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An Interview on What Darwin’s Theory Can Tell Us About Procurement and Supply Chains with David Loseby

HICX Solutions

In the podcast, David makes a comparison between Darwin’s Theory of Evolution and the digital evolution of supply chains. He explains that, by 2026, the digital economy and its systems are forecast to be worth over $3 trillion, up from $1.5 I think that is a fundamental flaw in lots of change,” he warns. trillion today.

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Worker Shortages and More Pose a Challenge to Freight Companies

Elementum

Despite ramped-up recruiting efforts, this number is expected to triple by 2026. For comparison, in 2016, diesel fuel prices were just US $2.14 According to Seaport Global Securities LLC analyst Kevin Sterling, between 60,000 and 100,000 drivers are needed to meet the demand for trucking services. range throughout 2018. per gallon.

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Worker Shortages and More Pose a Challenge to Freight Companies

Elementum

Despite ramped-up recruiting efforts, this number is expected to triple by 2026. For comparison, in 2016, diesel fuel prices were just US $2.14 According to Seaport Global Securities LLC analyst Kevin Sterling, between 60,000 and 100,000 drivers are needed to meet the demand for trucking services. range throughout 2018. per gallon.

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Cloud ERP vs. On-Premise ERP

OptiProERP

billion by 2026. In an on-premise vs. cloud comparison, when it comes to performance, cloud ERPs do not suffer even a fraction of the extent that on-premise solutions do. Advanced technology, AI, data analytics, IoT, and global competition have collectively engineered the need for more transparent business processes.

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Vendor vs. Supplier: how to Distinguish and Manage

Precoro

And is expected to double by 2026. Regular price comparisons and fees evaluations allow finding vendors who offer the best quality to price ratio while staying fit for the end consumers' requirements. In 2020, the global Supply Chain Management market was valued at $15.85

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How to Build an Amazon Distribution Network for Third-Party Sellers

Ware2Go

By comparison, Walmart has over 5,000 retail stores. Grocery was one of the fastest growing ecommerce segments in recent years and is projected to make up 20% of ecommerce by 2026. Namely, when brick-and-mortar traffic slowed down, they began to leverage their retail stores as micro-fulfillment centers.

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Last mile costs rising fast

Cathy Roberson

In comparison, transportation and warehousing PPI increased 17.844 points for the same period, index based on 2006=100 and not seasonally adjusted. By 2026, the US domestic parcel market is expected to reach 134 million pieces, a 70% increase from 2020, according to FedEx.