Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

“Retail sales are expected to increase even as higher prices continue to create a battle for consumer spending. According to a PWC survey , 75% of consumers are looking for deals as part of their effort to counteract price increases. We intend to remain competitive on price with reduced marketing spend.”

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As gas prices begin to creep up , shippers are growing anxious about what the coming months will bring. Despite falling short of last year’s holiday shipping traffic expectations, CEO Carol Tomé predicts a strong peak season in 2023, saying in a late July Earnings Conference Call , “ Inventory levels are good.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

Weight limits have also been adjusted, forcing some ships to unload and transport cargo to the other side of the canal via train—increasing transportation costs. The current situation in the Panama Canal has already caused China-US spot shipping prices to rise by as much as 36%. Are there alternatives to the Panama Canal?

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Freightos

AUGUST 29, 2023

Visit our Resource Center Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index : Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 5% to $2,029/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices(FBX03 Weekly) climbed 3% to $3,075/FEU. Europe prices(FBX11 Weekly) increased 2% to $1,747/FEU. America weekly prices increased 6% to $4.02/kg

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Recent inventory corrections have caused carrier volumes to stagnate, frustrating carriers and highlighting hopes for volume normaliza t ion in 2023. YoY Volume Lapses Worry Air Cargo Companies. A step away from a normal holiday peak season , air cargo volumes and rates have continued to fall. account holders by 7.9%.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues. Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 31, 2024

Ericsson demonstrates indoor 5G drone in smart factory Toyota to develop new engines that run on carbon-neutral fuels Hurricane season in 2024 could feature rapidly intensifying storms U.S. The company used the drone to complete autonomous inventory checks of the warehouse’s higher shelves. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

Amazon announces new changes to inventory limits. Prices are climbing at grocery stores and gas stations across the country. Prices are climbing at grocery stores and gas stations across the country. Existing inventory that fits the qualification for the extra-large storage type will automatically be reclassified as extra-large.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

So, when it comes to sustainability, we should be focusing on reducing emissions in the ocean that can kill off plant life. They have pushed through annual general rate increases of more than 30% from 2019 to 2024, and are often nearly lock step on pricing. It is so small that millions can fit in a drop of water.

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Stord

MAY 2, 2022

While the rest of the world adopts cloud technologies to help them break down silos and integrate communication, companies continue to use disparate applications and tools for managing orders, evaluating inventory, and shipping goods. The result was a domino effect of shortages that produced a spike in prices and empty shelves.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I saw an article this week about criminals in the Mediterranean that are stealing olives due to the surging price of olive oil. But thieves are also raiding unprotected groves and cutting off branches or even cutting down whole trees. The thieves look for heavily loaded branches and they cut them. billion as U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Another is getting a product strategy in place. A number of companies are looking to woo consumers with low-end devices priced for challenging times. Focal Systems’ solution is integrated with Walmart Canada’s existing inventory systems to automatically detect availability concerns and direct store teams to replenish products.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Freight rates are going crazy…and this is really hard to comprehend: the producer price index for all types of freight transportation arrangement (TL brokerage, LTL brokerage, intermodal marketing companies, ocean freight forwarders, air freight forwarders, etc.) Pooled together, prices had barely budged since 1997.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Following the recent attacks launched by Yemen’s Houthi group on cargo ships in the Bab al Mandeb Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea, several major global shipping and oil companies – including Maersk and British Petroleum (BP) – have suspended shipments and halted operations in the area. Gas prices are on the rise.

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