Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. Content Summary: First Self-Sailing Electric Cargo Ship Set to Launch. It’s believed to be the first autonomous and fully electric cargo ship, and it’s estimated that it could save up to 40,000 truck journeys per year.

Supply Chain Design Software 101

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QAD

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Located east of Germany in Central Europe, Poland is about 312,685 sq. Poland’s bordering countries include Belarus, Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, Russia, Slovakia and Ukraine. in 2017 and accounts for 40.2% Its prime location in Europe makes it an ideal location for shipping across Europe or Asia. billion in 2017.

Poland 79

Poland Czech Republic Manufacturing Procurement Belarus 79

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Germany Freezes the Nord Stream 2 Project. Germany responded by halting certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. That’s more than 50% of Germany’s annual consumption and could be worth as much as $15 billion to Gazprom, the Russian state-owned company that controls the pipeline. Russia Attacks Ukraine.

Price Reduction 207

Price Reduction Ukraine Russia Logistics Network Optimization Software 207

QAD

MARCH 12, 2020

Switzerland is east of France and north of Italy, also bordered by Austria, Liechtenstein and Germany. annually as of 2017, putting it at number 92 in the world for growth. As of 2017, Switzerland’s labor force reached 5.159 million strong, and most of the workforce is well-educated. in 2017, down from 3.3 Italy, the U.K.,

Switzerland 114

Switzerland Italy France Germany 114

QAD

JUNE 11, 2020

Commercial ship repair is also significant. In 2017, South Africa exported $94.93 billion worth of goods to China, the US, Germany, Japan, India, Botswana and Namibia. Imports for 2017 were $89.36 Imports for 2017 were $89.36 Primary import partners included China, Germany, the US, Saudi Arabia and India.

South Africa 111

South Africa Africa Saudi Arabia Manufacturing Procurement 111

QAD

JUNE 11, 2020

Commercial ship repair is also significant. In 2017, South Africa exported $94.93 billion worth of goods to China, the US, Germany, Japan, India, Botswana and Namibia. Imports for 2017 were $89.36 Imports for 2017 were $89.36 Primary import partners included China, Germany, the US, Saudi Arabia and India.

South Africa 111

South Africa Africa Saudi Arabia Manufacturing Procurement 111

QAD

AUGUST 11, 2020

Italy is the second largest manufacturing country in Europe, behind Germany. annually as of 2017. billion worth of goods in 2017. Primary export partners were Germany, France, US, Spain, UK and Switzerland. Border countries include Austria, France, Vatican City, San Marino, Slovenia and Switzerland. of the GDP. .

Italy 96

Italy San Marino Vatican City Switzerland 96

QAD

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The Czech Republic is a land-locked country in central Europe between Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Austria. The Czech labor force numbered 5.427 million as of 2017, and 38% of the workforce is engaged in manufacturing. Its major export partners are Germany, Poland, Slovakia, France, the U.K., billion as of 2017.

Czech Republic 84

Czech Republic Slovakia Poland Austria 84

QAD

AUGUST 8, 2019

Industrial production is growing at about 4% annually as of 2017. Regardless of your need to ship by air, water, road or rail, Spain’s infrastructure can support it, so it’s easy to make decisions that meet both cost and speed criteria. as of 2017, but that is down from a high of 26% in 2013. million people as of 2017. .

Spain 86

Spain Portugal France Italy 86

Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Flexport in the US, Beacon in the UK, Forto in Germany, K-Log in Latin America). Enter Big Tech.

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Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 177

QAD

MAY 23, 2019

It is bordered by Belgium, Germany and the North Sea. After the last election in 2017, it took an additional 225 days for the new government to reach a consensus on programs and policies with the four major political parties. In 2017, the country exported about $556 billion. billion in 2017. state of New Jersey.

Netherlands 88

Netherlands Belgium Germany Chemicals 88

E2open

OCTOBER 22, 2018

E2open to Acquire INTTRA, Adding the World’s Leading Ocean Shipping Network and Software Provider, Creating an Integrated Global Supply Chain and Logistics Operating Network. Today, one out of every four ocean containers shipped globally is booked through the INTTRA platform. MONDAY 22 OCTOBER 2018. E2open is changing everything.

