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Multimodal 2015 – Advanced Supply Chain Management and Logistics for Cargo Owners

Supply Chain Movement

Multimodal 2015. Shipping Managers, Procurement Directors, Distribution Managers, Traffic Managers, Logistics Directors, SCM Directors, Sourcing Managers, Transport Managers and Supply Chain Directors from: Major High Street and Online Retailers. Date: 28 – 30 April 2014. Venue: NEC Birmingham. Organiser: Clarion Events.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In order to achieve this target, CEVA Logistics is incorporating environmental considerations in a variety of areas of operations, from warehousing to transportation and procurement. We regularly assess our environmental footprint to look for areas to contribute to environmental sustainability in our communities. Acting for Responsible Trade.

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Breaking: Maersk and MSC Jointly Announce Discontinuance of the 2M Alliance

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights a significant joint announcement from global shipping lines Maersk and MSC that should garner the interest to supply chain management transportation and logistics management teams. In a joint statement, CEO Vincent Clerc of A. In a joint statement, CEO Vincent Clerc of A.

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The Data Behind Amazon’s Logistics and Fulfillment Play

Freightos

In other words, if your shipping your own goods, you’re competition. Let’s Talk About Boats, Ships, and Trucks. That’s not surprising, given that Amazon’s shipping costs grew from $11.5 billion between 2015 and 2017. Air freight figures prominently in job descriptions with 105 mentioning air shipping.

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How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight

Talking Logistics

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptions that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next. At these times of the year, you should see less risk to your standard ocean shipping strategy.

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El Niño May Have Your Supply Chain Partying Like It’s 1997

Kinaxis

That liberal paraphrasing of a classic Prince song refers to particularly strong El Niño conditions predicted by the National Weather Service for winter 2015-2016—the likes of which haven’t been seen since 1998. And it still isn’t, despite the headline of this post. Establish Strong Supplier Relationships.

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Omnichannel is another Word for Complexity

Enterra Insights

” Burnson goes to note that e-commerce is having an impact on air freight hubs, maritime cargo, middlemen, and intermodal operations. There’s also the added labor, time-consuming worker training, the need to discount inventory, and additional handling and shipping fees. And inefficient processes are just the half of it.