GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

All metal fabricators realize that they have to do some analyses before the company purchases equipmen t or hires new people, but now there seems to be a new intensity about the process. Use a Third Party Logistics Company : A prominent report supports the rising using of 3PLs as a way for shippers to take a competitive advantage.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

As we head into 2016, we are featuring our most read articles of 2015 in our five main categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. Yesterday we published the top 10 most read manufacturing articles of 2015. . Top 10 Supply Chain Articles from 2015.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 11, 2025

That was one of the primary conclusions of the annual logistics report released last week by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) at a media briefing in New York. This year’s report was entitled “Navigating Through the Fog.” The CSCMP report puts an estimate on what it calls total U.S. billion last year.

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Jaggaer

MAY 8, 2025

I am a big believer in procurement getting involved as early as possible in new product development based on all the market knowledge available. The worst-case scenario is product engineering developing a new product, selecting a supplier and then telling procurement to get on with negotiation. How often do your purchase orders change?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Special thanks to Lars Jensen, CEO at Sea Intelligence Consulting and Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos Group for their input and insights for this report. It’s hard to predict what demand will be like for products like these ahead of time. Is ocean freight pricing broken? S hipping containers are like scotch. Was it profiteering?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This article is from Chetan Chaudhari at GEP and examines the ongoing aluminum can shortage. This shortage is the culmination of various ongoing issues – geopolitical tensions related to the Russia-Ukraine war, the rapid shift in consumer buying behavior and container freight availability. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Precoro

MARCH 27, 2025

Rising costs, supply chain chaos, and economic swings put businesses under enormous pressure to protect their margins. According to McKinsey & Company, procurement accounts for 50% to 80% of a company’s cost base. That’s why organizations zero in on strategies to achieve procurement cost reduction. 

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain The European Union is on the verge of rolling out a reporting regulation that promises to have a huge impact on businesses selling into the region. The DPP “represents a significant advance in product transparency and sustainability,” according to an EU report published in September of 2024. “As

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

To monitor supply chain performance, stakeholders of successful companies typically define supply chain metrics that are relevant to the given business and track these KPIs regularly. By setting benchmarks for metrics, analysts can recognize unsettling trends and take preventive measures on time.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 4, 2025

This would be a significant cost-saving and time-saving mechanism for both the shippers, carriers, and logistics providers. Also, in this article, we are going to consider the most influential AI and automation trends that alter supply chain billing. Invoice processing AI will integrate with procurement, logistics, and payment systems.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The Freightos Baltic Index Global Container Freight Index shows the cost of shipping freight remains hugely elevated – more than double the price a year earlier. In fact, global freight rates have increased tenfold since the start of the pandemic. The Role of Digitisation and Analytics in Supply Chain Resilience.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 1, 2025

It is not just Procurement, Warehouse Management and Shipping. It started to show up in job titles, functional names, metrics, and processes. The movement of goods from one country to the other has been a foundational driver of logistics and freight management in all forms of transportation. Copyright © Mortson Enterprises Inc.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. So how can you be sure you’re getting the best freight rates possible?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Customers expect to return products in the same way they purchased them, so it is not always as simple as just returning to a store. A recent article in Logistics Viewpoints noted that UPS estimated that post-holiday returns were up 23% in 2020. Meanwhile, the rate of returns and hence the demand for reverse logistics is increasing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In order to achieve this target, CEVA Logistics is incorporating environmental considerations in a variety of areas of operations, from warehousing to transportation and procurement. CEVA Logistics and other Eco-Skies Alliance leaders will work with United Airlines to collectively purchase approximately 3.4 MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Barbara Schielke Chief HR & CSR Officer for Asendia explains how carbon offsetting, emissions reporting per parcel, and supply chain efficiencies are helping retailers green their e-commerce fulfilment. The International Post Corporation (IPC), found 44% of online shoppers have changed their purchasing behaviour to be more sustainable.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

made that prediction in 2008 (see the Barron’s article What $300-a-Barrel Oil Will Mean for You ). Three years later, he stayed with his $300-a-barrel prediction, but shifted the timeframe to 2020 (see the CBS News article, Another $300 Oil Prediction — and Why This One Matters ).

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 25, 2025

This is a continuation of previous articles from April 21 , May 8 and May 11 and May 18. As noted in the previous articles, this is a compilation of quotes from shippers taken from earnings transcripts (Seeking Alpha). Look for another article later this week. The topic/report will be on the logistics M&A so far this year.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Statistics covered in the article include: How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain. McKinsey ).

