Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. With globalization, the need to partner with local logistics service providers becomes an imperative.

Predictive Analytics 117

Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software 117

Freightos

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Freight In The Year Of The Monkey. China’s role in world trade is so large that even small changes can have a broad impact on the international freight industry. On February 15th, 2016, the first freight train from China reached the capital of Iran, shaving 30 days off the standard port-to-port transport time.

Freight 120

Freight Rail Software Iran Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Deglobalization will accelerate, and reshoring and localization of manufacturing will continue 2023 has seen a severe freight recession, especially in North America, with significant overcapacity and declining rates for ocean shipping as well. Sources and References [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] Eric Beckwitt is CEO of Freightera.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 11, 2018

BRICs Are Moving to Buying, Not Just Making. Offshoring cost advantages were often a delicate matter in any case: lower worker wages had to be balanced against increased freight charges, duties, taxes, and damages during transit. Supply chains have become a major source of competitive differentiation because they are difficult to copy.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 84

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Trends 84