Talking Logistics

APRIL 30, 2014

A lot of companies set up operations and sourced from Mexico back in the 90s, then the focus shifted to China and other Asian countries, and now Mexico is back in the spotlight. economic recession made companies decrease inventories, which increased their need for speed to market and shorter cash-to-cash cycles.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

Weight limits have also been adjusted, forcing some ships to unload and transport cargo to the other side of the canal via train—increasing transportation costs. The main countries affected by the drought are China, Japan, South Korea, and the US, as the Panama Canal facilitates 46% of container movement from northeastern Asia to the US.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

alternate sourcing strategies), while others are potentially negative (e.g. China increased its lead in global parcel volume in 2019, shipping more than 63 billion parcels last year, representing 26% YoY growth and making up substantially more than half of global parcel volume. fewer commuting miles driven), some largely neutral (e.g.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has prompted an official global health emergency that is severely affecting business operations not only in China but also around the globe. In general, there has been an increased reduction of travel in and out of China. Assessment of inventory levels. Backup sourcing options. Jiangsu Province.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

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. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift. One goal, two different motivations.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 14, 2020

As factories and production in China return to full efficiency, the whiplash in other areas is starting to take place, particularly in consuming nations such as the U.S. specifically China. Given this continued volatility, global importers are eager to restock their inventory. Assessment of inventory levels. and Europe.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

At year-end, we typically see a jump in demand as shippers meet quarter-end quotas and prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year, during which many factories in China shut down. Currently, many ocean carriers are looking to move more IPI (interior point intermodal) cargo versus focusing on port-to-port. In fact, C.H. Final Thoughts.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. And, according to some analysts, things could get worse—a whole lot worse! COVID-19 Impact on Procurement.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

In February, a new Stage I Measure was introduced, which tracks that average period from cargo ready to origin port departure. Trucking disruptions in these areas threaten the flow of inbound and outbound inventory. . Because of this, both Inventory Costs (91.0) US Logistics Index. and Warehousing Prices (90.5)

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The sub-text of this report is that much of the cargo that has been planned for either back-to-school, fall, and holiday related fulfillment is either in-transit or mostly already arrived at warehouses. The report’s cited data from the Freightos Baltic Index indicates that shipment of a 40-foot container from China to the U.S.

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Cathy Roberson

DECEMBER 17, 2022

(Source: Reddit ) There’s been a lot of supply chain pains over the years, many of which are well documented – port congestion, capacity issues, rising spot rates, plunging spot rates, hidden fees, maxed out warehouses – just to name a few but one that I’m still trying to wrap my head around is access to bathrooms.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

More than 60 percent of firms said delays were related to orders from China. With some 5 million companies impacted by China’s supply chain woes, the picture is similar in other parts of the world. The US auto industry is expected to follow suit as stockpiled inventory becomes depleted. The Food Industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said it was essential to prevent Tokyo, where the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant was spreading, from becoming the source of another wave of infections. Restaurants, bars find suppliers’ inventories are running dry. As a result, the Olympics will take place without spectators.

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Freightos

JUNE 21, 2023

But improvements in East Coast and Gulf port capabilities as well as some diversification of sourcing to places like India and Vietnam whose containers typically head to the East Coast via the Suez Canal could also mean that not all shippers will be coming back. Freightos Air Index rate data show that China – N. China – N.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

u can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once the cargo has shipped, there is no “backsies.” This is why supply chain managers are always stressing over demand forecasts — something that tops the list of most critical inventory and warehouse management practices. imports from China dropped 9.9%.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Content Summary: Walmart Says It Can Reduce Emissions in China by 50 Million Tons. Walmart is aiming big when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in China. Over 400 suppliers in China, India, the U.S.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Of course, COVID-19 has accelerated this trend, with more consumers working from home and ordering online, while it’s also become easier for sellers to source on Alibaba, import, and then sell on Shopify or Amazon.com. In other words, while demand and sourcing was able to keep up, last-mile distribution became a key bottleneck for SMBs.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. is one of the industry’s most respected logistics sources. Air Cargo World. This American based niche news site specialises in air cargo.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

