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Digitization in the Making – A reflection post-pandemic frenzy!

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Imbalances in ocean transport, port congestion and equipment shortages, with surging freight rates became the new normal. An attendee poll taken at a conference of The European Freight and Logistics Forum hints at some cultural challenges. Interoperability is the key to circularity-based sustainability. Some food for thought.

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DB Schenker – Singapore: A Vital Node in Singapore’s Logistics Ecosystem

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DB Schenker Singapore has also cemented the position as a key pillar in Singapore’s logistics ecosystem, being the number one air exporter (for freight forwarding) and attaining market leadership in ocean freight as well. The contributions of DB Schenker Singapore toward Singapore’s status as a global trade hub have not gone unnoticed.

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Digitisation: Shifting Gears in 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

They immediately knew where they needed to take action, such as rerouting freight or adding new cross-docking facilities. An attendee poll at a recent conference of The European Freight and Logistics Forum hints at some cultural challenges. A workshop in the run up to the event yielded some other roadblocks.

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What to Do With Pallets Once You’re Done Shipping

Freightera

And they can continue to be so even after their freight shipping journey is completed. By opting for pallet recycling, you’re not only reducing waste but also contributing to a more sustainable future. Many community gardens, schools, or DIY workshops would greatly appreciate the donation of pallets for various projects.

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What is Supply Chain Planning Software and How Can it be Used Effectively? Part 1

DELMIA Quintiq

The detailed steps required to produce the finished items in the most efficient way through all the necessary production operations across all the different lines, machines, processes in all the different workshops must be decided. The optimization of this plan is the intention of production scheduling.

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As Europe Rebounds Supply Chain Continues to Shine

MIT Supply Chain

An example of the network’s strength is a recent workshop on risk management in Basel, Switzerland, that was organized by 15 graduates of ZLC’s master degree program. This cluster of graduates works in the pharmaceutical industry (for more information see the news story ZLC Alumni Organize Industry Workshop ).

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This Week in Logistics News (April 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

Earth Day roundup: companies announce sustainability goals. Bank of America sounding the alarm on collapsing freight demand. Here are some of the higher profile announcements around sustainability initiatives: AIT Worldwide Logistics set a net-zero emissions target for 2035 in its first sustainability report.