Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we highlight published September 2022 indices of global supply chain volatility ( GSPI ) and US Logistics Index ( LMI ) activity trends along with our view of the implications. In a prior Supply Chain Matters posting, we highlighted both September and Q3-2022 global and regional PMI indices. for September.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

Similar trends were highlighted in our Supply Chain Matters summary of the May 2023 LMI report. There are pf course, some regionally based exceptions but the trend appears to now be moving downward. This trend is evident in the latest June 2023 global wide PMI reports with inventory and supplier lead times generally shrinking.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

The indicators for longer-term sustained momentum remain subdued and despite some reports in business, industry or supply chain focused media that the worst is over, readers should be very watchful of the trending that continues over the next several months. percentage points down from the January reading of 57.6. All rights reserved.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2017

Tesla developing self-driving tech for semi-truck, wants to test in Nevada (Reuters). It was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, but here are the items that caught my attention. FMCSA formally withdraws sleep apnea screening rule (CCJ). The Best Place for a New Warehouse? An Old Mall (WSJ – sub.

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AFFLINK

JULY 12, 2018

Uber’s self-driving trucks, known previously as Otto, have already begun delivering cargo in routes between Nevada and California – and have apparently taken thousands of trips , although the company has been secretive regarding further details. Semi-trucks are a good use-case for autonomous vehicles. The Autonomy by Land and by Sea.

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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. compared to April value of 69.7, and March’s all-time high value of 76.2.

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Logility

OCTOBER 25, 2018

In the interactive “ Top Halloween Candy by State ” map, CandyStore.com shows my beloved candy corn is the favorite candy for trick-or-treaters in Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Iowa, Michigan and Alabama. A growing trend amongst ages 25-34 is dressing pets in costumes. That is an average of $86.79

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 4, 2016

Tesla claims that its power-packs cost half what big carmakers pay their suppliers for custom-designed large-format batteries, and that its Gigafactory, a huge battery plant close to completion in the Nevada desert, will cut costs by another 30%.” ” Tesla makes most of their parts inhouse.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

The reported May value of 47.3 compared to the April value of 50.9, and was noted as a “ new all-time low and for the first time in its 6.5-year year history it has moved into contraction territory.”

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

For manufacturers, retailers and other businesses with an objective toward reducing prior unprecedented and explosive increases in transportation and logistics services, the takeaway would be one of positive trending with a specific caveat. The July value of 45.4 declined 0.2 percentage points from June’s value of 45.6.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

The Logistics Managers Index Report® , compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), reported an April 2023 value of 50.9,

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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. In a prior published commentary, we provided highlights of March and Q1-2022 global production indices along with their implications.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 26, 2022

These developments come five years after Panasonic began production of lithium-ion batteries at Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) , referred to as Tesla’s Gigafactory , in Sparks, Nevada. . Part of Broader North America Based EV Supply Network Investments.

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

It’s one of our top six trends we’re following in 2019, and we have decades of experience in this area. “What are your customer, partner, regulatory, and vendor expectations?”. Are you meeting those expectations? The great news about supply chain compliance is that AB&R® makes it a breeze. Massachusetts. Mississippi. New Hampsire.

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QAD

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Known as one of America’s most exciting cities, Las Vegas, Nevada, boasts luxurious hotels, fine dining restaurants, entertainment offerings and premium nightlife. But it’s Vegas’ lavish and iconic casinos that keep its 39 million visitors coming back each year. So, are you feeling lucky? Good, we are too!

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

Jim Hoefflin, president and COO of logistics, Kewill Driverless trucks, currently being tested in Germany and Nevada, could be revolutionary to the supply chain and might be the solution to the truck driver shortage that’s poised to have a huge negative impact on the industry. Connected devices can also support the warehouse worker (i.e.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Today, there are 8 states in the country, including Nevada, California, Michigan, Florida, North Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and Arizona that are allowing the testing of self-driving vehicles on certain roadways.”.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

Commentary pointed to a largely positive February with demand for goods trending higher. The IHS Markit Eurozone Manufacturing PMI® declined to a value of 58.2 from a value of 58.7 in January. Supplier delivery times reportedly improved. noted as the second highest in the history of this index.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Each group oversees freight that enters their region and plans for specific market trends in their respective states. Suppliers should check with partners in Nevada to ensure their operations are not affected but should not expect much difficulty. Here is what each region is seeing currently: Northeast Logistics.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Each group oversees freight that enters their region and plans for specific market trends in their respective states. Nevada ? . Suppliers should check with partners in Nevada to ensure their operations are not affected but should not expect much difficulty.? Zipline operates with a unique? Logistics? ? .

