Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

But sometimes, branding has to take a back seat to sustainability. The reasons are many: sustainability, cost savings, delivery efficiency and a better customer experience (for both of Amazon’s customers — the end consumer and its third-party sellers). and Canada. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Special thanks to Lars Jensen, CEO at Sea Intelligence Consulting and Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos Group for their input and insights for this report. It’s hard to predict what demand will be like for products like these ahead of time. Is ocean freight pricing broken? S hipping containers are like scotch. Was it profiteering?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Barbara Schielke Chief HR & CSR Officer for Asendia explains how carbon offsetting, emissions reporting per parcel, and supply chain efficiencies are helping retailers green their e-commerce fulfilment. The International Post Corporation (IPC), found 44% of online shoppers have changed their purchasing behaviour to be more sustainable.

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Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. Supply Chain Market Report – July 2022 This edition will cover: The signs of looming stagflation How executives can prepare their supply chains The imminent problem of staffing shortages The latest use of drones in supply chain Notable changes in the leadership ranks.

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

by David Correll and Ken Cottrill A concept called “just transition” is cropping up in sustainability circles, and if it gains ground, it could become part of corporate pledges akin to those that commit companies to net-zero operations by a certain year. Such an outcome has significant implications for supply chain sustainability.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The news reports symptoms, not root causes. Changing Analytic Capabilities. Dramatic improvement in capabilities to drive insights through the use of analytics. Labor shortages and shifts in routes reduce the availability of air freight. These three assumptions for building global supply chains are no longer valid.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The news reports symptoms, not root causes. Changing Analytic Capabilities. Dramatic improvement in capabilities to drive insights through the use of analytics. Labor shortages and shifts in routes reduce the availability of air freight. These three assumptions for building global supply chains are no longer valid.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The news reports symptoms, not root causes. Changing Analytic Capabilities. Dramatic improvement in capabilities to drive insights through the use of analytics. Labor shortages and shifts in routes reduce the availability of air freight. These three assumptions for building global supply chains are no longer valid.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Sustainability is an often-discussed concept that can be a reliable source of differentiation for CPG manufacturers. Shoppers now want to purchase from brands that are congruent with their personal values. And sustainability has become a standout issue for many US consumers. Finding Freight Consolidation Opportunities.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. Background As our readership is likely aware, this report provides a snapshot of the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

The percentage of purchases made and fulfilled through digital commerce has exploded in the past two years, advancing a pre-pandemic trend by as much as 10 years according to some industry watchers. Their transportation networks are more diverse, in many cases aided by connections to digital freight marketplaces.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Applications that ride on the network include visibility, yard management, order lifecycle visibility, and sustainability.

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EC Sourcing Group

MARCH 12, 2023

A supplier scorecard is the result of supplier analysis based on a set of key performance indicators and metrics. Steps for building a supplier scorecard: Focus on the purpose of the scorecard by recognizing and determining the right measures and metrics, or, your KPI’s.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

If you purchased trucks for your shipping fleet, how much carbon was emitted in making those vehicles? Calculating and Reporting Carbon Emissions. Reporting your emissions is nearly always done based on whether or not the company is making progress in cutting emissions or not. Are Ocean Freight Prices Absolutely Broken?

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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Best practices in halal risk management There is an urgent need to professionalise halal risk management by brand owners, to create a more sustainable halal management system contributing to building corporate reputation capital and at the same time protecting its sales and licence to operate in key Muslim markets.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

Technology allows shippers to work smarter, faster and with fewer human resources, and new technologies, such as drones and augmented reality, are continuing the process, reports Victoria Kickham of Logistics Brief. Dropshipping refers to manufacturers sending products directly, but products are purchased through a third-party.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Our fossil fuel-driven logistics systems have been working the earth hard, and there is just as much need for actions to mitigate the wear and tear that is being done and to ensure our home planet can continue to sustain us. Beyond Your Own Emissions. Better yet, these could include your less efficient competitors!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

The Green Supply Chain: True Sustainability or Just One Big Marketing Stunt? Sustainability. Unfortunately, sustainability and sustainable development are beginning to turn from green to grey, considering its ever-increasingly washed-out idealistic applications in business and society at large. Subscribe Here!