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components. While driving a projected $14.1

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

If you purchased trucks for your shipping fleet, how much carbon was emitted in making those vehicles? Calculating and Reporting Carbon Emissions. Reporting your emissions is nearly always done based on whether or not the company is making progress in cutting emissions or not. Are Ocean Freight Prices Absolutely Broken?

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report. Late 2021 saw Maersk continue to shift towards vertical integrations, with acquisition of Senator, a German freight forwarder for $644 million dollars. While Facebook is looking at virtual reality, Alibaba and Amazon are looking more at freight.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 10, 2025

In this article, we’ll explore practical strategies and tips on how to efficiently deliver goods to your vending machine locations. Moreover, cashless payments can also provide valuable data on customer preferences and purchasing habits, which can be used to further optimize your inventory management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. Dean Sorenson concurs. Service levels are 5 to 20% higher.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The potential supply chain impacts of this conflict dwarf any other supply chain news that might be reported. Given low inventories and dwindling spare capacity, the oil market cannot afford large supply disruptions,” said UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo in a Reuters article. This week’s news will all center on this war.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

According to the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2020-2021 a USD 2.4 In other words, halal requires an organisation of the supply chain instead of just the factory: from source all the way up to point of consumer purchase. De-Carbonising Road Freight Operations: Bridging the Know-Do Gap. Developments. Green Skies?

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 11, 2025

This is a continuation of a previous article from April 21 and from May 8. As noted in the previous articles, this is a compilation of quotes from shippers taken from earnings transcripts (Seeking Alpha). Look for another article later this week and part 4 of the What Retailers Are Saying Series on May 18. Christopher J.

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EFT

JUNE 5, 2025

The report notes that in one Chinese province, Hebei, there are more than 30,000 electric trucks operating, while total sales for the second largest market in 2024, Europe, were a little over 10,000 for the second year in a row. They estimate that the TCO of a diesel truck in the U.S. is 20% less than a battery-powered equivalent.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

adults expect to pay more for food this summer compared to last summer due to inflation, and nearly half (47%) expect to pay the same, suggesting 80% report feeling no relief from high grocery prices. RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Technology Food & Beverage Retail Related Articles U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Most of the current repetitive processes like (forecasting, reports, purchase orders & Invoicing) will be automated using various technologies. Let me end this article with a lovely quote from a visionary leader!! Let us study major highlights of Supply Chains of the future.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

However, this software is expensive to purchase, time-consuming to implement, and requires ongoing maintenance and upgrades. Outsourcing logistics allows companies to leverage these advanced systems and data analytics capabilities without the high costs of ownership. Cover photo by Robert So at pexels.com.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Know exactly what retail buyers expect from you and how to avoid damaging your relationships by reading our Retail Buyer Report. In order to offer savings to their customers, Aldi uses strategy and innovation to control costs. A crucial part of the process is the logistics of delivering your freight to CVS distribution centers.

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Cathy Roberson

JUNE 1, 2025

This is a continuation of previous articles from April 21 , May 8 and May 11 , May 18 and May 25. As noted in the previous articles, this is a compilation of quotes from shippers taken from earnings transcripts (Seeking Alpha). Look for another article later this week. 😉 A big thanks to you all for reading my articles.

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Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. Supply Chain Market Report – July 2022 This edition will cover: The signs of looming stagflation How executives can prepare their supply chains The imminent problem of staffing shortages The latest use of drones in supply chain Notable changes in the leadership ranks.

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Cathy Roberson

JUNE 9, 2025

This is a continuation of previous articles from , April 21 , May 8 and May 11 , May 18 , May 25 and June 1. As noted in the previous articles, this is a compilation of quotes from shippers taken from earnings transcripts (Seeking Alpha). 🙂 Look for the next article in this series in a few weeks. Reported June 3.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

A case in point is Tesla, the electric car manufacturer, which reported carbon credit sales of $518 million in the first quarter of 2021, with the majority of purchases coming from other automakers! Better yet, these could include your less efficient competitors! The lesson here is it pays to act fast to get green.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 27, 2024

Hence, regardless of your specific aim, this article will shed light on the top software you need. That could include AI-driven analytics, real-time tracking, and integration with loT devices. It encompasses a wide range of features from freight forwarding to brokerage. Cons: It is more focused on procurement.

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