Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

The global supply chain is routinely beset by challenges, both large and small, but the past couple of years have delivered a string of significant logistics disruptions that have threatened to upend the tightly choreographed dance of global freight transportation. More and more large U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The global supply chain industry has by default, a large environmental impact, through its carbon footprint. As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. We are committed to preparing the supply chains of the future. pandemic response.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Blake joined Ruan in 2017, leading the company’s new customer onboarding and continuous improvement activities before taking a leadership role in Ruan’s Gases and Chemicals bulk hazmat operating group. Prior to Ruan, Blake worked in various progressive supply chain roles at Target and grew up in a small business family.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. In the article, he wrote about Amazon Relay, the acquisition of Whole Foods, Amazon the carrier, and the expansion of its warehousing capabilities. Amazon Warehousing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2022

Peter Tirschwell and Joe Lynch discuss the post-pandemic supply chain. Peter is Vice President in the Maritime, Trade & Supply Chain division of S&P Global , a global data, analytics and business intelligence organization serving sectors including maritime, energy, automotive, petrochemical and financial.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As an engineer, former solutions architect and now CEO of a leading supply chain technology company, I have a real affinity and respect for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their teams, without whom successful enterprise technology deployments would be impossible. What’s more, today’s supply chains operate at lean levels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

Amidst ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID-19 lockdowns in Asia, war in Europe, scarce raw materials and steep inflation, companies are stockpiling inventory as never before in the hopes of mitigating future supply chain shocks. The yard is a black hole crying out for visibility. Next-gen yard management solutions bridge the gap.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2023

About Transport Topics Since 1935, Transport Topics has been the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Spot freight demand has softened, and truck capacity has loosened since the frenetic days of the 2021 freight boom. Freight brokerage giant C.H. Armada Supply Chain Solutions acquired St.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 30, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights added reports of headcount reductions occurring across various supply chain industry services sectors. In November, Flexport acquired the technology of liquidated digital freight start-up Convoy extending its coverage of trucking contracting services. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

My last post on the Supply Chain Shaman blog was forty-five days ago. Then it was the redefinition of the supply chain for the global shutdowns Sick with the virus; I spent my energies writing and moderating podcasts. As we moved into our new roles, for all supply chains, demand shifted. Time to Know.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we highlight published September 2022 indices of global supply chain volatility ( GSPI ) and US Logistics Index ( LMI ) activity trends along with our view of the implications. The takeaway for September was that global manufacturing activity officially fall below the 50.0

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

For a few years now, supply chain professionals and pundits have been speculating on what the so-called “new normal” will look like. Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a breaking news development related to Seattle based trucking based Cloud platform provider Convoy. Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal and other industry specific media are reporting that Seattle based digital freight start-up services provider Convoy is preparing for a possible sale or other action.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

ATLANTA, June 12, 2020 -- Today, we are incredibly excited to announce that Stord has acquired Cove Logistics—a leading transportation provider—to further expand our distribution platform to include freight, strengthen our network of logistics capabilities, and better serve our customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. The impact?

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 26, 2022

Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Original article: Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Michelle Sodomka, a Senior Director at Open Sky Group. Nevertheless, she believes the revolution in freight logistics is coming; it is just a matter of timing. It is a brutal job.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Supply Chain Matters features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy announcements related to supply chain technology support. The existing 280 Flo consultants will be part of the Accenture Oracle Business Group.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

Driver shortages have become even more of a reality in the supply chain industry for a number of reasons, chief among them being the sharp rise in demand. Byron Davis, Senior Director, Client Services, Open Sky Group. Make no mistake, driverless vehicles are here to stay, driver shortage or not. To learn more, visit [link].

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Tips To Be A Successful Freight Broker! The Supply Chain industry provides vast employment opportunities, from procurement to warehouse inventory, management, and shipping. Freight brokers and agents contribute significantly to optimizing the shipping process.

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

According to McKinsey survey of global supply chain leaders , only 53% of respondents describe the quality of data in their supply chain planning systems as “sufficient” or “high.” less likely to be affected by supply chain disruptions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The Green Corridor: Full Circle – The Promise and Struggles of the Circular Economy and Green Supply Chains. This is my mantra for building green supply chains. Green Supply Chains – The Right Place at The Right Time. Solarisation of warehousing is possible. About the Author.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

And finally, after 18 years at ARC Advisory Group, our colleague Clint Reiser is moving on to the next phase of his career. By analyzing two groups of over 500,000 products on Amazon U.S. DHL Group does not operate ships but it uses them to transport containers. While we are sad to see him go, we wish him nothing the best.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 27, 2023

The Company Shares the Top 15 Carriers To Keep an Eye On BR Williams — one of the country’s supply chain leaders — recently announced the winners of its 2022 Carrier of the Year awards. Hiring the best carriers allows us to put our best foot forward when handling our customers’ freight. million square feet of warehouse space.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 20, 2022

As developments regarding industry supply chain disruptions continue unabated, businesses now increasingly face the sting of higher supply chain and transportation driven costs impacting the bottom line. The exploding costs of diesel and gasoline fuel now have a direct impact to business profitability.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Background In various Supply Chain Matters blog commentaries, this supply chain technology industry analyst has raised awareness, perspectives and added focus to the critical importance of establishing synchronous processes and more timely decision making across an end-to-end supply chain network.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2023

Rik Schrader and Joe Lynch discuss logistics and distribution transportation, which is one of the specialties of Rik’s company, Körber Business Area Supply Chain. About the Körber Business Area Supply Chain Supply chains are growing more complex by the day. Conquer supply chain complexity – with Körber.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog continues to highlight for readers specific global and regional supply chain indices that depict both trending production activity levels, as well as supply chain volatility. Newly published indices reflecting global supply chain volatility and U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! Any successful business will take measures to forecast supply and demand for their products and services. According to Simplex Group , this helps companies plan for warehousing space, advertising, and staffing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management? Freight Management services article and permission to publish here provided by Saheer Gurjot. Through these services, you gain the expert logistical and supply chain support your company needs.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. In fact, SYSPRO research revealed that 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of the March Logistics Manager Index which indicates that U.S. freight rates have reached their lowest levels in nearly six years. In essence, it is confirmation of a freight recession condition. percentage points below the February value of 54.7, Separate U.S. The post U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Warehousing 3.) Robert Cadena is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lean Solutions Group , which provides operational, marketing, sales, and technology services to the logistics and transportation industry. About Lean Solutions Group. Warehousing 4.) Warehousing Services. Freight Payment / Claims Auditing.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Technology. This column serves as a news capsule of specific developments occurring in the supply chain technology sector. Featured names in this latest edition include Slync , Ryder System , IFS and Transfix.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

In addition to saving on electricity used in warehousing activities, the electricity in some cases can even be sold back to the grid. Sembcorp, LYS Group, Engie and JinkoSolar, are just a few players involved with solar power installation. MORE FROM THIS EDITION h6 Are Our Agri-Food Supply Chains In Crisis?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In other Walmart news, the company is importing more goods to the United States from India and reducing its reliance upon China as it looks to cut costs and diversify its supply chain. million km) using battery-electric vehicles hauling customer freight. million through the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In addition, a select group of Flex drivers is being given Amazon-branded merchandise to display on their cars, such as magnets and lights. Trucking, warehousing, and parcel-delivery companies added a combined 10,700 jobs from December to January, according to seasonally adjusted preliminary employment figures released Friday by the U.S.

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