Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

For example, a redundant supply chain may have safety stocks, contingency contracts, multiple sourcing, and diversified networks to ensure the availability and continuity of supply. The port handles about 10 million tons of farm products per year, mostly to Europe, Asia, and Africa.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management. E-commerce boom requires a new urban logistics model.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. VFC’s supply chain sourced over 410 million units of apparel, footwear, and accessories in their last fiscal year.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 28, 2014

With growing consumer expectations for faster delivery, shippers are expecting value-added logistics services from 3PL operators. This increases the urgency for 3PLs to leverage on the best market trends to increase logistics flexibility. So how will logistics planning and optimization technology help 3PLs to overcome these challenges?

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

18th, 2023, Source: Marinetraffic Since mid-November multiple ships have been attacked in the Red Sea by Houthi forces in Yemen. Judah produces the Freightos Group’s FBX Weekly Freight Update and other research on what’s happening in the industry from shipper behaviors to the latest in logistics technology and digitization.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 24, 2019

And this low cost fostered a mentality of incremental thinking with mid-level managers focused on squeezing out 1-2% a year in cost savings through sourcing, says Pete Guarraia of Bain consultancy. . But converging costs have reduced the need for far flung supply chains in many industries. Ecommerce is also driving supply chain change.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

In such adverse situations, humanitarian logistics and food supply chains play a crucial role in aiding. Whether it is responding to natural disasters or addressing the impact of conflicts and pandemics, a well-functioning logistics system can significantly impact people’s lives. million, which is over two times the figure in 2020.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

Comprehensive view of source, make and deliver. Most often the focus is on transportation or logistics, but does not take into consideration the trade-offs between make, source and deliver. Focus is on make, source and deliver together. Tomorrow, I board my long flight from South Africa. Supply Chain Design.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

As the logistics industry remains fragmented, riddled with data silos , low-transparency, and archaic manual processes, blockchain within the supply chain can empower this revolution towards digital collaboration. Source ] Blockchain can help mitigate these losses and their associated disputes. from the global economy by 2022.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

2017 started right where 2016 left off: with plenty of supply chain and logistics news. Radiant Logistics Announces Plan to Acquire Canada-Based Lomas Logistics. This news underscores another of my predictions for 2017 — that the convergence of commerce and logistics will continue. Happy New Year! million in cash.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Digital can help them use resources in a more environmentally responsible manner, improve their sourcing decisions, and implement circular-economy solutions in the food chain.”[1] Logistics Role in the Food Supply Chain. Bananas can come from Philippines, Africa, South/Latin America. ”[3]. ”[4].

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

Hard to Reach Rural Drones currently provide the most value to areas that have either poor infrastructure, such as rural Africa, or have geographic constraints, such as mountain communities that prevent efficient cargo delivery. Drones could change that and become an important piece of the logistics infrastructure in rural China.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Source: Laurie Cus. Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. SAP Launches Enhanced Supply Chain Execution Software for Faster Logistics Planning. Hundreds of Cafe Bustelo cans washed ashore in Florida this week. for CMA CGM and 2.7%

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 5, 2019

And while each market can be unique, we found a few repeating themes in our own experience and from sources including Gartner and our customers Procter and Gamble (P&G) and Cipla Medpro. We are faced with immense logistical difficulties that range from unpaved roads to armed bandits.”. Here’s what we found: 1. Transfer taxes.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Advancing Resilience Amidst Trade Disruptions and Tariff Swings by Dr. Shereen Nassar, Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai Supply chain resilience has become a crucial topic of discussion in our interconnected and globalised world.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Most people in my division work in capability development or centers of excellence designed to help operations centers improve their performance in logistics, customer service or production. I work for Global Supply Chain, a division based in Zoeterwoude (the Netherlands). Heineken’s brewery in Zoeterwoude, image credit: Heineken.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

So if you’re one of those people who can absorb information more readily by reading, and have an interest in what’s happening in the world of healthcare logistics, the following transcript should be a valuable source of enlightenment for you. Putting Africa on the Supply Chain Map. And I thought, what a real tragedy.

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, with regional hubs in the Middle East and North Africa, the company is built on a 50-year heritage and on a track record of 300 EPC projects successfully completed in more than 30 countries worldwide. The digital transformation journey has reached the Go-Live of the Sourcing module. The Arkad S.p.A

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 10, 2014

Consumption, especially of ‘luxury’ products such as coffee, tea and chocolate, is expected to increase substantially, in particular in the emerging economies in the Far East, South America and parts of Africa. On top of that, it’s simply not considered cool to be a cocoa farmer in West Africa,” says Franka Seijbel from Amtrada.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 31, 2022

The further disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cause major disruptions to the global supply chain and impact South Africa. Shorter supply chains with more local sourcing if possible are now becoming preferable because the more links in the chain, the more potential for a weak link. The supply chain of the future.

