Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

For example, shippers spent much of last year bemoaning soaring ocean shipping rates and ships waiting for days to unload once they reached their destination port. This is an 80% drop year on year drop. When the Federal Reserve (the Fed) believes inflation is too high, they raise interest rates.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Risk Management is a Cirque Du Soleil Calibre Act! In today’s world, supply chains are more important than ever. In fact, 89% of businesses encountered a supplier risk event in the last five years. Manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

Supply Chain Risk Management Solution from riskmethods. If I was asked to vote for the most interesting solution set that has come to the fore over the last few years, my vote would be for supply chain risk management solutions. Supply Chain Risk Management Vendors.

Risk Management 194

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Logility

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Inbound visibility can be enhanced by collaborating with key suppliers to gain early notification of what product and how much will ship on what day instead of waiting to see what you get when it arrives on the dock.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Ever since COVID hit, supply chain executives have embraced supply chain risk management. Within this discipline, one of the toughest challenges is how to get visibility to problems arising across the extended supply network. Supply Chain Chaos is the New Norm. Chasing N-Tier Visibility.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

One such organization was Navistar, a leading manufacturer of commercial trucks, busses and proprietary engines that recently participated in a series of CPO interviews conducted by Ivalua and Art of Procurement. But building an agile, resilient supply chain doesn’t happen overnight; it requires forethought and planning.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

by Dr. Madhav Durbha Supply chain risks in the spotlight: Effects of Hanjin Shipping filing bankruptcy protection. A few days ago, the world’s seventh largest container shipping company by volume, Hanjin Shipping, filed for bankruptcy protection. Any such event will cause congestion in the ports.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

When I joined the profession 3 decades ago, as a newly minted engineer, supply chain folks were seen as ‘backroom boys’ (yes, there were virtually no women then). We were expected to stay in our silos and focus on ‘making, packing, shipping’ flawlessly. But took the blame when supply disruptions affected the business.

Singapore 130

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. How Labor Shortages Have Hurt the Supply Chain.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2024

As recent times have shown us, political matters across the world can have an impact on shipping routes, thus affecting the prices of goods all around the world. But what steps can you take to a more resilient supply chain during disruptions? If you’re ready to learn more about creating stronger supply chains, read below.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Supply Chain Risk Management Provider Avetta Acquired Stockholm based private equity firm EQT has reportedly agreed to acquire supply chain risk management software technology and managed services provider Avetta from existing private equity owners Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe ( WCAS ).

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Resilinc

MARCH 12, 2024

As a supply chain manager, it is impossible (and unwise) to ignore the state of global politics, as it directly impacts nearly every level of the supply chain, from increased shipping rates to access to critical materials and minerals. Graphite is crucial to electric vehicles and semiconductor manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Warehouse and DC operations can involve hundreds of suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers, each with their own network and security protocols. Any weak link in this chain can be exploited by cybercriminals, who can use malware, phishing scams, or other tactics to gain access to sensitive data or disrupt operations.

Warehousing 240

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QAD

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Morgan’s recent research article calls a “perfect storm” of factors not limited to consumer demand shifts, increased online purchases, labor constraints, COVID-19, sky-rocketing international shipping costs, inflation, high fuel costs, shifts in geographical supply and demand, calls for environmental sustainability and more. .

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2014

The second report , issued by TrapX Security, is even more troubling because it hits closer to home — that is, the warehouses and IT systems of manufacturers, retailers, and logistics service providers. As I’ve written many times before, when it comes to supply chain risk management, many companies are falling short.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 4, 2022

A similar story could be told for manufacturing industries whose supply chains extend into Florida. Florida is a major hub and home to a variety of industries including: aerospace, high tech, healthcare, electronics, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, agriculture, manufacturing, security, and more.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 29, 2021

As most adults know, constipation involves the difficult passage of necessary items through the tail end of the body’s supply chain. Nearly a week ago, a cargo ship — which if it stood on its end would be taller than either the Empire State Building or Eiffel Tower — ran aground in the canal completely blocking the waterway.

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Exiger Perspectives

JUNE 2, 2023

The presumption also applies to goods made in, or shipped through, the PRC and other countries that include inputs made in Xinjiang. This requirement extends throughout the entire supply chain, to include goods that may be shipped from elsewhere in the PRC and to third countries for further processing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 13, 2022

Supply chain disruptions are continuing to occur for a variety of reasons. Weather delays can affect shipping lanes, manufacturers face product shortages, demand continues to spike for certain products, containers are difficult to acquire, and the trucking industry faces a driver and capacity shortage, just to name a few.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They’ve built ports to depths greater than those needed by container ships across the globe, presumably to accommodate their large naval ships and submarines. balance China’s growing dominance of critical supply chains? What are some of the most glaring problems in the defense-critical supply chains?

