The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry? History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry?

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Ensuring that any approach is fully compliant in order to avoid having to relocate production or supply sources often takes up a lot of internal resources. The HS code determines the tariff a product will incur at the time of import. Reclassification is one way to pay lower or no tariffs at the time of import. Product redesign.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

We’ve only just entered the second half of the year and people haven’t even taken their summer vacations yet, so why are we talking about holiday supply chains now? Longer lead times make fashion items not so fashionable. It still takes over 100 days to move a container from Asia to a U.S. I am only saying this in half jest.

Supply Chain Planning Software 216

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

When was the last time you ordered food from a company using an app on your phone? Fossil fuel proponents like to claim that oil and coal are the only “rainy day” energy source out there. For most people it probably wasn’t that long ago. That said, when was the technology there to even make ordering from an app possible?

Supply Chain Design Software 245

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Freightos

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The global economy has gone through an incredibly tumultuous time since 2020. Sources: U.S. From lockdown-induced purchasing highs, soaring logistics costs and supply chain snarls to waning demand, soaring inflation, and fears of recession – there has never been a dull moment. . This deserves more exploration.

Purchasing Skills 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Trade disputes and tariffs. Cyber threats and attacks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 309

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

Not just because over the past two years “work from home” and “hybrid work arrangements” have given employees the opportunity to revisit who they are and where they are going. We communicated the responsibility of the managers to engage with their team members at least two times per year for discussion on that plan.

Pharmaceutical 240

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Buyer Training Supply Chain Software 240

ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

In a blog at the very start of the COVID-19 outbreak when confirmed cases had just exceeded 40,000, we discussed the considerations for organizations facing the outbreak. At the time, this article is being drafted, COVID-19 Cases have topped 59M, underscoring how much the world has endured in 2020.

Sourcing Strategies 264

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 264

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Prediction Two of this year predictions indicated the following: Restoring More Direct Control in Strategic and Tactical Direct Material Sourcing Will be the Driving Force for Businesses and their Supply Chain Management Teams in the Coming Year.

Sourcing Strategies 59

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

It allows for better tracking of cargo and people in airports, enhanced security, and enhanced safety – just to name a few. It allows for better tracking of cargo and people in airports, enhanced security, and enhanced safety – just to name a few. Asia is not immune to flight delay and cancellation incidents.

Price Reduction 130

Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Sourcing Strategies 130

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Survey results showed, “53% of large companies (250+ employees) said they have been forced to respond to these pressures compared to just 31% of SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises).” ” Resiliency and Geopolitical Risk What constitutes a geopolitical risk? The risks run the gamut from trade wars to actual wars.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Scenario Planning 130

GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. It’s not enough to have a Plan B, just in case.

Supply Chain Disruption 205

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

She provided me with some main emission sources in that sector as well as what some companies are concentrating their reductions work on. Main sources are: Enteric fermentation of ruminant livestock during digestion. Most people today are separated from nature from the time they are born. Doing that would be a mistake though.

Waste Reduction 130

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills 130

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A report by Nikkei Asia Technology indicates that Apple contract manufacturing services provider Foxconn is planning to incrementally expand iPhone production capacity within India. billion facility, which is massive and implies more than just smartphone assembly. This facility is further reported to be the equivalent of a $1.54

India 64

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

– How Logistics is Harnessing the Power of the Sun by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio We all know that our sun’s power is the main energy source for life on Earth. Sembcorp, LYS Group, Engie and JinkoSolar, are just a few players involved with solar power installation. The competition is already very mature for going solar.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Expense Reduction Supply Chain Software Logistics 130

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

The two most significant factors were a rise in time between the booking to gate in at the port, up 43%, and the ocean transit time, up 36%. Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Source E2open Shipping Index).

Procurement Analytics 217

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The two most significant factors were a rise in time between the booking to gate in at the port, up 43%, and the ocean transit time, up 36%. Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Source E2open Shipping Index).

Procurement Analytics 195

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 195

Jaggaer

AUGUST 12, 2020

For the first three months after Covid-19 hit, virtually every sourcing project , in every sector , was put on hold while companies tried to assess the situation and how best to deal with the epidemic. Get the white paper on Sourcing Strategies: Why One Size Does Not Fit All , written by Michael Lamoureux of Spend Matters.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing 52

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.

Vendor Strategies 246

Vendor Strategies Purchasing Skills Pricing Training Optimal Sourcing 246

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

The Green Corridor: Resilience from Diversification by Timothy Foote, Founder of Susymbio Access to Sustainable Power is the Challenge of Our Time, but when clean power sources are diversified it promises more stability for our future. This was not the first time either. The same thing happened in January.

