Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

It introduced the survey we had just launched to determine the perceptions, priorities, and strategic initiatives of today’s supply chain and logistics executives. I believe our findings capture the pulse of North America logistics operations and the executives’ perceptions and priorities going into the second half of 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Subsequently, the Board conducted a special C-Suite Outlook midyear survey asking executives “ What steps are you taking in response to the war in Ukraine ?” ARC Advisory Group/Logistics Viewpoints is conducting a survey to determine the perceptions, priorities, and strategic initiatives of today’s supply chain and logistics executives.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. That prospect became more conceivable, they said, after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine prompted companies to sever ties with Russia, sometimes taking huge write-downs. However, many of these companies are now reining in their logistics ambitions. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

We are seeing it now in terms of truck drivers and warehouse workers, and Walmart is an example of a company that has been trying to get ahead of these shortages by offering higher wages and on-the-job perks. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Uber Eats pilots autonomous delivery with Serve Robotics, Motional.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2022

Journal of Commerce is a team of specialized journalists covering international logistics and supply chains with a focus on containerized shipping, ports, trucking, railroads and airfreight. Changes like the turmoil in Asia (Taiwan & China) and in Europe (Ukraine & Russia) are currently impacting supply chains.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

The ongoing Ukraine–Russia conflict has caused turmoil in significant parts of the global food chain, and in fact, Ukraine is a major exporter of barley (30% of global totals), wheat (25%), and sunflower oil (60%). Further, Ukraine supplies more than one-half of the world’s neon gas necessary for printing circuits on computer chips.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters March 23 rd edition of our COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict News Capsule, we provide updates to ongoing industry supply chain developments and disruptions of concern to our reading audience. population, hence avoiding elongated and more costly trans-continental transport and logistics movements. Further, U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

Our stated takeaway from for the Q1 data was that indices were no longer reflecting the optimism indicated in February, and instead that of growing headwinds and added geopolitical concerns related to effects of the Ukraine conflict and China’s potential economic stumble as a result of a strict COVID-19 isolation policy. warehouses. .

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 12, 2022

Amazon Slows Down Warehouse Expansion Plans. slowed e-commerce growth has revealed that Amazon needs to grow into its current warehouse distribution network before launching. Business logistics will play a vital role in getting healthcare products to their final destination. Put Out Your Logistics Fires with Intelligent Audit.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

In Part 1 , we covered the complexities of logistics management in the automotive industries and the change in thinking about how to manage logistics. Disruptions and Remedies Terence: Let’s continue discussing how automotive supply chain executives can better manage logistics needs/requirements.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. The authors noted that it was unclear as to whether the conflict in Ukraine and associated disruptions to ocean shipping made for the difference. US Logistics Index.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 4, 2022

Benjamin has worked with firms such as UPS, DHL, Kuehne & Nagel, Agility Logistics, NFI Logistics, GENCO, Nations Express, Raytrans, Echo Global, Dixie, Wilpak, and others. Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

Last year multiple companies needed to urgently relocate their employees and their families from Russia and Ukraine. We can use this same method to represent customer orders, suppliers, manufacturing sites, warehouses, transportation assets, and all other agents that you have in your company’s value chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Ukraine in the news: War in Ukraine disrupts ships around the globe. Ukraine invasion and the semi-conductor chip impact. As Clint Reiser pointed out earlier this week, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is impacting global supply chains.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights two additional May 2022 indicators of supply chain volatility as well as logistics services trending. logistics trends reinforce a shifting tide along with concerns as to what to expect in the second half of 2022. US Logistics Managers Index. compared to April value of 69.7,

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Yes, COVID caused many issues, but other factors, including geopolitical changes, the war in Ukraine, weather events, peak season , and economic instability, have altered the fabric of logistics. With so much disruption fresh in mind, looking toward 2023 feels a bit more stable for every warehouse and distribution channel.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

The war and imposed sanctions will create a knock-on effect across the supply chain , and businesses will be impacted by material shortages, material cost increases, demand volatility, logistics and capacity constraints as well as cybersecurity breaches. Consider holding safety stocks where applicable to prevent breaks in production.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the following economic sanctions spiked energy prices and created new sourcing challenges for certain agricultural products and raw materials. Returns management involving the implications on inventory and reverse logistics is emerging as an integral part of the end-to-end supply chain planning challenge.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 5, 2022

One of the biggest contributors to inflation is the increase of oil and gas prices, which will remain high as long as the conflict in the Ukraine rages. Some of the supply constraints are also due to the destruction of key infrastructure in the Ukraine for shipping of these commodities. War in Ukraine turns into global conflict.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 29, 2022

The demand is subjected to change due to many factors drastically, including pandemics (COVID-19), war (Russia-Ukraine war), and last but not least technological advancements. There is no limit on the order size due to the storage capacity: The warehouse might have two concerns ; the first is related to the capacity of the warehouse.

