The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals publishes an annual report on the state of the logistics industry, but people are paying less attention to it.
Logistics costs for U.S. businesses were lower in 2023, but prices remain higher than they were before the pandemic, much like the situation with consumer price inflation.
Los costos logísticos como porcentaje del PIB alcanzan el nivel más alto en 13 años, según el Informe sobre el Estado de la Logística
Logistics spending surged across the board, led by a nearly 40% increase in demand for private fleet or dedicated contract carriage services, the State of Logistics Report says.
Transportation capacity continues to contract at a record pace with rates climbing to historical levels, according to the September Logistics Managers’ Index.
The supply chain continues to be stretched as the peak shipping season bears down. Capacity declines further while rates soar, according to an August survey.
The 32nd version of the venerable report waxes philosophical on why more, not less, logistics spending will be needed.
Growth rates throughout the supply chain cooled in May from recent record highs. However, the latest reading on transportation capacity stepped lower again.
CSCMP President and CEO Rick D. Blasgen will step down March 5 after more than 15 years at the helm.
CSCMP will host next year’s global event in Atlanta in mid-September.
Convoy CEO Dan Lewis’ presentation on Tuesday was titled “Your Problems are Our Obsession: Things I Learned by Sneaking into Warehouses and Camping Outside Truck Stops.”
“Future of work” innovator Eric Termuende opens CSCMP’s 2020 conference explaining how to create successful teams in the new virtual workplace.
Matthew Waller will receive the Distinguished Service Award during EDGE 2020 Live!
The annual “State of Logistics Report” by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals finds a damaged but resilient industry in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bob Costello expects many trucking companies to go out of business before the economy recovers from the recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Ashley Furniture, Kellogg, Republic Plastics and Transport America are reducing empty miles and gaining support for sharing trailer space.
The new Supply Chain Hall of Fame will be located at the University of Arkansas.
Customs and trade facilitation chapter supported at CSCMP Edge 2019.
What is the Logistics Managers Index and why should you care? Anthony Smith explains:
FreightWaves is underscoring its commitment to the beneficial cargo owner community through deeper engagement with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, or CSCMP.
The new IMO regulation reducing ships’ sulfur oxide emissions aims to improve the health of the environment and human population, especially near coasts and ports. This also means increased costs and a shift in strategies for maritime shippers. A panel at the Edge 2019 conference will explore these regulations and their predicted effect on logistics.
Group hopes to set standards for `shippers of choice’.
