The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Bob Gill, General Manager, Southeast Asia ARC Advisory Group Bob Gill is responsible for managing ARC Advisory Group’s business operations and market research activities in Southeast Asia. For the supply chain sector, in addition to multiple market studies, ARC publishes the long-running Logistics Viewpoints blog.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

Asia air cargo rates increased 43% to N. True resiliency through digitalization is only achieved when applied end-to-end to each part of a carrier’s – or any logistics professional’s – operations and when worked on in advance. She’s also held executive positions at Optimix Asia and Digital River.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2023

Well, ARC Advisory Group , the owner of Logistics Viewpoints, has been conducting research on the PLC market for decades. And now on to this week’s logistics news. million-square-foot warehouse in Connecticut Flexport announced the acquisition of Shopify Logistics’ assets, including Deliverr. Come on – not a chance!

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Visit our Resource Center Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index : Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) decreased 5% to $1,927/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) were level at $3,079/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) increased 1% to $2,338/FEU. Though Asia – N.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 13, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Once completed, the deal will allow Blue Yonder’s suite of supply chain management and commerce offerings to expand with final mile, returns management, and reverse logistics solutions. Daily market prices to move cargo from Asia to the U.S. Maersk joins FedEx Corp.,

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Reshoring to the US and Europe Accelerating, Now Also Serving CO2 Emission Reduction Objectives by Luc Kremers , Vice President – Asia Pacific, BCI Global Reshoring is accelerating as American and European companies want to de-risk their supply chains from geopolitical developments and supply chain disruptions.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 11, 2015

Last week I explained how individual tastes, compounded by geography, climate and less developed distribution and logistics infrastructure challenge beverage manufacturers in Asia. For this, you need to get smarter about scheduling and smarter about distribution logistics. Now let’s look at the finished goods logistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Presenters: Dr Chris Holmes , Managing Director, IDC Insights Asia Pacific. Stephanie Krishnan , Associate Vice President, IDC Manufacturing & Energy Insights Asia/Pacific. Sampath Kumar Venkataswamy , Senior Research Manager, IDC Manufacturing Insights. supply chain integration with manufacturing operations.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 28, 2015

Over the last three weeks I’ve written about beverage manufacturing in Asia. I explained why manufacturers have to acknowledge the region’s diversity if they want to improve their market penetration and wrote about the problems they will encounter along the way. Piecing together the reverse logistics puzzle.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2024

This hydrogen will play a vital role in fueling sectors like clean logistics, green steel production, and power generation. Among the upcoming plans is the establishment of manufacturing capabilities for megawatt-scale polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyzers dedicated to producing green hydrogen.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

Well, according to Czinger, a Los Angeles-based boutique hypercar manufacturer, that is about to be a possibility. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. That being said, would you go over 280 MPH in a car?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Raw materials, parts and services are currently all running through supply chains and manufacturing processes and emitting GHGs. Digitizing logistics technology is innovating fast. Arcstone sells digital systems to optimize manufacturing. Digitization of processes should include this emissions data going forward.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. China is home to nearly one-third of all global manufacturing, so a prolonged shutdown could certainly have major ramifications on global supply chains. Additive manufacturing , or 3D printing , has been around in one shape or form for a while. That’s all for this week.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Introduction: The Importance of Sustainability in Asia/Pacific Supply Chains. Manufacturers’ digital transformation (DX) efforts are typically focused on driving efficiencies, quality, and innovation. Organisations seek visibility to support daily supply chain operations to increase speed, reliability, and responsiveness.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2021

At the same time, cold chain logistics, one of the most complex divisions of supply chain logistics, is also facing increased regulations and pressure for more accountability throughout the entire supply chain. Even before the increased consumer pressure for faster deliveries, cold chain logistics already faced several challenges.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Earlier this week, the company announced that it will acquire Italy’s Bomi Group, which provides global healthcare logistics services. Exports of strawberries, immensely popular in Asia, also increased by 29.7 UPS continues investments in lucrative healthcare arm. percent to 23.4

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. ” Ford , which has 50 Tier 1 suppliers in China, is working to restart production in the country as manufacturing in major cities such as Shanghai remains snarled by COVID-19 lockdowns. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 7 – 13) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

That said, I am never surprised to hear my otherwise upbeat logistics colleagues express Grinch-like pessimism when it comes to emissions reduction in our industry. These trends should give us some hope that an emissions-free logistics world is indeed emerging! . Optimism springs eternal among some people — myself included!

