The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport. Transportation accounts for 17 percent of global greenhouse gases (GHG) and 20 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Unlike in Glasgow, there was no dedicated transport day, nor a transport pavilion in Sharm El-Sheikh.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

From time-to-time the Supply Chain Matters blog features book reviews which we believe would be of value and a learning asset to our extended global supply chain management community of readers. Book Content. The question however, is whether such attention is tactical or strategic in nature.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

This blog was co-written by Terence Leung and Jen McQuiston Our customers depend on Blue Yonder Transportation Management to achieve customer-centricity and operational resiliency across the globe. This fact drives us to innovate when it comes to our Supply Chain Execution solutions. Those savings and efficiencies have continued to grow.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 3, 2015

The logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, and transportation industries are going through a time of rapid and unprecedented transformation. Today, merchants and service providers within these industries are cautiously adopting these technologies to provide faster, cheaper, more reliable and sustainable business practices.

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BlueYonder

JULY 28, 2022

The importance of supply chain sustainability (SCS) is trending upward – and that’s a positive! Sustainability Engagement Up However Organizational Challenges Still Exist. The 2022 State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report found that SCS initiatives are being set up and actions are being taken. Aim to Save the World.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Matt is the Senior Vice President of Werner Enterprises , a key component of the company’s portfolio of transportation services solutions. Kevin’s journey in transportation and logistics began in China, where he managed ocean and air imports for his own venture, Phoria Energy Solutions. Greenscreens.ai With 2022 revenues of $3.3

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

by David Correll and Ken Cottrill A concept called “just transition” is cropping up in sustainability circles, and if it gains ground, it could become part of corporate pledges akin to those that commit companies to net-zero operations by a certain year. Such an outcome has significant implications for supply chain sustainability.

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E2open

JANUARY 19, 2023

Latest report highlights how lessened demand for goods from Asia has continued to reduce port congestion, resulting in an average eight-day decrease in total time from booking to receipt compared to the year-ago period. Companies can use this data to make informed decisions on when to book ocean freight.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Sustainability Everyone is now ever-more conscious of climate change and the importance of the sustainability agenda. About the Author Mark Millar is an internationally renowned keynote speaker, a respected authority on supply chain and logistics, and author of the widely acclaimed book Global Supply Chain Ecosystems.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Today's post will cover the top 5 Transportation Management blogs from 2016 so far. Top Transportation Management Blogs from the First Half of 2016 So Far. The transportation management blogs category most top viewed blog posts from the first half of 2016 included several elements of the transportation management.

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Locus

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Production and transportation activities are energy-intensive, but this also means the potential for implementing greener practices lay here. Sustainability can come about when environmental, economic and social issues are integrated into daily business operations. Rooting for last-mile sustainability. billion U.S.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

These are challenges that will only become more threatening if they are not curbed, paying strict attention to supply chain sustainability. Transportation was redirected to be used in providing first aid, leading to supply chain bottlenecks, shortages and price hikes. Three stages of building a sustainable supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In a strange twist, all the parking spaces for private planes in Las Vegas are currently booked, according to the Associated Press. But sometimes, branding has to take a back seat to sustainability. But her biggest challenge, as it turns out, is finding parking for her private plane. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 20, 2016

Tom Cook has authored nineteen books on global trade and supply chain. The June issue of American Shipper magazine published an article by Cook on developing sustainable relationships which this blogger found to be compelling because most of the advice his piece provides can be realized via the use of good, cloud-based TMS software.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Sustainable deep-freeze logistics secure food supply. The topic of sustainability and sustainable action is becoming increasingly important worldwide, as resources are finite and need to be used sensibly. One of the “50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders” is SSI Schaefer.

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Freightera

AUGUST 11, 2023

The third largest US trucking company Yellow (YRC Freight) and Surge Transportation freight brokerage are closing operations: Here’s what it means for shippers and transporters with the commentary from Freightera CEO, Eric Beckwitt Recent developments have sent ripples through the entire freight industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2022

Since launching in 2017, Uber Freight has built one of the world’s largest digitally-enabled carrier networks and transformed entrenched practices around pricing and booking freight to reduce inefficiencies and increase opportunities for business growth and industry collaboration. Shippers are also increasingly interested in sustainability.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Get a quote upfront and know exactly what you’ll pay before you book. Sustainable Practices: Veho is committed to reducing their environmental impact. Scalable Operations: Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, Veho can handle your shipping needs.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Companies with resilient supply chains had a sustainable advantage during the unprecedented logistical turbulence that emerged during the pandemic. Given the competitive nature of the logistics industry, companies are increasing collaboration across their entire value chain and working towards making logistics more efficient and sustainable.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

Day in and day out, my newsfeed is full of headlines about companies that are looking to make sustainability an integral part of their business. Energy, industry, transport, buildings, agriculture and land use are among the main sectors causing greenhouse gases. Clearing land and cutting down forests can also release carbon dioxide.

