Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2024

The bank said Friday that it is launching new “Supply Availability Indexes” via a blog posting on Monday that going forward will feature as part of its regular monthly surveys of regional business activity. The indexes will feature in future Empire State Manufacturing and Business Leaders surveys, the bank said. Import prices surged 0.9%

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MARCH 17, 2022

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. Here are the challenges we’re seeing across the industry, and what they mean for your supply chain and your shipping processes. 5 Challenges Facing Supply Chain Managers in Manufacturing.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

2021 may not be a year for the logistics industry to cherish, but it was a year filled with a lot of takeaways. Logistics industry was experiencing capacity constraints, driver shortages, sudden upticks in e-commerce demand, new technologies, different fulfillment models , delays, port congestions, canal blockage etc. Rewind to 2021!

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The 2021 peak shipping season is on track to break records, and for months, industry experts, including Inbound Logistics, have discussed how the ongoing peak of e-commerce from 2020 will lead to added pressure for this holiday shopping season. Supply Chain Confidence Remains Strong Despite Slight Setbacks .

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

million shoppers hit the stores and the internet to capitalize on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. million people in 2022 to 121.4 In fact, to kick off the holiday shopping season, a record 200.4 The turnout topped last year’s figure of 196.7 million this year, up from 130.2

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. In a recent report, IEA indicated that global battery and mineral supply chains need to expand ten-fold to meet projected critical minerals needs by 2030. 7-Eleven Inc.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 4, 2023

Manufacturing and reuse of wooden pallets increased significantly according to the most recent survey commissioned by the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) and the research arm of the Forestry Commission, Forest Research. FEFPEB President Rob van Hoesel and General Secretary Fons Ceelaert attended the meeting.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 29, 2019

The future of the UK’s fast expanding subscription box market (subcom) looks bright if trends in the US are anything to go by – according to a new State of Subscription Commerce survey. The industry is growing at a healthy rate with 65 per cent of enterprises predicting at least doubling sales over the next five years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

As we turn the page on 2022 , I’d like to make five supply chain predictions about what to expect for 2023. That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 21, 2023

The annual report from the non-profit group Women in Trucking measures the percentage of women represented in roles across the transportation industry, including corporate management, boards of directors, management and supervisory roles, as well as operations, technicians, human resources/talent management, safety, and professional drivers.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 2, 2023

To provide a comprehensive overview, the author draws from various academic studies, reports, and surveys to shed light on the latest trends and best practices in supply chain management. A recent survey by Accenture (2021) revealed that 72% of SMEs and 78% of startups are actively investing in digital supply chain solutions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

Reflecting on these findings, Johannes Panzer, Head of Industry Solutions (pictured), Ecommerce at Descartes explains what retailers need to consider, so that they can meet the requirements and expectations of their different consumers’ delivery personas. They don’t have to go out of their way to pick up the items they need.

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Now, That's Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When sales forecasts are accurate, companies know they’ll have enough product supply to meet customer demand for those goods. In surveying the global ocean market right now, Bennett says there’s not much additional tonnage available. Then, orders are delivered late, customers are unhappy and supply chains stagnate. Covering the Demand.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Available North Carolina warehouse space The current state of warehouse vacancy in the burgeoning eastern North Carolina region – where Kanban Logistics is located – remains low, though not at the historic lows seen in 2022. The survey also found that the warehouse and logistics industry is one of the hardest hit sectors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

And while this definitely points to an industry making strides, a recent Procurious survey found that 75 percent of women in supply chain experience gender-based adversity. The air cargo industry has seen softer market rates due to increased capacity and shippers flocking back to ocean freight services.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2023

Supply chain issues have ceased to be a subject discussed solely among industry experts, writes James Newman, EMEA Director at GreyOrange. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, 91% of consumers reported to taking the supply chain into consideration when making a purchase, an increase from just 45% before 2020, according to an Oracle survey.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

trillion USD in 2022 , up 5.0% Carriers can not only achieve sustainability goals but also meet their OTIF targets. Jorge Lopera is Vice President Latin America & Industry at FarEye. Serves as industry expert, contributing to major publications and supporting analyst relations. from last year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. For companies across industries, transforming existing DCs and narrowing this technology gap is key to competitive advantage in a changing economy. Three Logistics Imperatives for Managing Uncertainty in 2022 ; Terence Leung ( Blue Yonder ).

