ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Amongst the issues faced by both businesses and consumers in 2021, supply chain shortages – and the resulting challenges – held strong in the headlines throughout the year. Five Lessons Learned Overcoming 2021’s Supply Chain Challenges. Just how bad were supply chain challenges in 2021? Bad enough to become the subject of memes.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

International Airports and Ports almost came to a standstill as the worlds international airline fleets were grounded and maritime shipping disrupted and stalled. The pandemic exposed major supply chain vulnerabilities affecting the Manufacturing, Industrial Logistics , Commercial sectors as well as Food Security challenges.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet. But to be honest, the shipping industry is as much of a culprit. Meanwhile, reports estimate that shipping contributes 3%, or a staggering 1 billion tonnes of CO2. Meanwhile, reports estimate that shipping contributes 3%, or a staggering 1 billion tonnes of CO2. Size Matters.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The volatility of 2020 and the uncertainties looming into 2021 make it difficult to forecast planning and budgets based on historical data. That trend also plays into an extended peak shipping season and ongoing tightened capacity in all modes. The Truckload Capacity Crunch Will Continue Into 2021.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we head into the holiday season, supply delays, logistics constraints and inflation are looming over shoppers and retailers—and the manufacturers and distributors who keep them in supply. The 2021 supply chain shortage is the story of our lives today, as the enormous bullwhip effect of COVID continues.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 21, 2022

Before starting such planning, however, they would do well to reflect on how things changed during the 2021 holiday shopping season. 2021 Holiday Retail Trends. Logjams characterized supply chain woes leading up to the holidays, which resulted in many products ending up stuck on ships or in ports waiting to be offloaded.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to reshape the supply chain, we're looking ahead to the emerging trends in warehousing you need to be aware of to ensure your organization thrives in 2021. Five Emerging Trends In Warehousing To Prepare For In 2021. The warehouse of 2021 and beyond will be as much of a technology center as an inventory center.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2021

Those involved include healthcare workers, scientists, morticians, manufacturers, farmers, supply chain workers, and grocery store employees.” ”[2] Twelve years later, Evans assumed command of the destroyer USS Johnston (DD-557) — the only commanding officer the ship would ever know. ” Sam Cox, a retired U.S.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 14, 2024

The increasing transition from traditional sales channels to digital commerce isn’t breaking news for manufacturers. Over the past three to five years in particular, more manufacturers have identified or accelerated their eCommerce plans. It’s a strategic move you’ve likely pondered over countless meetings and budget reviews.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 5, 2022

The worry for manufacturers and retailers alike is whether those ordered goods will make it to market or be stuck in some port. Consumers continue to spend but not at the same rate as in 2021 and not on the items they couldn’t get enough of last year — furniture, appliances, exercise equipment, loungewear, etc. ”[6].

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 2, 2021

Throughout 2020, manufacturing supply chains took a hit because of constraints around the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect to see four trends in 2021 as manufacturing supply chains respond to demand and adjust to the new realities of this uncertain time. Local Manufacturing Will Grow. lower than those from November 2019.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

With e-commerce on the rise, supply shortages, and COVID-19 restrictions causing shipping delays, this will prove to be a challenging year for order fulfillment. After the shipping delays and supply shortages that were caused by COVID-19, many businesses have opted to keep more inventory on-hand in distribution centers. Labor Shortage.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 14, 2022

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers and their end-customers constantly engage in a complicated dance that has no choreographed steps. Sometimes CPG manufacturers take the lead and sometimes consumers take the lead. Most business consultants today urge CPG manufacturers and retailers to become consumer-centric and demand-driven.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Durbha predicts resiliency will remain a hot topic in 2021. As a result, the level of risk in 2021 will remain elevated and will be part of the new normal. Consequently, 2021 will be all about collaborations and expanding networks. ” Regardless of how 2021 unfolds, the supply chain will play an important role in it.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Global Supply Chains: Bridging The Capability & Human Capital Gap From 2021 To 2023 Opinion Editorial by Brian Cartwright , Client Partner, Global Supply Chain Solutions at Pedersen & Partners What has changed over the past two years, and what is next for supply chain leadership hiring?

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Unleashed

JUNE 2, 2021

From operational intelligence to additive manufacturing, mass customisation and speed – digital manufacturing is changing the way companies manufacture products through the use of digital technologies that allow for far greater control and adaptability to the way things are conceptualised and produced. in manufacturing.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 13, 2022

We’ve compiled the data and identified the top 5 cloud manufacturing trends for manufacturing SMEs in the UK for 2022, so you’re ready to get ahead of the curve in the new year as the sector continues its recovery. According to our 2021 study, profit margins were 11% higher in 2021 for those with an eCommerce integration.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Going into 2021, supply networks were already dealing with rising demand, increasing port congestion, and production delays. Companies were forced to seek other suppliers when India’s key manufacturing center closed plants in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases. Coronavirus outbreak in India. of year-to-date trade.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. In 2021, 87% of Americans were negatively impacted by the supply chain. In Fortune 500 earnings calls for Q3 of 2021, “supply chain” mentions were up 412% from Q3 in 2020. Material Handling & Logistics ).

