ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Every major publication and news outlet is reporting on the supply chain crisis. Most of the reporting has been pretty shallow, leaving all to wonder how it can be solved. . Higher container costs , resulting in container-by-container decisions on what to ship. Get the Report. The result? .

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Supply Chain Matters calls reader attention to a published report that indicates for one retailer, the sudden shift in consumer demand this year may not have been that sudden. We recommend that our readers have a view of this report.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The forecast further reinforces that similar to last year, households are expected to focus most of their holiday shopping on traditional in-store purchases. In October, Amazon sponsored a second Prime shopping promotion to preempt traditional in-store and online retailers which yielded a reported $51 billion in sales. Stay tuned.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

Last week’s quarterly financial performance reporting among major U.S. The retailer had reported a big earnings miss as higher inventories and supply chain related costs dragged down expected profitability. This week’s report of Target’s financial performance reflected that action, but operating margins actually declined to 1.2

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 6, 2022

While developed regions have managed to sustain some production momentum, there are growing concerns related to continued high levels of cost inflation and added global transport disruption. Source: JP Morgan and S&P Global, March 2022. Global Wide Production Activity. reported for February and the 55.1

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. In our summary and perspectives focused on July 2022 reporting , we opined that July data reinforced a trending toward declining global supply chain production momentum.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2023

That compares to a reported starting rate of $15.50 Added safety and health protections, to include vehicle air conditioning and cargo ventilation in all larger delivery vehicles, sprinter vans, and package cars purchased after Jan. more per hour in 2023, and $7.50 more per hour over the length of the five year contract.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 7, 2014

During last year’s Single’s Day (an anti-Valentine’s Day in which singletons celebrate single life) in China, the biggest ecommerce giant reported sales of over $3 billion (USD) in 24 hours, once again proving the increasing purchasing power of the Chinese consumers. This post is credited to Andy Wang.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the transportation industry waves goodbye (and good riddance) to 2022, innovative logistics professionals are already working hard to make 2023 a banner year for the global transportation industry. UPS to Continue Service Despite Threat of Strike. FedEx Launches Consolidated Returns Service. 12 statement from FedEx. “

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TMC

JUNE 17, 2020

Then a global transportation management system (TMS) should be a key part of your supply chain technology strategy. TMS technology—arguably one of the most important logistics management tools available to companies—can make a major contribution toward creating and enabling a responsive, adaptable, and intelligent global supply chain.

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TMC

APRIL 30, 2020

As you encounter various supply chain disruptions, from regional weather and traffic issues to the unprecedented global impacts of this pandemic, do you have the necessary agility, visibility, and risk management to keep your operations running during the unexpected? Rely on the information to inform your purchase decision.

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TMC

APRIL 30, 2020

As you encounter various supply chain disruptions, from regional weather and traffic issues to the unprecedented global impacts of this pandemic, do you have the necessary agility, visibility, and risk management to keep your operations running during the unexpected? Rely on the information to inform your purchase decision.

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TMC

APRIL 30, 2020

As you encounter various supply chain disruptions, from regional weather and traffic issues to the unprecedented global impacts of this pandemic, do you have the necessary agility, visibility, and risk management to keep your operations running during the unexpected? Rely on the information to inform your purchase decision.

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TMC

JUNE 17, 2020

Then a global transportation management system (TMS) should be a key part of your supply chain technology strategy. TMS technology—arguably one of the most important logistics management tools available to companies—can make a major contribution toward creating and enabling a responsive, adaptable, and intelligent global supply chain.

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C.H. Robinson

MAY 4, 2020

As you encounter various supply chain disruptions, from regional weather and traffic issues to the unprecedented global impacts of this pandemic, do you have the necessary agility, visibility, and risk management to keep your operations running during the unexpected? Rely on the information to inform your purchase decision.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 4, 2020

As you encounter various supply chain disruptions, from regional weather and traffic issues to the unprecedented global impacts of this pandemic, do you have the necessary agility, visibility, and risk management to keep your operations running during the unexpected? Rely on the information to inform your purchase decision.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 4, 2020

As you encounter various supply chain disruptions, from regional weather and traffic issues to the unprecedented global impacts of this pandemic, do you have the necessary agility, visibility, and risk management to keep your operations running during the unexpected? Rely on the information to inform your purchase decision.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 17, 2020

