Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

According to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers plan to spend a collective $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 The survey indicates that 81 percent of Americans will celebrate the holiday and spend an average of $192.01, the highest figure on record.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Today’s supply chain and logistics management executives are tasked with managing multiple supply chain configurations, maximizing flexibility and incorporating complex technology systems into the mix. Today, RFID is building a new era for process automation and supply chain transparency.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

In addition to the terrible human cost, the virus is also sending ripples throughout the global supply chain. As airlines canceled flights, and ports contended with no cargo to ship and no workers to operate, air cargo and ocean freight have been disrupted, with ocean carriers losing millions each week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

aims to block from obtaining American high technology. The company plans to invest $140 million in the initiative in 2023 as it implements the technology at its 940 remaining U.S. Last year’s negotiations took place as dozens of container ships were backed up off the coast of California waiting to unload cargo.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A Freightos survey of 300+ companies sheds light on how importers have been navigating supply chain disruptions. However, since buying goods manufactured primarily in Asia increased so significantly, demand quickly outpaced supply. What’s changed in a year? When ocean container rates spike, so do the prices we pay.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case inventory strategies. . In a November survey , 87% of merchants shared that they already were affected by increased freight costs. Disadvantages.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Essentially every company that manufactures goods today depends on other companies to supply the raw or value-added materials that go into their finished products. Before the pandemic, leading organizations in every industry established that strong supplier relationships and a reliable supply chain are paramount.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 9, 2023

An interesting finding in the NRF and Appriss survey is that Buy online, return in-store (BORIS) return fraud is expected to be 48% higher than fraud in returns to non-store locations, which is “potentially spotlighting an area to further streamline data and process protocols when multichannel return processes are present.”

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 8, 2017

What is Supply Chain Technology and Why is it Important? | With so many options and varying levels of service, understanding supply chain technology may seem overwhelming—especially if your organization is growing. The importance of technology in supply chain management.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Those challenges may be exacerbated due to the current sorry state of supply chains. Robinson, explains, “Reverse logistics refers to any portion of the reuse of products and materials in a supply chain. If a consumer returns or exchanges a product, it re-enters the supply chain. ”[2].

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case procurement strategies. In a November survey , 87% of merchants shared that they already were affected by increased freight costs. Disadvantages.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Supply chain disruptions are inevitable, whether resulting from natural disasters, technical failures, worker strikes, or other unforeseen incidents. What can supply chain managers do to ensure that action is taken quickly and efficiently when disruption strikes? Identify Risks in Your Supply Chain.

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BlueYonder

JULY 16, 2012

In each issue we aim to cover a cross-section of topics that span regions, industry verticals and business functions with a goal of introducing strategies and best practices that resonate with a broad cross-section of supply chain practitioners.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights continued evidence that the U.S. According to the April report commentary , the industry remains hopeful in new signs indicating that retailers and manufacturers are getting closer to working off the overall glut of inventories that resulted in 2022. percent drop in cargo volumes.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Supply chain disruptions are inevitable, whether resulting from natural disasters, technical failures, worker strikes, or other unforeseen incidents. What can supply chain managers do to ensure that action is taken quickly and efficiently when disruption strikes? Identify Risks in Your Supply Chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

Is this true for the supply chain industry? What seems to be clear by now is that the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the vulnerabilities and risks of today’s global supply chain networks. This is also true for states and research institutes through advanced supply chain design and management expertise and capabilities.

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

If counterfeit electronic parts make it through the supply chain and into a mission-critical military asset, the potential for a worst-case scenario increases. Based on its findings, the SASC formed eight conclusions, including: Most counterfeit electronic parts in the defense supply chain are sourced from China.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 11, 2020

When leading economists start talking about a drop in manufacturing comparable to the start of the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, you can be sure that the world’s leading industries are in for a torrid few months. Since then, the impact on manufacturing and global supply chains, across multiple industry sectors, has been significant.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an added dimension to our monthly summary of global supply chain activity trending and implications. In February, a new Stage I Measure was introduced, which tracks that average period from cargo ready to origin port departure. Supply Chain Matters Additional Insights.

