The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

However, there is one area that Asia could do better to show true global leadership: sustainable growth that respects the environment. Asia Pacific is often looked upon as a slow mover for de-carbonization — the one that only follows what is “required” by the West. It’s no different in the logistics industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

This year, as with years in the past, there is a broad and deep line-up of supply chain and logistics conferences to attend. Many events exist in North America, Europe, and Asia. It’s a “who’s who” in warehouse automation, software, and robotics. Welcome 2024! Steve, Chris, and I will be attending many of these events.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The challenges of managing Logistics is not a new one, but the complexities and variables inherent in today’s. Dr Raymon Krishnan - President of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society. Raymon has over twenty five years experience in the Logistics industry as an end user and service provider. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2023

Well, ARC Advisory Group , the owner of Logistics Viewpoints, has been conducting research on the PLC market for decades. And now on to this week’s logistics news. million-square-foot warehouse in Connecticut Flexport announced the acquisition of Shopify Logistics’ assets, including Deliverr. Come on – not a chance!

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LSCMS

JANUARY 29, 2022

LogiSYM 2024 and CeMAT Southeast Asia: Import Export TV named as Official Event Media Partner The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS) is excited to announce that Import Export TV has been named the official media partner for the upcoming LogiSYM 2024 and CeMAT Southeast Asia events.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2023

If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. The post Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2023 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. And still others provide the best learning opportunities. Email creiser@arcweb.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. It’s more than doubled the number of robots deployed in its fulfillment centers and warehouses in the last three years, from 350,000 in 2021 to 750,000 by last June. The company has a variety of robots that serve different functions within the warehouse. billion), auto parts ($3.2

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2023

Chile has long been a hub of second-hand and unsold clothing, made in China or Bangladesh and passing through Europe, Asia or the United States before arriving in Chile, where it is resold around Latin America. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company is offering U.S. UPS will add 2.3 UPS will add 2.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. In 2023, Amazon experimented with new logistics strategies and technologies to quickly fulfill and deliver orders, and these changes paid off big. The faster delivery times this year specifically may be attributed to changes in Amazon’s logistics strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

I have often written about legal issues and battles in California, as the state has been in the news for its warehouse and trucking emission rules, independent contractor rules for gig workers, and union disagreements at ports. And now on to this week’s logistics news. More incidents are being reported at inland logistics hubs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Logistics companies are reversing their hiring binge. The hiring frenzy in logistics driven by pandemic-fueled shopping appears to be cooling off. trade with Asia. Other retailers and logistics operators are now following suit. Now we just have to wait another 10 days.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Thousands of flights were grounded or delayed at the world’s largest air freight hubs in Europe, Asia and North America. And they present a host of logistical challenges. The lead-up to the Olympics has been an up-and-down ride, with the Americans squeaking out a few close games.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Warehouses are turning to EV charging. Earlier this week, the company announced that it will acquire Italy’s Bomi Group, which provides global healthcare logistics services. Exports of strawberries, immensely popular in Asia, also increased by 29.7 percent to 23.4 7-Eleven Inc.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

WebCargo data shows that as air cargo demand and rates climbed, and backlogs at India’s warehouses and receiving terminals grew, the degree to which air carriers’ operations were digitalized was a determining factor in how smoothly they were able to handle the surge. Asia air cargo rates increased 43% to N.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Warehouse vacancy rates sink to 27-year low. In early April, employees at an Amazon warehouse on New York’s Staten Island made history by becoming the first Amazon warehouse to vote to join a union (JFK8 fulfillment center). Do other warehouses follow suit and join a union?’

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

The state of the logistics industry is evolving. 2019 is shaping up to be a year in which warehouses and distribution centers continue the development and implementation of technology-based processes. As dropshipping increases in use, more organizations will purchase software to manage and control warehouses.

