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Trends 2021: Megatrends, Part Two

Enterra Insights

” The other two so-called BRIC countries (Brazil and Russia) are faltering. As a result, Frost & Sullivan analysts say it’s time to look beyond the BRICs for economic growth. ” On the transportation and supply chain front, one trend in the U.S. ”[4]. In many ways, the economy is now driven by data.

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Rapid Change is Driving the Automotive Industry – Part I

BlueYonder

Mobility changes will affect urban transportation because of too much traffic or to address environmental issues. They don’t see it as an enabler of global manufacturing and sourcing, or as a way of increasing customer loyalty through great service. In fact, we joke that BRIC should actually mean Better Rail Infrastructure and Customs.

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Trends in Sustainability: Deglobalization will accelerate in 2024

Freightera

Deglobalization will accelerate, and reshoring and localization of manufacturing will continue 2023 has seen a severe freight recession, especially in North America, with significant overcapacity and declining rates for ocean shipping as well. Circular economies will increasingly be sustainable, and local economies as well.

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Nike’s Global E-Commerce Distribution Center in Leuven Belgium

NC State SCRC

Shipments arrive from Nike’s network of global manufacturers in Asia, and includes footwear, apparel and equipment. Containers arrive at the port of Antwerp, and are transported by truck to a nearby inland terminal (BCTN) which is next door.

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