Australia Launches Review of National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 30, 2023
The review, which was originally scheduled for 2024, will take place this year to ensure strong and resilient Australian supply chains.
Americold’s positive perspective on Cold Storage challenges in Australia and New Zealand
Americold
APRIL 20, 2023
Nobody could have predicted the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on the global supply chains, caused primarily by lockdowns, labour shortage, freight issues and excessive customer demand fuelled by hysteria.
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The Advantage of Speed: The Cooper Health Supply Chain Relies Upon Real-time Risk Alerts
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Cooper University Health Care Relies Upon Real-time Alerts to Improve Operations Cooper University Health Care, like most companies, struggled with their supply chain during COVID. The company bought a risk solution that provides real-time alerts to potential supply disruptions. But there was a cost to this.
Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
APRIL 26, 2022
Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel.
The COVID-19 Supply Chain Hit Could Trigger Recession in Australia
Logistics Bureau
MARCH 10, 2020
But economists and supply chain managers warn that this recovery may have come too late to save Australia, China’s largest trading partner, from sliding into its first recession since 1991. Why is COVID-19 Causing so Much Disruption to Australia’s Economy? Bilateral trade between China and Australia amounts to $194.6
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How Air Freight Ships Temperature-Controlled Goods
20Cube Logistics
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Different perishable goods have different requirements for storage and handling, which makes things complicated for air freight transporters. Considering the Entire Supply Chain. While ULDs keep perishable goods safe during a flight, air freight is just one part of the supply chain. Contact Us.
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5 Keys to Building a Long Term Freight Partnership!
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! In shipping and logistics, building strong relationships with your freight or carrier company is often underestimated. Undoubtedly, working with a freight company can make or break your business. Subscribe Here!
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Now Is the Right Time for Supply Chains To Do the Right Things
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MARCH 16, 2021
Without a doubt 2020 will be etched in our memories as the year of multiple disasters, with the Covid-19 pandemic, trade issues between the US and China, wildfires in Australia, social unrest in Hong Kong, drastic declines in oil prices, turbulent financial markets and other politically dominated issues in emerging markets.
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Why Small Businesses Should Consider Using Freight Forwarders
20Cube Logistics
JANUARY 6, 2022
However, many SMBs and SMEs assume that working with a freight forwarder in Australia is reserved for large, international corporations. SMBs and SMEs can and should leverage the power of 3PL and freight-forwarding to reduce shipping costs, streamline their customer service and scale their operations. What is 3PL? Contact Us.
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Chinese Lockdowns and the Future of Supply Chains
Enterra Insights
MAY 20, 2022
The Financial Times reporters observe, “[Supply chain woes] are likely to intensify if China digs its heels in and continues to pursue a zero-Covid policy that has left millions of workers across the country confined to their homes. Supply chain concerns, however, don’t focus solely on the movement of consumer goods.
7 Top Supply Chain Trends to Know for 2023
ModusLink Corporation
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The past few years have been chaotic and disruptive to the supply chain. However, the instability around the risk of recession remains, and knowing the top supply chain trends to watch in 2023 will help your organization prioritize operations and succeed. Cybersecurity risks are a prevalent fact in today’s supply chain.
The Green Corridor: Food for Thought
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The Green Corridor: Food for Thought Origin Transparency and Revolutionary Substitution for Supply Chains in a Fragmented yet Increasingly Digital World by Timothy Foote, Founder of Susymbio In our LogiSYM Magazine, there are many articles and adverts which help to provide transparency on the flow of goods from supplier and to the final customer.
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Supply Chain & Logistics News Roundup, October 2022
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 24, 2022
It’s been three months already since we published our first regular roundup of supply chain and logistics news—doesn’t time fly? Australia’s continuing weather-driven supply chain problems. Slackening demand for ocean freight and (at long last) falling rates for shippers. So what’s it all about, then?
This Week in Supply Chain Tech- January 19 2024
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 19, 2024
Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech column has had a brisk start in our 2024 postings, and we have added this supplemental posting. In our initial 2024 posting last week, we highlighted two acquisitions related to supply chain technology providers.
This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 29, 2024
Retailers rely on global maritime shipping to deliver products for American consumers every day,” RILA Director of Supply Chain Policy Sarah Gilmore said in a release. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The Arkansas Department of Transportation expects 1.5 later this year. That’s all for this week.
