The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 14, 2021

Hence, at the end of 2020 stands the legitimate question: What is it that we really achieved in 2020, and what is in store for 2021? Warehouse automation was in full swing and maritime apps were suddenly mushrooming. An attendee poll at a recent conference of The European Freight and Logistics Forum hints at some cultural challenges.

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OCTOBER 14, 2021

Singapore 12th August 2021: Recognising the heightened focus on overall supply chain performance due to increased disruption and challenges, shippers, manufacturers and beneficial cargo owners (BCO’s), are increasingly faced with soaring freights rates and what they, correctly or otherwise, perceive to be sub-standard or inferior service.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The responsibility of sustainability is no longer limited to the individual, but it extends to corporations, industries and even governments. The Group’s sustainability policy is based on three pillars: Acting for People, Acting for Planet and Acting for Responsible Trade. We are committed to preparing the supply chains of the future.

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QAD

JANUARY 4, 2022

The Oxford Languages and Merriam-Webster dictionary folks have advanced “Vax/vaccine” as 2021’s word of the year, but we think it really should be “disruption.” 2021: A Year of Continued Disruption…for All Industries. Overall worker shortages, including agricultural workers, drivers, warehouse workers, etc.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

However, there is one area that Asia could do better to show true global leadership: sustainable growth that respects the environment. As an independent consultant that specializes in e-commerce and sustainable solutions, I get to work with companies that are looking to reduce their green house gases. Can products take less space?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we finish 2021, the supply chain is front and center with challenges reported across the globe; across multiple industries from consumer products through to automotive. Source: 2021 FUTURE ENTERPRISE RESILIENCY & SPENDING- Wave 9, September 2021. However, managing and tracking sustainability is a significant challenge.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

With increased emphasis on sustainability, I am often asked about sustainability “levers” that can be pulled in warehousing and fulfillment. My typical response is that more efficient operations are typically more sustainable operations. is the new kid on the warehouse robotics block.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

As I write this in the fourth quarter of 2021, there’s just no telling what the new year will bring in terms of emerging logistics challenges. Finally, as the world embraces more ambitious sustainability goals, logistics providers must minimize their environmental impacts. But at Blue Yonder, we noticed an interesting phenomenon.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In episode six of Be Ready for Anything, ToolsGroup’s Pre-Sales Manager for Europe, Birger Klinke, talks about what retailers should expect in 2021 and how they can leverage probabilistic forecasting and automation to adjust to a changing marketplace. What do you predict will be different for retailers in 2021? Transcript.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

inflation first began to heat up in 2021, it was written off by many economists as largely a temporary thing. Or, as Federal Reserve policymakers put it when they left rates on hold near zero in November 2021, “Inflation is elevated, largely reflecting factors that are expected to be transitory.” went out of business in 2023.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

2021 marked DB Schenker’s 51st year in Singapore. DB Schenker Singapore has also cemented the position as a key pillar in Singapore’s logistics ecosystem, being the number one air exporter (for freight forwarding) and attaining market leadership in ocean freight as well.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 22, 2022

In years past, sustainable logistics companies have been outliers among the broader freight transportation industry. Procurement leaders who take bold action can make a decisive difference in sustainability.” Why Shippers Need Sustainable Logistics Solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In October 2021, Amazon adopted a flexible approach to let managers of individual teams decide how many days corporate employees would work in the office. More companies are exploring ways to staff warehouses with robots but may have to wait a few years for the technology to catch up. At least at Amazon corporate, that is.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we say goodbye to 2021, I’d like to leave you with predictions of some quietly developing green trends that we should start noticing in 2022. Though a sponsor of COP26 and known for its efforts to move toward sustainability, Unilever’s plastic garbage level was reported by 11,184 eco-volunteers around the world ([link].

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

The available talent pool of drivers, warehouse associates and other employees is small, which creates staffing volatility. And can I do so profitably and sustainably? And it’s a far cry from the panicked, on-the fly decisions many logistics professionals were making in 2020 and 2021 — which, unfortunately, were not always profitable.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Sustainability is a real hot topic in recent times, and we must look forward and consider our long-term options for the continuation and sustainability for our planet. Sustainability measures are not only socially responsible, but good business as well. We must continue to inspire and promote sustainability.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

In addition to saving on electricity used in warehousing activities, the electricity in some cases can even be sold back to the grid. About the Author Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising on e-commerce logistics solutions and sustainability program management services.

