Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Media sources are filled with prognostication. And Logistics Viewpoints has a history of its own supply chain predictions for the year ahead. This volatility has increased public and corporate attention and appreciation for supply chain and logistics. This is surely a positive for the field.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Record robot orders in 2021. percent in 2021. Earlier this week, FedEx announced a partnership with eight historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to build a pipeline of logistics and supply chain professionals. UPS Q4 earnings jump 35 percent.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

More Resources Home The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo Eytan Buchman April 25, 2024 Navigating New Horizons: The Impact of Fast Fashion on Air Cargo Rates & Dynamics The intersection of fast fashion, globalized retail e-commerce, and air cargo logistics is coming to a head with Temu and Shein’s entrance to the US market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The logistics provider has already deployed 3,000 AMRs globally with over 2,000 in North America. The logistics provider will use the expanded fleet to improve worker productivity, order accuracy, speed, and efficiency. The audit determined that CPW emitted 1.2

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] By 1956, the first container ship sailed from the port of New Jersey to Texas.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

Logistics Procurement – Performance Management by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Shortly after the outset of COVID, in early 2020, supply chains have been disrupted across the globe. Logistics Managers need to address other elements namely: How do we measure ocean freight spending against market levels?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology. trillion in 2021, up from $4.2 trillion in 2021, up from $4.2 A 2021 McKinsey study, that when delivery times are too long, almost half of omnichannel consumers will shop elsewhere. trillion by 2025. trillion by 2025.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. Material Handling & Logistics ). In 2021, 87% of Americans were negatively impacted by the supply chain. Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). Chain Store Age ).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Staten Island workers could challenge the company’s current labor model, which is the backbone of its Prime two-day shipping promise. Chipotle had planned to sell all third-party certified humane chicken by the end of 2021. Amazon workers in Staten Island vote to unionize.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Why Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategies Are Winning in 2022 by Lindsay Schuemann , Marketing Manager at Enveyo Two years. Better sourcing processes, how to implement omnichannel fulfilment, and creative solutions for labour shortages. They’re shipping companies. The shipping experience now defines the shopping experience.

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QAD

JANUARY 4, 2022

The Oxford Languages and Merriam-Webster dictionary folks have advanced “Vax/vaccine” as 2021’s word of the year, but we think it really should be “disruption.” 2021: A Year of Continued Disruption…for All Industries. International and domestic shipping disruptions. Fragile planning and production processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 8, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Companies like Home Depot and Costco have turned to renting their own container ships to prevent delays. The company is turning to bulk shipping vessels amid the ongoing shipping crisis. The company is currently using three of these ships to transport manufacturing materials.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Shipping freight across the world is a complex matter. Billing inaccuracy and payment challenges are massive problems in the logistics industry. A 2021 Cargo Owners and freight forwarders survey, confirms this. It is clear that complex, manual payment processes are critical sources of costly mistakes and over billing.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

You’ve seen the Suez Canal memes, you know furniture is taking way longer than usual to get to your door, and you may have even heard about Pelotons shipped by air to reduce delivery times. While the cure for COVID is well on its way, there is no vaccine for what’s afflicting container shipping. Logistics is global.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 23, 2020

”[3] Mariia Deresh, a content provider at PLS Logistics Services, adds, “After the pandemic hit, everyone is talking about building resilience … but behind resilience, there is supply chain visibility. Durbha predicts resiliency will remain a hot topic in 2021. ”[4]. .”[8] ” Blockchain.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 20, 2022

From lockdown-induced purchasing highs, soaring logistics costs and supply chain snarls to waning demand, soaring inflation, and fears of recession – there has never been a dull moment. . The role logistics costs have played in increased or decreasing inflation is now more relevant than ever. . Sources: U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Year-over-year 2021 saw the fastest 3PL growth since Armstrong began estimating the market size in 1995. Year-over-year 2021 saw the fastest 3PL growth since Armstrong began estimating the market size in 1995. In the next 40 years, the answer is (most likely) a definitive no.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

