Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 13, 2022

When we think of fraud in the supply chains, often we think about organized cargo theft. According to Travelers Insurance, there are five main cargo theft tactics to watch out for. The first is straight cargo theft, where cargo is physically stolen from a location.

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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. In this context, the natural question out there is; with this somewhat optimistic landscape or outlook, what are the risks a shipper should be cognisant off given that the ocean is seemingly getting calmer.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2017

We’re getting ready to print our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure Team jerseys for this year’s ride (September 14-17) in Saratoga Springs, NY in support of JDRF International. Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… FedEx says operations at TNT Express disrupted after virus attack (Reuters).

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2014

trillion in cargo annually. The second report , issued by TrapX Security, is even more troubling because it hits closer to home — that is, the warehouses and IT systems of manufacturers, retailers, and logistics service providers. Here are some excerpts from the report: U.S. maritime ports handle more than $1.3

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 12, 2014

One of the fastest growing forms of cargo theft is deceptive pick-ups (aka fictitious pick-ups). According to a September 2013 white paper published by CargoNet and the Cargo Security Alliance , 8 percent of cargo thefts in 2013 (as of August 31, 2013) were due to fictitious pick-ups, up from 5 percent in 2011.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2022

However, I did see reports on the destruction of Ukraine’s Antonov An-225, the world’s largest cargo aircraft. The post Supply Chain Impacts from Russia-Ukraine Conflict appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. I was unaware of Ukraine’s prominent air transport presence. Let’s hope for diplomatic progress.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Port and maritime operations are critical to the stability of the global supply chain and the global economy. When terminals cannot move cargo, the costs can escalate quickly. The post Port and Maritime Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Finally Get More Attention appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

This results in incorrect actions and communication The service industry, like logistics service providers, distributors and retailers are not well prepared for halal issue and crisis management, endangering the effectiveness of halal risk mitigation measures by the brand owner.

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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. How in this era of advanced technology, navigation and cargo ship advancements could such a disaster such as this occur?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2014

West Coast ports continue , causing importers like Lululemon Athletica to delay store shipments by up to 10 days, other shippers are heading to Canada’s West Coast ports, such as Prince Rupert where cargo traffic headed for the U.S. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. has increased 11 percent so far this year.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

If so, I invite you to attend two of the sessions that I am participating in, both related to transportation management: TMS 4 SMB: A Case Study with Carhartt. Speakers: Sharon Perry, Vice President of Logistics, Carhartt; Gregg Lanyard, Director, Product Management, Manhattan Associates; Adrian Gonzalez, President, Adelante SCM.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

August is usually a quiet month for supply chain and logistics news, but not this year, especially the past couple of weeks. UK government announces funding for truck platooning trials (Automotive Logistics). TSA reviewing cargo screening, concerned about terror vulnerabilities (CNN).

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

From the earliest days of the pandemic, air cargo providers have been called upon to meet high demand for PPE and other critical products, and later to deliver vaccine doses. And Wal-Mart has been crushing supply chain and logistics challenges for long before the pandemic.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. business logistics costs reportedly rose by 22.4 For 2021, U.S.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

states, obvious disruptions to supply chains and supply chain risk management were a given. Many of the states affected contained key ports and supply destinations, as well as transportation and logistics hubs. Don’t let your supply chain get blown away by any category of winds.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 4, 2022

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. Supply chains need roads, railways, ports and airlines for goods to flow,” said Vakil.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In its reporting, Bloomberg indicated that Amazon has long practiced a strategy of taking stakes in business areas deemed a priority including a grocery chain, cargo airlines, EV powered parcel vans and others. Morgan Growth Equity Partners and Index Ventures. The technology start-up secured $30 million in Series A funding in 2022.

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Resilinc

MARCH 22, 2022

Port disruptions were headline news throughout the year, from the COVID-19 lockdowns at Ningbo and other busy Chinese export hubs to the blockage of the Suez Canal by the Ever Given cargo ship. Download the report here to receive a complimentary overview of the complex and dynamic state of supply chain risk management.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 22, 2021

” Supply chain risk managers must deal with both day-to-day weather as well as prepare for contingencies associated with climate change. Some cargos are temperature sensitive and must avoid hot temperatures in the summer and freezing temperatures in the winter. ” Invest in the right technologies.

