The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

When you can barely see beyond the bow of the ship, when extreme wind and waves threaten to throw you off course – or worse, sink you – it’s understandable that long-term thinking can get chucked overboard like so much extra ballast. It’s an apt metaphor for ocean shipping these past many months. And the list goes on.

Supply Chain Planning Software 184

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2016

The projections are from BTS’ and FHWA’s latest version of the Freight Analysis Framework (FAF) , “which integrates data from a variety of sources to create a comprehensive picture of freight movement among states and major metropolitan areas by all modes of transportation.”. Take cargo airships, for example.

Freight 100

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JANUARY 25, 2016

There is still time and budget for shipping organizations to implement new TMS solutions or upgrade existing ones – yielding benefits like automation, efficiency improvements, expanded visibility and scalability – if they’re to be well-protected against what appears to be a looming downturn. Rail and Multimodal.

Price Reduction 60

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In technology news, INTTRA announced a partnership with JDA Software, which will give JDA customers access to INTTRA’s full suite of ocean shipping software, data and services. The company’s overall share of container volume has grown from 22% in 2014 to 24% in recent months.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Another method of evaluating risk is by conducting a SWOT analysis that indexes potential disruptions based on severity, allowing for the compartmentalization and prioritization of different functions within your operation so that the most essential ones can carry on with limited interruption. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes.

Pharmaceutical 94

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Another method of evaluating risk is by conducting a SWOT analysis that indexes potential disruptions based on severity, allowing for the compartmentalization and prioritization of different functions within your operation so that the most essential ones can carry on with limited interruption. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes.

Pharmaceutical 60

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 60