Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

When you can barely see beyond the bow of the ship, when extreme wind and waves threaten to throw you off course – or worse, sink you – it’s understandable that long-term thinking can get chucked overboard like so much extra ballast. It’s an apt metaphor for ocean shipping these past many months. Demand volatility is here to stay.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 14, 2023

5 Immediate Impacts of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 By Nat Josef Just when it seemed like bipartisanship was going the way of the dinosaurs, Congress recently came together to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, which President Biden signed into law on June 16th. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and John Thune (R-S.D.)

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. Industry professionals have put in tireless hours and taken strategic measures to keep the supply chain moving and meet customer demand. Source: Consultancy.UK. How Labor Shortages Have Hurt the Supply Chain.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case inventory strategies. . About 9% even had stopped offering free shipping to recover costs, while 7% held off on ordering peak inventory to see if prices would level off.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 13, 2022

Weather delays can affect shipping lanes, manufacturers face product shortages, demand continues to spike for certain products, containers are difficult to acquire, and the trucking industry faces a driver and capacity shortage, just to name a few. These include: The Procurement bidding process and business awards.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

What is Logistics Management Software? Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Evolution of Logistics Management Software.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

What is Logistics Management Software? Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Evolution of Logistics Management Software.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

What is Logistics Management Software? Logistics Management Software is one that helps drive the logistics function of an organization by managing the actual flow of materials, goods, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Evolution of Logistics Management Software.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. Pandemic demand for goods, and the shifts from a service economy, increased volume in southern California ports where 40% of ocean carriers unload for entry into the United States. There is no good system for visibility. Trade continues to be imbalanced.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 19, 2022

With supply chain disruptions, low capacity, and skyrocketing fuel costs, manufacturers and shippers are facing monumental hurdles. Fortunately, strategic planning can help you deliver your land cargo on-time , despite the abundant labor shortages. Low Land Cargo Capacity. Solutions for On-Time Land Cargo Delivery.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we head into the holiday season, supply delays, logistics constraints and inflation are looming over shoppers and retailers—and the manufacturers and distributors who keep them in supply. This demand shift presents a unique opening to rethink your product portfolio and rationalize it to ensure you’re focused on the more critical subsets.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Such meetings are generally hyped as platforms that can bring sweeping global action which makes it very hard for the participants to live up to the expectations. came from trucks carrying cargo. Also, tools have been developed to enable horizontal partnerships to reduce empty truck miles. Most of this, 45.1

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Port congestion, shipping delays, and other supply chain disruptions are affecting industries across all economic sectors, and that includes beverages of all types. For wine and spirits companies, for example, the glass bottle shortage and shipping glitches are two of the biggest problems. And there’s no end in sight. . •

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The goal of effective warehouse management is to maximise the use of available space, minimise handling costs, and streamline operations to meet customer demands effectively. It can involve employing technology such as barcode scanners, inventory management software, and automated systems to enhance accuracy and speed in handling goods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Containerization eventually reduced shipping and loading costs by at least 75%. The myth of the “perfect plan”.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Essentially every company that manufactures goods today depends on other companies to supply the raw or value-added materials that go into their finished products. The job of procurement is to ensure performance is as promised, risk is low and business objectives are being met through collaboration.

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Arena Solutions

JANUARY 3, 2022

Whether it’s a new regulation, part shortage, or a newly released product from a leading competitor—manufacturers must react quickly to stay ahead in today’s volatile market. Effective supply chain collaboration is critical to ensure quality products are shipped to customers on time. Adoption of new digital technologies.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Understand how the recent Red Sea ship attacks are impacting global supply chains and how to mitigate potential risks. Ships are avoiding Egypt’s Suez Canal, the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia and one of the world’s most important waterways, which accounts for about 12% of the world’s shipping traffic.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

Spending is growing across several categories, and the top Easter items consumers say they are planning to purchase include candy ($3.3 From upgrading counterfeit detection technology to destroying merchandise and raiding factories, Amazon says it’s pulling out all the stops to prevent fakes on its platform. billion), gifts ($3.8

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Since early 2020, global trade has been buffeted by waves of increased customer demand, supply chain challenges, and constant uncertainty and volatility. Take Conner, the manufacturer of FORT, a magnetic pillow fort. You can hear the full interview with Conor in our podcast series, Ship Happens. . What Goes Up, Must Come Down.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case procurement strategies. As a result, procurement must decide when and whether to rely on just-in-time or just-in-case models for purchasing and managing stock.

