Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The unprecedented cargo logjams off the southern California coast wreaking havoc on supply chains show no signs of waning. Just two days before Thanksgiving, FreightWaves reported an “all-time-high 93 ships” were waiting there. Workforce shortages and other challenges abound throughout all transportation sectors, and while this may revitalize investments in localized manufacturing, expanded warehousing to hold more inventory, and other efforts, these changes do not solve today’s issues.

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CHAINalytics

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Getting better statistical forecasts involves choosing the right technology, applying multiple forecast optimisation techniques, and a continuous improvement approach. Has your demand planning organisation adopted these methods? This blog post is the second part of a Chainalytics’ Integrated Demand and Supply Planning practice five-part series on improving statistical forecasting.

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Kodiak Hub

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Who doesn't want more accurate & relevant supplier information?! Businesses have managed supplier information in a number of ways over the years. Today, if you want to compete with industry-leaders, you have to integrate the best Supplier Information Management (SIM) tools that covers all aspects of the supplier lifecycle and helps you make the most of the vast quantity of data you have to deal with on a daily basis.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The House passed legislation Wednesday that provides the first major update of U.S. international ocean-shipping laws in more than two decades as the nation grapples with bottlenecks at its ports that are crimping supply chains.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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QAD

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Transportation, scheduling and on-time delivery are important for any manufacturer and inventory manager to keep manufacturing and supply chain businesses running smoothly. Unforeseen disruption can cause unexpected delays, but there are many operations in the manufacturing industry that can be streamlined through automation. Optimizing the scenarios that can be controlled, like inventory and material management in the warehouse, can help reduce delays within an organization that can contribute

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 2021 has been one of the most turbulent years in history for Supply Chain. Across every company, every industry, every country, and every aspect of Supply Chain there has been some level of upheaval. In some circumstances things are improving. In others, such as Chip shortages and Shipping Logistics , things seem to be only getting worse.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The importance of correct packaging. Each product has its natural flow from beginning to end. Packaging is an important element that manifests its presence within all stages of the product flow. These stages can be identified as the purchase of raw materials, the production and sale of the final product, and not to forget transportation and distribution.

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Arkieva

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Subscribe and save makes planning easier. Consistent demand means less fluctuation in order volume, which makes forecasting, inventory management and scheduling more predictable. Subscription-based Supply Chain Systems was first posted on December 7, 2021 at 9:04 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 7, 2021

By David Evanson (pictured). Corporate Vendor Relationship Manager, Novotek UK & Ireland. The post Are your PLCs an easy target? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Demand Driven Technologies

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Many companies struggle to avoid overstocks while responding to variations in demand. Seasonal businesses have an especially difficult time managing demand fluctuations without overspending on inventory or causing shortages that prompt customers to look for other options. Long lead times compound these issues, especially given how difficult it is to make accurate forecasts many months.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 7, 2021

By David Jinks M.I.L.T. (pictured). Head of Consumer Research, ParcelHero. The post Brits will spend £1.2bn online on Christmas Day, as more people shop online than watch the Queen appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 7, 2021

More than 80% of Americans feel strongly about shopping for products that are ethically and sustainably sourced, research shows.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 7, 2021

By Steve Harrington (pictured). Managing Director of EMEA, Aryaka. The post Ford is Omicron’s latest victim, but will its hybrid work plans be a success? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 7, 2021

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Maine Pointe

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The standard due diligence traditionally carried out by private equity firms is, under normal circumstances, usually adequate -- but we no longer live in normal times. Unpredictable disruption can seriously impact a deal both pre- and post-acquisition, and it is up to the PE firm to bring in a more advanced level of analysis -- not necessarily to try to predict whether disruptions will occur (they will), but rather, whether the acquisition target can overcome the effects and coming out the other

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Procurement: What Is the Best Professional eSourcing Service? eSourcing in procurement falls under the umbrella of the procurement process, just as procurement fits within the supply chain. eSourcing stands for electronic sourcing, so it is the process of inviting suppliers to an RFx, collecting information about the suppliers, holding eAuctions for the procurement of goods and services, inviting a supplier to a contract, and evaluating the supplies afterward. eSourcing software should be a part

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Africa-based executives had by far the highest rate of reporting logistics shocks (48%), not a surprising result given the poor state of infrastructure across much of the continent. Executives based in the Middle East mostly cited a demand shock. – DP World, Trade in Transition, Global Report, Oct-Nov 2020. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses in the Middle East fared well in facing supply chain risks compared to those from other regions, despite reportedly facing a high nu

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More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Ahead of the looming peak season and holiday shipping crunch, the majority of the focus within the industry is seemingly on sales and the forward movement of shipments and products. However, one must also consider the opposite side of the coin as retail reverse logistics are likely to come into play more than ever. According to a piece from Patriot-News. “ This year, major retailers are encouraging people to shop early and shop frequently given the supply chain issues.

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Aioneers

DECEMBER 7, 2021

As supply chains are becoming increasingly more complex, managed services are gaining importance as this allows businesses to profit from expertise in those fields they need it, as they need it. Analytics demands will grow with increasing complexity, and managed services enable a business to focus on their core objectives, scale up and down as necessary while receiving support – ongoing or project-based – as they need it.

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Prophetic Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Carbon neutral means that any amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere by a company activity is balanced with an equivalent amount being removed. Positive climate means that the action goes beyond achieving net-zero carbon emissions, generating an environmental value by eliminating additional carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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Supply Chain Digest

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Some Companies Adding Relaxation Zones, Pizza Stations, but ROI is Unclear

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Over the past two years, the growth of eCommerce has created more demand – inside and outside the US. But the pandemic has also made it harder to ship goods across borders. To address international eCommerce shipping challenges, many online retailers have turned to third-party logistics providers (3PLs) for help navigating the intricacies of international order fulfillment.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 7, 2021

An Amazon Web Services outage wreaked havoc on the e-commerce giant’s delivery operation, preventing drivers from getting routes or packages and shutting down communication between Amazon and the thousands of drivers it relies on.

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3rdwave

DECEMBER 7, 2021

If an importer finds itself in the enviable position of also being an exporter, the burden of Section 301 Tariffs can be effectively mitigated through claiming duty drawback.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Jeff Christensen, vice president of product with Seegrid, talks about how users of autonomous mobile robots can combine the units with analytics capabilities, to see, measure and improve material flow in the warehouse.

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This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Enterprise software integrations had a long history of being complex, requiring a lot of time and resources to implement. Companies wanted to integrate but were reluctant. Today, the need to integrate product lifecycle management (PLM), quality management system (QMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) , customer relationship management (CRM), and other enterprise solutions is just as strong, yet the process is substantially simplified with event-driven integration architecture.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Why is freight pricing reaching historical records? The cost of transporting a container by ship has tripled since extreme confinement was lifted. Despite the crisis, the market rules out seeing the low prices that helped the economy and international trade recover after the 2009 crash, which will give inflation a boost. According to the Shanghai index (SCFI) , freight is around $2,900 for twenty-foot containers (TEUs), almost three times the $1,000 registered in the first week of January 2020 a

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Tecsys

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Ship-from-store is a fulfillment concept where stores can be used as fulfillment centers. Done well, this strategy improves the retailer’s impact by using their entire asset base. The post How to Ship-From-Store – the Right Strategy appeared first on Tecsys.

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