Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. For related commentary, see Insights from Ryder Innovate 2014. Adrian’s Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2013.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2015

In the second project, Whitman faculty and students are developing a new risk assessment methodology in order to assess the risk exposure in the entire Staples supply chain. The work brings out a new perspective in supply chain risk management. Supply Chain supply chain management'

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

Founded in 2000, German based Transporeon provides a digital freight platform the supports more than 1,200 shippers, 100 large retailers, and over 120,000 logistics services providers and carriers. The company manages operations from eight different global office locations and can converse business in twenty-five different languages.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

As history has shown, terrorist attacks (and how the world responds to them) affects oil prices, stock markets, consumer confidence and spending, and trade lanes — and they can trigger new regulations and security measures, which could increase supply chain costs and lead times. TMS for SMB: Breaking Down the Barriers.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Less use of air freight, increased use of rail and sea transport. Logistics partners have to be included while product designs so that it improves cubic space utilization and effective fleet management. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). Supply Chain Planning & Forecasting (59). January 2014.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

As in the past, the biggest beneficiaries will likely be parcel and air freight carriers such as FedEx and UPS who will become the last mile fulfillment agents of the holiday sale. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). Supply Chain Planning & Forecasting (59). Supply Chain Risk Management(SCRM) (17).

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2015

In other news… Elemica Awarded 2nd Patent on Supply Chain Operating Network. LLamasoft and CHAINalytics Partner to Provide Integrated Access to Freight Market Intelligence. Ryder First in Supply Chain Industry to be Awarded SAFETY Act Certification from U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Oil prices jumped, with Brent rising above $105 a barrel for the first time since 2014, after Russia’s attack on Ukraine exacerbated concerns about disruptions to global energy supply. Carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers that were dealing with the China to North America trade lanes were already operating in crisis mode.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

A large apparel, footwear and golf equipment manufacturer implemented key features of collaborative supply planning and procurement execution tool to achieve forecast analysis and collaborative workflows on the planning side and firm order collaboration with vendors on the procurement execution side. Supply Chain Planning & Forecasting (59).

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

Freightos unveils beta launch of international freight price index (American Shipper). Trans-Soft Announces Strategic Investment in Supply Vision. DHL trials city hub trailer for bike delivery (Logistics Manager). 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Trump administration re-evaluating self-driving car guidance (Reuters).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

“OPEC and 10 producers outside the cartel, including Russia, agreed late last month to continue holding back nearly 2% of crude production from the global market through the end of [2018]…with the aim of alleviating a supply glut that has plagued oil markets since 2014,” according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal.

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