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Seven Supply Chain Predictions for 2024

Logistics Business Magazine

Trend 1: The global freight recession will reverse Signified by double-digit growth in port and truck traffic, the global freight recession is expected to reverse. Trend 2: The Great Construction Bust will intensify The Great Construction Bust will intensify, with global starts hitting their lowest level since the 2008 financial crisis.

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6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

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As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. Over the past decade, the application of e-commerce in manufacturing and industrial distribution, has evolved from basic communication and transaction channel between buyer and seller, to an end-to-end collaboration medium between all stakeholders.

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Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! - Infosys Blogs

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Main | E-retailers exploring same day delivery » Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! December 2008. November 2008.

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Key Asset Management trends in Oil & Gas Industry - Infosys Blogs

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. « Importance of Proactive Master Data Maintenance in SAP SCM Support | Main | Instance Consolidation Strategy » Key Asset Management trends in Oil & Gas Industry. Financial Services.

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Looking Forward to an Innovative 2021 for Retail

Logistics Business Magazine

This represents the largest annual increase since 2008. At BITO we are seeing a particular trend towards lower cost solutions to help improve fulfilment operations and meet the need for flexibility. Retailers have been handling a surge in online order volumes, for broader mixes of SKUs and often with shorter lead times.

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The Gig Economy: Using Gigs for Success

3PL Insights

In 2008 during the financial crisis, unemployment sky-rocketed and forced many Americans to find new ways to earn money. Apps, like Uber and Lyft, became popular overnight and spawned a trend. The post The Gig Economy: Using Gigs for Success appeared first on Evans Distribution Systems.

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Global Trade and Shipping Activity Bouncing Back, Creating New Challenges Post-COVID

MTS Logistics

After the 2008/2009 recession it took nine quarters for global trade to return to pre-recession levels. Increased income (along with the $1,400 stimulus checks that were distributed in March) have helped boost spending and increased the nation’s demand for imported goods. This rapid of a recovery is unprecedented in recent times.