Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The planners could choose to switch cargo from a slow-moving ship to air, for example. The data from Infor Nexus also helps the transportation teams do better carrier sourcing. These procurement professionals can look at how forwarders and carriers are performing by lane, and what the performance trends are for these partners.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

He is also an Adjunct Professor with UTM Azman Hashim International Business School in Malaysia, conducting research on halal procurement strategy, halal supply chain management, and halal risk and reputation management. This trend is also better known as the evolution of halal or when applied to an organisation: the corporate halal maturity.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

IDC also forecasts that by 2023, 30 percent of Asian enterprises will ship freight using a SaaS-enabled platform, resulting in improved efficiencies in load matching and reduced shipping costs. Dynamic routing has empowered logistics providers to consider plans B, C and D, offering alternative options of ocean and air freight cargo.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 13, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions and that was reinforced by the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index (LMI) reaching its lowest level lowest level in six and one-half years. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

In our recently published 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Now, with the termination of the largest alliance by influence and volume, carriers likely seek to go their separate ways in services strategies.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

The advent of containerization heralded a revolution in cargo handling techniques, the ramifications of which are still influencing maritime trade all over the world today. Source: project44 Monthly report. ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach which saw their busiest March on record, handling a combined 898,287 TEU’s. from 4%.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 13, 2023

West Coast dockworkers who recently reached a tentative labor contract agreement were refusing to unload cargo that was originally destined to Canadian markets as a gesture of solidarity. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The sub-text of this report is that much of the cargo that has been planned for either back-to-school, fall, and holiday related fulfillment is either in-transit or mostly already arrived at warehouses. The report’s cited data from the Freightos Baltic Index indicates that shipment of a 40-foot container from China to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. percent drop in cargo volumes. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

Last year we noted that the out of sync theme was refreshingly more candid in depicting the challenges and ills of the logistics and transportation services sector and the need for new thinking and added emphasis on shipper and cargo holder value and service’s needs. All of above stated, U.S. Rail The U.S. Of the total U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2023

However, a recent development has been a statement from UPS aircraft pilots, members of a different labor union, that they intend to honor any picket lines and refuse to operate cargo flights if Teamsters union members actually walk out. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. As some component lead times push into 2023, the shortage is expected to last 24 months before it recedes – similar to the chip shortage of 2008-2009.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our May 12, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis capsule of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news. This tie-up is reportedly expected to close by the end of 2023. America-centric is a big differentiator for us with customers, with investors.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. FedEx also plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery, partnering with Elroy Air. Walgreens to offer Wing drone delivery in suburban Dallas. Mexican factories gain in supply chain revamps.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Thus far hundreds of flights in the region have been cancelled, stranding passengers and air cargo. Various industry procurement, product management and operations teams will likely be monitoring the effects of all of these significant storms in the days and weeks to come. All rights reserved. All rights reserved.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 25, 2024

These tech tools may also use crowd-sourced carriers or traditional ones. According to Amazon, Amazon Business achieved $35 billion in annualized sales in 2023. “Amazon Business supports integrations with Coupa and over 100 other procurement, payments, and ERP systems. Air Force according to an Amazon blog post.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 23, 2023

Added safety and health protections are also included that outline installation of vehicle air conditioning and cargo ventilation in all larger delivery vehicles, sprinter vans, and package cars purchased after Jan. All existing delivery vehicles will be equipped with two fans and air induction vents in cargo compartments.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2023

more per hour in 2023, and $7.50 Added safety and health protections, to include vehicle air conditioning and cargo ventilation in all larger delivery vehicles, sprinter vans, and package cars purchased after Jan. All existing delivery vehicles will be equipped with two fans and air induction vents in cargo compartments.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2023

But shipping industry sources now indicate that negotiations deteriorated last week over the scope of expected dockworker wage increases. Reportedly, one terminal at the Port of Los Angeles cancelled cargo movement operations on Monday of this week while two terminals at the Post of Long Beach closed. So, what else is new?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 16, 2023

bound cargo. ” © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Maritime Commission had earlier opposed the merger, saying that ports and intermodal railway systems in Canada will disproportionally benefit at the expense of their U.S. counterparts from the transport of U.S.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Adidas @adidas Adidas is expected to move nearly 20% of its production to more automated factories by 2023 , many of them potentially proprietary. Strategies include sourcing more items directly from manufacturers to improve margins, SKU rationalization and space reduction, “show more carry less” and assisted-store ordering.

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Resilinc

MARCH 12, 2024

In 2023—if it wasn’t already—geopolitics became top of mind for every procurement professional. This year, managers and procurement professionals must stay incredibly diligent when it comes to the latest news. supply chain resilience was a key focus in 2023. Energy Information Administration ). Tom notes, “The U.S.

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