Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

ARC Advisory Group’s Global Warehouse Automation Research study is now complete and available for purchase. The research process includes an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s research study.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 24, 2023

… A Harvard Business Review study suggests just 11% of suppliers are fully prepared for weather-related disruption. The study also found half (49%) of the surveyed US companies had experienced an increase in climate volatility, with this figure jumping in China and Taiwan to a massive 93%. .”[4]

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Since the COVID-19 pandemic and the start of the war in Ukraine, with the ensuing geopolitical tensions, the entire world seems to be balancing on the brink of chaos. Because the world increasingly resembles a chaotic anthill, it might be useful to study these fascinating creatures more closely and learn from them.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 5, 2022

I had the opportunity to sit in on a very thorough presentation by a member of the Economist Intelligence Unit at the Center for Advanced Purchasing Studies meeting today. Some of the supply constraints are also due to the destruction of key infrastructure in the Ukraine for shipping of these commodities. The Curse of Inflation.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 20, 2022

Oracle has announced findings from a termed No Planet B corporate sustainability study that provides definitive data regarding viewpoints from customers and consumers on areas related to business sustainability and overall business ESR i nitiatives. This study, sponsored by Savanta, Inc. This study, sponsored by Savanta, Inc.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The war in Ukraine amplified these existing challenges. The WWF developed these levers by studying food systems in four different countries: Brazil, Colombia, Kenya, and UAE. Empty supermarket shelves during the height of the pandemic exposed a food system that was not fit for purpose. Redirect subsidies to improve production.

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QAD

AUGUST 16, 2022

Continued fallout, including transport congestion, limited air freight and rail freight transportation in the Asia-Europe lanes, because of the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Potential U.S. port congestion and unresolved labor issues when imports from Asia return to full strength. So, how can manufacturers respond to these challenges?

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LevaData

APRIL 26, 2022

You have the data for a real-time window into global trade, but you still need to combine it with data from your enterprise systems and put it in a context that can be studied with advanced analytics. Supply Chain Risks Brought on by the Russia-Ukraine Crisis Since the end of February, all eyes have been on Russia and Ukraine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

Recent studies suggest that an estimated one-third or more of US food waste is coming from households. Applications must also feature a pilot study to validate the method and identify stakeholders for implementing and analyzing measurements, among other requirements. To combat the problem, the Kroger Co. Founded in 2018, The Kroger Co.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 21, 2022

Supply constraints, exacerbated by Russia’s war in Ukraine this year, account for about half of the surge in U.S. inflation, with demand currently making up a third of the increase, according to new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

Newly Released Conference Board CEO Study. Reportedly, since Russia’ s invasion of Ukraine , global CEO s are confronting a world of extraordinary volatility and uncertainty, forcing many to reassess their growth assumptions and put strategic plans on hold. The noted overall theme from this survey were indications that recession.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Supply chain journalist Sean Ashcroft reports, “A study released by global consulting firm Kearney finds that reshoring initiatives have been so successful that companies yet to adopt the approach are scrambling to find facilities in Mexico and the United States.”[6] Mekler concludes, “Hedging for uncertainty is OK.

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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. It’s easy to tie everything back to COVID-19, but the reality tells a different story of continuous and cross-global disruption.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

After 20 months, the Russia-Ukraine conflict shows no signs of a peaceful resolution. It’s not surprising that, in a recent Blue Yonder study , 87% of executives reported that their organizations have experienced disruptions over the last year. Both consumer confidence and business confidence graphs look like rollercoasters.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Some people who have studied markets and the economy for years often do not know the ins and outs of how inflation is calculated. The commodity price surge triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine … is adding to these price pressures. To be simplistic, inflation occurs when too much money chases too few goods. ”[7].

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Resilinc

JANUARY 16, 2023

Other players arrived at similar outcomes on different days, and after running the wargame 22 times, the Center for Strategic and International Studies concluded that the U.S. and its allies would win while losing “dozens of ships, hundreds of aircraft, and tens of thousands of servicemembers.” Moreover, the losses would damage “the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 28, 2022

Many supply chain management case study curriculums include the notions of how this retail chain pioneered what is today termed “ fast fashion.”. The company incurred an added 216-million-euro charge related to the closing of retail operations in Russia and Ukraine.

