Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2022

In this regular edition of our featured column, Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , we provide highlights of two noteworthy supply chain management focused technology development efforts which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based multi-industry supply chain readership.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights important takeaways for supply chain management leaders that stem from trending of the U.S. Logistics Managers Index (LMI) for July 2024. Zac Rogers, Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Colorado State University was the principle presenter.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the published November 2023 U.S. Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that declined to contractionary level and reflecting rather noteworthy trending. What supply chain management and line-of-business teams should take special note of were the stated reasons for November’s significant decline.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights this week’s release of the U.S. Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that dropped to an all-time low for May 2023. The May report narrative reinforced that “ the negatives seem to outweigh the positives in the logistics industry.” logistics industry continues in a state of recession.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

of warehouse and fulfillment space relieves pressure on brands as Stord executes on its mission to make supply chain a competitive advantage ATLANTA, June 23 -- Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, announced expanded warehouse capacity in three key U.S. Additional 780K+ sq ft.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights two February 2023 published indexes of supply chain volatility both reflecting moderation of disruption and higher logistics costs. This commentary provides a follow on to our published highlights of February’s global wide PMI activity levels. year history of this index.”

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Why do we build logistics models? I am often asking clients whether they wish to: A) Model the precise general ledger costs for logistics? If I am making a good model, am I not accurately modeling my future logistics spend? What is a Good Logistics Model? A good logistics model is designed to predict the future.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog continues to highlight for readers specific global and regional supply chain indices that depict both trending production activity levels, as well as supply chain volatility. Newly published indices reflecting global supply chain volatility and U.S. in March.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2017

It was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, but here are the items that caught my attention. Tesla developing self-driving tech for semi-truck, wants to test in Nevada (Reuters). Oracle Introduces Major Innovations to Supply Chain Management Cloud. An Old Mall (WSJ – sub.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives on the release of the U.S. Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that again dropped to an all-time low for June 2023. Similar trends were highlighted in our Supply Chain Matters summary of the May 2023 LMI report. The June value of 45.6 declined 1.7

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights two additional indices of global and US supply chain volatility relative to July 2022 global supply chain activity levels. Global Supply Chain Pressure Index. Logistics Managers Index. Additional Supply Chain Matters Perspectives.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. A similar acknowledgement came from the CEO of global shipping and logistics services firm A.P. The July value of 45.4

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we highlight published September 2022 indices of global supply chain volatility ( GSPI ) and US Logistics Index ( LMI ) activity trends along with our view of the implications. Logistics Managers Index. GSPI Index Continue to Moderate. GSPI Index Continue to Moderate.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2016

Now, before I spontaneously combust in my house-turned-sauna, let’s go to this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Amazon to step up UK tests of delivery drones (The Telegraph). Growing global trade, e-commerce B2B sales, and sprawling dynamic supply chains demand the transparency and efficiency of online freight.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights two additional May 2022 indicators of supply chain volatility as well as logistics services trending. In an update published earlier this month, we highlighted various quantitative data related to global and regional supply chain PMI indices for May.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights continued evidence that the U.S. freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . Supply chains, both international and domestic, are under constant pressure to reduce their costs and enhance performance at the same time.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of the March Logistics Manager Index which indicates that U.S. That trend is obviously not so good news for transportation and logistics asset providers in that the drop is approaching breakeven cost levels, which implies asset utilization at an operating loss. Separate U.S.

