Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

With mounting last mile costs, this early May blog post sought to provide shippers with clarity around the growing demand for final mile logistics and keeping costs under control with proactive shipping strategies. #5. 5 Transportation Management Optimization Practices. The State of the Trucking Market in 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In fact, much of the increase is due to ongoing shipment misdirection attacks, a kind of strategic cargo theft in which actors use stolen motor carrier and logistics broker identities to obtain freight and misdirect it from the intended receiver so they could steal it. Cargo Theft Tactics Cargo theft comes in many shapes and sizes.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. That can make it difficult to meet your delivery times unless you take proactive steps now to minimize the risk in your supply chain. Our proprietary Risk Calendar envisions times of the year when disruptions may occur, and why. Regular disruptors.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Supply Chain Risk Management Provider Avetta Acquired Stockholm based private equity firm EQT has reportedly agreed to acquire supply chain risk management software technology and managed services provider Avetta from existing private equity owners Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe ( WCAS ).

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

INTTRA Collaborates with JDA Software for Streamlined Transportation Management. LoJack SCI and TransVoyant Partner to Deliver Supply Chain Risk Alerting. Transervice Announces Launch of Tech-Based Freight Management Company. Sales Downshift at Heavy Truck Makers ( WSJ – sub. FAA says 181,000 U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Written by logistics leaders who are practitioners in their respective companies, it aims to stimulate thinking on how shippers or BCO’s could view business continuity and risk in the current environment. Risk management is about our attitude towards risk, ability to appraise the situation holistically, and our ability to manage risk.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

But building an agile, resilient supply chain doesn’t happen overnight; it requires forethought and planning. had already been developing a supply chain risk management program and were in the midst of executing digital transformation initiatives when the crisis hit. Get the right talent in place.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

With a holiday weekend upon us, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Retailers Seek U.S. Help With Shipping Crisis (WSJ – sub. GE Acquires Top Supply Chain Software Provider ShipXpress to Expand Digital Rail Offerings. UPS Announces U.S.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Target Lowers Free Shipping Minimum to $25 for Online Orders. DHL launches next phase Resilience360 risk management tool to help customers avoid global disasters. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers. NAFTA freight totaled $95.8

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 13, 2022

Supply chain disruptions are continuing to occur for a variety of reasons. Weather delays can affect shipping lanes, manufacturers face product shortages, demand continues to spike for certain products, containers are difficult to acquire, and the trucking industry faces a driver and capacity shortage, just to name a few.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

But building an agile, resilient supply chain doesn’t happen overnight; it requires forethought and planning. Navistar had already been developing a supply chain risk management program and were in the midst of executing digital transformation initiatives when the crisis hit.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Shipping Lines Warn Red Sea Security Continues to Deteriorate Bloomberg reported last week that the CEO’s of two major shipping lines, which being Maersk and Norden, have both of the view that the security threat level of shipping traversing the Red Sea to and from the Suez Canal has continued to escalate. percent to 4.5

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 5, 2019

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Truckers gridlocked at U.S.-Mexico Mexico line as border agents moved (Reuters) Global trade growth loses momentum as trade tensions persist (WTO) Shipping Comes to Terms With $50 Billion Clean-Fuel Bill (WSJ – sub. req’d) DSV to Buy Panalpina in $4.6

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 14, 2021

The creation of the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) and an increasing number of startup challenges, incubators etc. They immediately knew where they needed to take action, such as rerouting freight or adding new cross-docking facilities. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – December/January 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Then the risk solution fills in the gaps. For example, when a UPS strike was looming last year, the Interos solution automatically highlighted Cooper’s strategic suppliers that relied on UPS for shipping. The Interos solution can also help companies map their n-tier supply chains.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

But building an agile, resilient supply chain doesn’t happen overnight; it requires forethought and planning. Navistar had already been developing a supply chain risk management program and were in the midst of executing digital transformation initiatives when the crisis hit.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

TMS solutions and associated logistics IT tools are a critical part of any successful volume shipper’s supply chain risk management plan. Complicating matters, regular shipping lanes and associated calculations will be radically altered with extensive infrastructure damage to roads, bridges and railways.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… FedEx says operations at TNT Express disrupted after virus attack (Reuters). Global shipping feels fallout from Maersk cyber attack (Reuters). FourKites Partners with HaulFox to Provide Freight Brokers with Next Generation Supply Chain Visibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2021

When shipping giant Maersk fell victim to NotPetya malware in 2017, the costs were estimated at between $200 and $300 million. Since the systems affected were controlling the flow of vessels and freight around the world, these can be classified as OT-level supervisory type systems.

