GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

These rates will have natural implications for smaller shippers seeking to lower overall transportation and freight spend, and paired with a “blurred lines between peak shipping and shopping seasons,” shippers will experience increasing trouble when trying to procure full truckload capacity. Download eBook.

Procurement Solutions 175

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

And the lack of demand visibility is a big contributor to China-US ocean freight rates doubling to the West Coast since June, and passing $4,000/FEU to the East Coast – which was surprising as most analysts thought that rates and profits would freefall. Is ocean freight pricing broken? Was it profiteering? And it can be fixed.

Purchasing Skills 218

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Freight Supply Chain Software 218

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

And the lack of demand visibility is a big contributor to China-US ocean freight rates doubling to the West Coast since June, and passing USD4,000/FEU to the East Coast – which was surprising as most analysts thought that rates and profits would freefall. Is ocean freight pricing broken? Was it profiteering? And it can be fixed.

Purchasing Skills 217

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Freight Supply Chain Software 217

Freightos

OCTOBER 25, 2023

More Resources Home October 25, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Judah Levine October 25, 2023 Unbox your Freight knowledge.

Asia 177

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

More Resources Home The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo Eytan Buchman April 25, 2024 Navigating New Horizons: The Impact of Fast Fashion on Air Cargo Rates & Dynamics The intersection of fast fashion, globalized retail e-commerce, and air cargo logistics is coming to a head with Temu and Shein’s entrance to the US market.

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Cargo Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Material Savings 165

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.

Inventory Reduction 62

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s episode we welcome Andrew Lynch, Co-Founder & President of Zipline Logistics, an award-winning logistics service provider that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods and food and beverage products.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 121

Logistics Network Optimization Software Capacity Logistics Waste Reduction 121

Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

Freight Market California’s AB5 AB5 has the potential to destabilize the trucking market in California, which can create a variety of issues for shippers moving freight in and out of the state. Capacity could suffer a blow if a significant number of truckers decide to leave California. Derived from FreightWaves SONAR.

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Freight Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 76

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. The retailer plans to double the number of sites in the coming years and currently operates more than 55 dedicated same-day sites across the U.S.

Cost Reduction Strategies 234

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement 234

Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

International transportation is dealing with ongoing challenges of tighter capacity. From import space and export space tightening up and a hot drayage market causing capacity constraints to volatile air freight rates – international transportation has had its share of challenges the last 10-12 months. Soaring Air Freight Rates.

Capacity 101

Capacity Transportation Forecasting North America 101

Turvo

JULY 15, 2021

In the logistics and shipping industry, capacity refers to the amount of space secured on trucks and other vehicles to carry shipment loads. This generally gets referred to as trucking capacity, and it remains one of the most critical aspects of dealing with supply chain disruptions.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 10, 2022

Supply chains have encountered delivery delays, capacity constraints, and volatile rates since the COVID pandemic began in 2020. While there has been some easement, retailers are taking control of parts of their supply chains to control costs and strengthen networks.

Retail 109

Retail Material Savings Network Optimization Modeling 109

GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2018

Small and mid-sized shippers face many challenges in full truckload freight management. Different carriers charge different rates, which reflect the relative trucking activity of a destination, and freight management requires navigating a complex system of drivers, trucks, and trailer types, while trying to get the best deal possible.

Freight 169

Freight Resource Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 169

Proxima

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Albeit still some way off, we seek to explore the opportunity this could present to retailers. The increased costs experienced by suppliers upstream, are passed on to each layer of the supply chain before reaching retailers and are subsequently passed on to customers, causing public outrage at the rise of the cost of weekly grocery runs.

Negotiating Skills 59

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Retail Material Savings 59

Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

From the last half of 2017 through today and beyond, a slew of market forces, some predictable and some unexpected, have combined to create a very real truck capacity shortage in the United States. The past, present and future market forces causing today’s extreme truck capacity shortage include: Strong Economy. Holiday Season.

Capacity 104

Capacity 3PL Negotiating Skills Expense Reduction 104

Zipline Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

The freight market has been on the receiving end of several systemic shocks that continue to affect industry providers and shippers alike. Each of these on its own could cause capacity constraints. Each of these on its own could cause capacity constraints. Freight Market Volumes Climb Again . over the last 12 months.

Freight 91

Freight Trends Los Angeles Manufacturing Procurement 91

Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2023

What a whirlwind the 2022 Freight Market was – we saw inflation, fuel prices, and freight rates hit record highs. Freight Market . AB5 has the potential to destabilize the trucking market in California, which can create a variety of issues for shippers moving freight in and out of the state. Retailers .

Freight 74

Freight Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 74

Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. Ordering early Most retailers have noted that they’ve ordered inventories earlier than usual.

Inventory Reduction 92

Inventory Reduction Inventory Sourcing Strategies Retail 92

Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

Disclaimer: This article is a zoom out for the less freight-inclined. If you have a deeper understanding of freight, you might want to check out our Freightos Baltic Index daily container index instead. Let’s talk freight. . And it’s not just ocean freight. More freight costs, higher consumer costs. 13, 2021.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise. Capacity constraints continue to come under microscope as shippers look for a better understanding to the state of the market. Top causes of capacity constraints include: . through 2021, but total retail sales will grow 7.9%. According to eMarketer , e-commerce will grow 17.9%

Prescriptive Analytics Software 308

Prescriptive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Pricing Training Negotiating Skills 308

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Approximately 73% of respondents cited progress in omnichannel improvements over the past year, but express cautious optimism for their company's supply chain and capacity. Higher freight volumes. Stronger freight volumes are expected as pent-up demand from consumers, retailers, and manufacturers reaches an apex.

