The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article we will focus on another key development in the shipping industry: Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs). The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The global supply chain industry has by default, a large environmental impact, through its carbon footprint. As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. We pledge to adopt better ways of doing business with the aim of becoming an industry standard.

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E2open

JANUARY 19, 2023

Latest report highlights how lessened demand for goods from Asia has continued to reduce port congestion, resulting in an average eight-day decrease in total time from booking to receipt compared to the year-ago period. This is a dramatic eight-day global average decline from the same quarter last year.

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Resilinc

MARCH 28, 2023

February 2023 saw supply chain struggles continue across Asia and Europe due to dwindling energy supplies, ongoing effects of COVID-19, high inflation, and more. Asia Energy Crisis Currently, both China and Pakistan are suffering a major energy crunch from dwindling energy supplies and high global gas prices.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 21, 2021

A panel moderated by Miklos Horvath, Director of The European Freight and Logistics Leaders’ Forum and Co-moderated by Philip Evans, Secretary-General of The European Freight and Logistics Leaders’ Forum. Panellists: Bjoern Neal Kirchner, Corporate Vice President Supply Chain Management at Henkel.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 3, 2021

The global semiconductor shortage and other supply chain troubles will be a focus of Vice President Kamala Harris’s trip to Southeast Asia later this month, where she also aims to shore up U.S. relations with countries at China’s doorstep.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains. The trade war is now part of the “new normal,” and this has created a global ripple effect. Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains. Conclusion.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Global Trade Authority Rob Garrison, CEO and Co-Founder of Mercado Labs, shares insights from over 30 years of supply chain experience working with a variety of Fortune 500 companies. Here, he explains what caused current global supply chain disruptions, and shares the five steps needed to overcome today’s supply chain issues.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 21, 2021

A presentation by David Strauss, Global Director, Strategic Partner Development from E2open. Synopsis: The disruption of the 2020 global pandemic, reinforced visibility as a dominant topic in supply chain. And, more recently, the downstream economic impact from the Suez Canal delays emphasized the need for looking beyond the surface.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 10, 2024

F49 will develop international standards for the appropriate sharing and use of digital information to enhance end-to-end visibility in the global supply chain. This report also aligns with my p revious blog that identifies the risks of Chinese ownership of global ports and terminals.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Visit our Resource Center Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) decreased 5% to $1,778/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 8% to $2,650/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) fell 4% to $1,751/FEU. Freightos Air Index data show Asia – N.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 22, 2023

The country has a fleet of nuclear icebreakers, which can help open up and control Arctic trade routes, making trade between Asia and the West faster and cheaper. Russia’s strategic location between Europe and Asia places it in a vital position for trade. However, this also promotes global warming.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The post Expect Uncertainty for Inbound Shipments into Asia and China appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Robinson’s coverage of these and other disruptions has focused on what it means for companies shipping into North America. But these same disruptions are also […].

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2022

Radu is the Managing Director Asia Pacific & Europe of Alcott Global and the Global Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Practice. Alcott Global provides Executive Search solutions for the world’s top companies in eCommerce, supply chain, logistics, and tech in transportation. About Alcott Global.

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Multichannel Merchant

OCTOBER 14, 2022

TikTok is looking to create a global logistics infrastructure, including in the U.S., International locales are concentrated in Asia, including Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Madrid, São Paulo, London and Manila. Europe and Asia. Globally appeared first on Multichannel Merchant.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides readers a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series in providing highlights on reported March 2024, and Q1-2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Strengthen Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P.

