Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

Some of the major industries and sectors that are affected by the port closure are: Automotive industry: The Port of Baltimore is the largest auto port in the country, handling about 800,000 vehicles per year. The port handles about 10 million tons of farm products per year, mostly to Europe, Asia, and Africa.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

For transportation and logistics – the revolution to decarbonize is likewise well underway. As a sustainable logistics consultant I’m often reading up on how technology is evolving in the energy sector. Another nice thing is that they perform better at high temperatures (nice for Southeast Asia). A Conversation with Don Teng.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 27, 2022

He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. iDev Partners provides growth and turnaround services to owners and executives of small and medium-sized automotive, industrial, and technology businesses. Entering New Logistics Markets with Steve Elwell.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we finish 2021, the supply chain is front and center with challenges reported across the globe; across multiple industries from consumer products through to automotive. These events have highlighted a need for agility and have led to significant changes and approaches to managing supply chains across the Asia Pacific region. .

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In APAC, the concept of innovative-Automation has made OMRON create immense value for the manufacturing segment by solving varied issues in multifarious sectors such as automotive, food & beverage, FMCG, digital and logistics to name just a few. Why the focus on Logistics at this point in time? Industry 4.0

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2021

He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. iDev Partners provides growth and turnaround services to owners and executives of small and medium-sized automotive, industrial, and technology businesses. Entering New Logistics Markets with Steve Elwell.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 14, 2021

Sponsors–CEVA Logistics, Cainiao from Alibaba and Zebra. Media Partners–CargoNOW, the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society, Supply Chain Wayne, APAC CIO Outlook and Automotive Logistics. Vertical Practice Lead, APAC Supply Chain, Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific. OUR SPONSORS: Platinum Sponsor–GLG.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

Judah Levine April 2, 2024 Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 3% to $3,628/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices(FBX03 Weekly) were level at $5,291/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices(FBX13 Weekly) increased 17% to $5,307/FEU. Asia in March, where rates hit $5.25/kg

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

I’ve worked in the supply chain for 30+ years, working for major retailers including Kmart, Michaels and Five Below, as well as on the 3PL and logistics side with companies including FedEx, where I was Vice President of Global Transportation, and UPS, where I worked as Vice President of Supply Chain Design. Let me bring that to life. .

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QAD

MAY 30, 2023

Change is constant in the automotive world and Cathy Fisher of Quistem, Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I strongly believe that building a resilient supply chain requires the work of so much more than one company or a few thought leaders. Click here to listen to the full episode.

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Resilinc

JULY 26, 2022

While reduced demand caused most of the decline, supply chain issues also figured prominently, with supply chain disruptions continuing to shift from “component shortages to logistics disruptions,” according to Gartner. Nikkei Asia questioned why Samsung’s announcement that it was making 3nm chips lacked clarity about customers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Disruptions cause supply chain uncertainty Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in Asia continue to see strong demand for trade supply. About the Author Alex Teo is Managing Director and Vice President of Siemens Digital Industries Software in Southeast Asia.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. 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. Ti Logistics Briefing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 22, 2020

As the virus began to spread out from China, Asia, as a region, provided the first lessons to their global peers on how to mitigate the impact of both supply and demand sides. . Extensive experience in Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Retail, Heavy Industries, Pharmaceuticals, Mining, Oil & Gas.

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Resilinc

JULY 6, 2021

Compounding the shipping stress is the uncertainty about COVID-19, which is still surging in much of Asia. Low vaccination rates throughout Asia are leading authorities to keep social distancing rules and travel bans in place, and these are expected to continue to disrupt manufacturing and logistics, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Those industries include data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics. Mr. Eberle is the vice president of logistics and distribution operations at Molex. Mr. van den Eijnden is the director of global logistics operations planning and systems at Molex. Keys to Success.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Over 90% of natural rubber comes from Asia, with Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia making up 70% of the world’s supply of natural rubber. The largest use of rubber is for tires and tubes, making the Automotive industry the dominant consumer of rubber. did not have the foresight to create a strategic stockpile of rubber.

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QAD

MAY 16, 2019

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Odette International are releasing the fifth version of the Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE) assessment this summer. MMOG/LE is used by automotive customers to select and evaluate production and parts, service and warehousing processes.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

East Coast ports in transit from Asia will surge to a new record high in the coming months. The report cites data indicating that the volume of Asia-East Coast routings is expected to reach 889,000 TEU ’s by the month of June, up 40 percent from 2021 full-year average routings. Stated drivers of the changed routings from Asia to U.S.