Government 84

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2016

Chipotle: The Latest Example of Why Supply Chain Risk Management Matters. Using Modeling and Analytics to Design a Resilient Supply Chain. The Impact of SOLAS on Ocean Shipping and Data Management. Is Workforce Planning the Weakest Link in Your Supply Chain Transformation Journey?

Boston 100

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

At the center of Atlas’ product line is Atlas Exchange, a secure document exchange providing a “connect-once, access-all” network, securely linking retailers, manufacturers, suppliers and logistics service providers. 36 healthcare-capable FSL sites will provide medical device manufacturers access to over 80 percent of U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 131

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

One such organization was Navistar, a leading manufacturer of commercial trucks, busses and proprietary engines that recently participated in a series of CPO interviews conducted by Ivalua and Art of Procurement. But building an agile, resilient supply chain doesn’t happen overnight; it requires forethought and planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 18, 2014

As a supply chain practitioner, do you notice something missing? Where is the supply chain nodes? 3PL’s, Contract Manufacturing, Suppliers, Logistics providers…. Supply Chains have primarily stayed on the outside of this challenge. Then, they check online for deals and shipping dates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Those shipments need to go by Ocean or the more expensive Air mode if ship berths can’t be found. These rising prices can cut into the profits of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who are reliant on this form of energy for powering their facilities. But if the supply is totally cut off, the impacts will be dire.

Price Reduction 207

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

PFAS are also used in the photo-resistance process in semiconductor manufacturing. PFAS are all over the place—semiconductor companies are trying to identify where PFAS are in their supply chains so they can take action. Companies are now being required to show what their supply chain looks like.

Supply Chain Strategy 58

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Resilinc

MARCH 5, 2024

Many sectors are affected by droughts, including agriculture, energy, water, utilities, and manufacturing. This drought impacted hydropower, disrupted shipping, and affected five million people in southern China, according to the World Meteorological Organization. What can your company do to become more resilient to climate change?

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Resilinc

MARCH 17, 2020

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2019

Supply Chain Management Review reports that data showed that 66 percent of the sites flagged as potentially impacted by a supply chain event were manufacturers, with only 12 percent identifying an alternative manufacturing site to meet customer needs in the event of primary manufacturing disruption.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Then the risk solution fills in the gaps. For example, when a UPS strike was looming last year, the Interos solution automatically highlighted Cooper’s strategic suppliers that relied on UPS for shipping. The Interos solution can also help companies map their n-tier supply chains.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

Concurrently, supply chain leaders will be expected to continue efforts directed at instilling added supply network resiliency and tactical based agility. Manufacturing and Supply Chain Activity Levels- Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. This level represents a contraction of $1.5

Predictive Analytics Software 59

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Resilinc

APRIL 27, 2021

While the pandemic has given procurement managers fresh ammunition to advocate for greater resiliency within their corporate supply chains, geopolitical experts and a bipartisan coalition of legislators argue that the U.S. There are high risks in depending so heavily on East Asian manufacturers, even if they are close U.S.

Pharmaceutical 75

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ivalua

JUNE 10, 2020

A reliable supply chain can decrease purchasing and production costs for manufacturers and sellers. That’s why companies are always looking for new ways to streamline and increase efficiencies while also mitigating the risk within their supply chain. Gaining a Full Picture of Supply Chain Threats.

Risk Management 147

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Kinaxis

MARCH 17, 2015

It’s already on a ship to Halifax!” To successfully plan the flow through the Autoport you need visibility of inbound cargo, visibility of transportation assets (ships, dock, trains), and a strong model of constraints, including infrastructure capacity, engine availability, and manpower. appeared first on The 21st Century Supply Chain.

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Resilinc

MARCH 23, 2021

Like most readers of Resilinc’s blog, you probably agree that improving supply chain resiliency should be a core strategic goal for your company—and for any large manufacturing company. Or you may be in the early stages of seeking buy-in from C-level leaders for a supply chain resiliency effort.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Carriers and logistics services providers experienced windfall profit levels in their ability to leverage the constant disruptions and ship deployment imbalances into skyrocketing spot rates, added services fees, surcharges or demurrage penalties. Barclays in-turn cut 2023 earnings estimates for Maersk and Zim Integrated Shipping Services.

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