Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

In addition to the terrible human cost, the virus is also sending ripples throughout the global supply chain. China’s efforts to control the spread of the virus at the end of January started with shutting down the Yangtze River port city of Wuhan, an industrial city of 11 million people that ships 1.5 Coronavirus Impact.

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Logility

APRIL 9, 2020

Just look back over the last couple of years. ERP systems do a great job managing transactional data but do not have the capabilities to provide an early warning to a disruption or analyze the situation through advanced analytics like simulations and what-if scenarios. That is the amount of new data being created every day in 2020.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In today’s Wall Street Journal , I was interviewed regarding a case that was just filed against Amazon by a large robotics , claiming that the e-commerce giant backed away from promises made early in the Covid-19 pandemic to support the supplier with millions of dollars in new purchases.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report. On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. When looking at global online sales, Salesforce reports 57% digital growth in 2020, and 16% growth in 2021, with eMarketer data predicting a continued increase through 2025. eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories. Ah, the joy of shopping.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 15, 2023

China is the global leader in exports for both rare metals, exporting around 80% of the world’s gallium and about 60% of the world’s germanium. Unfortunately, China has just issued critical restrictions on these commodities, creating a cause for concern for many businesses and manufacturers in the high-tech and semiconductor space.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 19, 2017

As I mentioned in an earlier blog about the Gartner conference , customers are demanding you deliver an experience, not just a product. Order fulfillment channels are becoming more complex as the possible combinations for purchase and returns explode. Global purchasing power. China already tops that list.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

They are asking questions like ‘Do our facilities teams know what piping it’s included in?’ The second is tensions around export controls with China and Taiwan , which leave many companies reevaluating their global sourcing strategies. PFAS are also used in the photo-resistance process in semiconductor manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights past comments from Akio Toyoda, former CEO and now Chairman of Toyota Motor , and now the potential realization of what he predicted. They have done so by leveraging battery commodity supply and lower-cost production expertise. We tagged our commentary as: The bloom is off the rose.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

As I’ve done in prior years, I’ll make a few predictions based on what happened in 2022 – and what I think it means for 2023. These predictions are perhaps not completely original – but they represent what I think will be important guidelines for supply chain executives to consider.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It was designed with linearity in mind: a singular focus on minimizing transport costs through building high-capacity, point-to-point distribution infrastructure. And as global trade has accelerated in recent decades, greater levels of investment and manpower have been dedicated to expanding capacity to achieve cost efficiencies.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

A recent report by Frost & Sullivan, “The Future of Parts and Service Retailing in the Automotive Aftermarket” , predicts that by 2025, 10 to 15 percent of all global parts sales will be made online. Advanced Analytics Continue to Get a Bigger Plate at the Manufacturing Dinner Table.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In our latest Supply Chain Roundtable, four supply chain experts share their advice on avoiding insolvency during turbulent times. James Ewing: Procurement Manager at Renewable Parts Ltd. Moreover, the cost of warehousing has been steadily rising across 52 global markets. “In with 20+ years of supply chain experience.

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USC Consulting Group

JULY 7, 2020

From rising unemployment rates to businesses large and small struggling to stay afloat and entire industries in virtual standstill due to social distancing measures and shutdown restrictions, most reported news was pretty bleak. The steady, daily drumbeat of negative news in March and April was hard to ignore. Defying expectations, 2.5

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

If you’re a decision-maker with accountability for your organisation’s entire supply chain, and you’re just starting to think about outsourcing, perhaps to reduce costs or improve service, this post should prove well worth the few minutes it will take you to read it.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Define your procurement response strategy. Just-in-time delivery of finished goods and components has been put under tremendous strain. Harvest time is approaching fast in many countries in the northern hemisphere. And, assuming it can, how will it adapt to the new realities? pic.twitter.com/T8B9C8bbi9.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

As reported by Bloomberg, “Theresa May’s government has told supermarkets to keep as much stock as possible in warehouses around the country in case the U.K. As reported by Bloomberg, “Theresa May’s government has told supermarkets to keep as much stock as possible in warehouses around the country in case the U.K.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

The company is now able to purchase from multiple local Scottish sources, as well as import from overseas if required, which has made their supply chain more resilient – and made their business more stable. As Bull-Clearie puts it: “Delivery times are flexible and growing, and it’s easy to be caught short.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 18, 2020

Australia has also reported toilet paper hoarding. 1] Aleesha Khaliq reports, “In a bid to tackle the shortage, The NT News provided a practical — if unconventional — solution. They report, “Major retailers say toilet paper hasn’t been out of stock in stores for more than a day or two, or even a few hours.