Supply Chain Network Software 87

Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Rail Software 87

QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

As of 2017, South Korea’s industrial production growth rate was about 4.6%, putting it at number 63 in the world. As of 2019, it has 1,880 vessels, of which 83 are bulk carriers, 86 are container ships, 368 are general cargo ships, and 187 are oil tankers. trillion as of 2017. In 2017, South Korea exported $577.4

South Korea 85

South Korea North Korea Saudi Arabia Japan 85

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2023

However, in 2017 U.S. The company will focus its efforts on the Northeast region of the country, but its bikes will be available for shipping across the continental U.S. Lew instructed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to expedite the redesign process, and the new bill was expected to enter circulation sometime after 2020.

Logistics 213

Logistics New York Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 213

QAD

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

It also manufactures wood and cork products, paper and pulp, chemicals, fuels, lubricants, automobiles and parts, base metals, minerals, porcelain and ceramics, glassware, technology and telecommunications equipment, dairy products, wine, ships, plastics and optics. . The rate as of 2017 had fallen to 9.7%. . billion in 2017.

Portugal 79

Portugal Spain Rail Software Education 79

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

According to history.com , “Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. and in 2017 over 21 million artificial trees were bought.

Supply Chain 83

Supply Chain Expense Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 83

QAD

MARCH 21, 2019

percent annually as of 2017, but that increased to about 4 percent in 2018. to easily import and export goods anywhere in the world, and its open borders between states make it simple to ship goods across the country. million in 2017, making it the third largest workforce in the world. percent in 2017. In 2017, the U.S.

United States 99

United States Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Hawaii 99

QAD

APRIL 11, 2019

As you would expect of a country whose coastline stretches for more than 7,000 km, Brazil excels at ocean shipping, but most inland waterways are remote from populated and industrialized areas. percent in 2017. Brazil is the eighth largest economy in the world, with a GDP approaching $2.055 trillion in 2017. Political Landscape.

Brazil 92

Brazil Argentina South America Paraguay 92

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The company created Project Gigaton in 2017 to engage suppliers and other stakeholders up and down the supply chain to reduce carbon emissions. The number of small and medium-sized British businesses selling over Amazon’s marketplace soared by more than 25 percent in 2021, faster than in Germany, France, or Italy.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 185

Logistics Network Optimization Software Real Estate New York Logistics 185

Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

In his 2017 annual shareholder letter , Bezos lauded “divinely discontent” customers as innovation drivers. According to their 2017 annual report, over a quarter of Amazon’s third-party sales (which represent half of Amazon’s sales) are cross-border. In other words, if your shipping your own goods, you’re competition.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 134

Logistics Network Optimization Software Data Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software 134

QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Belgium is bordered by France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands, and has a robust shipping infrastructure including multiple ports, making it a perfect location for trade both within the EU and with other geographic regions. 2 percent annually as of 2017, making Belgium the 168 th country in the world for industrial growth rates.

Belgium 66

Belgium Manufacturing Procurement Netherlands France 66

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 9, 2020

percent of the country’s total bilateral trade, in the fiscal year 2017-2018 (the latest stats available). The effects include: Severe disruption to shipping, with many Chinese ports operating at drastically reduced capacity and around 200 sailings cancelled. Germany, $5.471 billion – partner share 5.01 Germany, $18.2

Australia 75

Australia South Korea United Kingdom Japan 75

Elementum

OCTOBER 3, 2018

According to Plunkett Research, transportation revenues in 2017 reached over $1 billion in the U.S. Today, trucking, shipping, air shipping, and other logistics services are all experiencing disruption: As consumer expectations evolve, businesses are constantly pressured to deliver high-quality goods in the shortest amount of time.

Freight 68

Freight Company Sourcing Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software 68

Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Demand for ocean freight was lower than anticipated, and Hanjin Shipping, another top ten ocean liner, was already teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. While not outrightly linked to this release, Maersk, now a shipping line and forwarder, terminated its key account status.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 287

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction 287

QAD

JUNE 11, 2019

On 29 March 2017, the UK served their withdrawal notice under Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. Let’s take the example of goods being shipped from Germany to the UK. For example, a company bringing goods into Germany from the UK would need to make an import declaration to German customs authorities.

