USC Consulting Group

JUNE 30, 2020

While business owners by and large understood that this would be the case, they’re nonetheless doubling their efforts to get operations as close to normal as quickly and as safely as possible in a bid to make up for lost time. As early as February, roughly 60% of manufacturing firms in the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles. Then on the last day of 2015, we will feature the top 50 most read blogs of ALL time from the 653 Cerasis blogs as a special treat! A Look To 2018 and Beyond. What are you seeing in the space?

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Savi

MAY 28, 2020

As the CEO of a supply chain visibility technology company, I am well aware of the irony of my own firm becoming a victim of supply chain disruption. But as the world deals with the immense and unprecedented impact of the coronavirus, even Savi was not able to avoid supply chain issues.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

2018 capacity crisis delivered record carrier profits. Trucking companies enjoyed a boom year as revenues and operating profits scaled new heights, while bankruptcies were at an all-time low. As [railroads] get better and in some cases, not as flexible, we want to have control over our entire supply chain," Braunbach said.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks.

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Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 26, 2012

Image via Wikpedia It’s that time, once again, when everyone predicts what will happen in the coming year. In the tradition of David Letterman, (in no particular order) let’s hit the Top 10 Supply Chain Predictions for 2012. Supply chain risk will not go away. Supply Chain “clock speed”.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the ball drops on Times Square to welcome in 2022, the employees at the Port of Long Beach will celebrate moving 9 M TEUs in imports: a 26% increase year-over-year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2022

I just read about a different take on facial recognition software that uses artificial intelligence in a little different way. Supply chain woes could worsen as China imposes new Covid lockdowns. Supply disruptions would be problematic as businesses are already facing a shortage of raw materials and longer delivery times.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

What seems to be clear by now is that the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the vulnerabilities and risks of today’s global supply chain networks. At the same time opening opportunities for driving positive transformational change, stimulating economic growth and building competitive advantage for businesses.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

These supply chain operations are pursued in an environment that can be characterised as a self-organising ecosystem. Connections between various (local) data sharing environments in networks of networks enable stakeholders in the supply chain to enhance their information base.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability. As ports become more congested, lead time variability increases. I am worried.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

And this global trip isn’t just for sightseeing – leading companies find that a diversified sourcing base and far-flung manufacturing can help cut production costs, increasing the bottom line. Here are just a few pain points that are increasing transportation costs: Container shipping headaches. Supply chains get railroaded.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 4, 2021

Brands supplying those stores and delivering directly to consumers found themselves overwhelmed. These ecommerce trends aren’t going away, and shippers will continue to face the challenge of moving smaller quantities of freight at a higher frequency while navigating capacity issues. You need a Plan B at all times.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 28, 2021

But the world’s demand for clean energy is running up against some hard realities in the global supply chain and one of the most erratic transportation markets in history. The supply chain for wind and solar farms is vast and complex, starting in precious-metal mines and culminating in some of the most remote places on Earth.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

Agile — The concept of having a flexible supply chain that allows for quick order fulfillment with short lead times and varying volume. ATA — Actual time of arrival. ATD — Actual time of departure. Capacity — In trucking, the term refers to available trucks in any given market. Logistics is no exception.

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TMC

DECEMBER 8, 2016

When the expanded Panama Canal opened this June, a new set of routes became available for shippers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs). The waterway’s increased capacity provides more routing options for shipments into the United States. The impact of transit time on routing decisions varies with the type of product being shipped.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. Supply chain management through AI will continue to refine. Marc Tuinier. Hunter Yaw.

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3rdwave

MARCH 28, 2019

Just about every major player in the industry, from Shippers to Freight Forwarders to Service Providers, is at this conference. What’s more, that vessel will need to be repositioned twice without cargo, resulting in lost revenue for that asset. It is very much analogous to using high octane fuel in your car instead of regular octane.

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3rdwave

MARCH 28, 2019

Just about every major player in the industry, from Shippers to Freight Forwarders to Service Providers, is at this conference. What’s more, that vessel will need to be repositioned twice without cargo, resulting in lost revenue for that asset. It is very much analogous to using high octane fuel in your car instead of regular octane.

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Global Trade Management

APRIL 18, 2023

Supply Chain Management is hot. Supply Chain Visibility is even more alluring. Nearly daily, you can read articles or join webinars about how important visibility has become in managing cargo worldwide. And this is just one piece of the puzzle. Let alone the interest rates.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

billion on air cargo hub, fans talk of bigger ambitions (Reuters). Amazon Just Patented a Package-Packer Bot to Add to Its Fleet of 45,000 Robots (NBC News). Amazon Just Patented a Package-Packer Bot to Add to Its Fleet of 45,000 Robots (NBC News). billion to build a large air cargo hub in northern Kentucky.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 24, 2022

And just like that, once again, the Gronk spike is on its way out. However, Gronkowski’s agent told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that he wouldn’t be surprised if his client could be coaxed out of retirement for a second time by Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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