Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Those goods flowed through three regional hubs – in Singapore, Panama City, Panama and Stabio, Switzerland – to 49 distribution centers, 24 of which VF operates. In Asia, Vietnam and Bangladesh are more important sourcing locations. Much of the world’s fabric is produced in Asia, for example. We will manage by exception only.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 211

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

by Stephanie Krishnan – Associate Vice President, IDC Manufacturing & Energy Insights Asia/Pacific, IDC Asia/Pacific. “By In Asia, Governmental and Finance. In Asia, Governmental and Finance. Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

We were expected to stay in our silos and focus on ‘making, packing, shipping’ flawlessly. APAC is a rapidly growing $7+ Billion business – the end-to-end network encompasses over 1000 suppliers; 50+ manufacturing operations; over 25 Distribution Centers and 1000+ customers in 20 markets.

Singapore 130

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

by Martin You – Sales Director for Asia Pacific at E2open. As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. About the Author.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2022

Byron is the Founder and CEO of Zergratran , an innovative and sustainable high-capacity transportation company that is building the world’s first tunnel to expedite shipping goods between the North Atlantic and the North Pacific. Waiting regional ships distribute the containers onward to the US, Gulf and Eastern ports and Europe.

Panama 198

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

are reporting that they are being inundated with requests from importers seeking to use provisions such as the “321 de minimis” rule, which allows goods worth less than $800 to be shipped to the U.S. The concept of combined distribution networks (CDNs) is applied when competing companies in a supply chain work together. Conclusion.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

Optimal Sourcing 244

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

It still takes over 100 days to move a container from Asia to a U.S. At the beginning of June 2022, a 40-foot ocean container cost about $10,000 to ship from southeast Asia to Northern Europe This is compared to about $1,500 for the same route about 2 years ago. Customer spending patterns are changing with hyperinflation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Beagen has extensive experience in oceanborne commerce and maritime law, with specific emphasis on maritime transportation, Shipping Act issues, supply chain management, international antitrust law, and port and terminal operations. The number of ships waiting to enter the biggest U.S. Learn More About Solving The Port Problem.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Singapore is one of the largest fuelling stations of the world (over 20% of ship fuelling happens here), so capacity for sustainable fuels is critical for global sustainability efforts. On the air side, our top airports of Asia increasingly needs to support not only regional needs, but also global ones. EV Charging Infrastructure.

Predictive Analytics Software 130

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

But I’m sure many of you in the wholesale and distribution business are thinking: “ What does 2019 hold for the wholesale and distribution industry? They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. Shipping costs are also expected to spike upwards.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. The company is focused on ocean shipping. The company streamlines and standardizes the shipping process worldwide for a network of over 220,000 shipping professionals. This enables improved estimated arrival times of goods.

Rail Software 188

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

How Smart Lockers Can Resolve Last Mile Challenges for Logistics Providers by Candice Yuan , General Manager of Logistics Technology Business, Cainiao Group Asia Pacific’s eCommerce revenue is expected to grow by 11.64 percent CAGR between 2023 to 2027, with significant projected market volume of over USD 2.8

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

Empty shipping containers stack up at US port depots. McCormick & Company , an American food company that manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavoring products to retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses is no exception.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Mr. Eberle is the vice president of logistics and distribution operations at Molex. But more than half of their shipments – including a significant portion that begin at factories in Asia – travel across oceans or continents These long-distance shipments go by ocean, air, or rail. Molex Realizes it Needs Better Visibility.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 196

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

Trane ’s Tom France, Vice President, Global Distribution, Logistics and Transportation, recently stressed the need for E2E insight: “Extend visibility as much as you can throughout your supply chain. Data on ocean shipments, for example, is generally available across the globe, due primarily to greater standardization in ocean shipping.

Supply Chain Planning Software 191

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EMERGE App

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

When you’re running a busy wholesale and distribution business, you face the risk of stockouts every day. You are wholly dependent on your suppliers, both local and overseas, to produce and ship the goods that you carry. For example, late summer is the tropical typhoon season in North Asia. Introduction. Conclusion.

