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Transportation pricing grows faster than capacity again in May

Freight Waves

Transportation metrics saw little change in May as capacity, utilization and pricing remained in expansion territory, according to a monthly survey of supply chain professionals. In addition to higher transportation prices, increased costs across the supply chain drove the increase in the overall index. slowed by 5.5

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Freight market’s ‘holding pattern’ continues in July

Freight Waves

The logistics industry continued to expand in July, but the transportation market remains stuck in a “holding pattern,” according to a monthly survey of supply chain professionals. Warehouse capacity (51.1) Warehouse utilization (59.4) points while warehouse prices (68.3) Overall, inventory levels (55.6)

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February LMI Report Points to Inventory Surges

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights indications providing added evidence that manufacturers and retailers are front loading inventory management actions in attempts to initially hedge against added U.S. These are already signs of increased costs and supply chain inflationary pressures. tariff strategies. respectively.

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The Tumultuous Mexican Cross-Border

Cathy Roberson

Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. China was also marketed as a low-cost labor option for many US supply chains twenty to thirty years ago and now we’re seeing similar mentions about Southeast Asian countries. Note Rothe’s emphasis on quick moves. –Mexico border.

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What’s the Best Way To Overcome The Manufacturing Worker Shortage?

IQMS

Hidden supply chain costs. Production schedules are more constrained due to the manufacturing worker shortage, which has a cascading effect on supply chain efficiency and costs. Our customer Eldon James is a world-class medical tubing and connection solutions manufacturer in Colorado.

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Trucking Industry Crime Surge: 50 High-Stakes Incidents

Freight Waves

The economic toll of cargo theft alone is estimated at $15–$35 billion annually, disrupting supply chains and inflating costs for businesses and consumers. Link: Talk Business & Politics: Cargo Theft High-End Server Theft Location: Seattle, WA, USA Date: Q2 2024 Value: $320,000 Details: Thieves stole servers from a tech warehouse.

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December Logistics Managers Index Reflects Increased Activity Levels in 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives on the release of the December 2024 U.S. Background In a prior Supply Chain Matters 2024 year-end focused commentary we highlighted December 2024, Q4-2024, and year-end global supply chain assessments as reported by various global wide PMI index reporting.