Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

But how to do this was very ambiguous. The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions. A 4PL is a company that plans and executes transportation on behalf of their customers. One of those companies was Aera Technology.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

Like the chicken shortage and other issues surrounding the supply chain crisis , infant formula shortages originated with COVID-19 disrupting the supply chain , triggering the lack of labor , transportation, and raw materials. This made it incredibly difficult for manufacturers to accurately gauge the market size for production.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2024

percent from November to December 2023 as militant attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea led to a plunge in the volumes of cargo transported in that key region, a German economic institute said on Thursday. Drizly currently delivers beer, wine and spirits in states where it’s legal, and partners with retailers across North America.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2023

I saw an interesting story earlier this week about how a police department in a small Maryland city is using drones in its effort to thwart illegal dirt bike riding within city limits. The logistics provider has already deployed 3,000 AMRs globally with over 2,000 in North America.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

The Normalcy Index calculated weekly by the Economist projects that North America is 67% of the way back to normalcy from COVID, but globally, it is lower at 50% with many flare-ups. The Port of Shenzhen –a central manufacturing and export hub including the Yantian terminal that handles 25% of all U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. The issue was that none of these ex-McKinnsey and Deloitte consultants knew how to model variability, feasibility, and constraints. Manufacturing equipment lead times were 19 months.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Global challenges, including port congestion, fuel costs, governmental policies and the ongoing pandemic will be among the factors affecting over-the-road hauling across North America as we look forward through this year and beyond. How to Manage Truckload Macro Trends. How to Become a Shipper of Choice.

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

As fast-growing businesses turn their attention to upcoming holiday demand, Ware2Go has tapped our internal experts and the latest industry data to create insights around what to expect and how to plan for peak season. In this age of globalization, using ocean freight to transport goods is increasingly important to emerging brands.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. The “Them (company leadership) versus Us (shop floor associates)” mentality also needs to change for Lean Transportation to " WE. The 8 Rights To Achieve Lean Transportation Practices. Transportation takes time.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. The issue was that none of these ex-McKinnsey and Deloitte consultants knew how to model variability, feasibility, and constraints. Manufacturing equipment lead times were 19 months.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

for the more advanced economies in Europe and the North America. For the global multi-national, Powering global growth in China and India is tougher, and with less intellectual property risk, than driving a digital transformation in North America and Europe. This includes driverless transport and local delivery.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. That''s why we ask our experts a very simple question " How to improve the operational efficiency in global supply chain? ".

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2021

Whether it’s deforestation from farming grains or livestock; carbon emissions from transport and production plants; or chemical waste produced manufacturing household products, it’s important for a business to understand all the ways in which it impacts the environment – and to take action to minimize its footprint.

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Unleashed

JUNE 22, 2022

3PLs may, in some cases, be simply focused on the transportation or shipping of items for a business. With dropshipping, an order is placed and a business simply relays the information to the manufacturer or supplier, who sends it out on their behalf. and US$87.78.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2022

CaliBaja is a North American manufacturing powerhouse. In addition to making a significant amount of audio and visual supplies, CaliBaja is also a major manufacturer of medical equipment—a status that has kept them as active as ever during the pandemic. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 2, 2022

Failure to communicate can result in missed deadlines, untimely deliveries, increased transportation costs , shortages, and irate customers. Imagine you’re a high-end boat manufacturer in North America preparing for the warm weather. Suppliers shipping to manufacturing locations in highly affected regions.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. How Labor Shortages Have Hurt the Supply Chain. How Businesses and Supply Chain Professionals are Responding to Disruption. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

The responsibility for container safety is shared across the supply chain, with solutions for safer container transport including proper packing, stowage, and securing of containers, and reporting of correct weight. Colorado also adopted the rule but will have a heavy duty truck provision begin in 2027.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 4, 2023

It is not just US tool manufacturers that are affected. The goal is to set China’s chip manufacturing industry back by at least a decade.”[4] What happened instead was massive theft of intellectual property, huge trade deficits, the hollowing out of the middle class in Europe and North America, and the rise of nativist politics.”

