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Ahead of the Curve: How Digitalization Helped Air Cargo Amidst Red Sea Shipping Diversions

Freightos

Ports in India were among those hardest hit by the Red Sea diversions that started in mid-December. Schedules were quickly disrupted and capacity shifted to China – Europe and North America lanes to accommodate the longer voyages. That reached air cargo quickly. That reached air cargo quickly.

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Welcome to A Day at ProMat 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

The company is headquartered in India, has about 800 employees globally, and received a $154 million investment from majority owner Reliance Industries. Blue Yonder was exhibiting its suite of supply chain software solutions, but my focus again was on solutions that support warehouse productivity.

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Ocean Freight: Key Trends & Planning For Peak Season 2023

Ware2Go

Manufacturing Costs Manufacturing costs in North America are higher than those in other global areas, such as China. In the long run, this may give companies in North America an advantage, as they are able to provide higher quality and safety standards. Likewise, other alternatives include India and Latin America.

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The India supply chain revolution

Supply Chain Movement

India is on the cusp of a supply chain transformation that may end up being nothing short of a major game changer. At IMD, we often discuss the distribution footprint of L’Oréal which had an outsized 15% of distribution centers located in India. Unilever, for example, has 38 factories in India out of more than 300 factories worldwide.

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PepsiCo’s Massive, Complex, and Difficult Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Logistics Viewpoints

But in North America, distribution is predominately through their company-owned fleet. There are continuing efforts to reduce the weight of their tractor and trailers in North America. PepsiCo Foods North America introduced tractors with liftable tandem axles which can lift the second axle if the load is not too heavy.

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State of Logistics Outsourcing: Plenty of Room for Growth as Shipper Dissatisfaction & Technology Expectations Increase

GlobalTranz

After China, other regions that have growth potential, according to 3PL and supply chain executives, are North America, Asia (not including China and India) and Western Europe, in that order. Other emerging markets include South America (not including Mexico), India, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Mexico.

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Getting Down to Brass Tacks: Can We Really Collaborate?

Supply Chain Shaman

As the bricks and mortar retailer is attacked by eCommerce pure plays—Amazon in North America, Alibaba in China, and Flipcart in India—assortment and excitement in the store become paramount to lure customers. It is for this reason that I sit on the back row at most conferences watching, listening, and smiling.