Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Container shipping prices skyrocket. Two dozen engineers will be based at the Amazon Scout Development Center in Helsinki initially, and they will be focused on research and development. The launch of the new development center in Helsinki comes six months after Amazon acquired local 3D modeling firm Umbra.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2023

Bart DeMuynck, Chief Industry Analyst at supply chain visibility provider project44 indicates that he expects retailers trying to keep shelves stocked to be hit the hardest if a strike does occur, followed by automotive makers that ship millions of aftermarket parts to dealers and parts retailers. The company filed a request in U.S.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 1, 2022

This collaboration helps carriers plan capacity needs, temporary seasonal labor requirements, third-party transportation purchases, and more down to the zip code level. Retailers with store-front will push this option and curbside pickups to offset high shipping costs. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 3, 2018

Consumers now take the digital path to purchase more often than not; but, they don’t care what retailers call their shopping journey or what strategies companies use to make the shopping journey a seamless one. ” Once a consumer completes his or her digital path to purchase (i.e., ’ They simply just shop.”[1]

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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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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 21, 2022

A Pitney Bowes study forecasts ecommerce shipments to double by 2026 and that 90% of US consumers expect free two-to-three-day shipping. However, it took a pandemic to 'discover' the last mile as many providers failed to deliver on time, and shipping costs increased. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

According to their 2017 annual report, over a quarter of Amazon’s third-party sales (which represent half of Amazon’s sales) are cross-border. In other words, if your shipping your own goods, you’re competition. Let’s Talk About Boats, Ships, and Trucks. That’s not surprising, given that Amazon’s shipping costs grew from $11.5

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Gravity Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2020

Gartner’s ‘ Top 8 Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2019 ’ report indicates that IoT adoption is growing in select supply chain domains, but rarely as part of a complete end-to-end supply chain process. This research confirms that this is regardless of the fact such technology could have a broad and profound impact on the supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Seldom do people wonder how those tokens of affection made it to store shelves for purchase. ”[2] All the sparkling wine Fronetics analysts report being purchased for the holiday seems to have been overlooked by the NRF. ” But when it comes to candy, Loria reports chocolate is king. The Flower Supply Chain.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Compared to the 1,382 containers on average lost per year between 2008-2019 as reported by The World Shipping Council, that’s a big jump. There is also research being done into how technology can help sense container movement, allowing for faster reactions. Consider purchasing maritime insurance. What’s the reason for it?

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2019

More devastation from different natural disasters seems to have been reported in the last year than we’re typically used to seeing. Sadly, this is something we should get used to, according to recent research from the United Nations. Graham Parker. . To put it simply, context matters.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 19, 2021

The recovery began in June 2020, according to data from the Institute for Supply Management , with the purchasing manufacturing index (PMI) crossing back into expansion with a 52.2 As first-quarter earnings reports get underway this way, I'll be tracking commentaries from the business-to-business (B2B) community. up from 55.7

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

4) Andrea Stroud , Research Program Manager at APQC Successful organizations implement formal supplier relationship management (SRM) programs to improve operational efficiency in their global supply chains. Work with your broker to see if you can get priority on unloading the ship and inland transport.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

Ukraine in the news: War in Ukraine disrupts ships around the globe. The world’s biggest container ship operators, A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S and Mediterranean Shipping Co., And now on to this week’s logistics news. Ukraine invasion and the semi-conductor chip impact. Walmart steps up automated store distribution.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2017

A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research examined the impact of robots in the workforce between 1990 and 2007. jobs within a commuting zone where local people travel to work, Recode reports. has been on an e-commerce apparel acquisition tear , purchasing sites like ModCloth, MooseJaw and ShoeBuy in recent weeks.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2017

A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research examined the impact of robots in the workforce between 1990 and 2007. jobs within a commuting zone where local people travel to work, Recode reports. has been on an e-commerce apparel acquisition tear , purchasing sites like ModCloth, MooseJaw and ShoeBuy in recent weeks.

