Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our readers with a further update on the ongoing Red Sea shipping disruption including added context and implications. Background Just before the Christmas 2023 holiday, Supply Chain Matters alerted our readers to rather troubling signs for another global-wide shipping disruption. East Coast.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Oracle Fursion Cloud Transportation Management offers a solution that allows transportation planners to see estimated emissions – carbon dioxide, nitrous oxides, and particulate matter – before a trip is executed. Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. That is more than any other sector.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2021

The supply chain is evolving, and the standards used for managed logistics transportation services today are more data- and technology-driven than those of the past. Shippers should consider the following as indicators for when to add an outsourced managed logistics transportation services provider. This can be a confounding issue.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The notion of going green is a hot topic as companies and countries look at their overall environmental impact and search for ways to be more sustainable. So, what can companies do to get started on a sustainability journey? Second, companies can compare themselves to other entities in the same market to see how they are performing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

of in-stock products ship the same business day from our DCs; that is best of breed for any industry.” The company sources goods from 34,000 suppliers out of 30 nations. Products can be shipped to a work site or a place of business. The company is piloting secure lockers for stock at their major sites.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Demystifying Transportation Sourcing. If you are like me, transportation sourcing is a mind boggling and complex field. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing. Shipping cost or ability to deliver.

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Demystifying Transportation Sourcing. If you are like me, transportation sourcing is a mind boggling and complex field. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing. This article is about creating value in transportation sourcing. Shipping cost or ability to deliver.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2024

cargo imports in May could hit highest level since last October Transloading is heating up again Hundreds of cargo ships lost propulsion in U.S. Recycled bags will be processed into raw materials that can be used to make things like shipping pallets and outdoor furniture, Walmart said. A third group are labelers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. Transportation execution allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. Companies are partnering with data aggregators to get a better idea of when shipments will arrive.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2024

The tolls that ships pay are now around eight times more expensive than normal. Ship operators fear that their crews could be imperiled on the journeys through the Red Sea by missile or drone attacks from a Yemen-based rebel group. One source said that the strategy could be announced Tuesday. tons of fuel each day.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 29, 2015

Unfortunately, many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, silo’ed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. And, what are some of the key factors retailers need to consider when developing their transportation plans?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Below is an excerpt from a report published recently by Amber Road and the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) titled “ The Trade Trends Report: 2017 Report on Sourcing, Trade, and e-commerce.” Transportation costs ranked second, and labor costs ranked third.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 5, 2022

As many companies push for this change and commitment to a business, it leaves less capacity for typical pharmaceutical chains—especially pharmaceutical companies that do business in the last mile of residential delivery. The State of Shipping Pharmaceuticals in the U.S.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2021

At the time, Bain & Company analysts observed, “Leaders must grapple with a longer-term question: How should we retool our supply chain to protect against shocks while staying competitive on cost and value? There has been plenty of bad supply chain news over the past year. But as the Suez Canal crisis shows, looks are deceiving.”[3]

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Our vision at TRAMES, is to reduce global trade barriers through digitalizing international freight and transportation. a) Across the various actors in any single transport chain. An average company would appoint anywhere between 3 to 50 Third Party Logistics Service Providers. What TRAMES Aims to Tackle. a) Digitized Partners.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Having an agent detect how long it takes to ship from a supplier site to a manufacturing facility, and then doing a running calculation on how the average lead time is changing, is trivial math. And the companies that used these solutions, saw their forecasts improve much more quickly than traditional solutions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Why Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategies Are Winning in 2022 by Lindsay Schuemann , Marketing Manager at Enveyo Two years. Better sourcing processes, how to implement omnichannel fulfilment, and creative solutions for labour shortages. They’re shipping companies. Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategy: Where To Start?

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Such actions were to include mitigation of risks related to China based sourcing, which is now commonly referred to as a China Plus sourcing strategy. That was followed by a public acknowledgement from CEO Tim Cook that the company’s 60 percent sourcing of various production within the country was too much.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

I recently completed my latest study on the transportation execution and visibility solutions market. Transportation execution allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. Companies are partnering with data aggregators to get a better idea of when shipments will arrive.

Real-time Visibility 143

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Drought conditions at the Panama Canal are not a good match for its high water demands; it takes at least 50 million gallons of water , with some sources citing much more, to move a single ship through the 51-mile waterway. Under normal operating conditions, the Panama Canal handles 36 to 38 ships per day. This year, the U.S.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

Seven ways companies, consumers, and the government are responding. Data also shows that half of US states are experiencing out-of-stock rates between 40% and 50%: Image source: Flipboard. Supply chain shortages, global events, and inflation all make it harder than ever for companies to accurately predict customer demand.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Understand how the recent Red Sea ship attacks are impacting global supply chains and how to mitigate potential risks. Ships are avoiding Egypt’s Suez Canal, the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia and one of the world’s most important waterways, which accounts for about 12% of the world’s shipping traffic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

Day in and day out, my newsfeed is full of headlines about companies that are looking to make sustainability an integral part of their business. It’s good to see these companies recognizing the impact of climate change, and changing their policies, sourcing, and manufacturing practices to reduce emissions.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to the long-distance transfer of goods, you probably want the best of both worlds: economical rail transport and flexible over-the-road trucking. This isn’t a process ecommerce companies want to focus on. That’s why many businesses outsource shipping to third-party logistics ( 3PL ) providers like ShipBob.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

If you are a product manufacturer, you know all too well the perils of shipping products from your factory or warehouse to a DC or retailer. Packaging and product damage during shipping is extremely common. Warehousing eats up about 25% and transportation 60%. Trucking Logistics. Moisture and heat are enemies of your packaging.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Namely, how does machine learning help with predicting shipping transit times? Secondly, why should shippers and logistics service providers consider using machine learning in their transportation management systems, and why now? Third, what are Oracle’s machine learning capabilities in transportation management?

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Companies in every industry are focusing on operating more sustainably and embracing environmental stewardship — and with good reason. Following on the heels of COVID-19, port closures, labor shortages and geopolitical conflict, climate change-related events are emerging as a significant source of supply chain disruption. In the U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Freight sourcing team article and permission to publish here provided by Katharine Barrios at xeneta.com. Freight sourcing and procurement is a critical component of the whole supply chain and is crucial to the success of the business. These are the must-haves for any effective freight sourcing team. Subscribe Here!

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Top View Cargo containers ship logistics transportation Container Ship Vessel Cargo Carrier. Managing cloud-based e-commerce platforms and global shipping logistics is a vital part of the process of overcoming cross-border challenges for online retailers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

Brad is the Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of SwanLeap , a leading transportation, consulting, and technology firm specializing in supply chain best practices and cost reduction strategies. percent growth in revenue in the past three years, catapulting the 5-year-old software company to the No. About Brad Hollister.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

And this global trip isn’t just for sightseeing – leading companies find that a diversified sourcing base and far-flung manufacturing can help cut production costs, increasing the bottom line. However, the biggest pain point for these global supply chains is the one that seems inescapable – transportation costs. Fees that sting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Last year, many in the supply chain technology industry were warning companies all over the globe to prepare for the unknown. True resiliency is achieved when supply chain leaders can predict issues and dynamically respond – from sourcing and manufacturing to final delivery – with agile solutions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Kyle is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion , a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry. About Kyle Henderson Kyle Henderson is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion, a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry.

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Shipchain

MAY 28, 2020

Seemingly everything has been shaken up by COVID-19, and the shipping, logistics, and transportation industry is no different. Now, all of those norms are long gone, and it has left the shipping, logistics, and transportation industry wondering what lies ahead once COVID-19 begins to decline.

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