Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2020

Do You Have Hidden Freight Costs? Ocean freight article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios at xeneta.com. Freight forwarders and shippers/BCO s are on a constant quest to have a better understanding of their ocean freight costs and ultimately have larger margins. Email Address.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

However, there is one area that Asia could do better to show true global leadership: sustainable growth that respects the environment. As an independent consultant that specializes in e-commerce and sustainable solutions, I get to work with companies that are looking to reduce their green house gases. Can products take less space?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The team behind Energy Observer wants to gain better information for commercial cargo vessels by vastly increasing the size of the ship. Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising clients on e-commerce logistics solutions and provides sustainability program management services. Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

It allows for better tracking of cargo and people in airports, enhanced security, and enhanced safety – just to name a few. These applications translate ultimately to less down time, less distance travelled, less misrouted cargo, less idle time at the airport, and less flight time circling over the airports, waiting in line to land.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Typically, 45% to 50% of cargo is carried in belly holds of aircraft. DB Schenker Singapore has also cemented the position as a key pillar in Singapore’s logistics ecosystem, being the number one air exporter (for freight forwarding) and attaining market leadership in ocean freight as well. Singapore’s Status a Global Hub.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Wood pallets used for export shipments also contain an unhealthy level of formaldehyde due to fumigation, posing an unnecessary health risk for cargo handlers. Sustainability is a real hot topic in recent times, and we must look forward and consider our long-term options for the continuation and sustainability for our planet.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

When I first began planning this article, the most significant impacts of COVID-19 were primarily limited to Mainland China. Now the entire freight transportation industry, across air, ocean, road, and rail sectors, is awash with disrupted expectations and has retreated into survival mode. Air Freight Transportation Trends 2020.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ironically, it is developing nations that are at the forefront of efficient and sustainable healthcare UAV delivery. While delivering medicines, food and spare parts, Skyports electric drones by design also eliminate all of the carbon emissions and much of the danger in ship to ship cargo transfers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. In the article, he wrote about Amazon Relay, the acquisition of Whole Foods, Amazon the carrier, and the expansion of its warehousing capabilities. Amazon Prime Air.

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 12, 2020

A New Sustainability Program with Feeding America. This week in logistics we are taking a look into an article by. A new sustainability program with Feeding America to reduce waste and rescue food from supply chains. Jennifer Wong. , “. published through. FreightWaves.

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 12, 2020

A New Sustainability Program with Feeding America. This week in logistics we are taking a look into an article by. A new sustainability program with Feeding America to reduce waste and rescue food from supply chains. Jennifer Wong. , “. published through. FreightWaves.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

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. In recent years there has been a focus on Green Shipping and sustainability to decarbonize the shipping market.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This article focuses on the most relevant initiatives, the five zero (5Zs) emission initiatives contributing to decarbonizing logistics and transport to place these initiatives into the industry context and reflect on them in light of the ongoing industry discussions and developments (see figure 1). came from trucks carrying cargo.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Best practices in halal risk management There is an urgent need to professionalise halal risk management by brand owners, to create a more sustainable halal management system contributing to building corporate reputation capital and at the same time protecting its sales and licence to operate in key Muslim markets.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Sometimes bumper-to-bumper, transport vehicles need to expend lots of energy to their air conditioning units just to keep interiors cool enough for their drivers and their cargo. About the Author Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising on e-commerce logistics solutions and sustainability program management services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Original Article: 10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. The Last-Mile Needs a Sustainable-First Strategy. Sustainability and environmentally friendly shipping are not just industry buzzwords today. Embracing sustainable retail delivery solutions has a positive impact.

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Cathy Roberson

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The first solution from the partnership was FedEx Surround, a visibility tool that provides near-real-time insights — down to the ZIP code level — for all FedEx deliveries, parcels, and freight across FedEx Freight, FedEx Express, and FedEx Ground divisions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Sustainable transport was one of the topics discussed during the event’s “Solution Day” on 17 November 2022. Did COP27 leverage the momentum that has been growing since COP26? Unlike in Glasgow, there was no dedicated transport day, nor a transport pavilion in Sharm El-Sheikh.

