Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2022

This is a large public company with 8,900 stores in the US, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands. But the inventory planning systems that forecast where inventory will be needed are not. No forecast is perfect. The problem with this is that forecasts are based on history. They generated $132.5

Supply Chain Planning Software 301

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software Puerto Rico 301

Elementum

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Contrary to initial forecasts that projected Irma would make its way up the East Coast, the storm took a critical turn once it hit the Florida Keys and is now moving westward along the Florida coast. An estimated 4,600 American troops are assisting relief efforts in the Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico region.

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Virgin Islands South Carolina Puerto Rico Florida 0

Elementum

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

According to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency’s estimate, 90% of Anguilla’s power infrastructure was damaged, 90% of government buildings damaged, and that the island suffered “significant damage to [its] main water supply. ”. Widespread damages were also reported in Turks and Caicos Islands and US Virgin Islands.

Dominican Republic 79

Dominican Republic Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Florida 79

Elementum

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Tankers, container ships, and other vessels scheduled to arrive at Port Everglades will either be delayed or diverted. Six islands in the Bahamas were ordered to evacuate to Nassau, while a state of emergency was also declared in the US Virgin Islands. Kitts & Nevis. BEST PRACTICES.

Dominican Republic 60

Dominican Republic Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Bahamas 60

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 29, 2020

The ships now have to reduce their Sulphur emission by over 80% – 85% by switching to Lower Sulphur Fuel. Due to the high level of pollutants in the exhaust of the bunker currently used to power some 60,000+ ships globally, the IMO is going to implement a new regulation regarding these fuels on January 1, 2020.

Cost Reduction Strategies 67

Cost Reduction Strategies Virgin Islands Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 67

Intelligent Audit

MARCH 7, 2022

Such strong forecasts mean one inevitable outcome for global carriers—raising rates to stay competitive and deliver the growing volume of packages. It’s impossible to paint the new international shipping surcharges with the broad strokes of the past, and shippers need to know exactly what to expect and what countries are affected.

Papua New Guinea 52

Papua New Guinea Marshall Islands Samoa Czech Republic 52