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Three Logistics Imperatives for Managing Uncertainty in 2022

Logistics Viewpoints

We watched as customers adopted new warehousing and transportation processes, new delivery modes, new technology tools and even entirely new network models that helped them succeed in the constantly changing “next normal” state that characterized 2020 and 2021. million employees.

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The Endless Complexities of the Ocean side of Supply Chains

SCMDOJO

Nearly all goods, bulk, and liquid as well as more obvious commodities, are capable of being transported by this method, whilst specialized containers and new fittings are frequently introduced to an already sophisticated market. Transshipment rollovers in South America declined by 3% from 46% to 43% year-on-year.

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U.S. West Coast Dockworkers Enacting Multi-Day Job Actions

Supply Chain Matters

The most significant news in global transportation and logistics circles late last week and this week are U.S. freight and logistics sector in in a condition of contractionary recession , that adds to demands for higher worker compensation. Supply Chain Matters highlights the occurrence of multi-day disruptions occurring among key U.S.

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Logistics Imperatives to Manage Uncertainty and Disruptions in 2022: Part 2

BlueYonder

While these trends are very positive, productivity among warehouse and transportation sector are still decreasing because of other forces in play, like the consumer trends toward e-commerce, which means increased operational complexity and exposed inadequacy of warehouse, transportation and order management systems.

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Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014

Supply Chain View from the Field

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. With globalization, the need to partner with local logistics service providers becomes an imperative.

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Guest Commentary: Is Your TMS Pulling Its Weight?

Talking Logistics

Like Santa’s reindeer-powered conveyance, your Transportation Department has options available to get the job done. You probably started your TMS project to manage shipping costs for your high-value freight, inbound or outbound. Every interaction within your transportation management process creates a data trail.