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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

However, even pre-COVID, the APAC region has faced a number of major interruptions to the supply chain, mostly driven by extreme weather events – typhoons in Japan, bushfires in Australia or mass flooding in the Philippines. Transport management systems are more important now than ever before.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 30, 2025

SYDNEY, Australia, 1st July 2025 – JAGGAER, the global leader in source-to-pay and supplier collaboration, today announced the expansion of its global alliance with BearingPoint through a new reseller agreement in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I was on the phone with Australia, China, Indonesia – really everywhere – trying to negotiate directly with suppliers. Everything from contrast dye, to tubing, to medical devices with embedded semiconductor chips would suddenly become difficult to source. Do you have a contingency plan for transportation emergencies?

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Following on the heels of COVID-19, port closures, labor shortages and geopolitical conflict, climate change-related events are emerging as a significant source of supply chain disruption. Australia has experienced a 16% decline in yearly rainfall since 1970 , threatening its agricultural industry and its long-term food security.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. The first Z – Zero emission road transport: Global MOU for ZE-MHDVs . In 2018, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) road transport accounted for three-quarters of transport emissions. Most of this, 45.1

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Outside of the Paris Agreement, the European Union (EU) has a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport by around 60 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. Cost reductions sometimes go hand-in-hand with GHG reductions, but some measures could increase transport costs. Corporate Responsibility.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 20, 2018

Natural gas is a suitable source of energy to fuel the need for heat and the power, making it an influential player on the market. The current top seven exporters of LNG in the world are Qatar, Australia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Indonesia, Algeria and Russia. Low carbon sources and natural gas meet 85% of the increase in global demand.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 9, 2020

How Australia’s Reliance on China has Evolved. Australia was not always as reliant on China for its imports as it is today. Back in 2000, the picture looked like this, according to World Bank figures: Top Five Trading Partners and Value (in AUD) of Imports to Australia in 2000. Source Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 18, 2021

For example, the manufacturing sector in Australia is one of the top three heaviest carbon emitters within the country. Australia has the highest rate of carbon emissions per capita in the developed world, therefore has huge responsibility to join the global effort. The pressure to confront climate change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The company has a long history and a strong presence in parcel center automation, including sites for major providers such as DHL , UPS, FedEx, TNT, Australia Post, and others. Fortna’s framework includes consulting, design, planning, sourcing, implementation, and lifecycle services. Lee Partners.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

Billion Acquisition of e2open Australia based logistics software provider WiseTech, developer of logistics execution software CargoWise , announced an agreement to acquire U.S. WiseTech Announces $2.1 listed B2B logistics platform provider e2open Parent Holdings for a reported $2.1

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 11, 2016

To anticipate and respond to high customer demand, a modern Transportation Management System (TMS) needs to optimize inventory allocation. By consolidating at the source, several shipments can be combined into one, thereby reducing the number of shipments even before the shipments arrive at the Logistics Service Provider (LSP).

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

It didn’t take long for the recently rebranded BluJay Solutions to make its first acquisition: Blackbay , “a leading provider of mobility-enabled solutions for the transport and logistics industry.” Blackbay, headquartered in the UK with offices in Australia and New Zealand, will fully integrate with the global BluJay team.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Changing Landscape of Supply Chain Executives Traditionally, supply chain executives excelled in managing functions like transportation, warehousing, inventory, and production planning but supply chain process extends beyond the firm, involving global relationships with suppliers and customers.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management. Here are a few more sobering facts, to complete the big picture of business success and its dependency on supply chains.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Add another 14-21 days for customs clearance and inland transportation. Many companies are now developing parallel supply sources in countries like Vietnam or India. Why China Became Australias Factory Several factors lie behind Australias industrial deference to overseas manufacturers. percent in 2019.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

But before I head out, grab your reading glasses and check out the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: SophiaTX Open Source Platform to Integrate SAP, Blockchain. Retail super giant Amazon in talks to partner with Australia Post for local launch (Daily Mail).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The framework covers: freight traffic intensity choice of freight transport mode capacity utilisation energy efficiency switching to low carbon energy There is no “silver bullet” instead a bundle of decarbonisation enablers needs to be activated. Open source is a way to spread the benefits of these technologies.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Whether it’s agile sourcing of hoverboards or finding the perfect gift for the person who has everything, technology is fixing the problem for good. The Ghost of Christmas past may have been a year-long production cycle, with proprietary tech and careful sourcing. Source: Soar Boards, via Flickr. But it comes at a price.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2017

