Supply Chain Matters

JULY 2, 2024

Global Manufacturing Output Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted by the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® reportedly slightly declined in June with output and new orders indices on the rise. Manufacturing output levels reportedly increased at a sharp pace as new business levels increased across India.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Gopuff arrives in New York. This includes trucking capacity concerns, port congestion , and warehouse staff. Last week I highlighted that many toy manufacturers were looking to maximize holiday profits by selling more “ squishy ” toys. The new service launched this week and is named Carrefour Sprint.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 24, 2021

The subway system is the lifeblood of New York City, pre-COVID carrying an average of 5.5 There are many pieces of the modern manufacturing supply chain. Making matters worse, many manufacturers are currently using legacy systems with rules of thumb, outdated algorithms, or personal instinct to manage inventory.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Across the country, warehousing vacancy rates are historically low, and lease prices are historically high. While this isn’t shocking in major hubs like Los Angeles/Long Beach and New York/New Jersey, it’s much less expected in states like North Carolina. North Carolina Warehousing Capacity in the Metro Areas.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2019

We go from our client’s overseas manufacturing location via air, sea, and land to their warehouse, our warehouse, or to Amazon’s warehouse. [01:36] I grew up in a Monsey, New York, a small town in Rockland County. open a new service offering, Fulfillment by Amazon within Tactical. [06:41]

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

Last week I attended the annual National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show in New York City. This year, nearly 40,000 attendees comprising 6,200 brands from all over the world headed to the Javits Center to see what new solutions and innovations software and hardware suppliers had in store for 2024 and beyond.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

The bottom line is that parcel is no longer a niche mode — it’s a growing percentage of transportation spend not only for retailers, but manufacturers, distributors, and 3PLs too. Retailers and manufacturers need to be positioned to respond to this dynamic demand. And with that, have a happy weekend! by 10,000 Maniacs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

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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Enterra Insights

JUNE 22, 2022

In the grocery sector, for example, correspondents from the New York Times observe, “[Grocery shoppers] doing their weekly runs to grocery stores [are finding] some items that used to be plentiful have been missing for months.”[2] ” Of course, good news for consumers is bad news for retailers.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

49% of respondents were from the manufacturing industry, 16% from the mechanical engineering sector, and 11% from the automotive market. Intel is investing over $20 billion to build two new chip factories in Ohio. New York Times analysis predicts the shipping container shortage will not resolve in 2022. New York Times).

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 24, 2023

About Returnity Returnity , headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, is a triple bottom line company dedicated to supporting its investors, the community, and the planet. Specializing in reusable packaging solutions, Returnity offers a wide range of products to companies and organizations.

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6 River Systems

JULY 2, 2019

Many warehouses are seeking ways to leverage automation for better efficiency, but building an efficient automated warehouse system requires careful selection of the right technologies. Without interoperability, data remains siloed and you can’t benefit from a comprehensive, bird’s-eye view of your warehouse operations.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 7, 2018

The subway system is the lifeblood of New York City, carrying an average of 5.7 There are many pieces of the modern manufacturing supply chain, and when it comes to inventory management, each one must operate as a part of a global single system to be most effective. million people per day across 472 stations.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2024

With that, let’s turn to and analyze PMI-Manufacturing. Key Economic Indicator #5: PMI-Manufacturing The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI for December 2023 decreased to 47.9 Flash US Manufacturing Output Index. Flash US Manufacturing PMI. The flash PMI results signal a change from PMI-Manufacturing last month.

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All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Amazon Sued by Supplier for Breach of Agreement Gilimex Inc a Vietnamese warehouse equipment manufacturer is suing Amazon for $280 million, claiming that the e-commerce giant backed away from agreements…

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RFgen

JANUARY 15, 2018

At online retail warehouse giant, Amazon, robots now bring the shelves to the workers and do most of the heavy lifting. The New York Times reported that Amazon had roughly 125,000 human workers and 100,000 robots operating within its warehouses. In manufacturing, this could have transformative applications.

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RFgen

JANUARY 15, 2018

At online retail warehouse giant, Amazon, robots now bring the shelves to the workers and do most of the heavy lifting. The New York Times reported that Amazon had roughly 125,000 human workers and 100,000 robots operating within its warehouses. In manufacturing, this could have transformative applications.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

According to the latest Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSPI) , compiled and published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , overall pressures increased in April. The authors specifically make mention of geopolitics along with the ongoing effects of the pandemic impacting many manufacturing regions in China.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

For the specific routing of Shanghai to New York , the index was $11, 531, reflecting a six percent decline. . Similarly, factories in areas of Shanghai , Shenzhen and Jalin provinces have had to restrict workers to manufacturing campuses in order to maintain operations. and Warehousing Prices (90.5) US Logistics Index.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 7, 2018

The subway system is the lifeblood of New York City, carrying an average of 5.7 There are many pieces of the modern manufacturing supply chain, and when it comes to inventory management, each one must operate as a part of a global single system to be most effective. million people per day across 472 stations.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

When Amazon purchased Kiva robots, distribution center robots became the new “shiny object turned real-world effective object” of e-commerce fulfillment. Robotics provides a boost to distribution centers and warehouse managers seeking ways to increase capacity and improve efficiency in critical areas. Download white paper.

