Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

I always find the news round-up exciting to write, as I end up reading more about supply chain and logistics than I would have thought possible. All of us at Logistics Viewpoints would like to thank our readers for continuing to tune in every week. Without our readers and sponsors, Logistics Viewpoints would not be possible.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

You’ve seen the Suez Canal memes, you know furniture is taking way longer than usual to get to your door, and you may have even heard about Pelotons shipped by air to reduce delivery times. While the cure for COVID is well on its way, there is no vaccine for what’s afflicting container shipping. Logistics is global.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. While this is not exactly the best news to hear, it’s time to move on to this week’s logistics news. Retailers face security-related challenges on many fronts.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Much of the finger-pointing involved the movement of shipping containers into and out of port facilities. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed. More than 80 ships stretched to the distance — a new record. ”[1].

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

However, freight shipping is the one activity that presents significant barriers to overseas-market entry, as you may have discovered if your business is starting to look across international borders for its next step in expansion. Container Shipping Can be Tough for SMEs. Challenge #1: High Costs and Confusing Pricing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 11, 2022

And with COVID, Amazon, like many other companies, was forced to pay front line logistics workers a higher salary. It had been an average of around $17 since May of 2021. These increasing labor costs occurred while Amazon was nearly doubled the size of their workforce over the course of two years. and Europe.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. International trade and logistics were stalled with the volume of global trade in goods down by 17.7% Consumers are now used to fast and free shipping.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 17, 2020

As the New Year approaches, it’s time to look at ways you can make a smart plan for global shipping in 2021. Current events impacting global shipping in 2021. “By While it’s impossible to predict all that 2021 has in store, you can at a minimum prepare for the following: The ongoing Brexit situation.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 3, 2021

From March through mid-April 2021, late deliveries occurred across 13% of FedEx packages and 5% of UPS packages. pounds), effective May 28, 2021, on shipments originating from and destined to the USA. Of course, it’s not only the direct-to-consumer shipments affected by these delays. The specific increases include: A $0.03

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 3, 2021

From March through mid-April 2021, late deliveries occurred across 13% of FedEx packages and 5% of UPS packages. pounds), effective May 28, 2021, on shipments originating from and destined to the USA. Of course, it’s not only the direct-to-consumer shipments affected by these delays. The specific increases include: A $0.03

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

The Initial Hurdle: 2021’ Freight Fiasco During the COVID-19 pandemic, Conor from Fort Toys , like many other entrepreneurs, found himself dealing with skyrocketing demand… and skyrocketing freight costs. This was terrible news for a company now on the hook to ship to kids who were suddenly cooped up and hankering for a fort.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Do you transport your products to your customers on the other side of the world in a container ship? Well, how much carbon did the ship emit in the course of the move? If you purchased trucks for your shipping fleet, how much carbon was emitted in making those vehicles? Business travel is also in this scope. Challenges.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But more blatantly than ever, container liners – and especially Maersk – are on a collision course with the tech companies that provide digital infrastructure for selling goods. Late 2021 saw Maersk continue to shift towards vertical integrations, with acquisition of Senator, a German freight forwarder for $644 million dollars.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 26, 2023

Faced with ongoing supply chain crises, shippers are desperate to get a leg up on their logistics. billion in 2021 with an anticipated CAGR of 17.8% between this year and 2030), it becomes clear that proactive visibility is essential for a crowded logistics marketplace. Of course, these are desirable benefits for any company.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since much of the previous year in business and elsewhere was defined by a global pandemic, we are left asking what will 2021 look like for food and beverage shippers. Food trends had an interesting 12 months as things changed quite a bit throughout the course of COVID-19. Here are some things to look out for in 2021.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 5, 2022

By learning about ways to minimize spending on pharmaceutical shipping, companies can better compete in the evolving market. . The State of Shipping Pharmaceuticals in the U.S. The demand for pharmaceuticals in tandem with all e-commerce demand means little available capacity and higher costs for pharmaceutical shipping.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Business intelligence in the logistics industry promotes transportation optimization and is on track to be among the biggest influencers in logistics and shipping management going forward. Of course, the past year only hints at a few problems. Business Intelligence in the Logistics Industry Systems Creates More Value.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

Although somewhat simplistic, that is not necessarily a bad way to think about FTAs, at least for companies that ship goods across borders. That of course does not make the regulators very happy. FTAs are subsequently “overlaid”, to assess whether the value chains that have already been decided offer potential for FTA benefits.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 29, 2021

Nearly a week ago, a cargo ship — which if it stood on its end would be taller than either the Empire State Building or Eiffel Tower — ran aground in the canal completely blocking the waterway. Some ships are carrying security teams that enable them to pass through the piracy zone. Journalists Peter S.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

