Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 13, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions and that was reinforced by the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index (LMI) reaching its lowest level lowest level in six and one-half years. The May report narrative reinforced that that “the negatives seem to outweigh the positives in the logistics industry.”

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Without a doubt, our industry needs to make sure containers are sailing on the vessel and moving through the ports, and that loads are accurately represented when it comes to weight. Panama Canal Expansion. The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. Free Time and Chassis.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

There are many causes, for example, container ships from Asia are now too large to traverse the Panama Canal (20 years ago they were not), so they offload on the West Coast of the United States and are compelled to truck all goods to the East Coast. The focus has been on internal efficiencies over external collaboration.

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Freightos

AUGUST 29, 2023

And while a recent analysis shows US retail inventory levels are decreasing , they remain elevated, and, together with slowing sales, will likely push off a significant restocking cycle and freight rebound until mid-2024.Taken Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox.

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Freightos

JUNE 21, 2023

In the near-term, the West Coast might enjoy an increase in volumes at the expense of alternative destinations as drought-driven low water levels in the Panama Canal are getting worse , with added restrictions announced for July that could significantly reduce the number of daily transits possible via the canal.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. Net/Net: The Panama Canal cannot handle the largest ships, and moving a vessel through the Panama canal increases the cost of a container by approximately $8,000. Get Good at Inventory Management. Be smart in the management of intransit inventory.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2016

Without a doubt, our industry needs to make sure containers are sailing on the vessel and moving through the ports, and that roads are accurately represented when it comes to weight. Panama Canal Expansion. The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. Free Time and Chassis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

and European companies may last longer than expected as they try to sell off their bulging inventories in an economic climate where demand is stalling. and European companies may last longer than expected as they try to sell off their bulging inventories in an economic climate where demand is stalling. That’s all for this week.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In this article, leading experts from various sectors in transportation industry will discuss transportation trends you should take a closer look. Director, SmartDrive Systems The trucking industry continues its focus on safety by investing in technologies that are protecting its drivers as well as its fleets. In the U.S.,

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. Net/Net: The Panama Canal cannot handle the largest ships, and moving a vessel through the Panama canal increases the cost of a container by approximately $8,000. Get Good at Inventory Management. Design where inventory should be placed and in what form in the network.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said it could take up to eight weeks for the port to resume normal operations again, while other industry professionals believe it could take some ports up to six months , The Wall Street Journal reported. Standoff to Affect the Supply Chain? ’s East Coast.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said it could take up to eight weeks for the port to resume normal operations again, while other industry professionals believe it could take some ports up to six months , The Wall Street Journal reported. Standoff to Affect the Supply Chain? ’s East Coast.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 31, 2024

The company used the drone to complete autonomous inventory checks of the warehouse’s higher shelves. Ericsson said the project showcases the potential of drones for autonomous barcode scanning and inventory management. according to Canadian supply-chain consulting firm MWPVL International. 31, according to company filings.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 19, 2018

Even a wider Panama Canal can’t accommodate the largest ships on the water, some with capacity exceeding 20,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). in early 2017 exposed the industry’s underlying fragility. This is the main opportunity and challenge facing the industry today. The bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping Co.,

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

These latter two dimensions are a reflection of overall multi-industry supply network activity levels and momentum. We view such an indicator as clear evidence that sourcing for lowest cost manufacturing is again apparent among multi-industry supply networks. The February 2024 reading of 50.3 compared to a January reading of 50.0,

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2024

The CFC, which consists of transportation stakeholders across the trucking and motorcoach industries, says that policymakers must address these cost concerns and infrastructure hurdles to make an electrified supply chain function smoothly for the American economy. Intel wins $19.5

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Precoro

MARCH 22, 2023

Some industries went straight from the frying pan to the fire, so to speak; as soon as the COVID problem had mostly cleared up, the Russian invasion of Ukraine disrupted supply chains for resources like food products and oil and gas. With strategic inventory management, a business can significantly reduce risk of supply chain disruption.

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ThroughPut

MAY 9, 2024

Supply chains across industries are now more vulnerable to failures than ever before. The manufacturer can always stock extra inventory, maintain low capacity utilization, and have multiple suppliers. Take the case of the recent issues at the Suez and Panama Canals. This isn’t the end of the problem, though!

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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Reports of more carriers avoiding the Panama Canal in favor of the longer route around Africa’s southern tip will lead to more surcharges in the coming weeks. Projections through February for volumes above 2019 levels may point to continued consumer strength and expectations for inventory restocking for after the holidays.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Business media has further reinforced that at same time, the Panama Canal , which is the globe’s other key transit route. Industry Supply Network Impacts While it may still be too early to determine the specific industry impacts of this ongoing disruption, there are some early indications. Some European and U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Quicker declines in finished goods inventories and a softer reduction in pre-production stocks were noted. Transit to and from the Panama Canal further remains constrained by lower basin water levels brought about by climate drought conditions. Further reductions in manufacturing employment were reported. and France being 43.1.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 24, 2016

Adequate demand planning and accurate inventory investments are key to successful supply chain management in this fast-moving industry. The fashion and luxury goods market is a dynamic industry by nature. >>Please click on the red button and fill in the fields to activate the green download button. Netherlands Antilles.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2016

The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. Such a system enables those companies to fulfil orders flexibly by dispatching the goods from various inventory points (e.g. Three large, international take-overs are changing the face of the market. Netherlands Antilles. New Caledonia. New Zealand. Norfolk Island.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Another factor complicating things is the situation at the Panama Canal: the severe drought there is causing delays for shipping companies (Read more in our Special Report: Bridge the Gap – How Industries are Adapting to the Panama Canal Drought.) Which industries could be impacted by the Red Sea attacks?

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Inventory stock turns in Days. Inventory management. Inventory levels. Want a 25 page KPI report for your industry? But in Supply Chain you would normally expect to see the following standard set, along with those that are more specific to your business needs. DIF – Delivery in Full. DOT – Delivery on Time. Warehousing.

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