What is Transportation? Well, I asked John Cole one of our transport experts, exactly that question, and a few others related to transport! How Would you Define “Transport” and Transportation? Check out our Related Transportation Pages Below: Freight Consultants. Transport Consultant Speaks Optimisation.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Revenue data is sourced from the companies’ websites and market research platforms such as Macrotrends. The company has operations in more than 40 countries and specializes in integrating different modes of transport in logistics solutions. Tsukumo Shokai Shipping company was founded transporting passengers from Yokohama to Shanghai.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2016

As reported in USA Today : [In a sourcing practice nicknamed “China plus one”], big brands like Rip Curl send their specifications — what they want made and how much they’re willing to pay for it — to sourcing agents, who find factories that agree to fulfill them. Quantify the financial impact of poor supply chain visibility.

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Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

Food waste can be caused by inadequate processing, production waste, poor food handling, perishability factors, environmental events, loss during transport and harvesting, or because food simply doesn’t make it past the farm gates. Valorisation processes use chemical and biological methods to produce biofuels, and other sources of energy.

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

It’s followed by Australia, which has 1.2 However, as standards for sourcing become more strict, these big players may lose business if they fail to provide visibility into their supply chains. The tech giant hasn’t named sources yet, but Swiss mining company Glencore has named Apple as one of its main customers. Conclusion.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Sourcing, manufacturing and consumption models will continue to evolve and the supply chain industry is positioned as a strategic partner to support companies in rationalising future decisions. Today, a dominance of production and sourcing is considered far-sourcing, driven by attractive labour rates in Asia.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2015

We have written several posts on this technology and how it will change manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and transportation. This new source of capital has undoubtedly accelerated the rate at which IoT devices are being developed. 15 Improvements by the Deployment of The Internet of Things in the Supply Chain. ALL OVER THE MAP.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Though, as the country has relied less on nuclear energy and imported fuels, thermal power has become the country’s largest energy source. Japan is also enabling alternative power sources that should help the manufacturing sector. As befits an island nation, transportation in Japan is robust across all modalities. About 2.9%

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The key difference between the two can perhaps be explained in the following example: A 3PL provider working with a paint manufacturer may package and store products as well as transport them to retailers and/or customers. Transporting and storing perishable food requires advanced logistics that is beyond the reach of many companies.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Fruit and vegetable shortages in Australia. Indeed, companies in the United States, Italy, Canada, Brazil, Australia, and China are already experiencing difficulties arising from t ier 2 supply interruptions. Australia Supply Chain: Fruit and Veg Shortages. The grain blockaded in Ukraine. Ukraine War and its Supply Chain Impact.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

While each step of the way should be taken seriously, there is no point more high-priority than that of the last mile delivery stage, where the goods from a transportation hub move to their final delivery destination. The goal of last mile delivery is to transport an item to its recipient in the quickest way possible. Smart Company.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 16, 2024

Journalist Vijay Vaitheeswaran reports, “Enthusiasts are bubbling with excitement as a swirl of geopolitical and energy trends has put the spotlight once again on hydrogen, a clean fuel that can be made from a variety of primary energy sources.”[2] ”[2] He cautions, however, “Hydrogen has seen previous false dawns.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

Inevitably ‘Made in Australia’ goods will cost more—sometimes even double or triple the price tag of a ‘Made in China’ equivalent. When China went into lockdown early in 2020, the dependency on outsourced production cost Australia dearly, with supply chains hit by significant disruption. Access to China’s Mass Consumer Market.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

Loading and discharging operations at the ports of Shanghai, Jingtang, Lianyungang, Tianjin, Caofeidian, and Huanghua are slow due to lack of stevedores, while a shortage of licensed trucks and drivers is restricting the transport of cargo to the ports. An Update on Australia, China’s Largest Trading Partner. Ocean Freight.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

They compete with the likes of Hong Kong-based Global Sources, which has been around since the early 1970s and is now owned by UK-based Clarion Events. Along with Alibaba, the Asia-Pacific region is home to huge marketplaces like TradeIndia, IndiaMart, and Global Sources. Below we take a closer look at marketplaces by region.

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

It was far more fascinating than military logistics, so within a few years I decided to leave and headed out to Australia and worked for a consulting company for two or three years. Sourcing has probably been the biggest thing over the last decade or two, coupled with that reduction in local manufacturing of course.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Gone are the days of manual data entry and the need for humans to aggregate and analyze data from multiple sources. 4] He explains, “Once the dream of science fiction authors, autonomous vehicles now look set to be the next ‘great leap’ in transportation.” ” Automation and autonomous vehicles.

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