Recently, the global supply chain has faced disruptions with the Panama and Suez Canals at the forefront. Let’s look at the intricacies of these challenges, their impact on international trade, and what the global supply chain is projected to look like for the rest of the year.
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Expert Insight: Global Supply Chain Challenges for 2024
By Point To Point on January, 24 2024
Topics: International PortSide Industry News Supply Chain
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2024 State of the North American Supply Chain
By Point To Point on January, 10 2024
In late 2023, we carried out the ninth annual State of the North American Supply Chain Survey. With this survey, we aim to gauge the difficulties encountered by shippers over the course of the year and to develop a clearer perspective on their expectations for the upcoming year. Ultimately, over 1,400 shippers from diverse sectors participated and shared their insights.
Topics: International Industry News Supply Chain Trucking
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4 Supply Chain & Logistics Trends In 2024
By Point To Point on January, 4 2024
As we step into 2024, the landscape of supply chain and logistics continues to evolve, driven by dynamic market trends and technological advancements. In the sections below, we explore four critical trends of transportation and supply chain management that will be increasingly important areas to understand and strategize around in the months and years ahead.
Topics: International Industry News Supply Chain Trucking
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Supply Chain Trends: Micro-Fulfillment, Nearshoring, & Technology
By Point To Point on October, 17 2023
The e-commerce landscape has witnessed a significant transformation over the past few years. In 2022 alone, e-commerce sales in the U.S. exceeded a staggering $1 trillion. This shift has prompted businesses of all types to reevaluate their distribution strategies to meet the ever-growing consumer demand for faster deliveries.
Topics: International Industry News Supply Chain Technology Distribution and Fulfillment
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The Current Digital Transformation of Freight Transportation
By Point To Point on September, 26 2023
While the Greek philosopher Heraclitus might not have had digital technology in mind when he wrote that “change is the only constant in life,” his words certainly ring true in the context of the rapidly evolving technology we see every day.
Topics: Industry News Supply Chain Technology
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Point of View: Warehousing & Distribution In Q4 2023 & Beyond
By Point To Point on September, 19 2023
In a recent interview with Ed Smith, Vice President of Averitt Distribution and Fulfillment, we gained valuable insights into the current state of the warehousing market. In the discussion, Smith highlights the current challenges and shifts in consumer dynamics that are playing out in the marketplace.
Topics: Industry News Supply Chain Distribution and Fulfillment
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NMFC Classification Changes Take Effect April 8
By Point To Point on April, 6 2023
Beginning April 8, 2023, the National Motor Freight Classification® (NMFC) will introduce several changes that are intended to make the NMFC system easier for shippers.
Topics: Industry News
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Nearshoring and Reshoring: Bringing The Supply Chain Back Home
By Point To Point on February, 27 2023
While the global supply chain disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic shined a bright light on the need for companies to bring their manufacturing back to North America, interest in nearshoring and reshoring has been growing steadily for several years.
Topics: International Industry News Supply Chain Cross-Border
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2023 State of the North American Supply Chain Survey Results
By Point To Point on January, 6 2023
In late 2022, nearly 1,800 shippers participated in the 8th annual State of the North American Supply Chain Survey. Respondents were asked a series of questions to gauge the challenges they encountered last year. Additionally, we asked the group what they foresee as their biggest challenges and opportunities in the months ahead.