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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. In a 2019 survey from Hotwire , 47% of consumers said they had recently switched to a different product or service because the company had violated their values. Aligning Parts of the Supply Chain.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 5, 2022

As the country begins to find its new normal in the wake of Covid-19, supply chain trends are becoming a regular headline. After two years filled with delays of materials, FDA approval, and properly conducted clinical trials, companies have the breathing space for manufacturing again. How Shippers Can Lower Transportation Spend.

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Resilinc

MARCH 5, 2024

Navigate the top climate change issues set to impact the supply chain in 2024. As temperatures continue to rise, the intersection of climate change and supply chain resilience demands increased attention from businesses worldwide. 2023 was the warmest year on record. If that number reaches 1.5°C

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ShipBob

MAY 11, 2021

One day, you get notified by your manufacturer that there will be a delay, and you have no idea when you’ll receive the next batch of sellable inventory to meet customer demand. . From natural disasters to material shortages, minor and major supply chain disruptions can happen at any time. What is supply chain resilience?

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The global supply chain is facing a perfect storm of challenges, and dealing with it, according to GE CEO Larry Culp , “really is akin to playing Whac-A-Mole.” And the current global supply chain disruptions may be sticking around longer than we might think. Manufacturers know all the issues: U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2023

Amazon has launched Amazon Air , its dedicated air cargo fleet, in India as the e-commerce giant bulks up its logistics infrastructure in the key overseas market where it has deployed more than $6.5 On the heels of last week’s announcement of the launch of Prime Lite in India, the company is continuing to focus its attention in the region.

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Global Trade Management

JUNE 12, 2023

I'm sure you agree: "You don't know what Supply Chain Sustainability (SCS) means, but it sounds like a good idea." Supply chain sustainability is like saying, "I'm going to start eating healthily" - it sounds great on paper, but when you get down to it, what does "eating healthily" mean?

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 3, 2011

significant further contributions to supply chain success. Dan Albright, Vice President and North American Supply Chain Leader at Capgemini Consulting. A substantial 80 percent of shippers in the survey conduct business with or within an emerging market, with the. supply chain.”. “As supply chain.”.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Well, as I learned at the recent Dangerous Goods Symposium organized by Labelmaster , dangerous goods compliance is a complex and dynamic process, and many companies lack the knowledge, training, and tools to do it right. (In Over one-third of the survey respondents said that their supervisors are unaware of exactly what they do.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. while a full 70% of respondents described their supply chains as “very complex” or “extremely complex.” [2]

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

The rings are “one of the first pieces of wearable technology to be deployed by Walmart Canada,” the company said. The company’s hope is to bring the technology to all of Walmart Canada’s 408 stores. The BrightDrop Zevo 600 has a payload of up to an estimated 2,200 pounds and over 600 cubic feet of cargo area.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 10, 2021

I always find the news round-up exciting to write, as I end up reading more about supply chain and logistics than I would have thought possible. Border leaders sign agreement for Rio Grande Valley’s 2nd cargo bridge. Sustainability continues to be top of mind for retailers and manufacturers alike.

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Turvo

JUNE 10, 2020

The costs of supply chain disruptions vary based on the severity of the disruption, how quickly companies recover, and numerous other factors. In the post COVID supply chain, drivers want a safer, healthier option than spending extra time in facilities. Consider this example. And, they want “contactless” paperwork.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic crisis caused unprecedented disruption in supply chains around the world. billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4%

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Resilinc

AUGUST 24, 2021

West, momentum to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by trucks—the backbone of logistics and supply chains—will continue to grow. Like logistics and shipping automation , this trend is still in its early days, but it’s worthwhile taking a look at what’s coming down the pike, so to speak.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 27, 2021

At this time last year, global supply chains were already in trouble. Due to lean inventory strategies, many manufacturers only keep 15-30 days of inventory on hand. This means most shippers received their last shipment of supply sometime between the middle and end of February. New disruptions, old lessons.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Disruptions to global supply chains by COVID, storms and shortages have led to worries about empty shelves. Seventy-three cargo ships await unloading at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on Saturday, a record. Microchips power everything that runs software , including cars. Most people’s hands are full.

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