Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2024

According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal , the company has been leveraging strong demand for refrigerated warehousing since the Covid-19 pandemic began. This company is controlled by San Francisco based investment firm Bay Grove. billion billion in a recent initial public offering (IPO). This column highlighted Lineage’s $1.9

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Unleashed

MAY 20, 2024

UK & US manufacturing sectors shrink as costs rise, new orders fall. Unstable market conditions, client destocking, and the Red Sea crisis – in combination with the rise of average purchasing costs – are responsible for the recent drop in manufacturing PMI , according to data provider S&P Global. “Where to begin?

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 2, 2024

Electric auto maker Tesla reported Q1-2024 vehicle production and deliveries which is being headlined as the first quarterly decline in operational performance since 2020. According to the published release , the EV auto maker produced a total of 433,000 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024, and delivered a total of 387,000 vehicles.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Demo is a Founding Partner and Chief Commercial Officer of IPL Group , a Panama based 3PL that helps companies expand their business into the Latin American market by simplifying order fulfillment and regional distribution. Demo Perez and Joe Lynch discuss Panama: the logistics engine of Latin America.

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

million new jobs last year, while the use of AI in restaurants shot up by 31.61% according to data from the 2024 StartUs Food & Beverage Report. Over 1/3 of manufacturers struggling with data. A recent Hexagon report found that although manufacturers are increasingly data-focused, many are facing challenges with decision-making.

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Unleashed

APRIL 11, 2024

US manufacturing activity expands for first time since 2022. The latest ISM Manufacturing PMI report registered an unexpectedly high 50.3% Consider offering volume discounts and free shipping incentives to lift AOV. We are the second company working with edible seaweeds globally to be certified as a B Corporation.”

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers indications that ocean container shipping spot rates involving routings from China and Asian ports to the U.S. The key drivers are noted as ship and empty container shortages. are exploding. Ongoing Situation Readers who have been following the U.S. percentage points from that of April.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. In short, resilience is what keeps things running during a disruption — and what helps companies get back on track afterward. Think this is possible?

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BlueYonder

MARCH 12, 2024

Manufacturers of consumer products — including packaged goods, food and beverages, and life sciences — face both opportunities and challenges. Consumer companies also need to achieve volume growth. Equally frustrating for consumer products companies? But much of this growth can be attributed to price increases.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2024

The international inbound transportation service is only available to Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) sellers that source or manufacture goods in China, and all cargo must be shipped from Yantian, Shanghai, or Ningbo ports. And with that, I bid you adieu, and let’s move on to this week’s logistics news. Cargo imported into the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

Even though a few soccer and rugby matched have already taken place, the 2024 Summer Olympics officially kick off today, as Snoop Dogg carries the Olympic torch through the streets of Saint-Denis. UPS agreed to acquire Mexican express delivery company Estafeta , in a deal aimed at expanding the U.S.-based

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EMERGE App

APRIL 5, 2024

The picture of wholesale distribution industry in 2024 The report from Research and Markets forecasts that the wholesale market size will reach $68,092.65 On one side you are navigating industry challenges, on another, you are fixing the entire operation of your company. But that thought is no longer valid!

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 19, 2024

Maritime shipping has long been the backbone of international trade, facilitating the transport of goods across oceans and connecting distant markets. However, the efficiency of maritime shipping has always been—and continues to be—dependent on interdependent variables. manufacturers, including McCormick & Co.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

DHL made several major acquisitions in 2022, including an Australian logistics company and a Mexico-based health care logistics company. DSV acquired two major transport and logistics companies in 2023. 3PLs and 4PLs all over the globe have been snapping up other logistics providers, trucking companies, and e-commerce platforms.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. That prospect became more conceivable, they said, after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine prompted companies to sever ties with Russia, sometimes taking huge write-downs. Walmart SWW currently offers FedEx and USPS shipping.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

The article introduced the concept of self-service planning and challenged companies to rethink the concepts of supply chain planning. Supply Chain Insights Training, 2024 The Opportunity Based on my research, I believe there is an opportunity to reduce the number of planning roles by 80-85%. And, why should a business leader care?”

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BlueYonder

JUNE 25, 2024

Nucleus Research recently published its TMS Technology Value Matrix 2024 , which provides an overview of the current market for Transportation Management Systems (TMS), while also assessing the software providers in this space. It has cascading effects for many other parts of the business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

End users – supply chain practitioners working for manufacturers, distributors, or retailers – can attend for free. Supply chain applications have long been a way for companies to compete better. Competition from companies that reside in low wage nations may be beginning to wane. But we ended up with a good problem.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Global Production Continues to Contract Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended 2023 on a noted lackluster footing. Manufacturing production reportedly contracted at a slightly quicker pace in December, dashing hopes for a point of stabilization. The December reading of 49.0

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American Global Logistics

MARCH 5, 2024

Volatility and uncertainty in the logistics industry have dominated the news in 2024. Persistent Red Sea Risks Continue to Disrupt Critical Trade Route The ongoing conflict in Yemen has created several shipping risks in the Red Sea. In particular, there is a risk of Houthi rebels laying mines in the shipping lanes.

