The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 12, 2021

As air cargo rates reduce, indicating a return of freight capacity, but could this also signal a massive carbon emission increase? A few logistics industry leaders are investing and pushing hard for a strategy of using “sustainable fuels” in existing or slightly modified engines. I think not! The pace though is frustratingly slow.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies. Tim volunteers his free-time with the Singapore Wildcat Action Group, a not-for-profit organisation that raises awareness and funds for wildlife conservation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies. Tim volunteers his free-time with the Singapore Wildcat Action Group, a not-for-profit organisation that raises awareness and funds for wildlife conservation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But Molex, a global electronics and connectivity solutions company, has been investing in their intelligent digital supply chain strategy to improve their supply chain agility and customer experience. There was no air freight possible then into Europe,” added Gerald van den Eijnden. The Advantages of Agility. Keys to Success.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

We are pleased to continue our 2021 fire-side chat series with key people in the supply chain industry, and it is with particular pleasure to catch up with Stuart Whiting, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Logistics & Planning at Schneider Electric, based in Singapore but with a global functional responsibility.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

Tim worked in various positions with MNCs for more than 25 years, gaining a wide knowledge and expertise in logistics operations, Tim has crafted delivery solutions for many e-commerce clients and managed the supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies. The Secret to Rapid Digitisation: A Dual Platform Strategy.

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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. Rumors are circling that the company is planning a launch in Singapore in early 2017.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Feightos Goes Public in SPAC Deal Cloud based freight booking and payments tech provider Freightos began trading as a public company in late January via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company Gesher I Acquisition. The tech company reportedly raised $80 million in the transaction.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

Not even B2B is spared from these changing expectations (which is why we at Freightos launched an online freight marketplace ). While freight industry executives likely sighed with relief when an update of Amazon’s logistics.amazon.com page on June 28th turned out to be nothing more than a franchise model for courier delivery services.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

I started my career working in 3PL’s – one of which was the largest freight forwarder in the world in the 1990’s. Our magazine, LogiSYM is the largest circulating supply chain magazine globally with more than 70,000 subscribers and we run symposiums in Singapore, Malaysia and Dubai. annually in Singapore, Malaysia and Dubai.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It is also important in responding to business strategies and plans. Is your freight invoice accurate? DB Schenker – Singapore: A Vital Node in Singapore’s Logistics Ecosystem. . • At a business level – understanding the gap helps businesses identify training, retaining and hiring requirements.

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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. billion (US). SOURCE: Statista. International parcel carriers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Nick is a Director and Founder of Sennex – a leading integrated workplace strategy, design & construction company operating in Singapore, Hong Kong & Malaysia. Ocean Freight Visibility Spells new Opportunities for Supply Chains – LogiSYM September 2020. www.sennexconsultants.com. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

This self-service 4-session course provides an overview of how to build a strong transportation management foundation, with a focus on strategy development, procurement, the role of technology, and the importance of enabling a continuous improvement culture and processes. DOT Releases 30-Year Freight Projections.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

Vice President of Global Operations Strategy, Seagate Technology. and Singapore. Our first strategy was to align our suppliers by giving them visibility (through technology) to understand the demand signal directly and respond with JIT levels in support of our factories. What cost can just be eliminated?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Freight Shipments Fell 0.7% They have engineered new strategies for jockeying inventory across the country to avoid overstocks and markdowns and to keep customers from defecting to Amazon, a big problem last year. . WTO overcomes last minute hitch to reach its first global trade deal ( Reuters ). XPO Logistics Agrees to Acquire NLM.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

So much so that it is split into seven topics – aircrafts, airports, capacity and demand, carriers, freight trends, traffic and viewpoints. With over 60,000 monthly viewers, Transport Topics is a prime destination for freight buffs, especially those who specialize in trucking. Ocean freight is split into 14! @ACWmagazine.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

However, Foresight Alliance, a consulting firm that applies foresight, strategy, and research to build organizations’ resilience in an increasingly complex and fast-changing world warns against exaggeration and wishful thinking. Ocean Freight Visibility Spells new Opportunities for Supply Chains – LogiSYM September 2020.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2015

