Unleashed

DECEMBER 15, 2019

It’s easy to oversimplify the differences between sourcing for parts locally or internationally. When considering where to purchase from, the prevailing idea seems to be that domestic sourcing allows for better control and shorter lead time, but international sourcing is more cost-effective. International Sourcing.

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Turvo

MARCH 1, 2022

With the emergence of e-commerce and globalized supply chains, competent Global Supply Chain (GSC) management is now crucial for multinational corporations seeking market dominance. Effective deployment of Collaborative TMS can achieve greater distribution flexibility and reduce supply chain management inefficiencies.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Very positively, these topics have not only been discussed at COP26 but multiple initiatives were launched with some of them having the potential to significantly contribute to decarbonizing the global supply chain network. Also, tools have been developed to enable horizontal partnerships to reduce empty truck miles.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 22, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! The global supply-demand imbalance was unprecedented, holding lessons to help mitigate these kinds of disruptions in the future, if heeded. And what is the Fireworks Supply Chain? Subscribe Here!

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 30, 2022

Retail supply chain management has always been a complicated and complex process. But in the timeframe between 2020 to 2022, a volatile supply chain market showed the weakness in outdated, legacy supply chain execution built on rigid technology or lacking any accurate data that can improve overall decision-making.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Read on to hear Craig’s expert insights on the current landscape and what companies can do to accelerate supply chain resilience in the midst of increased supply chain disruptions. Tell us a bit about your background in Life Sciences. How is the Life Sciences industry different post-COVID?

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

But before I head out, grab your reading glasses and check out the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: SophiaTX Open Source Platform to Integrate SAP, Blockchain. Convargo grabs $19 million to improve road freight (TechCrunch). Is this a technology in search of a problem?

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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. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 4, 2018

Companies with global supply chains are scrambling to make them more resilient as protectionism increases, tariffs are levied, and rumors of trade wars heat up. Kearney executives Sean Monahan ( @SeanTMonahan ) and Johan Gott ask, “Is your global supply chain living dangerously?”[1] Technology to the rescue.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 12, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! The cause for this success was the use of digital innovation and automation rather than the use of manual processes. They became a stress relief for all companies associated with the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 18, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Disintermediation of the Supply Chain! For many years the predominant priority in sourcing has been finding the lowest cost possible. What is the appropriate sourcing strategy going forward? Geographic Sourcing History. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

And a big show it was, with over 35,000 people on hand to see the latest innovations in retail technology. Amazon’s Prime membership has been available in India since 2016. The new offering comes just weeks after Amazon launched Prime Gaming in India.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 15, 2021

The Supply Chain Leader In The Middle Of The Pandemic. While I was able to hug friends again at the wake and I will host my Supply Chain Insights Global Summit in September, the supply chain leader is only ½ way through the COVID-19 response. Today’s supply chains assume that logistics is readily available.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We will discuss how other services and companies compare to Freightera using ground freight shipping in North America as the baseline. Empty circle: No or Not applicable Freight Carriers Freight carriers are the backbone of our industry. Freight carriers specialize in carrying freight. Half-filled circle: Depends.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We will discuss how other services and companies compare to Freightera using ground freight shipping in North America as the baseline. Empty circle: No or Not applicable Freight Carriers Freight carriers are the backbone of our industry. Freight carriers specialize in carrying freight. Half-filled circle: Depends.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

This builds a more effective manufacturer-supplier partnership that lowers inbound supply costs and improves supplier performance. Or, as one QAD client stated , “The YFAI India plant and all our suppliers can now plan resources, machines, manpower, everything – based on these updatable schedules.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights for readers a published report noting how various manufacturers are seeking and establishing added resiliency and control of component and production networks. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of China Plus sourcing. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As the term suggests it involves the unloading of freight from one transport vehicle and loading it onto another. When the location isn’t rail-served, planes and ocean freight containers may also be used as a method of transportation. A container of office supplies is sent from India via flight to California, USA.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Teamsters step up union drive at FedEx Freight, Con-way (Reuters). September 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). September 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report – October 2014. India and US reach WTO breakthrough over food (BBC News).

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Global Trade Management

AUGUST 4, 2008

By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. The healthy growth continues as world merchandise trade continues to grow with an average of 10% per year. Subscribe To. Monday, 4 August 2008.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 30, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? As this work was researched and written almost 40 years ago it is interesting to reflect on the state of Vehicle Routing technology then and now. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Our Thesis of 40 Years Ago.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 20, 2020

As of right now, top lines have been essentially wiped out for industries like air transportation, freight, gastronomy, tourism, travel, and many more. The CDC website is the most accurate source of information on COVID-19. Video-Conferencing, Remote Collaboration Tools, Remote Management Suites. Stay healthy & informed.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Check out Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken! While Oranges and Orange juice are common and usually easily found it is still curious as to what the Orange juice Supply Chain is. What exactly is the Orange juice Supply Chain and how does it work? India and Mexico.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 26, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Advancements in Technology facilitated the development of more efficient solutions to ease transactions around the globe. For low-priced products, focus on low-cost food producers like Brazil, China and India. Vendor Sourcing. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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QAD

JUNE 28, 2022

Companies are increasingly encouraged or propelled to include human rights, environmental and social considerations within global supply chains. Supply chains are increasingly complex and rely on numerous partners, making it difficult to control the impact supply chains have on people and the environment.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In the current global economy, the closure of a maritime chokepoint would have significant economic ramifications due to the disruption of trade flows and even some supply chains (e.g. billion of its total revenue in the fiscal year 2014, placing it as the third-largest source of income in the nation.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2018

A common theme is that they are ready to relocate supply chains if the cost of importing Chinese goods becomes prohibitive. Much of our shifts could come -- if it’s China, if it’s shifted, it could go either to India, to Mexico or to the U.S., In many cases, we already have alternative sources that are identified.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 11, 2018

If projections and recent rhetoric are to be believed, India will join China as the only non-North American countries in the $500 billion club by 2025. Shippers around the world seem fairly optimistic about growing their engagement with India. Shippers around the world seem fairly optimistic about growing their engagement with India.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 11, 2018

Supply chain trends make it yet more complex because they represent the intersections of so many different domains. What is a supply chain trend-spotter to do? A Different Perspective on Business Trends and Supply Chains. Software is Eating Supply Chains. State of Play in 2018.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 11, 2016

10 questions about Freight Spend Management. There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. This is an important aspect of managing freight spend. Guadeloupe. Guinea-bissau.

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