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Addressing Challenges in Global Logistics Operations with Technology

DELMIA Quintiq

Disrupted Logistics in Supply Chain Over the last four to five years, we have experienced disrupted logistics—broadly defined here as the interruption or complete breakdown of the supply chain functions at one or multiple levels. Addressing logistics challenges To overcome a wave of disruption, several measures need to be taken.

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10 Books Logistics And Supply Chain Experts Need To Read

Freightos

There are tens of thousands of books about logistics and supply chains. Amazon has 31,817 books about supply chain and 24,934 about logistics. That’s 56,751 supply chain and logistics books. But we got it down to ten logistics and supply chain books you’ll actually want to read. Empire State Buildings.

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The Annual State of U.S. Logistics Report – Added Candidness and Need for More Synchronization

Supply Chain Matters

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. business logistics costs reportedly rose by 22.4 For 2021, U.S. percent to $1.85

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How the Semiconductor Shortage Could Have Been Averted

QAD

Very similar to the crisis in 2008-2009 and much to the surprise of industry analysts, automotive demand came back much quicker than expected. The AIAG/Odette Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistic Evaluation ( MMOG/LE ) provides organizations with a supply chain management system. In addition to 6.2.1.7,

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Supply Chain Talent: Insights from CSCMP Annual Conference

Talking Logistics

That was certainly true at Starbucks, which went through some difficult times in 2008. Contrary to what many people believe, investing in employees is not dilutive [to a company’s financial results and shareholder value] — it’s actually accretive,” said Schultz, pointing to the company’s turnaround and growth since 2008 as proof.

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Bundling Lanes Can Improve Truckload Rates and Service

TMC

2008-2009) where transactional truckload shipments dropped by almost 80%, spot rates still cost more than contract rates. These logistics best practices can help save shippers 7% on average vs. spot market rates. Even in a down business year (e.g., Editor’s note: This post originally ran on Transportfolio.

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Bundling Lanes Can Improve Truckload Rates and Service

TMC

2008-2009) where transactional truckload shipments dropped by almost 80%, spot rates still cost more than contract rates. These logistics best practices can help save shippers 7% on average vs. spot market rates. Even in a down business year (e.g., Editor’s note: This post originally ran on Transportfolio.