The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport.

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Global Trade Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

This highlights the growing importance of traceability in meeting consumer demands and building trust in the food industry. It ensures adherence to quality control procedures and enables real-time monitoring of inventory levels. Companies can gain comprehensive visibility into their supply chains by employing this method.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The unprecedented cargo logjams off the southern California coast wreaking havoc on supply chains show no signs of waning. Just two days before Thanksgiving, FreightWaves reported an “all-time-high 93 ships” were waiting there. Requirements to manage carrier invoices and other transactions grow in stride. They face higher costs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In a global supply chain, two factors are constantly changing: the need to meet tight deadlines and the need to keep up with the competition. Refrigerated transport can help you meet these needs by allowing you to move goods quickly and efficiently. It’s Offering Unprecedented High-Speed Transport Worldwide.

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Procurement Academy

AUGUST 10, 2021

What defines this approach is “flexibility” to right-size inventory, fitting the demands of the market in a specified time, enhancing the logistics service processes, and increasing the elasticity of the logistics process to respond to market instabilities profitably. What is elastic logistics?

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

You can hear the full interview with Conor in our podcast series, Ship Happens. . Between September 2019 and September 2021, the cost of shipping a 40’ container from China to the US West Coast had increased from $1,500 to $20,586. Today, in Q4 of 2022, supply chain issues stemming from COVID-related shipping challenges have eased.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Those shipments can move directly to customers or move to several regional distribution centers (DCs) that serve as forward inventory locations and consolidation hubs servicing customers and channel partners. In one major case in 2017, the Hanjin Shipping company was declared bankrupt by South Korean courts. But they were very basic.

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ShipBob

MARCH 28, 2024

ShipBob specializes in simplifying this process, helping businesses avoid the common pitfalls of international shipping. This method is key for businesses looking to manage inventory flexibly and save on upfront costs. This process can lead to savings on shipping and handling costs and streamline the logistics process.

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Freight Center

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

But businesses everywhere face challenges to meet their consumers’ high shipping expectations effectively this time of year. Know holiday shipping dates. Time is of the essence if you want to effectively ship during the holiday season. Ship Smarter. You can’t ship effectively when you go over budget!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

It means being able to see where a shipment or an order is while it’s in transit — whether on a truck, a railcar, an ocean liner or a cargo plane — anywhere in the world. Data on ocean shipments, for example, is generally available across the globe, due primarily to greater standardization in ocean shipping.

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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. These materials were then transferred to barges and rail cars for delivery, and finally to terminals where they were packaged into shipping containers for final delivery by rail.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

IDC also forecasts that by 2023, 30 percent of Asian enterprises will ship freight using a SaaS-enabled platform, resulting in improved efficiencies in load matching and reduced shipping costs. Dynamic routing has empowered logistics providers to consider plans B, C and D, offering alternative options of ocean and air freight cargo.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

It appears that operational and procurement risks for beneficial cargo owners or shippers, in the short term, are minimal. The areas that will be deliberated in future articles are ocean shipping market landscape, freight procurement, reliability & visibility and the competitive landscape.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 19, 2020

Less than container load (LCL) shipping is rapidly becoming a go-to service option for businesses seeking help in a complex global logistics industry. As COVID-19 affected businesses around the world, the need for expedited LCL shipping grew significantly. The right level of LCL shipping expertise. Reduced costs.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ? Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.? Limited available real estate has further led to challenges as construction came to a halt in the past year.?

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Shipsy

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Meeting Customer Service Standards. Larger than life manufacturing brands that have high standards of product & service quality to meet. Now this may sound simple but takes a lot of planning because any delay or overburdened inventory can impact the company by millions of dollars in just a quarter. Impact on costing.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Prime Membership: Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering benefits such as free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and exclusive deals. With a wide array of products stored in its fulfillment centers, Amazon can consolidate orders and optimize its inventory management systems.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

At year-end, we typically see a jump in demand as shippers meet quarter-end quotas and prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year, during which many factories in China shut down. Currently, many ocean carriers are looking to move more IPI (interior point intermodal) cargo versus focusing on port-to-port. In fact, C.H.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case inventory strategies. . Running a JIC strategy, companies risk tying up working capital in inventory, but the risk of stockouts is lower. Disadvantages.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 26, 2019

