Supply Chain by the Numbers
 

-April 24, 2008

  
     
 

The Numbers Worth Knowing this Week in Supply Chain and Logistics

  
     
 

This Week: Demand for Oil Continues to Rise in China; Ocean Carriers Reduce Time for Guaranteed Rates; Carters Reduces Transportation Costs with Rail/Intermodal; Orders Increase for Material Handling Equipment

 
     
 
 
 

8%

Rise in oil demand in China in March, the highest level of growth in 18 months, adding further pressure on global oil supplies.

 
 

 

3

The number of months most ocean carriers are now willing to guarantee rates, down from 6-12 months not long ago.
 
 
15%

The percent increase in rail/intermodal transport this year for children’s apparel maker Carter’s, as the company looks to reduce transportation costs.  

 
 
 
 
8.1%

Growth in orders in the US for material handling equipment in 2007, according to data released this week by the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA).

 
 
 
 
 
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