Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

The pandemic taught consumers that the most convenient and safest way to “get that thing” is to order it online and have it delivered, increasing not only the demand for qualified drivers but also the cost to hire. An impressive case study to be sure, but alas, the cost of the technology is still prohibitive for most companies.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

Consequently, the warehousing capacity metric increased a reported 6.8 Both metrics contributed to the overall contraction in the LMI along with contracting price levels for transportation. Consequently, transportation prices reportedly declined 8.9 percentage points in June. percentage points to an all-time low value of 27.9,

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

Consequently, transportation prices reportedly declined 8.9 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.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Another Warehouse Robotics Acquisition. Last week included the announced acquisition of warehouse robotics firm Cloostermans-Huwaert NV , a Belgium based tech provider whose technology supports the automated movement and stacking of heavy pallets or totes within warehouse facilities. That includes a recently announced $3.9

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EMERGE App

JULY 11, 2018

Customers demanded cheaper prices, more choices and faster fulfilment. And it’s not just an immense and low-cost labour force that has given Chinese manufacturers a competitive advantage. You need to source for products to sell at wholesale prices to your retail customers. Opportunity Cost of Not Visiting Suppliers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 28, 2022

Canada made a similar move beginning January 15, and it has caused chaos for the country’s fruit and vegetable markets, with less inventory available leading to higher demand and prices. Some of these workers come from Mexico daily to jobs in places like Arizona and California for the production of leafy greens at this time of year.

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