The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Until recently, most businesses saw commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, as a charitable move that lowers returns on investment. Armed with better data, companies can develop accurate supply and demand forecasting models, localise the procurement of resources and restructure contracts.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

It has been further spurred by the trend of nearshoring over the last decade, as American companies have relocated their manufacturing facilities to Mexico to take advantage of a skilled workforce, improving infrastructure, and proximity to the United States. Understand the 3-Legged Freight Movements at the Border. For example, a U.S.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Entering its eighth year, Multimodal has grown to become the UK and Ireland’s premier freight transport and logistics event. Manufacturers. Government/Military. Government/Military. Date: 28 – 30 April 2014. Venue: NEC Birmingham. Organiser: Clarion Events. URL: www.multimodal.org.uk. Wholesalers. Agents/Distributors.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 26, 2017

Amazon is even entering the transportation space, signing agreements with the Air Transport Services Group and the Chinese government to enter into the freight cargo business – effectively cutting out the middleman.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 30, 2021

Following an unprecedented downturn, the freight market has posted an almost full calendar year of impressive growth spurred by demand from a few sectors of the domestic economy. The second half of the past quarter was highly atypical and posted freight volumes that vastly exceeded those generally seen during peak season.

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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.” Shipping Overseas Anyone who has shipped freight by air or sea can attest to the fact that international shipping is complex — in no small part because of the rules and regulations around certain goods. In 2017, the U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

Over the past several months, China has been the main source for PPE. So, it’s important you’re up to date on the latest regulations to avoid your freight being held up. Policy 12 created a white and blacklist of manufacturers and suppliers. Metered freight solutions. Exporting PPE from China.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

We had a hangover from the pandemic: Which led to continued inventory shortages, closures of manufacturing plants in China, congested ports, and underemployment. Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine. Cargo capacity exacerbated inventory shortages in the first half of 2023.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Freight Companies Scramble to Reroute Goods in Wake of Harvey (WSJ – sub. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. UK government announces funding for truck platooning trials (Automotive Logistics). Transplace Selects New Equity Partner TPG Capital. Convey Closes $8.25

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Risks exist in land, air and ocean freight. Poor grasp of hazards in your supply chain will increase freight spend and diminish brand value. Political and Government Changes. Maintain a stricter level of compliance in operations, even if governments allow for a less-stringent approach. They’re inevitable and unavoidable.

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Savi

MAY 28, 2020

government agencies and allied partners with state-of-the-art global asset tracking and in-transit visibility hardware, software and integration services. million are the first large-scale purchases of the new Savi PDK III. Contingency Planning & Coronavirus: Overcoming Manufacturing Supply Chain Disruption During a Pandemic.

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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.” Anyone who has shipped freight by air or sea can attest to the fact that international shipping is complex — in no small part because of the rules and regulations around certain goods. In the current political climate, U.S.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Manufacturing in Belgium. Typical manufacturing products made in Belgium include engineering and metal products, automobile assemblies, transportation equipment, scientific and precision instruments, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, glass, petroleum and food and beverages. Manufacturing accounts for about 22 percent of the GDP.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Some US manufacturers, however, have resorted to airlifting supplies from China at a premium price. These smart operators include: John Deere: The agricultural vehicle manufacturer says it expects to spend $40 million (USD) on expedited freight to ensure there is no disruption in supply. The Electronics Industry.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I spent time at the conference listening to members’ research needs and, best of all, their willingness to share data so that we can size the total, global, and regional returns market, figure out the average returns volume by type of business (retailer, manufacturer, etc.), by industry and lots more. collecting more than 2.5

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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.” Shipping Overseas Anyone who has shipped freight by air or sea can attest to the fact that international shipping is complex — in no small part because of the rules and regulations around certain goods. By Ali Hasan Raza.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

It is important to note that this is primarily an industry generated report from that of government generated. American imports of Mexican manufactured goods grew a staggering 26 percent according to the Kearney Reshoring Index.” Background As our readership is likely aware, this report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Of the total U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

