Talking Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. Container Import Volume Maintains Record Trend for 2022 as Port Congestion and Delays Persist.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 17, 2022

The past few years have seen unprecedented supply chain challenges largely stemming from COVID-19 disruptions. As 2022 takes hold, many of the same challenges are present. Consequently, companies are becoming more focused on anticipating, reacting to, and planning for the unexpected through their supply chain strategies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 6, 2024

In 2022, Kyle and his Co-founder Evan Stalter started the company because of their interest and passion for using technology to build more efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains. In 2022, he received the Pros to Know award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Silica, and Deloitte.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2023

And Logistics Viewpoints has a history of its own supply chain predictions for the year ahead. My colleagues and I will likely publish a detailed list of predictions related to supply chain operations and technology. Here are some data that support my view. Media sources are filled with prognostication.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Matt Schultz and Joe Lynch discuss retail delivery trends. Key Takeaways: Retail Delivery Trends. In the podcast interview, Joe and Matt discuss retail delivery trends and OneRail’s delivery fulfillment platform that has an integrated coast-to-coast courier network of 10 million drivers. Learn More About Retail Delivery Trends.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2022

Editor’s Note: Indago ResearchCasts are brief videos where we highlight findings from our Indago supply chain research community. As we begin 2022, it’s tempting to make predictions about what will happen in the weeks and months ahead in the world of supply chain and logistics — a world, as we have experienced the last two.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2022 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

With Christmas goods in stores before Halloween this year, I thought there was no reason that we shouldn’t also get a jump on 2022 predictions. Here’s what to look for in 2022. Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic. Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2022

After taking center stage in 2021, the supply chain shortages that impacted so many corners of the business world could ease somewhat in the coming months. The risk of more extreme weather and flare-ups of COVID-19 cases,” the publication adds, “can also threaten to clog up supply chains again.”. In the U.S.,

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2022

With every new year comes an opportunity to foretell what lies ahead in the marketplace, and the supply chain breakdown 2022 is no different. The past several years has proven environmentally unprecedented across many fronts, including logistics and supply chains overall. Labor Pool and Resources.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Unwrapping the Supply Chain of Halloween 2022 Show Submenu Resources. Where are consumers spending the most this spooky season and will the Halloween supply chain be able to keep up this year? How the 2022 Halloween supply chain compares to previous years. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Enterprises that did not adapt to new trends faced the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. Welcome to 2022: Top 10 Supply chain logistics trends to watch out for 2022. Rewind to 2021!

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Surviving 2021 in the supply chain world itself is considered a success for many. It has been a wild ride which made the supply chain and logistics one of the topics that is discussed in board rooms, company annual reports, and national television. Below we have listed some of our expectations for 2022 in some key areas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2023

The marijuana supply chain is an interesting market to follow. Like any agricultural product, there are ebbs and flows to its supply and demand. However, from a purely supply chain standpoint, the marijuana market strikes a similar delicate balance to other perishables.

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Supply chains constantly change and evolve because of an endless range of factors outside the control of transportation management specialists. In 2022 and beyond, shippers are moving away from the concept of a lean supply chain to prioritize agility. What is Agile Supply Chain Management?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2023

Over the past few years, supply chain and procurement pros have faced the challenge of navigating their enterprises through one disruption after another. Demands of quickly securing alternative sources of supply due to market changes, supply shortages and disruptions.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It’s been three months already since we published our first regular roundup of supply chain and logistics news—doesn’t time fly? Australia’s continuing weather-driven supply chain problems. How retailers are reevaluating post-pandemic inventory strategies. Renault’s plans for network redesign and S&OP improvement.

