Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

You’ve seen the Suez Canal memes, you know furniture is taking way longer than usual to get to your door, and you may have even heard about Pelotons shipped by air to reduce delivery times. And it’s not just ocean freight. A third of all cargo is carried in passenger planes. Credit: Lufthansa ).

Global 397

Global Supply Chain Price Reduction Supply and Demand 397

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

It allows for better tracking of cargo and people in airports, enhanced security, and enhanced safety – just to name a few. It allows for better tracking of cargo and people in airports, enhanced security, and enhanced safety – just to name a few. It is a balancing act that usually sees our planet losing.

Price Reduction 130

Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Sourcing Strategies 130

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2021

However, at its heart, production in the Asia-Pacific region was severely curtailed for a period of time for issues ranging from the COVID impact on worksites to energy shortages, to port capacity limits. So, there was a supply disruption and an increase in demand hitting the market at the same time.

Supply Chain Software 291

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). 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. Covid-19’s Impact on the Supply Chain Crisis. AdAge ).

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 28, 2020

Air cargo article and permission to publish here provided by Ed at eleven-tenths.com. Air transport plays a critical role in getting goods to cross vast distances in a short space of time, which is essential where the goods in question are perishable, and where the need for them is paramount. Why does air transport matter?

Cargo 52

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Associated Press reports, “Canal authorities attributed the drought to the El Niño weather phenomenon and climate change, and warned it was urgent for Panama to seek new water sources for both the canal’s operations and human consumption. As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system.

Panama 130

Panama Global Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 130

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. Dubai’s airport has seen a recent rush in cargo volume as freight forwarders switch from sea freight. ?. Trouble viewing this email? View in web browser ›. By Paul Page.

Forecasting 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

– How Logistics is Harnessing the Power of the Sun by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio We all know that our sun’s power is the main energy source for life on Earth. Sembcorp, LYS Group, Engie and JinkoSolar, are just a few players involved with solar power installation. The competition is already very mature for going solar.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Expense Reduction Supply Chain Software Logistics 130

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2022

I believe many of us are spending an abundance of time reading about the Russia-Ukraine war. For example, Volkswagen is halting production at two electric vehicle plants in Germany as a result of interruptions of components sourced from Ukraine. It is certainly worthy of our concerns as individuals. Beyond Fossil Fuels.

Ukraine 233

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

From just being environmentally friendly, it has become a holistic framework that encompasses the environment, social and corporate governance. Over the last decade, the idea of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has greatly evolved. The logistics business, is predominantly a network business driven by our employees. Photo Credit: L’Oréal.

Resource Reduction 242

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As a result of COVID, this year has seen the “normal peak” shift by at least two months (as demonstrated in the graph below) due to numerous delays in getting raw materials, production taking time to ramp back up, a lack of containers at origin, and lack of space to put them at their destination. . Image source: Bloomberg.

Supply Chain Disruption 194

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

From driver shortages to the e-commerce boom and pandemic-related lockdowns fueling unprecedented congestion, getting goods to retailers and consumers in a timely manner has never been more challenging. This is a global issue, of course, but if we just take the U.S. the coming year may look a little different regarding sustainability.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 264

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2024

It has been just over two weeks since a container ship lost power and crashed into a support pylon of Baltimore, Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early morning hours of March 26. Sadly, the death toll involving mostly construction and road maintenance personnel working on the bridge at the time of the accident has risen to 13.

Baltimore 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

alternate sourcing strategies), while others are potentially negative (e.g. We are now seeing an increase in the use of automation, not just within a TMS or WMS, but the digital coordination across all phases of logistics, from shipper to broker to carrier to warehouse. fewer commuting miles driven), some largely neutral (e.g.

Supply Chain Disruption 327

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, agility and resilience must be taken to an entirely new level post pandemic. Natural disasters. Geopolitical events. Tariffs and trade regulations. The rise of ecommerce. The growing influence of social media.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 268

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report.

Price Reduction 177

Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 177

Logility

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Better long-term planning, supply planning, and just-in-time logistics are essential to address beverage industry supply chain challenges. Data is the foundation of a successful supply chain now and will become even more valuable over time as companies lean on their decision support platforms with predictive and prescriptive analytics.

Beverage 130

Beverage Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing 130

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

At the same time, retailers seek to please customers. To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. ”[4] The Swiss vision will take some time to become a reality. On the surface, last-mile may not seem very important, but it can make up 28 percent of a shipment’s total cost.

Innovation 130

Innovation Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Supply and Demand 130

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

At the same time, retailers seek to please customers. To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. ”[4] The Swiss vision will take some time to become a reality. On the surface, last-mile may not seem very important, but it can make up 28 percent of a shipment’s total cost.

