Precoro

APRIL 18, 2023

In today’s globalized economy, extraordinary events on one continent can be felt worldwide, as companies tend to have complex supply chains involving suppliers from multiple countries. Cargo Status Current information about the location and status of cargo is the first pillar of supply chain visibility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

During a normal Olympics, millions of spectators flock to venues to watch over 300 events unfold over the course of two-plus weeks. Earlier this week, a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the event. As a result, the Olympics will take place without spectators.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

Abrupt governmental decrees, designed to contain the rapid global spread of COVID-19, were being matched by equally unsettling private-sector decisions to cancel or postpone public events, college classes, athletic competitions, worship services, and much, much more. For most consumers, it was a disorienting and anxious time.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 17, 2015

This unfortunate event kick-started an urgent need for a replacement vehicle that would fit his growing family and replace the car he’d loved for longer than he’d even known his three children. Borrowing a quote from CBC : “If we can move the cargo out of Halifax in a timely manner, we don’t get into this situation.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 4, 2022

A similar story could be told for manufacturing industries whose supply chains extend into Florida. Florida is a major hub and home to a variety of industries including: aerospace, high tech, healthcare, electronics, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, agriculture, manufacturing, security, and more.

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ShipBob

JULY 28, 2023

It includes critical information such as a comprehensive inventory of the shipment’s contents, the shipping and receiving parties, and the destination. No one would really know what was on any cargo ship until they opened each individual package.

Shipping 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

But aside from these disruptive events, does everyone really understand what it actually is? ” Shopify says it is “the process of coordinating and moving resources – people, materials, inventory, and equipment – from one location to storage at the desired destination.” Let’s explore. What is Logistics exactly?

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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. Supply chain flow has a lot of one-way check valves.

Material Savings 52

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Businesses, especially those in manufacturing, are trying to rebound and return to some sense of normal; whatever that means. Supply chains were pushed to their breaking points in 2020 for all manufacturing vertical segments, resulting in: Halted or slowed production by manufacturers in the auto industry. Labor Issues.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. This chemical manufacturer is converting its entire distribution system to containers. In addition to product management, logistics also includes inventory management. This will help a company become more profitable.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights February global manufacturing and supply chain indices and challenges relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels in the first quarter of 2022. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. The IHS Markit Manufacturing PMI™ reported a value of 57.3

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SupplyPike

MAY 14, 2020

These activities can involve storage and transport of inventory or supplies, monitoring of day-to-day activities, the preparation behind these processes, and blending these different components throughout the supply chain. Most manufacturers depend on just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing policies. Inventory Map.

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Gravity Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2020

Leveraging the power of data ensures you not only know where your inventory is but also the status of all the components and products en route from manufacturer to the final destination at any given time. overall environmental/health status of cargo. key milestone event insights. This time should be NOW! essential data.

Real-time Visibility 52

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Adexa

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

They are putting tremendous amount of pressure on the producers and manufacturers to deliver or die. This could have enormous implications in reducing inventory and delivering sooner to the end customers. Compare these events that are high cost and low frequency to the ones which are low cost and high frequency.

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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. Similarly, factories in areas of Shanghai , Shenzhen and Jalin provinces have had to restrict workers to manufacturing campuses in order to maintain operations. Because of this, both Inventory Costs (91.0)

Global Transportation 52

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. The company saw huge inventory and other factory investment losses in the explosion. Tianjin is considered the fourth largest global port in terms of cargo throughput. Cut Downs and Losses.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Recent inventory corrections have caused carrier volumes to stagnate, frustrating carriers and highlighting hopes for volume normaliza t ion in 2023. YoY Volume Lapses Worry Air Cargo Companies. A step away from a normal holiday peak season , air cargo volumes and rates have continued to fall.

Turkey 52

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 14, 2020

and globally, staying close to our contract carriers and discussing continuity plans in the event shipping trajectories need to be adjusted due to disruptions or closures at any ports. We continue to see elevated cases in developed nations that have a heavy reliance on manufacturing outside of the U.S., Assessment of inventory levels.

Supply Chain Planning 44

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Whether through air cargo shipments or sprinter van moves, expedited freight options will get your product to its end destination much faster than other traditional modes. Without that shipment, your co-manufacturer will be forced to shut down the production line, costing you thousands in charges and lost revenue.