Then a global transportation management system (TMS) should be a key part of your supply chain technology strategy. TMS technology—arguably one of the most important logistics management tools available to companies—can make a major contribution toward creating and enabling a responsive, adaptable, and intelligent global supply chain.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Curtis Feeny has invested in enterprise software for 19 years with a focus on data analytics. He served on the board of Trammell Crow Company (TCC: NYSE), which was purchased by CB Richard Ellis (CBG: NYSE) in 2006. He has managed onshore / offshore / war zone logistics as well as batch, continuous, and discrete manufacturing setups.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Curtis Feeny : Managing Director at Voyager Capital Curtis Feeny has invested in enterprise software for 19 years with a focus on data analytics. He served on the board of Trammell Crow Company (TCC: NYSE), which was purchased by CB Richard Ellis (CBG: NYSE) in 2006. Curtis was appointed by President George W. billion to $9 billion.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Supply chains are complicated and we’re exposed to more risk with global transportation. Customers’ purchasing behaviors are changing, and in order to meet those demands, supply chains must shift to support that behavior. According to a 2016 sales report , Cyber Monday 2016 saw a new record with $3.45 Year of Ecommerce.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

The company is now able to purchase from multiple local Scottish sources, as well as import from overseas if required, which has made their supply chain more resilient – and made their business more stable. Nearly 60% reported serious disruptions. ” 3. The same is true for localising within the country you’re based in.

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o9 Solutions

DECEMBER 3, 2021

For example, rising commodity and energy prices are causing global transportation disruptions and delays. AI/ML platforms can connect to external sources including weather, geography, logistics, promotions, price, seasonality, etc., to better forecast demand. .

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TMC

MARCH 2, 2017

How can global shippers most efficiently distribute products to an extremely diverse, multinational customer base? Delivering exceptional service levels, regardless of where products are sourced and manufactured, or how buyers choose to purchase products is a constant challenge. Think globally, act locally. Final thoughts.

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TMC

MARCH 2, 2017

How can global shippers most efficiently distribute products to an extremely diverse, multinational customer base? Delivering exceptional service levels, regardless of where products are sourced and manufactured, or how buyers choose to purchase products is a constant challenge. Think globally, act locally. Final thoughts.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

See More, Know More, and Do More with Your Global Supply Chain: Discover Navisphere® Vision | Transportfolio. We often talk about logistics being an exciting industry that is constantly growing in both complexity and impact. As the face and pace of global commerce evolves and grows, so does the need to reinvent supply chains.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Commercial and industrial activities such as manufacturing, R&D, warehousing, and logistics are undertaken in freeports, which are designed to attract manufacturers producing or assembling goods predominantly for export. Where are the major freeports in the world?

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2024

Included in this full update are the following categories and associated tech providers : IPO’s Lineage Logistics Announced Acquisitions Aptean and Principle Logistics Technologies (PLT) Korber and MercuryGate International Exiger and XSB Equity Funding and Investment UgoWork Alvy’s Pactum Initial Public Offering Lineage IPO Raises $4.4

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2022

Ross was most recently Managing Director and Group Head of Stifel’s Global Transportation & Logistics Equity Research practice. and began his career as an analyst in the global investment banking division of Deutsche Banc Alex. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Key Takeaways – LTL: Then and Now.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 23, 2021

Ross was most recently Managing Director and Group Head of Stifel’s Global Transportation & Logistics Equity Research practice. and began his career as an analyst in the global investment banking division of Deutsche Banc Alex. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Key Takeaways – LTL: Then and Now.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides readers with a September and Q3-2024 global supply chain assessment focused on reported global wide PMI activity levels. The reported September data provides added reinforcement of a global manufacturing slowdown occurring at the end of Q3-2024. declined 1.4 declined 0.8

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Walmart’s Third Quarter Financial Performance This week global and U.S. retailer Walmart was the first major retailer reporting Q3 quarterly financial performance. The results more than exceeded Wall Street and investor expectations, prompting a reported 4.5 A reported stronger than expected 5.5 percent revenue and 9.1

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

Digitization Supply Chain Management, like many other industries in the past decade, has iteratively undergone transformational periods of digitization — shifts to digital processes essential for remaining competitive and profitable in the global marketplace. Author information Kevin Doubleday Fluree is a blockchain databae company.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Carbon Emissions in Logistics: The Road To Green International Freight. Two years ago this month, at COP21 , the world committed to capping the global rise in temperature (the Paris Agreement). Technology like on-demand delivery platforms, live tracking, telematics, predictive analytics, and hybrid fleet systems.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In our continuing series, Supply Chain Matters provides readers with highlights of monthly reported global and regional wide PMI activity levels. The latest data regarding October reinforces that global and regional manufacturing levels remain subdued, similar to this condition during all of the Q3 period. rose from the 45.0

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