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Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings.

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General Motors Locks In Strategic EV Vehicle Supply for 2025

Supply Chain Matters

This week, in conjunction with General Motors reporting of Q2-2022 financial performance, the auto maker disclosed that it had secured strategic supply agreements to support one million electric powered vehicles in North America by 2025. A total of 30 GM EV models are planned for production by 2025 along with a doubling of revenues.

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Global Supply Chains — A Source of Strength

Enterra Insights

1] One of those “future shocks” occurred when the Suez Canal was blocked for days by a grounded container ship — the Ever Given. 3] Following year-long discussions about supply chain resilience, the Economist reminds us, “Resilience comes not from autarky but from diverse sources of supply.”[4]

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Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

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.”. Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Supply Chain 2022 Predictions — APEJ Implications. Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change.

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The Importance of Transportation Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. Transportation visibility is clearly not only for trucks.

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7 Ways to Future Proof Your Supply Chain

QAD

In his recent Supply Chain Digital Magazine article, Future-proof your supply chain to 2025 and beyond , Brent posits seven ways shippers can make decisions now to improve operational efficiency in the next couple of years. His recommendations to future proof the supply chain for 2025 and beyond focus on seven essential steps to take now.

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Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

trillion by 2025. In essence, a lot of logistics planning boils down to finding the quickest possible route between various points of delivery before returning back to the source. Aside from route planning and optimisation, some other avenues worth exploring include: Sustainable Sourcing of Goods. trillion in 2021, up from $4.2