The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

And the lack of demand visibility is a big contributor to China-US ocean freight rates doubling to the West Coast since June, and passing USD4,000/FEU to the East Coast – which was surprising as most analysts thought that rates and profits would freefall. Is ocean freight pricing broken? Was it profiteering? And it can be fixed.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

I must admit, new ideas on how to package anything more efficiently (and better yet, sustainably) is like catnip to me, a self-proclaimed tree-hugging logistics nerd. A concept really hit home for me: the mandate that companies have “extended producer responsibility” for the products they manufacture and the packaging they use.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

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. . By the end of 2022, half of all manufacturing supply chains will see the benefits of supply chain resiliency, resulting in a 10% reduction in disruption impact.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Where usually all beer manufactured in Singapore is made using imported raw materials, this model of brewing would completely eliminate that need for beer making imports. It provides for a sustainable future because the raw materials are not taken from finite natural resources. The benefits to society are several.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

The significance of expanding air and ocean, sustainable fuel capacity in our region cannot be stressed enough. 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. EV Charging Infrastructure.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

These are just some of the actions that move organizations toward sustainability. By recommending easily actionable solutions and motivating your employees and team members to adopt them are a great way to make them feel they play a part in your company’s overall sustainability journey. For this, I recommend doing a “Green” Gemba Walk.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Our fossil fuel-driven logistics systems have been working the earth hard, and there is just as much need for actions to mitigate the wear and tear that is being done and to ensure our home planet can continue to sustain us. Beyond Your Own Emissions. Better yet, these could include your less efficient competitors! MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

In 2017 I also assumed responsibility for Field Services and in 2019 Data Excellence & Analytics embracing digital transformation driving our Tailored, Sustainable and Connected 4.0 Spanning Global, Regional, Country Operational/Commercial Roles and General Management in Asia Pacific and Europe. my very structured upbringing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

China fully shutdown its manufacturing output during this phase affecting consumers globally. Manufacturing Planning. Consumers now want safety, sustainability and transparency more than ever before. Escalating freight rates and severe capacity crunch. This effect is caused by a loss in global air freight capacities.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Only early industrialization made set hours for work a standard for efficient manufacturing. 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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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , provided a banner headline of global manufacturing output showing signs of stabilizing at the conclusion of Q1. That stated, the reported 49.6

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. Meanwhile, ocean carriers continue to deal with overcapacity; rates for Asia-U.S. Disaggregate freight spend data. Be demand driven.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Raw materials, parts and services are currently all running through supply chains and manufacturing processes and emitting GHGs. Arcstone sells digital systems to optimize manufacturing. The different stages of manufacturing are broken down into the steps taken in the factory in what they call their “workflow builder” module.

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AFFLINK

APRIL 5, 2021

Helping us understand why, Berry Global, a worldwide manufacturing leader of plastic-based products, chimes in with a simple, and effective summary. Decreased shipping/freight options force higher freight rates. Imports: soaring ocean freight rates from Asia, displaced shipping containers. Stay tuned!

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Logility

MARCH 29, 2022

Manufacturers and shipping companies assumed that because of layoffs, demand would drop. As the pandemic eased, ports suffered bottlenecks, natural disasters disrupted freight movement, railways suffered congestion, and new legislation further complicated the movement of goods. It’s time for a digital, sustainable supply chain.

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Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Prior to the pandemic, efficiency meant just-in-time manufacturing, but disruptions exposed the flaw in this approach. This means supply chain leaders have had to shift from using trains back to using ocean freight and getting goods to market takes longer. Lessons learned since the pandemic are the key to surviving new challenges.

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QAD

AUGUST 16, 2022

Unpredictability is undoubtedly the major issue manufacturers face when dealing with fragmented supply chains. As the supply chain breaks, manufacturers must find new suppliers and new transport routes and find them rapidly, so that production doesn’t come to a halt. So, how can manufacturers respond to these challenges?