The company saw huge inventory and other factory investment losses in the explosion. The company still intends to ramp up volume despite losses in China. Tianjin is considered the fourth largest global port in terms of cargo throughput. Around 5,800 Jaguar Land Rovers were damaged , amounting to £245m in damages.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

This index complies a data set of 2 chosen variables for each of the economies of the Eurozone , China , Japan, South Korea , Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI® , which is generally weighted toward smaller private manufacturers, reportedly rose 1.3 Federal Bank of New York.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Presently, their major focus lies on local production, warehousing and strategic sourcing. The four major supply chain risks areas are: Supply risks : These are risks associated with the sourcing of raw materials. For example: high or low product demand, excess inventory holding, product distribution.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The Asia shortfall was attributed to the recent manufacturing disruptions as a result of electrical power restrictions across China’s major manufacturing regions, and especially ongoing strict Covid-19 lockdowns that continue to be initiated by the government.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” This is why supply chain managers are always stressing over demand forecasts — something that tops the list of most critical inventory management practices. This isn’t to say you should avoid international sources for goods.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 30, 2022

As highlighted by RetailDive, “ COVID-19 also disrupted manufacturing areas in Bangladesh, India and other major producing countries, not least of all China. A demand surge in the US-led to shortages in cargo space, shipping containers, and other equipment, leading to skyrocketing ocean freight prices.” Retail Value Chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. meters draft, and cargo capacity up to 14,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU); previously, it could only handle vessels up to about 5,000 TEU. Logistics costs in China are 16.6%

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 28, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” This is why supply chain managers are always stressing over demand forecasts — something that tops the list of most critical inventory management practices. This isn’t to say you should avoid international sources for goods.

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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. Reducing lead times from suppliers can help turn inventory faster, freeing up cash and ultimately satisfying customers. These are three examples: Rule 3.1:

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

The chain has also purchased most of its paper-based packaging with fiber from responsibly managed forests and recycled sources. Warehousing companies have reduced employment by nearly 50,000 jobs since June, when overstocked retailers started paring inventories because of wavering consumer demand. Employment at U.S.

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

According to the Department of Justice, he conspired with suppliers in China and Hong Kong to sell over 12,000 counterfeit ICs for millions of dollars. Based on its findings, the SASC formed eight conclusions, including: Most counterfeit electronic parts in the defense supply chain are sourced from China.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In Part Two of this blog series , we provided highlights our third prediction, that supply chain management teams will continue to exercise more direct control of direct materials sourcing, and these efforts will be a prominent element of business strategy for CSCO ’s and CPO ’s this year. billion relative to its initial 2023 business plan.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

US considers crackdown on memory chip makers in China. Cargo begins clogging Port of Los Angeles amid railroad worker shortage. With the new partnership, retailers will fulfill orders from inventory in their stores, and a Flex delivery driver will pick them up from the retailer. FedEx agrees to buy 10% stake in Berkshire Grey.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. meters draft, and cargo capacity up to 14,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU); previously, it could only handle vessels up to about 5,000 TEU. Logistics costs in China are 16.6%

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

This should serve as a general framework to source products from different countries according to their strengths. For example, China for just about everything that can be made, Vietnam for clothing and shoes, and Bangladesh for garments. We’ve got a great guide on sourcing products from China , for example.

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

This should serve as a general framework to source products from different countries according to their strengths. For example, China for just about everything that can be made, Vietnam for clothing and shoes, and Bangladesh for garments. We’ve got a great guide on sourcing products from China , for example.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In fact, 23 percent of its GDP in 2017 went to investments in fixed capital and inventories. 36 percent of Belgium’s energy consumption comes from renewable sources, making it the eighth country in the world for renewable energy production. percent followed by Ireland and China at just over four percent each. percent, France 9.5

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

China has cracked down on pollution, which has resulted in a 10% to 20% decrease in aluminum production. Denbury, an independent energy company, sources CO 2 from Jackson Dome, a natural carbon source field in Mississippi. Ammonia plants are closing for maintenance as well, and they are a source of food-grade CO 2.

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