Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. This Year’s Report Themes and Key Messages.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

Manufacturing is gaining steam not only in the US but around the world as businesses return to a COVID-19 type of redefined normalcy. According to IHS Markit, March US purchasing manager’s index (PMI) was the second strongest since data collection began in May 2007.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

What is this going to cost? You could answer them with a purchase order (P.O.) Besides providing fast, thorough answers to customers, today’s ERP, cloud-based SaaS, or 3PL-operated systems enable companies to manage the order lifecycle, control information and cargo flows, and reduce the total cost of goods.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. This chemical manufacturer is converting its entire distribution system to containers. Whether you’re a direct-to-consumer manufacturer or a direct-to-consumer brand, logistics plays a crucial role in a company’s supply chain.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Sustainability is an often-discussed concept that can be a reliable source of differentiation for CPG manufacturers. Shoppers now want to purchase from brands that are congruent with their personal values. Finding Freight Consolidation Opportunities. Finding Freight Consolidation Opportunities.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

Not even B2B is spared from these changing expectations (which is why we at Freightos launched an online freight marketplace ). While freight industry executives likely sighed with relief when an update of Amazon’s logistics.amazon.com page on June 28th turned out to be nothing more than a franchise model for courier delivery services.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 15, 2022

Consumers have not necessarily put the brakes on buying stuff, and it's just that some consumers are being more mindful of what to purchase thanks to inflation. Croc's latest quarter, ending June 30, reported record revenue, up 51% year-over-year and gross profit up 26% year-over-year.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2023

parcel shippers with the threat of a labor strike for parcel carrier UPS and for LTL carrier Yellow Freight. Manufacturers and wholesalers are likely prioritizing material needs to avoid added disruptions as best they can. Next week is turning out to be a rather challenging week for U.S. The company filed a request in U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

According to a report from The Information , the company is imposing this fee on returns when return options at Whole Foods, Kohl’s, or Amazon Fresh locations are closer or at the same distance as a UPS Store return location. Previously, customers could drop off non-defective or undamaged items at UPS Stores without any cost.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Global trade has eased as warehouse inventories of retailers and manufacturers remain elevated,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said. Amazon has started increasing the free shipping minimum to $35 for non-Prime members in some markets, according to notices on its website, as the company looks for more ways to cut costs.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Logility Acquires Halo Business Intelligence to Expand Advanced Analytics. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2018 Third Quarter Financial Results. Kane Is Able Purchases Vintners Logistics. Here are some excerpts from the article: The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that U.S. BluJay Solutions Unveils MobileSTAR.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. Material Handling & Logistics ). Chain Store Age ).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

freight trains in federal crosshairs after crashes: GAO (Reuters). As reported by the Wall Street Journal : United Parcel Service Inc. The company said on Wednesday “that soaring online purchases have caused delays in its distribution network,” according to Reuters. Growing length of U.S. Just ask UPS and Walmart.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

First-mile delivery refers to the process of transporting finished goods from a manufacturer or supplier’s facility to an online retailer’s warehouse or multiple distribution centers — the last destination before products are delivered to the end user. Some of these inefficiencies often start with improper purchase ordering.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. We have already covered the top 6 trends for 2016 in manufacturing. 2016 Supply Chain Trend #6: Procurement’s New (read Bigger) Role in the Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. households each year, a new report has found. percent for Q4. million U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

Drennan struggled to obtain a driver’s license from the Railroad Commission in charge of regulating motor-freight at the time, allegedly because of her hearing loss, though Drennan believed it to be related to her gender. We’re looking for alternative components in terms of manufacturers. The new pool, to be known as SACP 3.0,

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery. Business Solutions: Amazon Business – Marketplace offering tailored products and tools for businesses, including bulk purchasing and business pricing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Freight Rates 2019-2021. As a result, companies plug along planning based on historic lead times and freight rates which as you can imagine is doomed for failure. meters draft, and cargo capacity up to 14,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU); previously, it could only handle vessels up to about 5,000 TEU. Variability abounds.

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Freight Plus

MARCH 14, 2019

XPO’s stock nosedived last December after a short seller’s negative report. British Navy saves 27 aboard doomed cargo ship. Truck manufactures reap spoils of robust economy. 310,000 Class 8 truck orders in 2018 marked the fourth strongest year for heavy duty truck purchases on record. billion of its own stock. Spotify. ,

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Manufacturers vs Trading Companies. Manufacturers make the product themselves and will sell the goods directly to you. You will develop the business relationship directly with them and will enjoy better terms as you make more purchases. Their business model, after all, is the buying and selling of goods.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Aerospace Industry is characterized by high material costs (about 65-80%). Manufacturing systems and regulatory compliance are considered to be very complex, coupled with the limited number suppliers due to the high barriers to entry. In order to compensate a long waiting time, Adidas uses air freight or courier service.

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Manufacturers vs Trading Companies. Manufacturers make the product themselves and will sell the goods directly to you. You will develop the business relationship directly with them and will enjoy better terms as you make more purchases. Their business model, after all, is the buying and selling of goods.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Returning containers is an ongoing issue resulting in some manufacturers investigating a return to break-bulk shipping (container free). Freight Rates 2019-2021. As a result, companies plug along planning based on historic lead times and freight rates which as you can imagine is doomed for failure. So what you might say?

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. To this, they add the additional costs incurred before or after the product or service delivery.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 18, 2022

Actionable analytics and meaningful logistics intelligence are essential elements in freight. Actionable analytics gather large volumes of data and interpret it in a meaningful way, translating it into effective business strategies. Freight shipping costs are climbing.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 1, 2022

Supply planners routinely plan purchasing, manufacturing, and outbound shipments based on detailed parameters relating to inventory levels, purchasing lead times, and manufacturing capacity. Freight is literally being left on the loading dock because there’s no room on the truck.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

Bank of America sounding the alarm on collapsing freight demand. Walmart+ costs $98 per year, or $12.95 It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. California readies regulations for zero-emission truck fleets.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. To this, they add the additional costs incurred before or after the product or service delivery.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. To this, they add the additional costs incurred before or after the product or service delivery.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2018

E-commerce is growing faster than ever, and more consumers are leveraging online platforms in making purchasing decisions. In fact, two-thirds of consumer shopping journeys include internet research, reports McKinsey & Company , as well as word-of-mouth recommendations and past experiences.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2023

It’s no secret that many consumers now consider the sustainability of a product before purchasing, much like they consider price or quality. Elon Musk revealed that one of Tesla’s battery powered class 8 semi-trucks completed a 500-mile trip fully loaded with 81,000 pounds of cargo – all off a single charge. .

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A red hot freight market, spurned by high demand and low capacity, has trucking companies in a race to replace and update their fleets in order to handle demand. In 2017 retail and manufacturing profits were bludgeoned by a spot-rate market that surged 30% above normal rates. Journal's full report here. Read the Wall St.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

And it’s about to get hit by a freight train of innovation. How much do we love freight innovation? Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Instead, it continues, to include the entire lifecycle of a product, from sourcing of raw materials, to the return and recycling of the product, and reintroduction of recycled materials into the manufacturing or production process. Lawmakers are placing obligations on manufacturers to own the future of the materials they process.

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Elementum

MAY 29, 2015

Shipping giant Maersk posted healthy profits this quarter despite declining freight rates. Ships like Maersk’s transport over 95% of the world’s manufactured products, and demand is set to increase 3% - 5% this year. The purchase of 20,000 TEUs by Maersk will strengthen its alliance with the Mediterranean Shipping Co.

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