Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 10, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based blog readership. Carlsberg AS , among others.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 29, 2021

As most adults know, constipation involves the difficult passage of necessary items through the tail end of the body’s supply chain. Nearly a week ago, a cargo ship — which if it stood on its end would be taller than either the Empire State Building or Eiffel Tower — ran aground in the canal completely blocking the waterway.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights two rather significant developments, one involving Amazon , the other CH Robinson , that have occurred in the last 24 hour news cycle. According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal , Mr. Anderson does not plan to be considered for the permanent CEO position according to the SEC filing.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Forecasting Shipping Delays; Cargo Swamps Airports; Alibaba’s Challenge. A growing number of logistics operators and industry observers see the snarls bottling up supply chains this year extending deep into 2022. Emirates Airlines’ cargo operations at Dubai International Airport in February. Sourcing Journal).

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In this February 10, 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech we highlight news related to Shopify and Flexport , as well as Frieghtos , each in the transportation and logistics visibility tech segment. The tech company reportedly raised $80 million in the transaction. All rights reserved.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Over the past couple of years, we have published many blog posts and produced several video episodes on supply chain digital transformation (see our archives ). Once complete, P&G said its new supply chain will enable 80% of U.S. production to reach stores within 24 hours.”. so that it can reach 90% of the U.S.

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Resilinc

JULY 6, 2021

importers of containerized goods, they may get priority access to containers and space on cargo ships,” according to Reuters. The Wall Street Journal reported in mid-June that off-highway vehicle maker Polaris was adapting to parts and materials shortages by shifting their product mix on a daily basis. The post Ho Ho No!

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2021

For shippers, understanding what’s impacting the LTL market and how it affects traditional approaches to LTL transportation management is critical to maintaining supply chain efficiency. Journal of Commerce ,? Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 4, 2022

A similar story could be told for manufacturing industries whose supply chains extend into Florida. By contrast, OEMs that had mapped their supply chains on their own or with a supply chain risk management firm such as Resilinc had a much more complete picture of how Ian could affect their supplies and revenues.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 12, 2018

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. The battle for air cargo space. The growing need to support rapid delivery is driving greater demand for air cargo shipments, reports The Wall Street Journal. The impact of IoT on the supply chain.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 12, 2018

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. The battle for air cargo space. The growing need to support rapid delivery is driving greater demand for air cargo shipments, reports The Wall Street Journal. The impact of IoT on the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 19, 2022

Crazy Cargo Theft from Trains in LA. Wall Street Journal Reduce 2022 Growth Estimate. Procter and Gamble Sees Rising Costs, Price Hikes. Oil Prices Up and Up Some More

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2019

There are undoubtedly moments when risk managers would like to “take a knee” in order to find respite from the risks their supply chains face. The report points to potential vulnerabilities in a significant percentage of global supply chains. First, supply chains have grown complex and global.

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DAT Solutions

JULY 30, 2015

Jeff Tucker 's guest column in yesterday's Wall Street Journal pointed to the pivotal role of technology, including DAT Load Boards , in freight logistics today. Jeff also highlighted the contribution of freight brokers to the efficient movement of cargo.

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Kinaxis

JULY 24, 2015

And whether you realize it or not, the garment industry supply chain is changing – both for the better and for the worse. A recent Wall Street Journal article reveals African nations such as Ethiopia may soon be added to that list thanks to their lack of minimum wage regulations.

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Blame it on the overall problems that supply chains are currently experiencing. However, one survey respondent commented, “Supply chain challenges will likely keep holiday sales below expectations, which will also impact potential returns.” Wait a minute. What’s going on here?

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. Blain notes, “[The] first 10-stop, 70-km (43-mile) series of underground tunnels [are] scheduled to begin taking cargo in 2031.” ”[4] The Swiss vision will take some time to become a reality.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. Blain notes, “[The] first 10-stop, 70-km (43-mile) series of underground tunnels [are] scheduled to begin taking cargo in 2031.” ”[4] The Swiss vision will take some time to become a reality.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. What 2016 Supply Chain Trends to you expect to see?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2017

Many of these advancements were expected to bring substantial investment into supply chains, and they did just that. But, you need to understand where the investments focused, how they relate to improving supply chains and why they are essential to omnichannel logistics solutions. How Machines “Talk” Expanded.

