Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. From our lens, the latter is evidence of recessionary manufacturing conditions that are now stabilizing. That stated, the reported 49.6

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

In a November survey , 87% of merchants shared that they already were affected by increased freight costs. Further, 18% had re-routed freight or re-negotiated with carriers – and 12% absorbed the extra cost. What is just-in-time procurement? What is just-in-case procurement?

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This article provides an overview, based on a survey of over 1,200 small businesses, of how small and midsize businesses have weathered the storm, and how a changing – and potentially recessionary – market is impacting their outlook. Take Conner, the manufacturer of FORT, a magnetic pillow fort.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. This new behavior means that manufacturers and retailers need to anticipate consumer needs across channels with more accuracy than ever.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. As a strategic process, transportation procurement may still seem very tedious and challenging. Be demand driven.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. Freight rate reportedly fell 37 percent. remains unclear.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Earlier this week, the company announced that it will acquire Italy’s Bomi Group, which provides global healthcare logistics services. It covers 37 states and parts of Canada through a fleet of more than 150,000 crowd-sourced drivers, it says. 7-Eleven acquires Skipcart delivery service.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

A global marketplace is emerging that represents a huge opportunity for manufacturing. But the market is segmented, demanding specialization that will be tough for traditional manufacturers to handle. Technology and Manufacturing: It is a Part of the Cerasis DNA & How we Empower our Manufacturing Shippers.

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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. What is just-in-time procurement?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

But SHIFEX, the freight forwarder rate index, recently recorded the lowest ocean freight rate between China and the port of Long Beach in 24 months —a rate of $3,500 to move a 40-foot container. In one comprehensive survey of 1,000 recently laid off workers, 65% say their employer could have done a better job handling the layoff.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

With Russia exporting many critical commodities, Deloitte explained, there are insufficient raw materials for supply and manufacturing use. Shippers that do not yet have a plan in place are more likely to find most of their freight moving through the spot market in Q3 and Q4. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast .

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

According to a recent survey fielded by Edelman Intelligence , 94% of supply chain leaders say partnerships with supply chain logistics companies are necessary to get through peak season successfully. Therefore, it is easier to increase the volume of freight moving across both inbound and outbound channels.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. What is the Hyperconnected Era or “The Internet of Things?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

For AGCO, a public company with over $11 billion in revenues, a supply chain risk management application helped the agricultural equipment manufacturer stay agile during COVID. One of the players in this market, Resilinc, is monitoring 105 million data sources. AGCO Stayed Nimble during the Pandemic. This data needs to be curated.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

The digitization of commerce created a path for giants like Amazon and Alibaba to dominate their respective storefront/fulfillment and sourcing roles in the market. million freight containers each year. That digital reach extended to importing as well.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

The past 12 months have been a year unlike any other for suppliers and providers in the CPG logistics world. Everything from food and beverage products to home improvement items saw a significant consumption bump as buyers, sidelined by pandemic restrictions, diverted their purchasing habits from experiences to consumer goods.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Providing your logistics partner with additional lead time can be critical in ensuring better rates and securing capacity in any market. But with freight conditions like those we have seen throughout most of 2020, building in additional lead time is an even more essential piece of your logistics operational puzzle.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 5, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , provided a banner headline of global manufacturing output edging only slightly higher. That stated, the reported value of 49.6 declined 1.5

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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. Now, when most think of sustainability, they think of ethical sourcing or environmentally friendly packaging.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Halal risk management practices of most companies are passive, meaning it is limited to the compliance of suppliers and their own (manufacturing) operations based on the requirements of the halal certification body and their halal standard(s). On the other hand, halal risks in the entire supply chain are not on their radar screens.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest quantitative data related to global manufacturing PMI activity levels for April. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined. The Global Manufacturing Output sub-index reportedly dropped to a contraction value of 48.5 According to the J.P. value, up from 53.1

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Think about your most recent purchase. Regardless of what it was (new tube of toothpaste, dog treats for your pup, or a new filter for your water purification system), logistics is the system behind getting it into your hands. Freight forwarding. What is a logistics startup? Established logistics companies.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 24, 2019

Manufacturing was transformed into a global enterprise. And this low cost fostered a mentality of incremental thinking with mid-level managers focused on squeezing out 1-2% a year in cost savings through sourcing, says Pete Guarraia of Bain consultancy. . In addition, there are the benefits of far greater resiliency and certainty.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The law firm Crowell & Moring recently released a survey-based report that looked at how companies are navigating pressures to improve their environmental performance. The company surveyed 225 executives whose jobs included environmental, social, and governance issues. A similar thing is occurring around ESG reports.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 13, 2022

To help answer this question and reduce time wastage going through multiple platforms, we ran a survey based on recommendations provided by several professionals on supply chain job boards, including those I have tried over time. National Association of Educational Procurement. How To Create A Logistics Resume – Tips & Example.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 8, 2021

Why the Truck Market’s Sharp Turn Caught the Freight Industry by Surprise The MIT FreightLab’s latest industry roundtable explored the drivers behind today’s extremely tight market for truck capacity and the broader implications for supply chains. However, in U.S. We are not getting a break anywhere,” commented one shipper.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

… Authorities have now imposed restrictions on Beijing, while the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou, a gateway for air freight, also limited the movement of people in May.” ” A McKinsey survey indicates that IMF concerns about massive “reshoring” may be unfounded. ”[4].

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Now, the survey didn’t necessarily emphasize that companies were moving toward logistics analytics. But it did indicate that the overwhelming majority, 81% of simplifying payment processing , while 74% focus more on outsourcing logistics and transportation services. Analytics Should Cover Forward and Reverse Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) have been around for several years, and while 3PLs may have existing software suites, such as our very own transportation management system, the Cerasis Rater, many supply chain managers are still implementing in-house technology solutions that have severe capability limitations. Download white paper.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I missed sending out a post last week and really am sorry about that but…here’s my excuse…I was at the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) Leadership Conference last week. Reverse logistics is a fascinating part of supply chains that tends to get overlooked by many. Hey there! by industry and lots more.

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

In the vast, interconnected world of supply chain management, two terms often come into focus—inbound and outbound logistics. Inbound and outbound logistics are two fundamental components of the overall supply chain management process. Here’s an explanation of both: What is inbound logistics? What is outbound logistics?

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. Similarly, factories in areas of Shanghai , Shenzhen and Jalin provinces have had to restrict workers to manufacturing campuses in order to maintain operations. US Logistics Index.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

manufacturing is not experiencing a “renaissance” Industry experts conservatively acknowledge that off-shoring has slowed, and perhaps “stabilized” Although around 80,000 manufacturing jobs have come back to the U.S. Manufacturing has gained 700,000 jobs since 2010.

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Logistics data has taken a front seat at forward-thinking CPG brands due to its ability to drive impactful and profitability-focused decisions in all facets of the supply chain. Its place in logistics decision making has become critical and can help your organization find the right route, carrier, and receiving location for retail orders.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 23, 2020

They diversify supplier bases to reduce risk, provide massive cost savings, allow companies to quickly offer new products, and find sources of innovation through closer supplier collaboration. Here were the top-line results from their survey: Only 21% of members reported that their organization has a CSCO.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

Con-way Freight Raises the Bar on Mexico Service, Adds Door-to-Door Tracking, 24-Hour Customer Resource Center, Enhanced Web Tools. XPO Logistics to Acquire 3PD, the Largest Provider of Heavy Goods, Last-Mile Logistics in North America. In this week’s news, new products and services and a couple of acquisitions top the list.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born. Client Needs of 3PL Logistics Companies.

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