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

Each group oversees freight that enters their region and plans for specific market trends in their respective states. Suppliers should check with partners in Nevada to ensure their operations are not affected but should not expect much difficulty. . Zipline operates with a unique? Here is what each region is seeing currently: .

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2016

As reported by TechCrunch : During the 7-Eleven delivery, which took place in Reno, Nevada on July 10th, [drone delibery service provider] Flirtey successfully transported: Slurpees, a chicken sandwich, donuts, hot coffee and candy to the home of the family who placed the order.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 10, 2018

All of that has put pressure on prices to go up, but there were also the first signs of moderating trends. Capacity is also starting to loosen in California, Nevada, and Florida, and there were more lanes with significant declines than what we've been seeing in recent weeks. RISING LANES. FALLING LANES.

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DAT Solutions

MARCH 7, 2019

The snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains is the fifth largest in the past 40 years , and many of the state's reservoirs are at above-average levels. California experienced a 3-year period of exceptional drought in 2014-2016, but this year the state has plenty of water.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Almost 80 percent of Nevada’s land is owned by the federal government leaving a diminished amount for agricultural production. Combined with arid conditions throughout much of the state, the agricultural infrastructure in Nevada does not make much of an impact on transportation; however, Nevada does produce hay and wheat.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

This year, QAD will host its Explore customer conference in Las Vegas, Nevada (May 11-14) with a focus on the ever-increasing disruption global manufacturers are facing now and into the future. QAD Explore serves as a habitat for insights; a confluence of ideas and innovation from our global manufacturing community.

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DAT Solutions

MAY 10, 2017

Houston rates jumped up 3% higher last week, and prices out of California are trending up due to tomato production. Outbound rates in the Northeast are trending down, so the 9¢ bump on the lane from Allentown, PA, to Richmond, VA at $2.07/mile mile bucked that trend. The other 17 held steady week-over-week.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Some other flatbed lanes that have trended up: Pittsburgh to Grand Rapids averaged $3.07 Nevada is still dark in the Hot States Map above, though, and rates could rebound once as volumes rise along the Gulf Coast. per mile last week, which could be tied to materials moving for export. Baltimore to Charlotte added 36¢ at $1.89

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Freightera

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Eric Beckwitt was born in California but had to flee with the family in 2003 to save his son, who suffered severe asthma in the Sierra Nevada foothills where the Beckwitt family lived. Eric was involved in conservation in the Sierra Nevada since an early age. Their son has been completely healthy.

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Cathy Roberson

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Combined, the former acquisitions provide GLS with parcel and freight delivery services in California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Utah. Coming soon, Parcel Trends & Insights, devoted to all things parcels. How does this all benefit postal operator Royal Mail? International cross-border.

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DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Continuing the regional theme out of Nevada: Flatbed rates from Reno to Seattle rose to $2.97/mile. Construction activity boosted rates out of Las Vegas : The lane to Los Angeles was up to an average of $3.31/mile. Las Vegas to Phoenix also jumped up to $2.97/mile. Rock Island, IL, to Minneapolis rose at an average of $3.71/mile.

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DAT Solutions

MARCH 7, 2017

Rates are still low in some places, but in general, things are trending upward. REEFER TRENDS. FLATBED TRENDS. Phoenix and Las Vegas volumes have been low, which is indicative of statewide trends in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. There were a lot more van loads available out of Chicago and Los Angeles.

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DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Florida and Texas were still Hot States on the reefer map at mid-week, and load-to-truck ratios were elevated throughout most of the North American continent, except California and Nevada. The Hot States Map depicts the load-to-truck ratio for reefers in each state on Wednesday, December 28th.

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Stord

APRIL 26, 2022

What trends are we seeing in refortifying supply chains and what do we predict will be most successful? Brands are expanding their warehouse footprint farther away from the coastal ports, like in Reno, Nevada; converting vacant storefronts into fulfillment centers; and planning multistory distribution centers to maximize the space available.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2023

Zero marks the historical average, and changes in either direction mark standard deviations from that trend. For its part, Save Mart and its banners are donating 166,000 pounds of healthy, shelf-stable items, equaling nearly 139,000 meals, to their local community food banks throughout California and Northern Nevada. in December 2021.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

The world of freight brokers and the future of freight is changing quickly, so it’s time to watch those trends to understand how you need to adapt. The first licenses for autonomous vehicles have been issued in Nevada , but the first round of vehicles requires a human driver to be present. Dong liu / Shutterstock.com.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2021

” Zone 7 – Southwest (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona): “Fair skies for trick-or-treaters but it’s going to be chillier than average so bundle up.” 4] Staff, “ 2021 Halloween trends ,” National Retail Federation, 2021. [5] How about dressing up as a Sun Valley skier?” ” Halloween Safety.

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