The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Special thanks to Lars Jensen, CEO at Sea Intelligence Consulting and Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos Group for their input and insights for this report. S hipping containers are like scotch. It’s hard to predict what demand will be like for products like these ahead of time. Is ocean freight pricing broken?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

She also said the company planned to ask workers to return to the office five days a week in 2024. Soft demand in Europe and the US led to an overall decline of 7.5 Higher labor costs and lower package demand resulted in fourth-quarter sales and 2024 guidance that missed analysts expectations. After registering a 9.3

Cost Reduction Strategies 238

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the resiliency test. Let’s start here: what is supply chain resilience? What is Supply Chain Resilience? 2020 Was A Year Of Supply Chain Disruption.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 30, 2022

A new study that the SCRC published with GEP examines the increasing pressure that supply chain executives are getting when it comes to responding to supply chain disruptions. This results in significant challenges for organizations seeking to establish a cohesive strategic plan that bridges these three interrelated activities.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 31, 2022

For decades, the global supply chain has been a wonder. The Economist observes, “Supply chains encompass some of the most sophisticated forms of human endeavor.”[1] 2] Yet, as a result of current supply chain snarls, many pundits believe the global supply chain is completely broken. Supply and Demand are Out of Whack.

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 24, 2022

December 2021 - Transportation Market Report. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) ?. Demand and consumption still are exhibiting month-over-month growth, in spite of continuing obstacles. Meeting demand remains a challenge, due to hiring difficulties and a clear cycle of labor turnover at all tiers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This shortage and sudden uptick in demand weren’t something that most can manufacturers were prepared for. What Caused Can Supply-Demand Mismatch.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

Dick’s Sporting Goods Beats Forecast in Q1 But Cautions on Inflation, Supply Chain. North American Transborder Freight up 23.8% in March 2022 from March 2021. Dick’s Sporting Goods reported its Q1 financials this week, beating expectations but lower its outlook. compared to March 2021. billion of freight, up 15.7%

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. Background As our readership is likely aware, this report provides a snapshot of the U.S.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

COVID-19 Ernst & Young LLP conducted a survey of 200 senior-level supply chain executives in late 2020 and 2022. The survey looked at topics including COVID-19 impact on supply chains, priorities in the coming years, and the path to digital supply chains. Read the full report here.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

According to the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2020-2021 a USD 2.4 Muslim (majority) countries in Asia (such as Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia) and several countries in the Middle East are moving to stage 3: the halal supply chain. The result is that brand owner supply chains have different halal practices.

Pharmaceutical 237

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

While those in other sectors sputtered, brands and retailers alike spent much of the year trying to keep up with skyrocketing demand. A new report from the Food Marketing Institute and Boston Consulting Group highlights the effects increased demand had on organizations in the CPG marketplace. cost per case.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The ”end” they refer to – whether it’s forwarding, fulfillment, or platforms for B2B or B2C sales – remains fairly ambiguous, spanning an acquisition of fashion logistics company HUUB in September 2021 to an investment in rapid fashion production company Unmade. Accelerating the shift. Image via StarAir.dk). Enter Big Tech.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Retail returns occur when a customer returns the purchased items to a seller in exchange for a refund, store credit, or a similar product. Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. 83% of consumers with a household income of over $100,000 report that returns are important.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. The network supports downstream channel partners, upstream supply partners, and logistics partners. FedEx Corp. Infor Nexus.

Rail Software 190

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

If 2020 and if 2021 proved anything, it’s that the omni-channel selling environment is here to stay. As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. of all e-commerce sales in the US during 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. When companies want to digitally transform their supply chain capabilities, moving to an integrated business planning process (IBP) is often at the heart of the transformation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 238

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2022

For the second consecutive four-quarter period, the freight market faced continual capacity challenges as the global supply chain wrestled with the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Driving that increased demand was another year of above-average consumption, buoyed by the increasing reliance on e-commerce. percent in November.”

