Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2022

I’ve been on the road for several weeks, attending and speaking at various events — including Transporeon’s Summit 2022, Uber Freight’s Deliver 2022, SAP’s Logistics Info Days, and e2open’s Leaders Forum — and a pitstop in Death Valley to cycle in the desert. Now that I’m back at home, I’ll share my.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

Amazon shipped last-minute Christmas gifts faster in 2023 than in 2022, according to data from analyst firm Momentum Commerce. percent versus in 2022, where 17.6 products on the platform warned it would ship after Christmas. percent versus in 2022, where 17.6 percent of U.S. percent of U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

This article is from FarEye and examines the challenges around big and bulky deliveries in 2022. Retailers with faster, cheaper, more flexible and more sustainable shipping have a competitive advantage. Delivery orders may originate from retailer warehouses or even manufacturer factories, far away from the consumer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2023

In October 2022, the average price for a gram of flower dropped to $7.76, an all-time low, according to the most recent data from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission. Marijuana distributors will ship the final products to a dispensary and / or warehouse goods that are waiting to be sold.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Predicting demand was never easy (with or without an astrologer), and, looking ahead, the challenges of global supply chain disruptions continue in 2022. Here are the top five lessons learned from 2021’s supply chain challenges, with tips you can apply to uncover success in 2022. Get the Free Playbook ?.

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Ware2Go

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Learn how fast shipping promises drive top of funnel purchase decisions and how merchants of all sizes can make fulfillment a competitive advantage. When Amazon Prime launched in 2005, 2-day shipping was a novelty and what Jeff Bezos himself said felt like “an indulgent luxury”. Fast Shipping in 2022. A Look Back.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

While we’re happy to leave 2021 in the rearview mirror, many of the same trends will impact the truckload market in 2022. In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. A First-Hand Look at Berkshire Grey’s Warehouse Robotic Solutions ; Clint Reiser. The Boston area is a hub for warehouse robotics companies. This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function.

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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. From Q3 2021 to early 2022, Freightos Air Index China-U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

I have often written about legal issues and battles in California, as the state has been in the news for its warehouse and trucking emission rules, independent contractor rules for gig workers, and union disagreements at ports. Average worldwide costs of shipping a 40-foot container rose 23% in the week through Jan. East Coast.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Why Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategies Are Winning in 2022 by Lindsay Schuemann , Marketing Manager at Enveyo Two years. They’re shipping companies. The e-commerce shipping landscape looks quite a bit different from what it did just two years ago. And they’ll make buying decisions based on their shipping experience.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 5, 2022

”[1] Here’s the rub: “All those excess retail inventories are starting to weigh on warehousing markets. Retail journalist David Moin writes, “With steeper promotions and smaller gains anticipated, the 2022 holiday season will be a far cry from last year’s.”[3] Power agrees.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Today, more than 1% of the world’s container ships are stuck off major ports. Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. The 2022 event is in Washington. Supply chain shortages abound. These are authoritative identiers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

Although CMA CGM is best known for being a large container shipping company, it is also the parent of CEVA Logistics. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article on the increasing use of machinery to create made-to-fit boxes for more efficient fulfillment shipping. is the new kid on the warehouse robotics block.

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Locus Robotics

JULY 7, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic made a major impact on supply chain operations, from manufacturing and shipping to distribution and warehousing. When the world shut down, warehouses were faced with a seemingly unsolvable question: How do we continue operating while keeping people home safe? The answer quickly revealed itself: automation.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

High freight volumes across all industries in the trucking market are expected to continue into 2022.? Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ? Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2022

According to a survey by Gatepoint Research, 40% of retailers are focusing on this as one of their 2022 priorities. And according to the 2022 Bringg Barometer: State of Retail Delivery & Fulfillment, 99% of retailers are aiming to offer this service within three years. Step Three: Flexible Fulfillment Network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2023

In October 2022, the average price for a gram of flower dropped to $7.76, an all-time low, according to the most recent data from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission. Marijuana distributors will ship the final products to a dispensary and / or warehouse goods that are waiting to be sold.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Featuring Our 10 Best Warehouse Order Fulfillment Articles! There is nothing new about warehousing. Whilst a modern warehouse clearly does a lot more than stockpiling food, the principle remains, including the warehouse role in fulfilment. Warehousing – the basics. Warehousing – the basics. Subscribe Here!

