The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Planners in China rely on different data sources and operate with different business practices than those in North America. For example, for a yogurt company, decision of where to ship a short lifecycle product coming out of a factory is done daily because “demand can shift in very short time frames.”

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AB&R

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The government has implemented power rationing in regions, forcing companies to operate at half time or less. Because of this, the Chinese government extended the holiday period in 2022 in many provinces. This unusual extension halted production and shipping across the country for 15-30 days. distributors.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2018

How is government going to measure, track and control this? “A government is pushing this issue within the new agreement. But they still ship products into Mexico in full truckloads or full shipping containers. The financial adjusts are just part of how we do business together in North America.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2022

This week, in conjunction with General Motors reporting of Q2-2022 financial performance, the auto maker disclosed that it had secured strategic supply agreements to support one million electric powered vehicles in North America by 2025. or North America presence. Some Broader Context.

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AIMMS

JUNE 1, 2017

The adoption of advanced analytics has moved at a much slower pace in Asia Pacific compared to Europe or North America. Factors such as government regulations are difficult to incorporate into models. They have off-shore platforms and needed to determine an optimal schedule to deploy their ships for maintenance.

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AB&R

APRIL 29, 2022

The government has implemented power rationing in regions, forcing companies to operate at half time or less. Because of this, the Chinese government extended the holiday period in 2022 in many provinces. This unusual extension halted production and shipping across the country for 15-30 days. Shipping Delays & Costs.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 30, 2020

What does this mean for trade and manufacturing in North America? The North American Auto Industry. of the material used to make the vehicle produced in North America. Also, if you want to learn more about tariffs and shipping between countries, be sure to read our blog on “ Foreign Trade Zone Advantages. ”.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

Global Shipping. The World Container Index , assessed by Drewy Consultants, is a compilation of eight major shipping routes to and from the United States , Europe and Asia. Shipping Transit Timeliness. The Flexport Ocean Timeliness Indicator tracks average ocean container shipping transit times. per 40-foot container.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 12, 2018

After a strong finish in 2017, flatbed demand has continued to soar in 2018 resulting in historic supply and demand imbalances across North America. Flatbed shipping is known for its cyclical and seasonal trends, fragmented marketplace and carrier demographics, and variability in demand. 3 Factors driving flatbed demand.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 15, 2020

According to a Thomas survey of 878 North American manufacturers, 64% reported they were likely to bring production and sourcing back to North America. When the government forced many retailers to shut down, people turned to ecommerce. The driver of this was due to a disruption in obtaining parts from oversea suppliers.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

James Winebrake, Dean of College of Liberal Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology There are a number of important trends happening in the freight industry, spanning all modes of transportation: trucking, shipping, rail, pipeline, and air. In North America the low hanging fruit for long-haul loads is rail. In the U.S.,

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2015

Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to the items that caught my attention: Amazon now ships to your Audi’s trunk ( USA Today ). AWS revenues grew 49 percent in Q1 2015 compared to Q1 2014, while the rest of its North America business grew 22 percent. billion by the end of this year.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 31, 2023

However, what to do with returns continues to be a concern for many retailers, particularly as more and more embrace sustainability practices and, thus, are incorporating returns into annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reports. Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! With the launch of our first resale model in the U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

It’s probably fair to say that, at that time, few governments were seriously considering the possibility of a pandemic on the scale that now exists. Below are the statistics as provided by Seabury, and reported in a Flexport article in mid-April: Capacity from Europe to North America is down by 52%. sulphur content.

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Elementum

MARCH 23, 2018

In an ironic twist, melting ice caps and rising sea levels may translate to new business opportunities and reduced greenhouse gas emissions for the shipping industry. Many studies now predict that the thick sheets of ice which prevented ships from passing through in the past will thaw by the year 2030. An Upside to Global Warming?

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

The huge build-up of containers at China’s docks has created a major ocean freight imbalance, with a shortage of cargo in US and European ports and a shortfall in boxes needed by Western exporters to ship products to other parts of the world. Some ports are quarantining arriving ships for 14 days.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 24, 2023

Facing Falling Demand, FedEx Cuts Sunday Delivery Service In a concession to the realities of weakening demand for parcel shipping, delivery giant FedEx has announced plans to further cut Sunday delivery service. A short while later, and shippers are beginning to worry about the effect of the Chinese government’s sudden policy shift.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 5, 2014

George List, a professor of mechanical and construction engineering, emphasized the need for governments to consider the broader impacts of global change. For example, the widening of the Panama Canal will change the conditions here in North Carolina, as enormous container ships will be circumnavigating the globe.