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Synovos

JANUARY 24, 2024

RS Integrated Supply Joins Minority Supplier Development UK WARRINGTON, UK / RADNOR, PA 23 JANUARY 2024 – RS Integrated Supply, a global MRO supply chain management services company, announced it has joined Minority Supplier Development UK (MSDUK) as a corporate member as part of its commitment to growing a diverse supplier base.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

Electric vehicle company Fisker recently issued a going concern warning amid continued production and supply chain challenges. The company reported a cash balance of slightly over $325 million at the end of 2023. In 2020, Fisker went public as an asset-light company under a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 12, 2024

In a prior Supply Chain Matters posting we called attention to a published CNBC report in mid-December indicating that Tesla informed production workers at the company’s gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada that certain set-rate hourly workers will be granted upwards of 10 percent wage increases in early January 2024. up to $34.50

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RFgen

MAY 5, 2020

Many companies in the industry rely on unsustainable, manual data collection processes, creating a gap in inventory visibility. With mobile barcoding, companies can overcome challenges in distribution, manufacturing and compliancy. As a result, the global manufacturing services market is expected to grow by $118.49-Billion

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QAD

APRIL 4, 2024

Updated: April 4, 2024 Published: July 17, 2021 In today’s competitive food and beverage marketplace, events occur and challenges arise that impact the normal course of business. In essence, today, these are for the most part just part of the normal day to day business of food manufacturing.

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RFgen

MAY 5, 2020

Many companies in the industry rely on unsustainable, manual data collection processes, creating a gap in inventory visibility. With mobile barcoding, companies can overcome challenges in distribution, manufacturing and compliancy. As a result, the global manufacturing services market is expected to grow by $118.49-Billion

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Leading AI-powered Supply Chain Decision Intelligence and Analytics platform releases advanced parts management capabilities aimed at automating inventory replenishment for mission-critical Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) of parts and kits to drive healthier cash flow PALO ALTO, CA, September 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ThroughPut Inc. ,

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Rivian Automotive is now free to sell its EV parcel vans to other parcel carriers, and added reinforcement from multiple ocean container shipping carriers that the existing industry volume declines could extend for two to three years. production worker hourly wages starting in January 2024. This report cites data from the U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor.” The cash-to-cash impact for debt-laden chemical companies with 2% growth and 4% margins offers little room for error.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and October published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled continued contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. in November.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2024

In this industry specific Supply Chain Matters commentary , we provide perspectives on aerospace and commercial aircraft producer Boeing ’s added challenge in 2024, that being on the labor relations front. As noted in our prediction, the lens in 2024 further turns toward labor negotiations involving U.S.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 18, 2021

He observes, “The good news is that, given our research suggests a lack of understanding rather than a complete lack of interest, the industry redoubling its efforts to educate and inform manufacturers should be able to turn this situation around. It’s now up to IoT providers to ensure that manufacturers don’t get left behind.”[1]

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 12, 2022

MSC Mediterranean Shipping. The company has raised $79 million to-date. Closely held Geneva, Switzerland based global ocean container shipping firm MSC Mediterranean Shipping has reportedly agreed to acquire the African transport and logistics business of Bollore SA for a reported 5.7 Panasonic Holdings. billion euros.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides readers with a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series, specifically in providing highlights on reported July 2024 global wide PMI activity levels. The latest data reinforces indications of a global manufacturing slowdown. The July reading of 49.7 percentage points from the 50.9

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

Companies that move fast and act smart now can stay ahead of due diligence legislation, mitigate supply chain risk and gain a competitive advantage in the process. Ninety percent of companies have an ESG strategy in place and chances are good yours does, too – or will very soon. The International Labor Organization reports that 27.6

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

This acquisition builds on the Panasonic/Blue Yonder strategic relationship, established in January 2019 with a partnership, followed by the creation of a joint venture company in Japan in November 2019. In other sustainability news, the InBev 100+ Accelerator is adding some big-name companies: Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, and Unilever.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

From the very beginning, Amazon’s mission has been to be the earth’s most customer-centric company. Prime Membership: Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering benefits such as free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and exclusive deals.

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