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

Supply Chain Matters

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. The industry consensus right now is that container volumes will decrease upwards of 2.5

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

The WSC said its “Containers Lost at Sea – 2023 Update” report revealed positive developments in container safety within the international liner shipping industry, saying the 2022 losses represent a tiny fraction of the 250 million containers currently shipped each year. But industry voices have noted concerns.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update September 18 2023

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an updated news capsule follow-up relative to major supply chain management and industry developments that we have shared previously on this blog. Last week, the industry publication Aviation Week published its report, Pratt GTF Repair Plan Jolts Beleaguered Airline Industry.

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Key trends in the vitamin and supplement industry: 2021 report

Unleashed

The vitamin and supplement industry manufactures and sells goods to support dietary requirements, including products to complement health and fitness regimes. The state of the vitamin and supplement industry – a quick snapshot. Technology trends in the vitamin and supplement industry. The move to digitisation.

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America Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos

Operations and Supply Chain Management

s industrial heartland is dotted with examples of how some links in the supply chain have been adapted to keep the wheels of commerce turning while others seized up. The shipping industry, which accounts for 80% of world merchandise trade, had a record year in 2021 , with volume totaling 179.1 Photographer: Megan Jelinger/Getty Images.

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The Nutraceutical Industry in 2021: Top Trends and Projections

Unleashed

Personal health has been front of mind for the general public as the Covid-19 pandemic has raged, positioning the nutraceuticals industry for further expansion and success in 2021. The state of the nutraceutical industry. What is driving growth in the nutraceutical industry. The state of the nutraceutical industry.

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In Focus: Achieve Last Mile Excellence by Handling Your Logistics Teams Better

Locus

Since online shopping has come into the picture, the e-commerce industry has been on a high-growth trajectory. North America has been the primary global driver of overall e-commerce growth, second only to China. million by 2027. Customers prioritize timely deliveries above everything when it comes to online shopping.