Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

They source from approximately 15,000 suppliers with a sourcing spend of over €7 billion. But even multi-sourcing is not enough. They built them between 2012 and 2014, and then enhanced them when better supply chain risk management solutions became available. Their revenues exceed €25 billion.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Four fundamental practices: Based on (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016) research, Chinese and Iranian governments have focused their fight for SSCM based on four fundamental practices: sustainable procurement, sustainable production along with sustainable distribution , and reverse logistics. Cardwell, 2014). 2014, July 30).

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Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2013

Coincidentally, at the Ariba LIVE 2013 conference yesterday, I attended a presentation by Justin Dillon, Founder and CEO of Made in a Free World , a nonprofit group that is “building a coalition of consumers, businesses, and governments to disrupt the system of slavery.” appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target. How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? What will happen in 2016?

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MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 11, 2014

When a disaster such as a flood strikes, the response can be chaotic as various agencies and sources of supply converge on the stricken area. A humanitarian logistics model developed by the Center for Latin American Logistics Innovation (CLI) improves the efficiency of response efforts by taking a holistic view of these operations.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Consumers, activists, and investors increasingly want to know the products they buy are sourced sustainably and ethically. ’ With respect to their consumer behavior, 73 percent of global millennials are willing to pay extra for sustainable products, an increase from 50 percent in 2014.”[2]. sources of raw materials.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2022

The previous five-year labor contract was ratified in 2014 , after a total of nine months of contract negotiations and considerable urging from government officials for both sides to reach resolution. As The Wall Street Journal noted in its reporting: “ The risks have seldom been as high as they are this year.”.

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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.”. trillion in 2015). Take cargo airships, for example.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

Founded in 2014, this Boston based robotics technology firm leverages capabilities that are described as mimicking human hand-eye coordination, leveraging machine-learning to a vision system on a gripper and allowing mechanical fingers to bend and twist around objects to perform piece-picking tasks.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2015

Since 2011, the federal government focused on changing this paradigm and made American manufacturing a priority. government is following suit by establishing a network of manufacturing innovation hubs throughout the country. Launched – 2/25/2014. Launched – 1/24/2014. supply chain. Website: [link].

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

” We have many manufacturing shipper customers, and we love to create content of value for them on such subjects as best practices in logistics or trends around the supply chain. Unless the source of natural gas dries up, which is not likely for many years to come, the price of gas is likely to remain low for the foreseeable future.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2018

In 2014, while sipping on an early morning coffee, Maddy called to ask me a question. There is no technology solution that stretches across industries to automate the processes of source, make and deliver. Routing numbers and account numbers are clear identifier and there is clear governance between banks on the transfer of funds.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Warehouse Automation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

In fact, it made me think of a specific chapter I read from Magnus Carlsson’s Strategic Sourcing and Category Management: Lessons Learned at IKEA. In 1995 IKEA faced an organizational shift in purchasing and sourcing methodology. Now bear with me here…. They wanted to expand their production, and become more competitive globally.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 20, 2015

Planning and forecasting in an increasingly complex and volatile global environment presents many management challenges, as supply chains are exposed to an many sources of disruptions and resulting financial impacts. Bloomberg News has just released its rankings of forecast accuracy through the end of Q3 2014. Can’t wait!!

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RFgen

DECEMBER 3, 2015

A company that does business globally needs flexible supply chain logistics management solutions to avoid the consequences of geopolitical risks. Besides complete government collapse; citizen uprising, terrorist attacks and proliferation of organized crime are all major concerns. Geopolitical Risks to the Supply Chain.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 3, 2015

A company that does business globally needs flexible supply chain logistics management solutions to avoid the consequences of geopolitical risks. Besides complete government collapse; citizen uprising, terrorist attacks and proliferation of organized crime are all major concerns. Geopolitical Risks to the Supply Chain.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is defined as embedding environmental, social, or corporate governance considerations as raw materials are sourced, converted into products, and delivered to the market. This blog examines how supply chain sustainability solutions reduce waste, conserve energy, and lower emissions.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 30, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, Executive Editor Bob Ferrari pens highlights of the 2022 Crossroads Event recently conducted by the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. This Editor had the opportunity to attend the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics ( CTL ) 2022 Crossroads Event. Background.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

In fact, it made me think of a specific chapter I read from Magnus Carlsson’s Strategic Sourcing and Category Management: Lessons Learned at IKEA. In 1995 IKEA faced an organizational shift in purchasing and sourcing methodology. Now bear with me here…. They wanted to expand their production, and become more competitive globally.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is defined as embedding environmental, social, or corporate governance considerations as raw materials are sourced, converted into products, and delivered to the market. This blog examines how supply chain sustainability solutions reduce waste, conserve energy, and lower emissions.

