QAD

JULY 16, 2020

Industry makes up about 27% of India’s GDP, and the industrial growth rate of 5.5% puts it in 47 th place for worldwide Industrial growth. Other Important Industries. Financial services, travel and tourism, consulting, telecommunications, real estate, and media and entertainment are also important industries in India.

India 52

India Saudi Arabia Burma UAE 52

Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

All those books would weigh 49,000 kilograms – half the cargo mass of a Boeing 747-200F. Ninety Percent of Everything: Inside Shipping, the Invisible Industry That Puts Clothes on Your Back, Gas in Your Car, and Food on Your Plate by Rose George ( Link ). That’s 56,751 supply chain and logistics books.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Import cargo volume at major retail container ports has been increasing steadily and is on track to meet or surpass last year’s levels. However, finding enough happy little elves to pack and ship all those gifts may prove a tall order. That’s up 23 percent from 2014. unemployment rate.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 12, 2018

Flatbed shipping is known for its cyclical and seasonal trends, fragmented marketplace and carrier demographics, and variability in demand. However, if you’re shipping material on open deck trailers, these topics aren’t the primary drivers of flatbed demand. Securing and protecting cargo. Economic and industry influencers.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The recent decision by Japan’s three largest container companies to merge their shipping operations is yet another symptom of the volatility that is roiling the freight business. So many changes are buffeting the industry that such a mission might seem futile. Deciding whether to ship cargo via the U.S.

Negotiating Skills 48

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptions that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next. At these times of the year, you should see less risk to your standard ocean shipping strategy.

Scenario Planning 106

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In technology news, INTTRA announced a partnership with JDA Software, which will give JDA customers access to INTTRA’s full suite of ocean shipping software, data and services. The company’s overall share of container volume has grown from 22% in 2014 to 24% in recent months.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting Software 100

Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) recently reduced its pre-tax profits forecast , claiming it cannot match the £2.61bn pre-tax profit earned in 2014/15. Supply Chain and Shipping.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

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Freightos

DECEMBER 4, 2015

COP21, the Paris Climate change conference taking place this week got us thinking what the carbon cost was for shipping the TV. A quick check showed that shipping the TV from Taiwan to Nashville (ocean & trucking) led to about 6.7 kg of carbon emissions. The broader climate issue.and freight’s role. It’s not just trucks.

Freight 120

Freight Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing Nashville 120

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Cosco, China Shipping Group in Advanced Merger Talks (WSJ – sub. Port of Long Beach sees highest Q3 cargo volume in history (Cargo Business News). The Air & Sea Division will be significantly strengthened, and DSV will increase its industry specific capabilities across all divisions.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Bigger Container Ships Pose Bigger Risks (WSJ – sub. December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). With more than 30 cargo ships anchored offshore, countless supply chains scrambling, and the prospect of a $2 billion per day hit on the U.S. Robinson’s TMC Division Enters South American Marketplace.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Fetch Robotics Unveils Robotics System for Logistics Industry. Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub. US Navy to accompany US-flagged ships in Persian Gulf after Iran seizes vessel (Fox News). billion USD) in pro-forma trailing 12-month revenue for the year-ended December 31, 2014.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshoremen Warehouse Union (ILWU) have been operating without a contract since the end of June, 2014. If your firm is currently importing cargo from Asia, you know about the challenges faced by what is rapidly becoming a crisis on the West Coast.

Negotiating Skills 120

Negotiating Skills Los Angeles 3PL California 120

Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Hurricane Maria Disrupts the Pharma Industry. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes. When a breakdown in labor negotiations led 20,000 dockworkers to go on strike at two of Washington state's largest ports in October 2014, cargo-laden ships were left stranded as the flow of goods came to a halt for six months.

Pharmaceutical 94

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Elementum

JULY 28, 2015

The trucking industry has turned to technology to address the industry's worsening trucker shortage and labor strike issues while Congress attempts to resolve the problem through legislation. The trucking industry is hugely important for the United States’ supply chain— 67% of all freight in the U.S. was moved by truck in 2014.

Los Angeles 60

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

These two graphs explain why Maersk is splitting its shipping business, which is reeling from overcapacity; from it’s energy business, which is reeling from low oil prices: As Tolstoy observed, “each unhappy family is unhappy it its own way.” Twenty such ships were ordered. billion in 2014.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Shipping Purchasing Skills 120

Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. That was the message of a panel of experts on perishables shipping Wednesday at the AirCargo Americas Conference in Miami. • Disagreements over shipping practices within the industry itself. . • Disagreements over shipping practices within the industry itself.

Cargo 40

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

Industry Week said best-in-class companies are most likely to prepare for dips in markets and geopolitical situations. The Hapag-Lloyd transportation company reported a 65 percent increase in hazardous cargo mislabeling between 2014 and 2015, according to JOC. Preparation is essential. Hershey is a U.S.

Supply Chain Software 52

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

Industry Week said best-in-class companies are most likely to prepare for dips in markets and geopolitical situations. The Hapag-Lloyd transportation company reported a 65 percent increase in hazardous cargo mislabeling between 2014 and 2015, according to JOC. Preparation is essential. Hershey is a U.S.

