Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. While we look ahead to the future, I think it is also important to look back on the year that was.

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 10, 2021

Just incredible. On the domestic side, both dry vans and reefers continue to run tight in terms of capacity with rates remaining elevated. Rail dwell time in SoCal is around two weeks, and rail dwell time in Chicago is 2-3 weeks. Uber Freight recognizes the importance of managed transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

Amidst ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID-19 lockdowns in Asia, war in Europe, scarce raw materials and steep inflation, companies are stockpiling inventory as never before in the hopes of mitigating future supply chain shocks. The yard is a black hole crying out for visibility. Here’s the issue with most facilities today.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

And, in recent times, this has made the critical notion of sustainability an equally vast challenge. Carlsberg has also introduced electric trucks and established a specialized transportation control tower in Poznan, Poland. Spanning 140 brands, 40,000 employees, 150 global markets, and 12.5 The former deadline isn’t far away.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

Energy, industry, transport, buildings, agriculture and land use are among the main sectors causing greenhouse gases. 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. Clearing land and cutting down forests can also release carbon dioxide.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

We’ve only just entered the second half of the year and people haven’t even taken their summer vacations yet, so why are we talking about holiday supply chains now? Longer lead times make fashion items not so fashionable. Last year, retailers started encouraging holiday shoppers to shop early. I am only saying this in half jest.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF offers product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. According to Mr. Sobeck, the SupplyOn solution means that when you need to “register a supplier or to update their information, you only need to do that once instead of several times.”

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. While GSAs can provide benefits such as cost savings and increased efficiency, they also introduce new risks and challenges for shippers. Where do we stand today? How alliances in the shipping industry might impact shippers?

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The editorial board at The Washington Post points out, “This is not just Panama’s problem. As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. In Part One of this article, I discussed emerging and ongoing security threats affecting maritime trade. Unfortunately. ” How bad have things become? .”[3]

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This involves a lot of long-haul transportation.” The 2010 Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruptions in Iceland, for example, caused enormous disruption to air shipments across Western Europe. There was no air freight possible then into Europe,” added Gerald van den Eijnden. It is part of Koch Industries. The Molex Supply Chain.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Tariffs placed by US have resulted in changes to the global flow of steel and increased steel imports to Europe are affecting steel companies there. Also, we see a wave of consolidation continue in Europe as companies seek to become more competitive. Henri: Organizations are taking action to become more than just steel producers.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Survey results showed, “53% of large companies (250+ employees) said they have been forced to respond to these pressures compared to just 31% of SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises).” ” Resiliency and Geopolitical Risk What constitutes a geopolitical risk? The risks run the gamut from trade wars to actual wars.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Last year at this time, I sat down with my crystal ball to try and sort out some indicators for people to see that a “green” future is in the works. It is that time of year for me to see how my predictions panned out and make some new ones! The Green Corridor: Predictions Are In The Green! by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. March and now Q1-2022 data point to continued disruption, added cost inflation and elongated transit times continuing to be manifested in the months ahead. . Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. Global Shipping.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

3 Ideas for Finding Air Capacity in the Transatlantic Lane | Transportfolio. If you have struggled lately to find available air capacity in the Transatlantic lane, you’re not alone. Capacity is hard to find in this lane, and the busiest time of the year for air shipping is just ahead. It’s a global phenomenon.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Not so long ago I was chatting with the management team of one of the top ten bulk transporters in Europe. Creating truly efficient trips is beyond the intellectual capacity of even the most capable planner. If you can, this is just the beginning. (2) Many companies think they have intelligent logistics in place.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The invention of the ocean container as a means for inter-modal sea and surface transportation movements have orchestrated the march toward lowest cost global based sourcing of components and materials. This BCG advisory further argued that carriers had yet to tap the potential of multi-carrier capacity agreements.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

They have changed the way they see logistics, and no longer view it as just a support process in their organization. To do this, they must be able to adapt quickly, to rapidly get their offer on the market and to exploit changes in the market. How long the company has been in business also turns out to be unimportant.