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Elementum

JANUARY 27, 2016

The decision comes after a tumultuous few months following China’s economic slowdown and a persistent drop in oil prices. China’s Role. China’s crude oil imports rose 8.8 China’s decision to invest in oil is good news for developing countries who rely on exports, but it might not be enough to save their struggling economies.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

Today marks the official halfway point of 2016 and that means it's time for our "Top Posts for the first half of the year" annual event. We are laser focused on not being just another company blog, but a destination of quality content. Yet, shippers can reduce costs in small package shipping by following these best practices. >>>Read

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 2, 2018

A slew of global purchasing managers indexes all point to deep supply constraints as this year's economy looks to be the strongest since 2011. A slew of purchasing managers indexes published on Jan. 2 from China, Germany, France, Italy and the U.K. A slew of purchasing managers indexes published on Jan.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

With peak shipping season just around the corner, the logistics industry is looking forward to a smoother supply chain than previous years have provided. SupplyChainDive, in their recent analysis of a 2022 study by logistics provider Descartes, reported that, “ U.S. Experts Weigh-In on Peak Season 2022. imports totaled 2.53

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

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. Not only did the cost increase, but variability tripled. The dramatic increase in cost is a major factor in inflation: driving the 11.5% I am worried.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

I admit it, the cafe con leche is not as good as my mom’s, but I’ve traded taste for time and convenience. China Approves Merger of Cosco, China Shipping (WSJ- sub. Hundreds of Cafe Bustelo cans washed ashore in Florida this week. Source: Laurie Cus. They have been replaced by the Keurig and K-cup. for CMA CGM and 2.7%

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 13, 2021

Challenges brought on by COVID-related disruption are forcing shippers to adjust supply chain strategies to accommodate fervent demand, rising logistics costs, and scarcer trucking capacity. It is further exacerbating issues that shippers have faced for quite some time—rising rates and shrinking capacity. percent and 13.5

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

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. 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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Enterra Insights

APRIL 9, 2020

”[1] This three-part article examines just how differently consumer behavior is changing the food sector. Hunkering down for an unknown period of isolation has created a spike in overall category purchases. “Traditional shopping habits are being fractured nationwide as U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Over the years, cost and efficiency ruled the supply chain agenda. At the same time, the Chief Purchasing Officer (CPO) has taken on a pivotal role by securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect the workforce and direct materials when primary sources fail.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Statistics covered in the article include: How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. AdAge ).

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 23, 2020

That’s why many people love shopping at a local physical store; they can find what they’re looking for, make a purchase, and have it same day. Dark stores are common in the UK, France, China, and other countries around the world. Dark stores are common in the UK, France, China, and other countries around the world.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

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 in year-over-year volume. Not only did the cost increase, but variability tripled. The dramatic increase in cost is a major factor in inflation: driving the 11.5% I am worried.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Logistics industry was experiencing capacity constraints, driver shortages, sudden upticks in e-commerce demand, new technologies, different fulfillment models , delays, port congestions, canal blockage etc. Inspite of having a loyal customer base, many businesses experienced a downfall in their revenues. Rewind to 2021!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

The world’s top producers of oil—the United States, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Canada, and China—rely heavily on it for their economies. Why Solids Control is a Game Changer for the Oil Industry! The need for oil and gas on a global scale has grown during the last few decades. Here we present our Oilfields guide to Oil Field services.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 31, 2020

Several articles and news reports have begun to identify the nature of these critical shortages. Late last week I read the results of a recent University of Washington modeling study , that identified the nature of the shortages that we are likely going to see in the next several weeks. the elderly), and other relevant inputs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

And this doesn’t just apply to how long can a vehicle go on a single charge; it also applies to the actual life of a battery, as a new battery can cost upwards of $25,000. Existing technology for EV batteries can only create cells that last up to 20 years or around 200,000 miles before their capacity drops too low to power a vehicle.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

But are the Jetsons just a few centuries before their time? Customers in North Asia, including China and Japan, will benefit from increased connection and service dependability as a result of the route. And I’m not talking about the future of home delivery with drones or robots (more on that later). Talk about flexibility.

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