Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

By 2012 they had implemented this multi-enterprise supply chain network (MSCN) solution. Yes, SAP had inbound ASN’s (advanced ship notices). In one major case in 2017, the Hanjin Shipping company was declared bankrupt by South Korean courts. If I learn one day before a ship hits the Port of LA, my options are limited.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. Following a March 2022 surge of Covid-19 in Shanghai, shipping company A.P. a bushel, the highest price since July 2012. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Accenture ). McKinsey ).

Material Savings

Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2013

What I found most interesting, however, was this statistic quoted in the press release: “According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, as of January 2013, 31 percent of American adults own a tablet computer , up from 25 percent in August 2012 and four percent in 2010.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Freightos

AUGUST 6, 2016

Plummeting freight rates mean that under 50% of logistics providers turn a profit on ocean shipping, while threatening competition from industry newcomers like Amazon and Alibaba spell out unprecedented challenges for the logistics industry. DHL seeded its empire by moving ocean documentation faster than cargo ships.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Besides providing fast, thorough answers to customers, today’s ERP, cloud-based SaaS, or 3PL-operated systems enable companies to manage the order lifecycle, control information and cargo flows, and reduce the total cost of goods. Thanks to route optimization, order speed from vendor ship date to DC delivery aligns with demand.

Pricing Training

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Reports 2012 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results. FedEx Introduces Enhancements to Deep Frozen Shipping. Robinson and Con-way both reported Q4 and full-year 2012 results this week. percent in 2012 compared to 2011 (including contribution from acquisitions). percent in Q4 2012. percent in Q4 2012.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

Of course, Amazon has been using robots for years in its distribution centers, since its acquisition of Kiva Systems in 2012. More from the article: The patent outlines a series of robots that could be used in a warehouse, and a system for controlling how quickly they move and accelerate to ensure that these bots can safely load cargo.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2016

Shipping costs are always an item of interest, and as the Wall Street Journal reported : . In the quarter, shipping costs jumped 37% to $4.17 As a percentage of sales, shipping costs rose to 12.5% Robinson announced that it opened “a new state of the art certified cargo screening facility (CCSF) in Carson, CA.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Global Trade Management

MAY 16, 2014

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. They have people manually reviewing orders, combining orders into loads, and determining the best service levels and carriers to ship those loads. arviem, founded in 2008, has grown organically to become the leading service provider for real-time cargo monitoring. ► 2012. (1).

Optimal Sourcing

Global Trade Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. By the way: One of the containers washed off the vessel is a huge shipping container with as many as 11 million cigarettes inside (- but police are warning any wreckers looking for free fags to stay well away). Is cargo of ours damaged? arviem real-time cargo monitoring.

Cargo

Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. That was the message of a panel of experts on perishables shipping Wednesday at the AirCargo Americas Conference in Miami. • Disagreements over shipping practices within the industry itself. . • Disagreements over shipping practices within the industry itself.

Cargo

Resilinc

MARCH 5, 2024

A graph showing Resilinc’s Extreme Weather Trends data from 2012 to 2023. Drought in China Impact on Supply Chain The Yangtze River Basin, home to Asia’s longest river, boasts a staggering annual cargo volume of over 3 billion tonnes.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Freightos

MAY 31, 2022

I started Freightos a decade ago, in 2012. World trade is built on a foundation of global shipping. In the two years prior to starting Freightos, I witnessed, as CEO of a company called Lightech, how international shipping is offline, opaque and inefficient, adding cost and uncertainty to cross-border trade. Really important.

Purchasing Skills

MIT Supply Chain

MAY 8, 2013

percent in 2013 to total $131 billion worldwide, up from $111 billion in 2012. Let’s bring it down to earth with a specific example – ocean shipping. As suggested in my recent post What Price Ocean Shipping? How much inventory could be better managed in this segment if there was better visibility into end-to-end cargo flows?

Supply Chain Design Software

6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery. It started in 1969 as DHL Air Cargo, and by the late 1970s, the company had expanded its operations and offered services throughout the world. The history of the company can be traced back to 1870.

Warehousing

SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

In response to these challenges, Jason’s Law was enacted in 2012 following the tragic murder of truck driver Jason Rivenburg, who was killed while parked at an abandoned gas station due to a lack of safe parking options. What truly sets Riggy’s apart is its commitment to driver comfort and well-being.

Supply Chain Design Software

SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

Django Unchained (2012) In “Django Unchained,” the compelling story of Django, a former slave who became a bounty hunter, is explored. A Hijacking (2013) The plot revolves around the hijacking and subsequent attempted release of a Danish cargo vessel and its crew.

Negotiating Skills

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. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share. Leaning on AI Technology.

Supply Chain Design Software

Savi

MAY 28, 2020

Once assembled, we then ship the units to the specific military customer, who then inspects the kits to confirm everything is in good order. We tried to ramp up shipping some key parts, only to get blocked by our carriers. Normally, we would ship the kits, the customer inspects and then accepts. Persistence led to success!