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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.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 12, 2025

Global logistics and parcel powerhouse DHL Group will invest more than $571 million on infrastructure, vehicles and product offerings in Gulf Arab states through 2030 , pushing for more business in a region experiencing significant trade growth, the company announced Wednesday. billion in healthcare logistics over five years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Dylish offers restaurants a three-tiered, monthly subscription service that provides customized apps and a range of logistical and marketing assets. Costco CFO Richard Galanti said the company had chartered three ships to import products from Asia to the US and Canada.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

And now on this week’s logistics news. Volume from Asia has slowed, as have the number of vessels coming to the port, according to the release. Robots are continuing to become key components in the logistics space. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 28 – June 3) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

Amidst ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID-19 lockdowns in Asia, war in Europe, scarce raw materials and steep inflation, companies are stockpiling inventory as never before in the hopes of mitigating future supply chain shocks. But when inventory sits outside in a trailer, it may as well be in a black hole.

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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. . On the physical side, there has been an enormous growth of automated warehouses across the region, driven by worker shortages and the need for improvement in quality when picking.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

e-Commerce delivery overview in Southeast Asia. The first half of 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride for global and regional e-commerce logistics, setting off supply and demand shocks throughout the industry. Parcel Monitor tracks parcels all over Southeast Asia. How COVID-19 has affected e-commerce logistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

That said, I am never surprised to hear my otherwise upbeat logistics colleagues express Grinch-like pessimism when it comes to emissions reduction in our industry. These trends should give us some hope that an emissions-free logistics world is indeed emerging! . Optimism springs eternal among some people — myself included!

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The seasonal hiring total is smaller than last year when Walmart added 150,000 mostly permanent and full-time associates, as well as 20,000 supply chain workers to help alleviate logistic bottlenecks. Let the holiday season begin. Walmart in the news: Walmart Canada brings AI to the shelves.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

The Green Corridor – Logistics’ Role In Preventing The Next Pandemic. I’m not talking about how shipping and logistics are key in keeping the supply chain connected during global health crises so we can keep essential supplies like medicine, food, and toilet paper moving. by Tim Foote, Founder of Susymbio.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

PREAMBLE: The supply chain and logistics sector is undergoing seismic transformation due to accelerated digitalisation of global trade and commerce. The ongoing pandemic has highlighted the importance of logistics and effective supply chain management to meet the increased trade and commerce volumes – both online and offline.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Risk management, however, will become a critical skill for logistics and supply chain management in order to make the right supply chain decisions in these turbulent times. E-commerce boom requires a new urban logistics model. Let’s better understand these 5 megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 16, 2022

As an analyst focused on warehouse technologies, I tend to be biased about the criticality of what our colleagues in Europe call “intralogistics.” The Körber warehouse offering is comprehensive. At the same time, the company expanded its geographic reach by adding an established presence to Asia and Latin America.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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. That’s all for this week.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

With such dramatic reductions in flights, Singapore’s status of a logistics hub was put severely at risk. With broad-based support packages, targeting hardest-hit industries like aviation, coupled with support of a strong logistics ecosystem, reinforced by global players such as DB Schenker. supply chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Dr Raymon Krishnan - President of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society. Raymon has over twenty five years experience in the Logistics industry as an end user and service provider. This recognition was in part due to the setting up of the region’s first and only physical warehouse training facility.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 17, 2024

Chris is the Director of Operations at ICAT Logistics Detroit where they handle the shipments that other companies don’t, can’t, and won’t. He also discusses the importance of having a logistics partner with global expertise and the ability to provide flexible shipping options in the face of unexpected disruptions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

In Asia, Vietnam and Bangladesh are more important sourcing locations. Much of the world’s fabric is produced in Asia, for example. VF is having conversations with fabric manufacturers to encourage them to produce more fabric in factories outside of Asia. To achieve this, VF has invested in their logistics infrastructure.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The membership-only warehouse club said Friday it had huge gatherings and pent-up demand in mind as it selected and ordered holiday merchandise. The issue has been exacerbated by the pandemic’s surge in Southeast Asia, where many key chip and electronics-assembly facilities are based.

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