The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends Feature Article by Laurent Sik , Head of Operations, CEVA FVL APAC Automobiles, as a form of transportation, are indispensable in today’s world and will remain a crucial part of our lives for a long time to come.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Trends Modeling Supply Chain Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. If you’re Home Depot, you reserve an entire ship for your own exclusive use. The impact? So how do we adjust to this new reality?

Rail Software 188

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 188

Elementum

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Transportation is one of the world's largest industries and deeply influences how efficiently global supply chains are able to run. According to Plunkett Research, transportation revenues in 2017 reached over $1 billion in the U.S. But issues surrounding labor and rising fuel prices pose real threats to the freight industry.

Freight 68

Freight Company Sourcing Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software 68

Elementum

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Transportation is one of the world's largest industries and deeply influences how efficiently global supply chains are able to run. According to Plunkett Research, transportation revenues in 2017 reached over $1 billion in the U.S. But issues surrounding labor and rising fuel prices pose real threats to the freight industry.

Freight 60

Freight Company Sourcing Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Resilinc

JANUARY 24, 2022

The freight train that arrived in the Parisian rail hub of Valenton in early January wasn’t an especially large one—at 34 containers, it carried just 20% of the load of a typical intermodal freight train. Business media report different estimates of the price differential between rail and ocean shipping for China-Europe supply chains.

Europe 62

Europe China Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning 62

Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2016

How Freight Disrupted Itself. In the last year, a new dynamic has begun to reshape the freight industry. Phil knows his (freight) stuff. In his PhD thesis he developed a product to secure ocean freight rates with financial derivatives. Declining Freight Rates. Suddenly the freight industry is not so opaque.

Freight 102

Freight Industrial Industry Supply Chain Software 102

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Rivian Automotive is now free to sell its EV parcel vans to other parcel carriers, and added reinforcement from multiple ocean container shipping carriers that the existing industry volume declines could extend for two to three years. This report cites data from the U.S.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Cost Reduction Strategies 52

QAD

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Turkey also has 24,082 km of paved roads, so transportation by truck is easy. Twenty heliports can help with the speedy delivery of air freight when necessary. Transportation of goods by rail is also feasible, with 12,710 km of railroad track within Turkey. Turkey’s workforce consists of 31.3 million people. in services.

Turkey 98

Turkey Italy Syria Bulgaria 98

Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Deutsche Post will deliver AmazonFresh goods in Germany (Reuters). Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping. LOG-NET announces release of Next Generation Global Transportation Management with its version 8.0. January 2017 North American Freight Numbers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 102

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 102

Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

Two weeks ago, 160 ships were stuck waiting to pass through the canal, carrying everything from auto parts, Barbie dolls, and diabetes test kits, according to Reuters. Some ships were delayed by as much as 21 days. 55 to 125 million gallons per ship, depending on size—to move ships through the canal.

Panama 62

Panama Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization 62

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Since 2014, the shipping industry has suffered numerous setbacks. Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Too Much Inventory Will Make Restoring Shipping Profits Difficult.

Capacity 120

Capacity Purchasing Skills Material Savings Price Reduction 120

TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

According to The World Economic Forum (WEF), China hopes that the numerous transportation projects that fall under the new Silk Road umbrella will increase the value of the country’s cross-border trade by $2.5 It’s also important to have access to local expertise when evaluating ways to shift freight to the new Silk Road.

Cost Reduction Strategies 48

Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Training Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 48

TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

According to The World Economic Forum (WEF), China hopes that the numerous transportation projects that fall under the new Silk Road umbrella will increase the value of the country’s cross-border trade by $2.5 It’s also important to have access to local expertise when evaluating ways to shift freight to the new Silk Road.

Cost Reduction Strategies 48

Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Training Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 48

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Here’s the news that caught my attention this week: Free Shipping Is Going to Cost You More (WSJ – sub. Target Offers Free Holiday Shipping (WSJ – sub. eBay Germany launches click and collect, same-day delivery (Post & Parcel). Transplace Releases New Transportation Optimization Technology.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 163

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Optimization Software Modeling Software 163

Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

Not even B2B is spared from these changing expectations (which is why we at Freightos launched an online freight marketplace ). While freight industry executives likely sighed with relief when an update of Amazon’s logistics.amazon.com page on June 28th turned out to be nothing more than a franchise model for courier delivery services.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 134

Logistics Network Optimization Software Data Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software 134

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 29, 2021

However,lack of coordination between state ,centre and healthcare sector topped with transportation issues resulted in this struggle to cope up with the sudden spike in demand for liquid oxygen. France and Germany also extended their support with the supply of emergency medical equipment.

India 105

India Supply Chain Saudi Arabia Portugal 105

Freight Center

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Oktoberfest is in full swing and Germany is having a ball. For Germany’s Oktoberfest alone, it requires hundreds of individual trucks to transport all the supplies and materials to and from the event. This is where freight shipping comes in handy. Need help with specialty shipping? Let’s make a toast.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 44

Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Germany Just-in-Time 44

QAD

AUGUST 8, 2019

The supply chain infrastructure in Spain is strong due to its robust transportation and communications systems. As far as Spain’s transportation system, it’s rail system is the most developed and one of the best in Western Europe. Spain has 99 airports with paved runways, most of which can handle freight planes. and the U.S.

