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Want to join the conversation? FOLLOW US: linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics facebook.com/InboundLogistics twitter.com/ILMagazine youtube.com/user/InboundLogistics inboundlogistics.com/podcast DROP US A LINE: editorial@inboundlogistics.com 2025 in a Nutshell Geopolitical events and de-globalization policies will de ne the year ahead: 1. Rising tensions between the United States, China, Russia, and the Middle East 2. Cyber attacks 3. Export restrictions 4. Tariff increases and retaliation by the impacted countries 5. Moves toward reshoring and nearshoring 6. Increase in in ation 7. Birth of new economic blocks and trade agreements 8. Supply chain coordination in the West –Omar Kazzaz Founder and CEO, Kazzaz Advisory Group Re: October 2024 Good Question: What supply chain term will be top of mind in 2025? (bit.ly/IL_GQ_1024) Recommerce. More retailers and brands will embrace the secondary resale market and a more circular economy. With record return rates, warehouses full of excess inventory, and pressure to of oad items sustainably while recouping value, companies should incorporate tech-driven recommerce solutions as part of their reverse supply chain operations. –Marcus Shen CEO, B-Stock Route optimization. When done correctly it lowers cost—both fuel and labor—and improves delivery speed, increases volume, and lowers CO2e.
Re: POLL: What’s your top supply chain goal for 2025? (LinkedIn 12/31/24)
Re: Happy National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! (LinkedIn 9/17/24)
@TransAudit: Thank you to all of the hard-working truck drivers who deliver our food, birthday presents and medicine! @Miracle Tech Logistics and Supply Chain: Thank you to all the truck drivers for your hard work and dedication. You keep the world moving! Re: Linear vs. circular supply chains: Who wins in 2024? (LinkedIn 7/8/24) @Ashu Kashyap: In 2024, the debate between linear and circular supply chains continues to evolve, with increasing emphasis on circularity across various industries, particularly in apparel. Re: 10 tips for developing long-term 3PL partnerships (X 1/1/25) @Phoenix Logistics: These tips can help you establish a long-term, mutually bene cial relationship with your 3PL. @Hiram Hartnett: Collaboration is table stakes for sure, but often overlooked by key stakeholders. Great read. Re: Does your WMS pass the test? (X 12/23/24) @TimDishes: WMS testing is crucial for successful implementation; great insight from this newsletter. Re: 2024 Top 100 Logistics IT Providers list is live now! (Instagram 3/28/24) @4qlsolutions: Congratulations to all of these providers!
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Cut costs & improve ef ciency
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Push supplier diversi cation
Re: What can we expect to happen as a result of the historic ILA port strike? (LinkedIn 10/2/24) @Jacqueline Diaz: Even with advance notice of the strike, we’re seeing signi cant disruptions across the supply chain… This shows how critical it is to be prepared. Supply chains need to be proactive and not reactive . Good thing we live in a modern world where platforms can inject a contextual intelligence layer into the visibility control tower.
@PAXAFE: Some tough decisions
ahead, not just shippers but for every part of the supply chain feeling the cascading impact.
–Raj Ramanan CEO, Jitsu
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