The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The competition is helping to drive down prices for EVs but in most countries in Southeast Asia the poor access to charging facilities or battery swap facilities causes management to delay purchasing. Packaging 2023 has seen no real breakthrough in eco friendly packaging innovation from the looks of things.

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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. ” 2) Employ local sortation.

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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. ” 2) Employ local sortation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

Spending is growing across several categories, and the top Easter items consumers say they are planning to purchase include candy ($3.3 The first line of defense for Amazon is its seller verification tools, which blocked 800,000 attempts to set up Amazon stores by “bad actors” looking to sell counterfeits, according to the report.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 28, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Satellite solutions article and permission to publish here provided by Chiyako Ikeda. For all those in the shipping industry, satellite solutions can significantly assist in all areas of coordination. Subscribe Here! Email Address. They enhance your cybersecurity.

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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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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly? We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

What is also real is the impact it has on supply chains. In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. First things first: Climate change is real.

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crisp

JULY 12, 2023

Crisp’s resident supply chain expert Barry Bradley shares an update on the state of the consumer goods supply chain, offering insight on how companies can stay ahead of the trends and gain a competitive advantage. Planning with precision An efficient supply chain starts well before products are loaded on a truck.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Top 6 Supply chain Trends to Expect This 2021 Holiday Season for Businesses. For the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry, Direct-to-Consumer is a relatively new business model. A network optimization solution is the foundational setup for businesses that want to step into the D2C zone.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 16, 2016

The takeaway is clear – companies that have focused on ecommerce and fulfillment are expanding across the supply chain, leveraging vast amounts of capital to expand their future business. A full 50% of customers admit that delivery factors, like delays or costs, are enough to tank a purchase. The Ecommerce Cold War.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

Unfortunately, the volume of small packages shipped , as well as the variety of carriers used, can make keeping costs in check sound like a dream, inaccessible. Customers want to pay as little as possible for shipping, and they want their packages delivered yesterday. Purchase Insurance.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2017

based companies have a supplier sustainability scorecard that they may use in their purchasing decisions, and another 23% are developing one. So, how does a company ensure that its supply chain is environmentally responsible? Here are the top 5 ways a TMS can help your supply chain “go green.”. In fact, 22% of U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. The engineers will begin by developing 3D software to emulate the “complexities of real life.” New aircraft purchases are focused around twinjets such as the Boeing 767 and 777.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

Shoppers who purchased from participating merchants can drop off the items they wish to return – no box or label required– at approximately 2,000 FedEx Office locations ,” according to a Dec. Express and Ground packages not paid according to approved payment terms, as well as a $13.25 12 statement from FedEx. “ percent. ”. percent. ”.

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Locus

APRIL 7, 2022

In this blog we will see how Japan’s market challenges are unlike any other, and why brands require solutions that are specially suited to them. Leisure-related goods were a recurring category of online purchasing. This would mean that one-third of the cargo in Japan would go undelivered. Improves supply chain visibility.

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Locus

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Not only this, 62% of online shoppers in the US say delivery speed is what makes for a good purchase experience. Retailers need a robust logistics solution that helps them align their capacity with customers’ delivery preferences. Retailers should leverage cutting edge technology solutions to overcome this major roadblock.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

Robinson put together information on four key subjects that will help your PPE supply chain run smoother during a time when simplicity is what you need most. Policy 53 increases CIQ inspection on all PPE products, labels, packaging, and documentation. Metered freight solutions. Exporting PPE from China.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 31, 2022

Many retailers were slow to invest in required technologies until 2020 when the COVID pandemic temporarily forced physical stores to close and/or limit hours of operation, e-commerce purchases jumped, and last-mile delivery providers struggled to deliver goods on time to consumers. Costco, for example, acquired Innovel Solutions in 2020.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

Amazon’s trucking fleet is expanding rapidly; it launched in 2005 with the purchase of thousands of trailers used to shift goods between fulfillment centers. Amazon has also been rolling out more consumer-facing tracking capabilities, rolling out an app for US customers to track exactly where their package is every step of the way.

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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. BluJay Solutions Raises up to $500 Million New Financing to Drive Accelerated Growth. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

While there is still some question as to whether blockchain technology can live up to the hype it has generated, it is making inroads into the supply chain environment. Meanwhile, other, less-convinced observers have suggested that blockchain is a solution looking for a problem. Blockchain in the Jewellery Supply Chain.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share. million in FY17.

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Global Trade Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Traceability is a digital solution that enables companies to effectively track their products from origin to consumer by utilizing digital markers for identification. Various traceability solutions exist, including Digital Traceability, Laboratory Traceability, and Mapping Traceability.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 1, 2022

Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! This collaboration helps carriers plan capacity needs, temporary seasonal labor requirements, third-party transportation purchases, and more down to the zip code level. New startups and technology solutions have emerged for retailers and other shippers to diversify further.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2016

Another busy week, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention, headlined by a major acquisition in the transportation management systems (TMS) market: Kewill Announces Acquisition of LeanLogistics. Amazon partners with Atlas Air Worldwide for cargo services (MarketWatch).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2024

Anti-narcotics investigators have uncovered substantial amounts of the disguised drugs in the past two years as smugglers go to ever-more elaborate lengths to get illicit cargoes on board ships. The majority of the volume will fit within UPS’ existing U.S. daytime flight operations, EVP and CFO Brian Newman said.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Shoppers now want to purchase from brands that are congruent with their personal values. That is especially true in the consumer-packaged goods marketplace. Now, when most think of sustainability, they think of ethical sourcing or environmentally friendly packaging. Aligning Parts of the Supply Chain.

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SupplyPike

MAY 20, 2020

These shipments are not big enough to occupy a whole truck and usually contain packages from multiple suppliers. During FTL shipping, a company’s cargo remains on one truck, right from its pickup to its delivery. Check out our OTIF software for free today! appeared first on SupplyPike - Supply Chain Simplified.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

But what if there was a way to improve last-mile delivery earlier on in the ecommerce supply chain ? It’s typically the first step in order fulfillment and requires thorough supply chain planning , from understanding production lead times to developing a warehouse receiving process. Partner with a tech-enabled 3PL.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Did You Know That ….

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EMERGE App

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

So optimizing your supply chain and squeezing every bit out of it is important in getting a competitive advantage over other retailers. And cross-docking is not a magic solution as it does come with some large caveats for businesses. An internal communications network allowed interaction between each link in their supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Despite the numerous government support packages businesses, as well as individuals, need help on how to aggressively manage their cash flow just to survive this pandemic. Airlines are converting passenger planes to cargo planes. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Cash Is King!

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Freight Center

JANUARY 16, 2020

Understanding and recognizing some of the most common small business shipping mistakes can help you avoid them and optimize your supply chain. Carriers always check the weight and contents of freight packages and will adjust your cost of shipping accordingly. Not Following the Freight Market.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 14, 2022

You need proven solutions that can scale, and you need them to be efficient, accurate and reliable. This company will manage your warehousing, packaging and shipping. Naturally, this procedure invites all manner of disciplines as companies strive to find the best solution for their own challenges. Bulk management.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 25, 2024

Photo 273885252 | Business © Olan Dah | Dreamstime.com Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! Many utilize parcel management technology tools that track and manage a group of carrier partners. These tech tools may also use crowd-sourced carriers or traditional ones. billion, operating profit declined 22.5%

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