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U.S. Freight Logistics Industry Recession Continues with Some Hopeful Signs

Supply Chain Matters

According to the April report commentary , the industry remains hopeful in new signs indicating that retailers and manufacturers are getting closer to working off the overall glut of inventories that resulted in 2022. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as depicted by the J.P. remains unclear.

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Buying 2021 Holiday Gifts for the 2022 Holiday Season

Enterra Insights

The worry for manufacturers and retailers alike is whether those ordered goods will make it to market or be stuck in some port. retailers warn of slowing sales of the clothing, electronics, furniture and other goods that have packed the distribution centers east of Los Angeles. .”[4] She then asks, “Are you ready?”

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This Week in Logistics News (April 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

tractor fleet and sourcing 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, according to the press release. Unseasonably cold weather in Spain slowed down the growing of peppers, leading to Morrisons limiting purchases to two per customer. British supermarkets source peppers exclusively from Spain during the winter months.

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Mastering Last Mile Logistics Remains a Challenge

Enterra Insights

Petersen ( @IMSResultsCount ), CEO of Integrated Marketing Solutions, notes that mastering last mile logistics is particularly important for any company whose primary source of revenue is a subscription model. “The ‘last mile’ to your door is paved with gold in terms of future ecommerce potential,” he writes.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune.

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How Arena Helps Nascent UAM Industry Take Flight

Arena Solutions

In 1962, who would’ve thought the animators from Hanna-Barbera Cartoons in Los Angeles were already experimenting with urban air mobility (UAM)? and France investing heavily in developing and procuring advanced UAM systems for commercial operations. The cartoon sitcom featured a futuristic space-age family living in Orbit City.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

Los Angeles-based startup URB-E is looking at ways to move goods at a lower price point in crowded cities. The list of product shortages continues, with US auto manufacturers feeling the crunch. To qualify for refurbishment, the sneakers need to be returned to Nike stores within 60 days of purchase.