The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

are reporting that they are being inundated with requests from importers seeking to use provisions such as the “321 de minimis” rule, which allows goods worth less than $800 to be shipped to the U.S. Many companies buy forward inventory ahead of tariffs being implemented. For instance, law firms and consultants in the U.S.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

With peak shipping season just around the corner, the logistics industry is looking forward to a smoother supply chain than previous years have provided. So the shortage will continue, but for some sellers, the problem will be too much inventory.”. Despite High-Profile Retail Cancellations, U.S. Container Imports Remain High.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

In all, the acquisition will add more than 350 temperature-controlled vehicles and four million square feet to the UPS Healthcare global footprint, offering customers access to faster shipping times, greater production flexibility, and offerings to help them attract new business. From a shipping perspective, time is critical.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Speaking about rising crime rates, Rachel Michelin ( @RachelEMichelin ), president and CEO of the California Retailers Association, told the press, “We’ve been sounding the alarm for a while that this issue is not getting better.”[3]. That doesn’t include losses tallied by customers shipping on its rails.” Retail Smash-and-Grab.

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Stord

MARCH 24, 2019

The number of ocean imports fell across California ports in February , primarily due to the end of a tariff-driven shipping surge. For months, shippers had been moving inventory from China to the United States earlier than usual, trying to get ahead of a new round of tariffs scheduled to hit in March. from January to February.

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ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

How do you put your brand in a spot to offer expedited shipping without putting in the time, resources, and investment of several warehouses? With so many millions of packages shipped across the country on any given day, it’s vital that systems are in place to keep them on track and make sure they’re delivered to the right place on time.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 10, 2022

Will drought persist in California, as La Niña shifts storm tracks northward? But those who are best prepared have already taken measures such as building up inventories of sensitive commodities. Weather forecasters are increasingly confident the La Niña weather pattern affecting the Pacific Ocean will persist into the spring.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 17, 2022

As rising parcel carrier fuel surcharges change the dynamics for shipping companies, owners and decision-makers need to stay level-headed and informed to make the best business decisions. Although California boasts the highest average fuel price at $5.76 Leverage Domestic Inventory Before Ordering More Overseas. year-over-year.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2022

West Coast Container Ship Backup Has Ended. In our Supply Chain Matters news capsule of September 27, we pointed out that business, supply chain and transportation media had reported this that the cost of shipping a container of goods from China to the U.S. Whereas the spot rate to ship a container from China to the U.S.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2021

to 22.7%, breaking a four-month-long trend of steady decline (excluding holiday impact).”. This trend reversal could be the first sign of massive peak season waiting in the wings. As many as 30 container ships were waiting to be unloaded at the Port of Long Beach at one point. Consumption Trends Still Driving Freight Market .

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For example, while it may not be feasible to transport 100% of your freight via air, air freight continues to be the fastest way to replenish inventory, so prioritizing specific freight can help keep cargo moving. Overall, this increased our container capacity by 25% in Southern California. In fact, C.H. Utilize data and technology.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Google, automakers object to California rules for self-driving cars (Reuters). The changes we’re seeing in typical seasonal trends are making it difficult to discern any real or clear trend in truck tonnage. Consumers Trust Amazon, FedEx, UPS, Post Office Over Google For Drone Deliveries (IoT Daily). Last month the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

Take a look at how the IoT supply chain is changing the landscape in terms of equipment functionality, shipping processes, invoicing and payments, and analysis of trends. The IoT Supply Chain and Shipping Processes. This process has already been deployed in vending machines owned by Cantaloupe System in California.

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Stord

JANUARY 30, 2019

With that in mind, we summarized seven warehousing stories and trends from last year and indicated here what they mean for the year ahead 1. This facility will use specialized technology to store and distribute inventory more efficiently. In response, many shippers moved their inventory to the U.S. Walmart’s announcement 3.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

Mayor of Long Beach, California Robert Garcia believes business should return to normal at all U.S. ports to make up the current backlog of ships and container inventory, the standoff’s impact is expected to be more far-reaching than initially thought. READ MORE: Supply chain tips and trends ».

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

Mayor of Long Beach, California Robert Garcia believes business should return to normal at all U.S. ports to make up the current backlog of ships and container inventory, the standoff’s impact is expected to be more far-reaching than initially thought. READ MORE: Supply chain tips and trends ».

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

Here are some excerpts from the article: The retailer wants suppliers that ship full trucks of products to deliver orders within a specified two-day window 87% of the time, up from an 85% rate it targeted previously. Are these still isolated cases or a growing trend? Last month in Logistics Outsourcing: Is It Still a One-Way Street? ,

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Christmas Becomes Inventory War Game for US Fashion Brands (Business of Fashion). California looks at dumping gas tax for per-mile fee as cars use less fuel (Sacramento Bee). Supervalu expands Instacart program to all of its retail stores (StarTribune). Online Shopping: Disrupting Retail, and Drivers’ Lives (New York Times).

