Resilinc

MARCH 28, 2023

This blog looks at the latest impacts of the energy crisis hitting the EU and Asia, including the industries affected, the outlook for global markets, and the overall supply chain impact. Ahead of the EU oil ban, Russia started diverting petroleum products to North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Asia 62

Asia Europe Pakistan Nigeria 62

Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

It is worth noting that North America has a much higher emission intensity than sub-Saharan Africa, despite Africa being significantly larger and housing more countries. Transportation was redirected to be used in providing first aid, leading to supply chain bottlenecks, shortages and price hikes. parts per million.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Dr. Muddassir Ahmed of muddassirism.com. In this blog he provides a simple reference guide to better yourself as a supply chain leader. With considerable experience in deploying Continuous Improvement best practices in Europe, Middle East & Africa.

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. I picked her up for transport to the Bay Area. Yeah, I follow the blog of a mathematician named John Cook. There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. US Army uses the “Transporter” container, developed four years earlier for removals, for Korean War supply movements. First intermodal cargo transportation (containers are stacked on deck). Shipping between Europe, S.E.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Africa-based executives had by far the highest rate of reporting logistics shocks (48%), not a surprising result given the poor state of infrastructure across much of the continent. Transportation: Trade routes blockage – Congestion at ports. Executives based in the Middle East mostly cited a demand shock. Cyber attacks.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 28, 2014

It was originally posted on the Humanitarian @ MIT blog. Nine pallets of caps, gowns, boots, and masks are sitting at the JFK airport in New York City awaiting the next available flight to West Africa. Fortunately while writing this blog entry, news broke that Brussels Airlines is resuming flights to Liberia.

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Sierra Leone Liberia Guinea Massachusetts 81

Arena Solutions

MARCH 21, 2023

Transforming transportation to electric vehicles (EVs) , improved transport, and better infrastructure to handle crowded roads and highways. ESG analysis attempts to identify potential risks and opportunities for long-term value creation and sustainable growth by taking these variables into account. Recycling, reusing/repurposing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 31, 2022

There are also opportunities to specialize in a particular area of logistics, such as transportation, warehousing, or customer service. You could find yourself working in Europe, Asia, Africa, or anywhere else in the world. It’s a critical part of any business. Conclusion.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Individuals and businesses are more involved through quick, effective inter-money transfers as a globalized economy and managed to improve the e-commerce transportation system. Cryptocurrencies may offer the foundation for a new class of faster and less expensive online transfers. Economic Inclusion.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

One of the more important observations from the March S&P Global report was the following: “ Inflows of new work strengthened from both domestic and export markets, the latter reportedly reflecting better sales to Africa, Asia, Europe and the U.S.” U.S. Manufacturing Growth Shows Signs of Rebound The two followed indices of U.S.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

billion between 2006 and 2012 to fight Malaria in Africa that kills 600,000 annually.    Despite Novartis’ efforts in distributing its malaria drug (Coartem) on a non-profit basis, they discovered most of the drugs were stolen and then resold in the black market and counterfeited Coartem was sold throughout Africa. 

Pharmaceutical 83

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

Most often the focus is on transportation or logistics, but does not take into consideration the trade-offs between make, source and deliver. Use of third-party data for transportation lane and drayage times by day/time of week. Tomorrow, I board my long flight from South Africa. Supply Chain Design. Local/Global Governance.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2020

They suggest looking at Mexico, Poland, Turkey, Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. ” On the transportation and supply chain front, one trend in the U.S. As a result, Frost & Sullivan analysts say it’s time to look beyond the BRICs for economic growth. Footnotes. [1]

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 10, 2018

Unfilled Jobs Stacking Up in Transportation, Other Sectors. The Wall Street Journal reports that t he number of unfilled jobs in the transportation, retail and business-services sectors is growing , as workers become scarce in a fast-growing economy. Labor Dept. the largest U.S. Rite Aid, Albertsons Call Off Merger.

Food 40

Food South Africa Journal Chile 40

Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

The Sustainable Freight Action plan released by California governor Jerry Brown outlines a long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transportation system. The most common (and probably an oversimplified) example cited is that butterfly flapping its wings in Africa can cause a hurricane in Europe.

Sourcing Strategies 60

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 5, 2015

The answer lays ahead… In this blog, I share insights on current results. The KC teams in Africa, Asia Australia, and Europe are just not equal to that of their peers. It is exciting to see a country so excited about building global transportation infrastructure. Who is poised to win? A Look Back. It is clear.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

So when I asked Cathy Roberson, a senior analyst at Transport Intelligence and a tech-enthusiast who is vox supplychainus on Twitter at cmroberson06 , I was not surprised when she sent me back an analysis that seems to match up perfectly with some of Google’s recent projects: Google Glasses, Android and 3D printing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

The cocoa pods’ journey typically begins on plantations or small family farms in tropical areas , such as South and Central America and West Africa – where over 70% of cocoa production takes place, with the Ivory Coast being the world’s leading producer. SCM #SupplyChain #Chocolate #Logistics #Freight #Transportation.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

This blog examines the “red” times, like the roughly three-month period we have just entered that is historically one of the regular disruptors in the ocean freight market. There may be instances where you will have to work more closely with carriers and book further in advance to ensure you can meet critical deliveries. Regular disruptors.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

During the afternoon, as I quietly held the pieces for Jake’s monster, my mind composed my blog post for the week. I am half-way through a spring speaking tour that will wrap-up in June with a speech in South Africa and Peru. Use GPS, maps and weather signals to better predict arrival and route transportation assets.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Requis

JULY 14, 2020

By 2016 it was pretty certain that supply chain was where I would focus—in fact in the same year I authored a blog post on trucking which, to my complete surprise, was very well received by executives in the industry, by startup founders, by other investors, and by academics. He blogs at Innovation Footprints and is on Twitter @brianlaung.