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Freight Plus

JUNE 22, 2021

the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, has named FreightPlus to the 2021 Top Green Providers list. . . recognizes companies whose products, services or exemplary leadership is enhancing sustainability within the cold food and beverage industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

It is not uncommon for companies to tout their commitment to sustainability, but on closer examination the company’s commitment is far less than advertised. Here are a few questions that can be asked to really get at a company’s commitment to sustainability: Are the goals significant? Is Saint-Gobain Making Progress on Sustainability?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

Loadsmith says its newly formed entity, Loadsmith Transportation, is the first freight transportation company built specifically for self-driving trucks. percent) and transportation and warehousing (5.3 percent in 2021 and 2.8 percent in 2021 and 2.8 This will certainly be an interesting trend to watch. percent in 2018.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

A central part of Amazon’s ultrafast delivery strategy is its network of warehouses that the company calls same-day sites. The facilities are a fraction of the size of Amazon’s large fulfillment warehouses and are designed to prepare products for immediate delivery. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

So, when it comes to sustainability, we should be focusing on reducing emissions in the ocean that can kill off plant life. The reports underscore how private air fleets of express delivery companies are coping with a yearlong downturn in parcel volumes amid a broader freight recession that is also hurting airlines that carry general cargo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2021

As my colleague Steve Banker pointed out earlier this week, billionaire egotism trumps sustainability, as Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and others battle it out to get to space first. Uber Freight to acquire Transplace. Walmart partners with Symbotic to advance warehouse automation. Who wouldn’t like to go to space?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Breaking out of the traditional sales process, CEVA Logistics launched MyCEVA, a digital, web-based freight forwarding platform offering instant quotations, fast booking, end-to-end visibility and assistance from booking to delivery. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – May 2021. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – April 2021.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Learn how freight consolidation can help boost profitability and maximize supply chain performance to help SMB’s navigate 2021’s supply chain challenges. Below we look at how freight consolidation reduces costs and speeds up delivery times for fast growing multichannel sellers. What Is Freight Consolidation?

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Ware2Go

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Prioritizing logistics strategy in early phases of business development can position your business for rapid and sustainable growth. 2021’s supply chain issues showed many businesses — from large retailers to small merchants — that a disruption to the supply chain means a disruption to sales.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

To learn more about the future of logistics, tune as they give a preview of the topics for their upcoming Manifest conference happening in 2023 like sustainability, connecting the ecosystem, machine learning, and intelligent infrastructure. We were originally going to have the event in June of 2021, but we all know what happened.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

We are pleased to continue our 2021 series our fire-side chat column with key people in the supply chain industry. Katie welcome to another of LogiSYM’s fire-side chats for 2021 & thank you for making the time to speak to us in what can imagine your very busy schedule”. The key is in the quality of our collaboration.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

2021 has been a tumultuous year, marking a transition period from the chaos of 2020 through to the beginning of the post-Covid-19 recovery. Best practice inventory management – and the wider world of supply chain management – has played a big part in business survival through 2021. Multi-warehousing efficiencies.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Many experts and practitioners believe that higher levels of visibility would help to manage or even resolve the current bottlenecks causing congestions and delays, logistics costs and freight rates. Source: Transporeon road transportation 2021 shipper and carrier survey). a warehouse) or along lanes. Financial considerations.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 23, 2022

For example, including ports that are further away from warehouses or stores could lead to higher inland transportation costs and potential delays if the ports do not have the right equipment — or enough of it — to handle a retailer’s imports. Extending visibility capabilities beyond tier one and tier two suppliers is also important.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 8, 2021

This careful examination and actions to mitigate the risks and to support sustainable business growth. An effective analysis of talent gaps aids in sustainable, strategic talent mapping for short-term and long-term needs. • Dr Shereen’s main research interest is sustainability and supply chain resilience. Packing for the Future.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

A variety of other technologies, such as robots and advanced warehouse management systems, leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for data-driven decision-making. Robotics enabled with AI and ML augment the work of humans in warehouses and distribution centers. Artificial Intelligence AND Machine Learning.

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AUGUST 10, 2021

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 28, 2022

Built by Swedish freight technology company Einride, the Pod features a tall, glass window behind which the vehicle’s sensors can be placed high for maximum situational awareness and thus safer deployment. Shipping industry officials say the factors that caused bottlenecks earlier in 2021 have continued into 2022.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 10, 2021

During ICON 2021, I had the pleasure to speak with Nestor del Rio, Logistics Director at TRAXION Logistics , a leading transportation and logistics company based in Mexico, during the session “E-Commerce-Calibre Services and Digital Supply Chain Execution Solutions.” IoT : Digitalize our fleet and warehouse assets as much as possible.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Forecasts call for freight rate slumps in 2023. Using pictures of items in Amazon warehouses and training a computer model, the e-commerce giant has developed a camera system that can monitor items flowing one-by-one down conveyor belts to make sure they match their images. percent over the third quarter of 2021.

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