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Logistics GDP share rose in ’24, not likely to drop: CSCMP report

Freight Waves

New York–Spending in the U.S. That was one of the primary conclusions of the annual logistics report released last week by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) at a media briefing in New York. The CSCMP report puts an estimate on what it calls total U.S. Not much has changed.”

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Learning to Speak the Language of Demand

Supply Chain Shaman

The first step to making the shift is learning a new language. In companies, there is no standard model for demand processes. New forms of analytics make new capabilities possible. To become demand driven (or market driven), they need to learn how to speak a new language. It is evolving. Independent Demand.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 21 – 27)

Logistics Viewpoints

Dick’s Sporting Goods reported its Q1 financials this week, beating expectations but lower its outlook. The more cautious outlook is driven by wage and inflationary pressures, as well as increased freight costs. Diving deeper into the factors behind cost increases, Dick’s management noted the high fuel prices that continue to increase.

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A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? Acronym Babble? Digital Icing on a Stale Cake? Yes, I Think So.

Supply Chain Shaman

Buzz words filled the air at the NRF Big Show, held at the Javitz Convention Center in New York last week. In short, we cannot put a wrapper around ERP, traditional reporting, or traditional fulfillment and call it Big Data, Customer-Centric Retailing or Omni-Channel Fulfillment. The air was thick.

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Distribution Center Robots: How Robots Continue to Power the Distribution Center

GlobalTranz

Distribution center robots are a force in the Amazon powerhouse, reports the Association for Advancing Automation. When Amazon purchased Kiva robots, distribution center robots became the new “shiny object turned real-world effective object” of e-commerce fulfillment. Engage with experts to guide you through the process.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart+ costs $98 per year, or $12.95 It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. XPO Logistics launched a Ship Net-Zero program, giving shippers the option to purchase carbon credits to offset emissions from shipments.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Prior to Covid-19, 45% of consumers never considered the supply chain when making purchases. Chain Store Age ).