But the implications of this standoff between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association go beyond idle ships and stranded freight containers. This strategy enables shippers to bypass the Pacific ports altogether. It’s not as if the disruptions were unexpected.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Whilst I am Australian born, I was fortunate to have had an educational background spanning 3 continents, Australia, Thailand/Singapore and Denmark. Starting out as a Marketing Intern in Adelaide, Australia for a Fielders Steel Roofing, my international studies lead to an opportunity to work in Singapore in 2005. Scott Phillips.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Past estimates from Mumbai-Calcutta have been as high as a seven-fold delay for freight as compared to a passenger vehicle. For example, Singapore has become a prominent hub due to its trade agreements in the region. Reddy estimates that this increased transit time by about 50% on a high volume transport lane like Mumbai-Delhi.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

When a business adopts omnichannel supply chain strategy, they have to switch to smart solutions with respect to inventory and distribution, as they have to meet the demands of customers from the brick and mortar store and online customers. A Software Development & Systems Integration Company based in Singapore. Ravi Madhavan.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

“When the world changes around you, and when it changes against you, what used to be a tailwind is now a headwind — you need to lean into that and figure out what to do because complaining isn’t a strategy.”. Don’t rely on a single supplier at the category level; while it may be a cheaper strategy, the risk is enormous. CONCLUSION.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

Assessing cyber risks and implementing response strategies are the fundamentals of BCP. Vivien Cheong shared the recent shift in freight buyers’ behaviour, “We are seeing freight purchase being commoditized. Working remotely has also brought about the rise of cyber-attacks that has impeded several firms.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 27, 2022

According to Total Retail , “A shift in digital presence meant sellers also had to pivot their marketing and advertising strategies to stand out in a crowded online space. UPS Worldwide Express Freight® & UPS Worldwide Express Freight®, Midday – USD 5 (CAD 6.63) / kg or USD 2.27 (CAD 3.01) / lb, effective until January 29, 2022.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 27, 2022

According to Total Retail , “A shift in digital presence meant sellers also had to pivot their marketing and advertising strategies to stand out in a crowded online space. UPS Worldwide Express Freight® & UPS Worldwide Express Freight®, Midday – USD 5 (CAD 6.63) / kg or USD 2.27 (CAD 3.01) / lb, effective until January 29, 2022.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

An indication for this belief is the level of fundraising reached by digital players like Flock Freight, a trucking platform and project44, a supply chain visibility platform, which reached US$113.5 Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” explained Peter Drucker, the management consultant. “In million and US$100 million respectively.

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Elementum

AUGUST 2, 2017

In 2015, the Asian-Pacific region dominated the industry with significant impact from China, India, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, and Malaysia. This strategy cuts costs at around 44% all the while shortening delivery time by a quarter. Cheaper than both air and ocean freight, it takes around 18 days of train travel from China to Europe.

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Unleashed

APRIL 15, 2020

You want to pick the sea freight option as it will be cheaper, but that means your customer — customers at supermarkets — will not see your products on the shelf for a whole month! Ahead of the month-long closure of non-essential businesses, the restaurants donated nearly 15,000kg of perishable food products to The Food Bank Singapore.

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Unleashed

APRIL 3, 2020

You want to pick the sea freight option as it will be cheaper, but that means your customer — customers at supermarkets — will not see your products on the shelf for a whole month! Ahead of the month-long closure of non-essential businesses, the restaurants donated nearly 15,000kg of perishable food products to The Food Bank Singapore.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This is due in part to the chokepoints they cause in the flow of global freight as well as the fact that they give people access to resources and commercial activity more effectively. The concessioning of its port terminal facilities was the first step in the privatization strategy the Panama Canal Authority took. A total of $1.32

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 22, 2015

He has significant international experience, and has been based in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Japan and Australia, with experience in managing multicultural cross-border teams throughout the region. How do you use lean visuals in your facility? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2021

While the strategy has been discussed for nearly a year, Instacart has yet to begin testing it. This often comes down to implementing improved technologies such as telematics, blockchain, digital freight brokering integrations, and trucking optimization platforms. This could be a market poised for massive growth.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

The trucking industry has been serving America for many decades, and even today it is the main method by which freight is transferred all over the country. One estimate shows that around 48,000 drivers are required to move about 70% of freight. Rachel discusses driverless trucks filling the gap that the driver shortage has created.

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Requis

MARCH 10, 2021

Historically, people who know this industry know that it was very much “gut based”, where you would just make a few calls and then set the freight rates. He has earned four graduate degrees, including an MBA from IMD with Honors and an MSc in Applied Finance from Singapore Management University.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 16, 2016

In a world with an increasing number of political disturbances and mounting pressure to create sustainability, companies in a global market have to design their logistics strategy to meet demand in a cost efficient, optimal way: Plan. Saint Lucia. Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Saint Vincent and The Grenadines. San Marino. Sao Tome and Principe.

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