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Consumer Credit, Generation Z, and the Consumer Packaged Goods Sector

Enterra Insights

Fortunately, the deep recession that many economists predicted didn’t emerge. Economics reporter Ann Saphir explains, “Americans borrowed more than ever on their credit cards in the [second quarter of 2023], with balances surpassing $1 trillion for the first time even as overall household debt loads were largely unchanged.

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Additional Investment in US Based Automotive EV Supply Networks

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights an additional strategic sourcing announcement involving the future production of electric powered autos and vehicles in North America. Announcement. South Korea based LG Chem announced this week a planned $3.2 The facility reportedly will supply battery component needs for U.S. Under new U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update September 18 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Last week, the industry publication Aviation Week published its report, Pratt GTF Repair Plan Jolts Beleaguered Airline Industry. Specifically noted in the report: “ The effect on the airline industry will be profound.” There were plans to have 12 GTF engine overhaul shops globally and add an additional seven by 2025.

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Why 2021 Will Be A Breakout Year For Sustainable Manufacturing

IQMS

Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. of all North American manufacturers have a sustainability policy in place, and 8.3%

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Buying 2021 Holiday Gifts for the 2022 Holiday Season

Enterra Insights

” To make room for new inventory, many of America’s largest retailers are steeply discounting excess goods this summer. Journalist Lisa Baertlein ( @LisaBaertlein ) explains, “America’s largest warehouse market is full as major U.S. … And it’s not just Walmart.”[2]. ”[2].

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The Top 15 Retail Trends for 2022

ToolsGroup

Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. When looking at global online sales, Salesforce reports 57% digital growth in 2020, and 16% growth in 2021, with eMarketer data predicting a continued increase through 2025. eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

New aircraft purchases are focused around twinjets such as the Boeing 767 and 777. As early as 2025, at least 50 percent of new Porsches sold will include an electric drive. The company also retired the last active commercial MD-10-10F in the world last month. Rob Spilman Jr., It’s actually causing us and others to not run production.