Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. Background As our readership is likely aware, this report provides a snapshot of the U.S.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

The staff at GlobalTranz notes, “Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. On the surface, last-mile may not seem very important, but it can make up 28 percent of a shipment’s total cost. To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

The staff at GlobalTranz notes, “Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. On the surface, last-mile may not seem very important, but it can make up 28 percent of a shipment’s total cost. To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system.

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Precoro

APRIL 18, 2023

On the other hand, a software development company wouldn’t need to purchase raw materials but rather goods – such as hardware – and services, like software subscriptions. Cargo Status Current information about the location and status of cargo is the first pillar of supply chain visibility.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 5, 2022

German-Based Transportation Company DB Schenker Announces the Acquisition of USA Truck. In a continued effort to grow its presence in the North American market, DB Schenker announced the $435 million purchase of USA Truck on June 24, 2022. Supply Chain Dive reported that the company’s buying binge has not been exclusive to the U.S.,

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. While transportation is vital to the success of a supply chain, its use may not be optimal. When shipping large quantities of goods on slow forms of transportation, a company may disappoint its customers and lose business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

FedEx invests $2 billion in sustainability initiatives. Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. FedEx announced that it is investing $2 billion in three crucial areas: sustainable energy, carbon sequestration, and vehicle electrification.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 6, 2022

Add to that sustainability visibility. Many talk #supplychain #visibility as to transportation, which is really #TrackaAndTrace. It's not enough to know where stuff is and where it's going. You need to know the business impact of that information. Plus #warehouse. Milestone updates is chips to get in the game.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. households each year, a new report has found. percent for Q4. million U.S.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

To improve operational efficiency successfully and in a sustainable way, people across the entire business need to have a shared understanding of the supply chain goals and also what their individual roles are in achieving them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

According to a report from The Information , the company is imposing this fee on returns when return options at Whole Foods, Kohl’s, or Amazon Fresh locations are closer or at the same distance as a UPS Store return location. Previously, customers could drop off non-defective or undamaged items at UPS Stores without any cost.

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Global Trade Management

JUNE 12, 2023

I'm sure you agree: "You don't know what Supply Chain Sustainability (SCS) means, but it sounds like a good idea." Supply chain sustainability is like saying, "I'm going to start eating healthily" - it sounds great on paper, but when you get down to it, what does "eating healthily" mean? And how do we know if the food is healthy?

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2023

It’s no secret that many consumers now consider the sustainability of a product before purchasing, much like they consider price or quality. In fact, a recent study suggests that more than a third of global consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products as demand grows for environmentally friendly alternatives. .

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Increasing Focus on Sustainability and Green Logistics. After the onslaught of the pandemic, sustainability has become essential for customers. After the onslaught of the pandemic, sustainability has become essential for customers. Transparency to transformation: A chain reaction, CDP Global Supply Chain Report 2020 , Feb 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

Earth Day roundup: companies announce sustainability goals. Walmart+ costs $98 per year, or $12.95 It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. Canada’s Walmart tries ring scanners.

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Elementum

MAY 29, 2015

The losses were offset by cheap oil prices – not a sustainable source of profit. Ships like Maersk’s transport over 95% of the world’s manufactured products, and demand is set to increase 3% - 5% this year. The purchase of 20,000 TEUs by Maersk will strengthen its alliance with the Mediterranean Shipping Co.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Although 2023 first half reliability has been improving to around 65%, the lead time variability is still high compared to other modes of transportation, and still below pre-pandemic levels. Supply chain managers require visibility to track the necessary components from a purchase order for production or to fulfill a customer order.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2023

Now is the time to make this happen, especially as supply chain companies around the world make their pledge towards sustainability. The clothing s not biodegradable and changes need to happen. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company is offering U.S.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 4, 2021

Studies have shown that ridesharing services add to traffic congestion in cities and, increasingly, thanks to consumers using the digital path to purchase, delivery vehicles are creating all sorts of problems. Calvert reports some cities, like New York, are trying to encourage the use of cargo bikes.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Firstly, many companies are reaching more advanced levels of maturity in sustainability and greening the supply chain. Meanwhile, more third-party agencies and organisations, including governments, are pushing the sustainability agenda. Lawmakers are placing obligations on manufacturers to own the future of the materials they process.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. To this, they add the additional costs incurred before or after the product or service delivery.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This is often done to simplify order fulfilment for products that are frequently purchased together. Reporting Reporting involves the analysis and generation of reports that provide insights into warehouse performance. They have forks that can be inserted under a pallet to lift and transport it short distances.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. To this, they add the additional costs incurred before or after the product or service delivery.

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. To this, they add the additional costs incurred before or after the product or service delivery.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field. Mobile apps: Pulling these reports several times a day can be tedious and leads to performance not being monitored in real-time. Mobile apps can generate reports and monitor performance metrics. ScienceSoft. Christoph Seitz.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 26, 2022

A freight bill includes a lot of information that requires the shipper to decide how transportation should be handled. To do this properly, both parties need all of the details of what was purchased and delivered. How Freight Audit Data Analytics Provide More Insight Into Shipping Strengths and Weaknesses.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The free report is available in PDF with supporting spreadsheets and high-resolution infographics here. Maersk would split into two divisions – a Transport & Logistics division, and an energy division. Other sources reported that DB Schenker was not the only forwarder making this shift. Maersk 2019 Annual Report.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Each of these freeports is an important logistical, transportation, and trade area offering a competitive advantage to businesses that operate within them. Singapore’s strategic location along the world’s major trade, shipping and aviation routes makes it an important global transport network – and one of the world’s most connected countries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 21, 2023

While still in the early stages of development, the emerging technology will instantly transport an item once it is picked at a warehouse or store to your living room. Electrek recently reported that Tesla told suppliers to be ready for Cybertruck release candidates in late August and production in early October.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2023

According to Amazon’s 2021 Sustainability Report, 12.1 million metric tons of the company’s CO2 emissions are attributed to fossil fuel emissions. As the world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy, Amazon is making progress in its goal to achieve net zero by 2040. These empty miles increase emissions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 18, 2022

CEO and founder Jason Ballard sees a future where neighborhoods and towns and cities are going to be built by robots, which according to Ballard, will be more affordable and more sustainable. Cargo movements are also at a standstill as the Ukrainian ports of Odessa and Mariupol are closed, damaged, or under attack.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 16, 2021

The company has developed an electrically driven fleet of foldable cargo carts that are propelled by battery-powered bicycles. Nuro’s R2 self-driving car is the only vehicle to receive an exemption from the US Department of Transportation to operate despite having no human controls. That’s all for this week.

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Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

We are very excited about the increased interest we have seen from Food and Beverage, Oil and Gas, Pharma, and High Risk/High-Value cargo companies. Quote from the Dispatch report in October 2019: “We are getting further and further along with one of the largest fast-food companies in the United States.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Air freight emits nearly 50 times more emissions per kilometer than ocean transportation. Technology like on-demand delivery platforms, live tracking, telematics, predictive analytics, and hybrid fleet systems. Air cargo carrier, American Airlines Cargo can match that, having cut millions of pounds of CO2 emissions since 2005.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 24, 2022

Members can enjoy this benefit year-round by scanning their Amazon app at the register or purchasing with a credit card that’s registered to their Prime account. it will carry less cargo and be able to drive a shorter distance. There’s another bonus for Prime members who apply for a Prime Rewards Visa card.

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