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Resilinc

MAY 10, 2022

Fifteen percent of ISM members fear delays from suppliers in Asia will last into the summer, while Apple announced a $4 billion to $8 billion hit to Q2 revenue due to inability to meet consumer demand. These sites make nearly 10,000 parts for Resilinc customers in industries ranging from automotive to life sciences.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2020

It’s the last few weeks of the year which means it is time to look back at the year in logistics. And 2020 was certainly quite the year in logistics. As always, it was a busy year covering the latest supply chain and logistics trends, emerging technologies, mergers and acquisitions, major news announcements, and more.

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Resilinc

MARCH 16, 2021

As widely reported in the media, a shortage of semiconductors has led to financially painful production delays in automotive, IT equipment, medical devices and other industries. Logistics problems are compounding the supply-demand imbalances. Now, with spring approaching and the pandemic easing in the U.S., Building Boom 2.0.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news: Amazon in the news: Amazon closes, abandons plans for dozens of U.S. In automotive assembly, however, the technology will be able to handle sheet metal shaping and stamping in low- to mid-volume. A container shipped from Asia to Europe costs $9,000, 42% less than at the start of the year.

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KEPLER Consulting

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The industrial footprint of major international companies has continued to grow over the last thirty years without however leading to a streamlined logistical organization. In turn, they all require, from the logistics sector, a very high level of performance and regardless of the degree of internationalization of the latter. ?What

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

The automotive industry, for example, has famously relied on a JIT manufacturing strategy (or lean manufacturing) since the 1950’s. While this approach certainly drove up profitability in the automotive industry, it proved challenging when a microchip shortage slowed production for many vehicles.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

This prediction pointed to three specific industry sectors, namely automotive, alternative energy including solar, wind, and battery, high tech including semiconductor production, transitioning to three spheres of global regionalization over a five year horizon.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

One of the more important observations from the March S&P Global report was the following: “ Inflows of new work strengthened from both domestic and export markets, the latter reportedly reflecting better sales to Africa, Asia, Europe and the U.S.” U.S. Manufacturing Growth Shows Signs of Rebound The two followed indices of U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Reshoring to the US and Europe Accelerating, Now Also Serving CO2 Emission Reduction Objectives by Luc Kremers , Vice President – Asia Pacific, BCI Global Reshoring is accelerating as American and European companies want to de-risk their supply chains from geopolitical developments and supply chain disruptions.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 13, 2018

It helps to have a reliable, global logistics provider that understands what’s at stake—a provider that works closely with the organization to meet special industrial logistics requirements. The manufacturers, key suppliers, and customer industries of semiconductor device makers are global, with a strong Asia presence.

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Elementum

JUNE 6, 2016

Europe and Asia Follow Suit. Some companies in Europe and Asia are also looking to grow their Mexican presence. The country also lacks an established supply base that leads to higher logistics costs, although some companies look at long-term advantages rather than short-term ones. Lower costs and proximity to the U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Dustin is a supply chain expert who blogs about logistics and supply chain topics for Kinaxis. I spent most of my career in automotive. I was an engineer, and then I worked as a program manager in Asia. The last time we talked, you were a general manager of a third-party logistics provider. That’s interesting.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 17, 2022

Foxconn and Asia Market Forecasters Provide Muted Outlook on High Tech Product Demand. Foxconn and Asia Market Forecasters Provide Muted Outlook on High Tech Product Demand. Nomura reportedly indicated in its latest research note that Asia shipments may have reached a critical inflection point.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

The automotive industry, for example, has famously relied on a JIT manufacturing strategy (or lean manufacturing) since the 1950’s. While this approach certainly drove up profitability in the automotive industry, it proved challenging when a microchip shortage slowed production for many vehicles.

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Elementum

JULY 19, 2017

Logistics companies face hurdles as well, since storage, transport and handling of sensitive batteries are considered crucial. EVs gives us an additional opportunity to improve.”.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Prior long-standing assumptions that mature, foreign based supply networks, low-cost labor and predictable global transportation and logistics costs would remain constant were also blown-up by a series of industry dynamics. Geo-Political and Hybrid Government Policy Dimensions. Kevin Nolan, the president of U.S.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 9, 2021

Interestingly, resin prices are sky high in North America and Europe, but much lower in Asia – a sign of a truly regionalized market. This is due to the lack of demand for these products in Asia. Resin prices spiked, but continued to stay high, as there were massive hits taken by the plants on the Louisiana cost.

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USC Consulting Group

AUGUST 26, 2019

Organizations that cultivate and maintain reliable yet malleable logistics channels can source the material needed to produce impactful products with minimal overhead and deliver these items swiftly to anticipative consumers. Sustained marketplace success and effective supply chain management go hand-in-hand. Advanced technology. and the U.K.

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