Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. To mitigate the investment and production loss in Tianjin, JLR has planned new production centers in continental Europe and South America. Supply Chain and Shipping.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Chemicals 60

Elementum

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

A strong El Niño can cause drought in Australia, Southeast Asia, and South America—while inundating North America with rain. That storm was considered one of the more extreme events in North America, and it’s estimated that more than US $2.8B Global ports increased shipping costs due to high risks.

North America 60

North America Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software South America 60

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The technologies and business models supporting these platforms are also being applied to logistics and supply chain management, especially across activities such as warehousing, transportation, and shipping—with astonishing success. In whatever form it takes, the shared economy will to a large extent shape the way we do business in future.

Supply Chain Design Software 84

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Demand Planning Software 84

Elementum

OCTOBER 8, 2015

We examine the benefits and obstacles to e-commerce in Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa. Why Now is a Good Time to Invest. In 2011, Nigerian startup Mall for Africa, which ships American brands to Nigerian consumers, took in $17 million in 2014. Why Developing Economies are Clicking “Buy”. The market is there.

Kenya 60

Kenya Indonesia Africa Purchasing Skills 60

Freightos

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Airlines aren’t expecting congestion to abate and prices to return to normal until 15 January…just in time to start heating up again, with shipments vying to get out of port before the Chinese New Year shutdown. That said, rates are still well behind rates this time last year, and even further behind Q1 levels.

Freight 120

Freight South America Europe China 120

RFgen

JANUARY 29, 2015

Just like other parts of the business world, logistics is a changing arena where things that aren’t efficient anymore are cast aside in favor of the tools that can do a job most effectively. The goal behind this process of evolving and developing new tools is excellence in the supply chain industry. The Future of Warehouse Management.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 52

RFgen

JANUARY 29, 2015

Just like other parts of the business world, logistics is a changing arena where things that aren’t efficient anymore are cast aside in favor of the tools that can do a job most effectively. The goal behind this process of evolving and developing new tools is excellence in the supply chain industry. The Future of Warehouse Management.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 52

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I also worked with a team of leading thinkers in developing the Future of Procurement Report (published by KPMG) , as well as publish the BVL International Global Logistics Trends and Strategies report with a team of leading academics and executives in Europe, China, North and South America, Russia, and India.

Predictive Analytics 117

Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software 117

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

We also saw a lot of technological advances in transportation, warehousing, supply chain planning, robotics, and last mile delivery, just to name a few. Americold employs 17,000 people worldwide and operates more than 24 temperature-controlled warehouses across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 282

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics New Hampshire Price Reduction 282

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

This situation has been compounded by the fact that Covid-19 essentially exposed what was already an underperforming process thanks to factors such as the US-China trade war, less efficient shipping routes and a huge drive to cut costs by consolidating loads. Shipping challenges. New trade routes.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 105

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2013

It’s a good thing Santa remembers them all because it takes at least eight reindeer to get him off the roof and around the world in just one night. You probably started your TMS project to manage shipping costs for your high-value freight, inbound or outbound. How do you manage carrier invoices?

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Optimization Software Modeling Software 100

EMERGE App

MARCH 4, 2020

Once you have arrived at an average order size for a product, your MOQ should be set just below this historical average. In this way, your sales volume for a slow month just jumped from 100 tubes to a minimum of 200-250 tubes a month because of your MOQ. Why do businesses do this? You are the boss. An Average Order Size Example.

Purchasing Skills 69

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Expense Reduction 69

Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Already reeling from the effects of the two-year COVID-19 pandemic, supply chains around the world, encompassing a wide range of industries, are now seeing increasing disruption caused by another massive crisis of our times, Russia’s war on Ukraine. The grain blockaded in Ukraine. A growing global warehouse capacity crunch.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 86

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Ukraine Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design Software 86

Resilinc

APRIL 20, 2021

At the same time, Linton says that precipitous moves by U.S. political leaders will solve the semiconductor shortage due to surging demand and the lead time required to build a new semiconductor fab. Just because the President holds up a chip and says ‘We’re going to invest in semiconductors,’ this is not like turning on a light.