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

This represents every operating truck in North America: Yet not every truck is available every single day of the year. It might be manufacturing , sales, or even customer service that cuts into your truckload lead times. But very few of us think about truckload capacity when we hear the phrase. And maybe we should.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 17, 2022

When it comes to food waste, the environment takes a double whammy — water, packaging, transportation, and agricultural resources get used up for naught, and that leftover sandwich or container of expired spinach you bought in hopes of healthy eating releases greenhouse gases as it decomposes in a landfill.”[2] ”[5].

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 17, 2022

When it comes to food waste, the environment takes a double whammy — water, packaging, transportation, and agricultural resources get used up for naught, and that leftover sandwich or container of expired spinach you bought in hopes of healthy eating releases greenhouse gases as it decomposes in a landfill.”[2] ”[5].

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BlueYonder

MAY 13, 2021

We have four main regions in the organization: North America, Latin America, Europe, and APAC. We’ve also defined three stages and set up projects to attain these new capabilities: Starting five years ago, we implemented Blue Yonder’s transportation management solution (TMS). What’s next in this journey?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Additionally, Amazon’s logistics services include transportation and warehousing solutions, allowing businesses of all sizes to leverage Amazon’s expertise and resources in streamlining their supply chain and improving their delivery capabilities. Sales by Region/Country: North America is likely the biggest contributor (395.64

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

This represents every operating truck in North America: Yet not every truck is available every single day of the year. It might be manufacturing , sales, or even customer service that cuts into your truckload lead times. But very few of us think about truckload capacity when we hear the phrase. And maybe we should.

Optimal Sourcing 48

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

This represents every operating truck in North America: Yet not every truck is available every single day of the year. It might be manufacturing , sales, or even customer service that cuts into your truckload lead times. But very few of us think about truckload capacity when we hear the phrase. And maybe we should.

Optimal Sourcing 48

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2013

The “reshoring” of manufacturing operations from China and elsewhere to the United States continues to make headlines. And earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal published an article about how the toy maker K’Nex has moved most of its manufacturing operations from China to its factory in Pennsylvania. Do you agree?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

By improving coordination and management of suppliers, which includes manufacturers, logistics providers and even customers across vast geographies, resilient supply chains minimised the ripples of shocks and disruptions. Changing Customer Demand and Expectations. Businesses must focus on ROI when making decisions on which direction to take.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Specific Example- A Multinational Foods Manufacturer A specific example involves a multinational consumer goods food manufacturer. This particular company’s product production and distribution network material flows involve 38 facilities across North America.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

The primary challenge is figuring out how to locate and gather the right data, and then delivering it along with existing order documentation. They tie together raw materials providers, suppliers, manufacturers, ocean carriers, retailers, and 3PLs. Others have already started planning for the move.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

However, a common question asked by end-users, is ‘how do we power electronics inside a sealed enclosure?’. Glands are manufactured using different materials, including: Aluminium. You’re more likely to replace or upgrade computer hardware a few times before your manufacturing facility needs a new enclosure.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 11, 2018

Only one of them is outside North America: China. If projections and recent rhetoric are to be believed, India will join China as the only non-North American countries in the $500 billion club by 2025. The only reliable mechanism to create lots of jobs is large scale manufacturing, which is driven by exports.

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RFgen

AUGUST 10, 2023

Investing in Warehouse Innovation: How to Evaluate ROI for Warehouse Software DOWNLOAD NOW » Compliance and Security Meeting regulatory standards and ensuring data security are essential. Again, mobile barcoding provides a more scalable solution that’s easier to implement, configure, and expand at much lower cost.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Why Truckload Lead Times Matter and How to Improve Them | Transportfolio. This represents every operating truck in North America: Yet not every truck is available every single day of the year. It might be manufacturing, sales, or even customer service that cuts into your truckload lead times. And maybe we should.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Descartes Integrates Transportation Messaging and Customs Filing with SAP®. Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). We decided to collaborate with Descartes because of their expertise in multi-modal transportation messaging and customs filing.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2015

The 3PL Summit is North America’s largest and most high-level gathering of logistics executives and their manufacturer and retailer supply chain counterparts. FTR Transportation Conference 2015 Indianapolis, Indiana; September 15-17. 2015 Surface Transportation Summit Toronto, Ontario, Canada; October 14.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 28, 2021

But the world’s demand for clean energy is running up against some hard realities in the global supply chain and one of the most erratic transportation markets in history. Here are the five key project logistics challenges we’re seeing in renewable energy and how to overcome them. Tighter budgets for renewable energy projects.

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