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Precoro

APRIL 18, 2023

For example, a company that produces furniture has to order raw materials and trace the manufactured items sent to the customers (forward tracing) and occasionally the items that are returned (backward tracing). Cargo Status Current information about the location and status of cargo is the first pillar of supply chain visibility.

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Gravity Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Gravity’s technology helps mitigate risk. Real time predictive analytics ensure offshore and nearshore sourcing decisions take place with certainty. The post Sourcing And The Value Chain – Why Digital Platforms Matter appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The fact that most manufacturers struggled to achieve supply chain agility during COVID is not news. Molex has more than 80 manufacturing facilities around the world supported by an 18,000 strong supplier eco-system that provide raw materials, electronic components, and services. The Molex Supply Chain. But they were very basic.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. The total cost of ownership is defined as the combination of the purchase or acquisition price of a good or service. Most manufacturers aim at creating the most optimum supply chain for their organizations. Supply chain costs analysis.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. Pandemic demand for goods, and the shifts from a service economy, drove the increase in southern California ports where 40% of ocean carriers unload for entry into the United States. meters, to accommodate ships with 20 rows of containers) and 15.2

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E2open

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

This brings together the world leader in ocean shipping logistics covering a majority of ocean shipping container capacity, with the global supply chain and logistics network of E2open. More efficient ocean shipping with the integration of procurement, manufacturing and distribution.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

… An increase in online shopping has furthered the trend, creating greater demand for warehouses to hold ordered items. Retailers face a scarcity of final-stage warehouses near major cities; and as more companies promise same-day or even two-hour arrivals, such space is rising in demand and value.”[2]

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

… An increase in online shopping has furthered the trend, creating greater demand for warehouses to hold ordered items. Retailers face a scarcity of final-stage warehouses near major cities; and as more companies promise same-day or even two-hour arrivals, such space is rising in demand and value.”[2]

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The ”end” they refer to – whether it’s forwarding, fulfillment, or platforms for B2B or B2C sales – remains fairly ambiguous, spanning an acquisition of fashion logistics company HUUB in September 2021 to an investment in rapid fashion production company Unmade. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift. Enter Big Tech.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. The total cost of ownership is defined as the combination of the purchase or acquisition price of a good or service. Most manufacturers aim at creating the most optimum supply chain for their organizations. Supply chain costs analysis.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. The total cost of ownership is defined as the combination of the purchase or acquisition price of a good or service. Most manufacturers aim at creating the most optimum supply chain for their organizations. Supply chain costs analysis.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, agility and resilience must be taken to an entirely new level post pandemic. Tariffs and trade regulations.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It is challenging to deploy products quickly and efficiently when dealing with insufficient stock to support demand, or when a customer asks for different product compositions or assortments. Transportation and shipping issues aren’t the only problem, of course. Transportation and shipping issues aren’t the only problem, of course.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

The latest updates on shipping delays in the Red Sea in January 2024, including which businesses and industries have been impacted. This response is driven by ongoing threats to crew and cargo safety, necessitating the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in substantial delays and escalated shipping costs.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Carriers responded by canceling capacity, but demand was back by July, and importers found themselves scrambling for equipment. . Image source: Bloomberg. Higher container costs , resulting in container-by-container decisions on what to ship. Labor shortages , impeding the ability to get cargo unloaded, loaded, or moved.

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