People still matter a lot in making the supply chains function. Train them, educate them, equip them, support them, and pay them for what they are really worth, because the supply chain breaks down without them.
Whether it is flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, or drought that is contributing to the current low water levels in the Panama Canal, weather can disrupt supply chains. Getting ahead of the disaster before it hits starts with building resiliency.
Commerce reported that total August retail sales, at $697.6 billion, were up 0.6% from July to August, and were up 2.5% annually. Total retail sales, from June through August, saw a 2.2% annual increase, it noted. NRF’s calculation of retail sales – which excludes…
Thursday, September 14, 2023 · Brent Dawkins, director of product marketing, QAD
In the global supply chain, trade compliance software plays a critical role in ensuring a company and its products meet the necessary regulations, regardless of the company they are being shipped.
C.H. Robinson is seeing increased trade with Mexico as nearshoring gains steam, so it is adding a new cross-dock logistics facility in Laredo to improve through-put times.
The proliferation of e-commerce and the imperative for an omnichannel fulfillment experience has culminated in the advancement of the final mile. But even that is now being disrupted by technology that puts the customer front and center in the supply chain.
The Services PMI—at 54.5 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth)—increased 1.8%, growing, at a faster rate, for the eighth consecutive month. ISM said that the services sector has seen growth in 38 of the last 39 months, with December 2022 being the one month with a…
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 · Andrew Mohn and Adriele Pradi
Transportation planning for the furniture and home goods industry presents a complex puzzle, and traditional planning methods often fail to account for the inherent randomness and variation in real-world operations.
Saturday, September 2, 2023 · Tom Morgan, Richard Tarpey, Ila Manuj, Kiran Patil and Terry Pohlen
The dynamic nature of supply chains necessitates continuous learning, which can unlock benefits for all involved, including improved service delivery, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage.
FTR’s June Shippers Conditions Index has taken a step back, dropping in June from May’s 8.6 reading, although it still remains strongly positive for shippers.
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