Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the increasing realities of declining global trade and freight rates that are occurring in the first-half of 2023. Background Global wide transportation and logistics costs increased at unprecedented rates during 2021 and 2022. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. In the past we would expect to see transportation and warehousing ramping up hiring in late summer ahead of peak season. ”

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Tailwind

APRIL 20, 2021

Like most sectors, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the supply and transport industry to evaluate and improve their current processes. Below, we’ve listed some of the tech trends that are predicted to have the biggest impact on the industry in 2021. The global transport sector is facing huge losses due to COVID-19.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

On the transportation end of supply chains, shippers adapt to the transportation needs at any given time to ensure this part of the supply chain continues as well as possible. This is why transportation network optimization is important. What Is Transportation Network Optimization? Ready Your Data.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the transportation industry waves goodbye (and good riddance) to 2022, innovative logistics professionals are already working hard to make 2023 a banner year for the global transportation industry. With 2023 ready and raring to go, here are the eight news updates and trends happening in the industry that’s always moving.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. In both our summary and perspectives focused on August and July global PMI reporting , we echoed an increased trending toward declining global supply chain production momentum.

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NFI Industries

MAY 4, 2015

In recent years there has been a trend of United States and Canadian companies turning to Mexico to manufacture goods, especially in the, auto, plastic, and aerospace. Transportation. Supply Chain, Global , Transportation, Cross-Border. 05/05/2015. Supply Chain.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Read more Supply-Driven Supply Chains. The post Supply-Driven Supply Chains appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Resilinc

APRIL 19, 2023

To learn more about the global financial crisis, check out Resilinc’s Special Report: Global Financial Crisis and Mass Layoff — Top Risks to Your Supply Chain. Labor and Transportation Disruptions are Up Resilinc data shows labor disruptions were up 107% year-over-year.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 1, 2014

Global Transportation: Get the Customer Service You Deserve. Despite several efforts—like turning vessels into scrap, slow steaming, and dry docking—little has been accomplished to reverse this trend. The post Ocean Transportation: Don’t Sacrifice Customer Service appeared first on Transportfolio.

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CHAINalytics

MAY 4, 2015

“Now is not an easy time for freight transportation and logistics—whether you’re talking about trucking in North America or ocean and air freight,” said Peter Tirschwell, senior director of content at IHS Maritime & Trade and keynote at the Chainalytics 10th Annual Freight Market Intelligence Summit.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 11, 2013

In my previous article on the evolution of transportation management, Driving Value from a Transportation Management Center: Think Global, Act Local , I discussed how transportation best practices were evolving from more rigid, centralized control towers to more flexible and collaborative Transportation Management Centers (TMC).

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

In this particular assessment, we reflect on our prediction that cost inflation trends that occurred among global logistics and transportation modes last year, would be unsustainable, and would drive remediation efforts. Mid-Year Global Transportation Assessment. Additional Thoughts and Perspectives.

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TMC

AUGUST 23, 2017

That needs to be considered as you plan and compare transportation costs from one region to the other. While strikes are not extremely common, they can be impactful, making it more difficult for carriers to participate in the EU transportation market. There are factors that interact uniquely in each market.

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3rdwave

JANUARY 5, 2022

Dan Gardner's predictions of the key events, trends, and outcomes across the 2022 transportation & logistics landscape.

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TransAudit

JUNE 27, 2023

The supply chain, an integral part of modern commerce, continues to evolve, learning from the impacts of industry trends and global events over the years. Trans Audit sets itself apart with true global audit capabilities, covering all modes of transportation via multiple locations in the U.S.,

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TransAudit

JANUARY 12, 2023

To find savings, you’ll want to work with an experienced global transportation post audit services provider. A professional team will pore over your transportation activity to identify and recoup overpayments and overbillings. Stay in Communication. Expect Continued Staffing Shortages. Attract and Retain Supply Chain Talent.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2015

Here Are 4 Reasons to Outsource Your Transportation Management. The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend). 5 Global Transportation Themes to Look Out for in 2015. Supply Chain & Logistics Trends Talking Logistics' Bitcoin: A New Supply Chain Operating System?

