The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

I recently attended a webinar on need to decarbonize the air transport industry – a very urgent priority ! The “Decarbonizing Air Transport” report shows a tough road ahead for cutting emissions in the airline industry. The “Decarbonizing Air Transport” report shows a tough road ahead for cutting emissions in the airline industry.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog continues with our annual listing of our most read blog commentaries that were published and of keen interest to our readers during the year 2021. The years of 2020 and 2021 presented unprecedented pandemic and other related challenges to industry and global supply chains. October 8, 2021.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

From the continuing impact of the global pandemic to the ever-increasing importance of ‘transparency technology’ and sustainable practices, the food industry has its work cut out for it in 2021. So if you have a thirst for knowledge, here’s all you need to know about food industry trends for 2021. Consumer trends in food industry.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The overarching rule that all actions taken are meant to meet the needs of the present society without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs, is a key driver. We want to support and enrich these local communities through what we do best: logistics and transportation services. Acting for Planet.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 29, 2021

As the delta variant provides an added layer of uncertainty throughout the world, experts frantically search for solutions as peak season shipping 2021 approaches. The second half of 2020 featured new growth and unprecedented demand in the world’s economy that has yet to slow and will continue to grow as peak season approaches in 2021.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Wrapping Up the Samsung Webinar Presented by LogiSYM. Held Last November 11, 2021. This webinar was presented by LogiSYM, in collaboration with Samsung Mobility. Samsung – especially. in the Mobile space is a brand that needs no introduction.

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6 River Systems

AUGUST 12, 2021

FLOW 2021, 6 River Systems’ flagship event that brings together users and enthusiasts for the most comprehensive ecosystem of innovation and transformation in fulfillment technology is rapidly approaching. The post FLOW 2021: Expert Panel Discussions Announced appeared first on 6 River Systems. Register Now. Register Now.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

I had just reviewed KION Group’s financials that showed the Supply Chain Solutions segment (Dematic) grew by 44 percent in 2021. Similarly, a Honeywell investor presentation stated that its Intelligrated business grew by approximately 50 percent in 2021. billion of order backlog as of September 2021 and an additional $6.1

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends Feature Article by Laurent Sik , Head of Operations, CEVA FVL APAC Automobiles, as a form of transportation, are indispensable in today’s world and will remain a crucial part of our lives for a long time to come.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2021

Latin American countries have particular challenges related to truck transport. Truck transportation comprises 75% of all freight in Latin America. So for a company to be competitive in the region, it’s imperative that they know how to effectively navigate countries’ transportation markets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

While the supply chain pressures that have built up over the last two years continue to abate as transportation capacity problems ease and consumption shifts from goods to services, newer challenges and opportunities lie ahead. 2021 was the trough with in-person events severely limited. You name the provider, and they are present.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

Documentation to be presented. Direct evidence for this is hard to present, and popular opinion has consequently turned somewhat against the idea of open trade being a force for good. Current State of International Transportation Industry – LogiSYM October/November 2020. What constitutes minimal processing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In the transport arena, working together allows companies to increase opportunities for backloading and load consolidation, cutting vehicle-kms, fuel use and emissions. Some businesses have done as much as they can internally to maximize transport efficiency; for them external. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – May 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane. From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. Last week, I gave the keynote presentation at the Dangerous Goods Symposium, sponsored by LabelMaster and the DG Exchange. Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation.

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Proxima

JANUARY 29, 2021

Retail supply chains are set to face another year of challenges in 2021, with uncertainty around bricks and mortar trading, a surging demand for ecommerce and the need to grapple with new legislative barriers arising from Brexit, in Europe. The ongoing impact of COVID. Adjusting to Brexit legislation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 21, 2021

A presentation by Srinivas Krishnappa, Regional Sales Director from AspireNXT and Steven Mutch, Senior Business Architect from Software AG. Our CargoNOW (Virtual) Exhibition 2021 is still OPEN till 16 June 2021! <<Back to other Recorded Sessions. Visit the booths to network with industry experts such as AspireNXT.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Presently, raw materials are mined or farmed and subsequently manufactured into products. After identifying an item and its present condition, it is resold to other customers as a used item to prolong the product’s life. The Circular Economy also expands the overall amount of transportation.

