BlueYonder

MAY 17, 2022

At the same time, tire manufacturers have suffered from extreme volatility, raw material shortages with rapidly rising prices, a shortage of global transport capacity and increased costs caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic and additional disruptive forces. However, this isn’t the end of the industry’s concerns.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

Today we’re undertaking a digital transformation, supported by a move to the cloud, that’s setting the stage for automation and exception-based management across our global transportation network. Transportation Optimization microservice: top-tier Blue Yonder planning made available to wider audience via a standalone API.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As we noted in our specific 2023 prediction focused on the global transportation industry sector , entering 2023, industry perspectives were on the ability to be able to maintain higher rates by basis of multi-year signed contracts executed at the height of shipping rates.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

In our prior published Supply Chain Matters commentary, we reviewed and provided some added insights on July’s global manufacturing PMI indices which are pointing to declining global supply chain production momentum. A July edition provided two reports that responded to the question- Are Global Supply Chains Recovering ?

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

I’ve worked in the supply chain for 30+ years, working for major retailers including Kmart, Michaels and Five Below, as well as on the 3PL and logistics side with companies including FedEx, where I was Vice President of Global Transportation, and UPS, where I worked as Vice President of Supply Chain Design.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Businesses, especially those in manufacturing, are trying to rebound and return to some sense of normal; whatever that means. Supply chains were pushed to their breaking points in 2020 for all manufacturing vertical segments, resulting in: Halted or slowed production by manufacturers in the auto industry. Labor Issues.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Added Insights and Perspectives All of these acknowledgements on continued contraction in global transportation and logistics are obviously demand and supply resource related and provide ongoing implications. That caveat is that over the next 12 months, a significant amount of newly built container ships are scheduled to enter service.

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DynaSys

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Visibility is fundamental to efficient procurement, especially if supplier relationships span design, manufacturing, and distribution. Transportation and Logistics. Increasingly global, transportation and storage can account for more than 30% of production costs. Sourcing and supplier performance. Production Insight.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Freight sourcing is as unique and complex as the transportation industry itself. While one carrier may offer an attractive rate for a specific lane, the provider may not have the capacity to service that lane on an on-going basis. Freight is unique. Cheaper isn’t always better. Or, their safety rating may have recently been lowered.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The concept is about maximizing available capacity options while finding the best ways to exceed goals and key performance indicators — which, in turn, leads to more satisfied customers. The top three goals shippers should consider in optimizing the transportation network are price, capacity, and service.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Throughout this time, 3PL transportation management providers have taken advantage of the low-costs of transportation, which further reduced the costs for businesses and manufacturers. Unfortunately, this means an already-strained transportation industry will have additional needs. billion manufacturer TriMas Corp.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 15, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. The Market Update, a new monthly post highlighting key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America, will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your business. Carrier Capacity.

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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. Labor unrest on the rise among global ports.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

Other recent changes the company has made include early ordering for key ingredients to circumvent disruptions in the global transport system. Risk management is central to all manufacturing production strategies. As Bull-Clearie puts it: “Delivery times are flexible and growing, and it’s easy to be caught short.

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3rdwave

MARCH 20, 2020

And this means that companies might be in an existential situation if they have poor visibility into: supplier’ capacity constraints and PO commitments and their ability to fulfill orders, . carriers ability to transport goods, . 3rdwave iTMS provides total supply-side visibility.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The notions of an unanticipated global-wide pandemic, unprecedented disruptions in supplier lead times, global transportation, and the burden of a sevenfold increase in ocean container shipping rates have tested prior product business strategies and supply chain practices.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 13, 2018

The manufacturers, key suppliers, and customer industries of semiconductor device makers are global, with a strong Asia presence. Like many industries, however, this one has experienced a shakeup in where various components are manufactured, with important and game-changing implications. Historically, U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

With the third vaccine authorized, these manufacturers are pressing for more companies to be authorized to ship the vaccine. Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts. Drop shipping is where retailers have manufacturers ship items directly to the consumer rather than carrying them in their warehouse.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

We also looked at other scenarios: potential shifts in manufacturing to Southeast Asia, some shipping through the Suez Canal rather than the Panama Canal, a weak U.S. These cost reductions are expected to be passed along to shippers because the industry is competitive and capacity is abundant.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 11, 2017

I recognized that we needed a global third party logistics provider (3PL) to help us add efficiency to our shipping processes. What we wanted from our 3PL was pretty simple: A large enough organization to secure us the capacity we need and offer it at a consistent price. Responsive people. Until we started working with C.H.