Part of this decrease may be attributed to temporary declining freight volumes as regions in Asia continue to deal with COVID-19 related suspensions of production, shipping or transport operations. In February, a new Stage I Measure was introduced, which tracks that average period from cargo ready to origin port departure.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

It is important to note that this is primarily an industry generated report from that of government generated. Acknowledgement was made that rates are at historically high levels, with trans- Pacific freight costs rising by 200 percent in 2021 and with trans- Atlantic costs rising by 100 percent. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

” I do not believe in big government and I hate politics. Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. Freight Rates 2019-2021. Chinese Lunar New Year in the face of a new pandemic lays before us. I expect disruption.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

Drennan struggled to obtain a driver’s license from the Railroad Commission in charge of regulating motor-freight at the time, allegedly because of her hearing loss, though Drennan believed it to be related to her gender. We’re looking for alternative components in terms of manufacturers. The new pool, to be known as SACP 3.0,

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

This should serve as a general framework to source products from different countries according to their strengths. Customs and Border Protection enforces hundreds of laws for 40 other government agencies! We’ve got a great guide on sourcing products from China , for example. Manufacturers vs Trading Companies.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, consumer purchases, manufacturing, housing, and exports contributed to a 4% increase in GDP in the second quarter, following a 2.1% While that number is a bit disappointing, there was a whopping 14% increase in purchases of durable goods, and non-durable goods increased 1.9%.

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

This should serve as a general framework to source products from different countries according to their strengths. Customs and Border Protection enforces hundreds of laws for 40 other government agencies! We’ve got a great guide on sourcing products from China , for example. Manufacturers vs Trading Companies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2013

Successful international shipping requires a good understanding of cargo and container shipping basics. When large cargo pieces have to be transported by sea, the best and most cost-effective way to transport them is through cargo and container shipping companies. Cargo and Container Shipping Basics. Vehicle Shipping.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In Part Two of this blog series , we provided highlights our third prediction, that supply chain management teams will continue to exercise more direct control of direct materials sourcing, and these efforts will be a prominent element of business strategy for CSCO ’s and CPO ’s this year. billion relative to its initial 2023 business plan.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Kane Is Able Purchases Vintners Logistics. For the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, October’s total cargo volume broke the all-time record for the month. and Two Important Questions About the Future of Freight Moves. is working with the Rwandan government to deliver blood and vaccines by drone on demand.”

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

” I do not believe in big government and I hate politics. Returning containers is an ongoing issue resulting in some manufacturers investigating a return to break-bulk shipping (container free). Freight Rates 2019-2021. Chinese Lunar New Year in the face of a new pandemic lays before us. I expect disruption.

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RFgen

JANUARY 5, 2015

According to Spend Matters, there are many challenges having to do with visibility that those who manufacture food products need to address. Additionally, the fuel coming out of cargo ships is much more harmful to the environment than regular gasoline burnt by cars. The food supply chain is tricky. A Final Issue with Visibility.

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RFgen

JANUARY 5, 2015

According to Spend Matters, there are many challenges having to do with visibility that those who manufacture food products need to address. Additionally, the fuel coming out of cargo ships is much more harmful to the environment than regular gasoline burnt by cars. The food supply chain is tricky. A Final Issue with Visibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. Three major US drug distributors have requested the government to expand the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain network as the country strives to immunize its population against the novel coronavirus as quickly as possible. Truck driver shortage varies by segment.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Manufacturers know all the issues: U.S. A lack of railcars to move cargo from the ports is adding more delays. Because import freight is sitting on docks longer and warehouses receiving containers are backlogged, we’re also seeing a shortage of containers and chassis to move containers. Federal Government Actions.

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20Cube Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Every country has their own laws as outlined by the government and the shipping companies as well as freight forwarders should be aware of it and keep a tab on the new laws related to customs so as not to skip any mandatory document while in international trade. Purchase order is issued before completing the sales transaction.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. FedEx also plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery, partnering with Elroy Air. Walgreens to offer Wing drone delivery in suburban Dallas. Mexican factories gain in supply chain revamps.

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