Innovation 130

Innovation Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Supply and Demand 130

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

As has been widely reported, human casualties could have been far more tragic if it were not for a mayday warning transmitted from the vessel and the efforts of bridge authorities to immediately stop all vehicular traffic just prior to the collision. The collision caused this massive bridge spanning 1.6 This disaster has made U.S.

Baltimore 52

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Kinaxis

APRIL 26, 2017

It’s just the latest in a string of patents that span the gamut from smart stores to flying warehouses. 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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 203

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 203

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

By convening players, who would normally work in isolation, to participate on a collaborative platform, information and documentation can now be relayed dynamically, in real time. This results in efficient gains in time and cost. The current trade and logistics landscape is plagued with manual processes and siloed actors.

Supply Chain Design Software 182

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

This response is driven by ongoing threats to crew and cargo safety, necessitating the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in substantial delays and escalated shipping costs. Containerized rates have quadrupled, and delivery times have increased by two weeks. On January 11, the U.S. The next day, the U.S.

Industrial 118

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

The digitization of commerce created a path for giants like Amazon and Alibaba to dominate their respective storefront/fulfillment and sourcing roles in the market. The coronavirus outbreak has the whole global community concerned and hoping for the swift containment of this humanitarian crisis. . Coronavirus Impact.

Purchasing Skills 177

Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Software Price Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 177

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

With constrained and somewhat erratic demand and supply – not just of products and materials but also capacity with carriers of all modes – rates have been extremely volatile. Freight procurement is the mainstay of any supply chain professional but price is not the be-all and end-all.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Logistics 130

Logility

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Supply constraints are nuanced and complex and these are just two examples of how such constraints can play out on a global scale. Supply constraints are nuanced and complex and these are just two examples of how such constraints can play out on a global scale.

Optimal Sourcing 142

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies 142

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

Coupled with softening customer demand and the return of air-cargo belly capacity, the current airfreight market condition presents a perfect opportunity for shippers to regain, maintain and balance influence and control. Shippers have until quite recently been faced with a daunting challenge when it comes to negotiating with LSPs.

Negotiating Skills 130

Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Green Corridor: Looking for the Green Lining by Timothy Foote, Director Transportation & Network APAC at Asendia and Founder of Susymbio 2023 is soon enough to end, and the transformation to a clean logistics future moves forward. How fast or slow that is I hope to share with you in this years annual roundup!

Purchasing Skills 130

Purchasing Skills Singapore Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry? History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry?

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 130

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Molex ended up selecting a product from Infor Nexus – GT Nexus at the time. The fact that most manufacturers struggled to achieve supply chain agility during COVID is not news. Those industries include data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics. It is part of Koch Industries. The Molex Supply Chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 196

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Rail Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 196

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport. This proactive approach not only streamlines the sourcing process but also increases the likelihood of finding the right transportation service providers who can meet specific needs and expectations.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Freight 130

Logility

JUNE 29, 2021

Cargo stuck in the Suez Canal, a gas pipeline breach, an overburdened power grid, and shortages in lumber, plastics, and semiconductors – all these events in the last few months should make any supply chain executive nervous. Connecting Demand Predictability, Lead Time, and Customer Satisfaction. The result of all this work?

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies 130

Global Trade Management

JUNE 12, 2023

The lifecycle of goods includes sourcing, transportation, manufacturing, distribution, and end-of-life disposal or recycling. Therefore, we could look at Supply Chain Sustainability as a matrix with Environment, Social, and Economic on the y-Axis and Sourcing, Transportation, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Recycling on the x-Axis.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 52

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

When the ball drops on Times Square to welcome in 2022, the employees at the Port of Long Beach will celebrate moving 9 M TEUs in imports: a 26% increase year-over-year. As ports become more congested, lead time variability increases. As I rolled holiday cookies in my hands, I watched TV. As I watched, I shook my head. I am worried.

Supply Chain Design Software 424

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

With IoT, real-time monitoring capabilities, and telematics, this becomes easier to put in motion, with technology taking care of the end-to-end process with speed and accuracy like never before. Real-Time Monitoring Monitoring the flow of goods has reached unprecedented heights in terms of expediency, timeliness, accuracy, and speed.

Supply Chain Design Software 76

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

As the world is in year two of the Covid pandemic, and the supply chain landscape has changed, it is time to revisit Amazon’s supply chain and see how it has changed and how prepared it is for the future. According to sources, the incubator is not about tackling the challenges of today’s capacity crunch.

Supply Chain Planning Software 165

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Innovation 165

Ware2Go

MAY 4, 2023

Drayage is the movement of a shipping container from a cargo import location, such as a port, to an end location (typically a warehouse ). Moving cargo efficiently is essential to the success of any supply chain, and drayage plays a vital role. It can be difficult to predict exactly how much it will cost to move cargo.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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