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Apple’s China Problem

Logistics Viewpoints

Apple provides a prime example. Final figures show the trade gap with China totaled $311 billion in 2020, down sharply to the record high of $419 billion in 2018. goods and services trade deficit increased to $679 billion in 2020, compared to $481 billion in 2016. It is not just US tool manufacturers that are affected.

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Analysis: Today’s Global Economy vs. Global Container Shipping

MTS Logistics

For example: The global GDP growth rate for 2021 was 6.02%, a 9.1% increase from 2020. According to a recent article, Maersk Line is expecting container volumes to drop by 4% in 2023 globally, while their previous forecast was 2.5%. Considering higher capacity, with reduced demand, these tools have barely any impact.

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Who’s Using Blockchain in 2020, and How?

Logistics Bureau

In most cases, these companies are using blockchain as an aid to supply chain visibility and product tracing, but some have applied it as a tool to streamline transactions and speed up the flow of information, goods, and materials. Examples of Blockchain in Food Supply Chains. Other Food Industry Blockchain Initiatives.

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Supply Chain And Logistics Trends That Could Be Big In 2020

Logistics Bureau

2020 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends: What’s Around the Corner? I was a little late getting started in 2018, and we were already into 2019 when I got round to publishing my usual trends article. Happily, though, that’s not something you can expect to change in 2020. It’s that time again… Well, almost!

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Importance of Social Proof in Ecommerce

Ship Monk

And when we feel uncertain, humans tend to look for examples of what others in our situation have done. In this article we’ll explore the definition of social proof and its importance in influencing shopping decisions. In this article we’ll explore the definition of social proof and its importance in influencing shopping decisions.

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The Top 6 Supply Chain Trends in the Year of COVID-19

Morai Logistics

After a year dominated by a pandemic, many of the anticipated trends heading into 2020 have been reconsidered—here are 6 to be mindful of going forward. This article by Morai Logistics presents 6 of the most prominent trends in supply chain today. No tool is quite as robust and varied as AI. Agility is More Important Than Ever.

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DFB Tech Stack: Invoice Reconciliation

Parade

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post was written in collaboration with , OpenEnvoy , a leading automated invoice reconciliation tool. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow.