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Project Management Software

Demand Unpredictability Ranked Most Challenging Aspect of Supply Chain Planning

The survey revealed that 16.7% of companies do not integrate finance in their planning process, and approximately 20% of companies do not distinguish between demand forecasts and sales targets.

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Excess Capacity in Global Supply Chains Indicate Deteriorating Economic Conditions

Global supplier spare capacity was nearly on par with its zenith during the pandemic in May 2020, rising for a fourth month in succession and indicating a considerable weakening of global economic conditions, the report outlines.

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Container Market Sentiment: It’s a Shipper’s Market

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While the opinion is varied, most respondents (42%) foresee an increase in container prices in the near-term, which is indicative of potential market improvement.

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Material Handling Equipment

Agility, Disruption and Change in Today’s Fulfillment Operations

Material handling professionals must proactively address the solutions in today’s advanced warehouses and distribution centers as they play an increasingly important role in retailers’ efforts to be customer-centric in practice and execution.

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Software Solutions

Brands Need Technology and Services to Succeed in E-Commerce Logistics

Providers that combine tech with services will experience rapid and sustainable growth, and the brands that work with those partners, will benefit from the edge to accelerate their e-commerce around the world and across dozens of digital channels.

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Geopolitical Interruptions and the Opportunity for Supply Chain Planning

Working with a consultancy experienced in multinational supply chain planning can also provide an immediate augment of internal capability and experience.

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Fleet Management

Freight Recession Moving Upmarket: Study

Motive, formerly KeepTruckin

July data showed continued declines in U.S. carriers, but with a key difference; fleets of 5 vehicles or less that are exiting fell by 5%, meaning more exits were mid-sized to larger fleets than in 2023.

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E-Commerce Solutions

Pitney Bowes Study Reveals Post-COVID-19 Effects on Chinese Shipping

Pitney Bowes Inc.

The global parcel volume reached 161 billion in 2022, equivalent to 5,102 parcels shipped every second, marking a 1% increase from 2021, according to data from Pitney Bowes.

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Reverse Logistics

Assessing Your Refrigeration System

A quick guide to optimizing efficiency and reliability in retail food applications.

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Inflation Data Reveals Drop in Online Prices for Eleventh Consecutive Month

Adobe Analytics

Seven categories experienced YoY price increases, including personal care, pet products, grocery, non-prescription drugs, tools/home improvement, medical equipment/supplies and apparel.

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Schneider National Acquires M&M Transport Services, Expands Dedicated Carrier Network

Schneider Logistics

The acquisition further complements Schneider’s dedicated organic growth success and places Schneider on a glidepath toward $1.5 billion in annual dedicated contract revenues and 6,500 dedicated tractors in service.

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RFID in the Warehouse: Driving Fulfilment Efficiency

With RFID technology deployed, retailers can optimize their entire supply chain operations and drive increased fulfillment efficiency, benefiting all stakeholders involved.

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