Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2025

Developed under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Convention mandates that ships at the end of their operational lives must be recycled in a safe and environmentally sustainable way.

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Exiger Perspectives

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

China's Production of Impacted Minerals Source: Bloomberg In recent years, China restricted the exports of several other critical minerals. Exigers analysis indicates that of the five impacted materials, tungsten was the top material shipped by value. China is the top producer of all five recently restricted metals.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Derek recently authored an article on Logistics Viewpoints describing recent advancements in logistics predictability through the application of machine learning. Namely, how does machine learning help with predicting shipping transit times? Prediction of shipping transit times sounds simple but is actually extremely complex.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 23, 2025

Subscribe Building Your Dream Space: How Shipping Containers are Revolutionizing Architecture! Have you ever had a latte served from a repurposed shipping container in the heart of Times Square? Shipping containers in New York. Why Shipping Containers? Article and permission to publish here provided by Teerisra Donlunwad.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This article is from Natalie Walkley, Director of Product Marketing OMS at Koerber. So, if an organization has multiple inventory sources (warehouses, stores, drop shipping, Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), etc.) Click HERE to read the full article. Need diapers delivered overnight? You got it. My pleasure.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. 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.

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Freight Waves

JULY 3, 2025

companies in apparel and fashion have shifted their sourcing, and have reached “single-digit” dependency on Chinese manufacturing, said Maersk Chief Commercial Officer Karsten Kildahl, in the update. “[O]ther Find more articles by Stuart Chirls here. in June, 2021. schedule reliability in May, above its 90% forecast.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

He sees a near future in which there are multiple agents, each with their own realm of responsibility, such as shipping, pricing and forecasting. Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox. You’ll be able to have an agent like you have a human resource,” he said.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 5, 2014

As you flip through the articles on your iPad, you see it. This key supplier had been identified and sure enough, you have a second source primed and ready to go. We have a problem.” The alternate source uses the same supplier in Taiwan. A major earthquake in Taiwan. Then you get the e-mail.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 28, 2025

This shift towards sustainable practices includes the realm of shipping, which is a significant component of global trade. How does sustainable shipping meet the growing demand for eco-friendly choices from consumers? This article will delve deeper into shipping and how it effectively meets consumer expectations.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Feature Article by Dr. Raymon Krishnan – President at the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. This article was originally written and published for DHL in January 2020 and focused on the trade wars and how to leverage opportunities for tariff reductions. For instance, law firms and consultants in the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2023

This is not an exhaustive list; I will bring you part 2 in a future article which looks at returns management, with solutions from Happy Returns (PayPal), FarEye, and Zebra’s partnership with Opturo. The customer can change the shipping address, the timing of the delivery, or cancel the order up until delivery time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

In this article, we will delve into strategic ways for warehouse managers to eliminate waste, with a focus on not only optimizing the use of cartons and packing, but labor resources and warehouse space as well. You may be giving up some carton space efficiency for the benefits of stacking, storing, and shipping efficiencies.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Breaking it down, the three sources of the price increase appear to be 1) labor costs, 2) transportation (shipping) fees, and 3) member benefits – aka, content. ” Sourcing and retaining talent has also led to offering its employees increased pay. Shipping and Transportation Costs. workers to over $18 an hour.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2024

Michael Jacobs, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Ferguson PLC In 2022, I wrote an article called The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of. The article was about Ferguson PLC, a value-added distributor of plumbing and heating products. The company sources goods from 36,000 suppliers out of 30 nations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Despite the inherent challenges, a 2018 McKinsey article estimated that the payoff of agility enabled by digitalization can be staggering: “For companies that aim well and execute effectively, the resulting cost reductions could be transformational. And Agility Can Help Improve Profitability Too? In the meantime, go here for more information.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Identifying sources of Carbon emissions. These are classified into sources of emissions as Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3. These are considered “indirect” greenhouse gas sources. Scope 3 emissions are the amount of carbon emitted by vendors and suppliers in your value chain, another indirect source.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

