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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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2025

My mom was barely 18 when she emigrated to the United States from Cuba. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 31, 2025) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Im driving down to CT today to have dinner with my mom. Its her 77th birthday.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2014

Two recent reports highlight the growing threat of cyber-terrorism on supply chains. First, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report last month focused on the need for better port cybersecurity. trillion in cargo annually. Here are some excerpts from the report: U.S. ” .

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

The global pandemic has created a watershed moment for global supply chains. Business logistics costs as a percentage of GDP is currently 7-8% in United States. The post Driving Sustainability in the Age of Supply Chain Disruption appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Importance of Digitalisation to Improve Supply Chains: Helping Businesses Navigate Through Supply Chain Disruptions. is adopted in more and more industries and companies, the supply chain industry is starting to implement these disruptive technologies to adapt to the ongoing challenges and obstacles.

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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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Freight Waves

JUNE 11, 2025

million worth of stolen cargo; and freight theft cases in Illinois and Kentucky surged in April. Instead of being delivered to its intended destination in Childress, Texas, the cargo was transported through New Mexico and eventually into Arizona. The trailer and its cargo, valued at $1.6 Truck carrying $1.6

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

This will certainly be an interesting area to watch, especially as electric vehicles become more commonplace and apply to the global supply chain. Cargo losses escalate as thieves target cars, electronics. With the reduction in cargo coming out of Shanghai, some carriers aren’t able to fully load a vessel.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 5, 2025

Hapag-Lloyd has released plans to utilize the newly developed Container Payment Portal (CPP) to accelerate cargo movement for customers and supporting terminal operators. It ensures secure, efficient, and transparent transactions, helpingHapag Lloyd’s terminal partners and customers improve cargo flow across U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2024

Over these 10 years+ I have learned a lot about supply chain and logistics through conversations with end users, suppliers, and my colleagues. Cargo imported into the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has added three major West Coast ports to its data-sharing supply chain platform.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In 2017, Mark recognized a need for logistics service providers to have better access to cost effective All-Risk Shipper’s Interest Cargo Insurance with focus on Mexico. Finally, Reliance is a leader in specialty insurance products such as usage-based cargo insurance, shippers interest policies and Mexican cargo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2025

Siemens Mobility Services, part of Siemens Corporation Supply Chain Management, is the first customer to deploy the solution with plans to roll it out to 11,000 vehicles in the US by 2030. The first customer to deploy the solution is Siemens Mobility Services, part of Siemens Corporation Supply Chain Management.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 30, 2014

But I think the most important factor is people want things quicker, faster, and more efficiently, and it’s hard to beat a country that’s 24 to 72 hours away from most points in the United States. carriers for $100K, $150K, $250K worth of cargo liability. Very seldom are they the same elements. This] doesn’t exist in Mexico.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Terrorism is a reality that, unfortunately, requires our growing attention in the supply chain world. The British Standards Institution Supply Chain Services and Solutions publishes an annual report that analyzes global trouble spots for supply chain operations. rise on the previous year, averaging 6.7

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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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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

I can’t export maritime incident data from the US Coast Guard (which could use some tech) but based on this report there were 18 bridge allisions in the United States between 1960 and 2015. Supply chains work on a mind-boggling scale, making it easy to focus on the exceptions instead of the wins.

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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. COVID-19’s supply chain impact has only emphasized how critical this is.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

Two recently published studies identify the top disruptions that impacted industry, business and global supply chains during 2024 and our expected to be present in 2025. According to the releas e , overall disruptions to global supply chains increased 38 percent on a year-over-year basis.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Prior to Flexport Nathan served in the United States Navy as an operation and tactics expert and strategic planner. Companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to optimize their supply chains, and deliver for customers anywhere in the world. About Flexport.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2022

Their presence is now most prominent in the mid-Atlantic region, but has been confirmed in 38 states. Well, the Environmental Protection Agency states that this species “ was introduced into the United States in the mid-1990s, possibly stowing away in a shipping container.” Long Beach, LA ports set June cargo records.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2013

Managing End-to-End Supply Chain Security Like A Pro. While this remains valid, the new treats such as terrorist activities demand more comprehensive supply chain security beyond the four walls perspective. This article will explain to you how to implement the end-to-end supply chain security program.

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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 subscription plan would allow Amazon’s Prime members to get unlimited grocery delivery at $9.99

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 21, 2023

About Lionel van der Walt Lionel van der Walt is currently the Chief Growth Officer at Raft and an industry thought leader on sustainability in supply chain with over 20 years of international executive leadership experience. cargo subsidiary. cargo subsidiary. IATA’s U.S. IATA’s U.S.

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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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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 rolled holiday cookies in my hands, I watched TV.

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2025

According to a study , there were 268 million digital buyers in the United States in the year 2022 alone. A survey stated that the average cost per failed delivery in the United States of America is $17.2.That’s Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on January 4, 2023.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

Instances of cargo theft increased markedly in 2022, driven in large measure by thieves using fictitious pickups. CargoNet recorded 1,778 supply chain risk events across the United States and Canada in 2022, an increase of 15 percent from 2021. The average value of cargo stolen in an event was $214,104.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2023

A few weeks ago I wrote that Little Brown Bakers, the manufacturer behind Girl Scout Cookies , is warning of unforeseen supply issues that will be impacting both manufacturing and distribution of its treats. One of the world’s most successful drone delivery companies will be expanding to mainland Europe and the United States in 2023.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2024

Walmart recently established its latest high-tech consolidation center in Illinois, marking a significant addition to its supply chain infrastructure. Since late last year, the Houthis have been attacking ships in the Red Sea, which cargo vessels from Asia have to travel through to reach the Suez Canal.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Apple calls on global supply chain to decarbonize by 2030. Sam’s Club finalizes chain-wide deployment of robotic inventory scanners. Apple has called on its global supply chain to take new steps to address their greenhouse gas emissions and take a comprehensive approach to decarbonization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women’s Day on March 8, and during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. With supply chain disruptions, low capacity, and skyrocketing fuel costs, manufacturers and shippers are facing monumental hurdles. With supply chain disruptions, low capacity, and skyrocketing fuel costs, manufacturers and shippers are facing monumental hurdles.

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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 two designs, one that looks more like a small plane used by hobbyists and another with a big belly used for additional cargo space, were recently unveiled in a company blog post.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

Executives are plotting alternate supply chains or devising products that can be made elsewhere should China’s hundreds of thousands of factories become inaccessible. Since November 2022, CargoNet has been tracking a sharp rise in that highly technical scheme across the United States.

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