Freight, Groups, Sourcing and Supply Chain

Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. Over the past three years, supply chain cycles shifted.

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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. To thrive in this ever-evolving landscape, shippers must embrace a flexible and responsive approach.

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Importance of Digitalisation to Improve Supply Chains: Helping Businesses Navigate Through Supply Chain Disruptions

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Importance of Digitalisation to Improve Supply Chains: Helping Businesses Navigate Through Supply Chain Disruptions. is adopted in more and more industries and companies, the supply chain industry is starting to implement these disruptive technologies to adapt to the ongoing challenges and obstacles.

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The Advantage of Speed: The Cooper Health Supply Chain Relies Upon Real-time Risk Alerts

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cooper University Health Care Relies Upon Real-time Alerts to Improve Operations Cooper University Health Care, like most companies, struggled with their supply chain during COVID. The company bought a risk solution that provides real-time alerts to potential supply disruptions. We knew exactly what we couldn’t get.”

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The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo

Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

Despite the reduced customs costs, both companies are likely shipping by air at a loss—a sustainable strategy for their coffers but one that majorly impacts supply chain organizations reliant on the same volumes. Source: Freightos Air Index The Commercial and Ethical Impact Beyond the underlying costs, U.S.

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Strong Supply Chains Required For an Economic Rebound: Six Steps To Take

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

My last post on the Supply Chain Shaman blog was forty-five days ago. My first focus was on China sourcing. Then it was the redefinition of the supply chain for the global shutdowns Sick with the virus; I spent my energies writing and moderating podcasts. Let’s learn and apply it to supply chain management.

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Dealing With The Supply Chain Gloppy Mess

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

For the first in seven years, I was not heads-down preparing for The Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. Pre-pandemic only 30% of supply chain leaders were satisfied with their supply chains, and during the pandemic, business leader satisfaction is falling precipitously. Rising Complexity. What To Do?

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The Best Explanation for the Supply Chain Crisis Yet

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) reported stellar results once again last Wednesday (December 1st). Mr. Ryan provided the best, most succinct explanation of the supply chain crises I have seen. So, there was supply chain disruption. Supply chain and logistics is not a niche market.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

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 are committed to preparing the supply chains of the future. pandemic response.

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High freight costs for importers means higher price tags for consumers

Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A Freightos survey of 300+ companies sheds light on how importers have been navigating supply chain disruptions. You might not think about shipping containers and ocean freight when you click “buy” on your Amazon order, but there’s a direct connection between the two. What’s changed in a year?

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Shouldn’t GenAI Mean New Gen?

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We have this today in most supply chain planning solutions. The problem with supply chain planning is that it is, by definition, not repetitive work. Many supply chain leaders are action-oriented and want to drive action. The supply chain benefits through the use of market data at the speed of markets.

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Savvy Supply Chain Leaders Aren’t Letting a Good Downturn Go to Waste

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

For a few years now, supply chain professionals and pundits have been speculating on what the so-called “new normal” will look like. Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry.

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Reports of Convoy Winding Down Digital Freight Business

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a breaking news development related to Seattle based trucking based Cloud platform provider Convoy. Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal and other industry specific media are reporting that Seattle based digital freight start-up services provider Convoy is preparing for a possible sale or other action.

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Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics

The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 26, 2022

Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Original article: Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Michelle Sodomka, a Senior Director at Open Sky Group. Nevertheless, she believes the revolution in freight logistics is coming; it is just a matter of timing. It is a brutal job.

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ZF’s Transition from Lean to Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I interviewed John Sobeck, Vice President Material Management Services and Supply Chain 4.0 at the ZF Group, about their digital supply chain transformation journey. The ZF supply chain is complex. ZF’s Digital Supply Chain. at the ZF Group. at the ZF Group.

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Driver Shortage, Driverless Vehicles, and Other Supply Chain Curiosities

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

Driver shortages have become even more of a reality in the supply chain industry for a number of reasons, chief among them being the sharp rise in demand. Capturing it, cleaning it, screening it and analyzing it to determine better routes, better prices, and better sources is foundational to smart logistics operations.

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Now Is the Right Time for Supply Chains To Do the Right Things

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

Huge demand supply issues breaking the ever-so-fragile supply chain globally. In this phase, companies with relatively better supply chains, started to re-access the imperatives required to rebuild resilient and agile supply chains. The Critical Levers that Global supply chains need to Execute NOW.

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Scaling a FreightTech Business with Mark McEntire

The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Mark’s 35 years in transportation and logistics includes 17 years of experience with Transplace (now Uber Freight), where he held the position of Sr. In 2017, Mark was awarded the Supply Chain and Demand Chain Executive “Pro To Know”. An experience that was built by freight practitioners for freight practitioners.

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The Green Corridor: Full Circle – The Promise and Struggles of the Circular Economy and Green Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The Green Corridor: Full Circle – The Promise and Struggles of the Circular Economy and Green Supply Chains. This is my mantra for building green supply chains. Green Supply Chains – The Right Place at The Right Time. Green Supply Chain – Moving the Sustainable Needle. About the Author.

