Locus

JULY 12, 2022

In spite of Japan’s Labour Standards Act , which states the statutory working hours to be eight hours per day and 40 hours per week, it is not unusual for Japanese employees to work overtime. When it comes to last-mile logistics , the way this outlook plays into Japan’s delivery agents’ work is concerning. Rising expectations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Customers in North Asia, including China and Japan, will benefit from increased connection and service dependability as a result of the route. AB5 requires companies that hire independent contractors to reclassify them as employees, but there are some exceptions in the law across industries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2022

Nintendo is struggling to break out of a frustrating sales slowdown, selling 33 percent fewer units of Switch game systems in the April-June quarter than a year ago in Japan due to a crippled supply chain. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Part of that could be due to a shortage in video game consoles. 1, said the memo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

The kick-off to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan is just two weeks away, after being postponed last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the event. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. This acquisition builds on the Panasonic/Blue Yonder strategic relationship, established in January 2019 with a partnership, followed by the creation of a joint venture company in Japan in November 2019. You can watch the full spot here ; I won’t spoil the outcome for you.

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o9 Solutions

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Strengthening Digital SCM Services for Retail and Distribution Industries in Japan. Marubeni Corporation (hereinafter, “Marubeni”), :o9 Solutions Japan K.K. hereinafter, “:o9”), and Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. About Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 5, 2023

The firm also organizes startup acceleration programs and is among the most active investors worldwide, with over 200 investments per year driving innovation across multiple industries. Plug and Play Ventures invests in early-stage startups across various industries, including fintech, healthtech, insurtech, and mobility, among others.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends Feature Article by Laurent Sik , Head of Operations, CEVA FVL APAC Automobiles, as a form of transportation, are indispensable in today’s world and will remain a crucial part of our lives for a long time to come. million cars.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group highlights a 2024 prediction of added labor activism continuing across industry supply chains in 2024. According to the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations Labor Action Tracker , as of the end of October 2023, there were over 350 labor strikes involving over 490,000 workers.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 15, 2024

Or consider a global pharmaceutical company racing against time to distribute life-saving vaccines amidst logistical hurdles and regulatory uncertainties. Imagine a retail giant striving to meet surging online orders while grappling with unpredictable shipping delays caused by natural disasters.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The trade partnership includes the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as well as Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand – accounting for the vast majority of Asia Pacific regional economic output. Ahold Delhaize Is Acquiring FreshDirect.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

These are embedded in industrial machinery, home goods (like refrigerators), toys, and advanced military devices. “We But then neither is Japan, Malaysia, or Silicon Valley, where other key sites in the global chip supply chain are based. America was able to thwart Huawei because the semiconductor industry grew up in Silicon Valley.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Publishing the first ever National Defense Industrial Strategy (NDIS). The NDIS will guide engagement, policy development, and investment in the defense industrial base over the next three to five years. EU Trade and Technology Council. * With Japan and the Republic of Korea. Creating a smart manufacturing plan.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 16, 2015

Looking at the numbers and recent news, investors are betting big on the future of the logistics industry. Robinson (a Talking Logistics sponsor) and XPO Logistics increase 40.5% Robinson and XPO Logistics (Source: quotes.wsj.com). buying Australian logistics company Toll Holdings Ltd. for about $5.1

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Enterra Insights

MAY 13, 2020

Jennifer Smith ( @jensmithWSJ ) reports, “Decisions are taking place across scores of loading docks, warehouses and logistics management offices as companies of all sizes take a new look at technology that can help them adapt their operations to a changing business landscape under coronavirus restrictions. Industry 4.0

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, OMRON Corporation is a multi-billion-dollar, diversified company with business units producing industrial automation products, device & module solutions, healthcare, and social system solutions. Fascinated by the world of industrial automation technology.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2017

But before I bring out the lawn mower and tool box, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Mondelez Says Cyberattack Cost it Business (WSJ – sub. Amazon Japan challenged by glitches in delivery services (Nikkei Asian Review). AscendTMS Launches Commission System In Logistics TMS Software.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2022

According to The Spectator , Ukraine “occupies a niche at the very heavy end of the industry.” Although there is no evidence that the cyber attack was related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, it did occur just after Japan announced that it would block some Russian banks from accessing the SWIFT international payment system.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2017