Freight 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Barbara Schielke Chief HR & CSR Officer for Asendia explains how carbon offsetting, emissions reporting per parcel, and supply chain efficiencies are helping retailers green their e-commerce fulfilment. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CARBON REPORTING ARE ON THE HORIZON. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CARBON REPORTING ARE ON THE HORIZON.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary, we make the observation that retail industry sales and operations planning and demand support teams, given the current state of recent business financial performance, need to up their game in supply network inventory management agility and added responsiveness. .

Inventory Management Software 52

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2023

The supply chain is notorious for the amount of paperwork required to move products around the globe. Nevertheless, the information contained in that paperwork is critical for the supply chain’s smooth operation. “In Which is why robotic process automation (RPA) can play an important supply chain role.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

A case in point is Tesla, the electric car manufacturer, which reported carbon credit sales of $518 million in the first quarter of 2021, with the majority of purchases coming from other automakers! Transforming Operating and Communication Protocols in the Supply Chain with Business Rugged Devices. Closing the Loop.

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Such an outcome has significant implications for supply chain sustainability. Is just transition another short-lived buzzword that will have minimal impact on supply chain operations, or is it something more substantial? If this prediction turns out to be true, what are the implications for supply chain sustainability?

Sustainability 52

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. Supply chain strategy, process, talent and enabling technologies each play important roles. The supply chain supporting the delivery of equipment is the de-facto facilitator of this business model.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest quantitative data related to global manufacturing PMI activity levels for April. The report authors noted that this index, when calculated without the impact of China would have posted a 53.2 reported for March. reported for March. reported for March.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Scope 2 emissions are generated by other companies that supply your power. If you purchased trucks for your shipping fleet, how much carbon was emitted in making those vehicles? Calculating and Reporting Carbon Emissions. In order to do that they will always report emissions as a percentage improvement verses a baseline.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

.” Most people think of RPA in association with back office work; however, supply chain professionals are showing increasing interest in the technology. RPA in the supply chain. The system provides 24/7, 365, engagement across supply chain networks. Automates B2B processes that would cost more if conducted manually.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The past few years have been chaotic and disruptive to the supply chain. However, the instability around the risk of recession remains, and knowing the top supply chain trends to watch in 2023 will help your organization prioritize operations and succeed. Cybersecurity risks are a prevalent fact in today’s supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology column reflects a number of significant recent announcements that depict an ongoing active cycle of tech developments. Our most recent edition of this column was on November 3 and f eatured project44’s raising of an additional $420 million investment round.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Last year’s supply chain program include two days of sessions by practitioners – executives from companies like Ahold Delhaize, AGCO, and Radwell International– on the real-world problems associated with the digital transformations they have gone through and continue to go through. SVT Robotics Raises $25 Million in Funding.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Thomson Reuters purchased the global trade compliance vendor Integration Point in 2018. Many multinationals have engineered their global supply chains to minimize taxation by creating subsidiaries in low taxation nations like Switzerland, Ireland, and Singapore. Every customer seems to want to manage them differently.”

Global 179

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Supply chain management involves the transportation of freight between locations, and load matching is a small but critical aspect that drives supply chain efficiency. Load matching can be understood as the pairing of freight with the most suitable transportation carriers. compared to 2021, reaching $2.251 per mile.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Learn how to secure top-tier warehouse space and SLA’s without paying peak season premiums or getting locked into a long-term contract. The 2021 holiday season’s supply chain disruptions have made headlines and attracted attention from merchants and consumers alike. Labor is also in high demand.

Warehousing 52

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Locus

APRIL 13, 2023

as of Jan 2021 compared to other Middle Eastern countries. Advanced analytical insights: With advanced supply chain analytics from Locus’ offerings, businesses can solve many inefficiencies, complexities, and bottlenecks that make their last-mile delivery expensive.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 29, 2021

Over the past year, major disruptions from the global pandemic, severe weather, capacity shortages, the Suez Canal blockage, and more, have reinforced the vital importance of supply chains, but also shined a public spotlight on their fragility in some cases. Robinson , helps you see your global supply chain in one place.

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