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Resilinc

JUNE 29, 2021

However, fires that occur far outside factory gates are becoming a greater concern for supply chain risk managers. As recently covered by Supply Chain Dive , wildfires have in recent years cut off the major highways I-5 and I-15 in California.

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Freight Center

MAY 25, 2021

The same applies to managing your supply chain and knowing how to manage risk in the small business supply chain will set you up for success in the long run. We’re diving into the world of supply chain risk management and how your supply chain can operate at total capacity.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A decade ago, supply chain analyst Trevor Miles ( @milesahead ) wrote, “I almost feel that we should be shouting ‘Vuka’ which in Xhosa (one of the South Africa languages) means ‘wake up.’ 2] His warning begs the question: How can supply chain risk managers wake up? One answer is advanced analytics.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

One of the benchmarks we referenced as part of our prediction was The World Container Index , a measure of container shipping rates among eight major global transshipment lanes, which is published by Drewry Shipping Consultants. That is because so many products and/or services are predicated on global supply network movements.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the increasing realities of declining global trade and freight rates that are occurring in the first-half of 2023. The advisory reportedly noted that the industry would not be able to weather reduced shipping demand levels by existing capacity constraint methods.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 12, 2014

Then the con artists offer low bids to freight brokers who handle shipping for numerous companies. Supply Chain Risk Management Transportation Management Cargo Security Alliance cargo theft CargoNet deceptive pick-ups fictitious pick-ups FreightWatch International identity theft Target transportation trucking'

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2016

But while we are in the midst of a season notorious for a spike in cargo thefts , there are a few precautions you can take to protect your freight. Remember that freight at rest is freight at risk. The more time freight spends sitting unattended, the likelier the chances are for truckload theft.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

Regarding ocean container freight rates, spot rates are noted as dropping across the board on both Asia-Europe and Asia-US The implication is that if spot rates drop way below contract rates, shippers will likely seek to renegotiate contract rates recently consummated earlier this year. and Europe.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2017

5 Key Trends Driving Supply Chain Innovation. Global Shipping Trends: What to Expect in 2017. The Trends Shaping Supply Chain and Logistics: Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2017. Supply Chain and Logistics Resolutions for 2017: 4 Things to STOP Doing This Year. Unlearning Supply Chain Management.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Blockchain has the potential to help enable us to manage and track a ‘digital twin’ of shipping containers across the world.”[2] ”[2] Nikki Baird ( @nikkibaird ), Vice President of Retail Innovation at Aptos, agrees blockchain and supply chain are good match. Managing trade documentation.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

In light of these risks, developing a flexible supply chain is the best strategy for success, but what does that mean exactly and how can companies get there? That was the central question Matt Castle, Director of Air Freight Services at C.H. Robinson , and I addressed in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

Carriers and providers experienced windfall profit levels in their ability to leverage the constant disruptions and ship deployment imbalances into skyrocketing spot rates, added services fees, surcharges or demurrage penalties. Other shipping lines are likely to anticipate lower volumes.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Hanjin says U.S.-bound bound ship is being held ‘hostage’ (Reuters). New Transport Mode to Redefine Freight Movement. in Series A to Bring Real-Time Visibility to the Supply Chain via APIs.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2017

” Considering all of the wacky patents Amazon has been issued, such as a shipping label with a built-in parachute , it wouldn’t surprise me if Amazon has already patented ways to operate on the Moon or Mars in case Mother Earth gets vaporized by an asteroid. Uber Freight Expands Reach of Truck Load-Matching App (Trucking Info).

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This start-up was founded by Matt McKinney and Shaosu Liu, both of whom had backgrounds at Uber Freight and decided to tackle the massive problem of building a new structure for the legacy freight payment system that supports the global supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2019

Managing trade documentation. Managing supply chain risk. Managing demand and supply planning. Managing inventory. Managing freight transportation. Managing product returns. Tracking payment information, such as purchase orders. Sharing information with customers.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

As history has shown, terrorist attacks (and how the world responds to them) affects oil prices, stock markets, consumer confidence and spending, and trade lanes — and they can trigger new regulations and security measures, which could increase supply chain costs and lead times. TMS for SMB: Breaking Down the Barriers.

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