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Locus

APRIL 13, 2023

Advanced analytical insights: With advanced supply chain analytics from Locus’ offerings, businesses can solve many inefficiencies, complexities, and bottlenecks that make their last-mile delivery expensive. This minimizes the number of delivery vehicles assigned and makes last-mile deliveries more sustainable and efficient.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A report by McKinsey shows that early adopters of AI in the supply chain have improved their inventory levels by 35%, reduced logistics costs by 15%, and enhanced service levels by 65%, vis-a-vis competitors who were slow to embrace AI. Optimize delivery routes, improve freight operations, and propose the best shipping methods to you.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Merchants Fleet to purchase 18,000 BrightDrop Electric Vehicles. Port of LA reports another 900,000+ TEU Month, backlog decline. BrightDrop, a new General Motors business focused on electric delivery vehicles, announced that Merchants Fleet plans to expand its purchase to 18,000 BrightDrop electric vehicles.

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Claritum

JUNE 13, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. I took on the challenge of writing a condensed version of all the current Procurement challenges. I believe the issue with these articles is the broad range encompassed by the word Procurement and the constant change within this domain. Procurement Domain Name. Logistics / Freight.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 5, 2022

Time will tell if these efforts will be enough as daily revenue averages for FedEx Express, FedEx Freight, and FedEx Ground display negative year-over-year KPIs. . In a continued effort to grow its presence in the North American market, DB Schenker announced the $435 million purchase of USA Truck on June 24, 2022. year-on-year.”

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Do you currently work primarily with Life Sciences clients at Resilinc? I have nearly 30 years of experience as a global procurement and supply chain leader in High-Tech and Life Sciences. Of those alerts, 60% typically had some kind of impact reported by a supplier.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

According to PLS Logistics , global companies will install procurement managers in China for entire organizations by 2025. There was a time when buying a computer was considered a once-in-a-decade purchase, if not once-in-a-lifetime. Globalization Will Become More Important in Everyday Decisions.

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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. Potential U.S. Supplier relationships are being put to the test every day.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

To that end, every warehouse manager’s role is to manage the physical environment, loadshifting equipment and people, to decrease the chances of collision and accidents, and often, to help the flow of freight via outbound and inbound freight management; an entire process known as warehouse traffic management. Read the full Post.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2017

While our initial predictions were somewhat concise, this update shows how incredibly far these entities have come. Sustainability Measures Swept Through Logistics Providers to Reduce Transport Needs. 2016 was a year of major improvements in sustainability measures for logistics providers.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Stop wasting time waiting on your preferred carrier, and take advantage of the freight availability of all carriers. Furthermore, more carrier options is essential to landing better contracts with existing carriers when it comes time to renew or renegotiate your contracts, reports Averitt Express. Pay and Treat Your Drivers Well.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Forecasts call for freight rate slumps in 2023. The legislation would give the Treasury Department’s Federal Financing Bank $20 billion to be invested over the course of 10 years to take action on the recommendations using loan guarantees, issuing securities-backed financing or purchasing debt. Amazon’s plan to kill the barcode.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Demand latency is the time from channel purchase to order receipt.) Today, the bellies of the airplanes are full, and the cost of air freight is too high for many manufacturers. Underneath the technology market in advanced analytics is the move from planning to decision support. Rising Complexity. Constrained logistics.

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GTG Technology Group

DECEMBER 21, 2016

The American Trucking Association (ATA) releases a new trends report each year that provides a snapshot of the industry. The report also highlights the key factors businesses must consider as they plan for the coming years. Key findings from the for-purchase report include: Revenue. Freight transported.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If you’re selling products, your customers should feel confident that they can negotiate with you in the event their purchased goods arrive damaged, incorrect, or are no longer required. This may involve freight partners. Depending on the policy and reason for returning, some customers may expect you to pay the shipping costs.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Followed by focus on big data analytics where companies began leveraging BI (business intelligence) tools for data-driven decision making. As we adhered to shelter-in-place orders from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), each of us were purchasing more products and services online at a faster adoption rate than ever before.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 20, 2021

Retail shipping estimates from carriers help consumers make intelligent purchases and plan future purchases more effectively. According to a report by McKinsey & Company , it is vital for companies today to realize and accept the fact that many of the new shipping and consumer experience models are here to stay.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

All metal fabricators realize that they have to do some analyses before the company purchases equipmen t or hires new people, but now there seems to be a new intensity about the process. Use a Third Party Logistics Company : A prominent report supports the rising using of 3PLs as a way for shippers to take a competitive advantage.

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