Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

March and now Q1-2022 data point to continued disruption, added cost inflation and elongated transit times continuing to be manifested in the months ahead. . March and now Q1-2022 data point to continued disruption, added cost inflation and elongated transit times continuing to be manifested in the months ahead. . Global Shipping.

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Elementum

AUGUST 8, 2018

We explore what’s behind this new trend, and what it means for supply chain. They can opt for next-day delivery and even track shipments in real-time. Many of the new technologies being introduced into supply chain are particularly relevant to logistics. Our notion of convenience is evolving.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 17, 2020

At the time we bought more packages than we should have, just in case, not realizing there was going to be a full blown run on toilet paper. At the time we bought more packages than we should have, just in case, not realizing there was going to be a full blown run on toilet paper. Every store is sold out of toilet paper.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 27, 2020

i] As the virus spread more quickly in Washington State, New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans, the administration quickly realized that the coronavirus would not be “magically going away.” The COVID-19 crisis arrived in the United States in February and was largely dismissed as a non-threatening issue.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The approach of “ Just in time ” and “ supply chain management ” focused on optimizing efficiency and reducing waste. But at that time, the reduction of waste was mainly due to economic reasons, not environmental.This was because waste means greater economic loss. Bhattacharjee, 2015). Vishal Gupta, 2013).

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Elementum

AUGUST 8, 2018

We explore what’s behind this new trend, and what it means for supply chain. They can opt for next-day delivery and even track shipments in real-time. Many of the new technologies being introduced into supply chain are particularly relevant to logistics. Our notion of convenience is evolving.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

Our takeaway observation was that in a period of six months, there has been a new, likely more sobering awareness that geopolitical risk is likely to influence business and supply network strategies going forward. That is because so many products and/or services are predicated on global supply network movements.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Apparently, he had been hiding in the closet the entire time while the other kids had moved on to other games upstairs. There’s a business lesson here somewhere, I just can’t put my finger on it. Shipping startup Shyp comes to New York and soon Miami (VentureBeat). North American Freight Numbers July 2014.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 23, 2020

I n response, many physical retailers, from small to enterprise businesses, opted into what is known as a “dark stores” to offer more of their products online and using their retail space to store a large amount of inventory, fulfill orders, and provide more options such as fast delivery and same-day pickup.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Almost 75 percent of US companies are experiencing capacity shortfalls in their supply chains, due to Coronavirus-linked transport disruptions , a new study has shown. Those that look for new marketing opportunities despite the brittle trading conditions. The Auto Industry. The Electronics Industry. The Food Industry.

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Elementum

JANUARY 27, 2016

In response to the news, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 1.4% China’s decision to invest in oil is good news for developing countries who rely on exports, but it might not be enough to save their struggling economies. And next year, China’s oil analytics group predicted oil import growth will slow to just 4.6

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Particularly affected are routes from Asia to Germany, experiencing a remarkable 55% increase in transit times, resulting in an average delay of 12 days. Similarly, shipments bound for New York and other East Coast ports are grappling with delays of up to 11 days.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

And, some companies just instinctively followed the corporate crowd toward outsourcing. And, some companies just instinctively followed the corporate crowd toward outsourcing. This is the first post in a two part series on our update on Reshoring. Motivations and Stats on the State of Reshoring in 2015. a move known as reshoring.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 31, 2020

Helena’s goal is for the platform to be able to answer these questions using real-time data from hospitals, CDC information about the spread of the virus, census data on the concentration of at-risk populations (e.g. Several projects have sprung up in the face of the dire shortages of hospital supplies. So, what about a remedy?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

For the first time since 2020, I was back in New York City for the NRF Big Show. But speaking of robots, the coolest robot I saw in New York this week was the life-size, and life-like, Yayoi Kusama robot at the Louis Vuitton store on the Upper East Side. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. Statistics covered in the article include: How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. Covid-19’s Impact on the Supply Chain Crisis.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 22, 2013

And portions of Macy’s 500 stores are becoming e-commerce centers because they have the inventory and it may be less expensive to ship a piece of apparel directly to the consumer. It’s an interesting time right now and it will be really interesting how this evolves over the next five years. And what happens to the real estate?

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

Which is why email newsletters just work – delivered to your inbox each day (usually) bringing a limited selection of top stories in condensed form. This is the experts’ selection – but if we had to choose just one, our go-to read is the fast-rising WSJ Daily Logistics Report. Air Cargo World. ACWmagazine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

But are the Jetsons just a few centuries before their time? And now on to this week’s logistics news. Alphabet’s Wing develops new fleet of drones. FedEx Express introduces new routes between Asia and Europe. FedEx Express has announced the launch of a new route between Asia and Europe. Alphabet Inc.’s

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

At the same time opening opportunities for driving positive transformational change, stimulating economic growth and building competitive advantage for businesses. In an unpredictable and volatile environment, access to accurate, real-time data is the key to adaptation. million and US$100 million respectively.

