SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics?

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. A very recent survey of U.S. Let me qualify that statement.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. China Approves Merger of Cosco, China Shipping (WSJ- sub. Amazon Buys Thousands of Its Own Truck Trailers as Its Transportation Ambitions Grow (Re/code). European and Chinese regulators).

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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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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… BluJay Solutions Acquires Leading Mobility Solutions Provider Blackbay. World-Class Logistics Solutions providers MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Announce Integration Partnership. These Giant Drones Could Seriously Disrupt the Shipping Industry (NBC News).

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Locus

APRIL 18, 2023

Indonesia’s logistics market is expected to increase by 28.7 This presents a lucrative opportunity for logistics companies such as retail, e-commerce, and other logistics providers. Addressing these challenges necessitates a strong logistics solution. billion US Dollars by 2027.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

With a holiday weekend upon us, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Retailers Seek U.S. Help With Shipping Crisis (WSJ – sub. Robinson Expands Global Network, Acquires APC Logistics. DHL to trial vision picking in the UK (Logistics Manager).

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Menlo Logistics Keen to Build on 2014 Growth in South Asia. DHL Supply Chain commits EUR 218m to develop logistics infrastructure in China. Here are some details from the press release: Airclic’s cloud-based mobile solutions help streamline and automate complex ‘last mile’ logistics processes.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Driverless vehicles, drones, and 3D printing — three emerging technologies that will ultimately impact supply chain and logistics processes — are the top headlines this week. UPS On-Demand 3D Printing Network Expanded To Asia. FedEx to Increase Shipping Rates for Express, Ground and Freight Services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Previously, only large companies such as Amazon and FedEx possessed the network and scale required for cost-effective same-day and next-day shipping. Jorge Lopera has over 15 years of global logistics experience in senior roles encompassing customer growth, product management, and strategy. Technology can help.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2015

It’s the last Friday of school and my kids are showing off their work this morning, so as I fill my coffee mug and get ready for the walk to school, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon’s Next Delivery Drone: You (WSJ – sub. The $50 Billion Question: Can Uber Deliver?

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. A very recent survey of U.S. Let me qualify that statement.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2017

I’m running short on time, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon patented a highway network that controls self-driving cars and trucks (Recode). A belief that “Survival of the biggest” will replace “Survival of the fittest” in some sectors of the logistics industry.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

It said that if it takes two months for the ports to become fully operational, the window for shipping this season’s crop will have closed. ports lags those in Asia and Europe. In 2013, the average moves per-vessel, per-hour for ports in Asia was about 90, while European ports averaged 67 and ports in the Americas averaged 62.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

— In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… DSV agrees to acquire UTi Worldwide Inc. Cosco, China Shipping Group in Advanced Merger Talks (WSJ – sub. SMC³ Acquires Transportation Costing Group. Do customers really want to put more (or all) of their logistics eggs in one service provider basket?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

Import space out of Asia to the US continues to be tight, and thanks to positive retail sales, retailers are having to quickly restock to ensure they have enough inventory. It is continually important to be proactive about identifying capacity trends and daily shipping reality. Thanks to an increase in ecommerce.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

It is easy to understand why strategy is often set aside to meet immediate needs of getting product shipped out the door. Large and mid-size shippers typically have procurement personnel but may lack coordination across shipping locations. Meanwhile, ocean carriers continue to deal with overcapacity; rates for Asia-U.S.

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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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TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

Silk Road increases global logistics options. China’s so-called “One Belt One Road” strategy connects the country via an overland and sea corridor to Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Many shippers are already taking advantage of the new global logistics options. trillion within a decade.

