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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up

Supply Chain Matters

Rivian Automotive is now free to sell its EV parcel vans to other parcel carriers, and added reinforcement from multiple ocean container shipping carriers that the existing industry volume declines could extend for two to three years. This report cites data from the U.S. Delivery of these innovative vans began in July 2022.

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Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button

Supply Chain Shaman

For example, when I used to ship ice cream by reefer container to China from the west coast, the time on the ship was 12-18 days. Today, we have an additional factor with inflation to add to the mix of issues, that changes the requirements for the “buy plan in procurement.” My reasoning? Containers sit on chassis.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 8-12, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Alexa Heads to the Warehouse (WSJ – sub. Trucking costs to halve by 2030, study predicts (LLoyd’s Loading List). Warehouse Space Growing Tighter on Rising E-Commerce Demands (WSJ – sub. Alexa in the Warehouse. And this week ShippingEasy announced its integration “with Amazon Alexa to ship with your voice!”

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The Dire Need for Data Automation in the Manufacturing Industry | AFFLINK

AFFLINK

Upstream Supply Issues Manufacturers are struggling with the same product and shipping delays as consumers. Labor Shortages In warehouses, 73% of operators can’t find enough workers (Instawork). Labor Shortages In warehouses, 73% of operators can’t find enough workers (Instawork).

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Navigating Freight Management Efficiencies with AI

ThroughPut

Increased labor costs, declining freight rates, high demand for quick shipping with reduced bulk orders, skyrocketing carrier margins etc. McKinsey predicts that AI will create an entirely new “logistics paradigm” by 2030 as it easily outperforms manual efforts not only at repetitive but also mission-critical tasks.

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

ToolsGroup

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. Following a March 2022 surge of Covid-19 in Shanghai, shipping company A.P. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Famous Pacific Shipping Group ). Following the pandemic, 91% now do.

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Ultimate Guide To Technologies That Are Transforming Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Thanks to the ability to track the location of items in real-time during shipping, companies can deliver excellent customer service by providing customers with accurate delivery estimates and real-time location information. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, AI’s potential contribution to the global economy by 2030 is USD15.7