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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.” Retailers are reviving an old playbook to manage their inventory levels after four years of struggling to find the sweet spot of holding enough merchandise but not too much. East Coast. 18 to $3,860.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Inventories at U.S. Some major ocean carriers have also announced new fees for goods shipped on the route as of June 1 in response to the canal restrictions.

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FedEx Second Quarter Financial Performance Disappoints

Supply Chain Matters

CEO Raj Subramaniam specifically indicated: “ The inventory destocking phase has yet to begin in earnest.” The established goal is to save $4 billion in costs by fiscal 2025, and a cumulative $6 billion in costs by fiscal 2027. The company was additionally compelled to cut its full fiscal year revenue outlook.

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Supply Chain KPIs & Metrics: Our Top 24 for Manufacturers

Silvon Software

In fact, such KPIs are so crucial right now that the supply chain analytics market is expected to reach nearly $17 billion by 2027 as companies ramp up their supply chain performance management initiatives. Inventory KPIs and Metrics for Managing Supply Chain Performance. Inventory Days of Supply. Days Sales of Inventory.

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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. Spot rates for the Shanghai to Los Angeles shipping lane segment reportedly averaged $1823. The two U.S.

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Last-Mile Delivery 101: How a 3PL Works With Last-Mile Carriers for Best-in-Class Fulfillment

ShipBob

Today’s customer expectations demand fast and accurate shipping, no matter where they shop online. billion between 2023-2027. A ProShip study found that 97% of customers expect the ability to monitor their orders throughout every step of the shipping process. And now, in 2023, ecommerce sales continue to accelerate.

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How Technology Can Help Small & Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs) In The Supply Chain World

Turvo

Once the items ordered are ready, the supplier contacts a shipping company to move the products. billion by 2027 , most large organizations are heavily invested in supply chain management technology and tools. billion by 2027 , most large organizations are heavily invested in supply chain management technology and tools.