Today’s article is the third part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including last mile and digital transformation. One area of concern for the long-term health of the world is the use of packaging in both the manufacturing and shipping of products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Neither of the customers highlighted in this article fall into that category. They source plastic pellets and then use injection, blow molding, rotational molding, and thermoforming to produce their finished products. The two contract manufacturers also store the finished goods and then do the shipping.”.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In this instalment of the series of articles written by the LSCMS Shippers Council, we strive to answer this and delve into the critical aspects of ocean transit time reliability and visibility within the supply chain. Certain shipping lines are investing in the last mile companies. The challenges to achieving visibility?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Why Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategies Are Winning in 2022 by Lindsay Schuemann , Marketing Manager at Enveyo Two years. Better sourcing processes, how to implement omnichannel fulfilment, and creative solutions for labour shortages. They’re shipping companies. The shipping experience now defines the shopping experience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

The remainder of this article will focus on the technology issues. The larger the number of industry participants on a network, the better the solution is at sourcing and onboarding. The LevaData solution, for example, speeds up sourcing significantly. Companies with global supply chains are finding ocean shipping a nightmare.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

The source pointed to several trends that are encouraging the adoption of TMS, including better control of data, more comprehensive analysis and the need to support omni-channel supply chains. He writes articles about the industry on a frequent basis.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2025

This article explains how to understand US tariffs and lessen their impact on supply chains. This might include finding alternative suppliers, using different shipping routes, or changing production schedules. Agile Planning and Sourcing : Be ready to quickly adjust demand forecasts, change orders, and find new suppliers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2024

This morning, the New York Times pushed me an article by Peter S. ” His narrative centers on the evolution of the global supply chain evolving with a focus on labor arbitration ignoring geographic distance and shipping issues. His belief is that the internet, container shipping, and global banking shrunk the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

My client writhed in her seat and hung her head as she asked, “I read your article on control towers, but I am confused. While there are many types of visibility (see Figure 1), the most common use case is either sourcing or transportation visibility. I pressed my neatly folded napkin to my lips. What is an easy definition? Visibility.

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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).

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Last Mile Delivery Logistics HR & Labor Management Related Articles Airbus Reaches Deal With Canada Workers, Averting Lockout Threat Postal Workers Strike in Canada, Disrupting Holiday Shipments DHL Express Canada Offers Flat-Fee International Shipping SupplyChainBrain J.B.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Companies are sourcing materials from all over the world, and need to identify those regions which are most important, and which provide the greatest risk for disruptions. These disruptions occur for myriad reasons, such as factory disruptions in China or ships getting stuck in the Panama Canal.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2021

The following article highlights some of the key points made by Ms. Because of the pandemic, risk management surrounding sourcing has become top of mind in supply chain organizations. To counteract these disruptions, 71 percent of respondents are creating contingency plans with alternate sources of supply. Background.

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3PL Insights

JULY 7, 2025

Shipping delays: Which carriers struggled and why? Holiday shipping cutoffs : Establish realistic deadlines for standard and express shipping. Use our holiday shipping guidelines as a starting point. Check out this article to learn more about reverse logistics. Learn more.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Feature Article by Anthony Beavis, Managing Director APAC at Körber Supply Chain. Border controls, China’s zero-covid policy and global shipping costs and energy prices is putting increasing pressure on supply chains throughout the Asia Pacific region. Multi-Sourcing. The Age of Agility: Building Resilience in the Supply Chain.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

of east coast and Gulf of Mexico imports in September, according to an article from the Business Information Industry Association. As if the situation wasn’t bad enough, Hanjin, the huge shipping company, was already in bankruptcy as of early September and putting a delay in the arrival of goods well before the hurricane.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

Today’s article is from FourKites and examines ocean trends for 2021. With summer winding down, we take a look back at the major trends that occurred in ocean shipping in the first half of 2021 and reflect on what your organization can do to proactively prevent major supply chain disruption. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. 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. This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Shipping freight across the world is a complex matter. First of all, for cargo owners, international transport and shipping can be complicated operations involving multiple stakeholders and several suppliers and contacts for a single shipment. It can also be unclear which supplier charged what.

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