Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

The global pandemic has created a watershed moment for global supply chains. Alongside all of this is the growth of automation and related technologies which also have environmental considerations. Managing Disruption and Change with Emerging Technologies. fewer commuting miles driven), some largely neutral (e.g.

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The current state of logistics is our malady. As I watched, I shook my head. I am worried.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 21, 2023

He began his career in the South African Air Force and later spent more than a decade with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), where he held various leadership positions in South Africa, Spain, and the United States, including President of Cargo Network Services Corp., cargo subsidiary. cargo subsidiary.

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TransAudit

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The alarming rise in cargo theft across the United States is becoming a significant concern for businesses, logistics providers, and consumers alike. Understanding the Reasons Behind the Surge Economic Pressures Inflation and supply chain disruptions have inadvertently presented an attractive opportunity for thieves.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 11, 2023

Cargo theft is surging across the United States — and food and beverage products seem to be the main targets. Cargo Theft Increases in the United States Cities seeing a spike in freight theft include Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Savannah, Newark, New Jersey, Memphis, and Chicago.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

From January 28 to February 4, a Chinese-operated high-altitude balloon was seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States. aims to block from obtaining American high technology. And now on to this week’s logistics news. On February 4, the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Executives are plotting alternate supply chains or devising products that can be made elsewhere should China’s hundreds of thousands of factories become inaccessible. semiconductor company Micron Technology, citing national-security risks.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Most recently, the recent disruptions in the Red Sea that saw ocean freight rates from China to Europe by over 190% and saw transit times lengthen, sea-air services offered a strategic advantage for logistics professionals able to remain agile, by watching trends and jumping at opportunities to ensure a resilient supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. Like riding a bumpy road, the supply chain leader is riding the ups and downs of changing market conditions facing greater variability day-to-day. Here, based on interviews with supply chain leaders, I share lessons learned. It will not be over soon.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

We’ve all been talking about the looming supply chain talent shortage for quite some time. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. The supply chain’s little-known weakest link: railroad workers. Nations aim to secure supply chains with “friend-shoring”.

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Freightos

APRIL 6, 2020

Whether by air, land, or ocean, supply chains over the last few months paint a picture of rapid fluctuations. Meanwhile, massive passenger airline restrictions dramatically reduced air cargo capacity, sending rates through the roof. And, through it all, logistics providers keep critical goods moving. Ports open and close.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. One of the biggest challenges remaining from the pandemic is the labor shortage and its ripple effects on multiple industries, including logistics companies. With supply chain disruptions, low capacity, and skyrocketing fuel costs, manufacturers and shippers are facing monumental hurdles.

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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. The human links of the supply chain were stressed. of total U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The current state of logistics is our malady. As I watched, I shook my head. I am worried.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Recent events remind us how big the world is and how vital ocean supply lines are for the global economy. That means maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. Even so, global supply chains have been impacted. Nearly 90 per cent of global trade is carried by sea-going vessels.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

Trade flowing across the United States-Mexico border has grown exponentially since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was enacted in 1994. Assuming current trends hold, and NAFTA remains largely intact, here are five things to consider when managing cross-border logistics between the United States and Mexico: 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

And now on this week’s logistics news. What Berglund is referring to is the advantage that shipping lines hold for negotiations with cargo shippers for 2022 and beyond. In the first half of last year, the average Asia-West Coast long-term rate was around $3,000 per forty-foot equivalent unit.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

KCR is a security measure to further enhance air cargo security on commercial aircrafts from global terrorist threat. It will mean that any cargo transported on commercial aircraft will be subjected to security measures before loading onto an aircraft. The Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. Very positively, these topics have not only been discussed at COP26 but multiple initiatives were launched with some of them having the potential to significantly contribute to decarbonizing the global supply chain network. Most of this, 45.1

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 16, 2022

However, regardless of health and political stances, shippers are wary of the potential for added disruptions to their barely recovered supply chains. The following eight industry stories can guide shippers to fight for resiliency within their localized chain in the event of another pandemic.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 14, 2023

A Bit of History The original Shipping Act, enacted in 1916, established the United States Shipping Board (USSB), the first federal agency tasked with regulating and overseeing commercial shipping in the United States. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 is designed to mitigate these concerns, but how?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? Let’s consider these top factors affecting the trucking market, their implications on supply chains and how they are driving change within the industry. . As highlighted by?

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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. dollars in 2021.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

But not all third-party agents have the expertise and experience to help you handle the myriad issues of cross-border commerce, ranging from changing regulations to complex cross-border processes and new technologies. 3) Coordinating end-to-end logistics. SYNOPSlS: Unlocking Greater Value in Your Supply Chain.

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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. Shopify itself has been growing inherent logistics services by way of acquisition.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The pandemic halted many supply chains last year, closing factories and stores, and limiting manufacturing and distribution operations. With the lack of drivers and trucks picking up cargo, this is also causing U.S. But customers don’t care about supply chain issues that may be happening in out of their view.

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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. Robinson Expands Global Network, Acquires APC Logistics. GE Acquires Top Supply Chain Software Provider ShipXpress to Expand Digital Rail Offerings.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 4, 2021

Logistics in the city might not be as entertaining as the television show “Sex in the City,” however, topically it’s more important. ” One big stakeholder group she left out is logistics providers. The challenge of urban logistics. As a result, some accommodation must be made for logistics in the city.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 10, 2022

One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery. The use of last mile drones is still challenging for a variety of reasons including FAA regulations, public perception, and the technology itself. The post The Race for Last Mile Drones appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 trillion on logistics and transportation services in the United States in 2018, an increase of 11.4% Overall, logistics spending in 2018 reached 8% of U.S.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 9, 2022

Supply chain management is much more than simply organizing trucks and keeping track of cargo containers and pallets of goods. Transportation data and analytics are more vital than ever for protecting the domestic and global supply chain. Answering the question, “Why is supply chain security important?”,

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: EU Approves FedEx Acquisition of TNT Express ( WSJ – sub. INTTRA Collaborates with JDA Software for Streamlined Transportation Management. LoJack SCI and TransVoyant Partner to Deliver Supply Chain Risk Alerting.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 12, 2022

Now, platforms that enable companies to “compete” for supply chain assets have emerged as a way to lower costs and increase efficiency through Amazon-like economies of scale. It is an intriguing development, but how far can it go in improving the performance of today’s complex supply chains?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2015

In other news… Elemica Awarded 2nd Patent on Supply Chain Operating Network. Kewill Prepares Customers For Upcoming Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Deadline. Ryder First in Supply Chain Industry to be Awarded SAFETY Act Certification from U.S. I’m so deflated. 1, 2015.

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