Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of February 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which appear to indicate some stabilization within global supply chain networks. In contrast, performance levels related to North America , Europe and South America were noted as remaining weak, on average, compared to Asia.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

2017 started right where 2016 left off: with plenty of supply chain and logistics news. 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.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. The company saw huge inventory and other factory investment losses in the explosion. Supply Chain and Shipping. This could isolate supply and drive chemical costs up.

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 15, 2011

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) released its 22nd “Annual State of Logistics Report®,” presented by Penske Logistics, today at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Authored by transportation consultant Rosalyn Wilson of Delcan, Inc., supply chain since 1988.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The costs of logistics and inventory are decreasing, contract renewal rate for logistics outsourcing remains good, and the emergence of cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing, drone delivery and augmented reality is opening up a wide vista of opportunities. But the picture is not all that bad.

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Stord

APRIL 26, 2022

Here’s the obvious: supply chains are f*cked. After 2+ years of out-of-stock messages, low inventory levels, and sky-high costs, brands are exploring a wide range of strategies to resolve these issues and strengthen their inventory throughput in 2022 and beyond. Two popular trends? As the U.S.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 8, 2015

We examine the benefits and obstacles to e-commerce in Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa. A lot of that comes down to supply chain and logistics management. Platforms usually hire companies that will handle their logistics and product delivery, but they risk losing control over their inventory.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. Increased near-shoring in Mexico and elsewhere as companies seek shorter supply chains.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 8, 2024

Ready for a supply-chain-themed movie night? As professionals who monitor the supply chain daily for potential disruptions, we can’t help but see the supply chain everywhere—yes, even in disaster movies. Grab some popcorn and get ready for a supply chain-themed movie night!

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Networked Supply Chains Require Better Visibility. As manufactures and retailers increasingly depend on extended rosters of sourcing companies, the resulting networked supply chain requires improved visibility. • Poor training for handlers throughout the supply chain. Subscribe To.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The entire world owes a huge debt to the drivers , warehouse associates and other essential logistics workers who kept supply chains moving during the worst months of the pandemic. This dramatically cuts down on the physical and analytical demands placed on supply chain professionals every day. . According to the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

After experiencing an incredibly challenging two years in the global logistics industry, I think we can let go of any expectation that the supply chain landscape will ever return to “normal.” By that, I mean that extreme uncertainty on both the demand and the supply sides will continue for the foreseeable future.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 2, 2022

Readers of Resilinc’s blog will likely be familiar with Tom Linton, the supply chain veteran, senior McKinsey advisor, member of Resilinc’s executive advisory board, and author (whose most recent book Flow: How the Best Supply Chains Thrive with co-author Rob Handfield is now available).

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