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Unleashed

JUNE 22, 2022

It’s been a long two years for manufacturing and logistics businesses at the sharp end of rapidly-changing global events. Grain and sunflower oil are currently in short supply due to the Ukraine conflict, while the global appetite for electric vehicles is driving demand for lithium and semiconductors.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 10, 2022

billion increase in ocean transport and an $834 million increase in logistics services. billion, primarily driven by ocean revenue increases but included a negative impact of $718 million from the Russia/Ukraine conflict and losses related to terminals related to these areas. EBIT increased $7.5 billion in the latest quarter.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 12, 2023

Here is another blog post from Rajinder Bhandal… I had another wonderful opportunity to catch up with Peter Guinto , the President of Government, Defense and Aerospace Business at Resilinc , to talk further on the subject of contested logistics planning. Then what alternatives and options are available for supply chain communication?

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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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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In order for logistics, procurement and distribution to align with the general advancements of the industry itself, these critical areas must give in to a more comprehensive transformation. The automotive industry has shown itself to be brave in recent times, in all areas but one: the supply chain. It all starts with improved planning.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 29, 2022

CEO Andy Jassy indicating in a statement: “ The pandemic and subsequent war in Ukraine have brought unusual growth and challenge s.” CFO Brian Olsavsky elaborated that the online retailer incurred $6 billion in incremental costs related to productivity loss, inflation and situations where warehouse capacity exceeded market demand levels.

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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. The grain blockaded in Ukraine. A growing global warehouse capacity crunch.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

percent for this year, two percentage points lower, warning of the effects of high global wide inflation, the war in Ukraine and continued supply chain disruptions will impact real GDP growth. The effect has been cash and working capital headwinds and growing demands for warehouse space. . percent of GDP to 6.2 CFO Sentiment.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

Downside risks that include monetary policy miscalculations, an uncertain outcome to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and further supply network disruptions as a result of more far-reaching spread of Covid variant infection rates across China. The three largest global economies ( Europe , United States , China ) expected to stall.

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. With the right strategies in purchasing, logistics and supply chain, you can navigate through a recession and come out as a winner.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Despite some relief from inflationary pressures in recent months, businesses throughout the logistics industry and beyond are being forced to make difficult decisions. After a week of high-highs and low-lows within the global logistics industry, we’ve gathered the nine stories you need to know. In a welcome turn-of-events for the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. At warehouse chain Sam’s Club, that means staying on top of roughly 6,000 items stacked on shelves in warehouse stores that average 136,000 sq. funding before starting new production for Ukraine. Less than 1 percent of the Bentonville workforce currently meets that standard.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 1, 2022

With shipping fees, language barriers, and tariffs, managing the logistics of global supply chains can be an overwhelming endeavor. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine has shown, geopolitical tensions can rapidly shift and severely impede international supply chains. Foreign Fees.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

From supply chain snafus to the growing threat of history-making strikes, it’s been another week of exciting changes within the global logistics industry. Yet, in a time of unprecedented uncertainty, logistics professionals can be sure this will be a peak season like no other. . in the final quarter of 2021 to 3.2% says the WTO. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The ripple effects of the conflict in Ukraine will further drive up US food prices. Farmstead serves up online grocery ‘warehouse in a box’. As the war rages on in Ukraine, more and more companies and countries are looking at ways they can help with massive humanitarian aid.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

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ShipBob

APRIL 26, 2023

Even as the pandemic eased down and the global supply chain started to pick back up, other events such as the war in Ukraine began to cause other types of issues. Lockdowns and labor shortages undoubtedly led to supply chain bottlenecks as many warehouses had to be shut down, resulting in fulfillment and distribution processes being upended.

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