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Locus

DECEMBER 1, 2021

With bottlenecks in manufacturing and rising labor shortages in transporting goods, businesses struggle to counter toy shortage. As the 2021 holiday season began early, toy shopping started early. A rise in transportation costs. FreightWaves , 2021. – Oct 2021. Backlog in ships entering the ports.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 3, 2023

.”[3] It’s little wonder that a deity who can see the past, the present, and the future would be so revered. Yossi Sheffi ( @YossiSheffi ), Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, goes so far as to assert data is an organization’s most valuable asset. Analytics Insight, 22 November 2021. [2]

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

A January 2021 DOT report suggests that “only 48% of trucking firms would be able to buy the technology in the decade after it becomes available.” As a Senior Director at Open Sky Group, Byron’s focus is building and growing the Transportation Management practice. Byron Davis, Senior Director, Client Services, Open Sky Group.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The main take aways from the presentation earlier this year were the following: The auto industry has made supply chain risk management a priority since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. Mr. Niebur’s and Thiessen’s presentation was taped in November of 2021 and then played online in February.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2022

A director of a transport company recently told me that his post-COVID turnover is the same as before the pandemic. Although the number of orders for transport increased during this period, the shipment size – and therefore the efficiency – actually decreased. through online logistics platforms). through online logistics platforms).

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2022

A director of a transport company recently told me that his post-COVID turnover is the same as before the pandemic. Although the number of orders for transport increased during this period, the shipment size – and therefore the efficiency – actually decreased. through online logistics platforms). through online logistics platforms).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing. Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

How many more truck drivers are needed to balance demand for truck transportation with the supply of capacity? My answer to this question for shippers procuring long-distance (outside of a given metropolitan area) dry van transportation, for both truckload and less than truckload (LTL), is that approximately 25,000 truck drivers are needed.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 2, 2022

Environmentalists are also quick to point out that extended value chains increase both transportation and environmental costs of doing business. … Reshoring and foreign direct investment job announcements for 2021 were projected to be over 220,000 — 38% above 2020, which already scored the highest yearly rate recorded to date.”[3].

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ModusLink Corporation

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Delayed shipments because of sea freight disruptions, monthly increasing fuel charges, disconnected communication between transport modalities. See the chart below for a short visual overview of the respondents’ answers (Harapko, 2021). Retrieved November 27, 2021, from [link]. 2021, October 5). 2021, May 1).

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 11, 2021

.”[3] Despite existing cynicism, businesses, and the supply chains that support them, cannot rely on sarcasm and denial to secure the future against the inevitable risks that climate change presents. “Maritime transport is the backbone of international trade and the global economy. ” McKinsey Global Institute, 2021.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 24, 2022

(photo credit: depositphotos.com) According to consulting firm McKinsey, funding for logistics startups almost doubled in 2021 compared to 2020. In total, McKinsey estimates that $80 billion in funding was made in logistics startups in 2021. billion for the same period in 2021. Retail e-commerce totaled $507.7

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The stated overall theme for our 2021 predictions series was a ‘ year of renewal’ where new thinking, definition and directions would be addressed for what is required in a “ new normal ” of business. The year featured continual component shortfalls, explosive inbound materials cost increases and continuous global transportation disruptions.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators have reportedly recovered the ship’s data recorder and will conduct interviews with crew members and harbor pilots who were onboard the vessel. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has indicated that the closure of this port will have “ major and protracted impact on supply chains.”

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 26, 2022

But the pattern has become costly for retailers, with the National Retail Federation estimating about 17% of all merchandise bought in 2021 was returned, totaling $761 billion.” in 2021 was returned — “a jump from an average return rate of 10.6% According to the National Retail Federation Online 16.6% ”[8].

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

They live in the present, dealing with the immediate operational aspects of the supply chain. © Copyright 2021, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Execution Personnel: Masters of the Moment On the flip side, execution personnel are the boots on the ground. All rights reserved.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As supply chains around the world continue to grapple with disruption and volatility, an opportunity for women to advance in increasing numbers may have presented itself. At ToolsGroup we’re extremely proud of three of our customers who were recipients of Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2021 Women in Supply Chain Award.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

Canadian Pacific is the sixth-largest North America freight railway, and in December 2021 completed an agreement to acquire U.S. lawmakers had expressed concerns that with supply chains already highly constrained, the CP Rail stoppage would create an added transportation crisis for import as well as export flows. Canadian and U.S.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 24, 2022

It [became] the number one most annoying business buzzword of 2021.”[2] I have argued for years that globalization is moving towards regionalization as global wages rise and transportation costs increase. 2] John Ferguson, “ The 27 Most Annoying Business Buzzwords of 2021 ,” TrustRadius Buyer Blog, 27 April 2021. [3]

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ModusLink Corporation

JULY 15, 2022

2021 was a highly challenging year for the Supply Chain Industry. The event caused strong disruptions, even for the most resilient Supply Chains that were present. 2021, 19 augustus). Introduction. The aftermath of COVID-19 can still be seen across global Supply Chains around the world. According to K.P.M.G.

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