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AFFLINK

JULY 12, 2018

What should logistics professionals consider when they think about autonomous transportation? Uber’s self-driving trucks, known previously as Otto, have already begun delivering cargo in routes between Nevada and California – and have apparently taken thousands of trips , although the company has been secretive regarding further details.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2015

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Pitney Bowes Expands Cross-Border Ecommerce Capabilities with the Acquisition of Borderfree. Industrial Scale 3D Printing Operation on UPS Supply Chain Solutions Campus. XPO Logistics Announces First Quarter 2015 Results. Gateway Ports (WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Will there be a future for driverless trucks in logistics? It’s really interesting how [activity around driverless vehicles] has developed fairly rapidly over the last couple of years,” said Jeff Potts, Senior Vice President Business Development at LeanLogistics , in a recent Talking Logistics episode.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an added dimension to our monthly summary of global supply chain activity trending and implications. We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. Global Shipping.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 21, 2022

the Industrial AI Supply Chain pioneer, today announced the addition of retired U.S Today, amidst rampant supply chain disruptions, U.S. ThroughPut’s data-driven approach to solving the Public Sector’s key operational and supply chain challenges is highly instrumental in delivering value across the entire spectrum.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights February global manufacturing and supply chain indices and challenges relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels in the first quarter of 2022. Commentary related to January’s PMI and logistics data can be accessed at this web link.

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Techgistics

DECEMBER 22, 2016

2016 was an incredible year for tech in logistics as companies both large and small are working on some transformative technologies not just for logistics, but for society as a whole. which foreshadowed the potential of self-driving trucks in logistics. The software and hardware is available now.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The Defense Department released an urgent report last Friday outlining how its supply chains are alarmingly reliant on China and other potential military rivals for essential materials. Support for a vibrant domestic manufacturing sector, a solid defense industrial base, and resilient supply chains is a national priority.

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

The great news about supply chain compliance is that AB&R® makes it a breeze. Supply chain compliance may include things such as employee labor laws, hazardous material handling, and environmental concerns. Labels and Supplies. A compliant barcode is just the first step to supply chain compliance.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides another update on ongoing strategic sourcing and operational developments occurring among electric vehicle focused supply and production networks. Included in this update are Tesla , Rivian Automotive and Mercedes Vans , along with recycling technology start-up efforts.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Although our claim to fame is our web based TMS freight rating technology, the Cerasis Rater , which includes a technology suite of products and integrated managed transportation services , it is in our interest to understand the future of freight and how we as freight brokers fit in. Autonomous Technology and Freight Brokers.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Peak season surcharges are not new factors in logistics around this time of year, but USPS is making new challenges as the entity moves to slow down certain shipments. And shippers need to understand what’s actually happening, who it will affect, and why it reinforces the importance of data as king in the logistics world.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

Supply chain disruptions continue to lead to product shortages around the world. The ongoing pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, along with the Russia-Ukraine war, limited available supplies of cocoa, edible oil, and other food ingredients. The company is relying on price increases to boost growth.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 17, 2016

While autonomous vehicles may seem like a futuristic fairy tale to some, these technological game-changers may be closer to reality than you think. The first challenge featured 15 self-driving cars trying to navigate a 142-mile course between California and Nevada. Fast Lane Technology.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Still, lithium batteries and similar goods are categorized as dangerous goods, which imposes restrictions and compliance requirements among airlines, ground handlers, freight forwarders and shippers across the supply chain. How are dangerous goods transported? manufacturing. Does lithium need to be transported far?

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Its best-in-class automation and integration technologies have catapulted Ruby Has to one of the top fulfillment providers in the industry. Esther has also held SVP and VP roles with retail marketing technology companies specializing in mobile, ad tech and data analytics. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Its best-in-class automation and integration technologies have catapulted Ruby Has to one of the top fulfillment providers in the industry. Esther has also held SVP and VP roles with retail marketing technology companies specializing in mobile, ad tech and data analytics. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Stord

APRIL 26, 2022

Here’s the obvious: supply chains are f*cked. Unfortunately, not all supply chain strategies are created equal. What trends are we seeing in refortifying supply chains and what do we predict will be most successful? And others are much more popular, but their impact and efficacy are low.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

There are many value propositions associated with cloud (or software-as-a-service) solutions, but the two most cited are lower upfront costs and faster time-to-value as compared to on-premise implementations. I first wrote about commerce graphs more than two years ago in Facebook Graph, Through a Supply Chain Lens.

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