The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The Freightos Baltic Index Global Container Freight Index shows the cost of shipping freight remains hugely elevated – more than double the price a year earlier. In fact, global freight rates have increased tenfold since the start of the pandemic. And this was before the Russian invasion of Ukraine began.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

” I do not believe in big government and I hate politics. Freight Rates 2019-2021. As a result, companies plug along planning based on historic lead times and freight rates which as you can imagine is doomed for failure. Truck drivers report that maintenance issues are a constant nightmare. I expect disruption.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Thomson Reuters purchased the global trade compliance vendor Integration Point in 2018. At SAP their solution is developed by their governance risk and compliance team. Global trade services is one of 4 pillars of GRC at SAP, the others being enterprise risk and compliance, identity and access governance, and cybersecurity.

Global 176

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

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QAD

AUGUST 16, 2022

Continued fallout, including transport congestion, limited air freight and rail freight transportation in the Asia-Europe lanes, because of the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Supplier visibility provides analytics and insights to inform your strategy. Global supply chains are suffering from what a recent research article from J.P.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. This Year’s Report Themes and Key Messages.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2022

For the second consecutive four-quarter period, the freight market faced continual capacity challenges as the global supply chain wrestled with the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Will these forces continue to play a part in the freight market in the coming year? Consumption Drives Freight Market Growth. percent in November.”

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Returns management is the process which governs returned goods from customers. It covers every aspect of dealing with customer returns, including policy management, reverse logistics, customer service, returned goods inventory management , and developing strategies to reduce return rates. This may involve freight partners.

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Unleashed

APRIL 12, 2023

B2B fulfillment, also called business-to-business fulfillment, is when one business supplies inventory to another business or retailer, either to use within the business or for resale to their customers. Conversely, B2C order fulfillment offers rapid, low-cost, and often free, shipping. What is B2B fulfillment?

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Inventory control Food manufacturing involves handling perishable goods, and there’s always a risk that these ingredients will spoil before they can be used – which can be costly. This is where inventory control software comes into play. Read more: The food manufacturing software your business needs 1.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

Boston startup raises $10M for retail software that predicts inventory needs (Boston Business Journal). Freightos unveils beta launch of international freight price index (American Shipper). 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Trump administration re-evaluating self-driving car guidance (Reuters).

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Enterra Insights

MAY 16, 2022

Fortunately, journalist Bridget McCrea reports, “Companies are thinking differently about how they design and orchestrate their supply chains. He explains, “The issues knocking the supply chain out of kilter runs the gamut from enormous government interventions to the global pandemic shutting ports.”

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Through logistics planning, these systems and functions are evaluated for cost, optimized for efficiency, and designed to withstand unexpected challenges. Additional tools like free standard packaging, data and analytics, and our best-in-class software are included at no extra charge to help you stay on budget and plan your logistics.

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EMERGE App

AUGUST 2, 2018

You run a lean business model with minimal overheads and using web-based inventory management software plays a big part in this. During installation of the software, you had to enter a long string of numbers and alphabets to certify that you purchased the box. And you expect the same standard for inventory management software.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of April 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which continue to reinforce a state of contraction level stabilization within global supply chain networks. Some good news is that the reported data reinforces that global supply chain wide pressures have eased considerably. declined 1.5

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

According to Steve Banker via Forbes , Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods positioned the company to corner the omnichannel area , and Amazon went a step further. Meanwhile, inventory levels rose 3.6 million returns, reports the Washington Post. Freight data use. Freight claims management practices.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of March and Q1- 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which reinforce a state of stabilization within global supply chain networks. However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. That stated, the reported 49.6 but represented 0.6

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Freight Shipments Rose 0.4% Federal Government Shutdown Starts to Crimp Trade ( Wall Street Journal ). UPS Expands Expedited Ocean Freight Service To Mexico. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) reached its second highest level in history in August, rising 0.4

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Carrier rates are declining across the board, and Seatrade Maritime News reported an “expected trough of freight rates to mid-2023 from 2024 with a lower demand forecast and a higher than expected effective capacity increase due to the unwinding of congestion. Carriers Will Lower Rates But Keep Many Others.

