Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2024

Business operations and system confidence built through this deployment has led NSK Americas supply chain leadership to extend this capability additional warehouses in their US supply chain network and Brazil. Customers in this market want an immediate answer about whether an item is in stock and can be shipped promptly.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Although we are a 3PL who supports manufacturers who ship, the more information we provide, the better off we all are. We look forward to beefing up even more great content to give value to our customer base of manufacturers and those in the manufacturing industry.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Emerging markets like Brazil, Russia, India and China are further changing the automotive landscape, as automakers look to streamline distribution and better serve these areas, who combined represent 40% of the world’s population and have gross domestic product (GDP) growth far exceeding that of more fully developed countries.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptions that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next. At these times of the year, you should see less risk to your standard ocean shipping strategy.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 11, 2017

Luxottica maintains a warehouse in Atlanta and ships roughly 470k units of inventory each week - 300k to retail locations and 170k as wholesale to independent opticians and department stores. Luxottica has manufacturing facilities in five countries: Italy, China, India, United States and Brazil. An Industry Newcomer: Warby Parker.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Bigger Container Ships Pose Bigger Risks (WSJ – sub. With more than 30 cargo ships anchored offshore, countless supply chains scrambling, and the prospect of a $2 billion per day hit on the U.S. The larger ships will further test the capacity of ports and canals and the skill of their captains and crews.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 19, 2017

Buy online, ship direct to consumer, return to brick and mortar store. Buy via mobile, ship to a third party location (like work or a hotel). Emerging economies, those classed as part of the E7 (Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, Turkey), are hitting the leaderboard of the top 10 countries with the most purchasing power.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

The German team overcame disappointments in 2006 and 2010 to win the World Cup this year, while favorites Spain (the defending champion) and Brazil (the host country) were humbled by the competition. The answer: Both teams illustrate that past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

Other refrigerated transportation modes include airplanes, ships and railcars. Information management systems are transforming the cold chain by providing route optimization, warehousing and shipping documentation, key performance indicators, scanning equipment phone apps and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.

Supply Chain Design Software 122

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Kinaxis

JUNE 26, 2017

One advantage with 3D printing is that there will be more commodities and raw materials being shipped to the points of consumption and these commodities and raw materials cube better than finished products because of their shape. The shipping container is perhaps one of the most impactful supply chain innovations that stood the test of times.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The world’s oceans have been a vital part of global trade since humans first launched ships from shore. As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. In this concluding article, I want to discuss how climate change risks are adding to challenges faced by shipping firms and their clients.

Panama 130

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 30, 2016

As Mike explained: Most companies are trying to get a global view of transportation, but the reality is that transportation happens locally.

Global Transportation 100

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

During the pandemic when no one was flying, the snacks were packaged for different uses and shipped elsewhere. The cuppa crisis started with a record drought in Brazil, which produces 30% of the global coffee supply. If you haven’t traveled in a while because of the pandemic, we have some devastating news: the airport snacks are gone.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

But actually the Top Orange growing country in the world is Brazil. With approximately 16 million tonnes of oranges produced annually Brazil accounts for over 30% of global orange production. China now produces over 7 million tonnes annually (about 15% of global production) putting them second behind Brazil. India and Mexico.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

Other refrigerated transportation modes include airplanes, ships and railcars. Information management systems are transforming the cold chain by providing route optimization, warehousing and shipping documentation, key performance indicators, scanning equipment phone apps and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

Other refrigerated transportation modes include airplanes, ships and railcars. Information management systems are transforming the cold chain by providing route optimization, warehousing and shipping documentation, key performance indicators, scanning equipment phone apps and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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QAD

APRIL 4, 2023

QAD Process Intelligence also covers operational scenarios that ultimately improve finances, such as shipping and maintenance. Additional import management trade content is now available for Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Switzerland and Uruguay.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Brazil, one of its wealthier colonies, became independent in 1822, and all of its African colonies were granted independence in 1975. With 1,793 km of coastline, Portugal has a long history as a seafaring country and once had colonies all over the world. Other Important Industries.

