Latest posts about Inflation
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Explaining hoarding for the Post-COVID inflation for goods
March 15, 2024
Did the fear of product shortages contribute to the rapid price increases?
Services economy gets off to a solid start in 2024, reports ISM
February 5, 2024
The Services PMI, at 53.4 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth), was up 2.9% in January, growing, at a faster rate, for the 13th consecutive month. This marks growth in 43 of the last 44 months, with December 2022 being the one month with a decline over that period. ISM added that the overall economy, like the January Services PMI, saw growth, at a faster rate, for the 13th consecutive month as well.
DispatchTrack survey finds economy, rising costs worry logistics pros
December 8, 2023
Many businesses expect operational expenses to continue rising amid a muddy economic future.
Freight economy review with Matt Muenster, Chief Economist, Breakthrough
December 6, 2023
In this podcast, Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviews Matt Muenster, Chief Economist for Green Bay, Wisc.-based Breakthrough, an innovator in transportation management, dedicated to creating transparent and fair strategies for the world’s leading shippers.
Freight economy review with Matt Muenster, Chief Economist, Breakthrough
December 4, 2023
In this podcast, Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviews Matt Muenster, Chief Economist for Green Bay, Wisc.-based Breakthrough, an innovator in transportation management, dedicated to creating transparent and fair strategies for the world’s leading shippers.
Innovation heads up as firms invest more into supply chain
November 30, 2023
Report from Catena Solutions finds the average investment has nearly doubled year-over-year.
Q&A: Chris Jamroz, CEO, Roadrunner
November 29, 2023
Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Chris Jamroz, CEO of Downers Grove, Ill.-based Roadrunner, a national less-than-truckload (LTL) services provider, with a focus on long-haul metro-to-metro shipping. Jamroz provided his insights on the state of the freight economy, the current less-than-truckload landscape, and Roadrunner's future plans, among other topics.
Ocean Cargo Market Review with Jon Monroe
November 16, 2023
In this podcast, Logistics Management and Peerless Media Supply Chain Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviews Jon Monroe, president and founder of Jon Monroe Consulting.
Amazon Business Survey points to procurement budgets on the rise for 2024
November 16, 2023
Third Annual State of Procurement survey finds majority say spending increases are planned.
Ocean Cargo Market Review with Jon Monroe
November 14, 2023
In this podcast, Logistics Management and Peerless Media Supply Chain Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviews Jon Monroe, president and founder of Jon Monroe Consulting.
Breakthrough’s Chief Economist addresses impact of Q3 GDP reading on logistics and shippers’ strategies
November 8, 2023
Logistics Management (LM) Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Matt Muenster, Chief Economist for Green Bay, Wisc.-based Breakthrough, an innovator in transportation management, dedicated to creating transparent and fair strategies for the world’s leading shippers. Muenster provided Berman with an overview of the impact of the recently-issued third quarter GDP estimate and its impact on logistics and supply chain strategies.
NRF calls for solid 2023 Holiday Season retail sales
November 2, 2023
NRF’s holiday sales forecast numbers are optimistic and positive, with 2023 holiday season retail sales pegged to be up 3%-to-4% annually, coming in between $957.3 billion and $966.6 billion.
DHL survey addresses SMEs holiday season planning and challenges
October 17, 2023
DHL observed that in recent years, SMEs have been up against a whole host of challenges, including—pandemic-driven global supply chain disruptions and labor shortages; inflation; and shifts in consumer demand—all things that have forced U.S.-based SMEs “to adapt to and navigate the changing landscape throughout the year and especially during the holidays.”
Is a manufacturing supercycle on the way?
October 3, 2023
Thanks to a trio of bills passed in the past few years, investment in U.S. manufacturing is at all-time highs, and that means the economy could be poised to take off again.
How Digital Commerce Can Survive and Thrive in Times of Inflation
September 5, 2023
According to a recent analysis by the New York Times, inflation is down from its painful peak “but remains uncomfortably rapid.” With rising supply chain and operating costs—plus evolving consumer demands—commerce businesses feel the pressure to adapt. How can you survive and thrive? In this blog post, we’ll explore the impact of inflation on digital commerce. We’ll also discuss a top strategy to help you push through the challenge and come out on top.