Reducing or eliminating inventory carrying costs, along with out of stocks using detailed analysis tactics had been the goal for many. Today, consumer expectations for next day (or even same day) delivery can place undue pressure on an organization’s inventory strategy and existing replenishment capabilities. Robinson—come in.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 26, 2019

Reducing or eliminating inventory carrying costs, along with out of stocks using detailed analysis tactics had been the goal for many. Today, consumer expectations for next day (or even same day) delivery can place undue pressure on an organization’s inventory strategy and existing replenishment capabilities. Robinson—come in.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. To meet customers’ growing expectations for personalized offerings, the typical company’s product lines have grown exponentially.

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Precoro

APRIL 18, 2023

Cargo Status Current information about the location and status of cargo is the first pillar of supply chain visibility. In order to plan inventory and estimate cash flow, companies should know when to expect shipments to arrive, when to pre-order the next one, and how to budget the payments.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

That results in responsive supply chains that meet customer needs, regardless of changing conditions. 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.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Higher container costs , resulting in container-by-container decisions on what to ship. Labor shortages , impeding the ability to get cargo unloaded, loaded, or moved. Many either couldn’t meet the pressured timings else they couldn’t get hold of raw materials to make the end-products. . And suppliers simply couldn’t cope.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In March of 2021 we heard about Logistics when a ship blocked passage through the Suez Canal. In the second half of 2021 we heard about the enormous log jam for overseas shipping in ports around the world. Early on the Suez Canal ship blockage caused pervasive delays in the delivery of goods.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

Import space out of Asia to the US continues to be tight, and thanks to positive retail sales, retailers are having to quickly restock to ensure they have enough inventory. It is continually important to be proactive about identifying capacity trends and daily shipping reality. Getting Ahead with Export Space.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

In today’s blog we’re taking a look at what this means for shipping costs, and how retailers can fortify their operations against price hikes. Why are shipping costs growing? Response of shipping companies. Shipping costs hit an all-time high earlier this year. Fuel accounts for about 21 percent of carrier expenses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Global trade has eased as warehouse inventories of retailers and manufacturers remain elevated,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said. Amazon has started increasing the free shipping minimum to $35 for non-Prime members in some markets, according to notices on its website, as the company looks for more ways to cut costs.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Fortunately, Port Tampa Bay—Florida’s largest—reopened last Friday, welcoming ships carrying fuel as well as containers and cruise passengers, according to Tampa Bay Business Journal. While ports re-opening is good news for supply chains, not all shippers will share the shipping capacity equally.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 20, 2020

UPS and FedEx both have released statements professing their need to continue shipping as an essential business, but it will be harder for smaller, more local carriers to keep up with their pace. This is a stunning turn of events as it is the first cargo-only flight for American Airlines in 36 years, carrying medical supplies, mail for U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Capacity is hard to find in this lane, and the busiest time of the year for air shipping is just ahead. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), air cargo demands grew at double the rate of capacity in 2017. We recommend taking the following steps when we work with shipping customers: Take an inventory.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

What’s becoming clear, however, is that digital supply chain transformation is not enough; companies also have to transform their physical supply chain networks to adequately meet the more demanding challenges and opportunities before them. Once complete, P&G said its new supply chain will enable 80% of U.S.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Whether you need to move production-critical ingredients to keep your operation humming or need to get product to an important customer ahead of an initial launch, a true expedited freight solutions provider can help you get your freight where it needs to go to meet delivery expectations. What to Consider When Shipping Expedited.

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Cathy Roberson

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The introduction of Amazon Prime and its free two-day shipping perk in 2005 drew many consumers to online shopping. It forced many competitors of Amazon also to offer free shipping to keep pace with the e-commerce behemoth. Much of the rising number of deliveries to customers’ homes is likely due to free shipping.

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Freight Center

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The shipping industry is always guaranteed to be kept on its toes when it comes to Black Friday and Cyber Monday logistics. But just how are companies impacted in the way they set up their shipping departments during the busiest weekend in e-commerce? Supply and Demand.

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