Supply Chain Brain

JULY 15, 2025

The deal was reworked to raise the price floor in both 2002 and 2008, before a new agreement that separated pricing categories for different types of tomatoes was signed in 2013. agreed to pause its investigation that same year after Mexico agreed to sell tomatoes at a set minimum price. border entries for bulk tomatoes.

Mexico

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 30, 2025

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Forecasting

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Interest Rates : The Federal Reserve in the United States is expected to raise interest rates this week , the first increase since cutting the rate to near zero following the Great Recession in 2008.

Predictive Analytics Software

Freightos

AUGUST 31, 2016

Bringing Freight Online With WebCargoNet And Freightos. But this story is more about a vision for a better future of freight, than just another acquisition. There’s unprecedented volumes of global shipments , growing international trade, more flexible supply chains, and easier sourcing than ever before (Alibaba, anyone?).

Freight

Freightos

DECEMBER 4, 2015

The broader climate issue.and freight’s role. The emissions from freighting Shawn’s TV is a miniscule percentage of this year’s 33 billion ton cube. Finding freight’s contribution to GHG took a lot of digging. . Click the button on the right to see our sources. kg of carbon emissions. This is a big deal.

Freight

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. Build in-market sourcing. Rationalize global strategies to focus on building markets based on in-market sourcing.

Supply Chain Planning Software

The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2012

<strong><em>If you think the price of fuel is the only element driving freight costs higher – </em><em>Think again! </em></strong> Introduction. Ground freight was then followed by 8.7% The best indicator of ground freight cost is the US Freight Rate Index, CPM (cost per mile).

Cost Reduction Strategies

Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

You might not think about shipping containers and ocean freight when you click “buy” on your Amazon order, but there’s a direct connection between the two. Starting in July 2020, the impact of this trend became obvious when ocean freight prices shot up, and have continued rising. to $0.40, or about half a percent of the sticker price.

Price Reduction

Freightos

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Since we live and breath freight, we constantly come across information that’s critical for our customers – logistic providers, shippers and carriers. And as freight innovators ourselves, we love seeing more innovation. Freight Rates News that rates for freight and logistics trends – October 2015.

Freight

Talking Logistics

JUNE 17, 2015

As the table below shows, back in 2008, the U.S. Source: “The Future of Natural Gas: An Interdisciplinary MIT Study,” [link]. Execution (Tendering, Dock Scheduling, Track & Trace, Freight Audit & Pay). trailed both Saudi Arabia and Russia in oil production, and it trailed Russia in natural gas production.

Waste Reduction

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

WorldShipping.org cites data from The Network for Transit and the Environment that shows that measured by grams/kg/km air freight as the largest carbon footprint impact and steamships as the lowest. Calculating the carbon footprint of a company’s comprehensive logistics framework is tremendously complex.

Waste Reduction

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We will then conclude the 5 main categories by featuring the top 10 freight articles of 2015. As a TMS provider, Cerasis also provides the services related to transport management: freight claims, freight accounting, carrier relations, and more. WHITE PAPER] The Complete Guide to Freight & Transportation Accounting.

Transportation Management

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers that were dealing with the China to North America trade lanes were already operating in crisis mode. They are predicting Ocean is going to increase 2-3x from $10,000 to container to over $30,000 per container and that Air freight spot rates and lead times are going to increase 3-4 times.

Price Reduction

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Image source: Financial Times.

Material Savings

Logility

APRIL 30, 2020

In the wake of the financial crisis of 2008–2010, CSR again became a focus for evaluating corporate behavior. With every participant in your global supply chain — retailers, brands, vendors, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, agents, brokers, carriers and freight forwarders – on the same page, quality management is better executed.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. The Sustainable Freight Action plan released by California governor Jerry Brown outlines a long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transportation system. Source: Commerce Dept.

Sourcing Strategies

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

made that prediction in 2008 (see the Barron’s article What $300-a-Barrel Oil Will Mean for You ). Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). Shippers and carriers continue to shift away from long-haul trucking and one-way freight. If you want that oil, that’s what you will have to pay for it.

Predictive Analytics Software

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Jason Mathers discussed the 5 Principles of Greener Freight, and provided real-world examples of those principles in action (read the Ocean Spray , Caterpillar , and Boise case studies, and also watch my conversation with Jason from earlier this year on Talking Logistics). Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation and Logistics.

Innovation

GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

WorldShipping.org cites data from The Network for Transit and the Environment that shows that measured by grams/kg/km air freight as the largest carbon footprint impact and steamships as the lowest. Diesel rail is twice that of steamships, and the impact from trucks, while a fraction of air, is three times rail. . Among the challenges: .

