Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. By the numbers, the top challenges supply chain leaders are currently experiencing include fuel costs (59 percent), inflation (46 percent), delays outside of their control (41 percent), unpredictability (38 percent), driver shortages (32 percent), and losing business due to the economy (30 percent).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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. Amazon uses technology from Italian automation company CMC SpA to make the custom boxes.

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Freightos

JANUARY 25, 2024

Aimee Loshinsky January 25, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo In Freightos Q4 2023 KPI press release , we announced that the company surpassed one million bookings across the platform in 2023. Freight is digitizing itself now at real scale.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

Supply chain disruptions continue to lead to product shortages around the world. The ongoing pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, along with the Russia-Ukraine war, limited available supplies of cocoa, edible oil, and other food ingredients. So I guess we better start stocking up for Halloween now.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart said it will host its Walmart Deals – Holiday Kickoff savings event, featuring deals on thousands of holiday gift items across categories such as electronics, home, fashion, and toys, from Monday, October 9 through Thursday, October 12.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

Existing technology for EV batteries can only create cells that last up to 20 years or around 200,000 miles before their capacity drops too low to power a vehicle. This will certainly be an interesting area to watch, especially as electric vehicles become more commonplace and apply to the global supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

The term “logistics” may be relatively new, but its general principles date back to ancient civilizations. The early Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans pioneered the principles of logistics and designed trade routes to facilitate their connections with other nations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. As Steve Banker wrote about in last week’s news roundup, the worldwide shortage of semiconductors is expected to last through the first quarter of 2023 at a minimum according to the electronics supply chain analysis firm Supplyframe.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 23, 2018

Due to a popularity of Bitcoin , this technology has already demonstrated countless opportunities for the financial area. Entrepreneurs from many other industries are trying to use the blockchain technology in other areas, and the window of opportunities looks impressive. This technology can be useful in many ways.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. races to expand Michigan locks and secure the supply chain S.-bound Sequoia enables the company to put up items for sale on its website faster and be able to more easily predict delivery estimates, said David Guerin, the company’s director of robotic storage technology.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 11, 2023

Cargo theft is surging across the United States — and food and beverage products seem to be the main targets. Cargo Theft Increases in the United States Cities seeing a spike in freight theft include Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Savannah, Newark, New Jersey, Memphis, and Chicago. It must be taken to a secured drop yard.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Emerging technologies in Fleet management article and permission to publish here provided by Catherine Park. Fleet management technology involves using technological tools to monitor and control fleets in charge of cargo transportation. Subscribe Here!

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Freightos

OCTOBER 18, 2017

What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo? . As the cream of air cargo’s innovators held turns on the floor, this question came up time and again. The industry’s mindset is holding customer-centric air cargo back. That was my big take from Elevate , presented by Air Cargo World earlier this month.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. This customer-focused approach permeates every aspect of their operations, including logistics.

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2023

As we navigate the third quarter of 2023, it's time to examine air cargo's role in global commerce. Since then, air freight has adapted to various market demands and technological advancements. Air cargo is now essential for global supply chains and offers many benefits for businesses worldwide.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In air cargo, the seasonal lull combined with overall low demand is pushing volumes below pre-pandemic levels at some of Europe’s major hubs , though some in the industry are hopeful that electronics product launches set to begin soon could drive some peak season rebound in the coming months nonetheless.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 18, 2022

It is always interesting to see emerging technologies tackling new issues. Icon, an Austin-based construction startup focused on 3D-printing technology, is showcasing one of its newest 3D-printed homes, dubbed “House Zero,” in East Austin. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Russia-Ukraine war is worsening shipping snarls.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 13, 2022

An article published earlier this year in Supply & Demand Chain Executive carried the headline: “3 Reasons Why Blockchain is the Future of Supply Chain.” He adds, “Supply chain management is one such sector that can truly harness the blockchain technology to its fullest potential.