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Elementum

JUNE 4, 2015

Manufacturing Agendas: So Hot Right Now. China has joined the manufacturing revolution party. At the end of May the Ministry of Industry and Telecommunications Technology announced the introduction of China’s own manufacturing legislation: Made In China 2025. Manufacturing Revolutions have 10 Planks, Too.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. The supply ecosystem connects over 630,000 manufacturers and suppliers. Over 12 billion transactions per year occurred on the network.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

Dropshipping refers to manufacturers sending products directly, but products are purchased through a third-party. Fewer trucks are going to be available for full truckload, and excess freight will be consolidated into LTL loads. It is important to note that a difference exists between dropshipping and shipping direct-to-consumer.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

For instance, Maersk and CMA CGM are building end-to-end logistics capability chains, while over USD 6bn was invested by VC investors in freight marketplaces alone through 2019. In this process, sustainable chains will become both a regulatory imperative and good business practice. Asia rising and connected regional platforms.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. The company will henceforth outsource the manufacturing of its stationary exercise bikes and treadmills to a Taiwan based contract manufacturer. Pivot Toward Internal Manufacturing Presence.

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Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Freightera’s CEO, Eric Beckwitt Gives His Predictions on The Trends in Sustainability in 2024. Deglobalization will accelerate, and reshoring and localization of manufacturing will continue 2023 has seen a severe freight recession, especially in North America, with significant overcapacity and declining rates for ocean shipping as well.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Suppliers and Manufacturers: Suppliers and manufacturers are the entities that produce or provide the goods needed by the shippers. They optimize routes, consolidate shipments, manage freight rates, track shipments, and ensure timely and secure delivery.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. 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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Freight Plus

JANUARY 18, 2022

Ocean carriers estimate that the current backlog would take over 5 months to clear out, and that’s only if no more freight was booked in Asia. About 20 vessels at anchor outside US East Coast ports were reported on the final working day of 2021.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2015

The phrase “Made in China” embodies cheap labor, the outsourcing of American manufacturing jobs, and China’s transformation into one of the world’s economic superpowers. However, it seems the end of the Made in China manufacturing era may be in sight. has shrunk to less than 5 percent (5%).

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

We had a hangover from the pandemic: Which led to continued inventory shortages, closures of manufacturing plants in China, congested ports, and underemployment. The purpose, as stated on the NY Fed’s website, is to integrate “… transportation cost data and manufacturing indicators to provide a gauge of global supply chain condition.”.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

Con-way Freight Raises the Bar on Mexico Service, Adds Door-to-Door Tracking, 24-Hour Customer Resource Center, Enhanced Web Tools. Overcapacity in the global air freight market, increasing customer preference for lower-yielding shipping solutions, and a slowing U.S. SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Since we promised to update you regularly, we’ve collated some of the latest stories from the world of freight shipping, warehousing, logistics services, and supply chain technology, so that you can keep your finger on the pulse of the fast-changing logistics landscape. Renault’s plans for network redesign and S&OP improvement.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

American imports of Mexican manufactured goods grew a staggering 26 percent according to the Kearney Reshoring Index.” Water The report notes the waterborne freight sector emerging from the most extreme market conditions in modern times. companies have been increasingly moving supply chain closer to home. Of the total U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

In many countries the e-fulfilment market is highly fragmented and immature, with a lack of collaboration among e-fulfillment players, quality standards, investments in sustainability, logistics best-practices, and efficient logistics operations. Sea freight and airfreight costs have become very expensive. Only future will tell.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

HelloFresh boxes sustainability. With the third vaccine authorized, these manufacturers are pressing for more companies to be authorized to ship the vaccine. Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts. And while most people think of over the road trucking first, ocean freight is making waves.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Transport costs are soaring to ridiculous levels, especially for those shippers that did not have an organized procurement strategy for freight movement. Several shippers in recent months have cited they were now paying as much as $15,000-$20,000 per 40 high cube containers from APAC, that previously had an average cost between $1,000-1,500.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

During the 17 th and 18 th centuries, new traditions arose – egg-shaped toys were manufactured with some being filled with Easter gifts and chocolates before being gifted to children. Asia is also becoming an important growing region, with cocoa being a relatively new crop. And some of the best quality cocoa originates from Ghana.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Through providing lucrative discounts, offers and making their ware affordable, they had to resort to popular policies to navigate through the pandemic and sustain themselves. Due to the institutional lockdown that was imposed all over the world, freight forwarding received its fair share of negative effects.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Guide The Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Best Practices Guide serves as a valuable resource to help you evaluate and address your specific maritime freight sourcing and procurement needs effectively.

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