Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we highlight published September 2022 indices of global supply chain volatility ( GSPI ) and US Logistics Index ( LMI ) activity trends along with our view of the implications. As noted above, the not so optimistic news now rests with risks for product demand contraction.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: EU Approves FedEx Acquisition of TNT Express ( WSJ – sub. INTTRA Collaborates with JDA Software for Streamlined Transportation Management.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

DHL launches new logistics service for life sciences products handled at extremely low temperatures. UPS Capital – Sponsored Study Shows Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Strategies Lacking. Penske Logistics Joins CargoNet to Enhance Supply Chain Security. C-TPAT, Importer Security Filing).

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. business logistics costs reportedly rose by 22.4 For 2021, U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

If they were dependent, did they have East Coast distribution centers where they could preplace inventory before the strike occurred. Do you have a contingency plan for transportation emergencies? The post The Advantage of Speed: The Cooper Health Supply Chain Relies Upon Real-time Risk Alerts appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ).

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American Global Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By taking a proactive approach to supply chain risk management, your business can protect itself from disruptions and maintain its competitive edge. Disruptions in transportation infrastructure and evolving consumer demands pose additional challenges that require proactive management.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I have long argued that companies need to expand their definition of supply chain visibility. It goes well beyond tracking shipments, orders, inventory, and assets in motion. Another Supply Chain Visibility Blind Spot). Read more Who Is Actually Hauling Your Freight? The post Who Is Actually Hauling Your Freight?

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

Inventory Management Assessment- Samsung Electronics. We noted in our editorial likely needs for comprehensive inventory management assessments especially given the risk of higher working capital costs are a result of higher interest rates. Samsung ’s inventory balances reportedly reached the equivalent of $36.9

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Supply changes occur when there are fluctuations in the availability or accessibility of raw materials, components, or finished products. These changes can be caused by factors such as natural disasters, political unrest, trade disputes, or disruptions in transportation networks. Another notable example is the technology sector.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

If cost reduction is not the only thing to measuring supply chain performance, that begs the questions: "Maybe we should be measuring other Supply Chain Management activities and what would they be?". Inventory measurement is critical and it is money after all in that it took a capital expense to procure.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

and global wide headlines, not only for the significance of such a tragedy, but as a fresh reminder that events of such magnitude are now part of the landscape of supply chain and logistics risk. Then there are the implications for various industry supply chains. Industry Supply Network Implications U.S.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

If so, I invite you to attend two of the sessions that I am participating in, both related to transportation management: TMS 4 SMB: A Case Study with Carhartt. Speakers: Sharon Perry, Vice President of Logistics, Carhartt; Gregg Lanyard, Director, Product Management, Manhattan Associates; Adrian Gonzalez, President, Adelante SCM.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

According to the July 2022 Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSPI) , compiled and published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , overall pressures reportedly declined once again in July. Logistics Managers Index. Warehousing and Inventory metrics continue to buoy the logistics sector.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights two additional May 2022 indicators of supply chain volatility as well as logistics services trending. In an update published earlier this month, we highlighted various quantitative data related to global and regional supply chain PMI indices for May.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This has been especially the case over the last two plus years with the onset of the global-wide Covid-19 pandemic and with consequent and unprecedented supply and transportation network disruptions. The attention of the company’s most senior management, as well as its investors became center stage.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2017

Anyway, speaking of Amazon, it tops the list of the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon’s new refunds policy will ‘crush’ small businesses, outraged sellers say (CNBC). MercuryGate Announces Addition of Rockfarm to its Logistics Integrator Program.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 18, 2022

Supply chain planning and response management technology provider Kinaxis announced this week the completion of the acquisition of MPO , a provider of a B2B SaaS based platform supporting multi-party orchestration of order fulfillment, inventory and transportation services management.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Specifically for retail and consumer goods focused supply chain management teams, a short-term tactical concern is the ongoing management of excess product inventories, which in many cases, need to be trimmed before the end of the year. Taking Advantage of Transportation and Logistics Market Dynamics.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 27, 2015

Getting to the answer requires retailers to take a broader, more strategic perspective of supply chain management, one that goes beyond defining supply chain excellence only in terms of cost reduction and control. How much inventory do we have across our network? Where’s my shipment or truck?

