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The Backorder, March 27 2024

Unleashed

Over 1/3 of manufacturers struggling with data. A recent Hexagon report found that although manufacturers are increasingly data-focused, many are facing challenges with decision-making. The F&B industry added 1.4 Experts discuss secrets to omnichannel retailing. Check out Capterra for software options and reviews.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

Until Tuesday evening, that username belonged to Gene Hwang, a San Francisco photographer who has held it since 2007. Furthermore, the supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19 are leading to a shift toward just-in-time supply chains, resulting in a need for greater storage capacity. Bath & Body Works had sales of $7.56

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As Inventories and Capacity Expansion Grew Too Quickly in 2022, Customers are Forcing Suppliers to Bear the Brunt of Optimistic Forecasts

NC State SCRC

However, I’ve been hearing more and more stories about how the rapid over-expansion of many brands and retailers in 2021 has proven to result in all kinds of problems, specifically around additional inventory, excess capacity, and over-expansion of the workforce.

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Blume Global Talks Supply Chain Trends, Digital Twins, and Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

E-commerce surged at this time, putting more strain on supply chains and the ongoing capacity crunch. Instead, it went into discretionary spending which meant demand spiked and supply chains had issues reacting to the capacity issue. This has impacted manufacturing operations as factories cannot run due to the component shortage.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

Previously, some Prime members could get Amazon Fresh orders and Whole Foods deliveries dropped off in their garage, but only if they lived in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle. Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund is financing the project. And these retailers could certainly use some help.

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Turvo Partners with Banyan Technology to Drive Cost Savings by Optimizing Transportation Management

Turvo

The volatility the market witnesses today has led supply chain stakeholders like shippers, carriers, and manufacturers to obsessively look at driving efficiencies into their workflow, while cutting costs. Turvo is based in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Dallas, Texas, and Hyderabad, India. About Banyan Technology.

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The Ultimate List of Top Logistics Startups – Blog

Freightos

Supply chain platform matching drop-ship retailers, manufacturers, distributors and freight forwarders. Improved cargo capacity by innovative 40 foot container design (fold). Improved cargo capacity by innovative container design (fold and nest). San Francisco only. San Francisco only. Cargomatic.