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Understanding Freightonomics with Anthony Smith

The Logistics of Logistics

Anthony is the Chief Economist for FreightWaves , the leader in global supply chain market intelligence. Anthony Smith is the Chief Economist for FreightWaves, the leader in providing global supply chain market intelligence. About Anthony Smith . Key Takeaways: Understanding Freightonomics.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. Knowing these timelines is crucial to supply chain planning. What is produce season?

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1-5, 2018)

Talking Logistics

This year’s ride will be in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Now, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: U.S. E2open Acquires Transportation Management Systems Provider Cloud Logistics. project44 Extends Advanced Visibility Platform with New Truckload Capabilities.

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Is Mexico the World's Next Manufacturing Hub?

Elementum

In addition, per the Boston Consulting Group, manufacturing in Mexico is about 4 percent cheaper now than in China — compared to being 6 percent more expensive over a decade ago. The US, a key export partner of Mexico, provides a valuable boost for demand of goods made in the latter. Branching Out.

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Supply Chain Market Report – September 2022

Elementum

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. We review how those trends are likely to impact Supply Chain and what leaders can do to adjust. in 2021 and is projected to grow another 7.4%

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Supply Chain Market Report – September 2022

Elementum

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. We review how those trends are likely to impact Supply Chain and what leaders can do to adjust. You can understand why. How do you manage that?

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This Week in Logistics News (October 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

A few week ago, I wrote an article about the transformative nature of the plant-based meat supply chain. Fast food chains around the country have been introducing meatless burgers, and now Burger King is offering a first: meatless chicken nuggets. Transportation capacity declines accelerate in September.