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Just prior to the Christmas holiday, global transportation and logistics services provider FedEx formally reported fiscal second quarter financial performance that fell short of expectations. This latest quarterly financial performance for the November 2023 ending quarter was headlined with total revenue of $22.2

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Supply Chain Matters once again highlights some positive news for global supply chain management teams, specifically transportation and logistics related teams. As supply chain logistics and transportation teams are keenly aware, rates peaked to more than $20,000 per container for both routes at this time last year.

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TMC

AUGUST 23, 2017

That needs to be considered as you plan and compare transportation costs from one region to the other. While strikes are not extremely common, they can be impactful, making it more difficult for carriers to participate in the EU transportation market. Transportation Procurement appeared first on Connect Blog by TMC, a division of C.H.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

We indicated in our commentary that August usually represents the global supply chain ramp-up for supporting Q3 and Q 4 holiday spending on consumer goods, gifts and seasonal merchandise. The second half of the year has traditionally been the busiest period in material, transportation and logistics flows.

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TransAudit

JULY 6, 2023

The supply chain, an integral part of modern commerce, continues to evolve, learning from the impacts of industry trends and global events over the years. Trans Audit sets itself apart with true global audit capabilities, covering all modes of transportation via multiple locations in the U.S.,

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TMC

AUGUST 23, 2017

That needs to be considered as you plan and compare transportation costs from one region to the other. While strikes are not extremely common, they can be impactful, making it more difficult for carriers to participate in the EU transportation market. Transportation Procurement appeared first on Connect Blog by TMC, a division of C.H.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Instead, a detailed analysis of consumer buying and general apparel and clothing trends buying trends proved beneficial in limiting overall inventory exposure. We recommend that our readers have a view of this report. Added Thoughts.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 21, 2022

The same could be stated for certain global transport assets with COVID-19 restrictions continuing among China’s major manufacturing centers and logistics networks. Further noted is that such trending is occurring in other regions such as Europe. Reader Takeaway.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The year featured continual component shortfalls, explosive inbound materials cost increases and continuous global transportation disruptions. Continuing concerns have remained evident in the global wide shortage of semiconductor and some high-tech components. Current Year 2022. Correspondingly, U.S,

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 13, 2019

Tariffs are the hot topic today, but there are a few other conditions causing challenges for today’s global supply chain professionals. Recently, I had the chance to talk with Eric Kleinsorge, publisher of Global Trade Magazine for a GT Podcast titled Global Logistics & Current Market Trends. Tariffs are a hot topic.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 16, 2018

3 Air Freight Trends to Watch for in 2018. That’s the backdrop for these three trends we’re keeping an eye on in 2018 as we prepare to help customers adapt to likely developments. The key to sanity in 2018 will lie in understanding the trends and your options. Capacity is likely to become harder to find.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. In our summary and perspectives focused on July 2022 reporting , we opined that July data reinforced a trending toward declining global supply chain production momentum. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In this February 10, 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech we highlight news related to Shopify and Flexport , as well as Frieghtos , each in the transportation and logistics visibility tech segment. This announced partnership adds to the overall tech support capabilities available to Shopify hosted sellers.

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DynaSys

OCTOBER 7, 2021

End-to-end visibility of supply chain performance across multiple functions and disciplines reveals previously unseen trends and drives better decisions. Transportation and Logistics. Increasingly global, transportation and storage can account for more than 30% of production costs. Executive Insight.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping. eBay to Roll Out Guaranteed Delivery for 20 Million Items.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 15, 2022

The complexity of the transportation and shipping market continues to complicate even the most basic of transport services. According to Grand View Research, “ The global transportation management systems market size was valued at USD 8.78 Global spending rates are often affected by domestic shipping rates and fees.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights February global manufacturing and supply chain indices and challenges relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels in the first quarter of 2022. Commentary pointed to a largely positive February with demand for goods trending higher. from a value of 58.7 in January.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2015

One area in particular, which both Sean Feeney and Kurt Cavano (Vice Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer at GT Nexus) highlighted in their keynote presentations, is Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Moving forward, GT Nexus plans to extend and enhance its TMS footprint across the full TMS lifecycle: Transportation Sourcing.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 16, 2022

Powell’s assessment of current inflation trending was pertinent in the notions of what can be controlled or not controlled: “ I think events of the last few months have raised the degree of difficulty, created great challenges. Needs or leasing augmented warehouse capacity is going to be considerably more expensive.

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