From Globalization to Glocalization
Enterra Insights
APRIL 18, 2024
The causes are myriad, including rising labor costs, geopolitical considerations, rising transportation costs, and increased risks of supply chain disruptions. Going forward, companies will need to continue to navigate supply chain disruptions, China risk, and concerns about capital outlays in a rising interest-rate environment.”[2]
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Container Freight Costs and Forecasting: Intrinsically Linked & Frustratingly Challenging
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Does your supply chain depend on container freight shipping? At Logistics Bureau, we have supply chain consultants available to help you improve volume forecasting and attain the most favourable container freight rates possible, even during this period of pandemic-induced turmoil.
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Green Skies? Airlines Need a Tail Wind to Decarbonize
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Virgin Australia and Air Mauritius have both applied for voluntary administration. Tim has crafted delivery solutions for many e-commerce clients and managed the supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies. IOT for Supply Chain Tracking. Some have gone out of business. Green Skies?
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A Supply Chain Christmas Carol
Freightos
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come as they visit the Xmas supply chain. Production Freight Receiving Purchasing Retail Logistics Production: Santa’s little helpers. We have reached the era of the on-demand, responsive supply chain. There is certainly demand for better freight.
Boom Time for the Shared Economy within Supply Chain
Logistics Bureau
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. 5) Freightos, Shipa Freight, Convoy. million (AUD), up from $11.4
Ocean Freight Performance in September 2021
Freight Plus
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Retailers such as Walmart, Home Depot, Ikea (who is also buying their own containers), Dollar Tree, and Costco (which will lease smaller charters through next year) have all chartered their own vessels to help combat severely supply chain constraints. This is a material shift in how retailers operate.?.
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4 Questions to Ask to Take Your Supply Chain to the Next Level
Talking Logistics
MAY 31, 2017
This includes your supply chain. So how do you know if your supply chain is helping or hindering you as you take your business to the next level? For a global supply chain, this question can be daunting. Is supply chain reliability a regular concern? Could your supply chain be more strategic?
Have you Heard About ‘’Chain of Responsibility’’ in the Supply Chain and Transportation?
GlobalTranz
JUNE 29, 2015
As our customer presence in Australia is growing, we are learning new things from our Commonwealth cousins from ‘’Down Under’’. Although we have much in common, the transportation laws in Australia and New Zealand have a distinct difference with those in Europe, the U.K. COR is law in Australia and New Zealand.
The Supply Chain Response to India’s Second Wave of Covid!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 29, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! Australia too sent immediate support package of ventilators, oxygen tanks and PPE Kits. AWL excellently handled the logistics pertaining to oxygen supply chain management in the country. Email Address.
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The Value of Refrigerated Transport!
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How Cold Chain Differs Between the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries! Refrigerated transport is a vital component of global supply chains. To further support how refrigerated transport is so valuable in a global supply chain, below are several more reasons: 1.
Does Rail Freight Transportation Really ‘Suck’ that Much?
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 30, 2017
Why aren’t we using more rail freight in Australia? According to logistics theory, rail freight comes into its own over greater geographical distances. I seem to recall learning back in my Cranfield days that 600 km was the magic number above which rail freight made economic sense. Rail Freight Australia.
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Episode 89 - Quirks of Australian Logistics
Freight Plus
JULY 31, 2020
In this episode, Consulting Logistics host, Kyle MacNaught, will chat with Richard Duncan at DKN Supply Chain. In this conversation they will discuss: Shipping Challenges in Australia. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience with the supply chain. They also use a lot of container freight.
Quirks of Australian Logistics
Freight Plus
JULY 31, 2020
In this episode, Consulting Logistics host, Kyle MacNaught, will chat with Richard Duncan at DKN Supply Chain. In this conversation they will discuss: Shipping Challenges in Australia. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience with the supply chain. They also use a lot of container freight.
2020 Trends in Freight Transportation, and the COVID-19 Impact
Logistics Bureau
JUNE 15, 2020
Now the entire freight transportation industry, across air, ocean, road, and rail sectors, is awash with disrupted expectations and has retreated into survival mode. Let’s take a look then, at each sector in turn, starting with air freight. Air Freight Transportation Trends 2020. The Freight Rate Roller Coaster.
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This Week in Logistics News (February 25 – March 4)
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 3, 2023
It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women’s Day on March 8, and during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0 And now on to this week’s logistics news.
This Week in Logistics News (August 29 -September 2, 2016)
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. GE Acquires Top Supply Chain Software Provider ShipXpress to Expand Digital Rail Offerings. Online freight marketplace Freightos acquires Spain’s WebCargoNet (TechCrunch).
