Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

In addition to the procurement executives, I also got to meet Captain Dick Phillips, the captain of note in the film “Captain Phillips” We had a chance to talk about his experience, and he also presented to the group about the incredible experience he went through. Does procurement add to top line revenue.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. Freight rate reportedly fell 37 percent. The LMI has now declined 6.7

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

There were plans to have 12 GTF engine overhaul shops globally and add an additional seven by 2025. Flexport Focus Turns to Profitability and Cost Reduction In our supply chain technology breaking news update on September 7 th , we highlighted the sudden resignation of Dave Clark from the CEO role of freight technology start-up Flexport.

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APRIL 1, 2022

Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. The auto industry makes up less than 9% of chip demand by revenue, and that figure is expected to increase by 10% per year until 2025. Air cargo carriers in North America posted an 11.4%

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2023

This contract is characterized as the single largest private-sector collective bargaining agreement in North America. Added evidence came this week when FedEx’s unionized air freight pilots voted to reject a negotiated contract that was tentatively reached in May and initially endorsed by union leadership.

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