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AIMMS

APRIL 6, 2022

North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. I picked her up for transport to the Bay Area. Yeah, I follow the blog of a mathematician named John Cook. There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good.

AIMMS 295

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AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2022

North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. I picked her up for transport to the Bay Area. Yeah, I follow the blog of a mathematician named John Cook. There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good.

AIMMS 295

AIMMS Optimization Software Distribution Analytics Software 295

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2018

While some sub-processes will still require human intervention and management teams will still take the bulk of strategic (and some tactical) decisions, many tasks in functions such as procurement, manufacturing, warehousing and freight-transportation will be handled mostly by automated means. Autonomous Trucks, Trains, and Drones.

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Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This is changing fast with the rapid rise of economic power by China, India, Brazil, Russia, the MENA region, and now Africa. The primary market is increasingly Asia, not North America or Western Europe, and the primary economic growth in the coming years is expected to occur in China, India, SE Asia, and Africa, not in the “West”.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Manufacturing Procurement Trends North America 40

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

Transportation constraints are increasing with the risk of many drivers moving from logistics jobs delivering products to construction as the impact of the Infrastructure Deal becomes a reality. Yet, transportation optimization products focus on managing price, not constraints. Expect disruption in transportation cycles.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In the first of its thought leadership series, ThroughPut is bringing together the world’s leading experts in the field of Bottleneck Management & Elimination Technologies to Silicon Valley. Curtis represents Voyager on the boards of Ayla Networks, Sensys and Vidder.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. I picked her up for transport to the Bay Area. Pilot Jim Pitman transporting children to a camp for burn survivors (1 from Mesquite Airport and 4 from Las Vegas Airport to Fresno Yosemite Airport).

Optimization Software 156

Optimization Software Analytics Software AIMMS Price Mitigation Strategies 156

Resilinc

MARCH 5, 2024

With more disruptions on the horizon, we’ve laid out the key climate change issues for 2024 in this blog with practical insights and strategies to navigate these challenges. These conditions could potentially impact supply chain logistics and transportation by sea, air, and land.

Supply Chain Planning Software 108

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 11, 2017

This blog examines the “red” times, like the roughly three-month period we have just entered that is historically one of the regular disruptors in the ocean freight market. There may be instances where you will have to work more closely with carriers and book further in advance to ensure you can meet critical deliveries. Regular disruptors.

Scenario Planning 34

Scenario Planning Freight Supply Chain Planning BRIC 34

AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. I picked her up for transport to the Bay Area. Yeah, I follow the blog of a mathematician named John Cook. There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good.

Optimization Software 136

Optimization Software Analytics Software AIMMS Price Mitigation Strategies 136

The Lean Supply Chain

MAY 9, 2015

Tuk-tuk variants, referred to as auto rickshaws, can be found throughout Asia, India, Africa, South America, and even in Europe. Sri Lanka India, and several other countries have banned the high-emission engines or have initiated a conversion to cleaner fuel alternatives such as liquid propane or natural gas. Tuk-tuks Around the World.

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Negotiating Skills Sri Lanka Thailand Purchasing Skills 40

QAD

JUNE 13, 2023

Benefits such as low-cost labor, raw materials, cheap transportation, favorable regulations and proximity to suppliers were too good to pass up. As discussed in a recent blog post , regulatory compliance is key and violations can be bad for your company’s reputation and bottom line. The trouble is, that was then and this is now.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In this blog, we’ll dive into recent examples of each type of major supply chain disruption impacting the industry and discuss how supply chain managers can work towards more resilient supply chains and mitigate these specific risks. #1 Labor disruptions were a particular problem across all forms of global transportation as well.

Aerospace 48

Aerospace Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Planning Software Alloy 48

Resilinc

JANUARY 8, 2024

In this blog, we look at the top 10 supply chain events in disaster movies based on economic impact and general disruption to supply chain operations. Extreme weather like this would damage manufacturing and transportation infrastructure in the U.S. Grab some popcorn and get ready for a supply chain-themed movie night!

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Los Angeles Supply Chain Strategy Scenario Planning Supply Chain 91

ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

Like the chicken shortage and other issues surrounding the supply chain crisis , infant formula shortages originated with COVID-19 disrupting the supply chain , triggering the lack of labor , transportation, and raw materials. Image source: MTL Blog. And when lockdown hit, fear of the unknown led many parents to stockpile formula.

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