MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2021

Latin American countries have particular challenges related to truck transport. Identifying key strengths in procurement and management in high-impact countries will support a fast improvement that may boost economic growth in the region. Truck transportation comprises 75% of all freight in Latin America.

Comparison 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

A new study by the Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains (CSLS) at Kühne Logistics University, in cooperation with the European Freight & Logistics Leaders’ Forum, clearly shows that environmental and economic objectives are not in conflict and often well aligned. It Is Time to Act. This is now changing.

Cost Reduction Strategies 162

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 30, 2019

In business it is not uncommon to hear the words “Logistics Management” and “Freight Management” thrown around interchangeably. What is Freight Management? Freight management combines logistics experience, human resources and knowledge to ensure a smooth coordination between carriers and shippers.”

Negotiating Skills 72

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

What started as a simple combination of wooden planks to transport food and munitions, the evolution of the modern pallet has since grown into a multi-million dollar industry with different types of materials introduced to make a pallet. Whilst there has been progress in terms of changing consumer demands and mindset, much remains to be done.

Material Savings 246

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 22, 2019

Based on the top Talking Logistics posts and videos this quarter, it’s clear that transportation management remains a hot topic of interest — everything from how to navigate the twists and turns of the market to how to leverage transportation management systems (TMS) and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 111

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

These are big data platforms that monitor news sources and assorted databases from governments, financial institutions, ESG NGOs, and other sources to detect when a negative event has occurred or may be about to occur. So, suppliers were asked if they used carriers or their own trucks to haul freight.

Supply Chain Planning Software 249

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QAD

AUGUST 16, 2022

As the supply chain breaks, manufacturers must find new suppliers and new transport routes and find them rapidly, so that production doesn’t come to a halt. Continued fallout, including transport congestion, limited air freight and rail freight transportation in the Asia-Europe lanes, because of the Russia/Ukraine conflict.

Optimal Sourcing 94

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Robinson’s own technology and data from the largest network in the freight industry, help our customers stay on top of the trends that influence their supply chains. How many more truck drivers are needed to balance demand for truck transportation with the supply of capacity? for Q2 2021, relative to Q2 2018.

Michigan 82

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel. And this was before the Russian invasion of Ukraine began.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

In today’s highly competitive marketplace, understanding how your company’s procurement strategy and results compare with industry peers is critical. New Government Mandates and Regulations. To learn more on this topic, watch “ Best Practices for Freight Rate Procurement in Today’s Market.”. How a 3PL Can Help.

Benchmarking 100

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Until recently, most businesses saw commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, as a charitable move that lowers returns on investment. Through utilising a transport management system (TMS), logistics supply chain providers can offer real-time data and visibility across the supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 223

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

Of these 37 projects, 23 are in the US, which brings Amazon’s total clean energy procurement in the US from 7.2 The United States Postal Service will slow delivery times for a third of its first-class packages in an effort to cut costs and its dependency on air transportation amid financial struggles. GW to 10.4

Logistics Network Optimization Software 224

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Marco Tieman is the CEO of LBB International, a supply chain strategy consultancy and research firm, advising companies and governments on supply chain analysis, supply chain design, and market research. He has been advisor to companies and governments on halal supply chain design, halal ecosystem development, and halal risk management.

Risk Management 130

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 29, 2021

The government and the scientific community never actually expect a second wave of this magnitude. 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.

India 105

India Supply Chain Saudi Arabia Portugal 105

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Speakers are the SCRC meeting yesterday and today continued to speak more on the topic of transportation strategy given increasing challenges in the transportation sector, and the need for an effective transportation management strategy. Their growth was incentivized by governments to expand networks.

Supply Chain Network Software 68

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Entering its eighth year, Multimodal has grown to become the UK and Ireland’s premier freight transport and logistics event. Government/Military. Government/Military. Date: 28 – 30 April 2014. Venue: NEC Birmingham. Organiser: Clarion Events. URL: www.multimodal.org.uk. Wholesalers. Manufacturers. Agents/Distributors.

Manufacturing Procurement 79

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. March and Q1-2022 data would tend to indicate that global transportation and logistics disruptions are easing, but fast-moving events in February and now March indicate to the contrary.

Global Transportation 52

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 2, 2019

While this threat is not new, it certainly feels different this time around, and specifically raises questions for those involved in regular cross border freight movements. While we may not know if and how policy may change and impact freight for a few days or weeks, we can scenario plan for a reasonable number of outcomes.

Mexico 34

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Inflation set in for fuel and transport costs, increasing logistics costs as a whole over last year. The purpose, as stated on the NY Fed’s website, is to integrate “… transportation cost data and manufacturing indicators to provide a gauge of global supply chain condition.”. 5 The modal shift to air freight from ocean freight.