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

trillion to $14 trillion by 2022. Warehouse Management. Warehouse management of the IoT is built the same principles of overall IoT-based supply chain management. Transportation management systems are evolving to include information before products were even shipped, such as manufacturing or warehousing data.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

On February 3, 2022, Amazon announced its first price increase since 2018. What Is the 2022 Amazon Prime Increase Effective Date? The Amazon Prime price increase effective date will begin on February 18, 2022 for new members. Increased Labor Costs (Plus 2021 and 2022 Pay Increases for Amazon Employees).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

Empty shipping containers stack up at US port depots. Warehouse vacancy rates sink to 27-year low. UPS plans to implement its smart package initiative at 100 facilities in 2022, which will involve using RFID tags on packages to speed up throughput. Do other warehouses follow suit and join a union?’

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2022

My bike is boxed, shipped, and on its way to Death Valley. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 7, 2022). Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 7, 2022). Earlier this week, on October 4th, it was the 11 year anniversary of my oldest daughter Hannah getting.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

are reporting that they are being inundated with requests from importers seeking to use provisions such as the “321 de minimis” rule, which allows goods worth less than $800 to be shipped to the U.S. Firms could store products that attract tariffs in bonded warehouses until they are required. without being subject to tariffs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2023

In the spring of 2022, Walmart created a new position among the roughly 15,000 employees who work at its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. At warehouse chain Sam’s Club, that means staying on top of roughly 6,000 items stacked on shelves in warehouse stores that average 136,000 sq.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2023

customers $10 to pick up a purchase rather than have it shipped to a home address, as the e-commerce giant joins other retailers in racing to slash costs for home delivery and returns amid slack consumer demand. One big step UPS took toward that goal was its acquisition of Bomi Group in November 2022. The company is offering U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Last month, the company released its third annual “Brand Protection Report” and said it disposed of over 6 million counterfeit goods in 2022. Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC).

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2022

He explains, “In 2022, it’s going to be important that supply chain technology companies can really provide solutions that enhance connectivity and visibility.”[1] For example, the price to ship a container skyrocketed. For example, the price to ship a container skyrocketed. billion by 2027. . billion by 2027.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. Wildfires, mudslides, and flooding delayed lumber shipments, leading to a shortage that saw the cash market price for lumber reach $1,111 per thousand board feet in 2022 – almost triple its bottom price in August.

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6 River Systems

MARCH 23, 2022

Warehousing and logistics management is constantly evolving. Managing a warehouse in today’s climate can be a challenge. As we near the end of Q1 2022, here are the top eight trends that continue to dominate the warehousing industry. B in 2022 , a CAGR of 47.6%. This is up from 26% in 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The countdown is officially on for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Retailers turning to specific-day delivery over speediest shipping. They also have faced tense geopolitical environments, unreliable and expensive ­global shipping services and supply chain delays exacerbated by port congestion and even inland transportation issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2022

According to recent statistical data, vacancy rates for industrial real estate across North America have been declining since 2020 and reached an all-time low in the third quarter of 2022. As a result, inventory managers have to explore new ways to cope with full warehouses. Unconventional solutions to excess inventory challenges.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 31, 2022

Warehouse management software article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. Logistics chain companies are often tied down by the schedules and requirements of their warehouse clients or partners. They go to the warehouse at the appointed time. Integrate Warehouse Operations With Logistics Chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. When the ball drops on Times Square to welcome in 2022, the employees at the Port of Long Beach will celebrate moving 9 M TEUs in imports: a 26% increase in year-over-year volume. meters, to accommodate ships with 20 rows of containers) and 15.2

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

With mounting last mile costs, this early May blog post sought to provide shippers with clarity around the growing demand for final mile logistics and keeping costs under control with proactive shipping strategies. #5. Peak Shipping Season Update: What’s Driving Change in the Industry? The State of the Trucking Market in 2021.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This IOR agent will also advise it on import procedures, Customs requirements, and related fees, acting on its behalf to liaise and coordinate with couriers to ensure all shipments reach the Amazon warehouse in Singapore smoothly. SYNOPSlS: Your Supply Chain Roadmap IDC’s Predictions for 2022 and Beyond.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

2022 Realities vs 2023 Predictions. 2022 was, undoubtedly, another tough year with many disruptions happening outside the four walls of enterprise – extreme weather, natural disasters blocking access to resources, port or border congestion delaying transit, panic buying artificially inflating demand, suppliers going out of business.

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