Shipping 232

Shipping Cost Reduction Strategies Industrial Industry 232

ShipBob

JULY 14, 2022

In today’s hyper-connected world, freight forwarding can seem like a lone holdout. Combining this pre-existing state of freight with the events of the past two-plus years of pandemic-related disruptions and grasping the micro- and macro-dynamics becomes even harder. What’s causing the delays in freight shipments?

China 98

China Freight Shipping Modeling 98

Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Air Freight Rates Peak, Ocean Rates Slowly Sink: Freight Rate Update Wk 50. Beyond bad weather and peak season, there are several other contributing factors for the air freight increase, including brisker world trade, burgeoning cross-border e-commerce, and air freight growth for several non-retail sectors.

Freight 122

Freight South America Europe China 122

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 1, 2021

For years now, retailers have been advancing the date for Christmas holiday sales. ”[1] And many consumers realize their gift selection could be limited to items currently found on store shelves or currently available in online retailer inventory. In the future, 2020 will be seen as a major inflection point for retail.”[4]

Retail 130

Retail Procurement Analytics Agile and Lean Supply Chain Demand Planning Software 130

Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

See the latest insights on ocean freight rates and other trends that fast-growing businesses should know about to plan for 2023 peak season. In this article: Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Industry News Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 Freight Shipping From China & Alternatives What Are The Current Ocean Freight Rates?

Negotiating Skills 98

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Freight 98

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

The centers feature an automated, high-density storage system that, among other benefits, allow the retail giant to double the number of customer orders it can fulfill in a day. Retail groups this week are applauding a U.S. Walmart first announced its next-gen fulfillment center model in 2022. Senate for further consideration.

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Prescriptive Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Logistics 251

Zipline Logistics

MARCH 21, 2023

As the i ndustry only continues to grow, furniture manufacturers must put their best foot forward to meet increased demand and win competitor’s retail space. Furniture Industry Retail Opportunity 2023 Expected Annual Revenue 2023 Expected Weekly Revenue Average Out-of-Stock Rate (Feb 2023) Amount Lost to Out-of-Stocks in One Week $729.7

3PL 87

3PL Retail Vendor Strategies Expense Reduction 87

Ware2Go

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Supply chain disruptions like freight delays may continue well beyond this year’s peak holiday shopping season. Freight delays have affected consumers and merchants alike. After 18 months of disruptions, the state of international freight was shaky at best heading into this holiday shopping season.

Freight 99

Freight Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 99

MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 17, 2021

Part 2: Lessons from Comparing Disruptions In the previous post in this two-part series, The 7 Core Capacities of Supply Chain Resilience , we identified the core capacities that are the building blocks of supply chain resilience. Note that the seven core capacities are assessed as to whether there is a loss of capacity or not.

Capacity 52

Capacity Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain 52

Ware2Go

MAY 17, 2022

This guide contains everything you need to know about freight shipping and logistics so you can make informed decisions for your business. Learn the difference between LTL vs FTL, how to find the best rates, and what services to expect from a freight provider. Table of Contents: Navigating Freight for Your Business.

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Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Shipping Negotiating Skills 52

Zipline Logistics

MARCH 28, 2023

There are more than 24,111 automotive retail stores in the U.S. Top automotive product retailers by revenue include Autozone, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Napa Auto Parts, and Advance Auto Parts. retail stores versus total domestic annual sales data for the automotive products industry. That $560.77 Billion 9% $560.77

Automotive 69

Automotive 3PL Retail Vendor Strategies 69

Zipline Logistics

MARCH 7, 2023

Toys & Games Industry Gross Profit Opportunity As the retail industry has evolved throughout the last decade, most retailers have begun to institute strict compliance programs to encourage suppliers to deliver to distribution centers on time. Billion $2.1 Billion 8% $168.2

3PL 84

3PL Retail Vendor Strategies Expense Reduction 84

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. Freight rate reportedly fell 37 percent. The LMI has now declined 6.7

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 52

Zipline Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As the retail industry has evolved throughout the last decade, most retailers have begun to institute strict compliance programs to encourage suppliers to deliver to distribution centers on time. retail stores versus total domestic annual sales data for the household cleaning industry. . Billion $4.76 Million. .

3PL 84

3PL Retail Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies 84

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 20, 2022

There is now an urgent need for manufacturers, retailers and logistics services providers to be able to address added efficiency, ensure needed flexibility in supply chain execution processes while simultaneously ratcheted-up supply chain sustainability efforts. All rights reserved.

Sourcing Strategies 97

Sourcing Strategies Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The retail company I had joined had just invested $25 million to automate their Distribution Centre. They could have save a lot of time and money by changing their fundamental operating model to one of case fulfillment – the Retail Holy Grail! Their retail store also doubles as their warehouse and distribution centre.

Waste Reduction 93

Waste Reduction Material Savings Retail Cost Reduction Strategies 93

Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2019

The pace of change in today’s retail environment is faster than ever. E-commerce and shifting, more demanding consumer behaviors have led retailers to tighten requirements for shippers across the board. Penalties for late or partial shipments are steep and can make or break a shipper’s relationship with a retailer.

Retail 147

Retail Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 147