Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 13, 2022

Well, there are a number of different types of supply chain fraud that impact global supply chains, from the procurement of materials to the end delivery of a product. When we think of fraud in the supply chains, often we think about organized cargo theft. Stock rooms, warehouses and any inventory holding points. Systems access.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Global Trade Authority Rob Garrison, CEO and Co-Founder of Mercado Labs, shares insights from over 30 years of supply chain experience working with a variety of Fortune 500 companies. Here, he explains what caused current global supply chain disruptions, and shares the five steps needed to overcome today’s supply chain issues.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The low rates that triggered Hanjin’s bankruptcy in 2017 quickly became a thing of the past, as surging demand, congestion, and a litany of global shipping catastrophes pushed ocean freight rates into the stratosphere. While high, the shipping costs typically paled in comparison to the lost sales due to inventory shortages. Signup Now.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

It took time for the situation to normalize, especially for complex products like semiconductors that require a lot of moving parts in the global supply chain. Just when it seemed that 2024 would be a very welcome year of “normal” supply chains, the Red Sea crisis proved that for global supply chains, there is no such thing.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 17, 2016

Industry analysts have pointed out an obvious fit with inventory optimization. If retailers optimize their inventory—dynamically aligning their supply chains to changing customer preferences and behavior—they can position inventory to satisfy demand at the lowest possible cost.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. “We feel good about the composition of our inventory. It's been difficult to plan inventory flow with much precision.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

The global supply chain is routinely beset by challenges, both large and small, but the past couple of years have delivered a string of significant logistics disruptions that have threatened to upend the tightly choreographed dance of global freight transportation. In the U.S.,

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Automation, cargo tracking, robotics, and remote fleet management are all examples of how IoT can be used to harness organizational data and gain insights into key processes. DB Schenker is leveraging sensor data from cargo in transit to monitor and control high-value shipments or sensitive shipments, such as with cold chain logistics.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

2021 was a difficult year in global logistics due to ongoing volatility. As we approach another potentially volatile year, I wanted to provide key strategies for global shippers to consider. Currently, many ocean carriers are looking to move more IPI (interior point intermodal) cargo versus focusing on port-to-port.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In today’s interconnected world, the distribution industry has become increasingly complex and reliant on technology to manage inventory, track shipments, and communicate with suppliers and customers. Additionally, the global nature of supply chains means that companies are increasingly exposed to cyber threats from overseas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Inventories at U.S. So, wish me luck in securing authentic University Blue Jordan IVs. And now on to this week’s logistics news. general merchandise stores expanded 1.2

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

u can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. companies with global operations, one of the most effective global value chain strategies and supply chain strategies is to mitigate risk by shipping smarter. Once the cargo has shipped, there is no “backsies.” And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In a recent global survey conducted by our team, shippers reported congestion and capacity as their main pain points in today’s ocean environment. While the transit time was longer, with the right planning, they were able to build the appropriate amount of inventory before making the adjustments—and in return reaped some cost savings. .

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 5, 2020

Omnichannel business models often lead to more complicated global supply chains. With the main focus on maximizing time and cost efficiencies, cargo risk management is often skipped over despite being a critical step in protecting your company. . The risk of delays and lost cargo are real. What risk does your cargo face?

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Supply Chain Matters once again highlights some positive news for global supply chain management teams, specifically transportation and logistics related teams. The post Report That Global Ocean Container Rates on the Decline first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management. Added Perspectives.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 16, 2022

As many countries around the world enforce economic sanctions against Russia, global logistics networks are struggling to isolate Russian products while still ensuring inventory availability. But, as the conflict approaches the four-month mark, the impacts are spreading and intensifying. Untangling Multiple Tiers of Suppliers.