Selecting the Best Supply Chain Visibility Platform: “A Logistics Provider’s Guide”
Gravity Supply Chain
OCTOBER 26, 2017
In Sept 2017 I had the opportunity to demonstrate Gravity’s supply chain visibility platform at the Cargo Club of Australia in their quarterly business event.
The Logistics Linchpin with Andrew Clark
Freight Plus
JULY 17, 2020
Andrew is on a mission to help small to mid-size enterprises implement high-performance tactics and technology to their supply chain, so they can scale up without stress. He then decided he wanted a career change and moved to pharmaceutical manufacturing in Australia. What surprised you in terms of logistics?
The Logistics Linchpin with Andrew Clark
Freight Plus
JULY 17, 2020
Andrew is on a mission to help small to mid-size enterprises implement high-performance tactics and technology to their supply chain, so they can scale up without stress. He then decided he wanted a career change and moved to pharmaceutical manufacturing in Australia. What surprised you in terms of logistics?
Retail Supply Chains: The State of Play in 2021
Logistics Bureau
MAY 3, 2021
Supply chains are continually disrupted by container shortages, a lack of air freight capacity, and movement restrictions implemented by governments to combat the pandemic. Woolworths (Australia). Coles (Australia). Kmart (Australia). Target Hitting the Mark With Fulfillment From Stores. Tesco (UK).
3PL pick and pack to benefit retailers
20Cube Logistics
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Benefits of 3PL for Your Supply Chain. 3PL providers handle all or several components of your supply chain, like warehousing, distribution, inbound freight, and outbound freight. Improved Supply Chain Efficiency. Improved Supply Chain Efficiency. Let’s break it down.
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China Exports Rebound Even as Western Markets Face Lockdown
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 2, 2020
The huge build-up of containers at China’s docks has created a major ocean freight imbalance, with a shortage of cargo in US and European ports and a shortfall in boxes needed by Western exporters to ship products to other parts of the world. Ocean Freight. Air Freight. Ocean Freight. Air Freight.
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Navigating Through the Disruption – An Oceania Perspective
CH Robinson Transportfolio
APRIL 19, 2020
The need for a recommencement plan for businesses who have temporarily closed and a diversified supply chain for those who operate as essential services is paramount to ensuring business survival for now and success in the future. Diversify your supply chain. What we learnt from New Zealand’s lockdown.
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Navigating Through the Disruption – An Oceania Perspective
CH Robinson Transportfolio
APRIL 16, 2020
The need for a recommencement plan for businesses who have temporarily closed and a diversified supply chain for those who operate as essential services is paramount to ensuring business survival for now and success in the future. Diversify your supply chain. What we learnt from New Zealand’s lockdown.
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The Cash Flow and Overstock Report: Potential USD$142,000 windfall from tighter stock control
Unleashed
MARCH 21, 2023
This was largely a response to supply chain disruptions, with firms forced to stockpile in the face of shortages and billowing lead times. Others have been forced to stockpile by volatile supply chains.” In the UK this ‘overstock’ figure was, on average, £102,000.
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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Very positively, these topics have not only been discussed at COP26 but multiple initiatives were launched with some of them having the potential to significantly contribute to decarbonizing the global supply chain network. The third Z – Zero emission technology: First Movers Coalition. Roughly half of .
10 COVID-19 Lessons for a Resilient Supply Chain
DynaSys
JANUARY 13, 2021
A Three Part Article Series from QAD DynaSys – COVID-19 and Resilient Supply Chain. In this series, discover how the COVID-19 pandemic gave us the keys to build a resilient supply chain and add value to our Supply Chain. In 2021, COVID-19 and Resilient Supply Chain will not be incompatible.
The National Truck Driver Shortage is Threatening the Freight Industry
Elementum
JULY 18, 2016
The trucking industry, which moves 70% of US freight, has been facing a driver shortage for the past 15 years. Other countries including Australia , Canada , and the UK are facing the same issue. The industry is short 48,000 drivers, and its severe turnover rate— 87% in 2015 —isn’t helping.
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Coronavirus Pandemic: How 20Cube is making things easier for customers
20Cube Logistics
APRIL 9, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak has gripped the world and its set to impact the logistics supply chain in a big way. Even though the world has come to a standstill but at 20Cube Logistics, we are in business through our virtual offices and ensuring that our customers’ freight operations are not being impacted.
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