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Freightera

MAY 11, 2023

And they can continue to be so even after their freight shipping journey is completed. In this article, we’ll get into the lifecycle of a pallet, how they can be repurposed and given a second life, and how they can serve a purpose even after the cargo has been unloaded from them. Really useful.

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Turvo

AUGUST 3, 2021

The shocks of early 2020 hit the freight management and logistics supply chain hard. The right technology can help freight managers see what’s going on throughout the chain. This is where logistics managers and freight controllers can use supply chain visibility and collaboration. Increased risk of freight cargo claims.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 30, 2021

However, while store redos have been needed even before pre-pandemic days, retailers need to be mindful that their supply chains are not linear, but instead, are circular, keeping in mind sustainability practices, managing reverse logistics programs effectively and fast. I’m also an analyst at the Journal of Commerce.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 5, 2022

While focusing on revenue quality and minimizing operational costs, an article by Supply Chain Dive noted that the parcel giant may even allow further collaboration between FedEx Express and FedEx Ground which have been historically separate until 2020. UPS Launches “E-Quad” Trial In Congested Cities.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

Benefits include efficient tracking, vehicle and cargo safety, automated logs, route optimization, low operating costs, timely deliveries, fuel savings, reduced carbon footprint, and improved customer service. It will reduce human intervention and benefit significantly from insights derived from AI technologies.

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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! With the launch of our first resale model in the U.S.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 6, 2022

Keep the conversation going and if I left out your comment, my apologies - Add your thoughts in the comment section at the end of the article. Add to that sustainability visibility. I’ve tried to group the responses into topic buckets. It's not enough to know where stuff is and where it's going.

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

session on sustainability - did you know that 25% of fashion returns end up in landfields? As a starting place, I highly recommend reading the article , Finance is from Mars and Reverse Logistics is from Venus , a RLA article I recently edited. In the article, there is a link to a Returns Saving Calculator.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Regarding sustainability, we have launched exciting partnerships with Homeboy Industries, to facilitate a program to recycle clothing returned by customers. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World. Carlos Alberini, CEO of Guess Inc.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Over the past year, as the nation struggled to deal with the global pandemic and the changes it brought with it, truck carriers have sustained the country in many ways. From carrying cargo to keeping shipping lanes open, truckers, carriers, and management alike helped hold supply chains together during the COVID crisis.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Too many articles about how blockchain will rid supply chains of things like slave labor fail to detail the groundwork necessary to make supply chains ethical. For example, Christopher Tang reports blockchain solutions are being developed for ocean cargo to help make operations more efficient.[3] Register by clicking on this link.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

The second article in our series on identifying supplier risk explores what to look for during on-site evaluations. Does the training cover how to properly perform pre-trip inspections, how to properly secure cargo, or what to do in the case of emergency? Spendrix brings that to the marketplace with their products.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability. Feature Article by Blume Global. the coming year may look a little different regarding sustainability. The Importance of Supply Chain Sustainability for 2022 and Beyond. Between the Paris Agreement and shifting consumer values, sustainability isn’t optional.

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Freightera

APRIL 6, 2018

This rise in demand and supply of goods also calls for an added focus towards sustainable shipping practices to ensure the environment doesn’t get affected by it all. Why We Need Sustainable Shipping? First and foremost, sustainable shipping is the key to securing procurement contracts at some of the world’s largest retailers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Katherine Barrios at xeneta.com. Risks exist in land, air and ocean freight. Poor grasp of hazards in your supply chain will increase freight spend and diminish brand value. Capacity fell by 3 percent, and up to $14 billion in cargo was unable to dock.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

While it was a bit tough to jump right back into the swing of work, I saw an interesting article about workplace conditions when I got back. A steep, across-the-board decline in imported cargo , exports and empty containers during March dropped volumes at several major ports to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

In this article, we have highlighted the most common, but often overlooked elements to consider. As an alternative, you may want to find a company with smaller cargo style trucks or use a logistics company to find the right trucking solution for you. There are many factors that can impact the safe arrival of your product shipments.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. Quality information from accounting systems is of critical importance en route to a successful supply chain which helps movement towards sustainability.

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