Locus

JUNE 15, 2023

If you were unable to attend the symposium, Our Chief Revenue Officer, Mehul Kapadia summed up the key themes from the symposium for SCM leaders, focusing on the top challenges they must surmount in 2023, and the strategies unveiled at the symposium to optimize supply chains, with a particular emphasis on last-mile delivery. Watch Webinar 3.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The jobs reduction will save $1 billion this year, Tomé said on an earnings conference call with analysts on Tuesday. Soft demand in Europe and the US led to an overall decline of 7.5 She also said the company planned to ask workers to return to the office five days a week in 2024. After registering a 9.3

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 22, 2023

He adds, “There are the Russia–Ukraine conflict, strenuous relationships among countries across the globe, internet restrictions, and competing interests across Europe. ”[1] Because geopolitical risks are center stage, it follows that business leaders must carefully watch that stage. Scenario planning is squarely back.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

In 2023, Amazon experimented with new logistics strategies and technologies to quickly fulfill and deliver orders, and these changes paid off big. The faster delivery times this year specifically may be attributed to changes in Amazon’s logistics strategy. The reduction comes in two target areas, scope 1 and 2 emissions.

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TMC

AUGUST 23, 2017

As companies expand globally through mergers or organic growth, many are faced with the decision of whether or not to combine logistics teams and apply a universal truckload procurement strategy across multiple regions. To obtain the most effective results, best practice requires adaptations to truckload procurement strategies.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Our survey suggested that, at least in Europe, there is already a significant amount of collaboration. out of six (Figure 1). Although studies have confirmed its legitimacy in Europe, elsewhere in the world the legal position is less clear. The Secret to Rapid Digitisation: A Dual Platform Strategy. Alan McKinnon.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. drivers and warehouse workers) as high to extreme (see Figure 1).

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Conducted by Descartes and SAPIO Research, the study surveyed over 8,000 consumers in North America and Europe for their perspectives on retailers’ sustainability practices around delivery operations. The study found that only 38% of consumers thought retailers were doing a good job of using sustainable delivery practices (see Figure 1).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

The shift marks a return to the “just-in-time” inventory management strategy many companies had employed before pandemic-driven product shortages and volatile shifts in consumer demand prompted a switch to a “just-in-case” stockpiling approach. and Israeli startups focused on logistics, the supply chain and customer fulfillment. East Coast.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Earlier in 2022, we conducted a survey of 8,000 consumers across North America and Europe to get a better sense of their ecommerce experience and how they were reacting to retailer performance. Regular delivery driver reliably (20%) was even lower as it was only mentioned by 1 in 5 consumer respondents. Let me know.

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E2open

JANUARY 19, 2023

(NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, today released the Q4 2022 edition of its Ocean Shipping Index, a quarterly report that offers data-driven insights to better manage the movement of goods around the globe and on key lanes between Asia, North America, and Europe.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 29, 2023

”[1] In Part One of this article, I noted that the World Economic Forum believes we have entered the age of the polycrisis — the simultaneous convergence of a number of crises. ” Of course, avoiding a crisis is a better and more cost-effective strategy. Calmer heads have since prevailed and the U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

In Europe, more than 500,000 road carriers are in the market, 99% of them with less than 50 employees. Unlike their customers, usually large shippers with their own sustainability strategies and targets that often span their entire supply chain. Figure 1 provides an overview of different behavioral, technical, and operational measures.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2023

”[1] As they scan the geopolitical horizon, they see warning signs everywhere and they insist that “mitigating these business risks is a critical element for all markets.” Most developed economies followed suit, establishing new industrial booms across eastern Europe, South Asia and the Indo-Pacific regions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Product strategies. Operational strategies. This strategy, however, may incur additional warehousing and storage costs, and firms may experience accounting challenges where an inventory is considered an asset, which could affect cash flow. Supplier strategies. Business model strategies. Reclassification.

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QAD

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Strategies for Supply Chain Digital Transformation and Sustainability Integration In 2023, the pursuit of sustainability has become an imperative for businesses. Despite growing awareness of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies , the alignment of these strategies with local and functional objectives remains a rare feat.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

He was then recruited to launch the third-party marketplace at BarnesandNoble.com , expanding the company’s product catalog by over 1 million items. The dark store format was initiated in the United Kingdom and Europe during Covid times. Amazon’s Retail Strategy with Rick Watson. Learn More About DTC Logistics Innovation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

And modern, API-first data strategies have vastly improved portability, ensuring data can be easily moved and shared between any cloud and any application. Instead, they have to wait and hope, only to find out when the order arrives at the warehouse that they are missing 1/3 rd of the order, or there’s a quality issue.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Second, they adapt over time as market structures and strategies evolve. The delivery against goals starts with leadership and a clear strategy. Recently, I was presenting to a supply chain team in Europe. Figure 1: Managing Supply Chain Costs. Today, only 1/3 of business leaders feel that supply chains are working well.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

