Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Labor costs : The logistics industry is currently facing a significant shortage of qualified drivers in the US, causing a surge in truck driver wages, which constitute 33% of a delivery truck’s operational costs. Emissions from urban last-mile deliveries are predicted to increase by 30% in 100 cities globally by 2030.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 14, 2021

By United Nations estimates, the world will have 43 megacities with populations exceeding 10 million by the year 2030. To build these megacities, rapid mobilization of building materials across the construction industry will create an exponential demand for high-grade cement. Why stockouts arise in the cement industry .

Vendor Strategies 52

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

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crisp

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As the retail industry prepares for the 2023 holiday season, it’s clear that this year will again diverge from the pre-pandemic norm. While supply chain disruptions that have defined previous years are showing signs of improvement , the current market faces a new set of challenges.

Waste Reduction 52

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crisp

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated annual greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reporting for organizations emitting over 25,000 metric tons of GHGs per year, and those in specific industries like vehicle manufacturing and industrial gas. This system has tracked and helped reduce roughly 85% of the nation’s direct emissions.

Procurement Analytics 52

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

What is supply chain optimization? Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. What does supply chain optimization involve?

Optimal Sourcing 59

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ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

What is Supply Chain Optimization? Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. What does supply chain optimization involve?

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Locus

JULY 12, 2022

According to a McKinsey report, even with automation and expanding labor-force participation, Japan is likely to face a shortage of 1.5 million workers by the year 2030. As a result, industry analysts have also predicted that by 2030, there will be a 35% gap between demand for delivery and the size of the logistics labor force.

Japan 52

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ThroughPut

APRIL 27, 2021

The Blueprint for AI in 2021 Supply Chains- Surviving Disruptions in the Post-COVID World. According to McKinsey & Company , the adoption of AI in supply chains can potentially deliver an additional global economic activity of around $13tr by 2030, which is a 16% higher cumulative GDP compared with today.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Locus

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

A key issue plaguing the global logistics industry is a shortage of drivers. This figure is expected to climb up to a staggering number of 162,000 by 2030. Last-mile delivery is a supply chain’s most expensive component, contributing to 53% of its costs. Try a demo with Locus now! Schedule Demo.

Retail 52

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