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Real Time Container Tracking with Kyle Henderson

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Prior to his current venture, Kyle dedicated three years to developing a cutting-edge control tower solution for supply chain management. Traditionally, cargo owners and freight forwarders had to rely on manual methods such as calling carriers or visiting websites to track containers across ocean and rail.

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Peloton’s Supply Chain Strategy Turnabout

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This Ferrari Consulting and Research Group advisory brief provides added perspectives on premium personal fitness equipment and services provider Peloton Interactive , the litany of events that have surrounded the company, and some lessons acquired. Supply chain strategy, process, talent and enabling technologies each play important roles.

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Report-Apple iPhone India Based Production Upwards of $14 Billion

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

Supply Chain Matters calls reader attention to a report by Bloomberg indicating that upwards of 14 percent of Apple iPhone production, equating to $14 billion, is now being produced within India. Background Throughout 2022 and 2023, we have highlighted for readers the various indications of Apple’s unfolding China Plus sourcing moves.

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Can Supply Chain Management Fix Supply Chain Woes?

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 31, 2022

For decades, the global supply chain has been a wonder. The Economist observes, “Supply chains encompass some of the most sophisticated forms of human endeavor.”[1] 2] Yet, as a result of current supply chain snarls, many pundits believe the global supply chain is completely broken.

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The Green Corridor: To Realise the Circular Economy Dream – Reach Out to Your Community

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In one example, Crust Group in Singapore provides a Southeast Asian example of a cross industry “circular economy” partnership. Travin Singh (creator behind Crust Brewing) realised that if he could find bakery partners, he basically had access to a cheap local source of beer making raw materials. Sure there is. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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This Week In Supply Chain Management Tech April 4 2023

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Supply Chain Matters features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy announcements related to supply chain technology support. The existing 280 Flo consultants will be part of the Accenture Oracle Business Group.

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The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. The impact?

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Looking for Freight Broker Tips? Join These 5 Online Communities.

GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2017

Launching your business in the freight broker and logistics fields can be an exciting journey. One of the best ways to get the knowledge you need to excel is to turn for freight broker tips in online groups. Let’s look at five of the top online communities for freight brokers. #1. Freight Brokers (Facebook).

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Amazon Supply Chain Innovation Continues

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. How do each of these drive the Amazon supply chain? According to sources, the incubator is not about tackling the challenges of today’s capacity crunch. Amazon Trucking.

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Bringing Freight Online with WebCargoNet and Freightos

Freightos

AUGUST 31, 2016

Bringing Freight Online With WebCargoNet And Freightos. But this story is more about a vision for a better future of freight, than just another acquisition. There’s unprecedented volumes of global shipments , growing international trade, more flexible supply chains, and easier sourcing than ever before (Alibaba, anyone?).

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Devising a Simpler Yet More Effective Transport Network for Vion Food Group

CHAINalytics

JANUARY 30, 2023

Vion Food Group … The post Devising a Simpler Yet More Effective Transport Network for Vion Food Group appeared first on Chainalytics. Knowing there had to be a better way, Vion joined forces with Chainalytics to set a course for the future with a robust, flexible, and optimised transport network.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update September 18 2023

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an updated news capsule follow-up relative to major supply chain management and industry developments that we have shared previously on this blog. Companies included in this capsule update are Pratt & Whitney , Flexport , and Volkswagen AG.

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Instilling Added Efficiencies and Transportation Agility- Uber Freight and Oracle Partnership

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 20, 2022

As developments regarding industry supply chain disruptions continue unabated, businesses now increasingly face the sting of higher supply chain and transportation driven costs impacting the bottom line. One of the high-flying start-ups that is addressing the needs of smaller regional fleets is Uber Freight.

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U.S. Freight Rates Reach Six Year Low Milestone

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of the March Logistics Manager Index which indicates that U.S. freight rates have reached their lowest levels in nearly six years. In essence, it is confirmation of a freight recession condition. percentage points below the February value of 54.7, Separate U.S. The post U.S.

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How to Make Supply Chain Complexity Work to Your Advantage

ToolsGroup

APRIL 12, 2019

With supply chain complexity increasing at an unprecedented rate, perhaps the biggest challenge for businesses is figuring out how to navigate this uncertainty to deliver service profitably. So what’s the secret of making supply chain uncertainty work for you? In the U.S. First, take a different approach. percent, etc.,

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Amazon supply chain management pushes retail to the limit

Kinaxis

APRIL 26, 2017

When it comes to supply chain excellence, particularly in the retail sector, there is one behemoth dominating the landscape: Amazon. Amazon supply chain management is driving innovation and change at a pace that’s putting the pressure on other businesses to find a way to keep up, or fold.

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The Coronavirus Is Shattering Traditional Supply Chains

ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

A March 11 analysis by trading platform Forex.com claimed that nearly 75% of all companies had already reported supply-chain disruptions, with more than 80% believing that at some point they would experience impacts as a result of COVID-19 disruptions. So, when its supply chain broke, the ripple effects came about quickly.

