabilization within global supply chain networks. However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. The overall average for all of Q1-2023 was 48.6

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. The economic turndown is threatening a global recession over 2023, and labor disputes and strikes are prevalent. Using connected devices in warehouses can increase efficiency and safety.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. The economic turndown is threatening a global recession over 2023, and labor disputes and strikes are prevalent. Using connected devices in warehouses can increase efficiency and safety.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 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. Our research advisory will provide added depth to the above areas.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2022

All Mars’ products in Europe to be sourced with 100% sustainable cocoa. DHL Supply Chain to hire 12,000 warehouse employees ahead of peak season. Retailers add amenities to warehouses to attract workers. Autonomous mobile robots have moved beyond the warehouse and are in the process of testing home deliveries.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

IDC expects spending on Digital Transformation (DX) on the top 5 use cases – smart warehousing, freight management, optimized operations, supplier network management, and predictive network inventory orchestration – to hit USD $33Bn in 2022. Source: 2021 FUTURE ENTERPRISE RESILIENCY & SPENDING- Wave 9, September 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. VFC’s supply chain sourced over 410 million units of apparel, footwear, and accessories in their last fiscal year.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The last 10 years represent a breakthrough period in AI’s development, spurred by the convergence of factors including the rise of big data, advancements in compute infrastructure, new machine learning techniques, the emergence of cloud computing, and the vibrant open-source ecosystem.”[1] Neuromorphic computing. ” Trend 8.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Blue Yonder has been named as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Order Orchestration and Fulfillment Applications for Retail 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49615623, December 2023).

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. While 209,000 workers were added in June, 14,000 freight and parcel carriers were cut and 6,900 warehousing and storage jobs were lost.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 28, 2023

Initial Assessments On July 19, CNN reported that Pfizer had conducted an initial assessment of damage and indicated that most of the damage occurred in the facility’s attached warehouse rather than production areas. Our initial analysis has identified less than 10 drugs for which Pfizer’s North Carolina plant is the sole source for the U.S.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

Integrated pallet building and route planning: provides F&B, CPG and other customers the ability to build nested cases on tiers, pallets and trucks while looking at route sequence and warehouse loading limits to maximize trailer, driver unload and route efficiency.

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 8, 2023

warehouse order picker packing and sealing cardboard box with tape for dispatch As shippers and importers, there are many factors to consider when packaging and shipping products. According to Reuters ’ data sources, “long-term contract rates finished 2022 about 20% lower than the pandemic peak of more than $8,000 per container.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Source: Supply Chain Insights ASCM defines resilience in the SCM Supply Chain Dictionary as the ability of a supply chain to anticipate, create plans to avoid or mitigate, and to recover from disruptions to supply chain functionality. I define supply chain resilience as: Supply chain resilience. The result was restatement. My conclusion?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Risk management solutions scrape data from hundreds of thousands of online & social-media sites, but Autoliv also has access to sources of information that they pay for. They wanted these diverse sources of information pulled together in one central, user-friendly location they call their “garage.” And we are making progress.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Container rates in late July 2023 reached $1323 per TEU, significantly surpassing the late-2019 rates of $1236.87 Ocean shipping rates will remain high and unpredictable until the end of 2023, compared to pre-pandemic years, so shippers need to adjust and find new ways to succeed. McKinsey , 19 May 2022, [link] Accessed 1 August 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Transportation and materials costs skyrocketed, as did unanticipated costs related to unplanned or uncontrolled ocean container demurrage, premium air freight, or added inventory warehousing costs. The ultimate costs in warehousing, inventory carrying costs and other dimensions are still being assessed. All rights reserved.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Following ICON 2023 in Las Vegas, Blue Yonder’s Chief Product Office Gurdip Singh shared the key product innovation takeaways from the event during a Blue Yonder Live session. The fundamental aspects of flow paths, lead times, constraints, execution capacity – be it in the warehouse or in the logistics center – are all unknown.

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