The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Through trade, countries are able to buy agri-food produce from other parts of the world that are not able to grow efficiently on their own land (or region) or are not in season. He is the author of ‘Halal business management: a guide to achieving halal excellence’. MORE FROM THIS EDITION h6 Are Our Agri-Food Supply Chains In Crisis?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. And companies at every stage of the supply chain have inflated their prices as demand exceeds supply.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Halal risk management practices of most companies are passive, meaning it is limited to the compliance of suppliers and their own (manufacturing) operations based on the requirements of the halal certification body and their halal standard(s). Hence, there is a need for halal ecosystems to simplify halal for brand owners.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Experts’ Choice: Supply Chain and Logistics Email Newsletters. Ti Logistics Briefing.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Logistics is expanding, and at the end of 2018, unemployment rates decreased. Although government reports were delayed at the beginning of the year due to the government shutdown, all indicators from the period before the government shutdown suggest logistics will continue to expand well into 2019. The Move to LTL Digital Shipping.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

As omnichannel shopping becomes the standard for consumers, the use of freight data will excel. In other words, shippers can guarantee delivery to consumers, and the incidence of repeat purchases will increase. The rationale behind this transition is simple; digitalization is the new trend for logistics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

The costs of logistics as a ratio of total expenses are too significant to ignore. For example, according to Global Trade Magazine , “One critical factor that executives should monitor closely is logistics management. In most industries, supply chain logistics account for 5% to 50% of a product’s total cost.”.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The New and Game-Changing Technology Solutions Redefining Last-Mile Logistics. From stocking up your fridge with the week’s groceries to purchasing the latest smartphone, the consumer has now been placed at the center of the supply chain as they pull the complete gamut of products to where they reside. That’s an 87.5%

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

An article by similar name was published this week in Logistics Management magazine by the inimitable Bridget McCrea who is a leading voice in the media serving the logistics industry. Using TMS for inbound logistics for retailers adds additional cost savings to the bottom line.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 12, 2020

In many supply-chain positions, companies are looking for people who have skills in communication, Microsoft Excel and Access, relationship management, attention to detail, and have the ability to analyze data and negotiate. And then, which company best corresponds with your skillset? Gain More Experience. Find The Right Role.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. It seems that many companies still don’t get the fact that the supply chain is the heart, lifeblood, and backbone of a commercial enterprise, all rolled into one.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

No Purchase Orders were used. The Ford Motor Company led by Henry Ford and The Toyota Manufacturing Company led the way to VMI. Further, Fleet Equipment magazine identifies six emerging trends in the dynamic commercial vehicle aftermarket. We only paid for fasteners as we used them.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 17, 2022

Stephen Cleminson ( @stephenathale ), Alliances Director at Ivalua, reports that a survey conducted by his company in the United Kingdom found, “87% of UK businesses see ‘greener’, sustainable supply chains, as a competitive advantage.”[4] First, they suggest a intra-company conversation take place. ”[7].

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

In addition, while rivers and mountains stay where they are, other geographical features, like conurbations, change over time; associated factors such as labour availability and customer buying habits may change even faster. Logistics services provider TNT runs a large distribution hub in Belgium. Tropicana Products, Inc.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

We dug that company out of terrible financial difficulty after the “internet bubble” burst in 2001. Our team was recognized for our unique configure-to-order process for our microprocessors as a finalist in the Supply Chain Council’s Operational Excellence award in 2011. It saved us over $30M in the first year alone. It was fun!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility by LSCMS Shippers’ Council How would Logistics managers explain to their COO and Production group that inbound material will arrive on 23Dec but with 50% probability? What is supply chain visibility and why it is important?

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 26, 2016

as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems. there are three options: to set to work with excel, to develop one’s own solution or to purchase an off-the-shelf tool. Grandvision has grand plans. 38 | Tools & Technology.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Changing Landscape of Supply Chain Executives Traditionally, supply chain executives excelled in managing functions like transportation, warehousing, inventory, and production planning but supply chain process extends beyond the firm, involving global relationships with suppliers and customers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Companies need to re-evaluate their supply chain strategies, if they are still most optimal. Risk management, however, will become a critical skill for logistics and supply chain management in order to make the right supply chain decisions in these turbulent times. E-commerce boom requires a new urban logistics model.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Whatever maturity model or consultancy support companies use, S&OP seems to get stuck. These leaders all have 20+ years S&OP experience and published books, whitepapers and articles in renowned magazines. What I have a passion for is helping companies to become great. S&OP, a vision for the future interview.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Parents got notifications that school was cancelled, employees got notice to stay home, the world started buying most of their goods online, and the global supply chain did a collective * gulp. We’ve had many ups and downs since March of 2020, but one up that has continued its upward trend, is e-commerce purchase volume.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

According to research from McKinsey & Company, the supply chain dimension has the lowest level of digitization (43%) compared to other dimensions, including products and services, marketing and distribution channels, business processes, and new entrants at the ecosystem level. That’s an increase from 17% in 2017.

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DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

I spent more than 25 years as a professional driver, eventually landing a million-dollar-a-year contract with a company. When that company’s regional VP told me how much the contract was worth, I sat stunned for a moment. Want to start your own trucking company? Beware of Bad Lease-Purchase Agreements.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

They have proven to be one of the better options to prepare for shocks and help companies navigating successfully through adverse conditions in a globally interconnected interdependent world. In a survey by the Institute for Supply Management released March 10, 2020, almost 75% of companies reported supply disruption due to Covid-19.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

I had the opportunity to work with several excellent organisations, most notably, nearly 20 years with Ceva (including EGL or Eagle Global Logistcis) and now TVS SCS. while nearly doubling the size of the company. Thereafter I played an integral role in the integration of EGL and TNT Logistics to form Ceva.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

This week, my former student Vel Dhinagaravel, and founder/CEO of supply market intelligence company Beroe , came to my class to speak. Listening to him reminded me of the fun we had starting up the first ever company to produce supply market intelligence focused on the procurement space.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Industry journalist Camille Rustici provides an excellent overview of many of those risks.[2] Industry journalist Camille Rustici provides an excellent overview of many of those risks.[2] manufacturing exports but will reduce purchasing power for imported materials, components, and equipment.”[6]

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RFgen

AUGUST 7, 2022

company’s peanut plant in New Mexico. This action occurred after the company sold salmonella-tainted organic peanut butter that was used in hundreds of food products for perhaps as long as two years. Perhaps that is because these companies were using either paper-based or only partially automated systems.

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Vinculum

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Take a look at the top 10 ECommerce Companies in the UAE. Souq.com is the top-ranked eCommerce Company in the UAE. By providing services that enable customers to buy things without leaving their homes or offices, Souq offers close to 7 million products from more than 1,500 companies. LetsTango.com . Sharafdg.com .

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Whatever maturity model or consultancy support companies use, S&OP seems to get stuck. These leaders all have 20+ years S&OP experience and published books, whitepapers and articles in renowned magazines. Worse, overall S&OP development and progress seems to have stalled. In this week’s interview: Steve Hainey.

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