Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Geopolitical instability, extreme weather, labor shortages, and fluctuating consumer demand regularly impact global logistics. When unexpected disruptions occura factory shutdown, a shipping delay, or a supply shortagethese models provide little flexibility. Supply chain disruptions have become a persistent operational risk.

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E2open

JULY 31, 2024

Latest report shows year-over-year increase of eight days for global average shipment time from initial booking to clearing gate at final port, five-day increase in actual transit time AUSTIN, Texas – July 31, 2024 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This solution allows human resource managers to review performance against over 50 external workforce key performance indicators, access global market intelligence (including rates, talent supply and demand, and time-to-hire trends), and track progress across diversity and worker health and safety initiatives.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 26, 2025

strikes hit Iranian military targets on June 22, the world held its breath, and so did the global supply chain. With global headlines speculating about a possible U.S. Mark Morgan President of Global Commercial Operations Kinaxis The initial fear wasn’t just about oil. Oil markets surged. Airspace closed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Sellercloud serves small to mid-sized retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers with inventory and order management systems (IMS/OMS) that help manage and synchronize inventory across multiple sales channels, while also facilitating order fulfillment. Do You Think Fedex Ships Live Pandas?

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

April 23, 2025 Blog Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Freightos Enterprise our comprehensive solution designed specifically for large enterprises that import and export, who need to bring control, visibility, and efficiency to their global logistics operations. Ready to Transform Your Freight Operations?

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3PL Insights

JUNE 16, 2025

With Detroit’s legacy as the Motor City, the region is home to countless manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors deeply embedded in the global automotive supply chain. Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions Global disruptions often lead to delays at ports, congested rail yards, and increased transportation costs. Here’s how.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 26, 2025

Subscribe Shipping Containers! Infographic) Shipping containers have left a mark on the supply chain industry and beyond. Learn more about how shipping containers revolutionized the supply chain industry in this blog. This historic voyage marked the beginning of a new era in global trade. More than just a Box!

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The term shipper can sometimes cause confusion, as it is often understood by the layman to be the entity that physically ships the goods from origin to destination. Or I am evaluating a new global trade management software provider anyone else had good/bad experience with them?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Salesforce.com model is primarily a pipeline management tool suitable for discrete markets but not process manufacturers. Relex will continue to do well in the retail market but will struggle to be a serious player in manufacturing due to the lack of thought leadership. Will this change the market? I don’t think so.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Meanwhile, LogiSYM Asia Pacific, a well-established event with over a decade of history, brought together professionals from supply chain, logistics, and shipping sectors for strategic discussions on resilience, digitalization, sustainability, and global trade dynamics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2025

You might think it’s magic, but it’s actually the hard work of chemical import and export companies working behind the scenes to keep global supply chains ticking. From shipping containers to hazardous material handling, these companies coordinate every detail. Or how your favorite soda gets that perfect fizz?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

These steps include sourcing and receiving inventory, storing inventory, order processing, picking and packing an order, shipping the order, and returns management. Standard sizes and categorizations play a crucial role in determining the costs associated with shipping products that meet standard criteria in fulfillment centers.

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E2open

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Latest report indicates year-over-year increase of up to 10 days for average global ocean shipment durations DALLAS – Nov. The report data reveals a considerable year-over-year (YoY) increase in global average shipment duration, from 58 days in Q3 2023 to 68 days in Q3 2024, along with a two-day increase from Q2 2024.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

InterSystems is a rapidly growing global private company with nearly 2,000 employees and revenues of over $1 billion. Those can include suppliers, contract manufacturers, logistics service providers, customs brokers, governmental agencies, and other participants. Decisions need to be digitized. Who is InterSystems?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2025

If your business depends on freight shipping, you've likely felt the effects of a world that seems to change overnight. From port congestion and fuel surcharges to weather events and labor shortages, the threats to your shipping network are real and growing. Even businesses that ship only within U.S. The good news?

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

April 23, 2025 Blog Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Freightos Enterprise our comprehensive solution designed specifically for large enterprises that import and export, who need to bring control, visibility, and efficiency to their global logistics operations. Ready to Transform Your Freight Operations?

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Freight Waves

JULY 10, 2025

This year’s theme emphasizes resilience in global supply chains, making Miller’s participation particularly poignant as professionals seek clarity on international economic shifts that ripple through domestic freight operations. ports, trucking networks, and warehouses. “The U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

Commercial teams operate in a ship-to environment, but the supply chain teams operate in a transactional world based on a ship from model. Visibility of the translation layer of ship to converted to ship from is not existent. The signal is clear for commercial teams, but not for supply. The reason?