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

A naval ship at sea loses navigation abilities. The Origin of DFARS Compliance Requirements Back in May 2012, after a year-long investigation, the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) released a report about electronics counterfeits in the defense supply chain. A fighter jet suffers a critical system failure during flight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

And this doesn’t just apply to how long can a vehicle go on a single charge; it also applies to the actual life of a battery, as a new battery can cost upwards of $25,000. Researchers at Tesla have developed a new design for electric vehicle batteries that could last up to 100 years before needing to be replaced.

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

You might need to do more independent research to find unique suppliers. 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. These samples and their shipping will cost you.

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

You might need to do more independent research to find unique suppliers. 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. These samples and their shipping will cost you.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Same-day delivery is at the top of shoppers’ wish lists this holiday season, as Target’s CEO Brian Cornell said more consumers are waiting until the last minute to make purchases. billion “Chips for America” semiconductor manufacturing and research subsidy program approved by Congress in August 2022 to ramp up U.S.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The 2021 IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report has provided a reality check for the global population and businesses. Major buyers could see a hike of US$120 billion in costs in the next five years, due to these environmental risks in their supply chains. – Research from Edge by Ascential, July 2021.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Zara also works with Air France, KLM Cargo and Emirates Air in order that they can coordinate directly with the airlines to make the outbound shipments to its stores and bring back some raw materials and semi-finished materials with return legs. Moreover, products can be shipped to stores in-time then lost sales is minimal.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 3, 2022

This combination resulted in higher shipping costs for retailers. Higher shipping costs carried over into January 2021 as remaining delayed holiday parcels were delivered, holiday returns were processed, and annual rate increases, including higher surcharges from last-mile carriers, took effect.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2016

In the run up to the July 1, 2016 requirement that there must now be a verification of the gross mass of packed containers, Freightos research has determined that only one third (36%) of FCL freight quotes are still being saved with a weight. That is, for shippers that already weigh cargo, the only direct change will be paperwork.

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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. What’s Happening: Shipping Disruptions Continue. 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. Low transportation capacity utilization results in higher costs per unit shipped.

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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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Cathy Roberson

JULY 12, 2021

Thoma Bravo, a software investment firm, recently acquired Stamps.com, an online provider of mailing and shipping solutions in the US and Europe. The acquisition will likely help Stamps.com quickly transform its platform and services to address domestic and cross-border shipping needs in an evolving e-commerce environment.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Followed by the benefits to reduce logistics cost of expedites, demurrage and detention (58%), increase cash on hand by improving inventory management (23%) and to optimize carrier performance (19%). Supply chain managers require visibility to track the necessary components from a purchase order for production or to fulfill a customer order.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

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. XPO Logistics launched a Ship Net-Zero program, giving shippers the option to purchase carbon credits to offset emissions from shipments.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 23, 2023

Highlights of the new agreement include full time package van drivers garnering a reported annual compensation of $170,000 in pay and benefits. All existing delivery vehicles will be equipped with two fans and air induction vents in cargo compartments. The consolidated operating margin in the quarter was reported as 12.6

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 1, 2022

The following Supply Chain Matters commentary highlights this week’s report by the U.S. international ocean supply chain, negating possible collusion among ocean container shipping lines. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) released this week the report: Fact Finding Investigation 29- Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2023

That compares to a reported starting rate of $15.50 Added safety and health protections, to include vehicle air conditioning and cargo ventilation in all larger delivery vehicles, sprinter vans, and package cars purchased after Jan. more per hour in 2023, and $7.50 more per hour over the length of the five year contract.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 17, 2021

In 2019, 37% of online shoppers in China made purchases on live streams. According to Coresight Research, estimated sales from live-streaming shopping events were $5.6 In 2020, it shipped about 239 million units globally. Here in the US, it took the COVID-19 pandemic for live shopping to really jump into high gear.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 26, 2022

To do this properly, both parties need all of the details of what was purchased and delivered. How Freight Audit Data Analytics Provide More Insight Into Shipping Strengths and Weaknesses. Freight audits do much more than simply provide a view into current cost expectations. For example: Does delivery take too long?

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Warehouse staff assemble or gather the products, choose appropriate packaging materials, and label the packages with shipping information. This is often done to simplify order fulfilment for products that are frequently purchased together. Shipping Shipping is the final step in the order fulfilment process.

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