The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Responding to the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Mikael Lind and Robert Ward Illustration: Sandra Haraldson, RISE 7 July 2023 marked a historic day for the shipping sector when the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted its 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (2023 Strategy).

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

But you need to go to the source and assess trend analyses since each index began, especially comparing now with 2008. Soaring container super-ships orders. Global box ship fleet tops 20 million TEUs. Those larger ships are also lower emitters. So next year’s super-ship orders will be down? THE BACKGROUND.

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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). Shipping and delivery capabilities become even bigger competitive weapons. If you want that oil, that’s what you will have to pay for it.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Source: Dictionary.com. The supply chain is vertically integrated and global shipping almost 2 million units daily. The journey began with a one size fits all approach in 2008, and the policies evolved over the course of the last seven years. During the year, I go to a lot of conferences. Orbit Chart for SanDisk for 2006-2014.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 17, 2022

As rising parcel carrier fuel surcharges change the dynamics for shipping companies, owners and decision-makers need to stay level-headed and informed to make the best business decisions. recorded in 2008 by the EIA. Patrick’s Day, parcel carrier fuel surcharges are imminent for omnimodal shipping. . The State of Fuel Prices.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

The sophisticated software combines customer’s shipping requirements with customized map data the company has compiled to provide UPS drivers with optimized routing instructions that meet service-level requirements, while reducing miles driven. . Source: Presentation by Bill Lee, VP at Breakthrough Fuel.

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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?

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 20, 2020

COVID-19 and the Future of China Sourcing and Manufacture. Economists are warning that the pandemic has triggered a drastic decline in world output and that a deep economic slump and financial collapse worse than the 2008 global economic crisis are unavoidable. But global dependence on Chinese manufacturing is mind-boggling….

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

The volume of product damage occurring in between manufacturing and retail is substantial - a 2008 study by Deloitte estimated “unsaleable” product cost manufacturers $15 billion annually or 1-2% of gross sales. But that has come at a hidden cost which may obviate all the benefits and is tough to overcome. Among the challenges: .

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AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The cost of recovery from a disruption in procurement management depends on factors such as supply source, volume, manufacturing location and inventory. Supply chains that rely on a single source are now more likely to experience disruptions. Rushing the Launch of New Systems and Protocols.

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CargoBarn

MAY 18, 2022

We create shipping solutions you don’t have to think about, giving every shipper a positive experience.”. in 2008 with a small infusion of capital from Baird’s savings account and a focus on relationships. CargoBarn specializes in full truckload, refrigerated, drayage, expedited and intermodal shipping. Pioneering Technology.

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EcoVadis

JUNE 3, 2018

Blockchain, the innovative technology that powers the digital currency market, has gained prominence since the introduction of the cryptocurrency bitcoin in 2008. Maersk, a Danish shipping company, is testing blockchain to improve the administrative procedures and efficiency of marine shipping.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Shipping costs are also expected to spike upwards. The rise of China in the past decade coincided with a global economic boom after the financial crisis of 2007-2008. It raised its prowess from running mere factories to one that offered a complete value chain: from research and development to shipping and fulfillment.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

However, its usage is yet to reach a point where shipping professionals consider it indispensable for their business. However, most of the shipping professionals have at least some knowledge of TMS and are aware that they will have to start using it at some point in the future if they want to continue doing business.

Transportation Management 120

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

The volume of product damage occurring in between manufacturing and retail is substantial - a 2008 study by Deloitte estimated “unsaleable” product cost manufacturers $15 billion annually or 1-2% of gross sales. But that has come at a hidden cost which may obviate all the benefits and is tough to overcome.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 20, 2019

The earliest mention of Blockchain technology was the Oct 2008 article published by the ever enigmatic, Satoshi Nakamoto which evangelized the use of distributed ledger philosophy to develop the digital current called Bitcoin. How did Blockchain technology emerge? I would like to call Bitcoin as Blockchain 1.0.

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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.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 11, 2020

When leading economists start talking about a drop in manufacturing comparable to the start of the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, you can be sure that the world’s leading industries are in for a torrid few months. The US and many Western producers source most of their APIs from China. Pharmaceuticals.

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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.

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Global Trade Management

MAY 16, 2014

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. They have people manually reviewing orders, combining orders into loads, and determining the best service levels and carriers to ship those loads. ► 2008. (7).

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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. From there the pushchairs are shipped to local DCs in China, Japan and South Korea for crossdocking and transport to retailers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group has annually published a series of supply chain management focused predictions since its inception in 2008. East and Gulf Coast ports to be able to process vessels, resulting in ships at anchorage waiting days or weeks to be processed. Background.

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Global Trade Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

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. arviem, founded in 2008, has grown organically to become the leading service provider for real-time cargo monitoring. ► 2008. (7). Subscribe To. Newer Post.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

To survive the increasing customer demands you need shorter lead times and faster shipping and delivery times. It will also track your goods right from the moment an order is received, its journey through the supply chain until it leaves the warehouse for shipping. Works for us.

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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. entities as opposed to foreign owned entities such as global shipping and logistics companies. For 2021, U.S. percent to $1.85 percent of U.S.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Amazon getting closer to reduce delivery lead time with their patented speculative shipping model. The DC becomes the single source of supply for carriers to serve certain geographic area for direct customer delivery.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

In 2008, Dr. Raymond Panko published a paper detailing examples of human error in data entry. One solution is to turn to big shipping data. Or in some cases, there are so many data sources and raw data it can feel overwhelming, leading to inaction and not getting the most out of the data. Gain Clarity into Shipping Data.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Todays WMS is a tightly integrated code between the intrinsic WMS functions like receiving, put away, inventory, picking, packing and shipping, which are the primary functionalities. Business Process Outsourcing.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 10, 2017

For instance, IBM and WalMart are partnering to begin tracking The blockchain — the buzzy, bewildering technology behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin — is starting to be applied to real-world problems like tracking pork chops, shipping containers and footwear with a speed and security not currently possible. It was in October 2008.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 27, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Nordstrom was one of the first broad line department store chains to offer no-cost shipping and returns for online orders and is currently testing same-day delivery at a flat rate. Business Process Outsourcing.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. They are order sourcing, order scheduling, order release and finally order shipping & delivery. As part of the scheduling process Retailer can source from Its own fulfillment point only if it is profitable.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

PCB’s were outsourced in the 1990’s, and final assemblies not long after, but the system house where it was all consolidated, putting it through your systems test and shipping it – was all outsourced to Penang.” ” The UGLY – “Nortel went to Chapter 11 in 2008. They put everything on stop ship – would ship nothing.

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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).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Free shipping, aggressive pricing and popular electronic and jewelry items lured consumers to place their online orders. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). Business Process Outsourcing.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Some stores are being turned into convenient pick-up locations for online purchases while online sites offer consumers various options for larger selection along with shipping and pickup options. Customer Service.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

The short answer is that it is indeed possible to re-shore manufacturing but it will take a change in government policies as well as sizeable state incentives to private enterprise to turn the ship around. Manufacturing’s contribution to Australia’s GDP has fallen steadily from 16 percent in 2008 to 5.7 Wealth of Professional Talent.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2017

These included things like shipping delays, production delays, stock outs, and the like. Many companies don’t buy with the total cost in view, particularly now with so much overseas sourcing going on. Supply Chain Impact on Shareholder Value. Question 4: Do We Have the Right Strategy in Place? Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

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