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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. Global Wide Production Activity. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Forecasting Shipping Delays; Cargo Swamps Airports; Alibaba’s Challenge. Emirates Airlines’ cargo operations at Dubai International Airport in February. Airfreight operations aren’t providing shippers much relief from global supply-chain hardships. retailers’ inventory-to-sales ratio in August, down from 1.11

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

The port handles about 11 million tons of cargo per year, including automobiles, containers, coal, and farm products. A redundant supply chain has spare or backup capacity, such as inventory, equipment, facilities, and suppliers, that can be activated or mobilized in case of disruptions.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. Background. Prediction Background. Technology where it existed is quite dated.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2021

Seventy-one percent of the surface of our “blue planet” is covered by oceans which is also reflected in the fact that 80% of goods are moved via sea transportation within the global supply chain [1]. Apart from the environmental consequences of sea and air pollution, they also affect global trade. Cargo transfer requirements.

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Global Trade Management

JUNE 29, 2023

Did you know that global supply chains are in disarray, with a whopping $15 trillion at stake and escalating disruptions? These innovations allow for a comprehensive assessment of risks by viewing the supply chain through the lens of the cargo itself. It's like having a GPS tracker on every item, except it's even smarter!

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an added dimension to our monthly summary of global supply chain activity trending and implications. In a prior published commentary, we provided highlights of March and Q1-2022 global production indices along with their implications. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

The supply chain industry is on a years-long digital transformation journey, and one of the key objectives that industry leaders almost universally aim to achieve is true end-to-end (E2E) visibility across their complex global networks of suppliers, partners and customers. Global supply chains are mind-bogglingly complex.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Vendor Managed Inventory. Global Trade Svcs. Inventory Management. Global Trade Management (GTM). Global Expansion. Transportation Services. Small Package. Less Than Truckload (LTL). Intermodal. Dedicated Contract Carriage. Field Acquisition. Equipment / Drivers. Final Mile. Warehousing Services. Cross-docking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

With the lack of drivers and trucks picking up cargo, this is also causing U.S. According to the CBRE Global E-commerce Outlook 2021 report , e-commerce growth will require another 330 million square feet of warehouse space in the United States by 2025. Do you have real-time visibility into your orders, inventory, and shipments?

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 12, 2018

This week: how expectations for rapid delivery are driving competition in the air cargo space; the growing driver shortage in the trucking industry; how in-store mobility could help boost retail sales; the startup business behind reducing food waste; and how the Internet of Things (IoT) will impact the supply chain.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 21, 2021

Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) Although not yet widely adopted, AGVs, as potential substitutes for forklifts, promise to revolutionize the way cargo is transported inside and outside the warehouse. According to Mordor Intelligence, the global automated guided vehicle market was worth USD $2.41 billion by 2026.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 12, 2018

This week: how expectations for rapid delivery are driving competition in the air cargo space; the growing driver shortage in the trucking industry; how in-store mobility could help boost retail sales; the startup business behind reducing food waste; and how the Internet of Things (IoT) will impact the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

The global pandemic has created a watershed moment for global supply chains. China increased its lead in global parcel volume in 2019, shipping more than 63 billion parcels last year, representing 26% YoY growth and making up substantially more than half of global parcel volume. That’s not just limited to the US.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. companies with global operations, one of the most effective ways to mitigate risk is to ship smarter. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Since early 2020, global trade has been buffeted by waves of increased customer demand, supply chain challenges, and constant uncertainty and volatility. But then global freight kicked in. . In other words, everyone has been paying for the global supply chain challenges. It’s the fear of disappearing customer appetite.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Malcolm McLean spurred the global shipping revolution when he had to wait too long for his cotton bales to be unloaded. Now that’s an ROI!

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

” Salesforce also observed consumers looking for more deals this holiday season and expects global discount rates to rise to 19% in October and peak at 29% during Cyber Week. . We think that's a consequence of inventory levels generally normalizing and how many of our customers are approaching the holiday season.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

and global wide headlines, not only for the significance of such a tragedy, but as a fresh reminder that events of such magnitude are now part of the landscape of supply chain and logistics risk. Coast Guard authorities are assured that the bridge debris and/or underwater obstacles are sufficiently cleared for cargo ship navigation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But Molex, a global electronics and connectivity solutions company, has been investing in their intelligent digital supply chain strategy to improve their supply chain agility and customer experience. The Molex global supply chain is complex. The planners could choose to switch cargo from a slow-moving ship to air, for example.

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