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Logility

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The beginning of the year saw us dealing with supply shortages as product was caught up in containers, as suppliers dealt with capacity challenges. Then we saw a glut of inventory hit the shelves in late summer when those bottlenecks were addressed. We expect shipping costs to drop in 2023 as we see a rush of new vessels next year.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With transloading, you get just that. At a time when cross-border commerce and shipping are booming, using multiple means of transport can complicate your operations and require the implementation of sophisticated shipping processes. And from there, it’s loaded onto a cargo train and moved to New York station.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 21, 2023

Media outlets , as well as financial institutions like the New York Federal Reserve , are noting that supply chain pressures have eased significantly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic three years ago. That’s great news. In just the first two months of 2023, there were 22 natural disasters worldwide.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 19, 2022

Regardless of whether a load gets delivered on time with clean bills, or if there is an issue, shippers need oversight and can use OSD reports to ensure they get the right information. . When a shipper gets an automated notification from a carrier that says the load was delivered, they might feel at ease. percent from 4.9

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ThroughPut

MARCH 30, 2020

These are serious times indeed. South Korea has reported the lowest number of new cases in 4 weeks , leading the way on the containment execution roadmap. Our responsibility is to minimize the impact, manage our healthcare system’s capacity, and make sure the right supplies show up at the right place at the right time.

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FLEXE

JUNE 19, 2018

New technologies, changing buying behaviors, and market saturation have put retail to the test. As supply chain and logistics become increasingly important for eCommerce success, retailers and brands are turning to new B2B solutions to meet demands and thrive. Pretty cool job if you’re looking for a new one.

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FLEXE

JUNE 19, 2018

New technologies, changing buying behaviors, and market saturation have put retail to the test. As supply chain and logistics become increasingly important for eCommerce success, retailers and brands are turning to new B2B solutions to meet demands and thrive. Pretty cool job if you’re looking for a new one.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

It’s hard to believe that Halloween is just five weeks away. A number of companies are looking to woo consumers with low-end devices priced for challenging times. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart in the news: Walmart Canada brings AI to the shelves. Tesla ramps up production as rivals launch new EVs.

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6 River Systems

JULY 2, 2019

Interoperability solves this challenge by allowing applications to seamlessly share data, such as inventory data, shipping information and purchase orders. Real-time tracking mechanisms like RFID improve stock and demand generation visibility, allowing warehouses to maintain leaner inventory to reduce overhead costs.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

It works to help the contract brewer reduce costs and the host brewer to optimise capacity and increase revenue. However, a host brewery may not be operating at full capacity and can therefore benefit from adding contract beers into their production schedule as a sustainable way to increase overall profits. Increased capacity.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

In related news, the Wall Street Journal reported this past weekend that “New York City officials are rolling out new initiatives to try to speed up travel times on the city’s traffic-clogged streets,” including implementing new restrictions for loading trucks. National Highway System (NHS) added over $63.4

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ThroughPut

MARCH 30, 2020

These are serious times indeed. South Korea has reported the lowest number of new cases in 4 weeks , leading the way on the containment execution roadmap. Our responsibility is to minimize the impact, manage our healthcare system’s capacity, and make sure the right supplies show up at the right place at the right time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

I thought I understood all the major supply chain implications of the pandemic until I began reading Yossi Sheffi’s new book The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy beyond Covid-19. Jim Hackett, the CEO of Ford at the time, was quoted as saying: “We didn’t realize there was an off switch.

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Bristlecone

MARCH 23, 2020

In the San Francisco Bay area of California, in New York City, and throughout the nation, roads are empty, and people are at home under state order. They are the last stop in the consumer products supply chain and typically, it’s an industry rife with channel inventory. has already passed an $8.3 As I write this, the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2021

But the company is not happy with just owning logistics; it continues to expand its Prime benefits. More old-time studios have become less willing to license content to streaming services, so by acquiring MGM, it can fold everything into its Prime Video library. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

It’s one of those nagging dilemmas that just doesn’t seem to have an answer. MH&L’s Editorial Advisory Board tackles some of the toughest topics facing the supply chain today. Participating in the 2018 roundtable (in alphabetical order) are: ? Tan Miller, director of the Global Supply Chain Management Program, Rider University. ?

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