Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Supply chain sustainability has become a very hot topic, but for a lot of people, there is uncertainty around its meaning. There are three responses in this question that address supply chain sustainability: align with our goals, mission, and values; meet consumers expectations; and increase profitability.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2022

My bike is boxed, shipped, and on its way to Death Valley. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 7, 2022). Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 7, 2022).

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Talking Logistics

MAY 27, 2022

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 27, 2022). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 27, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In our recent GlobalTranz 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook white paper, our experts review some of the factors that will shape logistics in the coming year and beyond. Experts predict LTL rates will continue on the upward trend through the first quarter of 2022, reaching a new high on a per-pound basis.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. Over the past three years, supply chain cycles shifted.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 17, 2022

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 17, 2022). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 17, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. I finally got to see Midnight Oil last night, my first concert since.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This may be a reaction to the ongoing supply chain crisis, which quantum could help relieve through its potential to solve complex optimization problems common in shipping and logistics.” As noted earlier, the supply chain field could also benefit. New States of Matter. ” Footnotes. [1]

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2022

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 3, 2022). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 3, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2022

Seldom, if ever, has the global supply chain received so much attention as it did in 2021. Some critics have called for a complete overhaul of the global supply chain, insisting current operations can’t be fixed. Supply Chain Trends. Digital Supply Chain Transformation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. WRITTEN BY STEFANY MARTIN / POSTED ON JUNE 9, 2022. Original Article: What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. When asked what peak season is, it’s easy to assume the holidays are the only peak shipping season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2022 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2022

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 4, 2022). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 4, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery. Barbara Schielke Chief HR & CSR Officer for Asendia explains how carbon offsetting, emissions reporting per parcel, and supply chain efficiencies are helping retailers green their e-commerce fulfilment.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change. By 2025, to improve long-term supply chain profitability, 60% of manufacturers in global supply chains will invest in software tools to support sustainability and circular economy business models.”. “By In Asia, Governmental and Finance.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2022

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 28, 2022). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 28, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Ware2Go

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Learn how fast shipping promises drive top of funnel purchase decisions and how merchants of all sizes can make fulfillment a competitive advantage. When Amazon Prime launched in 2005, 2-day shipping was a novelty and what Jeff Bezos himself said felt like “an indulgent luxury”. Fast Shipping in 2022. A Look Back.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The FreightTech 100 2022 award recipients have officially been released. As an industry leader in 3PL solutions, including managed services, GlobalTranz is proud and honored to secure a spot in the 2022 FreightWaves FreightTech 100 , marking the fourth consecutive year of inclusion. What Are the FreightTech 100 Awards?

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 25, 2022

In a bold move which bore resemblance to the fighting spirit of the retail industry as a whole these past two years, the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show 2022 went ahead as planned in New York City despite rising COVID cases and reduced attendance. Here’s a look at four mega- themes from NRF 2022 sessions. Washington Post ).

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Logistics tech in 2022 has been unavoidably shaped by the two years that preceded it. The low rates that triggered Hanjin’s bankruptcy in 2017 quickly became a thing of the past, as surging demand, congestion, and a litany of global shipping catastrophes pushed ocean freight rates into the stratosphere. The Elusive 2022 Peak Season.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

While we’re happy to leave 2021 in the rearview mirror, many of the same trends will impact the truckload market in 2022. In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

In the early morning hours of April 26, at approximately 1:35am, a cargo ship leaving Baltimore Harbor struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, triggering a catastrophic collapse of the 1.6-mile-long The end result of the loss of propulsion was the ship crashing into the bridge. mile-long span. An estimated 11.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. Unlike the folks projecting election results these days, I was a little more accurate and the 2022 projections have set the stage for what will happen in 2023. Figure 1: U.S.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As we near the end of 2022, supply chain and logistics executives are busy preparing their strategies, plans, and budgets to deal with the inflation, uncertainty, and risks that are clouding the year ahead. Read more Improving Supply Chain Resilience: How A Digital Supply Chain Orchestration Platform Can Help.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Last year, it was the supply chain. ” As we all know, last year’s holiday season was marked by supply chain snarls. People who had never paid attention to global supply chains soon learned how they could impact their daily lives. The post Black Friday 2022 first appeared on Enterra Solutions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Importance of Digitalisation to Improve Supply Chains: Helping Businesses Navigate Through Supply Chain Disruptions. is adopted in more and more industries and companies, the supply chain industry is starting to implement these disruptive technologies to adapt to the ongoing challenges and obstacles.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2023

The marijuana supply chain is an interesting market to follow. Like any agricultural product, there are ebbs and flows to its supply and demand. However, from a purely supply chain standpoint, the marijuana market strikes a similar delicate balance to other perishables.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Logistics Procurement – Performance Management Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine In this edition we have several news updates, interesting & enlightening articles and contributions on people & management – topics which are most crucial to the development of the Supply Chain Industry across regions as well as globally.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The world’s oceans have been a vital part of global trade since humans first launched ships from shore. As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. In this concluding article, I want to discuss how climate change risks are adding to challenges faced by shipping firms and their clients.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 5, 2022

If supply chain snarls kept you from receiving items you wanted last Christmas, you’re in luck. … Companies are struggling to find space for the glut of apparel, kitchen appliances and other goods filling up their supply chains.” Those items are now arriving in U.S. ”[2]. ”[6].

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ProcurePort

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Global supply chains have suffered immensely in the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been a shortage of materials, shipping prices have gone up, and ports have been backed up. The post 2022: The Year to Build Supply Chain Resiliency appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

e-commerce customers’ love for free shipping. ‘de minimis’ rule, which exempts imports under $800 from customs and makes brokerage fees minimal, they have shipped massive volumes via air cargo. From Q3 2021 to early 2022, Freightos Air Index China-U.S. Utilizing the U.S. These rates dipped to around $3.50/kg

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2023

Bart De Muynck and Joe Lynch discuss the connective tissue of the supply chain, which is a reference to project44. As the supply chain connective tissue, project44 operates the most trusted end-to-end visibility platform, tracking over 1 billion shipments annually for the world’s leading brands.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2022

As we near the end of 2022, supply chain and logistics executives are busy preparing their strategies, plans, and budgets for the year ahead. The post [Video] Improving Supply Chain Resilience: How A Digital Supply Chain Orchestration Platform Can Help appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from FarEye and examines the challenges around big and bulky deliveries in 2022. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2023

People seldom think about the supply chains that make those items available. ”[1] The USDA also reports that, in 2022, the number of live poinsettia imports “totaled 2.2 ”[1] The USDA also reports that, in 2022, the number of live poinsettia imports “totaled 2.2 homes are imported. 3] Marina E.

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