Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Port of Los Angeles, which is vying with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to be the nation’s busiest facility, saw a 25.8% Global trade has eased as warehouse inventories of retailers and manufacturers remain elevated,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

Global Shipping. The World Container Index , assessed by Drewy Consultants, is a compilation of eight major shipping routes to and from the United States , Europe and Asia. For the specific routing of Shanghai to Los Angeles , the index was reported as $9112 at the end of March, compared to $10,986 at the end of February.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. That might mean diverting from Los Angeles/Long Beach to Canada or Mexico.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S. When customers order items not stocked at one of Belk’s fulfillment centers, those items are shipped directly from the vendor. The company’s growth, driven by customer demand, is supported by a lean business model.

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Stord

AUGUST 26, 2024

This indicates a (potentially) very strong back to school and retail shipping season, and confidence in consumers showing up to buy goods. Key concerns remain cargo theft and inefficient communication methods. Find your way to Los Angeles, Houston or Eastern New Jersey if you can.

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