Malawi 130

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Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Today’s unprecedented supply chain disruption challenges have led to executives looking for new ways of managing their supply chains, not just for today, but to prepare for future unpredictability. Prior to the pandemic, efficiency meant just-in-time manufacturing, but disruptions exposed the flaw in this approach.

Supply Chain Disruption 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 24, 2020

Phone calls to Europe or Asia were costly and of poor quality. At one time, there were more than 200, then consolidation happened, and the number became 112. In the 1980s, I had a flip phone. (On On the left, I share a picture for those that never experienced the evolution of the cellular phone.) This device was a portable phone.

Supply Chain Network Software 326

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Muslim (majority) countries in Asia (such as Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia) and several countries in the Middle East are moving to stage 3: the halal supply chain. 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.

Pharmaceutical 237

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Throughout my time in Schneider the scope and responsibilities undertaken in both day-to-day operations and transformation has grown. Throughout my time in Schneider the scope and responsibilities undertaken in both day-to-day operations and transformation has grown. Stuart is a British national, married with three children.

Sourcing Strategies 246

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Many-to-many can also refer to many participants in a network accessing many, many sources of event data critical to supply chain operations through a public cloud network. But even in more normal times, a supply plan usually can’t be fully executed. Real-time location and IoT data such as condition statuses (e.g.,

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 224

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

While the duty to capture and prosecute these criminals rests with law enforcement authorities, transportation companies and their staff are invaluable sources of intelligence and should step up as partners in combating IWT. When I was Head of Go Green at DHL eCommerce a few moons ago, I spearheaded a program to do just that.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 245

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Buyer Training Thailand 245

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

From just being environmentally friendly, it has become a holistic framework that encompasses the environment, social and corporate governance. Over the last decade, the idea of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has greatly evolved. The logistics business, is predominantly a network business driven by our employees. Photo Credit: L’Oréal.

Resource Reduction 242

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

With constrained and somewhat erratic demand and supply – not just of products and materials but also capacity with carriers of all modes – rates have been extremely volatile. Freight procurement is the mainstay of any supply chain professional but price is not the be-all and end-all.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 31, 2022

”[4] He went on to explain: “ At its heart, production in the Asia-Pacific region was severely curtailed for a period of time for issues ranging from the COVID impact on worksites to energy shortages, to port capacity limits. So, there was a supply disruption and an increase in demand hitting the market at the same time.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Green Corridor: Looking for the Green Lining by Timothy Foote, Director Transportation & Network APAC at Asendia and Founder of Susymbio 2023 is soon enough to end, and the transformation to a clean logistics future moves forward. How fast or slow that is I hope to share with you in this years annual roundup!

Purchasing Skills 130

Purchasing Skills Singapore Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 130

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 8, 2023

Some reality television shows, like the History Channel’s Alone , feature contestants who volunteer to live rough for a period of time. 3] They go on to note, “The human diet is highly dependent on just four grains: rice, wheat, corn, and soy. .”[2] Fortunately for them, they know their situations are temporary.

Security 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

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 ended up selecting a product from Infor Nexus – GT Nexus at the time. It is part of Koch Industries. The Molex Supply Chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 196

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference. Sourcing plays a crucial role in building strong supplier relationships and achieving cost-effectiveness in the supply chain.

Negotiating Skills 97

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Pricing Training 97

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

When a package gets mis-sorted and it goes into the wrong package car, that’s not a very good experience for our customer, and it’s actually just a drag on productivity.” The election at the LDJ5 sorting center in Staten Island wasn’t close, with the Amazon Labor Union garnering just 345 yes votes to 550 nos.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 221

Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Negotiate Pricing 221

Locus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

For over four decades, FKS Group has carved out a robust presence in South-East Asia’s business landscape. Before working with Locus, the FKS team struggled with real-time fleet tracking. This enhancement esures timely interventions in case of anticipated delays at the warehouse. The result? The result?

Optimal Sourcing 59

Optimal Sourcing Food Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Stellantis indicated to CNBC in a statement that it questions “ whether the union’s leadership has ever had an interest in reaching an agreement in a timely manner.” In this second Supply Chain Matters reader update, we highlight the ongoing supply chain and manufacturing implications of the labor strike involving the three U.S.

Negotiating Skills 59

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 59

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

Agility and flexibility, capacity planning, shift from Just in Time to agile and resilient operations. Visibility into Tier I, II and III suppliers, de-risk by developing alternates, build practical BCPs (business continuity plans) and China + 1 sourcing strategy. Manufacturing Planning.

Pharmaceutical 246

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