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

bound ship is being held ‘hostage’ (Reuters). Baidu receives approval from California DMV to test self-driving cars (Reuters). Keeping track of warehouse inventories with an army of fully autonomous drones (TechCrunch). I hope to see you at the conference! New Transport Mode to Redefine Freight Movement.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Since 2009, when ScottsMiracle-Gro began implementing its new distribution model, the Company has reduced the number of miles traveled to ship products to home center customers by approximately one-third. ScottsMiracle-Gro is consolidating the warehousing and distribution of its bagged products that are shipped to home center stores.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 28, 2022

Imports drop at Southern California ports. Walmart is investing in vertical farming company Plenty and plans to carry the start-up’s leafy greens in all California stores later this year. 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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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2017

What’s more, buyers in the area searched for steel building suppliers 1,700% more often and plywood and drywall suppliers 400% more often than they had pre-Harvey, according to the Thomas Index Report , which tracks manufacturing industry trends. And that was before wildfires in Northern California took a huge toll on life and property.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

To learn more about the biggest trends shaping the logistics industry today, we reached out to a panel of logistics professionals and asked them to answer this question: “What are the biggest trends in logistics technology?” ” Meet Our Panel of Logistics Pros: Brian Jessup. Marc Tuinier. Amber Fullerton. Brian Jessup.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

You sell electronics products over the web from Brazil using different suppliers to drop-ship to consumers in Europe. The data can be structured, as in shipping and payment systems. Accurate data enables better understanding of customer needs, demand trends, and production and inventory requirements. Cost reduction.

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EMERGE App

JANUARY 8, 2019

Actually, your guess is as good as mine in trend spotting products, fads or themes. These categories are handy to divide and focus your search for trending products. By seeing what’s selling well at large and popular retailers such as Amazon, we can extrapolate or forecast trending ideas that will hopefully continue into 2019.

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EMERGE App

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

We’ll cover what is meant by seasonal inventory first and then cover some of the problems that it may cause you in the management of your inventory levels. What is Seasonal Inventory? What Problems Can Seasonal Inventory Cause? What Can I Do About Seasonal Inventory?

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6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

The world of logistics is increasingly driven by technology , with artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and automation among the biggest logistics trends today. This discrepancy between the physical and electronic inventories is dependent on the reliability of the warehouse processes.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Taking the time to plan ensures businesses have the right amount of inventory available to meet demand while minimizing risk of having too much inventory tied into capital. While there were many factors leading to the demise of the retail chain, the renowned retail brand failed to stock the right kinds of inventory that was in demand.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 22, 2020

The rising trend in health, beauty, and wellness products sold by fast-growing DTC brands is a global phenomenon. One of the biggest things to consider is how you’re going to fulfill and ship orders not only in a timely manner, but also at an affordable rate. We were shipping a dozen orders per day, and now we ship hundreds per day.

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Elementum

AUGUST 25, 2015

While the labor strikes are over, fears of continued unrest are leading some shipping companies to avoid West Coast ports. percent increase in total volumes for the two Southern California ports combined—not the surge in profits expected from the peak shipping season. percent in import volume, part of an upwards trend.

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ShipBob

APRIL 17, 2023

But if you’re interested in selling coffee online then you probably have a few questions about shipping orders. Things like: How much will shipping cost? Ecommerce coffee statistics and trends The coffee industry as a whole has experienced significant growth recently and that trend is expected to continue.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In higher-traffic markets, Advance Auto Parts has “hub” stores that keep more inventory in-stock to give customers what they need when they need it. The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S. In early 2013, Belk launched a vendor-direct program.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Six major corporations (Walmart, Home Depot, Samsung, Target, FedEx and UPS) will use the expanded off-peak hours to move cargo off the dock, freeing up dock space, by moving 3,500 containers per week during the night shifts at the two Southern California ports. Recommendations for Manufacturers.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

In any typical year, companies around the globe must factor the New Year shutdown into their inventory management plans. A Rallying Cry for Intergovernmental Cooperation Yoon Suk Yeol delivered his message to stir enthusiasm among global leaders for improved intergovernmental collaboration to counter the growing trend in deglobalisation.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2016

Agile Network LLC Introduces Agile Network TME, Enhances Shipping Solution Offerings. HTT) announced yesterday “the filing of construction permits with Kings County to kick off construction activities in Quay Valley [California]. JDA Helps Retailers Tackle the ‘Me’ Generation With Powerful New Retail.me

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 27, 2023

A notable achievement at the port is the electrification of 89 out of 91 ship-to-shore and rail-mounted gantry cranes. West coast container imports rose in September as California ports continue to win back business lost when nervous importers rerouted freight flows to Gulf and East coast ports during a series of worker strikes in June.

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