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Ocean Freight Procurement and Going with the Stream

Freightos

MARCH 17, 2019

The annual fixed-price contract is the current go-to for ocean freight procurement. Fixing a price is almost futile in a volatile market, and ocean freight now has much more volatility (both frequency and magnitude) than most other commodities. Source: SGX, Freightos Baltic Index. Source: Freightos Index Linking Survey.

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This Week in Supply Chain Tech- January 19 2024

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech column has had a brisk start in our 2024 postings, and we have added this supplemental posting. In our initial 2024 posting last week, we highlighted two acquisitions related to supply chain technology providers. Northvolt Raises $3.4

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Applying Blockchain in Logistics & Supply Chain Management: 5 Reasons Why Supply Chain Execs Need to Know More

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Intermediaries may include financial experts, data analysts, freight auditors, and more. Although it may seem counterintuitive for a third-party logistics provider (3PL), like Cerasis, to trumpet such prospects, the resounding impact will drive greater efficiencies in supply chains. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- October 10 2023

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this October 10, 2023 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology we provide our capsule highlights of investments announced by supply chain management focused tech providers. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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The Green Corridor: Food for Thought

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Green Corridor: Food for Thought Origin Transparency and Revolutionary Substitution for Supply Chains in a Fragmented yet Increasingly Digital World by Timothy Foote, Founder of Susymbio In our LogiSYM Magazine, there are many articles and adverts which help to provide transparency on the flow of goods from supplier and to the final customer.

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Addressing the Inherent Challenges of Fostering a More Synchronized B2B Supply Chain Business Network

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Background In various Supply Chain Matters blog commentaries, this supply chain technology industry analyst has raised awareness, perspectives and added focus to the critical importance of establishing synchronous processes and more timely decision making across an end-to-end supply chain network.

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The SwanLeap Story with Brad Hollister

The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

Brad is the Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of SwanLeap , a leading transportation, consulting, and technology firm specializing in supply chain best practices and cost reduction strategies. Together, these companies help shippers and carriers engineer efficient supply chain networks. About Brad Hollister.

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Added Evidence of Emerging Regionalization of Global Supply Networks

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog calls reader attention to two recently published research papers that address evidence of ongoing shifts in global supply component and end production sourcing. supply chain activity. imports peaked at 21.6

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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

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Importance of Digitalisation to Improve Supply Chains: Helping Businesses Navigate Through Supply Chain Disruptions

The Advantage of Speed: The Cooper Health Supply Chain Relies Upon Real-time Risk Alerts

The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo

Strong Supply Chains Required For an Economic Rebound: Six Steps To Take

Dealing With The Supply Chain Gloppy Mess

The Best Explanation for the Supply Chain Crisis Yet

CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

High freight costs for importers means higher price tags for consumers

Shouldn’t GenAI Mean New Gen?

Savvy Supply Chain Leaders Aren’t Letting a Good Downturn Go to Waste

Reports of Convoy Winding Down Digital Freight Business

Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics

ZF’s Transition from Lean to Supply Chain Resilience

Driver Shortage, Driverless Vehicles, and Other Supply Chain Curiosities

Now Is the Right Time for Supply Chains To Do the Right Things

Scaling a FreightTech Business with Mark McEntire

The Green Corridor: Full Circle – The Promise and Struggles of the Circular Economy and Green Supply Chains

Real Time Container Tracking with Kyle Henderson

Peloton’s Supply Chain Strategy Turnabout

Report-Apple iPhone India Based Production Upwards of $14 Billion

Can Supply Chain Management Fix Supply Chain Woes?

The Green Corridor: To Realise the Circular Economy Dream – Reach Out to Your Community

This Week In Supply Chain Management Tech April 4 2023

The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration

Looking for Freight Broker Tips? Join These 5 Online Communities.

Amazon Supply Chain Innovation Continues

Bringing Freight Online with WebCargoNet and Freightos

Devising a Simpler Yet More Effective Transport Network for Vion Food Group

Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update September 18 2023

Instilling Added Efficiencies and Transportation Agility- Uber Freight and Oracle Partnership

U.S. Freight Rates Reach Six Year Low Milestone

How to Make Supply Chain Complexity Work to Your Advantage

Amazon supply chain management pushes retail to the limit

The Coronavirus Is Shattering Traditional Supply Chains

Ocean Freight Procurement and Going with the Stream

This Week in Supply Chain Tech- January 19 2024

Applying Blockchain in Logistics & Supply Chain Management: 5 Reasons Why Supply Chain Execs Need to Know More

Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- October 10 2023

The Green Corridor: Food for Thought

Addressing the Inherent Challenges of Fostering a More Synchronized B2B Supply Chain Business Network

The SwanLeap Story with Brad Hollister

Added Evidence of Emerging Regionalization of Global Supply Networks

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