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Cathy Roberson

JULY 10, 2021

President Biden’s July 9th Executive Order , Promoting Competition in the American Economy, created quite a stir in the supply chain community regarding the potential impact on the ocean freight and railroad markets. Supply chains are not linear.

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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. As supply chain logistics and transportation teams are keenly aware, rates peaked to more than $20,000 per container for both routes at this time last year.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

There is also a list of great logistics blogs and supply chain websites. Air Cargo World - aircargoworld.com. Air Cargo – How it Works - air-cargo-how-it-works.blogspot.com/. Commercial Carrier Journal – ccjdigital.com. Journal of Commerce – joc.com. Supply Chain Websites.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said it could take up to eight weeks for the port to resume normal operations again, while other industry professionals believe it could take some ports up to six months , The Wall Street Journal reported. Standoff to Affect the Supply Chain? Roughly half of all U.S.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said it could take up to eight weeks for the port to resume normal operations again, while other industry professionals believe it could take some ports up to six months , The Wall Street Journal reported. Standoff to Affect the Supply Chain? Roughly half of all U.S.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses in the Middle East fared well in facing supply chain risks compared to those from other regions, despite reportedly facing a high number of logistics shocks as seen in Africa. They have started earmarking their investments for food supply chain networks since the pandemic.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

If you’re like me, staying up to date on supply chain news is critical. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Today’s Top Supply Chain and Logistics News From WSJ.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 19, 2021

Busy times for all of us and in particular supply chain managers who are dealing with capacity constraints, delays, the rise of e-commerce, forecasting in this crazy environment, identifying and analyzing data, and putting the data to use in strategies. “Customers want data,” Ron said.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 13, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a recent technology provider survey indicating that there appears to be little signs of traditional second-half peak period demand for container shipments. Background In a prior Supply Chain Matters commentary published in May , we highlighted that the U.S. All rights reserved.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 2, 2021

Welcome to Rethinking Supply Chains by me, Cathy Roberson. I write for publications such as the Journal of Commerce and Air Cargo World. I also do random supply chain projects for folks. How supply chains are evolving has always fascinated me so I plan to focus on this in upcoming posts.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

With a holiday weekend upon us, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Retailers Seek U.S. GE Acquires Top Supply Chain Software Provider ShipXpress to Expand Digital Rail Offerings. Help With Shipping Crisis (WSJ – sub. Hanjin handles about 7.8

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 14, 2022

Cargo vessels, planes, and semi-trucks portray freight transportation as they cross great distances to get loads to their final destination. Among the vast amount of documentation required to keep the supply chain running, few bring more apprehension than the carrier claims process. dollars in 2021.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 30, 2021

Supply Chain Implications Smaller stores typically mean less inventory. Stores will need to be proactive in their supply chain capabilities, taking advantage of data from technology systems, analyzing it to understand customers’ wants and needs. I’m also an analyst at the Journal of Commerce.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

It was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, with robots and weak freight demand dominating the headlines. Air cargo firms feel the pressure from plunge in freight prices (Reuters). Honeywell To Acquire Intelligrated, A Leader In Supply Chain And Warehouse Automation Technologies.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

Droughts may cause geopolitic problems in the supply chain. While technology and experience provide companies with supply chain logistics management solutions to streamline data processes, the modern world also offers unique challenges and increasing causes for concern. Hershey is a U.S. Major Disruptive Events.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

Droughts may cause geopolitic problems in the supply chain. While technology and experience provide companies with supply chain logistics management solutions to streamline data processes, the modern world also offers unique challenges and increasing causes for concern. Hershey is a U.S. Major Disruptive Events.

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