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The Annual State of U.S.Logistics Report- Even More Candidness and Reality

Supply Chain Matters

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. logistics costs in 2022, domestic, import and export water transport costs for customers grew 18.4

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Traceability: Meet your food before your first bite!

Global Trade Management

Critical information such as ingredient sources, processing and packaging facilities, transportation routes, and points of sale are documented. To implement a traceability solution, it is vital to understand your industry's specific requirements and identify the most suitable technology and data management systems.

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Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges in the Beverage Industry 

Logility

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. And surprisingly, stolen cargo has been added to this list of beverage supply chain challenges.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 11-15, 2016)

Talking Logistics

May their memory continue to be a source of strength and comfort to their families and friends and us all. Accenture Releases Enhanced Ocean Cargo Pricing Software to Provide Greater Pricing Visibility for Carriers. February 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). the Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) fell 0.7

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Why Evolved Supply Chain Management Relies on Actionable Analytics and Meaningful Logistics Intelligence

Intelligent Audit

Actionable analytics gather large volumes of data and interpret it in a meaningful way, translating it into effective business strategies. As a result, shippers can better manage their total transportation spending and make the best decisions for their organizations. Diversify Your Transportation Network With 3PLs.

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What Is Carrier or Freight Network Optimization?

Intelligent Audit

This essentially means optimizing and streamlining the movement of products and goods from Point A to Point B, maintaining desired service levels and customer experience through transportation network optimization. These fees are among the most important to monitor regarding transportation network optimization.

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What Are the 5 Biggest Supply Chain Issues Today?

Stord

That resulted in bottlenecks, such as the record backlogs at the port of Los Angeles, where container ships waited for weeks to offload cargo. When there aren’t enough transport workers to move goods, supply chains break down–quickly. Younger generations are far less interested in transport jobs. Is your supply chain f**ked?