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. Those shipments need to go by Ocean or the more expensive Air mode if ship berths can’t be found. Brent Rises Above $100.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Even before the pandemic, global supply chain were fragile thanks to factors such as the US-China trade war, less efficient shipping routes and a huge drive to cut costs by consolidating loads. Already, oil prices have reached their highest levels since 2014 and are expected to continue to rise.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 8, 2024

Historical events like Pompeii (2014) are omitted, assuming supply chains were relatively less connected way back then. Companies in quake-prone regions might face rising insurance costs and need to reconsider risk management strategies. The second rule avoids true stories and classic disaster movies.

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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.

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TransAudit

AUGUST 29, 2023

LTL, or Less-Than-Truckload shipping, represents the transport of freight that doesn’t require an entire truck’s space. The repercussions are profound, with the LTL shipping sector being notably impacted. ’s exit from the market could lead to a temporary increase in LTL shipping rates, as there’s less capacity available.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

From free shipping to 24/7 ordering to ensuring sustainable, environmentally friendly goods – customers’ requests are driving businesses into new processes and practices. Consumers’ demands are rising. Talent shortages looming. Unexpected global events are increasing.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). For related commentary, see Insights from Ryder Innovate 2014. — Adrian’s Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2014. Shipping and delivery capabilities become even bigger competitive weapons.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

They explain: “ Smallholder farmers face multiple problems that severely limit their agricultural productivity and income potential, including limited information about proper agronomic practices, poor access to credit and inputs, rudimentary logistics and transportation services, and inadequate planning and risk management.

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AFFLINK

JULY 20, 2017

His arguments hinge from the belief that risk management requires constant negotiation between the hazards involved in creating new products, finding new markets, and trying new procedures. Ninety Percent of Everything: Inside Shipping, the Invisible Industry That Puts Clothes on Your Back, Gas in Your Car, and Food on Your Plate.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

According to a July 2014 supply chain research study from Accenture focused on Big Data and supply chain risk management, most organizations have high hopes for using big data analytics in their supply chain but many have had challenges in deploying it. Larry has over 12 years of experience in software and high-tech industries.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Last September, a jury at Southwark crown court in south London found Amazon guilty of shipping dangerous goods by air. As reported by The Guardian : The items included lithium-ion batteries and flammable aerosols, which were flown in and out of the UK between January 2014 and June 2015.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. That can make it difficult to meet your delivery times unless you take proactive steps now to minimize the risk in your supply chain. Our proprietary Risk Calendar envisions times of the year when disruptions may occur, and why. Yellow: Space is getting tighter. Golden Week.

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AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The fundamental challenge in shipping for supply chain managers is the requirement to wait until all parts are present before shipping the product. Managers in supply chain sustainability should consider the financial impact of losing a part when they consider a single source for that part. Short-Sighted Risk Management.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2013

UCLA Anderson School of Management Blog. April 2014. March 2014. February 2014. January 2014. « Ship Mate App Finds Smooth Sailing | Main. UCLA Anderson Announces 2014 Loeb Award Winners; Lifetime Achievement Award Goes to James Flanigan, John Brecher Receives Lawrence Minard Editor Award.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

… For example, Proposition 47, a California ballot initiative passed in 2014, sought to alleviate prison overcrowding by reducing the penalties for some crimes. Thieves had broken into the train cars and made off with items shipped by Dr. Martens, Harbor Freight Tools, and small businesses alike. ” Concluding Thoughts.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

On the supply side, in 2014, I remember that DHL was talking about resilience where everyone was wondering what that really meant and how to set up the risk management globally. I spoke about the DHL resilience or risk management. All the shipping companies were completely, let’s say, sold out.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

In order to increase efficiency, the goods would be manufactured in batches based on factors such as the customer shipping address, the patent says. in an email.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A year before, in 2014, a Harvard Business Review article pointed out that supply chains were becoming increasingly global and complex and consequently more at risk than before. Two predictions have come true during the pandemic. It went on to add that the consequences for significant disruptions were enormous.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Four Risk Mitigation Actions for Weathering a Stormy Market.Connect. The recent decision by Japan’s three largest container companies to merge their shipping operations is yet another symptom of the volatility that is roiling the freight business. K” Line, MOL, and NYK are the three Japanese ship lines that are consolidating.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