Supply Chain Planning Software 106

Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills United Kingdom Supply Chain Software 106

Elementum

OCTOBER 3, 2018

According to Plunkett Research, transportation revenues in 2017 reached over $1 billion in the U.S. Today, trucking, shipping, air shipping, and other logistics services are all experiencing disruption: As consumer expectations evolve, businesses are constantly pressured to deliver high-quality goods in the shortest amount of time.

Freight 60

Freight Company Sourcing Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

For years, rich companies shipped some of their waste to poorer countries. Japan and Germany, according to Greenpeace. Between 2017 and 2018, sales of sustainable products grew by almost 6 percent, higher than their non-sustainable competitors. Bloomberg reports, “About 5.8 Footnotes. [1]

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software 100

Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2018

Microsoft-OOCL Partnership to Develop Shipping AI (Port Technology). DHL Parcel and Volkswagen actually started testing car trunk delivery in Germany last September , so Amazon is not the only one enabling this delivery option. Command Alkon Introduces BuildIt to Digitally Revolutionize Construction Industry. What’s next?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 101

6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

“This would increase the complexity of route planning and make more difficult the quest to eliminate empty back hauls as the number of shipping points increases and the number of shipments out of more rural locations increases,” explains Skip Berry in an article published by Clarkston Consulting.

Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction 98

Aera Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Another example includes finding and shipping inventory to meet unfilled orders and capture untapped revenue. Supply chain actions will be available later in 2017. Customers such as Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, and H. The new search feature and cognitive applications will be available in Q4 2016.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 30, 2017

How to Ship Freight Responsively” is the message that got us their attention, and in just a few days we’ll be taking it to the COP23 Climate Change conference in Bonn, Germany. Magazine Among Socially Responsible Companies, Wins 2017 W3 Design Award! The post Freightera Featured in Inc.

Company 21

Company Germany Conference Government 21

DiManEx

OCTOBER 25, 2017

It’s 2017 and the craze over 3D printing has somewhat dimmed down. Small series ready for shipping We’ve seen OEMs use additive manufacturing during the pre-mass production stage of a product in order to reduce risks and time to market as well. Production and shipping delays will be a thing of the past, resulting in lower lead times.

Supply Chain Design Software 75

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Material Savings 75

Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

In 2017 alone, Amazon shipped 5 billion packages to Prime members. Considers purchasing an airport in Germany. Amazon begins testing “Seller Flex” 2-day shipping. Amazon drops some additional fees and surcharges for shipping. Enlists gig-workers for last mile delivery.

Purchasing Skills 53

Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics Germany Packaging 53

Vinculum

AUGUST 10, 2020

in 2017, totaling nearly 892 billion (apx) US dollars. Zalando – Germany. Check for your internal operations such as skillset employees, human resources, finances, shipping handlers, and marketing strategy. Logistics and Shipping. Shipping cost is another reason why customers abandon the payment. Jingdong – China.

Resource Reduction 52

Resource Reduction Price Reduction Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Elementum

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

We’ve talked about the truck driver shortage and its potential to disrupt domestic freight shipping—fewer people are choosing to become truck drivers, leading to a serious dip in trucking capacity over the course of just a few years. A few companies claim to have found the answer. Nevertheless, these are still plans in transition.

Forecasting Software 68

Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 68

Freightos

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

It’s Mind-Bogglingly Cheap to Ship To China. Supply and demand on US-China exports, combined with historically low freight prices, meant that, shipping a 40′ foot container from the Port of Long Beach to the Port of Shenzhen costs less than the price of a mid-range MacBook. The Chinese Middle Class Is Huge.

Long Beach 120

Long Beach China South Korea Chicago 120

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Nearly half (47%) of online shoppers globally reported frustration with everything from shipping, to returns, to lost products and miscalculated duties and taxes during the 2016 holiday shopping season. They expect that there is always a way to get the product they want, shipped where they want, when they want it.

South Korea 54

South Korea Retail Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics 54