Spain 86

Spain Portugal France Italy 86

Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

iContainers, Expedia for transporting freight internationally, raises $6.7 Freight Rates Push Lower as Truck Capacity Outweighs Demand (WSJ – sub. April 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). April 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). million (TechCrunch).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software 100

SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

It involves outsourcing logistics activities, such as warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to a dedicated logistics service provider. Additionally, its strategic location in proximity to Germany, France, and the UK adds to its appeal.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 90

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Inventory Management Software 90

QAD

MAY 23, 2019

It is bordered by Belgium, Germany and the North Sea. In 2015, registered air carriers moved more than 5 billion kmt of air freight. Transportation of goods inside the country is also smooth and easy. Primary trading partners included Germany, Belgium, the U.K., With a total area of 41,543 sq. state of New Jersey.

Netherlands 88

Netherlands Belgium Germany Chemicals 88

Kinaxis

APRIL 15, 2016

Sure, 3D printers might be able to print space habitats on Mars, but they can’t print everything and there will always be a need to transport an item(s) from one destination to another. When looking at the amount of freight moved just in America alone, there was 9.2 But the story doesn’t end there.

San Diego 100

San Diego Military Afghanistan Sweden 100

20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

For one, using a company that specialises in logistics means you can leverage its network of warehouses and transportation modes to scale your distribution globally. 20Cube goes the extra mile for our clients using managed services for logistics in Melbourne, Malaysia, China, Germany, and Italy. Route Optimisation.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Logistics Network Optimization Software Forecasting Software Purchasing Skills 52

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

The huge build-up of containers at China’s docks has created a major ocean freight imbalance, with a shortage of cargo in US and European ports and a shortfall in boxes needed by Western exporters to ship products to other parts of the world. Ocean Freight. Air Freight. Ocean Freight. percent from February 2019.

China 53

China Los Angeles Europe Australia 53

Talking Logistics

MAY 30, 2018

Just like there is no such thing as free shipping, there is no such thing as free returns. The good news is that that there is a lot of work going on in this area, such as the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) , which already has several hundred companies in the transportation and logistics industry participating.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Thoma Bravo has other noted investments in supply chain tech providers, including end-to-end transportation and logistics provider project 44 and aerospace industry Cloud platform provider Exostar. Trimble to Acquire Transporeon in the Logistics and Transportation Technology Segment. Locus Robotics Raises an Additional $117 Million.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Negotiate Pricing 52

Intelligent Audit

APRIL 29, 2021

According to McKinsey & Company , “The cost of global parcel delivery, excluding pickup, line-haul, and sorting, amounts to ~ EUR 70 billion, with China, Germany, and the United States accounting for more than 40% of the market.” Deploy the Right Analytics Solution to Maximize Use of Regional Parcel Carriers.

Supply Chain Network Software 52

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 52

QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Belgium is bordered by France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands, and has a robust shipping infrastructure including multiple ports, making it a perfect location for trade both within the EU and with other geographic regions. Belgium’s transportation and communication pathways are robust. percent of the imports; Germany 13.8

Belgium 66

Belgium Manufacturing Procurement Netherlands France 66

Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Cross docking is when you receive goods from a supplier’s vehicle (train or truck) and move them directly onto an outbound vehicle to be transported to your customer – so there’s minimal to no storage time. The goods are sorted and transported to their final destination. This brings us to direct shipments.

Case Study 92

Case Study Cost Reduction Strategies Study Inventory Reduction 92

Talking Logistics

APRIL 22, 2016

Agile Network & Manhattan Associates Collaborate to Develop a New Shipping Solution. As the folks on Sesame Street would say, the future of transporting goods and people is brought to you by the letter ‘D’ — as in droids, drones, and driverless. Germany, Belgium, Estonia and the U.S., Enjoy it while it lasts.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Demand Planning Software 100

Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

Oracle Optimizes Global Transportation and Trade Compliance Processes. Maersk Executives Call a Bottom in the Shipping Container Market (WSJ – sub. Setback for Uber as European court advised to treat it as transport firm (Reuters). Amazon cuts free shipping minimum to $25 (Reuters).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Inventory Management Software 0

QAD

APRIL 11, 2019

Both transportation and communication infrastructures are strong in Brazil. As you would expect of a country whose coastline stretches for more than 7,000 km, Brazil excels at ocean shipping, but most inland waterways are remote from populated and industrialized areas. Argentina and Germany. percent in 2017. Political Landscape.

Brazil 92

Brazil Argentina South America Paraguay 92

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The delivery industry comprises companies that specialise in moving goods from their point of sale to the end consumer or customer by ship, air, or road. It’s based in Germany and has over half a million employees globally. Major Players in the Industry. The company is valued at £47.38 growth rate in 2023.

Company 73

Company Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Food Logistics Network Optimization Software 73

GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

The financial and economic outlook of each mode of transportation. Logistics is, by definition, a functional system which consists in combining and coordinating the operations of different modes of transport as a fundamental pre-requisite for ensuring efficient service. You will also learn: Interesting global logistics facts.

Material Savings 120

Material Savings Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Global 120

Elementum

JUNE 4, 2015

Months after Modi and India introduced their ‘Make in India’ campaign and a full three years after the unveiling of Germany 4.0, The creation of a fully integrated highway system will do wonders to relieve congestion caused by China’s freight-truck-heavy intermodal transportation system. Manufacturing Agendas: So Hot Right Now.

China 60

China Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software India 60

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

They collectively provide evidence that the prior disruptions still occurring among industry supply chains, compounded by the latest manufacturing, logistics and transportation disruptions occurring in China, will have a longer economic and service level effect in the coming months. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement China Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning 52

TMC

JANUARY 28, 2016

So far, we’ve found that the expected fallout in terms of higher transportation prices and operational disruptions has been relatively muted. The number of people admitted varies by country, with Germany taking the most migrants. This information helps shipping managers understand the costs of this type of risk.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 54

Logistics Network Optimization Software United Kingdom Denmark Logistics 54