Supply Chain Planning Software

Elementum

JULY 28, 2015

Because of the shortage, wages for truckers have grown 25% to over $50,000 annually, up from $40,360 in 2012. Some companies, like Cargo Transporters from North Carolina, have installed satellite TV systems with more than 100 channels to serve as entertainment for when the truck drivers are away from home.

Los Angeles

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

JULY 21, 2014

.   The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are vital to the LA economy, not only because they provide a significant number of jobs in the shipping and logistics industries, but also because they give the city itself a competitive edge with regard to shipping times and transportation costs when it comes to operating a global businesses here.

Los Angeles

Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Amazon introduced its B2B marketplace in 2012, AmazonSupply, and then in 2015, renamed it Amazon Business. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World. I wear a number of hats these days.

Retail

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. Jebel Ali Port is the world’s largest fabricated port, and is serviced by over 100 shipping lines. In this 2022 guide to freeports: What is a freeport? Changi Airport serves over 100 airlines flying to around 100 countries and territories.

Supply Chain Design Software

Elementum

APRIL 22, 2015

Since 2012 the FAA has been under increasing pressure to implement a comprehensive and streamlined pathway for companies wishing to obtain commercial drone operating licenses. Last year Rolls-Royce unveiled a virtual prototype for unmanned freight cargo ships, showing that the future of drones isn't exclusively airborne.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Paperwork and tallies for shipping and receiving are part of this. Cargo diversion, hijacking and piracy are all concerns. Cargo theft is mostly done by hijacking the driver transporting the goods. For example, cargo thieves stop hijacking trucks. This is independent of any prior cargo screening along the route.

Supply Chain Design Software

Cathy Roberson

MARCH 21, 2022

A Pitney Bowes study forecasts ecommerce shipments to double by 2026 and that 90% of US consumers expect free two-to-three-day shipping. However, it took a pandemic to 'discover' the last mile as many providers failed to deliver on time, and shipping costs increased. I wear a number of hats these days.

Procurement Solutions

SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Prime Membership: Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering benefits such as free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and exclusive deals. This subscription-based service offers customers free two-day shipping on eligible items, revolutionizing the e-commerce industry and setting new delivery standards.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Elementum

MAY 13, 2015

Before the mega-retailer started shipping goods through Lazaro Cardenas, the KCS had fallen on hard times. The project aims to increase the country’s total shipping capacity by 60% by building four new international port terminals and modernizing nine existing terminals. Lazaro Cardenas Port. million TEUs.

Mexico

Global Trade Management

AUGUST 4, 2008

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. If you define an ‘Effective Global Trade’ as a trade that is executed on schedule, without damage to the cargo and at planned cost, then your threshold for an ‘Effective Global Trade’ is too low. Monday, August 27, 2012 12:02:00 pm. Monday, 4 August 2008.

Global

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S. When customers order items not stocked at one of Belk’s fulfillment centers, those items are shipped directly from the vendor. PST will ship the same day. In early 2013, Belk launched a vendor-direct program.

Supply Chain Design Software

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 27, 2021

These advantages are enabled by a couple key capabilities: Technology : Technology advancements and our collective supply chain knowledge has come a very long way since my blog post from 2012. The logistics industry has undergone a massive digital transformation that enables us to have smart, connected global supply chains.

Supply Chain Planning Software

RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

A naval ship at sea loses navigation abilities. After several recent investigations revealed the extent of counterfeit infiltration in the defense supply chain, Congress took action, modifying the rules for contractors concerning the detection and avoidance of counterfeit parts as part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 (NDAA).

Aerospace

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

million to a $1 billion industry in the five years between 2012 to 2017. What’s more, faster delivery times could potentially reduce shipping costs for customers, and this, in turn, may result in a sales boost for retailers. This is fuelling investment and innovation in the area, which in turn is creating a sizeable market.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 19, 2018

Strong results for air freight, container shipping and export orders in particular suggest that, while the trade recovery may moderate in due course, it will likely continue in the coming months and remain above trend,” the report says. He presented his outlook for container shipping to the TPM Annual Conference in Long Beach, Calif.,

Forecasting

Operations and Supply Chain Management

APRIL 24, 2015

In 2012, Amazon spent an amazing $775 million to acquire Kiva – a small company at the time – which is one measure of the system’s value, as Amazon now keeps the technology to itself and eventually into dozens of its fulfillment centers. Ship sites called in planned shipments, and then carriers and routings were phoned back.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

billion on air cargo hub, fans talk of bigger ambitions (Reuters). Wal-Mart offers free two-day shipping in latest attempt to compete with Amazon (Reuters). billion to build a large air cargo hub in northern Kentucky. In this age of texting, emailing, and Snapchats, the tooth fairy is what kept letter writing alive in our house.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Beattie writes, “Despite the popular image of cargo ships being huge carbon emitters, transport is generally a pretty small share of the carbon footprint for traded goods.” Brookings, 22 February 2012. [4] ” • Global transportation remains vital. ” • Geopolitics has yet to segment globalization.

Manufacturing Procurement