Freight 52

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Talking Logistics

JULY 10, 2015

Flextronics Unveils Flex Pulse™ — A Software-Based, Real Time, Comprehensive Mobile View Into Supply Chain Events. Wal-Mart taps manufacturer database to aid U.S. UPS Tests Electric Cargo Bike in Basel. reshoring drive (Reuters). West Coast Ports’ Import Share Falls in Wake of Slowdown (WSJ – sub.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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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. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder.

Material Savings 52

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

More findings on the cloud cargo transportation and warehouse management systems you may discover on the web. Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply. She is also an honored and welcomed guest at world-renowned events like "World economic forum" and "Software Global."

Logistics Network Optimization Software 200

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

Businesses must take advantage of innovations to provide visibility of inventory management to prepare for the worst and consistently deliver the best. The danger becomes increasingly frequent as more companies rely on electronic parts for manufacturing consumer products. Major Disruptive Events. Preparation is essential.

Supply Chain Software 52

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

Businesses must take advantage of innovations to provide visibility of inventory management to prepare for the worst and consistently deliver the best. The danger becomes increasingly frequent as more companies rely on electronic parts for manufacturing consumer products. Major Disruptive Events. Preparation is essential.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Real-time cargo tracking and monitoring improves in-transit visibility Today the true visibility into the movement of goods is still minimal and mostly done via processes heavily dependent on phone calls and email communication. Data about the status of assets is only recorded when goods reach certain checkpoints.

Real-time Visibility 40

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

You also gain the potential for competitive advantages such as hosting or attending events in the community, and being able to easily visit customer facilities (and vice versa). Highways, ports and air cargo hubs can all yield benefits in this area, and every mile makes a difference. 5 Sweeping Manufacturing Technology Trends!

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

A series of unfortunate events. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. More time and energy is spent on forecasts to reduce inventory that is no longer in use. In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring green and sustainable raw materials. Sustainable warehousing.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 14, 2016

A couple of months ago, I went to an interesting event dedicated to creating a digitalized factory of the future. Given that it took place in Japan, I imagined quite an animated discussion around making another leap in the manufacturing of things. Cement companies plan resupply of their inventories in the silos based on demand history.

Internet of things 120

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2017

FOCUS brings retail, warehouse and manufacturing professionals together to share best practices and hear how industry leaders are delivering real results with the help of JDA’s innovations. The Kenco drone will be enclosed by cargo netting and the use case will provide requests for various activities that a drone can accomplish.

Innovation 40

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BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2017

FOCUS brings retail, warehouse and manufacturing professionals together to share best practices and hear how industry leaders are delivering real results with the help of JDA’s innovations. The Kenco drone will be enclosed by cargo netting and the use case will provide requests for various activities that a drone can accomplish.

Innovation 40

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Fluctuations in oil prices and oil supply disruptions are majorly caused by political events, supply pipeline issues or weather problems. For example: high or low product demand, excess inventory holding, product distribution. Being an unanticipated event, they found it very difficult to find alternate suppliers for their products.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

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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. Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The lockdowns certainly closed manufacturing plants and distribution centres. Because of a lack of shipping containers as well as ocean going carrier capacity, Coke has chartered bulk shipping vessels to transport their manufacturing materials. If you can’t get your goods to market long enough you won’t have a business.

Sourcing Strategies 90

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Weather event. Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, drug manufacturing plants were faced with production delays, fueling nationwide shortages of basic medicines. Potential Sources of Disruption. Unplanned IT or telecommunications outage. Cyberattack and data breach. Loss of talent/skills. Case Studies.

Pharmaceutical 94

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Ports in the United States, The Netherlands, Britain, France, and elsewhere have reported a drop in cargo volumes ranging from around 5 percent in January to an estimated 25 percent in February. It adds that while all its manufacturing partner sites in that country have reopened, they are ramping up more slowly than expected.

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Savi

MARCH 14, 2019

Beneficial Cargo Owners, or BCOs, openly said shipping price increases are necessary for carriers to stay profitable. The more precise the ETAs, the more accurate the product forecasts, which protects companies from over- or under-planning inventory, missed sales, and late shipments and deliveries.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

While the industry continues to be rocked by world events, uncertainty has become the new normal. Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. Will the supply chain ever catch a break?

Material Savings 207

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