Cathy Roberson

MAY 8, 2025

Reported April 22 Our trends in April have held consistent with March, and while market conditions remain soft, we've seen no appreciable downturn over the past two weeks, despite the tariff environment. As an example, in 2025, we will be relocating production of 500 toy SKUs from China to other sourcing locations.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 24, 2023

Plans reportedly call for the facility to be operational by 2027. Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America. These incentives reportedly involve annual subsidies and grants to offset the facility’s cost.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Inventory analytics goes mainstream. Accurately plotting costs based on live data. Improving efficiencies with data analytics. Connect IoT tech to your cloud software to input critical real-time data to analytics and other business systems. through 2027 ( Allied Market Research ). Inventory Analytics.

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QAD

APRIL 18, 2024

Recent media reports have suggested that the White House has been contemplating responding to political and industry feedback by potentially delaying the stringent EPA fuel economy regulations initially set for 2027-2032. manufacturing prowess and reduce dependency on foreign components, particularly those sourced from China.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

It is predicted to reach $78,981.5 million USD by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.5 percent between 2020 and 2027. The best example of a 4PL model is Amazon.com. And the trend towards online shopping continued, with the company reporting that online sales for the financial year ending June 2020 grew by 18.1

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Last week, the industry publication Aviation Week published its report, Pratt GTF Repair Plan Jolts Beleaguered Airline Industry. Specifically noted in the report: “ The effect on the airline industry will be profound.” Reportedly the news of a far broader inspection program caught most airline providers by surprise.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2023

Plans reportedly call for the facility to be operational by 2027. Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America. Thomas, Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 30, 2024

Supply Chain Matters draws reader attention to a published report that depicts how branded company Nike made strategic mistakes in its online distribution strategy during the time of Covid , and how the shoe and athletic goods retailer is still recovering. They smack of Nike’s iconic branding message: Just Do it !

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Locus

JULY 21, 2023

With E-commerce user penetration in India expected to go up to 74% in 2027, there is a need to build a more level-playing field for businesses. Leveraging The ONDC opportunity With a Hybrid Model Anecdotal evidence suggests that post-purchase experience is yet to reach the level of maturity that users have become accustomed to.

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HICX Solutions

JUNE 20, 2024

According to procurement consultants Comprara, it is estimated that by 2027, more than $348 billion will be lost globally due to fraud. Fraudulent acts are a particular concern for the procurement industry and steps have been taken in recent years to combat its escalating impact upon both organizations and suppliers.

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Exiger Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Firms are not only required to provide accurate carbon emissions data and rethink supplier engagement but also to contend with the potential financial and supply chain roadblocks from noncompliance and higher costs. Pilot product importers must calculate and report emissions.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2023

That compares to a reported starting rate of $15.50 Added safety and health protections, to include vehicle air conditioning and cargo ventilation in all larger delivery vehicles, sprinter vans, and package cars purchased after Jan. more per hour in 2023, and $7.50 more per hour over the length of the five year contract.

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Locus

APRIL 3, 2023

Logistics management involves the efficient and effective coordination of various tasks related to the transportation, storage, and delivery of goods, services, and information starting from the source to the end-users. Source: Zebra Technologies). between 2020 and 2027.

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QAD

MARCH 26, 2024

Recent media reports suggest that the White House is contemplating responding to political and industry feedback by potentially delaying the stringent EPA fuel economy regulations initially set for 2027-2032. manufacturing prowess and reduce dependency on foreign components, particularly those sourced from China.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The World Economic Forum’s report on the “future of the last-mile ecosystem” states that 85% of delivery mileage from freight delivery are majorly responsible for emissions and congestion driven by commercial vehicles. The growth in e-commerce purchases has increased the demand for returns through the same channel.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 23, 2021

Russell Redman, Senior Editor at Supermarket News , reports a study by grocery e-commerce specialist Mercatus and research firm Incisiv, concludes, “Online grocery will swell to 21.5% 2] If that prediction proves correct, it means many shoppers won’t return to pre-pandemic shopping patterns. of total U.S. of total U.S. More than 69.7

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Vinculum

AUGUST 25, 2021

According to the Harvard Business Review, “ 73% of all customers use multiple channels during their purchase journey.” ” Besides, the State of Commerce Experience 2021 reports, almost half (44%) of B2C buyers and 58% of B2B buyers say they always or often research a product online before going to a physical store.

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Cognira

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Retailers gain access to a wealth of consumer data, encompassing preferences, browsing habits, and purchasing patterns. Forbes predicts that spending on Retail Media Networks in the United States alone will reach a staggering $160 billion by 2027.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 28, 2025

The promised topic/report on the logistics M&A market through May will be published next week. Just as a reminder, the report will be available free for paid Substack subscribers. Apologies for the delay but I want to be sure I don’t miss any major acquisitions like WiseTech and E2Open announcement this week.

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