Supply Chain Matters

JULY 31, 2023

transportation and logistics services activity. Transportation and logistics services firms are now increasingly acknowledging the reality of this trend. The post Changing Developments in North America Transportation and Logistics first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. He lives The post Yards Are Hard appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Established in 1978, DAT established itself as the go-to source for industry trends and market intelligence for transportation brokers, carriers, shippers, news outlets, and industry analysts. Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio – Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Greenscreens.ai

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

John is Strategic Advisor of Transportation & Logistics at Clarendon Capital , a private equity sponsor focused on developing investment opportunities and providing strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors. Larkin headed up Stifel’s transportation and logistics research effort.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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. To import products from the region, companies will have to document that they aren’t sourced from forced labor.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Such actions were to include mitigation of risks related to China based sourcing, which is now commonly referred to as a China Plus sourcing strategy. That was followed by a public acknowledgement from CEO Tim Cook that the company’s 60 percent sourcing of various production within the country was too much.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

” And now on to this week’s logistics news. Gretchen McCarthy, Target’s chief global supply chain & logistics officer, said Target has to keep up with customer expectations — namely getting online purchases conveniently and quickly. The expansion will also grow Target’s workforce. That’s all for this week.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Kyle is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion , a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry. About Kyle Henderson Kyle Henderson is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion, a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. As a first of its kind agreement in the US, FedEx Express will develop plans to test Elroy Air’s Chaparral autonomous air cargo system within the company’s middle-mile logistics operations, moving shipments between sortation locations. Amazon workers in Staten Island vote to unionize.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 8, 2021

According to Bank of America Securities, chicken commodity prices have doubled this year. And now on to this week’s logistics news. DHL Express said last month it would invest $360 million in upgrading and adding facilities in the Americas and bolstering its freighter fleet to handle surging e-commerce volumes in its network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. America shipped, received and returned 21.2 When the defense industry gets that greenlight, their scramble to source semiconductors and other hard-to-find electronic components could usher in a new wave of supply chain snarls that disrupt production and drive up costs.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Redwood, CA, 20th December 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that Canada’s largest co-operative, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), has gone live with its source-to-contract solution which includes a seamless integration to TealBook, the leading supplier data foundation.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2021

Truck transportation comprises 75% of all freight in Latin America. Currently, the state of the logistics market is measured by the Logistics Performance Index (LPI), a benchmarking tool developed by the World Bank. For instance, Brazil and Colombia both come in at 2.4

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said it was essential to prevent Tokyo, where the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant was spreading, from becoming the source of another wave of infections. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The partnership will kick off by first sourcing Walmart’s California stores with Plenty’s leafy greens from its Compton farm. The post This Week in Logistics News (January 28 – February 3) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Maritime containership giant A.P.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

It introduced the survey we had just launched to determine the perceptions, priorities, and strategic initiatives of today’s supply chain and logistics executives. I believe our findings capture the pulse of North America logistics operations and the executives’ perceptions and priorities going into the second half of 2023.

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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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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2013

A month later, Walmart announced that it will increase its sourcing of US products by $50 billion over the next 10 years. I asked Kevin O’Meara that question last week on Talking Logistics. One is the thought process around best-cost sourcing versus least-cost sourcing. A couple of things have changed. Be Sociable, Share!

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2024

Drive My Way takes the pain out of the process by sourcing pre-qualified candidates who match their specific needs. The Drive My Way team is all about making drivers and employers happy, driving the industry forward, and ultimately, keeping America moving! This gives them the freedom and flexibility to find the perfect fit.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 14, 2023

Bulu solves the challenges that arise at the intersection of the ecommerce order page and warehouse logistics, positioning itself as a subscription-first, full-service 3PL. The company offers a range of services including product sourcing, packaging design, order fulfillment, and customer service management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

I informed our readers that ARC Advisory Group/Logistics Viewpoints is conducting a survey to determine the perceptions, priorities, and strategic initiatives of today’s supply chain and logistics executives. However, I am surprised at the degree that localized sourcing is being considered. More to come!

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CHAINalytics

MARCH 3, 2022

The beer giant partnered with Chainalytics to harmonise its worldwide logistics sourcing efforts. To align its logistics efforts around the world, the brewer explored developing a global logistics procurement … The post Global Brewer Taps Chainalytics to Optimise Transport Logistics Procurement appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

For example, a redundant supply chain may have safety stocks, contingency contracts, multiple sourcing, and diversified networks to ensure the availability and continuity of supply. The port serves as a gateway for exporting coal to Europe, Asia, and South America, as well as importing coal from Canada and Colombia.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

When the groundhog sees his shadow, the belief is that North America will experience an additional six weeks of winter. Brand owner to contract manufacturer or third-party logistics provider to a retailer.) I know of no-means to drive interoperability across make, source, and deliver in a multi-tier network.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

Jorge also has become a leading voice on nearshoring and globalization, contributing insights as an expert source and author to such publications as Forbes, the BBC, Sourcing Journal, Supply & Demand Chain Executive, and FreightWaves. Sustainability – long supply chains produce more green house gases.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

If interested in receiving a full table of contents, please contact Conrad Hanf ( chanf@arcweb.com ) if you are located in North America, Latin America, or Asia; or Ann-Kathrin Blech ( ABlech@ARCweb.com ) if in Europe. In fact, retail and other verticals such as logistics providers (parcel) experienced rapid growth from 2019 – 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2023

In early May, I participated in one of the supply chain industry’s premier events, which attracted more than 3,500 logistics professionals. Rob is Group Director, Planning & Logistics at Coca-Cola North America. Breaking down those silos was the focus of a panel discussion Rob Haddock and I led at the conference.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

Yesterday we spoke about the top motivations and reasons why reshoring in America from offshored facilities has several benefits and what are the statistics of reshoring since 2013. Future Outlook of Reshoring in America. Reshoring in America Outlook in the News & New Polls. Jobs & The Slow Movement of Reshoring.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

.” – Sir Winston Churchill Having just returned from the 2023 Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global conference in Detroit, these words are very fitting to encapsulate the essence of the event. Short-term visibility at the Purchase Order/ASN level is insufficient.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers that were dealing with the China to North America trade lanes were already operating in crisis mode. In terms of trade, these are not critical, single-sourced Tier 1 inputs needed in manufacturing. About 6% account for trading and distribution services and 4% for industrial machinery.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary we address the dichotomy of revisiting supply chain strategic sourcing strategies in the wake of a rapidly changing l landscape of challenges. Strategic Sourcing Shifts Away from China. Basis of Materials Strategic Sourcing. Background. The rest, as they often say, is history.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. He lives in Chicago.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 3, 2021

Our recently launched 2021 Logistics Executive Survey aims to seek out the “New Normal of Logistics.” The survey tracks the pulse of the market as logistics operations are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic to periods of adjustments, redefinition, and eventually a new equilibrium. This in turn effects how companies behave.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2022

Data from Bank of America shows use of the term has spiked to a record level, Read more Reshoring: “The Beginning of De-globalization” or More of the Same? appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. As reported by Dion Rabouin in the Wall Street Journal last week, “top executives at large U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2023

This multinational operates 280 factories and 500 warehouses, that source raw materials from 52,000 suppliers in over 150 countries, processes 25 million customer orders annually, that are then shipped to customers in over 190 nations. Unilever started in North America in 2020.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 4, 2021

Logistics in the city might not be as entertaining as the television show “Sex in the City,” however, topically it’s more important. ” Of course, commuter traffic isn’t the only source of urban traffic congestion. ” Of course, commuter traffic isn’t the only source of urban traffic congestion.

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