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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

In the early morning hours of April 26, at approximately 1:35am, a cargo ship leaving Baltimore Harbor struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, triggering a catastrophic collapse of the 1.6-mile-long mile-long span. The collapse sent vehicles and people plunging into the water.

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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Shaman

More and more cargo shifted to ocean transport until the container imbalances resulted in issues with “rolling the freight” from ship to ship despite confirmed bookings. Watermelon Metrics Don’t Drive The Right Results. I love the metaphor of watermelon metrics. What are functional metrics?

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DB Schenker – Singapore: A Vital Node in Singapore’s Logistics Ecosystem

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Typically, 45% to 50% of cargo is carried in belly holds of aircraft. DB Schenker’s strong network of multimodal solutions also helped mitigate the impacts of black swan events like the incident at the Suez Canal. Singapore’s Status a Global Hub. From its peak, 97% flight capacity was reduced from Singapore Airlines.

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10 Critical Components for Your Freight RFP Checklist

GlobalTranz

The past two years of volatility have many logistics leaders evolving from an annual Request for Proposal or freight (RFP) event to quarterly or more frequently to accommodate the changing supply chain landscape. Given these disruptions, supply chain resiliency will be a critical factor in ensuring the success of your network.

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Key Tools and Technologies to Build the Warehouse of the Future

DELMIA Quintiq

In this new, connected world, the Warehouse of the Future is about achieving key operational metrics and exceeding customer service requirements more profitably while supporting sustainability goals. for location, humidity, temperature) that are interconnected across digital networks. billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD $14.18

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2022: A Look in the Rearview Mirror–Part I

American Global Logistics

Supply chains are still plagued by external events over which they have little control. We’ll look back to events in 2022 that show this transition and transformation in the making. Geopolitical events weighed heavily on supply chains in 2022, promoting volatility and uncertainty. Its long-term impact remains unclear.

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The Top Finance Supply Chain KPIs to Measure for Shippers

Intelligent Audit

Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner , had this to say about the value supply chain KPIs and metrics. Supply chain metrics provide the vehicle to ‘look at the results’ and gauge the effectiveness of an organization’s execution strategy. Damage Rates or Cargo Loss. It also has a direct correlation to cargo loss.

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