Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. This chemical manufacturer is converting its entire distribution system to containers. Whether you’re a direct-to-consumer manufacturer or a direct-to-consumer brand, logistics plays a crucial role in a company’s supply chain.

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Cathy Roberson

DECEMBER 17, 2022

(Source: Reddit ) There’s been a lot of supply chain pains over the years, many of which are well documented – port congestion, capacity issues, rising spot rates, plunging spot rates, hidden fees, maxed out warehouses – just to name a few but one that I’m still trying to wrap my head around is access to bathrooms.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Statistics covered in the article include: How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. FastMarkets ).

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

WRITTEN BY CELINE CLAYTON / POSTED ON MAY 19, 2022. Original Article: 10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. One source of delays and expenses associated with supply chain final delivery is the paperwork involved. Retailers Need Indisputable Proof of Delivery.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 15, 2022

Consumers have not necessarily put the brakes on buying stuff, and it's just that some consumers are being more mindful of what to purchase thanks to inflation. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

While it was a bit tough to jump right back into the swing of work, I saw an interesting article about workplace conditions when I got back. tractor fleet and sourcing 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, according to the press release. British supermarkets source peppers exclusively from Spain during the winter months.

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Requis

JANUARY 9, 2020

In most of the supply chain trends articles you’ll read this month, there’s a lot of excitement about technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, and in some sectors, BIM (building information modelling). In business to consumer markets, there has been a rising trend towards sustainable and ethical sourcing. Digital twins.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 19, 2022

With supply chain disruptions, low capacity, and skyrocketing fuel costs, manufacturers and shippers are facing monumental hurdles. Fortunately, strategic planning can help you deliver your land cargo on-time , despite the abundant labor shortages. million in March 2022. Low Land Cargo Capacity. Optimize Routes.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Supply challenges arising from the war will hit many industries, with electronics being a prime example, since Russia and Ukraine are both sources of materials such as palladium and neon , vital for the manufacture of semiconductors. Grain From Ukraine: Will it Start Moving at Last? Agreement Signed, But Can it Hold?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Feature Article by Blume Global. The Importance of Supply Chain Sustainability for 2022 and Beyond. While it’s undeniably important to source products responsibly and produce recyclable or reusable products, companies also need to focus on making the transportation and distribution of products more sustainable.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

Today about 90% of non-bulk cargo worldwide is transported by a container. Flagship, a European innovation project, will deploy the world’s first commercial cargo transport ship fitted with hydrogen fuel cells. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – March 2022. Bunker fuel: CO2, black carbon and sulphur.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 1, 2022

Supply planners routinely plan purchasing, manufacturing, and outbound shipments based on detailed parameters relating to inventory levels, purchasing lead times, and manufacturing capacity. Source: Data from the Federal Reserve Board of St. Costs have increased about 60% since before the pandemic.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 14, 2023

5 Immediate Impacts of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 By Nat Josef Just when it seemed like bipartisanship was going the way of the dinosaurs, Congress recently came together to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, which President Biden signed into law on June 16th. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and John Thune (R-S.D.)

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

With the virus running rampant, members of factory management teams, too, can become thin on the ground, placing manufacturing companies under severe strain. Pilot Freight Services’ purchase of LTL company American Linehaul Corp. Hunt Transport Services Inc.’s s acquisition of Mass Movement Inc. and RDI Last Mile Co.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In his first week in office, President Biden signed Executive Order 14005, Ensuring the Future is Made in America by All of America’s Workers, launching a whole-of-government initiative to strengthen the use of federal procurement to support American manufacturing.”[1] Procurement must also be considered.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 8, 2021

A few week ago, I wrote an article about the transformative nature of the plant-based meat supply chain. Walmart has its first customer, as Home Depot will use Walmart drivers to deliver paint, tools, and other online purchases to customers’ doors. percent starting January 1, 2022. Coca-Cola has taken a different approach.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2023

I saw an article recently about a cargo flight headed to Belgium from New York that had to turn around mid-flight. National carriers’ share jumped from the same period in 2022, when they handled just 31 percent of volume on the platform. The new rules, required under an August 2022 law, are designed to wean the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2024

But I will get into the details in a future article. In the past weeks, ocean freight rates have risen as much as $10,000 per 40-foot container, as container ships seeking to avoid the attacks embarked on long detours around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, diverting more than $200 billion of cargo away from the critical trade artery.

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