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Freightos

JUNE 9, 2018

It was made possible by a foundation of pricing and capacity automation dating back to Sabre’s reservation system in the ‘60s. While the air passenger industry has a solid tech foundation, air cargo does not. Lufthansa Cargo chief commercial officer Alexis von Hoensbroech. Electronic airway bills (eAWB) are a familiar example.

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Freightos

AUGUST 6, 2016

Technology and Culture. The Cultural Obstacles to Better Logistics. Technology and receptivity to technology don’t always move in lockstep. Technology has never been more critical for logistics than now. DHL seeded its empire by moving ocean documentation faster than cargo ships. Risk Aversion.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Doing so significantly reduces physical paperwork, as well as the number of manual touchpoints in any supply chain resulting. The process is achieved through carefully crafted services and tools on TRAMES, to enable seamless connectivity and secure exchange of information across a streamlined and unified workflow.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 16, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! Flawless logistics can really be the secret ingredient to the recipe for a successful business. The logistics industry is big in India. In this blog, we will talk about the best among these logistics companies in India.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

tariff on China electronics is seeing a rise in demand for these products from other countries within Asia. Inventory stockpiling is starting to occur based on prices and supply/demand curves. Logistics is a whole other ballgame. Technologies Changing the Way We Do Business. Technologies Changing the Way We Do Business.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our May 12, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis capsule of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news. in Lithium Supply Tie-Up U.S. in Lithium Supply Tie-Up U.S. to Combine with Allkem Ltd.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 8, 2021

A few week ago, I wrote an article about the transformative nature of the plant-based meat supply chain. Fast food chains around the country have been introducing meatless burgers, and now Burger King is offering a first: meatless chicken nuggets. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Coca-Cola turns to bulk vessels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Dun & Bradstreet and E2open joined together to provide a report highlighting the impact of this incident on global supply chains. Samsung Electronics has partnered with drone company Manna to facilitate a contactless delivery service for its Irish customers.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

” Logistics professionals could adopt that statement as their motto. Half-a-decade ago, Apptricity analysts wrote, “In the world of supply chain and logistics management, perfection remains an elusive goal. ”[2] In pursuit of perfection, logisticians are turning to technology to achieve excellence.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

In this regular edition of our featured column, Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Technology , we provide a capsule synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based multi-industry supply chain readership.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. Oil prices tanked, cancellations increased and Maersk drilling and supply chain services would run up nearly $2 billion dollars in annual losses. Today, 75 to 80% of cargo arrives on time.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Neel is the EVP and Global Head of Airfreight at Flexport , the platform for global logistics. Neel is the EVP and Global Head of Airfreight at Flexport , the platform for global logistics. Flexport is the platform for global logistics. The world’s supply chain is a delicate balance – and it became unbalanced due to COVID.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 4, 2018

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Richard Branson’s Virgin Hyperloop partners with backer DP World to launch logistics startup (TechCrunch). Logistics leader Prologis to acquire DCT Industrial for $8.4 . – or around 550 million every year. What is it?

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. In the digital transformation age, logistics is once again undergoing a major shift. Hunter Yaw.

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Savi

MAY 28, 2020

As the CEO of a supply chain visibility technology company, I am well aware of the irony of my own firm becoming a victim of supply chain disruption. But as the world deals with the immense and unprecedented impact of the coronavirus, even Savi was not able to avoid supply chain issues.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The global supply chain is facing a perfect storm of challenges, and dealing with it, according to GE CEO Larry Culp , “really is akin to playing Whac-A-Mole.” And the current global supply chain disruptions may be sticking around longer than we might think. As one headache is eased, another pops up.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… BluJay Solutions Acquires Leading Mobility Solutions Provider Blackbay. World-Class Logistics Solutions providers MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Announce Integration Partnership. Automated Truck Firm Raises $60 Million (WSJ – sub.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Technology is changing. in 2013, rising costs are pushing for more efficiency, whether by cutting operating costs with improved technology. Supply chains are changing. Shorter product lifecycles, fluid sourcing (a’la Aliababa ) and more transparency means agile supply chains that change often.

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