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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. But cross-border trade is an important part of the global economy and much of this trade is in physical goods that must be stored, shipped, transported, and eventually consumed.

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A New Kind of Supply Chain Managed Services

Logistics Viewpoints

In the supply chain world, contract logistics – where a third-party logistics (3PL) firm runs and manages warehouses on behalf of their clients, is a $200 billion plus market. For example, in contract logistics, the 3PL makes use of a warehouse management system so that they can do the job efficiently. The right IT is critical.

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2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Relative Stability and a Migration to the Mean

Logistics Viewpoints

And Logistics Viewpoints has a history of its own supply chain predictions for the year ahead. This volatility has increased public and corporate attention and appreciation for supply chain and logistics. Container Shipping There have been recent reports publicizing the rapid decline in container shipping rates.

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Here’s Why Supply Chain Convergence is the Future of Ecommerce

ShipBob

For instance, a business that doesn’t use supply chain convergence might manually keep track of its inventory, use a third-party platform to source its product, use another platform for shipping, etc. Businesses managing logistics in-house often deal with inefficiencies due to a lack of expertise and resources.

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Global Fulfillment Innovation Centers on ESG in 2023

ModusLink Corporation

That includes increased collaboration to handle load and product information, marketing campaign points, or import and export logistics. Reward your loyal customers and offer the finest personalized experience and shipping services with ModusLink. Consider the impact in the value chain. link] , [link] Accessed 10 March 2023.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. That assessment comes as a result of 10 months of subdued demand, inventory de-stocking, and high interest rates, the New Jersey-based company said in its “The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index.” The drones used heat-seeking camera to track the dirt bikes as they fled from the area.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news: McDonald’s is testing a new drive-thru concept. The program will be expanded to the recently launched 600-mile commercial lane between Fort Worth and El Paso in Texas to support customers of logistics business Uber Freight as it ships goods this holiday season, Aurora said on Friday.