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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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American Global Logistics

MARCH 22, 2023

Many companies are modernizing their supply chains. But you have to go beyond modernizing your supply chain. You have to future-proof it through supply chain technologies. Many new logistics technologies exist to help future-proof supply chains. Next, let’s turn to logistics analytics.

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American Global Logistics

MARCH 22, 2023

Many companies are modernizing their supply chains. But you have to go beyond modernizing your supply chain. You have to future-proof it through supply chain technologies. Many new logistics technologies exist to help future-proof supply chains. Next, let’s turn to logistics analytics.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. 2023 Prediction Five: Global Wide Transportation, Logistics and Brokerage Services Sectors Will Face a Challenging Year With Significant Consequences. Prediction Background. Prediction Implications.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2019

.” Control Risks isn’t the only company predicting which risks could have the greatest impact on supply chains this year. The American Journal of Transportation reports supply chain risk management company Resilience360 also published a list of the Top 10 Supply Chain Risks for 2019.[3]

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TMC

MAY 26, 2016

and Mexico, we need to be cautious when generalizing about related logistics issues. Every supply chain is unique and vulnerable to a particular set of risks. Level cargo flows. Mismatches between supply and demand is a significant cause of delays. Flag potential problems. Bilingualism is key.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Richard Howells, SAP’s Vice President for Solution Management for the Digital Supply Chain, believes blockchain will not only help address complexity but will reduce costs as well. She writes, “Supply chains depend heavily on cross-border situations where smart [i.e., Addressing supply chain complexity.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Zara also works with Air France, KLM Cargo and Emirates Air in order that they can coordinate directly with the airlines to make the outbound shipments to its stores and bring back some raw materials and semi-finished materials with return legs. Steve Jobs invited the Tim Cook to help to improve Apple''s Supply Chain in 1998.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Africa-based executives had by far the highest rate of reporting logistics shocks (48%), not a surprising result given the poor state of infrastructure across much of the continent. A prime example is how governments in the Middle East have begun to rethink food security targets after the disruptions to their food supply chains.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. 66% of consumers are concerned that supply chain issues will never end ( Chain Store Age ). 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 27, 2021

Although the cargo on the Ever Given is still at a standstill, other ships have been able to freely move through the canal over the past few weeks. Even still, the effects of the Suez Canal block will continue to ripple far beyond the cargo that remains stuck on the Ever Given. A risk management strategy is no longer a luxury.

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Resilinc

APRIL 21, 2016

This is part 1 of a 2-part blog addressing the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) recently enacted ban on the shipment of lithium-ion batteries as cargo consignments on passenger planes and the associated supply chain risks of such provisions.

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Resilinc

MARCH 5, 2024

Water shortages burdened Panama Canal shippers with extraordinary delays and cost increases, serving as a reminder to greater consider changing climate and weather patterns in supplier contracting and logistics planning. These conditions could potentially impact supply chain logistics and transportation by sea, air, and land.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

The major impact will be to hazardous cargo (majority of classes), with a hold on Xiamen port from August 1st to September 7th, including imports to Xiamen, exports from Xiamen, and transfers via Xiamen.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2015

As noted in the press release, companies are required to use ACE for all electronic import and export manifest filings for all modes by May 1, 2015 and use ACE for all electronic cargo release and related entry summary filings by Nov. Note: Elemica and Kewill are Talking Logistics sponsors. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

“FedEx and UPS have ground to a complete standstill today due to what they say is a virus in their logistics shipping software…blaming the hacking group Anonymous after they declared their intention to punish shipping companies for halting shipments of flu vaccines into China.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2024

The Army Corp of Engineers has managed to open a temporary narrow channel for smaller sized vessels, and has outlined a rather aggressive objective to have the main channel open for shipping by the end of May. President Joe Biden visited the site last week and again vowed to help marshal various U.S.

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Resilinc

MARCH 15, 2022

For us in the industry, we’ve known all along that supply chains power the world: they keep goods moving, keep people in their jobs. But back to the part about how supply chain is having a moment. “Why Why did the supply chain manager wake up in the middle of the night with a cold sweat?

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