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3rdwave

AUGUST 7, 2019

These challenges are: Information Accessibility – visibility, reporting & analysis, communication. Transportation Cost Management. The same is true for carrier performance, invoice details, and basic reports. The same is true for the information required to execute reports or analysis around transportation.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2016

As a result, carriers and suppliers are focusing on how value-added services, such as auditing, small package processing and delivery, and freight optimization, can reduce overall costs and shipping duration. Analytics Are Becoming a Fundamental Part the Distribution Technology Toolbag. Robotics Are Aiding an Aging Workforce.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

Also, traditional logistics focuses its attention on activities such as procurement , distribution, maintenance, and inventory management. The main player in the 1950s was the federal government. NAPM published a new magazine, Purchasing Magazine, in 1965. The term logistics is mainly used in the military field.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

Accessibility — The ability of a carrier to provide service for a freight order. Accessorial Charges — Fees added to a freight bill for additional services that the carrier might provide. Air Freight — Transportation of products via air transportation methods. ATA — Actual time of arrival. ATD — Actual time of departure.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

“Additionally, a review of reporting procedures can act as a safeguard against corruption throughout operations. All stakeholders who interact with the supply chain should be aware of hotlines and other reporting mechanisms, which should establish a clear path and adequate protections for whistleblowers.”

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Define your procurement response strategy. Yet with the autobahns, motorways and highways largely free of traffic apart from freight, goods are generally getting through and we are yet to see long-term shortages of food and other essential items. Adapting to the present and future challenges of COVID-19.

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Shipchain

AUGUST 24, 2018

Further, the internet and e-commerce have revolutionized global trade, making purchasing, selling, and acting as a third-party reseller more natural, as reported by Trucking Info. Shippers want lower rates, but due to these market forces and technology evolutions, lower freight rates are hard to come by.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The de minimis concept – sometimes referred to as ‘de minimus’ – is the broad principle of an issue being so small it’s not worth the government getting involved in. But it’s important to note that this is a general overview of costs, and this can vary from country to country and according to each contractual relationship. principle??

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Lack of available capacity, carriers, resources, and inventory. The right inventory management strategy will make or break successful inventory management for the coming quarter. In addition, leaders need to be forward-thinking in predicting what may occur, and how those factors will influence purchasing decisions.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2019

Tracking payment information, such as purchase orders. Managing inventory. Managing freight transportation. ’ While research into resolving that issue is underway, another one presents itself: how do you develop and govern technology across international boundaries? Sharing information with suppliers. ”[5].

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc. This compilation is based on the most currently available company revenue data (between 2018 and 2020) without factoring in any other metric. Kuehne + Nagel Inc.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2020

For far too long Supply Chain has been considered a back office, transactional functions placing purchasing orders and moving and receiving goods. Taking Total Cost of Ownership Seriously. Mission Critical and Strategic Inventory Positioning. Real Time Risk Management Governance. Supply Chain Lessons.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In an uncertain environment, affordability and predictability are at a premium, and a supply-chain organization can deliver these through effective management and oversight of its suppliers. Reducing lead times from suppliers can help turn inventory faster, freeing up cash and ultimately satisfying customers.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Freight Shipments Rose 0.8% Truckers Tire of Government Sleep Rules ( Wall Street Journal ). to Dallas,” the article reports, “[Mr. Amazon to Begin Sunday Deliveries, With Post Office’s Help ( Wall Street Journal ). Pushes Omnichannel Focus ( Women’s Wear Daily ). in September from August.

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Proxima

AUGUST 3, 2020

In a matter of days, an unexpected global disruption sent shock waves throughout countries, communities, governments, and businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly. Lockdowns have given a new edge to e-commerce as returns for online purchases tend to be three-fold compared to in-store purchases.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2016

In business, the cloud is enabling the growth of predictive analytics and big data processing. However, most supply chain companies have historically only used a TMS when the company had more than $20 million in freight spend. The cost of purchasing an on-premise TMS was impractical for small to medium-sized businesses.

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