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QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As the trucking industry experiences rising industry change, just-in-time-sequence (JITS) supply chains are starting to feel the effects. What is JITS (Just-In-Time-Sequence)? In this article, we will take a closer look at these industry challenges and discuss the current and potential impacts on JITS.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

This index complies 27 different variables to include transportation movement and costs, global PMI sub-indexes reflecting delivery times and order backlog. The authors point to the delivery time disruptions occurring in China , an increase in air freight costs from the U.S. after reaching an all-time high of 76.2

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QAD

MARCH 9, 2023

Continual Supply Chain Disruption is Here to Stay Who could have imagined that the level of supply chain disruption experienced during the pandemic was just the beginning? Often manufacturers are locked into long-term contracts and working on fixed costs and revenue, yet material, transportation and energy costs continue to climb.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

As the world is in year two of the Covid pandemic, and the supply chain landscape has changed, it is time to revisit Amazon’s supply chain and see how it has changed and how prepared it is for the future. According to sources, the incubator is not about tackling the challenges of today’s capacity crunch.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Nicolas Meilhan is a Scientific Advisor for France Stratégie and works on transport and energy issues. . Companies in the transport sector are the subject of a specific analysis in the Index, with more than 900 companies (including 700 small and medium-sized companies) included in the 2018 sample.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Supply Chain Shortages Material scarcity was an issue long before the COVID-19 pandemic or the conflict in Europe, but the situation has undoubtedly been amplified by these events. With a growing requirement for raw materials and consumer goods, insufficient shipping capacity exacerbated cost increases.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Stating the Obvious: Amazon Competes in Transportation and Logistics Services. ” This is just stating the obvious. ” This is just stating the obvious. ” This is just stating the obvious. req’d) Global Blue Chips Intensify Efforts to Increase Supply Chain Transparency (WSJ – sub.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Instead, they are printed ahead of time, for both teams. This year, with the LA Rams being Super Bowl champs, Good360 said it will ship thousands of “unsellable” Bengals-branded hats, T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, COVID-19 masks, and scarves to struggling people in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

A clear opportunity ripe to be addressed is the shifting of the prior focus of just-in-time driven, end-to-end efficiency flow of materials and resources, to an outside-in flow of physical and digital based information focused on customer or channel focused fulfillment material, resource and support needs. Background.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2022

To compound this, what is considered supply chain management in the United States is more commonly known as logistics management in Europe.”[2] Logistics ensure that materials and products reliably move at the right time and on budget.” They include: • Delivering the right products at the right time. ”[4]. .”[5]

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 25, 2021

Ikea’s Singapore operations called it a “global transport crisis” and estimates 850 of its 8,500 products are affected by shipment delays. and Europe have surged 300%, Mark Yeager, chief executive officer of Redwood Logistics, told CNBC. and Europe than the other way round. For the route from Asia to the West Coast of the U.S.,

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 6, 2017

Europe is the world’s most urbanized continent, with 73% of its population living in urban areas. To keep these cities moving, public transport providers need to fulfill the growing demand while being safe, efficient and environmentally friendly – all without breaking the bank. That’s just the beginning. Recruitment plans.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 31, 2022

You can work in many different capacities. There are also opportunities to specialize in a particular area of logistics, such as transportation, warehousing, or customer service. Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! Here are 8 good reasons why you should consider a career in logistics. The job market is booming.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

Nearly all goods, bulk, and liquid as well as more obvious commodities, are capable of being transported by this method, whilst specialized containers and new fittings are frequently introduced to an already sophisticated market. ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach which saw their busiest March on record, handling a combined 898,287 TEU’s.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2020

Among local industries back in operation at near-full or full capacity are the state-owned oil and gas, electricity, communications, and transportation enterprises, according to media reports. They are now warning of a looming global recession. How China’s Manufacturing is Recovering. The State of Play on the Ground in China.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

In this particular assessment, we reflect on our prediction that cost inflation trends that occurred among global logistics and transportation modes last year, would be unsustainable, and would drive remediation efforts. Mid-Year Global Transportation Assessment.

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BlueYonder

MAY 14, 2021

Just a couple of months out from the Suez Canal blockage, companies are still trying to get a handle on reacting to the aftermath while bracing for further impact. If you were to check the freight invoice, you probably paid four times the cost of the container as compared to last year! Peaking Rates. Chart Source: Freightwaves).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Is Just In Time Past Its Time? What are the options for Retailers to circumvent these logistics delays and get their inventory on hand in time for Holiday sales? These backlogs and delays are not unique to Los Angeles as other ports in the US, Europe and Asia are experience similar problems. Subscribe Here!

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

OCTOBER 1, 2014

There should be no surprise at all that twice per day during school term time the road is gridlocked and even a nimble motorbike rider struggles to navigate the badly parked “Chelsea Tractors”. Do we really need all of this FMCG retail capacity? The municipality in Voluntari near Bucharest is not noted for its town planning excellence.

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