Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

In a reported effort to cut additional costs and increase needed cash flows, the provider announced intentions to cut upwards of 800 jobs within its North America support teams and eliminate its company operated warehouses. based manufacturing strategy, with a decision to source manufacturing at a CMS provider located in Taiwan.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 31, 2014

As I work with teams to envision the new tomorrow, I find fewer people know the basic concepts of manufacturing planning–cycle inventories, freeze duration, slush period, bottlenecks and constraints. However, if we look at the current trends, I think that we have the convergence of new opportunities to drive a manufacturing redesign.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 25, 2023

It can happen simply due to ineffective planning, risk management, warehouse use, or sourcing strategies. It’s a form of supply chain digitization that ensures every element, from sourcing raw material inventory to product delivery, is coordinated and managed through a centralized platform.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

In contrast, performance levels related to North America , Europe and South America were noted as remaining weak, on average, compared to Asia. Report authors however, qualified that the domestic market demand was the prime source of activity growth. for February compared to January’s value of 47.4.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

The July PMI report further pointed to current inventory levels being at their lowest point in the history of this index, and based on July data, is still an ongoing process. Maersk indicated that retailers continue to pare excess inventories in a destocking effort that is expected to continue through the second-half of this year.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

According to the April report commentary , the industry remains hopeful in new signs indicating that retailers and manufacturers are getting closer to working off the overall glut of inventories that resulted in 2022. Further indicated was: “ whether or not we have hit bottom of rates is unclear.” Imports among the U.S.

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BlueYonder

MAY 14, 2021

Rising demand in North America and Europe led to increased freight moving on the Suez and Pacific routes, which meant more full containers inbound versus outbound, leading to global container shortages. Chart Source: Freightwaves). This led to something very logical but not anticipated — shortage of containers!

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an added dimension to our monthly summary of global supply chain activity trending and implications. Data published at the end of March indicates that for movement of ocean container shipping transit from Asia to North America , the average time had declined to 108 days, upwards of 15.4

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Logility

APRIL 27, 2015

Spotting the big product trends is critical for the retailer’s brand. Information on merchandise, customer attributes, detail sales history, as well as other market intelligence about trends and the ability to integrate all of them into an analytic framework is essential. So, why are Allocations so important?

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

It illustrates the trends that plagued shippers throughout the past several quarters. According to the report , the largest brands in North America reported an 8% decline in on-time in-full (OTIF) delivery performance at retail customers throughout 2020. Let’s explore some of those a bit more in-depth.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2021

to 22.7%, breaking a four-month-long trend of steady decline (excluding holiday impact).”. Source FreightWaves’ Market Update. This trend reversal could be the first sign of massive peak season waiting in the wings. Consumption Trends Still Driving Freight Market . Source FreightWaves’ Monthly Market Update.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

XPO Logistics to Acquire 3PD, the Largest Provider of Heavy Goods, Last-Mile Logistics in North America. Source data is a combination of reference and benchmark data from third parties as well as econometric models and formulas. HighJump Software Acquires Evenex. SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013.

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Relying on a WMS, analytics, BI, mobile and real-time monitoring is decreasing costs associated with under-utilized inventories faster than expected while improving inventory visibility. 72% say real-time monitoring is essential for streamlining and making inventory reconciliation more efficient. in general and WMS specifically.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 17, 2021

webinar, we provided an in-depth analysis of current supply and demand trends in the North American freight market. These topics are highly relevant to a wide range of shippers across North America and may help you make smarter, more informed supply chain decisions. Once sales rebalance, will inventory follow?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

Commentary pointed to a largely positive February with demand for goods trending higher. Data published at the end of February indicates that for movement of ocean container shipping transit from Asia to North America , the average time had declined to 106 days, upwards of 15.1 from a value of 58.7 in January.

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Gravity Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2020

Leveraging the power of data ensures you not only know where your inventory is but also the status of all the components and products en route from manufacturer to the final destination at any given time. Our products support industry needs, spanning areas such as: Sourcing. Boasting features such as: Rail Tracking (North America).

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IQMS

JULY 2, 2018

72% of manufacturers say real-time monitoring is essential for streamlining and making inventory reconciliation more efficient. This month IQMS interviewed 151 manufacturers in North America to understand the current and plans for analytics and manufacturing intelligence, mobility, quality and real-time monitoring.

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Shipsy

JUNE 20, 2017

Key Trends The key trends for this year’s report include Digitalization, Adaptive Organizations and Capabilities and Healthy Ecosystems. Key Trends in Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain Rankings 2017 (Source?—?Gartner) Net income/total assets Inventory turns?—?Cost Change in revenue from prior year CSR?—?Index

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Those logistics professionals who went through the ‘90s remember the period that warehouse automation was trending at the forefront of capital investment in supply chains. Resource optimization : optimizing everything from labor, facilities, equipment, and inventory to win. Investments in Transportation solutions is imperative.

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IQMS

JUNE 4, 2019

delivers fascinating insights into adoption trends and future direction of the market. Source: Industry 4.0: Source: Industry 4.0: Source: Industry 4.0: Lower mid-market manufacturers say reducing inventory turnover is their biggest priority. Source: Industry 4.0: Demystifying Industry 4.0 no opt-in).

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

”[1] Scott Deutsch, President of Ehrhardt + Partner, North America, adds, “Technology is driving changes in consumer behaviors that are undeniable. Below are just a few of the trends disrupting more traditional supply chains. ”[2]. Nevertheless, the rate of transformation today is breathtaking.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

So, that tells me that the inventory situation continues to weigh on truck freight volumes. The data stream continues to trend negatively in regard to freight, capacity, and freight rates,” said Kenny Vieth, ACT’s president and senior analyst. Other data sources, however, suggest the market is in good balance.

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 15, 2011

This year’s report presents an overview of the 2010 economy, the industry’s key trends, and the total U.S. Inventory carrying costs increased 10.3 percent last year due to higher costs for taxes, obsolescence, depreciation, and insurance, which were offset by a further drop in the inventory carrying rate and warehousing costs.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

and South America, collects, cleanses and commercializes logistics trade data from over 50 nations across 5 continents, including key markets in North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the European Union. According to the press release: Datamyne, primarily operating in the U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. And, according to some analysts, things could get worse—a whole lot worse! Coping with the Crisis.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2022

The last few years have seen an emergence of small craft distilleries entering the market to capitalise on this trend and the increase in consumer demand towards uniquely crafted, bespoke alcoholic beverages. This growing trend signals a new era in alcohol distribution , which is especially true for craft distilleries and artisanal brands.

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 11, 2018

With FLEXE, Lull gained a software platform to manage inbound and outbound shipments while tracking real-time inventory levels across their FLEXE network of fulfillment centers. Visibility and control over shipment trends and inventory levels helps the Lull team make more informed decisions on inventory allocation and management.

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RELEX Solutions

JANUARY 5, 2017

In 2016 it even made it to the list of top 10 biggest retailers in North America. Source: Bloomberg. And compete they have to because while Amazon hasn’t been generating mega profits it has been stealing market share and piling on share value, while traditional retailers, especially in North America, have been struggling.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

RFID tags and robotic warehouse systems generate and transmit data that, when combined with other data sources, allow companies to optimize the supply chain and make better predictions and forecasts to improve efficiency and boost the bottom line. ” Meet Our Panel of Logistics Pros: Brian Jessup. Marc Tuinier. Jeff Stollman. Hunter Yaw.

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Vinculum

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

SMEs and large enterprises are opting for the latest technologies and services to principally manage product details, payment systems, and inventory. The regional analysis of the global Catalog Management System market is considered for the key regions such as Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.

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Vinculum

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

While in the UK, the international trends are about 16.2%, and the retailers capture the larger shares in the market and run the sales business in a gigantic manner. In contrast, North America and European counties will gradually shift to a digital platform to serve the shopping purpose in broader aspects. A step forward.

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The Lean Supply Chain

JULY 7, 2015

What the key trends in the market, in terms of technology development, platforms used, buying patterns, supplier acquisitions, etc.? Key Trend: YMS and Real Time Location System (RTLS): RTLS ( Real Time Location System ): Key qualitative descriptors that need to be quantified. Cloud (the Internet) is what most every YMS user wants.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Here, we discuss broad brushstroke trends that we see as solid foundations upon which tailored and considered solutions can be built. . These include Inventory vs. Service; Local vs Global Sourcing; Multiple Depots vs. Single Distribution Centre. Re-engineer your supply chain to boost resilience.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Source: Supply Chain Digest. Last month, Lennox Residential was runner-up in the 2015 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Supply Chain Innovation competition, arguably the top supply chain award in North America. Source: Lennox. What does it take to create an award-winning supply chain?

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Elementum

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Why NASCES Gets our Nod Elementum has always made it a point to attend the North America Supply Chain Executive Summit (NASCES). It’s a well-attended event with several hundred supply chain leaders, consultants, and partners all converging at the Westin event center in North Shore Chicago.

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