Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

This commentary provides a follow on to our published highlights of February’s global wide PMI activity levels. Noted in the summary: “ The GSPI’s recent movements suggest that global supply chain conditions have returned to normal after experiencing temporary setbacks.” percentage points down from the January reading of 57.6.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog continues to highlight for readers specific global and regional supply chain indices that depict both trending production activity levels, as well as supply chain volatility. Newly published indices reflecting global supply chain volatility and U.S. Global Supply Chain Pressure Index.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

Consequently, the warehousing capacity metric increased a reported 6.8 Further, the added evidence of increased warehouse capacity levels will have an effect on previously rather high levels of warehouse contracting and leasing rates. Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that again dropped to an all-time low for June 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

Currently, most driverless opportunities are limited to secure private zones or closed environments, such as warehouses, campus environments or last mile runs from depot to front door. Make no mistake, driverless vehicles are here to stay, driver shortage or not. To learn more, visit [link].

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 20, 2022

Robots continue to be a larger part of global supply chains. When it comes to deploying robots, warehouse technology is more established, as the use of robots within warehouses is set to grow significantly. Warehouse labor shortages will continue to be the main growth driver for autonomous mobile robots.

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AFFLINK

APRIL 18, 2018

Today’s Warehouses Are Much Different Due To E-Commerce. What you might not know is the effect of e-commerce’s growth on warehouses. You might think, for example, that companies are struggling to find places to store their goods or that the cost of building warehouses and hiring employees negates the growing sales.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

In an update published earlier this month, we highlighted various quantitative data related to global and regional supply chain PMI indices for May. Our stated takeaway from the published May data that there were discernable signs of change occurring across the global supply chain landscape. Global Supply Chain Pressure Index.

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Supply Chain Insights

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

On September 9–11, 2014, 110 supply chain visionaries will gather in the desert at the Phoenician Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona to think differently and define the future of supply chain. Gain new perspective at the Global Summit. Think about it first at the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. It is needed. We think so.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2023

Panelists reportedly pointed to a more pessimistic outlook for transportation utilization for the remainder of this year From our lens, the picture of the report is that not only is an overall contraction of freight demand, but continued high inventory and warehouse capacity utilization is leading to increased inventory storage costs.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Although dozens of conferences exist around the globe, warehouse managers should consider going to one of the best supply chain conferences of 2019 (plus MODEX, which is held in even-numbered years and occurs in 2020). Also, some conferences may offer discounted rates for groups, and others, like ProMat, do not charge a registration fee.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

In the area of existing warehousing costs, the report points out that while such costs continue to grow, it is expected that as older contracts signed during the boom times between 2020 to 2022 expire, new cheaper rates will be negotiated. Supply Chain Matters highlights this week’s release of the U.S.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

With constant changes in the global markets, new and unconventional ideas are being discussed and thought about and not just in a hypothetical sense. . It will probably change the processes currently associated with warehousing, supply chain management and several other critical features of logistics. Fork Lifts .

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 11, 2022

And right now—with leaders of both political parties, economic think tanks, institutional investors, and influential columnists saying we must de-globalize and reshore our supply chains or face economic, environmental, and geopolitical catastrophes—the realists’ perspectives aren’t especially popular. Carey School of Business.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Reporting by global business broadcasting network CNBC , citing data provided by parcel supply chain specialist consulting firm MWPVL International , indicates that 44 facilities have either been closed or canceled, while the opening of 25 other planned sites have now been delayed. Another Warehouse Robotics Acquisition.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 18, 2019

The International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) brings an extensive network of warehouse logistics leaders together with warehousing suppliers in this three-day trade show. If you’re looking to improve your warehouse logistics, this event is the right choice for you! Phoenix, Arizona. www.scmworld.com.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 15, 2020

Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, writes, “The coronavirus has disrupted U.S. What will result is businesses will look to restructure their global supply chains, and some companies will look at localizing more than they would have in the past. A shift in that direction had already started during the U.S.-China

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

warehouse will be added to The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s operation in Lebanon, Conn. By installing a warehouse in this region, the Company expects to improve its environmental footprint by reducing the number of miles traveled within its distribution network while also reducing costs and improving its customer service levels.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Although dozens of conferences exist around the globe, warehouse managers should consider going to one of the best supply chain conferences of 2019 (plus MODEX, which is held in even-numbered years and occurs in 2020). Also, some conferences may offer discounted rates for groups, and others, like ProMat, do not charge a registration fee.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2014

It was a great costume, and we looked great — except we were living in Arizona at the time and nobody outside of New York City (the only place the Blue Man Group was performing at the time) had heard of them, so every time we showed up at a party that night, people would yell out, “Hey, look, Smurfs !”

