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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up (December 30th 2024- January 2nd 2025)

Logistics Viewpoints

Lastly, West Central Ag services were acquired by CHS forming a new ag retail business and BSR released its 2025 supply chain outlook. BSR Releases Their Future of Supply Chains 2025 Outlook The Future of Supply Chains 2025 primer by BSR outlines key procurement priorities and forces of change that will shape supply chains.

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Last Mile Delivery Optimization Strategies for 2025

WorkWave

In this article, we will explore these last-mile delivery optimization strategies and the role of route optimization software as we look ahead to industry trends shaping the future of delivery in 2025. Businesses can gather insights through surveys, reviews, and social media interactions.

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Why is Digitization Imperative for Freight Forwarders and Logistics Service Providers?

Talking Logistics

Editors Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, The State of Digitization in Freight Forwarding 2025. The report includes data and insights from a survey conducted in November 2024 with. Read more The post Why is Digitization Imperative for Freight Forwarders and Logistics Service Providers?

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Q2 2025 Index Reflects Rising Confidence Amid Economic Uncertainty

Blue Grace Logistics

Data for the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index is aggregated through a survey of shippers and reflects all freight transportation modes, while correlating growth or shrinkage to the overall industry volume of shipments and the price of products, according to BlueGrace.

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The Role of Flower Logistics in Valentine’s Day 2025: Ensuring Freshness for a Record-Breaking Season

MTS Logistics

Based on an annual survey of the National Retail Federation released in January 2025, American consumers are expected to spend a record $27.5 The post The Role of Flower Logistics in Valentine’s Day 2025: Ensuring Freshness for a Record-Breaking Season appeared first on More Than Shipping. billion on flowers alone.

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Survey: Freight Industry Prepares for Supply Chain Shocks in 2025

Supply Chain Brain

Also expected to throw a wrench into the works in 2025 is an anticipated shift to a more carrier-friendly freight market by the second quarter of the year.

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Two Million Vacant Manufacturing Jobs by 2025…How Can We Tackle the Skills Gap?

GlobalTranz

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Skills Shortages. skilled production workers. researchers. machinists. scientists.