Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

The saga of fitness hardware and services provider Peloton Interactive took yet another turn last week with an announcement of the pending closing of the company’s owned North American warehouses and the shedding of field customer support teams, along with other moves. Further announced was an assessment of owned retail operations in the U.S.

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DynaSys

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Sourcing and supplier performance. Visibility is fundamental to efficient procurement, especially if supplier relationships span design, manufacturing, and distribution. Warehousing and distribution. Transportation and Logistics.

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RFgen

AUGUST 7, 2024

The aerospace industry plays a critical role in global transportation, defense, and economic growth. The manufacturing processes behind aerospace components and systems are highly intricate, demanding precision, innovation, and robust quality controls.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

Today we’re undertaking a digital transformation, supported by a move to the cloud, that’s setting the stage for automation and exception-based management across our global transportation network. Transportation Optimization microservice: top-tier Blue Yonder planning made available to wider audience via a standalone API.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

An example of supply chain resilience A basic example of supply chain resilience is building in redundancy through dual sourcing: having an alternative supplier for important parts or ingredients. Their Head of Supply Chain, Daniel Bull-Clearie, initially sourced their raw product entirely from their own coastal farm.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

While 209,000 workers were added in June, 14,000 freight and parcel carriers were cut and 6,900 warehousing and storage jobs were lost. In the past we would expect to see transportation and warehousing ramping up hiring in late summer ahead of peak season. ” warehouse workers in June of 2022. There were 1.96

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As we noted in our specific 2023 prediction focused on the global transportation industry sector , entering 2023, industry perspectives were on the ability to be able to maintain higher rates by basis of multi-year signed contracts executed at the height of shipping rates.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

In our prior published Supply Chain Matters commentary, we reviewed and provided some added insights on July’s global manufacturing PMI indices which are pointing to declining global supply chain production momentum. A July edition provided two reports that responded to the question- Are Global Supply Chains Recovering ?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2022

West Coast ports and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) formally begin this week, prior to the July 1 deadline to the current labor contract. Labor contract talks among the Pacific Maritime Association , representing a multitude of U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The sub-text of this report is that much of the cargo that has been planned for either back-to-school, fall, and holiday related fulfillment is either in-transit or mostly already arrived at warehouses. That would be a clearer sign of conditions of manufacturing recession for some regions, especially countries in the Eurozone.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

With the third vaccine authorized, these manufacturers are pressing for more companies to be authorized to ship the vaccine. Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts. Drop shipping is where retailers have manufacturers ship items directly to the consumer rather than carrying them in their warehouse.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 30, 2017

Breaking into Global Markets, One Tesla at a Time | Transportfolio. When a 100-year-old toy company collaborates with a leading automotive and technology manufacturer, the possibilities are limitless. But when that mix is powered by a comprehensive logistics solution, it can really go the distance.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This exclusive data comes from EventWatch AI , Resilinc’s 24/7 AI-powered, global event monitoring platform, which collects information and monitors news on 400 different types of disruptions across 104 million global sources. The fire started when a small piece of Styrofoam the company manufacturers caught fire in an oven.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. They especially encourage manufacturing and design enterprises that import, process and then re-export goods. Read more: What is a Bonded Warehouse?

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2023

The most significant news in global transportation and logistics circles late last week and this week are U.S. But shipping industry sources now indicate that negotiations deteriorated last week over the scope of expected dockworker wage increases. Dockworkers, truckers, rail and warehouse workers in Europe, Asia, and the U.S.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 1, 2016

The most significant role of a control tower is to provide a live view into the vitality of the complete chain, across many functions – manufacturing, inventory, demand planning, logistics, customs clearance, etc. – coordinating all partners, and satisfying customers. What does it look like in action?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 23, 2016

are at record lows , allowing cost per unit to remain competitive as part of manufacturing costs. Overseas labor and production costs of similar goods exported from the United States are increasing, making exported goods more affordable compared to offshore sourcing streams. This is a global requirement. Final Thoughts.

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Supply Chain Network

APRIL 3, 2012

Intelleflex ZEST™ Data Services, a cloud-based repository for aggregating, warehousing and sharing information across the supply chain, facilitates on-demand access to actionable data for improved supply chain operations to provide a complete picture of data spanning the entire supply chain.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43 Smith 4.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 20, 2019

Purchase order and vendor supervision. Going beyond just transportation, integrated warehousing and distribution services help improve customer service, increase customs compliance, build consistent stability, and provide comprehensive business intelligence (all while mitigating inventory and moving costs).

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TMC

DECEMBER 8, 2016

For example, a higher cost could be part of a strategy to win market share and align product transportation with that mission. Also, shippers want short transit times for fashion items, while pump manufacturers prefer higher inventory levels in warehouses—not on ships—so they can take advantage of every opportunity to make sales.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 11, 2018

Congested ports, complicated regulations, less than optimal modal capacity, undesirable taxation regimes, dilapidated roads, and overall operational inefficiencies are constant sources of anxiety within the business community. How is Global Shipping Growing in India? A growing market in India means new business opportunities.

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