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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. percent to 38.7

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What You Need To Know About The State Of The Retail Worker Shortage

ToolsGroup

Yet according to retail advisory firm IHL , “The most significant challenges to inventory distortion are the availability of workers and the disruptions outside of the immediate control of the retailer.” As per a recent report by CNBC , the labor department in the United States has 5.5

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Warehousing News Roundup: February 25, 2019

Stord

Walmart, for example, has moved some shipments to the United States earlier than normal. California warehouses are struggling to handle increased import volume ( as retailers ship inventory early to avoid added costs from looming tariffs ). Amazon announced long-term plans for net zero carbon shipments in a blog post.

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Groundhog Day

Supply Chain Shaman

The largest Groundhog Day in the United States is in s Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania , with Punxsutawney Phil. . Economic Vision of Supply Chain 2030. It is hard to know where we are going if we are not clear on the end state. Join us for a critical view of supply chain 2030 through the insights of leading economists.

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Smart Mobility Projects: Shaping the Future of Logistics

TMC

Department of Transportation (DOT) projects that freight volumes in the United States will increase by more than 40% over the next 30 years. These pressures are by no means confined to the United States. Estimates project that by 2030, 60% of the planet’s population will live in cities—up from around 50% today.

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Smart Mobility Projects: Shaping the Future of Logistics

TMC

Department of Transportation (DOT) projects that freight volumes in the United States will increase by more than 40% over the next 30 years. These pressures are by no means confined to the United States. Estimates project that by 2030, 60% of the planet’s population will live in cities—up from around 50% today.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. The United States’ and Europe’s production of global semiconductors decreased from approximately 80% in 1990 to 20% in 2020. McKinsey ).