Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said it was essential to prevent Tokyo, where the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant was spreading, from becoming the source of another wave of infections. New aircraft purchases are focused around twinjets such as the Boeing 767 and 777. As a result, the Olympics will take place without spectators.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

u can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once the cargo has shipped, there is no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottleneck operations within the global supply chain strategies. shipments for the sole reason that they’re coming from America. In 2017, the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Every day has felt like a major squall, from natural disasters closing down manufacturing facilities and ports, to container shortages and labor issues, to rising costs and the ongoing pandemic. And the one after that, and the one after that, until you’ve managed to steer your way through to blue skies and calm waters.

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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. Source: Statista.com. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. Ethical sourcing of goods. parts per million.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights February global manufacturing and supply chain indices and challenges relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels in the first quarter of 2022. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. The IHS Markit Manufacturing PMI™ reported a value of 57.3

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Freightos

JANUARY 10, 2024

Judah Levine January 10, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 60% to $2,713/FEU. America weekly prices fell 8% to $5.36/kg. China – N.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain. shipments for the sole reason that they’re coming from America. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder.

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Gravity Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2020

Leveraging the power of data ensures you not only know where your inventory is but also the status of all the components and products en route from manufacturer to the final destination at any given time. overall environmental/health status of cargo. Our products support industry needs, spanning areas such as: Sourcing.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. COVID-19 Impact on Procurement. And, according to some analysts, things could get worse—a whole lot worse!

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery. Business Solutions: Amazon Business – Marketplace offering tailored products and tools for businesses, including bulk purchasing and business pricing. Billion US Dollars), followed by Europe and potentially Asia.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

According to the April report commentary , the industry remains hopeful in new signs indicating that retailers and manufacturers are getting closer to working off the overall glut of inventories that resulted in 2022. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as depicted by the J.P. remains unclear.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

Over the past several months, China has been the main source for PPE. Policy 12 created a white and blacklist of manufacturers and suppliers. However, when the demand for passenger travel plummeted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a dramatic reduction in cargo capacity followed. Exporting PPE from China.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

Break-bulk loaded cargo was poorly secured required a Tetris-like approach to handle diverse sizes of packages. Small trucker, Malcom McLean, fumes at slow loading of cargo aboard ship – “There has to be a better way.”. McLean purchases a steamship and a railroad terminal company. Significance. Loading costs plummet.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Break-bulk loaded cargo was poorly secured required a Tetris-like approach to handle diverse sizes of packages. Small trucker, Malcom McLean, fumes at slow loading of cargo aboard ship – “There has to be a better way.”. McLean purchases a steamship and a railroad terminal company. Significance. Loading costs plummet.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 19, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic shifts in volume characteristics for many transportation providers - first in supplying retailers in inventory restocking and direct to consumer and then, along with retail restocking and direct to consumer, supporting manufacturers as facilities reopened during the second half of the year.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. To mitigate the investment and production loss in Tianjin, JLR has planned new production centers in continental Europe and South America. We take a look at the lasting consequences.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 28, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain. shipments for the sole reason that they’re coming from America. By Ali Hasan Raza. In 2017, the U.S.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

Data published at the end of March indicates that for movement of ocean container shipping transit from Asia to North America , the average time had declined to 108 days, upwards of 15.4 In February, a new Stage I Measure was introduced, which tracks that average period from cargo ready to origin port departure. US Logistics Index.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 14, 2020

We continue to see elevated cases in developed nations that have a heavy reliance on manufacturing outside of the U.S., Cargo space may be constricted as certain limitations are imposed on passenger travel resulting from adjusted flight schedules and capacity. Backup sourcing options. and Europe. specifically China.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

The chain has also purchased most of its paper-based packaging with fiber from responsibly managed forests and recycled sources. More than 70 percent of Toyota Motor Manufacturing , Alabama’s power will soon be generated by the sun. Today, Huntsville Utilities, Toyota Alabama and Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. Importers are using multiple sourcing vendors to improve their ability to respond to market demand and opportunities.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

The electronic validation program made its debut at Port Everglades in Florida to exporters needing to ship used vehicles from South Florida to destinations throughout the Caribbean, Central America and beyond. Supply Chain Innovators of 2013 : paperless food chain, VLMs, cold chain fleet management, and more. Warehouse Automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2021

US Air Force wants a commercial Rocket Cargo Vanguard to fly stuff anywhere on Earth. Late last Friday, the US Air Force launched a new rocket cargo program with the Space Force to study the use of commercial spacecraft to ship supplies around the world, and they may look to NASA’s lunar lander program for ideas.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). The company said on Wednesday “that soaring online purchases have caused delays in its distribution network,” according to Reuters. JDA and SATO Partner to Deliver the Future of Warehouse Management. Growing length of U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

The Dirty Dozen, in alphabetical order, are: Amazon, Atlantic Coast Utilities/Laurence Moloney, Daikin America, Dollar General, Ernst Nursery and Farms, Foundation Food Group/Gold Creek Foods, Hilton Hotels, Kingspan Light and Air, Liox Cleaners/Wash Supply Laundromat, Mayfield Consumer Products, Refresco, and Starbucks.

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Freight Plus

MARCH 14, 2019

British Navy saves 27 aboard doomed cargo ship. Monday, a blaze ignited on the MV Grande America 205 miles off the coast of Brest, France. Truck manufactures reap spoils of robust economy. 310,000 Class 8 truck orders in 2018 marked the fourth strongest year for heavy duty truck purchases on record. 2018 — I mean — wow!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2020

alone it is estimated that 30 million Americas will have applied for unemployment in a 6 week period. Manufacturers are making components of, if not whole, ventilators. Clothing manufacturers are making masks, gowns, visors and other medical personal protective equipment (PPE). In the U.S. Distilleries are making hand sanitizer.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

This month’s Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America and will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your supply chain and business. It often requires updating current equipment or purchasing entirely new equipment. Large Scale Market Indicators.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Same-day delivery is at the top of shoppers’ wish lists this holiday season, as Target’s CEO Brian Cornell said more consumers are waiting until the last minute to make purchases. billion “Chips for America” semiconductor manufacturing and research subsidy program approved by Congress in August 2022 to ramp up U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Just last year many were chartering their own cargo ships to get all these goods to their destinations.) What’s in manufacturing? Inbound/procurement teams could view SKUs at facilities with low days of supply, and drill into orders in the yard with low SKUs. Complete visibility into inventory. What’s stuck at the port?

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 14, 2018

The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S. The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

Bank of America sounding the alarm on collapsing freight demand. It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. The BrightDrop Zevo 600 has a payload of up to an estimated 2,200 pounds and over 600 cubic feet of cargo area.

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

(NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management , dedicated transportation , and supply chain solutions , announced today it has started to take delivery of 125 medium-duty electric panel vans, the first of their kind in North America, now available for lease or rent.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. FedEx also plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery, partnering with Elroy Air. Walgreens to offer Wing drone delivery in suburban Dallas. Mexican factories gain in supply chain revamps.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Before, they might say to purchasing, “You guys have done a brilliant job; you’ve reduced your costs by a million dollars because you’re buying everything from India. Is it because some of the biggest parts are being shipped from another manufacturing location? Yiakoumi: Carmakers are beginning to look at total costs.

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