3rdwave

JANUARY 17, 2020

Global transportation is the nexus through which all related international transportation information flows. Capturing, aggregating, and analyzing all the global supply chain transportation and product/SKU level detail is foundational to having end-to-end supply chain visibility. visibility to performance metrics.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 26, 2019

Reducing or eliminating inventory carrying costs, along with out of stocks using detailed analysis tactics had been the goal for many. Today, consumer expectations for next day (or even same day) delivery can place undue pressure on an organization’s inventory strategy and existing replenishment capabilities.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The Wall Street Journal reported this week ( Paid subscription or metered view ), that fashion and apparel retailer Macy’s has managed to avoid the significant excess merchandise inventory levels that are challenging other retailers. We recommend that our readers have a view of this report.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

Inventory Glut of Bicycles. In retrospect, they collectively ordered too much finished goods inventory from offshore supply sources. Cited are interviews with dealers who indicated multiple lost sales during the initial lockdown periods, because of not having any new bikes in inventory. West Coast were in excess of 200 days.

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DynaSys

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Excellent sales, operational, and inventory planning involves collaboration within and outside an organization. Advanced Analytics let you share complex data and collaborate with critical stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy, better respond to consumer demand, reduce inventory, improve production, and grow profits. Omni-Channel.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2022

Further reported was that about two-thirds of the company’s inventory was still in-transit at the end of the most recent quarter. In 2021, Nike experienced discernable production and transportation disruptions for products sourced in Vietnam as suppliers struggled with Covid-19 lockdowns, labor and transport shortages.

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Locus Robotics

MARCH 9, 2023

Robots can safely handle multiple tasks, including moving boxes and pallets, simple assembly, inventory counts, maintaining equipment, and product testing. AI and ML can be applied to inventory management, demand forecasting, freight route planning, and much more.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 16, 2022

The Logistics Managers Index for May indicated that inventory costs are now one-third higher than they were last year. CFO ’s, if they have already done so, will be calling for a comprehensive inventory management analysis, especially if prior decisions were made to take on added inventory as a supply network risk mitigation measure.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

Oracle Optimizes Global Transportation and Trade Compliance Processes. March 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). I remember meeting Karl Siebrecht, co-founder and CEO of FLEXE , a few years ago at the CSCMP Annual Conference not long after the company had launched. It made a lot of sense, but would it work?

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The announced rate hike was justified by executives by a need to boost revenues amid an estimated 11 percent decline in daily package volumes and acknowledgement that the company now has more capacity than current transport demand.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Morgan and S&P Global was headlined with global manufacturing levels now at a 26-month low and with output declines across all three sectors of consumer, intermediate and investment goods. As noted in the below figure, this index now reflects a rather discernible downward slope about to meet sub-50 value contraction.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

On the transportation end of supply chains, shippers adapt to the transportation needs at any given time to ensure this part of the supply chain continues as well as possible. They also do what’s necessary to continue to meet high consumer demands, which means quick, on-time deliveries at the lowest costs.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

During the pandemic, companies saw significant shifts in their demand, putting significant pressure on the available production capacity to meet this demand. and Europe increased to new record levels this year, ensuring transportation costs will stay elevated for companies heading into a peak season for rebuilding inventories.

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BlueYonder

MAY 17, 2022

At the same time, tire manufacturers have suffered from extreme volatility, raw material shortages with rapidly rising prices, a shortage of global transport capacity and increased costs caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic and additional disruptive forces.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

Other recent changes the company has made include early ordering for key ingredients to circumvent disruptions in the global transport system. Inventory is key to maintaining agility Fundamentally, maintaining a healthy level of raw materials and inventory will be key to giving your business flexibility in the current climate.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 5, 2015

These giants drove slight improvements in operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) despite a slowing economy. Today, Unilever fails to meet the average performance of the peer group for operating margin. The global team infrastructure and training is an enabler. Colgate is a strong global player.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 20, 2015

Other benefits within your supply chain—from lower inventory carrying costs and the opportunity to capture market share—may offset the possibility of higher freight costs. Incorporating the right air shipping strategy into your multi-modal, global supply chain can help reduce costs and promote efficiency. Next Flight Out.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts. A coalition of countries is pitching a plan to the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) to require global shipping companies to raise funds for an effort to deploy widescale fleets of zero-carbon emission cargo ships within a decade.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 15, 2018

One way global shippers can deal with tight transit times and fast changes in demand is to keep a lot more inventory on hand. You can use less than container load (LCL), which enables you to ship more frequently and still lower inventory costs. Yet, even as you meet the demand, you can hold smaller reserves on hand.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Due to a possible strike over the USWC, most retailers took precautions and have been moving a high level of inventory replenishment in preparation for a robust year-end shopping season. Carriers are feeling pressure to ensure they are working with the terminals to elevate the issues and meet KPIs. Global Transportation Supply Chain'

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

As much as those in the auto component industry embrace this opportunity, they still have to navigate through several challenges when manufacturing in India, and one of those challenges is transportation. All companies face internal challenges to meet the demands and expectations of their customers.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Here we help you answer these questions with an overview of the B2B landscape, including: How B2B marketplaces work The pros and cons of B2B marketplaces The range of types of B2B marketplace The top B2B marketplaces around the world Read more: Try the eCommerce inventory management software that unleashes your growth What are B2B marketplaces?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 9, 2019

But demand for air freight shifted significantly when enough shippers preemptively repositioned inventory prior to the June 1, 2019, deadline. Combined with the promise of two-day shipping, it’s often the only way to meet customer demands. Choosing air freight can be a strategic way to lower inventory levels in the United States.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 3, 2019

But demand for air freight shifted significantly when enough shippers preemptively repositioned inventory prior to the June 1, 2019, deadline. Combined with the promise of two-day shipping, it’s often the only way to meet customer demands. Choosing air freight can be a strategic way to lower inventory levels in the United States.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 20, 2019

When I talk to worldwide businesses in Asia, Oceania, North America, or anywhere else, their chief concern is always the same: how do we meet our customers where they are to get them the products and services they want, all while keeping our own business strategy central? It’s a tricky tightrope to navigate.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 3, 2020

Air freight service is a perfect option for your just in time deliveries, but those that can wait in inventory for additional time may make more sense to move via rail service. With a slightly longer transit time, you can significantly cut transportation costs over air service. A quality provider, like C.H.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Global shipping can be difficult to organize, and costs tend to be high. However, a well-planned global shipping strategy—or a program that outlines how you distribute goods internationally—can help your business meet international regulations, keep costs down, and optimize supply chain processes.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Global shipping can be difficult to organize, and costs tend to be high. However, a well-planned global shipping strategy—or a program that outlines how you distribute goods internationally—can help your business meet international regulations, keep costs down, and optimize supply chain processes.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It adds efficiency and flexibility to your supply chain and better equips you to quickly replenish inventory throughout the holiday shopping season as consumers sweep through aisles or fill their online shopping carts. With significantly shorter lead times than other modes, air cargo can get your product to market in as little as a day.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2019

As many shippers front-loaded inventory in the second half of 2018—especially the fourth quarter—to avoid potential tariff increases, the market saw drastic volume increases beyond what we’ve come to expect from years’ past. Higher inventories to avoid tariffs. However, this year CNY volumes were not as strong as previous years.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Shipping Executives Anticipate Longer Disruption According to a published report from Bloomberg this week , the CEO’s of two global transport carriers indicated that the Red Sea threat is likely to disrupt shipping for weeks or months longer. Vincent Clerc, the CEO of shipping conglomerate A.P. Some European and U.S.

Shipping 52

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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. Global market trends have a considerable impact on a company’s different business functions.

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