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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries will increase from around 340 GWh today to over 3500 GWh by 2030. In a recent report, IEA indicated that global battery and mineral supply chains need to expand ten-fold to meet projected critical minerals needs by 2030.

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Supply Chain Diagnostic: A Four-Step Process

Supply Chain Shaman

Most companies cannot get to data by customer on orders shipped incomplete to understand root cause analysis. Measurement of demand accuracy incorrectly (comparison of units sold versus units forecasted monthly at a high level in the demand hierarchy). Comparison of Pre and Post Recessionary Levels of Inventory by Industry Peer Group.

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Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

According to the IHS Markit 2022 Automotive Market Outlook, the European car production forecast for 2022 decreased by 2 million in comparison with the forecast predicted only eleven months prior. million in 2022 to 39 million by 2030. In mainland China, however, automotive production volume is on the rise. million cars.

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Logistics Predictions: How Did We Do in 2022 and What Will 2023 Look Like?

Logistics Viewpoints

The only bright note is that shipping costs will be a fraction of what they were over the last several years. Container Import Volume Year-over-Year Comparison. 2030 call: Retailers will embrace sustainability for home delivery. Figure 1: U.S. Source: Descartes Datamyne.

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Re-Imagining “The Great Reshuffle” In The Workplace With Gen Z

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

This is illustrated in a comparison with the other 2 Gen’s. Soon these newbies will exceed Millennials as the largest generation on earth, with more than a third of the world’s population already counted as Gen Z and by 2030. Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery. WHAT IS GENERATION Z?

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We Are In Trouble. Raise the Red Flag. Be Proactive.

Supply Chain Shaman

containers are received rom China for every container shipped. In Africa, where 38% of food is imported, the issues in global shipping will compound the unrest. Impact of Global Shipping on On-time Deliveries. The Baltic Index: Comparison In Price. The goal of the conference is to Imagine the Supply Chain of 2030.

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Supply Chain Optimization Software – A Comprehensive Guide for Manufacturers

ThroughPut

They also get the ability to do a comparison and quickly reconfigure the essential material needed to procure from various suppliers. trillion to the global economy by 2030. Supplier inventory management. Demand planning. Here are some interesting statistics: 1.