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This Week in Logistics News (June 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

To harken back to the day of bringing about positivity in a time of despair, Godiva will be bringing a pink truck back to New York. The pink Godiva truck will make its way around New York to “offer wonder and optimism to its residents following a difficult and unprecedented year.” And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. and raided the Beijing offices of Mintz Group, a due-diligence firm based in New York. semiconductor company Micron Technology, citing national-security risks.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 4 – 10)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Costco has reintroduced purchase limits. Now, however, Amazon is shipping cargo for outside customers in its latest move to compete with FedEx and UPS. ” Costco members have been complaining on Twitter about product shortages and purchase limits for several weeks.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

Spending is growing across several categories, and the top Easter items consumers say they are planning to purchase include candy ($3.3 It is “extremely worrisome” that about 80% of American port cranes use Chinese software that is manufactured by a Chinese company, said House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green (R.,

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Taking the “Ouch” Out of Transportation Costs

Talking Logistics

And this global trip isn’t just for sightseeing – leading companies find that a diversified sourcing base and far-flung manufacturing can help cut production costs, increasing the bottom line. Gary received a BS from the State University of New York and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Moravian College.

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Real-Time Visibility: The Key to Navigating Port Congestion

BlueYonder

Now all major ports in the United States are currently experiencing unprecedented congestion and labor shortages, leading to product stockouts and inflation — as well as significant supply chain challenges for retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers. While some critical U.S. To learn more watch LCT in action.