With all that in mind, I thought I’d share some examples of the highs and lows of online and in-store retail that enterprises have endured between late 2019 and early 2021, and highlight some of the most notable changes in the retail supply chain arena during that period. The reverse logistics process, too, is a prime target for refinement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Amazon has started increasing the free shipping minimum to $35 for non-Prime members in some markets, according to notices on its website, as the company looks for more ways to cut costs. Until now, the minimum purchase for free shipping has been $25. In 2021, Amazon said it had more than 200 million Prime subscribers globally.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2021

”[3] To be fair, supply chains have managed to transform over the course of history; however, transformation has often been slow and painful and change is always motivated by profit. Historically, disruptions have been caused by events like, sabotage, weather, erupting volcanoes, accidents, and, of course, pandemic. ”[5].

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

While getting personal protection equipment was difficult, 2021 was an even more challenging time for the supply chain team. But in 2021, “all of a sudden there were just completely random shortages that occurred with no warning.” Of course it would! 2020 it was just a scramble for PPE,” Dr. Runkle explained. “We

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RFgen

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The short answer: “Enterprise Mobility” is a fancy term for using mobile, wireless and handheld hardware devices in an enterprise setting, such as a warehouse, manufacturing shop floor, or in logistics (such as by delivery drivers). Billion by 2021 at a CAGR of 15.87%. These devices open up the ability to mobilize your data as well.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. For example, if they buy a component for their hardware products in Thailand, they have an estimate for the logistics emissions associated with the component. Oracle also offers a logistics modeling tool to look at how different policies would affect sustainability.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

Of course, Shanghai isn’t the only Chinese city affected by COVID-19 outbreaks. Journalist Eamon Barrett ( @Eamonbarrett88 ) reports, “According to shipping analytics firm Windward, 20% of the world’s roughly 9,000 active container ships are currently sitting in traffic jams outside congested ports. ”[2].

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crisp

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Food Logistics has named Barry Bradley, Head of Supply Chain at Crisp, as one of their 2023 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain. A day of transit saves millions of dollars over the course of a year, when you’re talking about all the inventory being shipped,” he explains. “[So]

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

In this particular assessment, we reflect on our prediction that cost inflation trends that occurred among global logistics and transportation modes last year, would be unsustainable, and would drive remediation efforts. Mid-Year Global Transportation Assessment. We referenced legislative efforts such as the U.S.

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Turvo

AUGUST 3, 2021

The shocks of early 2020 hit the freight management and logistics supply chain hard. This is where logistics managers and freight controllers can use supply chain visibility and collaboration. Of course, many great benefits come with improved visibility and collaboration. Delays in shipping may tarnish customer experiences. .

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Vanguard Software

MAY 21, 2021

May 17, 2021 – The past year has offered a crash course in the fragility of supply chains. Between a deadly pandemic, a big ship ending up where it’s not supposed to and a gas pipeline that stopped moving gas, that has finally changed. Forbes – 5 Tips To Navigate Sustainable Logistics. More Supply Chain News.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 1, 2021

No More “Get-Out-of-Jail-Free” Card In 2021, supply chain disruption was the ultimate get-out-of-jail-free card. Executives at S&P 500 companies blamed their supply chains for missed earnings more than 3,000 times in 2021, which was up 50% over 2020. While some challenges still exist (e.g. It’s time to be much more skeptical.

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

Organizations must use every means at their disposal to keep goods moving while at the same time preventing their most important resource – their talent – from jumping ship at an alarming pace. The trucking industry was down 80,000 drivers in 2021, and that shortage is anticipated to balloon to 160,000 by 2030. It’s a global problem.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 26, 2022

Of course, the term “paperwork” is a euphemism for recording transactions be they digital or physical. … Essentially, TMS users can help to avoid an unexpected shipping capacity crunch by letting automation handle the management, diverting more time to focus on serving customers and less time spent chasing redundancies.”[6].

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 10, 2022

We are shipping it in some cases across the country to ensure that we have supply where we need it, and if we were less efficient than what we would like, we have this terrific footprint. As delivery and fulfillment costs rose across the industry, our in-market fulfillment model with Quiet Logistics continues to fuel savings for AEO.

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QAD

DECEMBER 2, 2021

These events simply laid bare existing vulnerabilities, such as a lack of visibility into actual consumer demand, fragile planning and production processes, and a lack of real-time communication between the manufacturing enterprise, suppliers, third-party logistics providers and consumers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet. So far, the discussion on limiting global carbon emissions has focused on the energy sector and, of course, air travel. But to be honest, the shipping industry is as much of a culprit. Meanwhile, reports estimate that shipping contributes 3%, or a staggering 1 billion tonnes of CO2.

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