I’m running short on time, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon patented a highway network that controls self-driving cars and trucks (Recode). Japan to subsidize pickup lockers to reduce parcel deliveries (Nikkei Asian Review). What’s the common thread here?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Well, how often do you hear industry analysts say they underestimated a market’s growth rate? Vanderlande is a member of Toyota Industries Corporation within the Toyota Advanced Logistics Group. KNAPP offers integrated warehouse systems and logistics software solutions. Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

These examples are from retail, but I sense that the same customer empowerment phenomenon is happening broadly across everything we do at Amazon and most other industries as well. Amazon is at the nexus of ecommerce, data, and logistics, with a drive to constantly improve their logistics network. Amazon’s logistics hiring plans.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The 15 member RCEP countries comprise the 10 nations of Southeast Asia; China, Korea, Japan in north Asia; and from down under, Australia and New Zealand. RCEP Benefits for Singapore, according to the country’s Ministry of Trade and Industry. billion people. Key FTA Elements.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 1, 2016

So, I’ll just point you to my past April 1 posts in case you missed them the first time: 2015: Netflix Developing Original Series About Logistics Called “D is for Drones”. In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week, without commentary. UPS Breaks Ground On New Technology Center.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2021

He has been in the logistics industry for over 10 years and has learned and experienced the ups, downs, and changes in the industry during that time. Dray Depot is an employee owned and operated third party logistics company that specializes in drayage and transloading services. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. Realizing the zero emission ambition requires cross-industry coordination. The initiatives launched at COP26 will significantly reshape the transport and logistics ecosystem, its fleets, its infrastructure and its practices.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2023

cents per kW*hr (with Japan at 27.5 According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the average cost of a US commercial PV system has fallen by about 60% since 2017. The economic toll of power failures has increased in Industry, commercial and especially residential sectors. cents per kW*hr, Germany 20% to 27.5

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Technology Overview……… In the Industrial 4.0 I will recommend selecting a provider with practical experience and knowledge in logistics and supply chain application development. James spent 18 years in logistics IT function. Robotic Process Automation for the Logistics Industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2021

MetaExperts align with your industry and OpEx initiatives (i.e., The upshot of all this is the result of now we very brittle supply chains, now inherently susceptible to massive disruption – even by a single event – such as the tsunami event in Japan. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. High Responsiveness.

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

The trucking industry was down 80,000 drivers in 2021, and that shortage is anticipated to balloon to 160,000 by 2030. The labor supply is shrinking in Germany, Poland, Russia, and Japan, and contraction is expected to quicken. Also, look for workers in industries where employment is declining and reskill them. million to 75.3

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Paragon Announces National Street Level Routing & Scheduling in Japan. Trimble Acquires Nexala to Expand its Role in the Rail Transport Industry. Chainalytics Announces Technology Partnership with Logistical Labs. Will e-commerce also transform the logistics industry? As John Wiehoff, C.H. Have a happy weekend!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2023

The goal is to set China’s chip manufacturing industry back by at least a decade. The post Apple’s China Problem appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Both American and foreign companies that use US technology are being required to cut off support for some of China‘s leading factories and chip designers.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Judah produces the Freightos Group’s FBX Weekly Freight Update and other research on what’s happening in the industry from shipper behaviors to the latest in logistics technology and digitization. Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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o9 Solutions

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The council hosts a collective of visionary industry leaders who regularly share valuable learnings, best practices, and knowledge through AIM10x Webinars and Podcasts. Watanabe Medal” in the category of Technical Achievement Contribution in 2009. o9 Solutions’ platform has the potential to solve the problems in the current SCM.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

We are pleased to continue our 2021 series our fire-side chat column with key people in the supply chain industry. But I did not see myself growing up in this industry – did not seem to be a glamorous and exciting and one that was dominated by males. BluJay is results-oriented and this starts with customers’ results.

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Locus

APRIL 7, 2022

It’s one thing delivering parcels on time in any country; it’s quite another delivering parcels on time in Japan. That’s because Japan’s standards for home delivery services are very high. In this blog we will see how Japan’s market challenges are unlike any other, and why brands require solutions that are specially suited to them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

This, however, lead to many problems, as the industry became less forgiving to a woman without a husband. Despite discrimination because of her gender and disability, Lillie Drennan is remembered as a pioneer for women who want to work in industries traditionally dominated by men. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This may be a reaction to the ongoing supply chain crisis, which quantum could help relieve through its potential to solve complex optimization problems common in shipping and logistics.” Naveh explains, “Most quantum work to date has taken place in academia and industry research organizations. New States of Matter.

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