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2024: Planning for Success Amid the Uncertainty

Logistics Viewpoints

To examine supply chain management priorities, performance, and anticipated trends, APQC conducted its 10 th annual Supply Chain Management Priorities and Challenges research, including a survey of more than 350 supply chain professionals from around the world and across multiple industries. For more information on the research, click here.

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Microgrid Economics – Microgrids Growing Faster Than Larger Grids

Logistics Viewpoints

According to Wood Mackenzie, the US microgrid market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19% from 2022 to 2027. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the average cost of a US commercial PV system has fallen by about 60% since 2017. The cost of grid power has been increasing.

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How Smart Lockers Can Resolve Last Mile Challenges for Logistics Providers

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

percent CAGR between 2023 to 2027, with significant projected market volume of over USD 2.8 Considering all factors, it is evident that smart lockers are poised to become the future of the logistics industry.

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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 (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

The bill mandates that many new vehicles, beginning with the 2027 model year, contain a so-called “intelligent speed limiter.” The pace appears to have picked up since spring 2023 with investments in Veo Robotics, computer vision company Flymingo, industrial wireless automation startup CoreTigo, Rightbot and Instock.

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One Year Later: COVID’s Long-lasting Impact on the Auto Industry

QAD

Well, if you work in the auto industry, the answer could be never. In an industry already at the mercy of major disruptions, COVID-19 caused even more shake-ups for automotive companies, impacting everything from supply chain and operations to capital spending, loans and long-term strategies. Employment Impact.

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The Pallet Supply Chain and Lumber Price Impacts!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Given the astronomical increases in lumber pricing, the core element of the wooden pallet, we felt it was time to look at the Pallet Supply Chain and the impacts that lumber pricing is having on this industry. million in 2027, from USD 79,008.6 from 2020 to 2027.” The Pallet Market Size. ” With 7.6