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Addressing Challenges in Global Logistics Operations with Technology

DELMIA Quintiq

In fact, the outperforming logistics vendors today (based on profitability and revenue growth metrics) are the ones that were extra cautious on capital expenditure in the years following the recession. This trend continues even today. Similar behavior was seen across road transport and air cargo.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In addition, we have taken several steps in the past few years to affect industry change, such as being an active member of the Clean Cargo Group and joining the Sustainable Air Freight Alliance (SAFA). Trends, Technology and Sustainability in Focus at LogiSYM MENA 2021. Photo Credit: United Airlines. million gallons of SAF this year.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.? Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. A stimulus on the horizon further increases the risks of a higher trend in consumer purchasing. transportation metrics ?that Learn More.

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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

This entails staying well-informed about industry trends, harnessing technology for improved decision-making and transparency, nurturing strong partnerships with service providers, and continuously evaluating and refining procurement strategies to address the evolving complexities of container shipping.

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The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

SCMDOJO

Leveraging telematics in logistics makes it easy to access real-time information like vehicle location and status, deviations from planned schedules, traffic situations, driving behavior, vehicle diagnostics, maintenance issues, vehicle metrics that affect fuel efficiency, and more.

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5 Easy-to-Use Ways to Monitor Supply Chain Health

Talking Logistics

Do you have the right metrics? Metrics show how your supply chain is performing – providing they are the right ones to do the job. Inappropriate metrics can give a false or incomplete picture of supply chain performance. Second, what metrics are the best indicators of performance in terms of these goals?

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Logistics Procurement – Performance Management

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Shippers Council of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society comprises close to 30 of the largest shippers or beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) in the Asia Pacific. Freight procurement is the mainstay of any supply chain professional but price is not the be-all and end-all.