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Arkieva

JULY 23, 2015

A good example of this would be Martins, located in Brazil. There is one other complexity when dealing with Brazil. Each state within Brazil has its own tax system. Products like sulfuric acid are shipped to customers, and then returned for reprocessing. This is just one perspective on this topic.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Cars from China, coffee beans from Brazil, products are imported and exported every day, into and out of countries around the world. It is fascinating to learn about the intricate processes required to move different items on cargo ships or cargo planes, then through the rigorous customs process. appeared first on Transportfolio.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 15, 2019

This strategy involves a country from a high-cost country area — typically US, UK, Canada, Australia, and West European nations — purchasing materials from resource-rich low-cost countries; think China, India, Indonesia, Bolivia, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, and East European nations. Shipping costs. Benefits of sourcing locally.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Trimble Acquires Brazil-Based Veltec to Expand its Global Portfolio of Transportation Solutions. And this week ShippingEasy announced its integration “with Amazon Alexa to ship with your voice!” Waitrose trials “in-home delivery” service (Reuters). Amazon Patents Drone Chute For Quiet Deliveries (CB Insights).

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 24, 2014

A student from Brazil satisfied my obsession with pallets through his project to improve warehouse processes for AmBev. They are trying to identify what happens if a supplier fails to ship or a distribution facility is shut down and how quickly can the retailer bounce back from those kinds of events.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 11, 2017

Luxottica maintains a warehouse in Atlanta and ships roughly 470k units of inventory each week - 300k to retail locations and 170k as wholesale to independent opticians and department stores. Luxottica has manufacturing facilities in five countries: Italy, China, India, United States and Brazil. An Industry Newcomer: Warby Parker.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

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Demand Solutions

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Green tries the same test with a shipping manager at one of XYZ’s new suppliers in Brazil. Because the social functionality is based on Yammer, it automatically translates the message into Vietnamese. Moments later, it translates the man’s reply into English. “Well, this is something,” Green says to himself.

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APICS

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

This summer, the world has heard a great deal about the Zika virus, especially as athletes and fans from all around the globe flocked to Brazil, an affected region, for the 2016 Olympics. This new status has US exporters worried about added costs and shipping delays, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

This means that the world has opened up to countries like China, India, Brazil and Russia open for business. Even though there have been concerted efforts to reverse the downturn experienced in the year 2015, most shipping lines have not succeeded in reversing the trends in supply chain. Opportunities for New Markets.

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Elementum

MAY 26, 2022

2) Ship to the US and Western Europe. India and Brazil arrived on the scene as large, demand-driven markets, adding new depth to the full global picture. If that were not enough, consumers have also grown to expect (and demand) full transparency of the entire shipping process, down to the item level. 1) Build in China; .

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2016

In recent years, the aerospace heavyweights Boeing and Northrop Grumman have developed airships; Russia, Brazil, and China have built or conceived prototypes, and Canada has designs for a few of them, including the Solar Ship, which looks like a bloated stealth bomber, with solar panels spread across the top of helium-filled wings.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

In particular, the focal BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) represent major targets for expansion, but with them come a host of new problem that enterprises have little to no experience in dealing with in terms of logistics capabilities. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. New productions are also in line in Slovakia, Austria and Brazil. Supply Chain and Shipping. We take a look at the lasting consequences. Image credit: Business Today. Cut Downs and Losses.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2022

Felipe believes that while cost per load will continue to be important, savvy shippers will look for 3PLs who use technology and people to bring additional value to the shipping function. Previously advised companies on corporate strategy and M&A in Brazil and New York for 8 years. About Felipe Capella. About Loadsmart.

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Stord

MAY 2, 2022

While the rest of the world adopts cloud technologies to help them break down silos and integrate communication, companies continue to use disparate applications and tools for managing orders, evaluating inventory, and shipping goods. In fact, Brazil, Spain, and Japan saw the largest increases in online sales during the COVID pandemic.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 10, 2022

But growing conditions took “a dramatic turn” in December, with dryness attributed to La Niña setting in across southern Brazil and Argentina, according to Reuters market analyst Karen Braun. and China and the possibility of war between Russia and Ukraine, both leading wheat exporters.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Some believe India will continue to grow, while many point to the many untapped domestic markets in China and Brazil. This involves direct shipping of products to distributors, which allows you to generate savings. There is also considerable debate among experts as to the path this will take.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

Two weeks ago, 160 ships were stuck waiting to pass through the canal, carrying everything from auto parts, Barbie dolls, and diabetes test kits, according to Reuters. Some ships were delayed by as much as 21 days. 55 to 125 million gallons per ship, depending on size—to move ships through the canal.

Panama 62

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 12, 2022

Buying products in-store, then having them shipped to their homes. Google’s global research on countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, and the United States revealed that 46% of shoppers confirm inventory availability online before going to stores. 2022’s Top Omnichannel Retail Trends.

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