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Elementum

JUNE 6, 2016

Mexican government sources cite competitive advantages such as a stable currency exchange rate, advantageous regulatory conditions for trading, and highway and rail accessibility with over 150 international harbors. Challenges or not, manufacturers of another key industry, plastics, are betting on Mexico.

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RFgen

AUGUST 18, 2021

Outside stressors like global demand deflation, labor shortages, and increased government regulations also mean tight margins for many. Companies in the automotive industry can’t afford to waste money rush shipping out-of-stock or lost inventory parts or letting parts sit unused on the shelf. Improved customer service.

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Elementum

MARCH 23, 2018

In an ironic twist, melting ice caps and rising sea levels may translate to new business opportunities and reduced greenhouse gas emissions for the shipping industry. Many studies now predict that the thick sheets of ice which prevented ships from passing through in the past will thaw by the year 2030. An Upside to Global Warming?

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NC State SCRC

JULY 9, 2021

After working from home for more than a year, consumers are fed up, and are flocking to national parks and holiday locations in droves, packing airports and airplanes, and spending more than ever with their government checks. There are challenges with getting these parts produced, as well as shipping them to the plant.

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QAD

AUGUST 18, 2022

Pharmaceutical manufacturers and their supply, contract packaging and distribution partners are under constant pressure to comply with government requirements while maintaining high standards for patient safety, product quality and innovation. What are the Two Parts of the Drug Quality and Security Act?

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Freightera

JUNE 29, 2017

Transport News INTL has just selected Freightera as “Best Online Freight Marketplace – North America” in their Logistics, Warehouse & Supply Chain Awards 2017! Looking ahead, Freightera is rapidly expanding in North America in 2017. We caught up with Eric Beckwitt to find out more.

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Zipline Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2020

But we can say that the shape of the market could largely hinge on the direction of government stimulus that has been a driving force in its current state. If the government were to approach this route, it would likely loosen capacity and bring some relief to shippers. What Is Next for the Freight Market? .

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 17, 2014

From monitoring carrier capacity and driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing and government regulations, staying current on events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain. Government Regulations.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 4, 2016

Driven by consumers and their growing demands, governments are taking heed and moving plans into action when it comes to protecting the environment and ensuring businesses are doing their part. Emissions standards, safety standards, and new environmentally friendly legislation are likely to continue to emerge over the coming years.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Is it because some of the biggest parts are being shipped from another manufacturing location? The Indian government is also investing in driver training. Governments themselves are trying to come up with solutions. The Chinese government is looking at logistics in its broadest format.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Technology companies in North America and Europe are especially dependent on contract manufacturing in China and just-in-time shipments. It shipped parts with a value approaching $35 billion in 2018, according to UN data , including $20 billion in parts to the United States alone in 2018 , most of them going to assembly lines.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 17, 2015

From monitoring carrier capacity and driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing and government regulations, staying current on relevant news means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain. Government Regulations.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

It will allow for the automation of more complex warehousing tasks, such as unloading shipping containers and picking packets or individual e-commerce orders. Content Summary: Trucks Platoon Across North Carolina Turnpike. Click here to read the full story. Printer-friendly version. Facilities Management. Media Type. Privacy Settings.

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Freightera

APRIL 28, 2020

The action to date on Physical Internet development in Asia has been driven by companies, but now the government is starting to get involved. North America – Although the Physical Internet was invented in Canada, there has been no government engagement so far there. China is moving very quickly now.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity. California.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Risk pooling is considered the most important concept in supply chain management as it governs the tradeoffs in inventory management and leads to effective strategies such as push/pull and postponement. Work with your broker to see if you can get priority on unloading the ship and inland transport. These are three examples: Rule 3.1:

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

Seven ways companies, consumers, and the government are responding. When a supply chain crisis hits–particularly one that affects young lives–everyone takes action, including parents, the government, and corporations. – Lindsey Groff, Executive Director, Human Milk Bank Association of North America.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2021

Supply chain disruptions such as the US – China trade war, increased demand during the pandemic, and most recently, the Suez Canal lockage, has caused an international shortage of shipping containers. This is likely to be an ongoing problem as the pace of container shipping trade continues to increase.

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