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 19, 2022

Meanwhile, a recent survey conducted by the trade association, Logistics UK, noted 13% of respondents report severe warehouse staff shortages, with a substantial decline in the availability of forklift drivers cited as a major problem. IMHX 2022 takes place from 6th-8th September at the NEC, Birmingham. This represents some 12.5%

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Freight rates to stay high into 2022. While other industries such as oil and gas, coal, cement, steel, aluminum, and automobiles and transportation play a larger role in climate change, retail leaders are stepping up to meet climate change goals. ATA-led coalition sues to block federal vaccine mandate.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

So, what does the 2022 Thanksgiving holiday look like? In a recent NielsenIQ survey, 91 percent of consumers indicated they are planning on celebrating US Thanksgiving this year with a majority (83 percent) either staying at home (59 percent) or local (24 percent) (within 50 miles of their home).

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Imagine having the technology that gives you the ability to meet Christmas peaks successfully. Research by McKinsey found that US consumers’ holiday shopping is starting earlier and lasting longer this year, with most starting in October or earlier and 40% intending to start in November, compared with 35 percent in 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In February 2022 I ordered a lovely midcentury modern table. As supply chains have grown in complexity and length, siloed thinking and processes are no longer able to meet this objective. The table needs to be able to be manufactured and delivered to meet demand on time in full (OTIF), to achieve customer satisfaction.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

network this year after its initial success at select facilities in 2022. The rate rose to $8,607 on April 1, 2022, from $3,174 a year earlier. We are taking aggressive steps to meet a new set of challenges for the new year,” said Mario Cordero, executive director of the Southern California port, in a news release. “I

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ShipLilly

MARCH 20, 2023

Despite reassurances from the Fed about guarantees of certain deposits and economic stability, many experts are still worried about the long-term impact on the logistics industry. When the New York Fed launched its index, it was at the beginning of 2022, around peak time for the economic strains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The US trade deficit widened to a record in August, reflecting a pickup in the value of imports of consumer goods and industrial supplies. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists was for a shortfall of $70.8 percent starting January 1, 2022. The gap in trade of goods and services increased 4.2 percent to $73.3

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A study by PwC found that 66% of surveyed executives anticipate higher supply chain costs as a result of diversifying away from China. Another disadvantage is to be able to maintain enough inventory levels in multiple locations to meet ever-changing demand. Country of Origin 2020 2021 2022 2023 (first 9 months) CHINA 9.80

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This will inevitably have an impact across industries and companies as they start to research and deploy new solutions to fall in line with government targets. From April 2022, the government plans to remove business entitlement to use this type of fuel, except for agriculture, rail and non-commercial heating. Reducing red diesel.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

What follows are the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence. percent over the year ended June 2022. The goal is to set China’s chip manufacturing industry back by at least a decade. COVID was a Fukushima category event that applied to all industries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The chip shortage has been one of the hottest topics in 2022. At the beginning of the year, the global chip shortage had become so dire that large industrial companies were taking scarce chips out of washing machines to plug them into industrial modules. I read an article earlier this week that broke it down pretty succinctly.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 1, 2022

Over the past two years, many things have changed fundamentally in the industry, including purchasing and consumer behaviour. Let’s stand together to tackle everything the industry faces in terms of new customer requirements, market conditions and technological issues. That is why we have conducted extensive surveys and analysis.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2022

As the global supply chain crisis continues to disrupt the retail industry, consumers are being forced to change their shopping habits and buy local (within their own countries) for speed and availability, new global research from SOTI has found. The only certainty is uncertainty in this current retail environment.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A recent study by the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society in partnership with Kearney revealed that 35% of firms across a range of industries surveyed in Europe and North America have a supplier diversity programme, and a further 18% intend to develop one within the next three years. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

His statements are based not only on discussions with experts from the industry and research, but also on data from Setlog customers who use the SCM tool OSCA. The shortage of skilled labour is putting companies in industrialized nations in increasingly difficult situations. Automation projects are progressing 10.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

51% of the respondents in a global Reuters survey felt that the most perplexing challenge is the unpredictable nature of consumer demand. billion by 2022. According to a report issued by Zion Market Research, the compound annual growth rate is at 21% between 2016 and 2022. Predictive analytics is used in every industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

While it’s imperative to focus on budgets and business initiatives that will take precedence over the next year, it’s just as important to keep an eye on the big-picture trends that are shaping the industry. This alone will have a tremendous impact on the industry. Supply chains will become the strategic drivers of business.

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