Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an updated news capsule follow-up relative to major supply chain management and industry developments that we have shared previously on this blog. Companies included in this capsule update are Pratt & Whitney , Flexport , and Volkswagen AG.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech column has had a brisk start in our 2024 postings, and we have added this supplemental posting. In our initial 2024 posting last week, we highlighted two acquisitions related to supply chain technology providers.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2021

Truck transportation comprises 75% of all freight in Latin America. Currently, the state of the logistics market is measured by the Logistics Performance Index (LPI), a benchmarking tool developed by the World Bank. Let me give you an example,” says Mendonça. The driver shortage is such that the group found that U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Chris Pickett is the Lead Market Analyst and Founder of Pickett Research, LLC – an independent market research firm focused exclusively on the dynamics that drive US truckload freight rates. Before joining Coyote in 2006, Chris spent his early career in supply chain software development, network design, and consulting.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Very positively, these topics have not only been discussed at COP26 but multiple initiatives were launched with some of them having the potential to significantly contribute to decarbonizing the global supply chain network. Also, tools have been developed to enable horizontal partnerships to reduce empty truck miles.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The work force, regardless if on operational or executive level, needs to upgrade its capabilities to cope with the new technologies used to power an emission free transport system. With the outcome of COP26 the need for right-skilling in the field of supply chain, logistics and transport will significantly increase.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

Yesterday we spoke about the top motivations and reasons why reshoring in America from offshored facilities has several benefits and what are the statistics of reshoring since 2013. Future Outlook of Reshoring in America. Reshoring in America Outlook in the News & New Polls. Jobs & The Slow Movement of Reshoring.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 17, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Coronavirus Exposes Global Supply Chain Fragility! In light of the current situation we thought it was time to learn more about the Toilet Paper Supply Chain. The majority of toilet paper sold in North America is manufactured in North America.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Within a week of the COP26 conference wrapping up, massive floods in British Columbia severed the freight railroad serving the Vancouver, home of Canada’s largest port. We are chasing around North America trying to find other suppliers—at much higher rates,” the CEO of an Edmonton food manufacturer told the CBC.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

It’s probably fair to say that, at that time, few governments were seriously considering the possibility of a pandemic on the scale that now exists. Now the entire freight transportation industry, across air, ocean, road, and rail sectors, is awash with disrupted expectations and has retreated into survival mode.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 3, 2019

“America is a big place,” writes Mike Pomranz ( @pomranz ). million links connecting 3,142 counties in America’s food supply chain.” million links connecting 3,142 counties in America’s food supply chain.” Challenges facing the food supply chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2021

Chris Pickett is the Lead Market Analyst and Founder of Pickett Research, LLC – an independent market research firm focused exclusively on the dynamics that drive US truckload freight rates. Before joining Coyote in 2006, Chris spent his early career in supply chain software development, network design, and consulting.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

“Consumers are the disruptive force today, not technology.”. As I listened to Mr. Hughes’ presentation, it struck me that he was right: all of these technologies, in many ways, are a response to the demands we consumers are placing on supply chains. Emerging Technologies: Bridging the Gap Between Hype and Reality.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2015

supply chain. Since 2011, the federal government focused on changing this paradigm and made American manufacturing a priority. Many industrialized countries invest heavily in identifying and developing new technologies, materials, and processes. supply chain, and reduce acquisition costs.”.

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PINC

JANUARY 5, 2021

Leaders in yard management services and technology to collaborate to bring transparency and efficiency to hundreds of facilities in North America. Founded in 1996, Lazer Spot provides yard spotting , shuttling, trailer rentals and specialized yard services in 400+ locations in North America. Visit PINC at www.pinc.com.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2015

Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to the items that caught my attention: Amazon now ships to your Audi’s trunk ( USA Today ). UPS Brings Technology and Logistics Expertise to Study of Drone Use in Humanitarian Response. JDA “Writes the Book” on Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 16, 2017

India is on the cusp of a supply chain transformation that may end up being nothing short of a major game changer. This usually leads to a lively discussion as to why companies in India have surprising supply chain configurations. A system of poor supply chain incentives. By IMD Professor Ralf W. A new game.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

James Winebrake, Dean of College of Liberal Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology There are a number of important trends happening in the freight industry, spanning all modes of transportation: trucking, shipping, rail, pipeline, and air. Adam Kahn, Sr.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2015

It’s good for America. Reshoring may also require a significant investment in the renewal and updating of aging factories in America. The charter should include considerations of the various stakeholder groups including finance, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, marketing, facilities, IT, human resources, and government affairs.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 11, 2019

Even though most have little-to-no IT support or technology, they dominate a mode of transportation that can’t be ignored. This gives technology providers something to build on. Let’s dream of a world where we don’t rely on email to tender 90 percent of TL freight! Small but mighty. with eight trucks or less.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

With the USMCA trade agreement providing greater certainty on trade rules and more transparency around labor and other ESG issues, OEMs in industries ranging from automotive to furniture, toys to medical products are growing their Mexico-based supply chains. As new U.S.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

As was confirmed for me yet again this week at a conference, the most utilized supply chain and logistics application, the reigning champ of them all, is the Excel spreadsheet. In other news… JDA Software to Release Next-Generation Solution for In-Store E-Commerce Picking Operations. Forget BI and analytics.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

If you’re like me, staying up to date on supply chain news is critical. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Experts’ Choice: Supply Chain and Logistics Email Newsletters.

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Freightera

JUNE 29, 2017

Transport News INTL has just selected Freightera as “Best Online Freight Marketplace – North America” in their Logistics, Warehouse & Supply Chain Awards 2017! Currently, the North American logistics and supply chain transport market is in the process of rapid change.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Ecommerce is on the rise in South America. That’s great news for shippers looking to expand their online retail presence in South America. Having the right information is the first step to wading through the muck and mire of this complicated ecommerce marketplace: South America customs vary by country.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2014

Accellos and HighJump Software Merge. May 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index June 2014. Multi-participant trading partner networks that are a combination of software and managed service are emerging as the new technology platform to connect businesses.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

Connectiv produces world-class industry leading events that focus on disruptive technology. Manifest is an event that is focused on the future of logistics technology and how technology is transforming and disrupting the supply chain and how goods are moved around the world. A lot is technology-related.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 31, 2023

However, what to do with returns continues to be a concern for many retailers, particularly as more and more embrace sustainability practices and, thus, are incorporating returns into annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reports. Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains!

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

The huge build-up of containers at China’s docks has created a major ocean freight imbalance, with a shortage of cargo in US and European ports and a shortfall in boxes needed by Western exporters to ship products to other parts of the world. Ocean Freight. Air Freight. Ocean Freight. Measuring the Imbalances*.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Today we continue our “Top Blog Posts” series, after covering the top posts in manufacturing , supply chain , logistics , and transportation so far, by bringing you a subject all of us must focus on: Business. Today we will feature the 11 most popular blogs that fall into the business category by page view.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

During the fourth quarter each year, transportation managers and executives can be found budget planning for the year – however this year, supply chain professionals are also faced with myriad matters nationwide that will impact their capacity and carrier rates well into 2017 and beyond. New Government Mandates and Regulations.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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Freightera

APRIL 28, 2020

Interview with Benoit Montreuil, Professor, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering; Director, Physical Internet Center; Director, Supply Chain & Logistics Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta. We work with technology ventures such as Clear Distribution in Montreal and farm-to-restaurant startup Farm’d.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an added dimension to our monthly summary of global supply chain activity trending and implications. Supply Chain Matters Additional Insights. We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. That compares to $9,279.46

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