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Reshoring to the US and Europe Accelerating, Now Also Serving CO2 Emission Reduction Objectives

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

50% of the interviewed companies have implemented re-shoring initiatives in the last 3 years for up to 20% of their Asia-based production capacity. The proximity to main customers, a more resilient value chain and reduction of transportation costs favor decentralisation of production.

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DB Schenker – Singapore: A Vital Node in Singapore’s Logistics Ecosystem

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

From its peak, 97% flight capacity was reduced from Singapore Airlines. The incessant flight cancellations caused major constrains to capacity. Overland transport solutions from Singapore all the way to China & even Europe were also executed to executed to keep supply chains moving. Singapore’s Status a Global Hub.

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When Variability Is Our Only Constant

Supply Chain Shaman

Transportation constraints are increasing with the risk of many drivers moving from logistics jobs delivering products to construction as the impact of the Infrastructure Deal becomes a reality. Yet, transportation optimization products focus on managing price, not constraints. Expect disruption in transportation cycles.

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Digitization in the Making – A reflection post-pandemic frenzy!

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Imbalances in ocean transport, port congestion and equipment shortages, with surging freight rates became the new normal. During a workshop in the run up to the event attendees prioritized “lack of understanding” and “fear of innovation”. In hindsight, 2020 was only the beginning of major supply chain disruptions. About the Author .

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This Week in Logistics News (April 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

As part of the journey, the Zevo 600 transported a shipment of Full Circle sustainable cleaning products from its headquarters in New York City to a MOM’s Organic Market location in Washington, DC, a Mid-Atlantic chain of family-owned and operated organic grocery stores. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Experts from SSI Schaefer Implement Automated Deep-Freeze Warehouse in Manila, Philippines – LogiSYM October/November 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Supplying this urban population with fresh food is difficult due to the tropical temperatures and the overloaded transport infrastructure with frequent traffic gridlocks. Current State of International Transportation Industry – LogiSYM October/November 2020. Of the over 100 million inhabitants of the Philippines, 1.8

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Digitisation: Shifting Gears in 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A workshop in the run up to the event yielded some other roadblocks. On the company and people side, the workshop attendees prioritised “lack of understanding” and “fear of innovation”. The latter creates better utilization of resources and capacities. As history shows, collaboration is not a natural reflex.