Supply Chain Software 52

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

JULY 21, 2014

.   The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are vital to the LA economy, not only because they provide a significant number of jobs in the shipping and logistics industries, but also because they give the city itself a competitive edge with regard to shipping times and transportation costs when it comes to operating a global businesses here.

Los Angeles 60

Los Angeles Nicaragua Long Beach Panama 60

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Content Summary: First Self-Sailing Electric Cargo Ship Set to Launch. The ship has a range of roughly 65 nautical miles, and can haul as many as 100 containers at a speed of 12 to 15 knots.

Supply Chain Design Software 101

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Software 101

Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Hurricane Maria Disrupts the Pharma Industry. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes. When a breakdown in labor negotiations led 20,000 dockworkers to go on strike at two of Washington state's largest ports in October 2014, cargo-laden ships were left stranded as the flow of goods came to a halt for six months.

Pharmaceutical 60

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 60

QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Belgium is bordered by France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands, and has a robust shipping infrastructure including multiple ports, making it a perfect location for trade both within the EU and with other geographic regions. Industrial production is growing at about.2 Other Important Industries. Manufacturing in Belgium.

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Elementum

MAY 13, 2015

Before the mega-retailer started shipping goods through Lazaro Cardenas, the KCS had fallen on hard times. As recently as Fall of 2014, the Lorenzo Cardenas-Houston route handled an average of only 10-20 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) a week. Upgrades For the Energy and Mining Industries. freight imports anytime soon.

Mexico 60

Mexico Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Retail 60

Freight Plus

MAY 30, 2018

Greg Ritter, Chief Customer Officer at XPO Logistics, warned of industry shortsightedness, "The larger carriers are consolidating and buying smaller carriers, not for their book of business, but for their drivers." truck driver retirement rates jumped to 33% last year, up from 22% in 2014. According to. FleetOwner.

Negotiating Skills 40

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Elementum

AUGUST 11, 2016

The global trucking industry is currently facing two great challenges for sustainability: to transport a significantly higher volume of goods, and to further develop new means of delivery concepts. On July 20th, Musk unveiled his “Master Plan Deux”, which included the “Tesla Semi” to revolutionize and shake up the trucking industry.

Industrial 60

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Robinson and other Beneficial Cargo Owners (BCOs) participated to ensure that customers’ voices are heard. The lack of drivers add pressure to the industry, especially as it relates to the movement of containers as some terminals have moved from a wheeled to a grounded operation. Anticipate congestion for future peak shipping periods.

Los Angeles 60

Los Angeles Long Beach Negotiating Skills United States 60

MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2015

It appears that ports on the US West Coast are back in full swing after a protracted labor dispute delayed cargo worth billions of dollars and caused untold reputational damage to the companies caught in the crossfire. First, over the next several years, new shipping options will become available to US companies.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

There were 94 total losses reported around the shipping world in 2017, down 4% year-on-year -- the second lowest in 10 years after 2014. In 2017 the downward trend of large shipping losses continued, according to a new survey, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty's (AGCS) Safety & Shipping Review.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 22, 2015

Massive ships. While container terminal operators certainly feel the pressure, freight forwarders and the shipping lines themselves have a few planning puzzles to sort out on their own. Capacity of container ships handled in 2014. Shipping lines alliances. Slow steaming. Alliances and consolidation.

Shipping 120

Shipping Global Industrial Industry 120

CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 11, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptors that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next. At these times of the year, you should see less risk to your standard ocean shipping strategy.

Scenario Planning 34

Scenario Planning Freight Supply Chain Planning BRIC 34

Freightos

APRIL 17, 2016

Brought to you by Freightos , the Internet marketplace of the trillion dollar international freight industry. Overview | Industry Research | Tech Giants | Logistics | On-Demand | On-Demand Food. billion in 2015 (up 125% from 2014). Freightos Industry Research. Key results included: Changing Industry Conditions.

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Elementum

MAY 29, 2015

Shipping giant Maersk posted healthy profits this quarter despite declining freight rates. Maersk must find a way to mitigate recent issues with low shipping rates, overcapacity, and delays. Ships like Maersk’s transport over 95% of the world’s manufactured products, and demand is set to increase 3% - 5% this year.

Purchasing Skills 60

Purchasing Skills Shipping Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies 60

Global Trade Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. Wednesday, 12 February 2014. Cargo monitoring could not only be used to prevent trafficking drugs - but also to prevent smuggling huge amount of money in containers from one country to another. **. International trade is the engine of global prosperity today. Subscribe To.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Read on for what it means for the industry. Cargo Chief. Owned by Roper Industries (S&P 500 company). Uber CEO Travis Kalanick was talking about logistics back in 2014 (although he called it “icing on the cake” back then). The autonomous component does introduce a fundamental industry shift. Established.

Freight 120

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Being focused primarily on cargo transportation services, the TransRussia exhibition demonstrates the full range of industry solutions – from transport and forwarding services to software and equipment for cargo handling. Events cargo Crocus expo Exhibition moscow Russia transportation Transrussia'

Russia 79

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

A traditional viewpoint of manufacturers reveals many flaws in the efficiencies of standard shipping, transportation, and other logistics processes. Let’s take a closer look at this trend and how it affects the manufacturing industry. Where and Why Is the Logistics Industry Growing?

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Waste Reduction Manufacturing 120