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. The volume of ocean shipments grew two-fold in the past decade, and the price of an ocean shipment increased 9-10X from 2020-2021. Ocean carriers, struggling to make a profit for the past ten years, collectively will post 200 billion in profitability in 2021.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Like most industries, manufacturers around the world are feeling the pinch of inventory disruption brought on by shortages and other supply chain challenges. But manufacturers are unique. What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? 4 Common Inventory Pitfalls Manufacturers Must Avoid.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 2, 2021

Throughout 2020, manufacturing supply chains took a hit because of constraints around the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect to see four trends in 2021 as manufacturing supply chains respond to demand and adjust to the new realities of this uncertain time. Local Manufacturing Will Grow. lower than those from November 2019.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 4, 2024

Signs of Global Manufacturing Upturn Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® reportedly improved in May with output and new orders in indices on the rise. Rates of manufacturing contraction eased across Europe and in Japan. The May reading of 50.9 The S&P Global U.S.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

From the continuing impact of the global pandemic to the ever-increasing importance of ‘transparency technology’ and sustainable practices, the food industry has its work cut out for it in 2021. It’s become even more important that businesses navigate multiple supply chains with food manufacturing software. Meat alternatives.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2021

International shipping industry article and permission to publish here provided by Daniel Choi. Even during the epidemic, the shipping industry’s significance in the value chain and the transportation of resources and goods worldwide was emphasized, probably most prominently. The Shipping Industry During Pandemic.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

Shipping container shortage article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. The massive global shipping squeeze. In their story about the shipping shortage, the CBC quoted shipping analyst Alan Murphy, who detailed how this changing demand has massively disrupted the global shipping market.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 15, 2021

BOSTON (June 16, 2020) – Supply & Demand Chain Executive , the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, selected Polaris to receive a “Top Supply Chain Projects Award for 2021” for its project with ToolsGroup. Go to www.sdcexec.com to view the full list of all 2021 Top Supply Chain Projects winners.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 11, 2022

Over the last decade, the role of the manufacturing and distribution CFO has undergone a profound shift. According to the 2021 SYSPRO CFO 4.0 Here’s ERP ROI for the manufacturing and distribution CFO: 1. study found the disruptions caused by the pandemic played a huge role in the diversification of manufacturing businesses.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 22, 2023

Additionally, new shipping lanes are opening up, and Russia has a grand plan to become the biggest beneficiary of climate change in the region. Despite its efficiency, the volume of shipping along this route is negligible compared to the other two options.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

The global manufacturing sector has seen an upswing, a technological renaissance of sorts. Since the start of 2012, more people graduating from college and universities are entering the engineering/manufacturing fields. The manufacturing sector has been severely impacted by this trend because production jobs are highly technical.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Amazon achieved its fastest-ever global shipping times last year but isn’t resting on its laurels. Congress established the program in 2021 through the BIL and dedicated $5 billion to the program over a five-year period. And now on to this week’s logistics news. export regulations led to supply chain disruptions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2021

Right shipping boxes article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Martin. Choosing the right kind of shipping boxes may be more complicated than you think. These boxes should be able to withhold the external factors during shipping. Durable boxes maintain the quality and integrity of the shipped items.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

e-commerce customers’ love for free shipping. ‘de minimis’ rule, which exempts imports under $800 from customs and makes brokerage fees minimal, they have shipped massive volumes via air cargo. From Q3 2021 to early 2022, Freightos Air Index China-U.S. Utilizing the U.S. These rates dipped to around $3.50/kg

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

When asked what peak season is, it’s easy to assume the holidays are the only peak shipping season. However, four shipping seasons occur throughout the year and are often regular and expected. That was the case until the ongoing disruptions of the past few years changed the shipping game. Q2: The Produce Shipping Season.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Relocating your manufacturing business article and permission to publish here provided by Cristina Par. When it comes to creating a relocation strategy for your manufacturing business , you have more to worry about than happy employees. Some manufacturers will move overseas and hire new employees. The Factory Relocation Guide!

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IQMS

JANUARY 14, 2021

Bottom Line: Providing connected workers and teams with the tools they need to excel onsite and remotely while enabling shop floor operations to transition from one manufacturing process to another is the essence of smart manufacturing today. Connected workers are the cornerstone of smart manufacturing’s future.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 3, 2021

The growth in pet ownership in 2020-2021 has seen unprecedented demand in the pet food sector – a true industry boom. Here we provide an overview of the latest pet food industry trends, and answer the question: how can pet food manufacturers respond to changes in consumer demands to take advantage of these new trends? manufactured?pet

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