Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

The digitization of commerce created a path for giants like Amazon and Alibaba to dominate their respective storefront/fulfillment and sourcing roles in the market. Tariffs of course have impacted enterprise US businesses in tangible ways including higher costs to purchase imported goods and reductions in US manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. We have already covered the top 6 trends for 2016 in manufacturing. Start today by re-imagining your supply chain.

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Gravity Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2020

Leveraging the power of data ensures you not only know where your inventory is but also the status of all the components and products en route from manufacturer to the final destination at any given time. overall environmental/health status of cargo. Our products support industry needs, spanning areas such as: Sourcing.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

Source: Statista.com. A series of unfortunate events. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. Planning : Processes are designed to reduce emissions and meet demand with ethical sourcing. Ethical sourcing of goods. parts per million, in comparison to the 1960 levels of 316.91

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American Global Logistics

MARCH 5, 2024

So, we’ve written numerous posts about these events to help you make sense of those disruptions. As of late February 2024, CMA CGM is now shipping cargo through the Red Sea trade route. Consumers have seen their purchasing power eroded. Cybercriminals are using new tools and techniques to target logistics companies.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

The diamond and gold, tea and coffee, beverage, food, and automotive industries all have participants with blockchain applications under test, operating as pilots, or implemented as digital solutions to improve supply chain operations. So how well is blockchain living up to commercial and organizational expectations?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Capacity fell by 3 percent, and up to $14 billion in cargo was unable to dock. Extreme Weather Events. Source raw materials from reclamation centers where possible. This may include the devotion of resources to maintain operability, use of cloud-based tools and more. Supplier consistency applies to manufacturers as well.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 19, 2021

While these may be short term measures it does raise the strategic question as to whether companies should in-source their logistics and continue to charter ships. The lockdowns certainly closed manufacturing plants and distribution centres. Amazon has leased, and now purchased, its own planes. Continuity of Supply.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Significance. Significance.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

You also gain the potential for competitive advantages such as hosting or attending events in the community, and being able to easily visit customer facilities (and vice versa). Highways, ports and air cargo hubs can all yield benefits in this area, and every mile makes a difference. 5 Sweeping Manufacturing Technology Trends!

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

While the industry continues to be rocked by world events, uncertainty has become the new normal. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Chain Store Age ).

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2018

Prices on the spot market change quickly, but with freight rate tools like DAT RateView , your business won't be caught off guard. There's not as much demand for drilling or construction equipment and materials when the ground is frozen, and other cargo types don't do well on open decks in cold weather. That simply never happens.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. Last Friday was Earth Day , an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Walmart+ costs $98 per year, or $12.95

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

However, I think we may soon stop talking about supply chains as end-to-end sequences of events, because, in many cases, the two ends appear to be joining up. Lawmakers are placing obligations on manufacturers to own the future of the materials they process. In short, the supply chain is no longer linear, but circular.

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EazyStock

MARCH 17, 2021

Customers will flock to stores and websites to purchase gifts and holiday décor. The other effect that holidays have on the supply chain, however, lies at the other end: manufacturing. Especially for companies sourcing goods from China, Chinese (or Lunar) New Year marks a 2-week (and often longer) holiday for Chinese manufacturers.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 17, 2021

China embraced this style of e-commerce early beginning around 2016 through events such as Alibaba’s annual Singles Day event. In 2019, 37% of online shoppers in China made purchases on live streams. According to TechCrunch , Walmart began live-streaming shopping events on TikTok last year. billion in 2020.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. These advancements are accelerating thanks to better tools that were created in 2018. Marc Tuinier.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In addition to cutting the need for outsourced manufacturing, this move could give the company a leg up on the competition by making it possible to get products in the hands of consumers faster. Additionally, the company’s manufacturing expertise will enable the reduction of production costs.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Weekly meal planning is a recurring event in our household. However, COVID-19 is not the only event putting pressure on the freight market now. And with passenger travel not expected to recover until 2024 , proactive solutions are needed to avoid current and upcoming disruptions. Sound familiar? until the end of the year.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Receiving efficiency This metric should be used to track the effectiveness of receiving process improvements and the impact of external events on the receiving process. Measure the receiving efficiency of your business to determine which processes and tools need improving for optimal productivity. Palletise loose cargo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2022

And I have to say, that while it was weird to be in a room with 400 other people and attending customer appreciation events, it was also nice to have that sense of normalcy that comes with the nature of my work. Manufacturing some parts from a 3D printer is cheaper and more efficient than traditional supply chain methods.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. Other sources reported that DB Schenker was not the only forwarder making this shift. Today, 75 to 80% of cargo arrives on time. Driving the Maersk Shift.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2016

You may have to learn how to navigate a new software, or your organization may simply need additional training on a new transportation management system (TMS). In the event of an accident, an international shipment’s value could be lost without an appropriate standard of coverage, leaving the shipper to pay the full cost.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 26, 2020

“They have multi-sourced key commodities or strategic components to reduce their reliance on any one supplier, and they had considered inventory strategy to buffer against supply chain disruption.” Also, globalization presents another hydra-headed challenge for your procurement network.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2016

Using AI driven product nature of being and smart attributes, data can be structured to support the needs of ERP applications as well as strategic sourcing and Value Analysis activities , all from one data set. The biggest event in human history. It could be the last event unless we learn how to avoid the risks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2024

In the past weeks, ocean freight rates have risen as much as $10,000 per 40-foot container, as container ships seeking to avoid the attacks embarked on long detours around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, diverting more than $200 billion of cargo away from the critical trade artery. Global trade declined by 1.3

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