Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

During the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, sectors such as automotive, electronics, and consumer goods experienced severe disruptions due to factory shutdowns and shipping constraints, primarily because of dependence on suppliers concentrated in Asia.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 6, 2022

Dhruv came to America (from India) in 2007 to pursue an undergraduate engineering degree. Founded in 2014 out of Chicago, ShipBob was launched through Y Combinator by co-founders Dhruv Saxena and Divey Gulati, two entrepreneurs who saw a need for more efficient shipping for ecommerce businesses. About ShipBob.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2023

From the “long shot but worth a try” files, Bed Bath & Beyond is seeking tens of millions of dollars from container shipping lines, claiming the carriers willfully abandoned service commitments at the height of supply-chain turbulence to reap enormous profits from the market turmoil.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2021

The business model is to supply paint directly to close to 75,000 mom and pop hardware stores in India. The reason the company sells to mom and pop stores is because in India there are not big box stores that sell hardware; instead, everything is sold through these roadside mom and pop stores. And Asian Paints was no exception.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In other Walmart news, the company is importing more goods to the United States from India and reducing its reliance upon China as it looks to cut costs and diversify its supply chain. Walmart shipped one quarter of its U.S. companies to import more from countries including India, Thailand and Vietnam.

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E2open

JANUARY 19, 2023

(NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, today released the Q4 2022 edition of its Ocean Shipping Index, a quarterly report that offers data-driven insights to better manage the movement of goods around the globe and on key lanes between Asia, North America, and Europe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2022

A record-breaking heatwave in India has decimated the mango crop there, hitting the country just as mango trees were flowering, impacting the dozens of different varieties that Indians hold so dear. India has experienced its hottest March in more than 120 years, leaving mango trees bare instead of packed with fruit.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Right after demonetization, another big thing that came to India was the implementation of GST (Goods and Services Tax). The logistics sector in India is worth $130 million and the number is gradually increasing with a passing day. The post How GST (Goods and Services Tax) Has Affected Logistics in India!

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Meanwhile, Brazil, Russia and India will become major suppliers as companies access the remaining untapped resources of the world. For example, a consumer can access the Amazon Returns Center and initiate the shipping label printing and shipping of products from any internet-accessible device.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2025

Aramex India is also set to launch a Virtual Wallet for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and prepaid customers, enabling them to seamlessly add funds and begin shipping with Aramex.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Costco is renting 3 container ships and ‘several thousand containers’ Amazon ends free Prime delivery for Whole Foods deliveries. Even with a labor shortage, large retailers are gearing up for the holiday season by bringing in hundreds of thousands of employees ahead of the shopping and shipping surge.

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River Logic

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Events over the past 18+ months (COVID-19, Brexit, Suez Canal blockage, India-China border conflict, natural disasters, cyberattacks on pipelines and shipping lines) forced companies to find new ways to deliver goods and services, secure alternative sources for needed materials, and simply determine how to survive.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

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 needs to be an accurate signal reflecting real-time changes as orders are shipped throughout the day.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Traylor’s technology streamlines the shipping process, reduces cost, and facilitates collaboration. Turvo is based in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Dallas, Texas, and Hyderabad, India. The company specializes in drop and hook shipments (power-only) and open-deck transportation. Key Takeaways: The TraylorTranspo Story.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2025

Steep shipping costs According to a survey , 2,000 US retail shoppers say that the primary factor (58%) for cart abandonment is high shipping costs. Cut down carrier costs with contract management Partnering with the right carrier will help you cut down shipping costs and retain customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

The company is headquartered in India, has about 800 employees globally, and received a $154 million investment from majority owner Reliance Industries. And work assignments can be dynamically prioritized by adjusting configurable rules such as ship date or order types. Addverb Technologies recently entered my radar range.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Although we are a 3PL who supports manufacturers who ship, the more information we provide, the better off we all are. In fact, the US has now surpassed all countries but Mexico, India, and the Netherlands in cost savings potential for manufacturers. Read Full Post. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2021