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Taulia

AUGUST 31, 2022

Surging demand in the wake of the pandemic, combined with the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has contributed to an increasingly turbulent economic environment. For example, a study by J.P. And topping the list of business concerns in this challenging market is the rapid rise in inflation. and the U.K.,

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

One recent study found 78% of Americans value a sustainable lifestyle, while another discovered 66% are willing to pay more for products that fit the bill. Enhanced Risk-Modeling Turns ESG Risk into an Opportunity Supply chains are and will likely remain in flux amid the war in Ukraine, COVID-19 disruption and global recessionary risks.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

For the latter, VW reported a 29 percent decline in net profit which was attributed to a number of factors including the Ukraine conflict, supply chain challenges, and this automakers setbacks in software businesses. For the former, a reported operating loss of $827 million was largely attributed to a $2.7 Added Thoughts.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

With the mounting devastation in Ukraine, my heavy heart is a roadblock to writing. The disruption in Ukraine adds a new layer of variability and complexity to an already complicated world with many levels of disruption. COVID, inflation, climate change, and the Ukraine war are a layer of complexity with compounding effects.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

The latest China lockdowns combined with the Russia-Ukraine war is too heavy a burden. 9] Ian Putzger, “ McKinsey study explores progress in supply chain transformation ,” The Loadstar, 16 December 2021. [10] The global chaos is going to further exacerbate disruption and take inflation to a new level.”[5] Ferguson Jr.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The war in Ukraine caused oil and fertilizer prices to surge as the availability of Russia resources decreased. Journalist Samantha Oller ( @OllerWriter ) reports a study published by the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES Food) concluded that structural flaws in the food supply system need correcting.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Inverto’s annual raw material study revealed that 89% of respondents were experiencing limited availability of raw materials. How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Covid-19’s Impact on the Supply Chain Crisis.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The impact of COVID, Brexit, and the war in Ukraine remains apparent too, with 76% of respondents citing supply chain disruption as serious threat to procurement and 63% mentioning global political uncertainty. We must recognize the opportunity we’re presented with and take advantage of it.” Clearly, there are lessons to be learned.

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American Global Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Other geopolitical risks, such as tensions between Russia and Ukraine, along with unpredictable regimes in Iran and North Korea, have the potential to disrupt global supply chains as well. Studies of these seasonal varieties suggest that reinfections can occur, albeit with milder symptoms.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 25, 2022

COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, and inflation provide modern examples of largescale factors outside of a company’s control that impact its supply chain and transportation spend. Toward that end, here are summaries of successful case studies using transportation spend management. View the Case Study ) . View the Case Study ).

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USC Consulting Group

MARCH 27, 2023

One of the wild cards in terms of supply chain is the current geopolitical instability, with the war in Ukraine lingering and tensions heating up with China and Russia. While human behaviorists will be studying the effects of the pandemic on consumer spending for years to come, we see one thing clearly. Economic pressures.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2023

The Supply Chain Learning The multi-industry supply chain learning is extensive and will remain the subject matter of many current and future business case study and educational texts. The hostilities among Russia and Ukraine remains a significant concern along with increased geo-political tensions on energy supplies and a de-coupling of U.S.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 27, 2022

However, in some ways, it also offers a case study of how new, innovative approaches to professional education are emerging, especially models that leverage the advantages of online learning. World-scale crises like the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine are also playing a part.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 18, 2022

Already in crisis, the world’s supply chains are facing additional obstacles in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Just as port congestion was beginning to clear, companies find themselves facing a new set of challenges , including product and materials shortages, blocked transportation lanes and airspace, and rising fuel costs.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine sparked a round of unprecedented sanctions against Vladimir Putin and his regime. Shullman, “ Best and Bosom Friends: Why China-Russia Ties Will Deepen after Russia’s War on Ukraine ,” Center for Strategic & International Studies, 9 March 2022. [6] Footnotes. [1]

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 1, 2022

Shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, a video appeared in which Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky asked soldiers to lay down their weapons and return to their families. Journalists Tobias Bolzern ( @TobiasBolzern ) and Jonas Bucher report, “The clip was shared across Ukraine 24’s broadcaster and social media channels.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 18, 2022

Already in crisis, the world’s supply chains are facing additional obstacles in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Just as port congestion was beginning to clear, companies find themselves facing a new set of challenges , including product and materials shortages, blocked transportation lanes and airspace, and rising fuel costs.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

A published Future of Freight study sponsored by Deloitte in September 2022 indicated that U.S. Depending on resolution of the Russia and Ukraine conflict, short-term use of energy derived from fossil fuels or coal will have continue. firms are expected to reshore upwards of 350,000 jobs in 2022 alone. billion in September.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 24, 2022

Since this group of young people — those born between 1995 and 2012 — are young and very aware of the world around them, it wouldn’t surprise me if they renamed themselves in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Because “Z” has become a cult-like symbol for supporting Vladimir Putin’s war.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2023

The report, along with a study published recently by the e-commerce unit of Deutsche Post DHL, validate the argument that consumers remain unlikely to fully return to pre-pandemic behaviors. funding before starting new production for Ukraine. America shipped, received and returned 21.2 billion parcels last year, 1.1

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