The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 15, 2023

Nathan Lugo-Montanez and Joe Lynch discuss 3 reasons to outsource fulfillment. Key Takeaways: 3 Reasons to Outsource Fulfillment Nathan Lugo-Montanez is the EVP of Strategy and Transformation at STACI-US, a leading provider of supply chain end-to-end solutions. the empty container marketplace. Economics (cost savings).

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The global pandemic has ripped the rug out from under supply chains, but also highlighted its importance. The post 3 Reasons You Can’t Afford to Wait: Agility, Resiliency, and Sustainability appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Supply chain is in the spotlight.

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SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

How does Apple’s situation compare to other global electronics companies in terms of vulnerability to the climate crisis? Propose a risk management plan that Apple can implement (short-term and long-term strategies) to address these challenges. Critically evaluate Apple’s recent carbon offset initiatives.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Supply chain disruptions during the pandemic highlighted global dependence on Chinese manufacturing — and those dependencies raised serious concerns among China’s trading partners. ”[5] He adds, “So much for the notion that a shift away from manufacturing in China would weaken that country’s grip on global production.”

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SCM Research

AUGUST 10, 2022

The International Energy Agency has just released a new special report entitled Solar PV Global Supply Chains. It examines solar PV (= photovoltaic) supply chains “from raw materials all the way to the finished product, spanning the five main segments of the manufacturing process: polysilicon, ingots, wafers, cells and modules”.

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C3 Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The global cold chain logistics market is likely projected to grow at a 17.9% Cold chains are an integral part of the global supply chain and logistics networks. compound annual growth rate through 2026. Everything from produce to medicines and now even the COVID-19 vaccines need cold chains to be ferried.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2020

Editor’s Note: Today’s article is from Sydney Wess with Clutch who gives us 3 reasons supply chain companies should be adopting digital payment options. Amid the global COVID-19 crisis, more and more consumers are seeking out methods of contactless, cashless payment.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 4, 2023

Business prospects are inextricably tied to local, national, and global economies. ”[1] Will Efforts to Fight Inflation Result in Global Recession? ” He goes on to note, “The era of globalization since the 1990s has been one of disinflation and monetary expansion by central banks. .”[2] Very likely.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Our recent webinar offered a glimpse of our findings and shared 3 specific areas teams can work on to keep their supply chain out of firefighting mode. The top 3 bottlenecks companies experience tend to be poor internal alignment between departments, raw material and product availability, and inventory levels and management.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 20, 2023

Disruptions to the global agriculture value chains are more devastating than disruptions in other supply chains. ” The most publicized conflict-related disruptions to the global agriculture value chain have been those associated with Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. .”[1] Improving crops. ” 4.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 11, 2022

So what might the future of global trade look like? The Importance of Global Trade. Although there is a lot of talk about near-shoring or reshoring manufacturing, global trade remains an important aspect of the global economy. When the pandemic swept around the globe in 2020, global trade took a severe hit.

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Logility

AUGUST 11, 2023

The premier gathering of trailblazers and industry experts – including Logility customers PPC Flexible Packaging and DENSO Corporation – discussed three top trends driving key initiatives that are pushing the boundaries of the global supply chain.

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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 pledge to adopt better ways of doing business with the aim of becoming an industry standard.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2021

3 Priorities for Future Success in Logistics with Sarah Banks. Sarah is Global Lead for the Freight & Logistics Industry at Accenture , a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Sarah Banks is Global Lead for the Freight & Logistics Industry at Accenture.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2023

Then again, the weather forecasters were terribly wrong last week, when they predicted inches of snow and all we got was a dusting, Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 3, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Risk Management in Global Ocean Context Feature Article by LSCMS Shippers Council Rates have gone down massively in most trade lanes; congestion has eased, and capacity seems sufficient in most sectors. Gone are the days of a traditional global RFQ that is done yearly with a given set of partners.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The Conference Board ( conference-board.org ), a well-known, global business membership organization, conducted its C-SUITE OUTLOOK survey in the fall of 2021. Its survey results showed supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and rising inflation to be 3 of the 5 high impact external factors on the minds of CEOs.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 2, 2022

As I noted in a previous article, most conflicts have global consequences.[3] 3] This is especially true about the war in Ukraine. As Husain notes, “One of the core drivers of today’s global food crisis is market concentration. Great advice; however, global supply chains are already snarled and disrupted.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2021

At the beginning of the pandemic, some analysts believed the global supply chain was on the verge of breaking. But in a matter of a few short weeks, the global coronavirus panic demonstrated starkly that many management teams have vastly underestimated the value of supply chain resiliency and visibility.