The iWMS team on this project had folks from the US, South Africa, Ceylon, and India participating in team meetings and individual calls. Lori herself got Covid early in the project, which meant initially she was not able to participate in all the Zoom calls. Pictures of the keystrokes were taken.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Frequent speaker, presenter and moderator at industry conferences as well as writing thought leadership pieces for professional publications in Singapore, Australia and India. Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery. MORE FROM THIS EDITION. Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Subnational governments like Québec in Canada and Telengana in India as well as manufacturers and fleets like DHL, Heineken and Scania are endorsing the MOU and declared that they will align with the decarbonization effort. The second Z – Zero emission shipping routes: the Clydebank Declaration.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Border controls, China’s zero-covid policy and global shipping costs and energy prices is putting increasing pressure on supply chains throughout the Asia Pacific region. The Age of Agility: Building Resilience in the Supply Chain. Feature Article by Anthony Beavis, Managing Director APAC at Körber Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Nearly fifteen years ago, there was a major hops shortage, which raised prices for every style of beer, but significantly impacted India Pale Ales, which are known for their intense hoppy taste. As a result, suppliers cut and shipped trees that normally would have been given another year to grow.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Headquartered in Singapore, YCH’s network of DistriParks and supply chain hub are located in more than 100 key cities in Asia, including China and India. As a leading energy and urban solutions provider, Sembcorp has more than 5.7GW of renewable energy portfolio across key markets such as Singapore, Vietnam China, India and the UK.

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Locus

MAY 16, 2023

Businesses are bullish about the future of last-mile delivery in India, and the numbers reflect it. Logistics experts state that India’s last-mile delivery market is moving similarly to markets like the US and China, with more than 10% penetration. What Are the Top Five Logistics Software Companies in India?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2016

As a result, warehouses can ship more packages. The eCommerce consumer expects free shipping, fast delivery, and hassle-free returns, asserts the E li Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. International Shipping and Fulfillment Processes Are Getting More Complicated. percent until 2020.

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Locus

MAY 14, 2024

Additionally, these companies often specialize in particular aspects of logistics, such as last-mile delivery, global shipping, or efficient returns management. Spoilt for Choice: Now Pick from Multiple Shipping Options at Checkout e. Introducing ShipFlex: For Intelligent, Flexible, and Fast Deliveries 3.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptions that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next. At these times of the year, you should see less risk to your standard ocean shipping strategy.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

are reporting that they are being inundated with requests from importers seeking to use provisions such as the “321 de minimis” rule, which allows goods worth less than $800 to be shipped to the U.S. Southeast Asian countries, Taiwan and India have become alternative manufacturing locales or sources of supply.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Emerging markets like Brazil, Russia, India and China are further changing the automotive landscape, as automakers look to streamline distribution and better serve these areas, who combined represent 40% of the world’s population and have gross domestic product (GDP) growth far exceeding that of more fully developed countries.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

The latest updates on shipping delays in the Red Sea in January 2024, including which businesses and industries have been impacted. This response is driven by ongoing threats to crew and cargo safety, necessitating the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in substantial delays and escalated shipping costs.

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All Things Supply Chain

MAY 19, 2023

Foxconn to build $500 million factory in India Electronics manufacturer Foxconn has started construction on a new manufacturing site in India, with plans to invest $500 million in the facility…

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 24, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our readers added perspectives on this week’s reports indicating that Apple has initiated plans for production of the upcoming new model iPhone14 to be sourced from both China and India. In April of this year, a facility in India began producing the iPhone13. Added Supply Chain Matters Perspectives.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

SupplyChainBrain Container Ship Explodes, Catches Fire Off Coast of India More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Trade Deficit Narrows by Most on Record as Imports Plunge Global Trade & Economics Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

This technology is set to change the dynamics of how goods are shipped over long distances. Automated trucks replacing truck drivers have been a part of the future plans of the logistics industry in India for several years now. Cargo Ships. As you can anticipate, this change will be a ground-breaking advancement. Fork Lifts .

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Turvo

DECEMBER 21, 2021

When the Ever Given became stranded in the Suez Canal, it drew international attention as engineers attempted to free the ship and re-establish global commerce routes. Strong gusts at nearly 50 mph caused a “loss of capacity to direct the ship,” forcing the hull to deviate. Coronavirus outbreak in India.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Trade Deficit Narrows by Most on Record as Imports Plunge Global Trade & Economics Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S. Truce Ocean Transportation Container Ship Explodes, Catches Fire Off Coast of India Global Gateways Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 11, 2017

Luxottica maintains a warehouse in Atlanta and ships roughly 470k units of inventory each week - 300k to retail locations and 170k as wholesale to independent opticians and department stores. Luxottica has manufacturing facilities in five countries: Italy, China, India, United States and Brazil. An Industry Newcomer: Warby Parker.

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