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. Fewer trips = lower transportation costs. Just kidding.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 13, 2018

Some push for sustainability at any cost. Our guest is Yossi Sheffi, Elisha Gray II professor of engineering systems at MIT, and director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. He discusses the findings of his new book, Balancing Green: When to Embrace Sustainability in a Business (and When Not To).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport. By crafting a well-defined strategy, businesses can mitigate transportation costs, mitigate supply chain disruptions, and uphold customer satisfaction. At the heart of it all, an effective procurement strategy remains paramount.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Teresa spends a bulk of her time recruiting the top talent in the transportation technology & solutions world, and as you’ll hear, a whole lot more. Why company culture is something that shippers should ask about when looking to hire a transportation management partner like Cerasis. Download E-Book. Download E-Book.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The transport and logistics industry has started to engage differently in the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference. Additional three zero (3Zs) emission initiatives were launched at COP26 that will help the transport and logistics industry to contribute its fair share to the decarbonization of economy and society.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Common interests My 2014 post noted how the profession has evolved beyond its transportation/ warehousing roots to become a strategic resource. One example is sustainability. What strikes me as different today is that the new challenges we face are turning points for supply chains — and, hence, the world.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The logistics landscape is rapidly evolving, shaped by technological advancements, shifting customer expectations, and a heightened focus on sustainability. Blue Yonder, in collaboration with Incisiv, delves into these transformations in our recent e-book, “ Logistics 2030: Pivoting to a Client-Centric Future.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

About Flock Freight Founded in 2015, Flock Freight is a technology company reinventing the supply chain through smarter, more sustainable shipping solutions. Flock Freight is a technology-driven logistics company that specializes in pooling shipments to increase efficiency and reduce transportation costs.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Raw food products continue to grow but the challenge starts when the producers or farmers cannot get it delivered to market due to high logistics cost including packaging and transport. In adverse situations, the infrastructure can be damaged or certain movement restrictions can make it difficult to transport goods and supplies.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Last-mile delivery is the crucial stage of transporting goods from the retailer’s transportation hub to the ultimate delivery destination. Read also: How to Calculate the Cost of Transport 2. Adopt sustainable delivery modes: A sustainable last mile can aid your business in innumerable ways.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Since launching in 2017, Uber Freight has built one of the world’s largest digitally-enabled carrier networks and transformed entrenched practices around pricing and booking freight to reduce inefficiencies and increase opportunities for business growth and industry collaboration. Shippers are also increasingly interested in sustainability.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

It was led by London based sustainability investment firm Generation Investment Management, along with the investment arms of two ocean container shipping lines. This obviously is the response to the current more conservative private equity investing environment that now places more emphasis on self-sustaining profitability and cash flow.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

For those unaware of the term, shrink is an accounting term used to describe when a store has fewer items in stock than in its recorded book inventory. Walmart in the news: Walmart, suppliers continue sustainability collaboration. Walmart held its annual Sustainability Summit in Bentonville on Tuesday (Oct.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 13, 2023

Peter Drucker wrote in his book “Managing in the Next Society” that “the biggest challenge for the large company and especially for the multinational may be its social legitimacy – its values, its mission, its vision. Sustainability and transparency are also critical factors for 3PLs. Everything else can be outsourced.”

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 11, 2022

But in his 2021 book “ Sense and Sustainability ,” Chaturvedi shows he’s an idealist as well as a realist. Industries that are facing the biggest labor shortages are construction, transportation, warehousing, hospitality and local service businesses like salons and dry cleaners—all staffed by a significant proportion of immigrants.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Imbalances in ocean transport, port congestion and equipment shortages, with surging freight rates became the new normal. From the challenges facd by businesses and society, indicates we need to transition to more sustainable systems, like the circular economy. Interoperability is the key to circularity-based sustainability.

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