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

The second half of the year has traditionally been the busiest period in material, transportation and logistics flows. But this upcoming period provides even more uncertainty that industry supply chain teams will need to understand and mitigate. State of Global Transportation and Logistics. One Perspective.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 16, 2022

The Logistics Managers Index for May indicated that inventory costs are now one-third higher than they were last year. The Logistics Managers Index for May indicated that inventory costs are now one-third higher than they were last year. Neither is reducing the quality or variety of products wise.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Gracie Myers, a researcher with Research Optimus, writes, “Predictive analytics is being applied toward all facets of business operations and processes to help anticipate events, avoid risks, and create solutions. … It all comes down to the ability to use predictive analytics to manage supply chain risk.”[6].

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

In this particular assessment, we reflect on our prediction that cost inflation trends that occurred among global logistics and transportation modes last year, would be unsustainable, and would drive remediation efforts. Mid-Year Global Transportation Assessment. Additional Thoughts and Perspectives.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 4, 2022

By contrast, OEMs that had mapped their supply chains on their own or with a supply chain risk management firm such as Resilinc had a much more complete picture of how Ian could affect their supplies and revenues. Supply chains need roads, railways, ports and airlines for goods to flow,” said Vakil.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

states, obvious disruptions to supply chains and supply chain risk management were a given. Many of the states affected contained key ports and supply destinations, as well as transportation and logistics hubs. Up to date inventory status. These ports accounted for 18.3%

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

The tech provider has added a deeper set oof meteorology and climate science data to provide customers with weather and climate focused risk factors. Venti Raises $29 Million in Series A Round Autonomous logistics technology and industrial hubs provider Venti Technologies announced that it has secured $28.8

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

If you were to add a subtitle to every supply chain professional’s job description it would be Risk Manager or Risk Mitigator. What are some of the biggest supply chain risks companies face today? Is the mode of transport the most efficient to impact on-time delivery? At what cost?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2015

The collaboration will allow Whitman School supply chain faculty and students to analyze two initiatives. In the first project, Whitman faculty and students will analyze fulfillment operations and make recommendations regarding how Staples can further improve its inventory and distribution decisions.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Africa-based executives had by far the highest rate of reporting logistics shocks (48%), not a surprising result given the poor state of infrastructure across much of the continent. A prime example is how governments in the Middle East have begun to rethink food security targets after the disruptions to their food supply chains.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 19, 2015

In the 2015 19th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, survey results showed the continuing, positive overall nature of shipper-3PL relationships. While there are more positive business environments in certain geographies, industry verticals and niche types of services, the global logistics industry is one that does have its challenges.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

In the document, Gartner positions AIMMS as a key vendor in Prescriptive Analytics – a form of Advanced Analytics that can improve decision making in several areas of the supply chain, including logistics, planning, and manufacturing. End-to-End Supply Chain Risk Management. Segmented Response.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

The increased cost of working capital and supplemental inventory levels to mitigate fulfillment risk is likely to revert back to just-in-time inventory management. Truck and rail transportation movements across the Mexico and U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2020

While most jobs are not life threatening the level of risk is still prevalent. What are the risks that Supply Chain people deal with every day and what is Supply Chain Risk Management? Supply Chain Risk Management. What is we had a chemical explosion?

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Kinaxis

JULY 7, 2016

b) Drone technologies and driverless cars /trucks are expected to revolutionize logistics as we know them. Transportation speeds like never imagined before (think Hyperloop ) will be feasible in our lifetime and will shrink lead times significantly.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2019

Managing trade documentation. Managing supply chain risk. Managing demand and supply planning. Managing inventory. Managing freight transportation. Managing product returns. 5] Staff, “ Can Blockchain Help With Supply Chain’s Biggest Dilemmas?

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