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MIT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Technology could improve New York’s taxi system. Understand your business and its competitive edge In 2103 Inditex opened a warehouse in its distribution center (DC) in Zaragoza, Spain. The warehouse is known as “the largest clothes closet in Europe” because it handles hanging garments.

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Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Brazen Warehouse Heist in Texas, Under Pursuing Direct to Consumer, US Manufacturing Output Slowly Recovering, New York State Sues Amazon over Lack of Virus Protection

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RFgen

MARCH 26, 2020

Meanwhile, many manufacturers have no choice but to shut down for the foreseeable future. Interested in how COVID-19 impacts manufacturing? Interested in warehousing and distribution? The New Supply Chain. Repurposing the Manufacturing Supply Chain. Click here. Keep reading. Mobility Technology Fills the Gap.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 11, 2017

Luxottica recently strengthened its position in the industry by vertically integrating with the world’s largest lenses manufacturer, Essilor, in January 2017 [2]. Luxottica has manufacturing facilities in five countries: Italy, China, India, United States and Brazil. Manufacturing is outsourced to offshore factories in China.

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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% Baltimore bridge disaster adds new stress to global supply chains. If dead stock is consuming vital inventory space in your warehouse try bundling your slowest-moving items with best-sellers.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In the supply chain field, warehouses are being filled with an increasing number of robots to help keep up with the demands of e-commerce. Even in highly mechanized manufacturing plants, robotics and automation are increasingly replacing workers. Many manufacturers had to shut down factories and reorganize to space out workers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

According to the estimated May 2022 Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSPI) , compiled and published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , overall pressures reportedly declined in May 2022. owned and leased warehouses. . percent, is hovering at the highest levels since December 1981. Global Supply Chain Pressure Index.

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RFgen

MARCH 7, 2016

Robots scare a number of manufacturing workers. The New York Times reported some organizations and individuals are so worried about a machine takeover of human jobs that drastic propositions in debate, like a universal basic guaranteed income, seem feasible. As robots get smaller, they’re easier to work with.

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RFgen

MARCH 7, 2016

Robots scare a number of manufacturing workers. The New York Times reported some organizations and individuals are so worried about a machine takeover of human jobs that drastic propositions in debate, like a universal basic guaranteed income, seem feasible. As robots get smaller, they’re easier to work with.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

The overall takeaway from the July data was that global production momentum had begun to stagnate and in some regions such as the Eurozone, Taiwan, and to some extent , certain manufacturing regions of China, PMI values had reached contraction levels. . Warehousing and Inventory metrics continue to buoy the logistics sector.

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RFgen

MARCH 26, 2020

Meanwhile, many manufacturers have no choice but to shut down for the foreseeable future. Interested in how COVID-19 impacts manufacturing? Interested in warehousing and distribution? The New Supply Chain. Repurposing the Manufacturing Supply Chain. Click here. Keep reading. Mobility Technology Fills the Gap.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

The executive director of the Port of Los Angeles thinks a tentative agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) on a new labor contract is imminent. “I They include Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Washington state.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Then I went to Troy Built in Upstate New York, and I was the Director of Materials Management, which means I had everything from the manufacturer/supplier all the way through manufacturing. However, my duty did not go all the way out to the consumer. Supply chain, in my opinion, is really not technical.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

across from the Empire State Building in Midtown [and on the same busy street as Macy’s flagship store], would function as a mini warehouse, with limited inventory for same-day delivery within New York, product returns and exchanges, and pickups of online orders. store franchises would also serve as pickup points from January.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

which makes Internet-connected exercise bikes, but also for more traditional manufacturers such as the athletic footwear and apparel company Nike Inc.”[3]. Distributed Warehousing. Overnight delivery is the new norm and two-day delivery is on the envelope of acceptable. .” and Peloton Interactive Inc., ”[3].

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 17, 2024

Jeff Erwin, VP of manufacturing at G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers , has been helping to accelerate the digital transformation while aligning with the company’s goals and mission to improve its operational efficiency and meet customer requirements and regulatory compliance challenges by tracking and measuring performance.

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