Cathy Roberson

JUNE 25, 2025

For example, when a sales call in China reveals a customer diversifying its sourcing strategy, that information is quickly shared with counterparts in Mexico, Vietnam, or Malaysia. Furthermore, FedEx's commercial teams are closely aligned across regions. For more thoughts and shares, be sure to follow me on Twitter , BlueSky and LinkedIn.

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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. million cars.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The Freightos Baltic Index Global Container Freight Index shows the cost of shipping freight remains hugely elevated – more than double the price a year earlier. In fact, global freight rates have increased tenfold since the start of the pandemic. And this was before the Russian invasion of Ukraine began.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Suhas Bhise (Head of PPC, Logistics and Sourcing, Arvind Limited): At Arvind, we began looking for a new solution because there was a limitation to how much our existing planning system could meet our requirements. Freight Exchange is a software platform for excess freight capacity. But today I say, “Why wait?”

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Material Handling & Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

One to two weeks before CNY, factories will speed up their production causing a surge of freight. Malaysia – CNY – February 16-17. . “By implementing a few critical steps in advance of the holiday, shippers can avoid unnecessary bottlenecks and continue business with little or no interruption.”. Singapore – CNY – February 16-17.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

My projects in Malaysia, Philippines, China, Indonesia and eventually Vietnam, ranged from customer service and order fulfillment, shop-floor planning, inventory management, import/export and procurement. Family reasons relocated me to Bangkok in 2011. . Being financially savvy is a new basic.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

This interview is with Raymon Krishnan, President of The Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. I started my career working in 3PL’s – one of which was the largest freight forwarder in the world in the 1990’s. Supply Chain / Logistics may not be the most glamorous of professions but it is a vital function in any business.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 5, 2016

There are more abundant, and still cheaper, labor pools in Malaysia and Indonesia. In fact, with the addition of the high-speed freight link from Kunming (China) to the ports of Malaysia and Thailand, the existing ports in the Malay Peninsula will eventually replace Singapore as the ‘must stop and tranship here’ place.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

This results in incorrect actions and communication The service industry, like logistics service providers, distributors and retailers are not well prepared for halal issue and crisis management, endangering the effectiveness of halal risk mitigation measures by the brand owner.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

3PL, or third-party logistics, refers to a company outsourcing part or all of its logistics requirements to a provider. 3PL providers handle all or several components of your supply chain, like warehousing, distribution, inbound freight, and outbound freight. Benefits of 3PL for Your Supply Chain. Cost Savings.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 16, 2016

To manage this logistics complexity while adhering to customer service standards and incurring reasonable costs, companies need Global Logistics Integration. Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration. The main challenge in logistics is an increasing complexity of trade-offs in transport planning. Choose country.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

After years of declining revenues in European logistics services, the business started to stabilise in 2013/2014. Europe has seen plenty of activity in terms of mergers and acquisitions, including the take-over of the major French family-owned company Norbert Dentressangle by America’s XPO Logistics. SCM 3PL Subway 2015. Liechtenstein.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 30, 2022

Months of uncertainty about solar panel logistics in the US came to an end recently as the US government declared a 24-month tariff exemption for solar panels imported from Southeast Asian countries. In this article, we’ll examine what happened, what it means for importers, and how a third-party logistics (3PL) company can help.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Industries such as finance, healthcare, and logistics are witnessing a paradigm shift, with AI-powered algorithms and robots assuming roles that were once considered the exclusive purview of human expertise.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 16, 2022

With securing low-cost labor no longer the ultimate goal — and with supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and rising freight rates being the ‘new normal’ at least for now — companies are reshoring, localizing and making goods closer to where they sell them. ”[4]. But, to do so takes more than planning and capacity alone.