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TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

Silk Road increases global logistics options. China’s so-called “One Belt One Road” strategy connects the country via an overland and sea corridor to Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Many shippers are already taking advantage of the new global logistics options. trillion within a decade.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Check out Why don’t you have a TMS (Transportation Management System) Solution yet? Aside from the cost impact the service implications of a poor Freight management system are enormous. So do you have a strategy for managing Freight and Logistics or are you spinning your wheels? Freight and Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Why are we having an interview with an American Manufacturer on a logistics blog, you ask? The business was a small operation in the beginning with my father and three other employees helping pack and ship zippers to customers in Los Angeles. It's simple. Think about it for a second.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The astonishing growth is attributable to the expansion of e-commerce , the emergence of new markets in Asia and Europe, changes in ocean container shipping, the development of new technology and more. The Move to LTL Digital Shipping. How New LTL Technologies & Processes are Changing the Shipping Game.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2017

All of this mounted to the Hanjin bankruptcy , one of the largest container shipping bankruptcies in history. These three alliances will control more than 90% of the Trans-Pacific trade and 96% of Asia-Europe trade. This action will continue to accelerate the carrier acquisition activities in 2017. 2017 Projections.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 20, 2015

In recent blogs I explained why beverage manufactures wanting to succeed in Asia have to acknowledge the region’s rich diversity. In this blog, I will focus on areas equally important to a beverage manufacturer’s success: logistics and distribution. Let’s assume you are a typical beverage manufacturer in Asia.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

It is with particular pleasure to chat-up with Katie Kinraid, of BluJay Asia Pacific. I began to focus on the use of technology and strategy to help logistics companies tackle growing consumer demand – the new “need it now” culture. By this I mean, improving the way we collaborate & communicate with customers.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2014

Do you let the forwarder handle the foreign legs, while you manage the ocean and domestic moves? Will orders need to be split, to support an urgent demand, while shipping the rest at a lower cost? Jim parlayed this unique experience into a successful career implementing transportation management.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2013

You probably started your TMS project to manage shipping costs for your high-value freight, inbound or outbound. Drive savings across your enterprise by using your TMS to manage your transportation network, domestic and international, inbound and outbound. Now ship away! Ship away all!”. Be Sociable, Share!

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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. Another crucial software system is the transport management system (TMS).

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2017

container carriers) can partner in our industry: Slot Charter Agreements: When a shipping company buys a certain number of slots from another carrier. Partners within a shipping consortium agree to operate liner services along a specified route using a specified number of vessels. back to Asia).

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GlobalTranz

MAY 2, 2016

While logistics and manufacturing have grown exponentially, problems have become more complicated. Regardless of where you sit to view the logistics industry, problems are becoming more evident. Regardless of where you sit to view the logistics industry, problems are becoming more evident. Costs and Delays Will Be Driven Down.

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TMC

JUNE 30, 2016

An Expanded Panama Canal Takes Logistics into Uncharted Waters.Connect. In December, the Port of Los Angeles handled the largest container ship ever to call at a North American port. The arrival of the Benjamin Franklin offers a glimpse of a major change in supply chain management in 2016. East and West Coast ports.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Dave Clark, SVP Worldwide Operations and Customer Service at Amazon, was the keynote speaker on Tuesday, and during his talk he announced this week’s top supply chain and logistics news story: Amazon Flex: Amazon will now pay you to deliver packages (The Verge). Cloud Logistics Announces Industry’s First Same Day TMS.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

A 2017 Global Sourcing study from American Shipper magazine found that 58% of shippers said their highest concern today is rising transportation costs. Here are just a few pain points that are increasing transportation costs: Container shipping headaches. Those concerns have come to prove even more valid in 2018.

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TMC

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

In December, the Port of Los Angeles handled the largest container ship ever to call at a North American port. The arrival of the Benjamin Franklin offers a glimpse of a major change in supply chain management in 2016. These big ships are expected to alter the distribution of cargo between U.S. East and West Coast ports.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Although applied throughout the organization, Cummins identified the elimination of transportation waste as an area that would have a significant impact. Jason DeBus is Director of Global Logistics at Cummins Power Generation. While all have added value, let’s take a closer look at contract carrier freight rationalization.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Last month on Talking Logistics , Adrian Gonzalez and I discussed “ Not Your Father’s TMS: Important Questions to Consider When Evaluating and Selecting a Next-Generation TMS.” How is transportation management different today? If you missed the live episode, you can watch it now on demand. This complexity is not going away.

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