With extensive experience in transportation, logistics and supply chain, Hollister’s leadership and institutional expertise solidify SwanLeap’s position as the leading provider of end-to-end transportation technology. SwanLeap was acquired by Transportation Insight HoldCo in November, 2021. About Transportation Insight HoldCo.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 15, 2021

I loved the summary in the Economist article published on July 3, 2021, The Long Goodbye to COVID 19. Today’s supply chains assume that logistics is readily available. The rude awakening is that Supply Chain Leaders have no ability to manage logistics as a constraint. Economist July 3, 2021. Globally, 39.3%

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In episode six of Be Ready for Anything, ToolsGroup’s Pre-Sales Manager for Europe, Birger Klinke, talks about what retailers should expect in 2021 and how they can leverage probabilistic forecasting and automation to adjust to a changing marketplace. What do you predict will be different for retailers in 2021? Transcript.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Suez Canal News Update The Suez Canal is a crucial lane for global shipping, with 50-60 vessels of all types transiting each day for about 19,000 per year, including about 30% of global container traffic and more than a million barrels of crude oil per day. Live map of Suez Canal and Red Sea, Dec.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our readers with a further update on the ongoing Red Sea shipping disruption including added context and implications. Background Just before the Christmas 2023 holiday, Supply Chain Matters alerted our readers to rather troubling signs for another global-wide shipping disruption. East Coast.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Freight Rates 2019-2021. meters, to accommodate ships with 20 rows of containers) and 15.2

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Recent trends, from rate fluctuations to tight capacity, have underscored the need look deeper at shipping networks, whether plumbing for more efficient routes or revisiting carrier contracts. The focus on visibility has generated an onslaught of transportation data — often from numerous sources. What is Shipping Data?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. The only bright note is that shipping costs will be a fraction of what they were over the last several years. Source: Descartes Datamyne. Figure 1: U.S.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

His Kickstarter campaign launched in January of 2021 and raised over $3 million dollars. . You can hear the full interview with Conor in our podcast series, Ship Happens. . Between September 2019 and September 2021, the cost of shipping a 40’ container from China to the US West Coast had increased from $1,500 to $20,586.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

The Initial Hurdle: 2021’ Freight Fiasco During the COVID-19 pandemic, Conor from Fort Toys , like many other entrepreneurs, found himself dealing with skyrocketing demand… and skyrocketing freight costs. This was terrible news for a company now on the hook to ship to kids who were suddenly cooped up and hankering for a fort.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. International trade and logistics were stalled with the volume of global trade in goods down by 17.7% Automation. Focus on eCommerce. Automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The growth comes despite increased US regulatory scrutiny of such charges, highlighted by the June passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA), a U.S. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 2 – 8) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. This is not normal.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Matt is the Co-Founder and CEO of popcapacity , which is dedicated to simplifying the process for sourcing warehouse space. Matt shifted to logistics sales and became a very successful agent for BlueGrace. Popcapacity leverages technology to simplify the process of sourcing warehouse space. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. The logistics business, is predominantly a network business driven by our employees. Keeping that in mind, CEVA Logistics aspires to ensure the protection and professional development of our employees.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Identifying sources of Carbon emissions. These are classified into sources of emissions as Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3. These are considered “indirect” greenhouse gas sources. Scope 3 emissions are the amount of carbon emitted by vendors and suppliers in your value chain, another indirect source. Challenges.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Top View Cargo containers ship logistics transportation Container Ship Vessel Cargo Carrier. import export logistic international export and import services export products worldwide. The Importance of E-Commerce Shipping and Logistics in EU Transportation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

EFFICIENCY IS NO SMALL MATTER – DNV, an international society that conducts research on decarbonization, recently released its energy transition outlook for 2021. Digitizing logistics technology is innovating fast. In one case the fuel and emissions per kilogram shipped was actually halved for a customer!

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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Resilinc

MARCH 22, 2022

Our 2021 Annual Report is here! Covered topics included the supply chain tumult of 2021, trends affecting key commodities like aluminum, silicon, and cobalt, and the evolving risk landscape for reshoring, cybersecurity, ESG issues, and more. Download our 2021 Annual Report. The post Resilinc’s 2021 Annual Report is live!

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