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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. Lao People's Democratic Republic.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

One of the most rudimentary ways to slow down and price up your logistics is not understanding the proper requirements for distribution. If you don’t understand the most efficient means of freight consolidation and the clearances you need to ship, you end up over-paying for usually late deliveries. Freight Consolidation.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 28, 2021

Here are the five key project logistics challenges we’re seeing in renewable energy and how to overcome them. Rising material costs and historically high freight rates can eat into the profitability of your renewable energy project. That makes it even more important to avoid unexpected costs in your project logistics.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 17, 2018

If this is something that’s on the agenda for your company, one of the first things to consider is your ecommerce-logistics strategy, or to be a little more specific, whether you should set up operations inside Thailand or fulfill customers’ orders from outside the country. Considerations for Choosing Between Thai and Cross-Border Logistics.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Why Digital Freight Forwarding Increases Supply Chain Efficiency. Technology is changing the freight forwarding industry by streamlining processes that previously took many people and many hours to complete. To learn more about our digital logistics management technology, set up a consultation with 20Cube. Contact Us.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 11, 2025

billion in supply from the rest of the world, 75% of that is comprised of four countries, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. Nelson - COO, EVP and President, Tools & Outdoor We have developed a flexible footprint to leverage as trade policy evolves. billion to $1.6 I wear a number of hats these days.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Saving Money With Managed Services for Logistics. Outsourcing logistics saves your company valuable time and money in more ways than you think. 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. Route Optimisation.

Forecasting 52

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

2015 was a big year in terms of logistics and globalization for Amazon, who began making their way into the shipping industry, registering in China as a freight forwarder and a shipping broker for 12 routes, including Shanghai to Los Angeles and Hamburg.

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Freightos

MAY 21, 2024

More Resources Home May 21, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Europe weekly prices increased 11% to $4.00/kg. Europe – N.

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Freightos

JUNE 11, 2024

More Resources Home June 11, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Europe weekly prices fell 12% to $3.40/kg. Europe – N.

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Freightos

JULY 16, 2024

More Resources Home July 16, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices stayed level at $5.57/kg Europe – N.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

He explains, “One of the primary problems that face supply chains is the siloed approach within logistics verticals, which has traditionally reduced fluidity between operations and hampered efficiency. Most companies weren’t buying from China or Taiwan or Malaysia like they are today.”[4] Footnotes. [1]

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

The recent bankruptcy announcement of Hanjin, a major shipping line, on the Friday before the last Labor Day long weekend, was a shock to everyone working in the global logistics shipping industry. bankruptcy code.

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Freight Plus

MARCH 15, 2019

We'll discuss studying abroad in India, Malaysia, and the USA. or simply search your favorite podcast player for Consulting Logistics! Work/life at John Deere in a developing nation.and the brutality of Boston winters. Future proof your supply chain. Get your free transportation data report at. Subscribe now on. Spotify. ,

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. Coyote Logistics @CoyoteLogistics Coyote Logistics prides itself on its innovative logistics and supply chain philosophy.

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Freightos

JUNE 25, 2024

More Resources Home June 25, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. kg China – N. Europe weekly prices increased 1% to $4.33/kg.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 9, 2020

The spread of the pandemic directly impacted international and inter-city logistics for Teradyne’s inbound materials in Suzhou, China, and Penang, Malaysia. Commercial air freight and sea shipments were unable to meet Teradyne’s needs. With the onset of COVID-19, Teradyne’s supply chain faced several challenges. Our team at C.H.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The company also increased its use of third-party logistics providers and effectively created a network that could be optimized tactically at any given point in time. The company began with a pilot operation using a manufacturer in Malaysia. Inbound and outbound logistics planning. Procurement analysis. Supplier communication.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2023

A published Future of Freight study sponsored by Deloitte in September 2022 indicated that U.S. Investment firm Pimco indicated that countries such as India, Vietnam and Malaysia would benefit from China Plus sourcing actions. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S. firms were expected to reshore upwards of 350,000 jobs in 2022 alone.

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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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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 13, 2018

It helps to have a reliable, global logistics provider that understands what’s at stake—a provider that works closely with the organization to meet special industrial logistics requirements. As in other industries, a strong collaboration with logistics providers can help address these major pain points.

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