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Multichannel Merchant

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Veho, a startup whose software platform matches demand to crowdsourced drivers and handles deliveries and returns out of its own warehouses, has raised another $170 million to reach a $1.5 Veho plans to expand the doorstop returns program nationally as well, and improve its warehouse automation capabilities.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 14, 2015

Syngenta AG is a global Swiss agribusiness that markets seeds and agrochemicals. In 2007, Shane Emms was asked to take a Global Supply Chain leadership assignment at Syngenta. We outsource about 80% of the primary ingredients of our crop protection business, and pack it in finishing plants and ship to warehouses.

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FLEXE

MARCH 27, 2018

Dale Rogers, ON Semiconductor Professor of Business, Arizona State University. Neil Ackerman, Senior Director, Global Supply Chain Advanced Planning and Innovation, Johnson & Johnson. DISRUPTIVE INNOVATIONS AND THE ART OF WAREHOUSING. Rich Thompson, International Director, Global Supply Chain & Logistics Solutions, JLL.

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FLEXE

MARCH 27, 2018

Dale Rogers, ON Semiconductor Professor of Business, Arizona State University. Neil Ackerman, Senior Director, Global Supply Chain Advanced Planning and Innovation, Johnson & Johnson. DISRUPTIVE INNOVATIONS AND THE ART OF WAREHOUSING. Rich Thompson, International Director, Global Supply Chain & Logistics Solutions, JLL.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Although dozens of conferences exist around the globe, warehouse managers should consider going to one of the best supply chain conferences of 2019 (plus MODEX, which is held in even-numbered years and occurs in 2020). Dates: May 20 – 23 in Phoenix, Arizona. ” Global Cold Chain Expo ($795).

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Deloitte Global). Deloitte Global).

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The chain is testing the program across 17 locations in Tucson, Arizona from September 9 until November 24. This comes at a time when Amazon is trying to expand its warehouse operations in a very tight labor market. The cost of the pass ranges from $5 to $10 a month, depending on the location. Talk about a cool concept.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 28, 2022

The shift to electric vehicles also aligns with FedEx’s commitment to enhancing its services and solutions in India, offering customers connectivity and access to global markets, while helping safeguard the health of the planet. GE Appliances is piloting an autonomous electric vehicle for material runs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2024

The Panama Canal usually handles about six percent of global maritime trade, but a drought caused by climate change and the El Nino phenomenon has forced authorities to limit the number of ships passing through. billion grant on Monday designed to commit the world’s top chipmaker to mass-produce its next generation of microchips in Arizona.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

” — William Verdini, associate professor and chairman of the Supply Chain Management Department at Arizona State University’s Carey School of Business, as quoted in The Importance of Education in Supply Chain Management , Reliable Plant; Twitter: @NoriaCorp.

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EMERGE App

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Global warming has resulted in poor yields of coconut oil and palm oil and thus steadily increasing costs for her. And $1,000 owed to the warehouse for storage costs. He imports them in the hundreds and thousands sells them to hobbyists and crafting shops throughout Arizona. 25,000 – ($3,000 + $1,000) = $21,000.

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EMERGE App

JULY 11, 2018

I like to start with a broad-based search at Alibaba and Global Sources. China is about the same size as the United States and the flying distance between Shenzhen and Shanghai, two powerhouses in the Chinese industry, is the same as the distance between San Francisco and Tucson, Arizona. Chinese Business Directories.

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

The combined entity will offer a broad portfolio of solutions and services to manage global supply chains – from raw materials, to finished products, into the hands of consumers – through any channel. It will give businesses the power to better manage global commerce through a new world of capabilities.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 10, 2020

According to a June 2019 study, “ How Robots Change the Work ,” by global advisory firm Oxford Economics, “The number of robots in use worldwide multiplied threefold over the past two decades, to 2.25 Trends suggest the global stock of robots will multiply even faster in the next 20 years, reaching as many as 20 million by 2030.”

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Kinaxis

MAY 24, 2018

I just returned from the highly engaging and inspiring Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Global thinker, columnist, @CNN host @FareedZakaria speaking on #innovation at #GartnerSCC pic.twitter.com/gtpxbRjRpb. Here are some key takeaways from the Gartner supply chain event: 1.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

A senior executive from a large global manufacturer came to speak in my MBA class this week, and discussed the major shifts in global business that was occurring due to the emergence of omni-channel capabilities in the supply chain. As noted earlier, order fulfillment is now using retail stores as warehouses.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

When I was Materials Manager at Maricopa County, Arizona, the second largest county in the country, I introduced Vendor Managed Inventory. I took our line of fasteners: bolts, nuts screws and washers and put them in one location in the Warehouse. The Benefits of Evolved Vendor Managed Inventory Model Led by Web-Based VMI.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Today, 270 posts and five years later, I am thankful for the opportunity to sit at my kitchen table and communicate to almost 20,000 supply chain professionals globally (directly through this blog and through connections on Linkedin). This blog was started in 2010. I am in awe of what is possible today. What should you do? No doubt about it.

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