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s no secret that manufacturing companies around the world are rethinking their supply chain strategies. With shortages occurring in unexpected sectors and lockdown strategies impacting logistics, companies looked at reshoring to stabilize and strengthen their supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Abbott , the largest infant formula manufacturer in the US, reached an agreement with the Food and Drug Administration on Monday to reopen the company’s manufacturing plant in Michigan to help ease a nationwide shortage of baby formula, after the facility was closed due to bacterial contamination.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 25, 2020

Will the trend toward a return to “regional manufacturing” boost volumes in over the road transportation in North America as manufacturers move away from Asian overseas operations? Transportation logistics software solutions play a key role in effectuating this change. This strategy is not without its risks though.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

Global Manufacturing Output Levels Strengthen Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended March on an optimistic footing. Of further significance was the March report indication that the rate of growth in global manufacturing output has accelerated to a 21-month high.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Risk management, however, will become a critical skill for logistics and supply chain management in order to make the right supply chain decisions in these turbulent times. E-commerce boom requires a new urban logistics model. Let’s better understand these 5 megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Porsche looks to advance its efforts against CO2 emissions by calling upon its nearly 1,300 suppliers to only use renewable energy in manufacturing components for its vehicles. Now, furniture makers are seeing a logistics bottleneck create more problems as they try to keep up with demand.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Richard is Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit , a cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology company, dedicated to revolutionizing how businesses manage their shipping and transportation processes. The company works with a wide range of industries, including retail, manufacturing, e-commerce, and healthcare.

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Arena Solutions

MAY 3, 2022

The global shift from traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to vehicles with electrified powertrains is underway, and it’s creating greater complexity for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their supply chains. Once the raw materials are sourced, the final batteries are assembled primarily in Asia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

And now on to this week’s logistics news. RCEP: Asia’s New Trade Pact. The trade partnership includes the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as well as Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand – accounting for the vast majority of Asia Pacific regional economic output.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

As part of LogiSYM Asia Pacific 2022, we had the opportunity to chat with Vittorio Favati, Chief Executive Officer – TVS Supply Chain Solutions GFS. The experience stems from the ground up as an operator, then assuming global roles spanning Asia, Europe, and North America and the journey has been incredibly exciting and fulfilling.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Particularly affected are routes from Asia to Germany, experiencing a remarkable 55% increase in transit times, resulting in an average delay of 12 days. Currently, just 12 percent of chips are made in the United States, with the bulk manufactured in Asia.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In APAC, the concept of innovative-Automation has made OMRON create immense value for the manufacturing segment by solving varied issues in multifarious sectors such as automotive, food & beverage, FMCG, digital and logistics to name just a few. Why the focus on Logistics at this point in time?

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BlueYonder

JULY 11, 2023

In honor of National Logistics Day last month, I had a Blue Yonder Live conversation with Arcadia Cold ’s JD Schwefler , Head of Site Selection & Design Solutions. JD shared his insights into how to have a long-term logistics career and how he and his company leverage technology to improve business outcomes. for storage.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

These events have highlighted a need for agility and have led to significant changes and approaches to managing supply chains across the Asia Pacific region. . By the end of 2022, half of all manufacturing supply chains will see the benefits of supply chain resiliency, resulting in a 10% reduction in disruption impact.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

by Dr Christopher Holmes – Managing Director, IDC Insights Asia Pacific. “By By the end of 2022, half of all manufacturing supply chains will see the benefits of supply chain resiliency, resulting in a 10% reduction in disruption impact.”. The Green Corridor – Optimal Tech for Green Logistics – Making Emissions Visible.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 18, 2020

The impact has been far reaching, and at Logistics Viewpoints, we have documented many areas of concern, including the impact on manufacturing supply chains in Southeast Asia, the automotive and pharmaceutical supply chains, the high-tech supply chain, and the impact on retail.

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