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Optimizing spare parts inventory offers significant advantages for organizations, particularly in the manufacturing, maintenance, and repair sectors. Streamlined Lead Times: Improved procurement efficiency potentially resulting in cost savings from optimized shipping arrangements and favorable supplier terms.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

Global supply chains have been tested repeatedly by a series of disruptive events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S.-China The prevailing strategy was to produce goods in low-cost countries and distribute them globally, optimizing for economies of scale. China trade disputes, and natural disasters.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 23, 2025

Geopolitical tensions, rising fuel costs, driver shortages, blocked shipping lanes and frequent supply chain disruptions make it tough to achieve reliable on-time delivery amid this complexity. So what are the top reasons for shipping delays? There is good news, though.

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to a leading company in the global market, digitalizing the supply chain increases the companys productivity by 45%. Most global analysts recommend digital investment as a strategic necessity. Recent surveys from Gartner found that 61% of respondents see advanced technologies as key differentiators for being competitive.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As the global automotive industry transitions from primarily producing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to including electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids, we’re witnessing a true transformation. Tying APS to a confident forecast enables manufacturers to maximize the return on all their inventory investments.

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Freight Waves

JULY 6, 2025

This week: DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America; Aerospace manufacturer plans $120M expansion in Texas; and Third-party logistics provider plans warehouse near Houston. Donohoe said manufacturers in Mexico across sectors such as automotive, electronics, and industrial goods have been ramping up exports to the U.S.

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QAD

MAY 20, 2025

tariffs, announced April 2nd, on imported goods is having significant repercussions across multiple industries, impacting manufacturers , suppliers and consumers. domestic manufacturing and addressing trade imbalances. Several other countries are subject to similar increases resulting in strong reactions from global leaders.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 23, 2025

Supply Chain Disruptions Increased in 2024 Resilincs 2024 supply chain data reveals a striking 38% increase in global supply chain disruptions compared to the previous year. However, the latest data underscores a renewed surge in disruptions, signaling fresh challenges for global supply networks. From the ILA U.S.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Supply chains are the backbone of global trade that ensure the smooth movement of goods and materials across industries. Improve collaboration between suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners. Real-time updates on shipping status and delivery timelines improve customer satisfaction and trust.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 24, 2025

The global supply chain is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by tariffs, rising trade restrictions and evolving technologies.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 14, 2025

The explosion in globalisation, and corresponding reduction in transport availability over the last decade or so, have together kiboshed some of the factors which once fueled a steady growth in offshore manufacture and procurement. ports can help worldwide shipping to move more fluidly. Let me show you why. Reducing bottlenecks in U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

Just ask any manufacturer who’s had to halt production because a single critical component wasn’t available. Just as your body needs multiple defense mechanisms to fight off illness, your supply chain needs various strategies to handle disruptions, whether they’re local supplier issues or global crises.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 1, 2025

It is not just Procurement, Warehouse Management and Shipping. I worked in Materials Handling, Warehouse Management, Resource Planning, Industrial Engineering, I/T, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, Executive Leadership, Distribution, Freight Management, Reverse Logistics, Customer Experience and Order Management, and much more.

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Exiger Perspectives

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Industries dependent on these metals, including defense , renewable energy , electronics, and manufacturing, may experience supply chain disruptions, including delays, price increases, and supply bottlenecks, due to China’s leading role in their production. China is the top producer of all five recently restricted metals.

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Freight Waves

JULY 3, 2025

companies in apparel and fashion have shifted their sourcing, and have reached “single-digit” dependency on Chinese manufacturing, said Maersk Chief Commercial Officer Karsten Kildahl, in the update. “[O]ther O]ther commodities like home improvements have a significantly higher level of Chinese manufacturing due to the nature of the goods.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

The logistics landscape is evolving rapidly as more manufacturers relocate production closer to domestic markets. The Shift to Reshoring: Why Its Happening Economic and Geopolitical Drivers Trade Tensions and Tariffs Global trade policies continue to reshape supply chains, with U.S.-China Midwest U.S. Midwest U.S. Southwest U.S.

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RFgen

JULY 8, 2025

For example, manufacturers relying on spreadsheets may overlook delays until production is interrupted. That leads to emergency restocking, premium‐rate shipping and dissatisfied customers. Barcode and RFID scanning confirm exact items and quantities at pick, pack and ship stages. Delivering on promises builds loyalty.

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QAD

JULY 1, 2025

Every year of the 2020s has unleashed events that have rocked multiple industries, causing manufacturers around the world to spend long days and sleepless nights wondering how to make it through. While manufacturers have used different strategies to survive, the most successful ones share one trait: adaptability.

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