In short, the increased threat of terrorism underscores the importance of taking a smarter approach to supply chain risk management , which was one of my predictions for 2014. It’s also important to note that shipping and aviation, two industries with significant greenhouse gas emissions, are not included in the COP21 agreement.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The disruption comes as producers and shippers race to meet demand for everything from clothing to toys for the year-end holiday shopping season, grappling with supply lines that have been upended by soaring raw material costs, long delays at ports and shortages of shipping containers. Department of Energy, 18 November 2014. [3]

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Let’s talk supplier risk management. What can you do when you have a supplier who knowingly ships a contaminated product ( the infamous “Just ship it” email ) and falsifies documents? How can you protect yourself from this type of risk? The Peanut Corporation of America Salmonella Scandal. Trust but verify.”.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

There were 94 total losses reported around the shipping world in 2017, down 4% year-on-year -- the second lowest in 10 years after 2014. In 2017 the downward trend of large shipping losses continued, according to a new survey, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty's (AGCS) Safety & Shipping Review.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 4, 2016

In 2014, three of the top five biggest supply chain disruptions were related to natural disasters. That means placing higher value on commodities that don’t need to be packed or shipped – things like ideas and great content, and other assets that can easily be transmitted digitally.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

planes and ships ); Iran and North Korea and their nuclear ambitions; ISIS exporting its brand of terrorism around the world; and China building islands in the South China Sea (and reportedly putting weapons on them ). Cyber risk and security is getting more attention from the ocean shipping community too.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Pull systems permit visual control of material flow in the supply chain.You can also use Ship-to-Use (STU) systems. Quality Assurance goes to your suppliers, qualifies them for their quality systems and enables them to ship to a point of use on the production floor to avoid sitting in a warehouse as wasteful inventory. Risk Management.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

And as I wrote two years ago, the larger challenge facing the ports, especially in the United States, is the need to increase port productivity as larger ships replace smaller vessels. It’s going to happen again, so you better prepare. And we don’t have the money, nor the luxury of time, to adequately address it.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Amazon getting closer to reduce delivery lead time with their patented speculative shipping model. Posted by Sudhanshu Raj on February 3, 2014 4:23 AM | Permalink. Posted by: Aditya Pujari | February 3, 2014 1:11 PM. Think of all the jobs that would be created, but also the logistics that need to be managed! April 2014.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2014

Todays WMS is a tightly integrated code between the intrinsic WMS functions like receiving, put away, inventory, picking, packing and shipping, which are the primary functionalities. Slotting, Yard Management, Labor management, transportation management, Returns Management, Reporting, Enhanced Task Interleaving, etc.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

Their mission is to work with our many global buyers, collectively known as Risk Management and Sourcing (RMS), to streamline the buying, planning and logistics. Nevertheless, we started our journey in 2012 and, due to many new internal procedures that we already have in place, we are on target for 2014.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

state authorities to collect sales taxes into an opportunity to deploy same-day shipping capabilities in the not too distant future, allowing consumers the same convenience and gratification that they would get by purchasing goods from a physical store. Posted by: Ronna | January 3, 2014 10:40 AM. January 2014. December 2013.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 26, 2017

WSS to launch pilot scheme for drone deliveries to ships at anchor (The Loadstar). Design for Supply Chain : Understand the impact of different product decisions and avoid high-risk components through early assessments during product design and prototyping stage.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Within the Exploration and Drilling operations the asset management can be effectively used to manage the Rig or Oil well effectively. Following are the major areas within Exploration and Drilling where asset management tools can be used to improve overall efficiency of the operations: Ø Rigs and drilling ships.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 27, 2012

Nordstrom was one of the first broad line department store chains to offer no-cost shipping and returns for online orders and is currently testing same-day delivery at a flat rate. Wal-Mart has enabled its shoppers the option to pick-up purchases from a nearby physical store or FedEx shipping location. January 2014. August 2013.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

They are order sourcing, order scheduling, order release and finally order shipping & delivery. Order sourcing process finds the optimal node from which order can be sourced; whereas scheduling determines when the order can be shipped or delivered. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). January 2014.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 8, 2011

One is to make sure that the retailer has the Order covered in terms of ring-fenced credit (in other words, a valid authorisation) before the order is shipped and the second is to make sure that the payment is processed as soon as possible once the order is shipped. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Moreover, since the SMEs are experts in their areas of expertise only (eg: SMEs for inventory, purchasing, shipping, financials etc.), Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). Supply Chain Risk Management(SCRM) (17). January 2014. Copyright © 2014 Infosys Limited. December 2013.

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