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Arena Solutions

MAY 3, 2022

DEVELOP THE RIGHT SOURCING STRATEGY. Although EVs are comprised of fewer mechanical parts as compared to traditional ICE vehicles, they incorporate highly sophisticated technology that is much more difficult to source and mass produce. Once the raw materials are sourced, the final batteries are assembled primarily in Asia.

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Supply Chain Insights

JUNE 27, 2013

Upcoming recordings will focus on a range of topics: e-procurement in Africa, e-commerce in China, serialization in pharmaceuticals, collaborative logistics in consumer products, lessons learned from forecast benchmarking, cool technologies, and insights from technology leaders on how to effectively implement supply chain planning.

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Let’s cover just three areas where ERP drives greater sustainability: Responsible Sourcing – Manufacturing ERP systems support efforts to identify responsible, sustainable sources of materials. Practitioners know that inefficient logistics activities increase the supply chain carbon footprint and, at times, cannot be avoided.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 3, 2016

More shippers today appear to be outsourcing some or all of their logistics. How does a company decide that outsourcing logistics is the right choice? From local truck transportation to global supply chain management systems, from produce sourcing to consulting based on practical experience to outsourcing, C.H. South Africa.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

I will be speaking and working with clients in wonderful locations in Brussels, China, Germany, London, Mexico, Peru, and South Africa. Historically, supply chain processes were functional focused on make, source and deliver. Digital logistics? Digital sourcing? For the next 18 weeks I will be in the air.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Freight and logistics trends that rate in the news. Check out our roundup of nearly 100 digital logistics/supply chain sources. Freight Rates News. DECEMBER 2015. We summarize key monthly trends in six sections. Prefer to find news yourself? SHORT TERM: HEALTHY START TO PEAK RETAIL SALES SEASON.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Her vision clearly extends beyond logistics alone. Partly thanks to emerging economies such as Russia, Brazil and South Africa, companies will increasingly be trading with partners outside of the European Union, which means that local customs and tax legislation and regulations will have an ever greater influence on business operations.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

In particular, emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America, the adoption of mobile devices is rapid as consumers and businesses bypass traditional laptops and desktops in favor of smartphones and tablets. Inventory management and replenishment as well as reverse logistics can now be managed by mobile as well as payments.

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Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 2, 2018

For organizations that source products from suppliers in remote regions, blockchain can provide clarity in an otherwise murky journey from harvest to retail. What’s more, net food losses in developed countries (222 million metric tons) equate to nearly all of the food produced in Sub-Saharan Africa yearly (223 million metric tons).

Waste Reduction 91

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. In the digital transformation age, logistics is once again undergoing a major shift. Marc Tuinier.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 31, 2024

From entry-level positions such as procurement officers and logistics coordinators to higher-level roles like supply chain directors and vice presidents, each comes with its own set of responsibilities and corresponding salary ranges. So, let’s dive in and explore the fascinating world of supply chain management salaries! per hour. .

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

GEODIS, a third-party logistics provider (3PL), is using exoskeletons to support and protect employees’ backs at its warehouse in Venlo, the Netherlands. Content Summary: Cargill Launches Effort to Prevent Child Labor in West Africa. Last-Mile Delivery. Media Type. Media Credit. Privacy Settings. anonymous user. Media Image.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

A supply chain is an end to end process which typically begins with the sourcing of raw materials and concludes with the sale of a good to the final customer.”[1] Sourcing : “Source processes involve obtaining goods and services to meet either planned or actual market demand. ” 3. .” Footnotes. [1]

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Everything from procurement, to production, to logistics can be improved using artificial intelligence. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), limiting global warming to less than 1.5 ”[4]. What are companies doing? Compared to five years ago, we now get around 3.5

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Enterra Insights

MAY 7, 2018

The report states, “The logistics behind global trade is highly complex as it involves many parties often with conflicting interests and priorities as well as the use of different systems to track shipments. 3] McKendrick draws from a report published by Accenture and DHL to make his case. ” 4. .’ ” Summary.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Elementum

OCTOBER 8, 2015

We examine the benefits and obstacles to e-commerce in Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa. In 2011, Nigerian startup Mall for Africa, which ships American brands to Nigerian consumers, took in $17 million in 2014. A lot of that comes down to supply chain and logistics management. Last-mile logistics get chaotic.

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