Cost Reduction Strategies

Intelligent Audit

MARCH 17, 2022

recorded in 2008 by the EIA. If weekly increases are jumping at the rate of the Gulf Coast region, it would only take two weeks to surpass the 2008 record. In the face of this and an overall carrier talent shortage , shippers must be creative with their freight network optimization to meet all of their customer’s needs.

Price Reduction

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The 2023 Strategy sets expectations on the development of future policy measures to strive for 30% GHG reductions by 2030, 80% GHG reductions by 2040, both relative to 2008 levels, and an overall level of ambition of reaching net-zero emissions as close to 2050 as possible. Open source is a way to spread the benefits of these technologies.

Material Savings

SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2023

Initially introduced by Nakamoto in 2008 in his publication on Bitcoin, blockchain technology refers to a decentralized peer-to-peer network that runs behind Bitcoin transactions. They collaborated to trace a bundle of sliced mangoes back to its source, with traditional paper documents taking nearly seven days to complete the task.

Supply Chain Design Software

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

At TVS SCS, I integrated six acquisitions into a single global brand, assembled a talented and dynamic executive and country leadership teams, and created a powerful global freight forwarding platform. Today, a dominance of production and sourcing is considered far-sourcing, driven by attractive labour rates in Asia.

Supply Chain Design Software

CargoBarn

MAY 18, 2022

CargoBarn , a proven logistics innovator in freight brokerage, recently tripled its Atlanta footprint as the company sprints to 1,000 employees across multiple offices nationwide. Customers need worry-free freight solutions, especially right now,” said Cameron Baird, CargoBarn’s founder and chief executive officer. About CargoBarn.

Atlanta

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

The term “Blockchain” was first coined by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 as the name for the electronic transaction ledger to be used in support of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Source: [link]. Source: Wikipedia [link]. Source: [link]. Source: [link]. ” Source: [link]. What is Blockchain?

Sourcing Strategies

Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Lead times are typically 30-45 days for ocean freight, plus production time. Raw material prices and freight rates can swing dramatically, affecting landed costs. Many companies are now developing parallel supply sources in countries like Vietnam or India. Add another 14-21 days for customs clearance and inland transportation.

China

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 30, 2015

China is not only an attractive market in terms of sourcing and manufacturing but also for the sale of goods due to the rapid growth of its middle class. We’ve been producing this equipment in China since 2008 and for many years we shipped everything as air freight from Suzhou to our global DC in Europe.

China

Supply Chain Network

MAY 31, 2011

million subscribers in 2008 to 2.4 242, December 2008. (4) SOURCE AT&T Inc. Emerging Trends Freight & Transportation Information Technology News & Info Professional Communications Supply Chain Management Support Services & Industry Initiatives' million in 2010. Back to top. RELATED LINKS.

Innovation

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

To provide some context my definitions are based on the premise of how far removed the entity performing the logistics processes is from the original source of the finished product. International freight forwarding services. SCM #SupplyChain #Distribution #Logistics #Freight #Transportation. 3rd Party Logistics (3PL).

3PL

Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. As manufactures and retailers increasingly depend on extended rosters of sourcing companies, the resulting networked supply chain requires improved visibility. Subscribe To.

Cargo

Global Trade Management

JANUARY 14, 2008

By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. Monday, 14 January 2008. That is over five million fewer lorry miles and 180,000 freight tones off the road each year. ▼ 2008. (7). Subscribe To.

Cargo

Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

In 2008, Dr. Raymond Panko published a paper detailing examples of human error in data entry. What does that mean for a shipper dealing with hundreds or thousands of freight invoices monthly? What does that mean for a shipper dealing with hundreds or thousands of freight invoices monthly? . Freight Audit in Multiple Modes.

Big Data

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Less use of air freight, increased use of rail and sea transport. Back hauling should be practiced where the empty vehicle should be used to collect the goods from other sources once after delivering finished goods.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

Since the inception of this blog in 2008, Supply Chain Matters has provided perspectives and takeaway thoughts from each annual report. GDP level, and a level not seen since 2008. Our perspectives stem from an outside-in end-to-end business process, management and cost adsorption lens vs. that reflected by logistics industry media.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The company was replenishing dealers’ inventory weekly, using direct shipment and cross-docking operations from source warehouses located near Deere & Company’s manufacturing facilities. In fact, during 2007 and 2008, Starbucks leadership began to have severe doubts about the company’s ability to supply its 16,700 outlets.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Global Trade Management

AUGUST 4, 2008

By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. Monday, 4 August 2008. arviem, founded in 2008, has grown organically to become the leading service provider for real-time cargo monitoring. ▼ 2008. (7).

Global

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

Since the inception of this blog in 2008, Supply Chain Matters has provided perspectives and takeaway thoughts from each annual report. Water The report notes the waterborne freight sector emerging from the most extreme market conditions in modern times. We wanted to particularly highlight four of these sectors. Of the total U.S.

Procurement Analytics