Distribution 76

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

2019 is shaping up to be a year in which warehouses and distribution centers continue the development and implementation of technology-based processes. It is important to note that a difference exists between dropshipping and shipping direct-to-consumer. The state of the logistics industry is evolving. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 182

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AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

Companies in Asia Pacific eager to innovate with Supply Chain Optimization: The adoption of advanced analytics has moved at a much slower pace in Asia Pacific compared to Europe or North America. But the tide is turning, as Lei Wang, AIMMS VP Asia Pacific, explains in this blog post.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 0

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QAD

JULY 16, 2020

Located in Southern Asia between Burma and Pakistan, India borders the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Coupled with its favorable location in Asia, the strong air support makes shipping products in or out of India easy. Transportation of goods within India is also well supported by rail and water shipping capabilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Containerization eventually reduced shipping and loading costs by at least 75%.

Optimal Sourcing 228

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AB&R

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This unusual extension halted production and shipping across the country for 15-30 days. Transportation issues: Transportation issues, whether it be container shipping or trucking/rail-related, further complicate matters because they are the lifeblood of moving goods around the world. This has driven up used-chassis prices.

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Elementum

AUGUST 19, 2015

What do I need to know about China’s shipping merger? Two Chinese shipping companies, Cosco and CSCL, are merging to form one alliance. Which sounds like a big deal, but it won’t have an effect on Asia-Europe shipping costs. Which sounds like a big deal, but it won’t have an effect on Asia-Europe shipping costs.

Shipping 60

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Retailers would normally already have their goods on hand in Distribution Centres, Stores, and any other channels they may use. The fallout from the global pandemic persists and shipping delays are rampant. That is notwithstanding the trail of additional ships and containers that are still on their way to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles 93

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Prime Membership: Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering benefits such as free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and exclusive deals. billion (net profit) Profit by Region/Country: North America is a major market, followed by Europe and Asia. Billion US Dollars), followed by Europe and potentially Asia.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 79

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BlueYonder

JULY 11, 2023

I’ve been in the food distribution business, and that’s the business that I would probably most relate to being able to talk to you about today. Another type of seafood can be shipped in a container from the U.S. I learned that temperature-controlled food distribution has its own challenges and complexities.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 62

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AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

Companies in Asia Pacific eager to innovate with Supply Chain Optimization: The adoption of advanced analytics has moved at a much slower pace in Asia Pacific compared to Europe or North America. But the tide is turning, as Lei Wang, AIMMS VP Asia Pacific, explains in this blog post.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 156

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

You can also detect and correct possible stock imbalances by re-distributing excess stock in the network to other locations. Shipping providers also slashed capacities. In more buoyant times, companies are often optimizing inventory to reduce cost or maximize revenue to grab market share.

Supply Chain Planning Software 291

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Multichannel Merchant

OCTOBER 14, 2022

International locales are concentrated in Asia, including Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Madrid, São Paulo, London and Manila. Europe and Asia. Cities where the postings are located include 36 in the U.S., from Seattle to Austin to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Mountain View, CA and Washington, D.C.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia.

Purchasing Skills 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Container shipping prices skyrocket. Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GreenMile, a provider of cloud-based mobile route execution solutions for food, beverage, and broader distribution verticals. Descartes acquires GreenMile.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 24, 2020

Phone calls to Europe or Asia were costly and of poor quality. Like a rocket ship traveling to Mars, a new press release popped into my email each day. There is no network capable of connecting sourcing, logistics, manufacturing, and distribution together in the market today. A portal is an information dead-end street.

Supply Chain Network Software 326

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

As demand for ethanol dropped with people driving less, this created a carbon dioxide shortage that impacted the production of beer, cheese and refrigerants such as dry Ice and packaging for things that needed to be shipped cold. This actually hindered the initial distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Transportation and Distribution.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Fresh Del Monte has been looking for additional ways to grow its distribution network and leverage underutilized assets, including shipping vessels, transportation vehicles, warehouses, and now its cold storage infrastructure. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited, Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte.

Supply Chain Software 60

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AB&R

APRIL 29, 2022

This unusual extension halted production and shipping across the country for 15-30 days. Transportation issues: Transportation issues, whether it be container shipping or trucking/rail-related, further complicate matters because they are the lifeblood of moving goods around the world. Shipping Delays & Costs.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

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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.

Inventory Reduction 62

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QAD

AUGUST 16, 2022

port congestion and unresolved labor issues when imports from Asia return to full strength. Continued fallout, including transport congestion, limited air freight and rail freight transportation in the Asia-Europe lanes, because of the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Potential U.S.

Optimal Sourcing 94

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