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Logility

JULY 7, 2021

The complexity and volatility of today’s global supply chains have led more companies to emphasize IBP as a strategic operating discipline. Some companies have taken the next step by integrating their IBP processes with key customers to enhance service levels while driving down inventory stored at various points across the value chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

Students listened with high interest and engagement, because as Dave Alberts, partner of the the global management consultancy Argon & Co., The post 3 Questions from Your Future Supply Chain Talent appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. has proclaimed, “ the new supply chain is sexy.” Do you know where you are going?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article we will focus on another key development in the shipping industry: Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs). It’s recommended that for each port pair, shippers select at least 2 or 3 different shipping service options.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains. The trade war is now part of the “new normal,” and this has created a global ripple effect. Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides readers a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series in providing highlights on reported March 2024, and Q1-2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Strengthen Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P.

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crisp

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The article demystifies the complexities of scope 3 emissions reporting, offering key tips to stay ahead of regulatory changes and satisfy stakeholder demands. Until recently, reporting scope 3 emissions – which include indirect sources that organizations contribute to – has been optional. What are scope 3 emissions?

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QAD

JANUARY 17, 2023

For global manufacturers, managing logistics across various locations, countries and regions, as well as carriers, is no easy task. Add to that the fact that disruption has been ever present the past two years and global trade is getting even more complex. Geopolitical maneuvering is beyond the control of global shippers.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Our recent webinar offered a glimpse of our findings and shared 3 specific areas teams can work on to keep their supply chain out of firefighting mode. The top 3 bottlenecks companies experience tend to be poor internal alignment between departments, raw material and product availability, and inventory levels and management.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2021

and China have undone three to five years worth of growth among global value chains in affected countries, according to a UN policy brief. Trade shocks fueled by unilateral tariffs between the U.S.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 29, 2020

When media outlets like The Economist and Financial Times start publishing eulogies for globalization, you know something has changed on the world stage. Economist journalists bluntly ask, “Has covid-19 killed globalization?”[1] ”[1] They note, “Even before the pandemic, globalization was in trouble.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. Instead, they have to wait and hope, only to find out when the order arrives at the warehouse that they are missing 1/3 rd of the order, or there’s a quality issue.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 4, 2021

However, when power problems plague the world’s largest manufacturing country — China — the effects are global. It’s a problem that could last for months, straining the country’s economic recovery and weighing on global trade.”[3] 3] Laura He, “ China is facing its worst power shortage in a decade.

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C3 Solutions

AUGUST 30, 2022

With companies struggling to manage inventory across global networks, volatile markets, and uncertain global conditions, shipping companies, freight forwarders, and other stakeholders will likely face increasing costs. Instead, modern supply chains need to be agile to be relevant.

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Logility

AUGUST 30, 2021

With the global reach and span of many businesses and their supply chains today, committing to sustainability raises the potential of contributing positively to inclusive markets and sustainable development. The 3 Pillars That Make Up Supply Chain Sustainability. How Logility can help.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

A Statista study found that in 2020, the furniture and appliance e-commerce global market volume was $383.2B. A dynamic leader, Kushal drives the culture of ‘customer-first’ at FarEye which enables the team to deliver value to FarEye’s 150+ clients globally.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Today, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) issued its latest forecast update on overall global trade, and the narrative is not encouraging or optimistic. Global trade is reportedly set to contract by 5 percent in 2023 compared to 2002, amounting to upwards of $30.7 This level represents a contraction of $1.5

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