COVID is far from over and food instability, coupled with drought, is driving migration from Sudan to Europe. As shown in Figure 1, on a five-point scale, 46% managed the business over the prior 28 months by brute force. Last week, I bought a shirt at Bloomingdales on Walnut Street in Philadelphia for 1$. What was different?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Goods move through 25 ports of entry into North America and 10 in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Achieving agility with a strategy to sell goods in the same region they are produced in, “has never been more important,” Mr. Bailey exclaimed. This is not a new strategy for VF, they have been working toward this for 4 years.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

”[1] What’s Going On? For the first time in modern Chinese history, the country’s planners would prioritize ‘expanding household consumption’ over ‘effective investment’ as a long-term strategy. Fortunately, America and Europe seem to be pursuing a more sensible de-risk rather decouple strategy.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

XPO intends to use the acquired operations as a platform to grow its business in Europe. Norbert Dentressangle’s Red Online service leads the €5 billion outsourced e-fulfillment market in Europe, with €242 million revenue in 2014 and 31% organic growth. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Henkel was recently highlighted for supply chain leadership by Supply Chain Movement in Europe. George’s stated goal was an “end-to-end supply chain strategy,” but the verbage rambled in a non-sensical cycle of monosyllabic industry slang when asked to define it. Days of Inventory Comparison. The So What?

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Freightos

MAY 28, 2024

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) climbed 6% to $4,876/FEU. Europe weekly prices stayed level at $4.02/kg. Europe – N. America weekly prices fell 1% to $1.73/kg. America and Europe have remained stable. Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) increased 3% to $5,637/FEU. China – N. million in September.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 11% to $1,381/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) climbed 1% to $1,551/FEU. Europe weekly prices fell 20% to $3.38/kg. Europe – N. America weekly prices climbed 1% to $1.84/kg. Europe rates fell 20%, back to about their early-September level.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Judah Levine February 22, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 1% to $4,889/FEU. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) fell 2% to $4,587/FEU.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Nevertheless, the argument that trade compliance is complementary to a company’s overall tax strategy certainly makes sense to many companies. Every company knows a fine is possible, but is the probability of a fine 1% over the next five years? In many companies, the legal department also rolls up to finance.

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Bristlecone

APRIL 8, 2019

As CEO of my company, I’ve overseen our business create high-performance ecosystems that have led to organizational changes and process improvements in markets across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Here are three common vulnerabilities supply chains face — and strategies on how to turn those liabilities into strengths.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 23, 2022

”[1]. ” The twelve disruptions include: 1) A massive humanitarian crisis. 2) An economic crisis for lower income households, especially in Europe. ” The twelve disruptions include: 1) A massive humanitarian crisis. 2) An economic crisis for lower income households, especially in Europe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

At the beginning of June 2022, a 40-foot ocean container cost about $10,000 to ship from southeast Asia to Northern Europe This is compared to about $1,500 for the same route about 2 years ago. This means transportation costs account for up to 8% of the sale price of a pair of shoes, as compared to 1% just three years ago.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 3, 2020

In a world of intermittent demand where service is king, understanding these points will help you chart your aftermarket inventory strategy. Thomas Schuhmann, GM Business Development and Sales Direct Markets, Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. Five Inventory Optimization Secrets for Aftermarket Parts.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

”[1] Chinese lockdowns are particularly being felt in one of China’s largest cities and busiest ports — Shanghai. In some key trading routes, such as Asia–Europe and Asia–North America, the rate spikes are even higher and the delays more frequent.”[4]. ”[2]. .”[3] ”[4]. Footnotes. [1] 6] Roger W.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

The Institute of Forest Management from the Technical University of Munich developed an AIMMS model that helps forest enterprises consider risks and strategies for carbon mitigation. The landscape is changing in Europe, with the UK officially out of the EU. AIMMS is used by several organizations for this purpose.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 14, 2016

Mode 1 - Focus on the efficiency of the chain. Mode 2 – Focus on the supply chain’s ability to react quickly to changing demand and strategy. Gartner analyst Noha Tohamy used the analogy of the highly structured, predictable, ultra-reliable Mode 1 Samurai versus the fast evolving and highly agile Mode 2 Ninja.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 17, 2014

14th annual Cool Chain & Controlled Room Temperature Logistics Europe. Multimodal Europe. Global Manuchem Strategies. Fleming Europe. Event Strategies. Europe Trade & Finance Week. TOC Container Supply Chain: Europe. SCL Europe. Last updated on December 16th , 2014. 26-29 January.

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 21, 2023

While these environmental consequences have been short-term, they have been enough to attract the attention of world leaders, industries, and governments to develop aggressive environmentally sustainable strategies to curb energy usage and reduce product waste. Resources 1. National Centers for Environmental Information

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