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How to Deal with Supply Chain Disruptions

GoShip Blog

Tier 3: Suppliers provide raw metals that are used to construct specific products. . According to the Institute for Supply Management , 75% of the 600+ businesses surveyed in the United States experienced supply chain disruptions. Any change or crisis along the supply chain will immediately impact the whole process.

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A Fork In the Road Between Shippers and 3PLs 

Blue Grace Logistics

The survey reflected a market in rapid transition from a two-year downturn to more dynamic growth and tightening capacity,” The JOC said. Of course, more available capacity means better rates for shippers. Of that 70 percent, only 33 percent of those surveyed believe that the impact will only be a slight one.

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Profitably Delivering eCommerce with Consumer-Centric Priorities

Logistics Viewpoints

Historically, companies needing greater warehouse capacity would have invested in new construction ? Capacity can be easily ramped up or down due to product seasonality, holidays and of course global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent survey by PWC demonstrated that the most innovative supply chain leaders ?

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The current trucking market experience: it is both supply and demand

CH Robinson Logistics

Key driver demographics are in a divergent course with a rise in retirement through 2025 and decline in 21-year-olds through 2023. We have also confirmed this through voice of carrier surveys and business review conversations. As of February 2021, the U.S. was still down ~3% on trucking jobs from February 2020.

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Are Graduate Degrees Leading to Less Job Options?

247 Customs Broker

Data from the National Science Foundation’s 2015 Survey of Doctorate Recipients reveals an unemployment rate for science, engineering and health (SEH) Doctorates is 1.78%, compared to the national average of around 4% at the time. We’ve created a simple three question survey to gather some insight into this issue and it takes only a minute.

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How to be an Eco-Friendly Ecommerce Brand

Ship Monk

According to the Business of Sustainability Index , despite intense inflation since 2020, 66% of general US customers and 80% of young adult (ages 18-34) US customers surveyed in 2022 are willing to pay more for sustainable products/companies that embrace sustainable practices. Clearly explain cause and effect. We hope you do!

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5 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

Deere & Company (brand name John Deere) is well known for the manufacture and supply of machinery used in agriculture, construction, and forestry, as well as diesel engines and lawn care equipment. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, with a considerable proportion of that growth achieved by way of acquisitions.