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Shipsy

OCTOBER 29, 2020

According to Globe NewsWire, The market size of global Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is forecasted to get market growth from 2020 to 2025, with a CAGR of 14.5%. These figures clearly depict how rapidly every business around the world is adopting transportation management software. 6 Reasons Why You Need a TMS.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

For example, on June 26, Lithium producer Livent Corp had a fire at its largest manufacturing plant in North Carolina. ARC Technologies manufactures a variety of sound absorbers, including honeycomb absorbers used to reduce noise from aircraft engines. Learn more in our Special Report: Global Transportation Disruptions. #3

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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. However, the biggest pain point for these global supply chains is the one that seems inescapable – transportation costs.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2017

million TEUs of capacity, this new carrier settles in as the third largest mega-ship fleet in the world. It is estimated that around 70% of container capacity will now be carried by just six steamship lines! With an estimated fleet of over 400 ships and 2.9 It has been a topsy-turvy year for steamship lines.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 6, 2020

was a drastic change that will likely continue to affect shipping costs and capacity availability. With the growth of ecommerce and high-tech products flooding our markets, air freight is a go-to mode of transportation for many shippers—any time of year. Carriers controlling capacity. Driver and drayage capacity shortages.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 23, 2016

are at record lows , allowing cost per unit to remain competitive as part of manufacturing costs. As carriers grapple with capacity adjustments, exporters can benefit from the surplus space available on export ships to Asia and Europe. This is a global requirement. Rates in East-West trades from the U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2015

reading in April, a reflection of currently manageable capacity utilization and low fuel prices—something that is expected to stay intact through the end of 2015. ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello expressed concern with flat factory output, falling retail sales, and elevated inventories at retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In their 2021 State of Supply Chain Execution Report, as mentioned in part 1, Blue Yonder and Reuters Events found that 63% of retailers and manufacturers have been affected by the availability of labor over the past year. Continued labor shortage and lack of legislation are leading to overworked labor and high turnover.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 14, 2015

Today’s global supply chains span oceans and continents and contain a panoply of raw materials providers, suppliers, manufacturers, ocean carriers, retailers, and LSPs. In this capacity, they become strategic to their customers, and indispensable. All the while, they can still differentiate themselves. billion NOL Group.

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TMC

DECEMBER 8, 2016

A transportation management system (TMS) can help shippers weigh the pros and cons of each option. The waterway’s increased capacity provides more routing options for shipments into the United States. Triad of factors. East Coast to Columbus, Ohio—as opposed to the traditional option of using West Coast facilities—are negligible.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Logistics professionals needs to shift from a tactical focus on the disparate activities of order, warehouse and transportation management to a more strategic perspective that considers the performance of the holistic supply chain. More Than Ever, Acting Sustainably Makes Good Business Sense. And with good reason.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

Commodity: Any article of commerce, including raw material, manufactured, or grown products. Container (Shipping Container): Standard-sized rectangular box used to transport freight by ship, rail, or highway. It’s incredibly complex and subject to the nuances of global transportation management and communications.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 20, 2019

Of course, when your product sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery span the world, challenges will arise. Whether it’s a one-time promotional item project or ongoing light assembly and localization requirements, good 3PL providers customize their services to move their customers’ inventory in any market conditions.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

He a sought-after author, having written both best-selling books and timely pieces in Industry Week Manufacturing Network and Supply Chain Management Group. He’s also the owner and editor of the blog, The Lost Annals of Transport. Jenny Xu has a strong grasp of the intense relationships in global transport. Steve Banker.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2022

The second aspect of this movement are media reports indicating that Apple has informed its major contract manufacturers that is wants to boost product sourcing outside of China , preferably India or Vietnam. These concerns involve not only manufacturing and supply networks but also technology, real estate and private equity investments.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

million square feet of warehouse capacity for more than 7 million square feet of total space and 38 warehouses. DSV Panalpina is one of the five largest third-party logistics companies in the world , with a global workforce of nearly 60,000 employees spanning 90 countries. The acquisition added nearly 5.4

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

The increase was a result of growth from both new and existing customers (see October 2016 press release Microsoft Selects TMC as Global Transportation Management System Provider ). One of the biggest bright spots, however, was its Managed Services segment where net revenues increased 32.7 percent in Q4 2016 to $17.7

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