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 15, 2015

A shipment of medical equipment that arrived on January 12, 2015, in Monrovia, Liberia, from Miami, US, will enable 25 government hospitals to receive infection control training, helping the facilities which were partially or fully closed owing to the Ebola crisis to recommence regular operations. Airlink has received a grant from the Paul G.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2014

For the past year, I’ve been arguing that logistics — and same-day fulfillment, in particular — is becoming a strategic weapon for companies. For related commentary on this topic, read these Talking Logistics posts: Debunking the Myths of Same-Day Delivery (Or What Amazon Learned from a 90-Year-Old Distributor).

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Tompkins Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

As rapid change takes place in online ordering and fulfillment for retail, consumer goods, distribution, and third-party logistics (3PLs), the needs for real estate space change too. Source: Kantar Retail Analysis. As we predicted in 2011, the number of store closings to occur in 2014 will hit record numbers. You bet it can.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

Therefore, it is paramount for you as a logistics and supply chain professional to have a keen sense of how to properly evaluate a supplier. It measures the percentage of products that are in compliance with government regulations and internal guidelines.

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Requis

JANUARY 9, 2020

According to CBInsights, investment in supply chain and logistics startups has been rising since 2014, and enjoyed a 70% increase in 2016 vs 2015 alone. Currently the term “supply chain” still holds sway because people find it familiar, but part of the problem with that term is that often people use it simply to refer to logistics.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 15, 2021

It is an environment in which government and business come together to create solutions to current and future challenges using high level analysis and applying cutting-edge technological tools.”[1] ”[4] From his comments, it’s clear Campbell believes logistics, transportation, water, and energy are essential services.

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Elementum

JANUARY 5, 2016

But when you consider the logistics involved in hosting, the numbers don't always come out positive. Recently, though, some have begun to question whether or not those economic benefits are worth the near-impossible, and increasingly expensive, logistics of hosting these events. billion spent on the 2014 World Cup.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Global Supply Chain & Sourcing Director for ECCO Global Shoe Production & Sourcing. Integration of system, digitisation of the S&OP process and broader sourcing strategies were paramount to success of this role. In 2014, I was appointed Global Supply Chain role with ECCO Shoes and relocated back to Singapore.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 11, 2016

He started at AvtoVAZ in early 2014 and slashed tens of thousands of jobs at its main Togliatti plant. ” Industry experts note that “the Russian government wants it both ways—AvtoVAZ as a social project and a competitive business in the modern era. The Renault-Nissan Alliance is the majority owner of the firm.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

So we’ve mapped out five changing Chinese trends that will echo throughout global logistics this year, carving out opportunities for ambitious logistics experts to realize serious gains. 22nd on the 2014 World Bank Infrastructure index ), improvements – especially in rural areas – can have a huge impact.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. In the digital transformation age, logistics is once again undergoing a major shift. Marc Tuinier.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 20, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Key decisions on programme approach, governance, team formation and logistics etc are taken during this phase. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 19, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. This one is from my experience in implementation of Baroda-Ahmedabad-KalolGas pipeline (BAKPL) ; a Gujarat state government project for transporting natural gas. January 2014.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2015

The tariffs were suspended when a new pilot program was initiated on October 14, 2011, which concluded on October 10, 2014. The charts below from the audit report summarize some of the findings: Source: Office of Inspector General Audit Report. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. citing safety concerns.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2021

” Adopting a circular economy strategy will require a significant change of behavior in every person, business, and government in the world. These elements include Product Design, Procurement, Production, Logistics, Consumption, Waste management and Supply Chain Technology.” That’s a tall order. ” Element 2.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 10, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. The federal government is promoting the use of Green energy and thats where the utilities have come up with the ways to use this opportunity for distributed energy generation.

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