Global 62

Global South America Agile and Lean Supply Chain Africa 62

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

“FedEx and UPS have ground to a complete standstill today due to what they say is a virus in their logistics shipping software…blaming the hacking group Anonymous after they declared their intention to punish shipping companies for halting shipments of flu vaccines into China.

Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Stord

APRIL 26, 2022

After Gap experienced factory delays in Vietnam, it started working with Mexican and Central American manufacturers to cut down on lead times. Sellers, like Home Depot and Walmart , are chartering their own cargo ships to ensure freight capacity for their products. Unfortunately, not all supply chain strategies are created equal.

Inventory Reduction 78

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 78

Vinculum

JULY 24, 2019

Just imagine. Ease of shopping, product variety, secure payments and free shipping are some of the reasons that have made online shopping a huge success. Just follow our list of global marketplaces. 1) North America. 2) South America. North America. And it’s not just Americans.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 45

Logistics Network Optimization Software Indonesia Brazil Electronics 45

Freightera

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Frost & Sullivan places Freightera among ‘Key Automated On-Demand Brokerage Solutions in North America’ along with Uber Freight and Convoy. The exception may be North America, where Frost & Sullivan predicts that it will be shared by several leading solutions. ANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. trillion USD.

North America 20

North America America Freight Forecasting Software 20

EMERGE App

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Depending on what you’re selling, you may see a dip or rise in sales just before the autumn/winter or spring/summer seasons, or before major holidays. Once we’ve identified the issues it’s time to sit down and review what you can do about them to minimize the impact of seasonality on your stock.

Inventory Reduction 45

Inventory Reduction Inventory Material Savings Purchasing Skills 45

Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Passages, capes, and straits are defined as geographical areas through which international shipping routes must transit. These routes are typically found connecting important marketplaces with active commercial trade systems, such as Western Europe, North America, and East Asia. Potential for closure or interruption.

Panama 52

Panama Egypt Asia 52

Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

And as always, please remember that some things are under NDA, and there are certain topics that we are unable to speak on at this time. At the same time, we recognize the value of in-person collaboration. And there’s much more that we haven’t even announced yet…stay tuned! That said, please enjoy our latest community update!

Supply Chain Planning Software 9

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Resilinc

MAY 16, 2023

1 Cobalt Turbine engines, airbags, dyes and pigments, and magnets are just a few of the diverse products made using cobalt. And in 2021, Apple reported that 13% of cobalt shipped in its products came from recycling. aims to establish domestic lithium-ion battery production, lithium-ion batteries have become a hot topic in America.

Chile 62

Chile Manufacturing Procurement Australia Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2022

As a long-time supply chain industry analyst, I have had the opportunity to observe the interrelationships of line-of-business and global supply network sourcing strategies for either component of finished goods supply. Background. Strategic Sourcing Shifts Away from China. and Chinese based high tech electronics providers.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement 52

Elementum

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

With similar economic interests in the Middle East and South America, China must find ways to facilitate expanding trade with these regions. The road not only paved the way for trade among these civilizations to flourish — it also served as a medium for cultural exchange. Reinventing the Road. President Xi Jin Ping.

Sri Lanka 104

Sri Lanka Rail Software China Supply Chain Planning Software 104

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

3Gtms Releases Quick Ship Portal. 3Gtms Releases Quick Ship Portal. CMA CGM and Freightos sign landmark agreement advancing digitization in the shipping industry. Maersk wants to slash carbon emissions from shipping to zero. 3Gtms Releases Quick Ship Portal. 3Gtms Releases Quick Ship Portal.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 101

Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Guinto joined Resilinc this past April as Vice President of Government Affairs—a career move he made after determining that Resilinc’s supply chain mapping, risk intelligence, and communications platforms offer the best and most cost-effective solutions to the supply chain problems weakening America’s security.

Government 84

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