SCMDOJO
APRIL 11, 2025
Implementing tracking technologies such as barcodes, RFID, and blockchain provides granular data that enhances both forecasting capabilities and overall supply chain visibility. An excellent example of optimizing inventory is Zara. Cloud-based platforms improve accessibility and enable better collaboration across teams.
Supply Chain Digest
JULY 1, 2025
Eurasian Rail Freight: Demand for rail freight between Asia and Europe has surged, leading to congestion and longer booking times. Organizations should trial rail options where feasible, weighing higher costs against faster transit. Contingency planning for alternative ports is essential.
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Supply Chain Digest
JUNE 13, 2025
The US thus spent about $131 billion more in parcel shipping than it did in rail transport last year - a bit more than a delta of $127.4 billion in 2024, rail comprised just 5.8% Rail was also 3.7% CSCMP members can download a copy for no charge, and others can purchase one for a modest fee. Gilmore Says. billion in 2023.
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?
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. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. HOW DID WE GET HERE?
SCMDOJO
JULY 24, 2023
It boasts excellent infrastructure, including well-connected harbors, well-educated people, and multilingual capabilities, making it an international logistics hotspot. The Netherlands offers a robust infrastructure, comprising not only road networks but also rail and water transportation, including short sea and deep sea routes.
6 River Systems
OCTOBER 12, 2020
While this generally cannot be tracked to one specific GL, the cost ripples through different aspects of the company and is felt at the customer level. We have built a system to track orders that are on the way to a customer. Implement a vehicle tracking system. Finn Cardiff @Beachgoer Finn Cardiff is the founder of Beachgoer.
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