MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 17, 2021

Part 2: Lessons from Comparing Disruptions In the previous post in this two-part series, The 7 Core Capacities of Supply Chain Resilience , we identified the core capacities that are the building blocks of supply chain resilience. Note that the seven core capacities are assessed as to whether there is a loss of capacity or not.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

5 Transportation Management Optimization Practices. Halfway through our countdown of our most impactful posts from 2021, this blog endeavored to give readers five actionable ways to enable transportation optimization. Supply Chain Risk Management: The Challenges Driving Increased Interest in Managed Service.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

While prior risk management disruptions occurred and quickly established a new normal, in the COVID-19 pandemic, the only normal is constant change. The focus of the transportation suites was on cost mitigation and price negotiation. Delivery: Lowest transportation cost, on-time shipment from shipper’s dock.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the increasing realities of declining global trade and freight rates that are occurring in the first-half of 2023. Background Global wide transportation and logistics costs increased at unprecedented rates during 2021 and 2022. All rights reserved.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 26, 2023

Desmond (Dez) Clark and Joe Lynch discuss winning at football and freight, which is exactly what Dez is up to. Dez is the President of Bear Down Logistics , an asset-based transportation company based in Orlando, Florida. He is the President of Bear Down Logistics, a transportation company based in Orlando, Florida.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Consumers may not be aware, but manufacturers and distributors know all too well the immense volume of American manufactured and distributed goods that depend on rail transportation in all vertical industries, from industrial, chemical and high-tech to food and beverage and automotive, among others. Inventory management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

There can be surprises that potentially offer a better upside: demand is higher than expected, it is possible to raise prices without affecting demand based on what is happening with competitor products, technology has allowed manufacturing capacity to ramp up faster than expected, etc. billion transactions annually.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cooper University Health Care Selects Interos Over the past 15 years, modern risk management platforms have evolved. Buying organizations use this technology to monitor and analyze supplier risk events in real-time. So, suppliers were asked if they used carriers or their own trucks to haul freight.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

LTL and Multimodal Shipping Will Grow in Popularity As explained by Logistics Brief , the capacity crunch and extreme growth of e-commerce will contribute to unparalleled growth in the LTL sector. Fewer trucks are going to be available for full truckload, and excess freight will be consolidated into LTL loads.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Online freight marketplace Freightos acquires Spain’s WebCargoNet (TechCrunch). DHL to trial vision picking in the UK (Logistics Manager). ports and beyond, said shippers, importers and freight forwarders. Help With Shipping Crisis (WSJ – sub. Robinson Expands Global Network, Acquires APC Logistics. UPS Announces U.S.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Freight Companies Scramble to Reroute Goods in Wake of Harvey (WSJ – sub. Manhattan Transportation Management Enhancements Enable the Acquisition and Supervision of Additional Shipment Capacity. Port Houston Container Terminals to Resume Operations Friday (WSJ – sub. What are the lessons learned here?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

INTTRA Collaborates with JDA Software for Streamlined Transportation Management. LoJack SCI and TransVoyant Partner to Deliver Supply Chain Risk Alerting. Transervice Announces Launch of Tech-Based Freight Management Company. Sales Downshift at Heavy Truck Makers ( WSJ – sub. FAA says 181,000 U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2017

Freight shipping has relied on the same systems for years, ranging from manual entries to a constant struggle in balancing delivery windows with costs. Cassidy of the Journal of Commerce , truck capacity is not tight; it is simply hidden from view. Like changes in weather patterns that increase the risk of flooding.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

DHL launches next phase Resilience360 risk management tool to help customers avoid global disasters. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers. Among 3PLs, DHL is arguably one of the leaders in providing risk management capabilities and insights to clients. enVista Announces Record Revenue for 2014. in January.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 10, 2022

What are the latest trends in transportation? Broch Johns, in his session “Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems,” answered in several dimensions. She highlighted the trend of increasing ocean freight capacity, but she maintained that the capacity will not be enough.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This index compiles 27 different variables to include transportation movement and costs, global PMI sub-indexes reflecting delivery times and order backlog. Interestingly, Transportation Utilization is the outlier here, as both utilization metrics in the index were up significantly in September. ”. for September. Takeaway Perspectives.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company. It involves outsourcing logistics activities, such as warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to a dedicated logistics service provider.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

