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This Week in Logistics News (May 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

Yellen said on Tuesday that the United States and Europe needed to work together to push back against China’s excess industrial capacity, warning that a wave of cheap Chinese exports represents a grave threat to the global economy. China was ranked second at 12%, followed by Denmark (9%), Australia (7%) and South Korea (6%).

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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

Following passage of the act in the House, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) welcomed its progress and encouraged the Senate to follow suit. The drone delivery partnership with Wing was born out of DoorDash Labs, DoorDash’s robotics and automation arm, and builds on a similar pilot launched in Australia in 2022.

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The Manufacturers Health Check: Firms Holding Double the Stock Amidst ‘Inventory Crisis’

Unleashed

New manufacturing data has revealed which industries and nations are leading the way in the post-pandemic economic recovery – and the tactics they’re using to beat supply chain disruption. We did this by analysing four key metrics: The average value of total stock on hand – reflecting the volume of goods held (plus impacts from inflation).

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How We Stubbed Our Toe in The Evolution of S&OP

Supply Chain Shaman

Industries carried on average 32 days more inventory in 2020 than in 2007. (I Organizations can align to drive value despite the allegiance to functional metrics. The industry considers the company a leader, but I know the dark side that internally, the IT processes squash innovation. I give you this evidence in this blog.).

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The Backorder, April 10 2024

Unleashed

That’s why AOV is an essential metric to improve. Seaweed is an emerging industry in New Zealand, so finding local seaweeds at food grade quality is an ongoing challenge.” The accident affecting one of the US’s busiest ports for car shipments and coal exports could create a ripple felt worldwide, writes Christy Cooney.

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The Unleashed Manufacturing Health Index: Signs of Recovery as 2023 Closes

Unleashed

The Unleashed Manufacturing Health Index calibrates industry fitness on a scale of 0-100 for SME manufacturers throughout the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Index figures are calculated from a combination of core performance metrics, including sales performance, purchasing and internal efficiency.

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The Backorder: May 15, 2024

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In this week’s edition of The Backorder: REI Co-op gives back $270 million to global communities 6 quick ways to improve supply chain visibility An ecommerce logistics insider shares her best industry advice Job opportunities from McLaren Racing, Hello Fresh, and more Not subscribed yet? 2) Stay ahead of the technology curve.