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This Week n Logistics News (February 24 – March 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart said its suppliers have removed 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse-gas emissions from their value chains, six years ahead of the target date. This week, the company said that its suppliers have achieved that goal, working on measures such as energy efficiency, packaging redesign, food-waste reduction and trucking-load optimization.

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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. The digital twin allows for internal operations as well as customers to view the various processes, along with detailed metrices throughout the facility. The compost for these gardens is from food waste generated from the staff canteen.

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The Big Dogs Are Barking: Top Shippers Eye New Strategies After Difficult Peak

Intelligent Audit

USPS Releases On-Time Performance Metrics. 2, USPS revealed its latest delivery performance metrics for the eighth week of the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023. Peak-season shippers facing an inventory backlash are beginning to question just-in-time strategies that prioritize efficiency over all other transportation metrics.

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2022: A Look in the Rearview Mirror–Part I

American Global Logistics

Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine. That exacerbated food shortages with Russia and Ukraine among the top five grain exporters. This metric, referred to as a “Frankenstat” due to its grand scope, has many critics. Cargo capacity exacerbated inventory shortages in the first half of 2023.

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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport. Establishing a robust performance monitoring system with key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics is crucial. At the heart of it all, an effective procurement strategy remains paramount.

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5 Ways to Reduce Fleet Management Costs!

Supply Chain Game Changer

It can also assist in determining specific metrics that affect the business. This is especially true for businesses such as landscaping/lawn care, pest control, food delivery or similar residentially based businesses. For those requiring ample space in their fleet vehicles, cargo vans have become immensely popular.

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The Story Continues…. Let’s Don’t Sugar Coat the Real Issue

Supply Chain Shaman

On March 16th-18th, I will be on a book tour in Europe discussing the concepts of Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. Uncategorized cargo global trade inventory ports supply chain visibility' How are you preparing? I look forward to your feedback. I hope to see you soon in my travels. Lora Cecere is the Supply Chain Shaman.