Russia 52

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Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 8, 2013

A few years back the Government of Canada introduced the role of Chief Technology Officer or CTO, which ultimately resulted in the formation of Shared Services Canada. Since that time progress has been made on the elimination of redundancy and standardization across the government which process continues to roll out.

Canada 95

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Freight Companies Scramble to Reroute Goods in Wake of Harvey (WSJ – sub. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Manhattan Transportation Management Enhancements Enable the Acquisition and Supervision of Additional Shipment Capacity. Convey Closes $8.25

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Risk management strategies of yesteryear are ineffective in the changing landscape, and no type of transport can avoid risks. Risks exist in land, air and ocean freight. Poor grasp of hazards in your supply chain will increase freight spend and diminish brand value. Political and Government Changes. What to Do About It.

Supply Chain Planning Software 57

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

However, logistics focuses expressly on the movement and storage of products, while the supply chain goes into deeper detail, including manufacturing processes, procurement, and the flow of goods. Increased demand for faster turnaround will also have an inescapable result of increasing the risk of accidents in the transportation process.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 181

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

In this particular assessment, we reflect on our prediction that cost inflation trends that occurred among global logistics and transportation modes last year, would be unsustainable, and would drive remediation efforts. Mid-Year Global Transportation Assessment.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

For example, a Just Transition Declaration was signed by 16 governments in October 2020 at the COP26 conference in Glasgow, Scotland. One example is the transition to green freight transportation, and more specifically, how the adoption of fuel-efficient vehicles and practices could have negative outcomes for labor.

Sustainability 52

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Flexport Focus Turns to Profitability and Cost Reduction In our supply chain technology breaking news update on September 7 th , we highlighted the sudden resignation of Dave Clark from the CEO role of freight technology start-up Flexport. It turns out that Ontario province and the Canadian government have pledged a total of C$28.2

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

2023 Prediction Three: More Direct Control in Strategic or Tactical Multi-tiered Direct Materials Sourcing will Continue to be a Prominent Element of Business Strategy for Chief Supply Chain or Chief Procurement Officer Efforts. . A published Future of Freight study sponsored by Deloitte in September 2022 indicated that U.S.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Reportedly, the EU recently approved a nearly $1 billion incentive package for the planned German facility, while Canadian and Quebec provincial government subsidies of upwards of $2 billion are part of a planned facility in Montreal, Canada. The supplier will additionally establish added factories in Germany and in Canada.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

So, it’s important you’re up to date on the latest regulations to avoid your freight being held up. It’s important you understand various government agency requirements and determine which ones apply depending on whether the PPE is for general or medical use. Metered freight solutions. Exporting PPE from China.

Shipping 56

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Business, supply chain and transportation media have all reported this week that the cost of shipping a container of goods from China to the U.S. Transportation and logistics services are not likely to be immune to such dimensions and this is the area to watch in the coming months. Bob Ferrari.

Shipping 52

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

economy through the lens of the logistics and transportation sector in terms of costs and implications to the economy during the past year, in this case 2022. It is important to note that this is primarily an industry generated report from that of government generated. We wanted to particularly highlight four of these sectors.

Procurement Analytics 40

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Second, we just released our second Talking Logistics YOUniversity course, Building a Strong Transportation Management Foundation. DOT Releases 30-Year Freight Projections. JDA Achieves Key Competitive Wins and Sees Strong Cloud Growth. MNX Global Logistics Acquires Specialty Aviation 3PL Aero Express Logistics in Singapore.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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Talking Logistics

MAY 30, 2018

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. Take a look at what’s happening in the ocean freight industry.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Carrier rates are declining across the board, and Seatrade Maritime News reported an “expected trough of freight rates to mid-2023 from 2024 with a lower demand forecast and a higher than expected effective capacity increase due to the unwinding of congestion. Carriers Will Lower Rates But Keep Many Others.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 78

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

Transport Intelligence, the well-respected U.K. So much so that it is split into seven topics – aircrafts, airports, capacity and demand, carriers, freight trends, traffic and viewpoints. Transport Topics. American Journal of Transportation. Ocean freight is split into 14! Ti Logistics Briefing. ACWmagazine.

Resource Reduction 120

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Regulatory Requirements Will Grow as Governments Seek to Overcome Shortfalls in Operating Revenue.

Predictive Analytics 117

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Shipping Overseas Anyone who has shipped freight by air or sea can attest to the fact that international shipping is complex — in no small part because of the rules and regulations around certain goods. On the contrary, you should be exploring all your procurement options globally, nationally, and locally. The only problem: Most U.S.

Material Savings 52

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