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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

The Port of Long Beach blamed shifts in consumer demand and shipping patterns for the 28.4 I remain optimistic that we will recapture market share and develop projects that will enhance our long-term growth, sustainable operations and the reliable movement of goods through the Port of Long Beach.”

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NRF 2022: 4 Big Session Themes from Retail’s Big Show

ToolsGroup

CEO Sumit Singh described the company’s “speed of innovation and quality and longevity of customer care and customer experience” as its North Star amid supply disruptions. As the port of Long Beach continues to suffer blockage and delays, companies are taking a fresh look at alternate ports for supply chain relief.

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Seven Mistakes You Wish Your CFO Had Not Made You Make

Supply Chain Shaman

A container from Shanghai to Long Beach was 56 days in 2020 and increased to 80 days in 2021. A Decline in Innovation. Ironically, technology innovation is the highest that I have ever seen. Manufacturing equipment lead times were 19 months. Mandatory ROI on IT Investment. A Zealous Focus on Cost.

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Starting 2022 Right!

Gravity Supply Chain

Fuelled by our passion for innovation, Gravity is amid an exciting digital refresh that will deepen our market positioning towards delivering value-added real-time visibility solutions to a growing customer base. TPM22: Let’s catch up at Long Beach! If you can’t come down to Long Beach (we’ll be missing you!),

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Seven Mistakes You Wish Your CFO Had Not Made You Make

Supply Chain Shaman

A container from Shanghai to Long Beach was 56 days in 2020 and increased to 80 days in 2021. A Decline in Innovation. Ironically, technology innovation is the highest that I have ever seen. Manufacturing equipment lead times were 19 months. Mandatory ROI on IT Investment. A Zealous Focus on Cost.

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Real-Time Visibility: The Key to Navigating Port Congestion

BlueYonder

Now all major ports in the United States are currently experiencing unprecedented congestion and labor shortages, leading to product stockouts and inflation — as well as significant supply chain challenges for retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers. While some critical U.S. To learn more watch LCT in action.

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When it Comes to Ocean Shipping, We Have to See Beyond Today’s Squalls and Plan for the Long Term

Logistics Viewpoints

Every day has felt like a major squall, from natural disasters closing down manufacturing facilities and ports, to container shortages and labor issues, to rising costs and the ongoing pandemic. How do I get shipment X out of Long Beach? Demand an ever-increasing pace of integration and innovation.