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QAD

JANUARY 17, 2023

For global manufacturers, managing logistics across various locations, countries and regions, as well as carriers, is no easy task. Add to that the fact that disruption has been ever present the past two years and global trade is getting even more complex. Geopolitical maneuvering is beyond the control of global shippers.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Today, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) issued its latest forecast update on overall global trade, and the narrative is not encouraging or optimistic. Global trade is reportedly set to contract by 5 percent in 2023 compared to 2002, amounting to upwards of $30.7 This level represents a contraction of $1.5

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Adexa

MARCH 10, 2020

the leading provider of intelligent AI-powered S&OP and S&OE for supply chain optimization and digitalization, today announced partnership with Unimas Consulting for superior support of its clients in South East Asia and beyond. Our methodology incorporates Global best practices and networks of industry experts. About Adexa.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Visit our Resource Center Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index : Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) decreased 1% to $1,866/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 5% to $2,884/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) fell 9% to $1,818/FEU. Asia – N.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of the realities of higher number of vessels among global ocean container shipping lines meeting contracting shipping demand levels that are now leading to headcount and schedule reductions. Background Ocean container shipping and logistics are the lifeblood of global supply chain movements.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 29, 2023

This meant a huge movement of goods from East Asia to Western Europe and America, creating an asymmetry in demand as well as freight rates. This shift is more prominent in North America as they have typically, bigger houses and therefore, more scope for concepts such as a home gym and home office.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2022

This global market has been growing extremely fast and I forecast it continue growing at a rapid pace. ARC expects the global mobile warehouse robotics market to grow at such a rapid pace that it will need to draw upon labor from similar industries that employ those with applicable or transferrable skills. Asia as an Early Mover.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Visit our Resource Center Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 4% to $1,564/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) climbed 3% to $2,213/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices(FBX13 Weekly) fell 2% to $1,370/FEU. Asia – N. Asia – N.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 28, 2014

We all know that supply chains are becoming more and more global, but how often can we actually see them becoming more global? The site vox.com has compiled 38 maps that explain the global economy. 1: How Sugar Circulates Globally. Asia’s increasingly dominate role in manufacturing is evident here. #4

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 29, 2020

When media outlets like The Economist and Financial Times start publishing eulogies for globalization, you know something has changed on the world stage. Economist journalists bluntly ask, “Has covid-19 killed globalization?”[1] ”[1] They note, “Even before the pandemic, globalization was in trouble.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Prince Rupert, for instance, is the closest North American port to Asia due to the curvature of the Earth, and is more than 68 hours closer to Shanghai by boat than Los Angeles, according to its port authority [emphasis mine]. The post Canadian Ports: A Fast Lane for Asia-U.S. ports have also spurred some shippers to look north. .

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of February 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which appear to indicate some stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. percentage points below January’s value of 48.8.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a further global supply chain assessment in the highlighting and added insights on reported October 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. down from the 49.2

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This webinar was presented by CargoNow, in collaboration with GeTS (Global e-Trade Services). The complexity levels of regional & global trade, makes digital platforms indispensable for success. Ng Chee Kheong Vice President GeTS Asia – “You must leverage on the available platforms to bring you closer to the world”.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and Capgemini, a global IT services and consulting firm, today announced that after a comprehensive evaluation of available technology solutions, the Volkswagen Group has chosen Ivalua’s platform to digitize its global indirect procurement processes for the Group’s entire brand portfolio.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Healthcare Distribution is Driving Itself Into a More Environmentally Friendly Direction Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine now!

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. The overall volatility was punctuated by shortages that were themselves brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The third trend is that global trade growth appears to be gradually slowing. Source: J.P.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

by Stephanie Krishnan – Associate Vice President, IDC Manufacturing & Energy Insights Asia/Pacific, IDC Asia/Pacific. “By By 2025, to improve long-term supply chain profitability, 60% of manufacturers in global supply chains will invest in software tools to support sustainability and circular economy business models.”.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

HP released a statement on Monday in conjunction with the Nikkei report indicating that the PC maker was expanding production in Southeast Asia and elsewhere, including Mexico. The post Report- Hewlett Packard Modifying Global Sourcing Strategy first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

This week the World Bank released its latest June forecast of its Semiannual Global Economic Prospects Report. This latest forecast indicates that the global economy will grow by 2.1 That compares with a global growth rate of 3.1 In the not so optimistic category, the bank revised its 2024 global growth forecast to 2.4

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 26, 2022

China’s stringent rules to curb COVID-19 are about to unleash another wave of summer chaos on supply chains between Asia, the U.S. and Europe.

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