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U.S. Freight Logistics Industry Recession Continues with Some Hopeful Signs

Supply Chain Matters

The Logistics Managers Index ReportĀ® , compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), reported an April 2023 value of 50.9,

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Continued Disruption and Added Cost Inflation Reflected in Key Global Transportation and Logistics Indices in March and Q1 2022

Supply Chain Matters

In February, a new Stage I Measure was introduced, which tracks that average period from cargo ready to origin port departure. Trucking disruptions in these areas threaten the flow of inbound and outbound inventory. . Because of this, both Inventory Costs (91.0) Inventory levels reportedly dipped to 75.7 this month. ā€™.

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Relatively Cautious Global Production and Supply Chain Indices for February 2022

Supply Chain Matters

In February, a new Stage I Measure was introduced, which tracks that average period from cargo ready to origin port departure. Of particular concern was the Inventory level index, which rose 9.1 A spillover index of Inventory Costs reached a reported all-time peak of 90.3. . percentage points to 80.2 to an all-time high.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 14 ā€“ 20)

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-bound shipments post first annual gain in 14 months in September Teamsters at DHL rally for fair contract The Mississippi River has dropped to a historic low Amazon is introducing an array of new artificial intelligence and robotics capabilities into its warehouse operations that will reduce delivery times and help identify inventory more quickly.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 ā€“ August 5)

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Cargo begins clogging Port of Los Angeles amid railroad worker shortage. With the new partnership, retailers will fulfill orders from inventory in their stores, and a Flex delivery driver will pick them up from the retailer. As a result, cargo is clogging the ports of Los Angeles amid a railroad worker shortage.

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Which Supply Chain Strategy Will Prevail in 2022?

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After 2+ years of out-of-stock messages, low inventory levels, and sky-high costs, brands are exploring a wide range of strategies to resolve these issues and strengthen their inventory throughput in 2022 and beyond. struggles with low inventory-to-sales ratios , brands are having to spend top dollar to get products in stock quickly.