The war and imposed sanctions will create a knock-on effect across the supply chain , and businesses will be impacted by material shortages, material cost increases, demand volatility, logistics and capacity constraints as well as cybersecurity breaches. Consider holding safety stocks where applicable to prevent breaks in production.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Change is inevitable in modern supply chain management, and risk management is essential to success. Risks evolve and become more prevalent with time. Risk management strategies of yesteryear are ineffective in the changing landscape, and no type of transport can avoid risks. Cyber Attacks.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

Noted was that expansion plans focused on the Foxconn facility in Chennai , and an existing production facility recently acquired by India based conglomerate Tata that were equated in the report to the eventual capacity to ultimately produce 50 million to 60 million iPhones annually. The latest implication is that it has now doubled.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 6, 2018

Supply chain risk is at the forefront of supply chain executives’ minds. Proper risk management can help supply chains navigate the complexities of post-hurricane recovery and increase productivity. Home Depot’s work in risk management served to increase profitability in the aftermath of the 2017 hurricane season.

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Turvo

AUGUST 31, 2021

With all the volatility that still lingers in the modern supply chain, the need for high-quality data analysis, solid procurement planning, good profit margins , and streamlined scheduling systems all remain crucial for shipping and transportation providers. Greater chance of being low on capacity or short inventory when needed.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

The second half of the year has traditionally been the busiest period in material, transportation and logistics flows. Supply chain logistics B2B platform provider project44 produces a series termed Supply Chain Insights by project44 which extracts select data from the provider’s tracking of global transportation and logistics flows.

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Freight Plus

MARCH 26, 2020

We are still seeing excess capacity in the IMDL mode. If you can afford the increase in-transit time, IMDL is a good mode of transport. How can I get my freight picked up at a higher rate? We are hoping to see some efficiencies gained in transportation after social distancing. Inventory cost, transportation cost, etc.,

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Supply Chain AI Use Case 4: Capacity Optimization The market out there is cutthroat and competitive and this is no secret. Failure to invest in capacity management can affect your ability to predict and meet demand and manage resources optimally. All the while customers seem to be flocking to your closest competitor.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

TMS solutions and associated logistics IT tools are a critical part of any successful volume shipper’s supply chain risk management plan. Millions have fled and transportation across all modes is ground to a halt. Disaster Recovery Challenge: Access to Capacity for Unplanned Peak Volume.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 14, 2021

They immediately knew where they needed to take action, such as rerouting freight or adding new cross-docking facilities. An attendee poll at a recent conference of The European Freight and Logistics Forum hints at some cultural challenges. The latter creates better utilization of resources and capacities. A year of reflection.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 30, 2018

First and foremost, it is important for a shipper to develop a clear understanding of what they hope to achieve by automating transportation logistics processes. Carrier contract/bid management. Freight settlement capabilities. Risk management capabilities. Integrated freight management services.

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TransAudit

AUGUST 29, 2023

LTL, or Less-Than-Truckload shipping, represents the transport of freight that doesn’t require an entire truck’s space. formerly known as YRC Freight, sent shockwaves throughout the transportation industry due to its dominant position. The Decline and Bankruptcy Customers started pulling their freight rapidly.

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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. We referenced legislative efforts such as the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . This is the value of having a transportation network. Management Professionals in Supply Chains. 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain.

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

Inbound logistics activities typically include transportation, warehousing, inventory control, material handling, quality control inspections, and scheduling. Outbound logistics activities include order processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution channel management, and customer support.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 28, 2014

Data from various sources indicate that truckload capacity is starting to tighten. For example, here’s some data from Wolfe Research published earlier this year: When capacity gets tight, shippers tend to leverage the spot market more. But there’s always the risk of service or safety issues when you go that route.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Are you attending the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference later this month (September 25-28 in Orlando, FL)? If so, I invite you to attend two of the sessions that I am participating in, both related to transportation management: TMS 4 SMB: A Case Study with Carhartt. Room: Sun 3-4.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. 2023 Prediction Five: Global Wide Transportation, Logistics and Brokerage Services Sectors Will Face a Challenging Year With Significant Consequences. Prediction Background. Parcel Segment. Prediction Implications.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. business logistics costs for 2021. .

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