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3PL Links

MAY 11, 2023

Image source: Pixabay | Maximize Your Efficiency: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends to Adopt in 2023 We can all agree that the supply chain is critical to a business’s operational success, right? by the end of 2022. Attacks on the supply chain are one of the most serious concerns to watch out for this year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2023

The marijuana supply chain is an interesting market to follow. Like any agricultural product, there are ebbs and flows to its supply and demand. However, from a purely supply chain standpoint, the marijuana market strikes a similar delicate balance to other perishables.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 25, 2023

Sustainability is knocking at the door of each logistics company, resilience is becoming a strategic requirement, digital technology transforming supply chain, software solutions for end-to-end visibility leading to faster decision-making and quicker return of investments. Does this year shine for the logisticians brighter than before?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. Unlike the folks projecting election results these days, I was a little more accurate and the 2022 projections have set the stage for what will happen in 2023. Figure 1: U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

We’ve only just entered the second half of the year and people haven’t even taken their summer vacations yet, so why are we talking about holiday supply chains now? Shouldn’t this alleviate the pressure on holiday supply chains?”. as of April 2022 compared with a low of 1.09 I am only saying this in half jest.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.

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Camelot 3PL Software

JANUARY 16, 2022

As we chug along into the first quarter of 2022, the trends we observed last year continue to play out. Supply chain and logistics remain hot topics globally and even more so in recent weeks as the conflict in Ukraine and Eastern Europe evolves. The impacts of these trends can be significant. It’s everywhere.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Author’s Note: I was asked by Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to look at what is happening in the European transportation market and they provided me with access to their Transporeon Insights market data for additional insights and perspective. Read more Across the Pond: The European Transportation Market (October 2022).

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Supply shortages resulting in empty shelves or parking lots of WIP inventory represent a spectre causing supply chain leaders to reconsider supply chain inventory practices. Calls are increasing for a return to just-in-case (JIC) policies, with some citing this trend as a risk. Why tell this story?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. A Complex Supply Chain. Not surprisingly a company this big, delivering different solutions to a variety of industries, has a complex supply chain. Comand and Control Center Application from Kinaxis.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

According to the latest report The automotive supply chain: Pursuing long-term resilience from the Capgemini Research Institute , automotive organisations now feel more confident to tackle future supply chain disruptions. Europe leads this trend having reduced offshore procurement by a quarter since 2021.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2022

Meili Robots has come up with a list of 7 of the main robotics trends and predictions for 2022. Yes, it really is impossible to start an article related to trends and predictions for 2022 without talking about the Covid-19 pandemic. Let’s have a look at some of the biggest robotics trends and predictions for 2022.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 3, 2024

Let’s explore what the supply chain 2024 trends have in store for us! In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain management, next year promises to be pivotal, marked by significant transformations. Let’s delve into the key supply chain 2024 trends that are reshaping the industry and driving innovation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2024

Leagh Turner, CEO of Coupa In December 2022, Thomas Bravo acquired the public company Coupa and took it private. The public cloud gives Coupa visibility to $6 trillion in transactional data that passes through their platform. “15 Coupa also has a supply chain collaboration solution that runs on the platform. Turner said.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As the Federal Reserve has continued to battle inflation by raising interest rates again in December 2022, we can expect inflation to continue on a downward trend. By and large, the holiday shipping season has been smooth and problem-free compared to 2020 and 2021, with supply chain issues easing. Just today, U.S.

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CH Robinson Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

I’ve been in the industry since 1997 and I have never seen this level of continual disruption across the entire supply chain for this length of time. Seek creative solutions across the entire supply chain. All of this is amid a strained supply chain market, which will take time to ease.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2023

Today, BSI, the business improvement and standards company and leading global provider of supply chain intelligence, unveiled its annual Supply Chain Risk Insights Report which indicates that organizations that manage supply chain disruption effectively in 2023 will be best equipped to weather the financial challenges ahead.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 5, 2023

Lack of data, lack of conviction and lack of organizational agility all conspire to keep companies from recognizing medium-term opportunities and challenges and responding decisively. It’s hard to find good data that provides a view into the next few months of consumer behavior and economic activity.

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