American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2024

Doing this can give you an edge over your competitors when looking at the 2024 supply chain landscape. Key Economic Indicator #1: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that the annual US GDP rate increased in December 2023. NLT February 28, 2024. Data is as of January 25, 2024.)

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares samples of individual prediction snapshots that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month. percent in 2024.

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Unleashed

APRIL 11, 2024

The Guardian reports that the Victoria Unboxed project will hope to eliminate invisible waste from supply chains by replacing cardboard produce boxes with reusable plastic crates. The latest ISM Manufacturing PMI report registered an unexpectedly high 50.3% US manufacturing activity expands for first time since 2022. in March – up 2.5%

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

million new jobs last year, while the use of AI in restaurants shot up by 31.61% according to data from the 2024 StartUs Food & Beverage Report. A recent Hexagon report found that although manufacturers are increasingly data-focused, many are facing challenges with decision-making. The F&B industry added 1.4

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

In conjunction with the reporting of 2023 financial performance, the California based EV maker announced that the company would lay off upwards of 15 percent of its current staffing, amid cash and ongoing business and supply chain related challenges. The company reported a cash balance of slightly over $325 million at the end of 2023.

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Unleashed

MARCH 19, 2024

Learn more in the latest Manufacturing Health Index report. Avoid having too much capital tied up in inventory; use stock optimisation software to set optimal min and max levels based on historical data and sales trends. This will help you slash your inventory and storage costs in one fell swoop. Optimise your reorder points.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2024

That said, keeping humans in the loop will also remain critical, as 30% reported their organization will have an equal proportion of automation and human processing.”[1] The post Will 2024 be the Year of Automation and AI in the Supply Chain? ”[1] These trends are not new. first appeared on Enterra Solutions.

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Freightos

JANUARY 30, 2024

More Resources Home January 30, 2024 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 weekly prices fell 5% to $3.16/kg. Europe – N.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Integrated Supply in 2024: Three Trends Reshaping the Industry When it comes to the three biggest trends within integrated supply this year, the need for accurate data is a common thread. AI will continue to make headlines in 2024, but within the world of integrated supply, it is already making a difference on the ground. “AI

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 23, 2024

With this launch, customers can share purchase orders and demand forecasts with their trading partners, and then track the status of those purchase orders or changing inventory levels, all from within the module. The module supports manual and EDI centric collaboration on purchase orders while helping to identify supplier risks.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Manufacturing will continue to be shaped in 2024 and beyond, by technological advances. Inventory management is becoming increasingly cloud-based, allowing businesses to access their inventory data from anywhere, at any time, and on any device with an internet connection.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Demand forecasting is a critical component of supply chain management, especially in the complex and unpredictable market landscape of 2024. Accurate forecasts are essential for maintaining inventory balance, ensuring customer satisfaction, and achieving financial stability. The main benefits of accurate demand forecasts are: 1.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a further global supply chain assessment in the highlighting and added insights on reported October 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. value reported for September.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

This week the World Bank released its latest June forecast of its Semiannual Global Economic Prospects Report. In the not so optimistic category, the bank revised its 2024 global growth forecast to 2.4 The current forecast for 2024 growth is 0.8 That statement portends stubbornly high interest rates will likely extend into 2024.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

Home January 02, 2024 5 Ways to Cope with Changing Logistics Demand in 2024 Inés Alcántara , Senior Sales Engineer In an era marked by unpredictability and technological advancements, understanding and adapting to the changing demands of logistics is not just an option, but a necessity for success.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a further global supply chain assessment in the highlights and added insights on reported November 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. reported in October. in November.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

Supply Chain Insights Training, 2024 The Opportunity Based on my research, I believe there is an opportunity to reduce the number of planning roles by 80-85%. Focus on improving operating margin, inventory turns, and revenue/employee simultaneously. Seasonal Inventory Build or Asset Capacity to Ramp for a Seasonal Demand Usually.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

She also said the company planned to ask workers to return to the office five days a week in 2024. percent drop in annual sales, UPS forecast a 2024 upswing of as little as 1.1 Higher labor costs and lower package demand resulted in fourth-quarter sales and 2024 guidance that missed analysts expectations. percent in early U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 18, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights the latest report indicating both U.S. The National Retail Federation (NRF), in conjunction with its annual conference held this week, reported 2023 holiday sales based on U.S. Furniture and home furnishing sales were reported as declining 6.2 holiday period and full year retail sales in 2023.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

While large corporations have been at the forefront of manufacturing sustainability initiatives, in 2024, more small and mid-sized manufacturers are expected to incorporate green initiatives, recognizing that sustainability is essential for their bottom line.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 9, 2024

BOSTON – January 9, 2024 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been named a technology leader in the SPARK Matrix™ analysis of Retail Assortment and Management Applications by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions (QKS).

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In addition, the Council will conduct a supply chain review by December 31, 2024, to evaluate the impact of the supply chain on National Security Lora’s Take I think that we need to be skeptical without getting political. I am currently doing research on inventory management. No technology in the market measures inventory health.

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crisp

JANUARY 24, 2024

Discover how Walmart’s Luminate Charter plan is revolutionizing retail data analytics with these five essential reports for suppliers. Imagine having a panoramic view of your product’s journey across all sales channels, understanding intricate customer purchase patterns, and the precise flow of inventory to every store.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Stord’s OMS software allows KAI Media to view and manage orders and inventory across its entire international network in one place, enabling the team to automate its entire order routing process faster and more intelligently. Cho, COO and co-founder of KAI Media, commented, “We’ve doubled our sales volume three years in a row.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

As a New England Patriots fan, this season was certainly disappointing, as everything seemed to go wrong, except for landing a top-3 draft pick in 2024. That increase also was fueled by upward adjustments in the earlier-reported figures for November and October. Figures in the latest report showed a relatively restrained decline.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis The latest data from September showed continued strength among US consumers as retail spending increased.07% Europe weekly prices increased 4% to $3.86/kg. Europe – N. 07% compared to August.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Wall Street Journal reported this week (Paid subscription or metered view) that ocean container freight rates related to the most active global shipping lanes continue to decline amid what is traditionally considered the peak shipping period leading up to the holiday fulfillment season in the November-December period. Added Perspectives.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives to retailer Walmart’s report of Q4 and Fiscal 2024 financial and operational performance. Bloomberg , in its reporting equated such performance to the strongest online sales growth since the early days of the pandemic. Net income was reported as $30.4

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

AI that is based on data from more than two dozen detailed reports and real-time dashboards provides companies with predictive insights that can improve productivity and analyze the path to higher resource efficiency. The post 5 Ways to Cope with Changing Logistics Demand in 2024 appeared first on Locus Robotics.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Although one extra day may seem insignificant, it can be a real hurdle for those who manage inventory, shipping schedules, and supply chains. They are: • Inventory Management. … Special Leap Day promotions can be tempting but demand careful inventory planning to avoid stockouts. Understock, and customers get angry.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions. the strategies were exploring nearshoring of prior foreign production, diversifying supplier networks and adding additional contingency inventories.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 11, 2023

“As retailers strive for high profit margins, excess inventory remains a challenge – especially during the post-holiday season. These insights, combined with our inventory optimization and stock rebalancing functions, help retailers satisfy demand while improving margins and minimizing waste.” Download the SPARK Matrix report HERE.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key industry supply chain bellwether firm Samsung Electronics reported Q4 and full year 2023 financial performance, headlined as being the weakest profitability levels in a decade. For the full year of 2023, the company reported KRW 258.94 For the quarter that ended in December 2023, the supplier posted KRW 67.78 percent to KRW 2.82

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

As an accountant or advisor you’ve likely been considering whether to offer – or expand your offering – in sustainability reporting for your clients. In this report we look in to the trend for sustainability reporting, and explore the pros and cons of offering sustainability reporting in an accounting practice.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Just last week, my colleague Clint Reiser wrote an article about the top logistics and supply chain conferences to attend in 2024. The press has done a good job of reporting the impact on passengers, but they have done a bad job on reporting why Southwest performed so badly. Not Southwest. billion after a funding round.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

Fisker’s Financial Performance and Subsequent Warning In conjunction with the reporting of 2023 financial performance, California based Fisker announced that the company would lay off upwards of 15 percent of its current staffing, amid cash and ongoing business and supply chain related challenges. based dealer network. All rights reserved.

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Logility

MAY 26, 2022

Key Takeaways: • Supply chain volatility is expected to continue and plague some sectors until 2024. 25% of inventory surpluses are caused by a lack of transparency and visibility into the supply chain. Then, there’s the issue of surplus inventory. Demand variability has always confounded inventory planning.

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