The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry? The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. The 2M alliance will be disbanded in 2025.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 130

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

A recent report by Frost & Sullivan, “The Future of Parts and Service Retailing in the Automotive Aftermarket” , predicts that by 2025, 10 to 15 percent of all global parts sales will be made online. We have written quite extensively about the role of robotics in manufacturing as well as the impact on supply chain and logistics.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Analytics Software Trends Supply Chain Design Software 120

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

”[8] As a result, by spring 2014, Google data centers used 50% less energy than the industry average. Everything from procurement, to production, to logistics can be improved using artificial intelligence. Compared to five years ago, we now get around 3.5

Sourcing Strategies 113

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Sustainability 113

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Big business are jumping on the bandwagon too – utilizing collaborative distribution, reverse logistics and cooperative sourcing to lower costs, improve efficiency and better optimize their supply chain. But it’s not just individuals taking part. Not an easy task.

Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 3, 2018

Walmart launched this program in 2014, with a commitment to have 70% of its China-sourced export businesses participating in the factory energy efficiency program by the end of 2017. This is part of a global goal to reduce emissions in company operations 18% by 2025.

Resource Reduction 42

Resource Reduction Waste Reduction Material Savings Expense Reduction 42

Locus

JUNE 6, 2022

trillion in 2025. Ensuring that last-mile fulfillment becomes a revenue driver: This is crucial, as last-mile fulfillment is said to account for 53% of the costs of logistics operations. In 2014, Nishith Rastogi and Geet Garg wanted to improve the safety of women passengers on roads. Globally, retail e-commerce sales touched $4.9

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Modeling Software 52