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The Global Trade Compliance Market is Crazy!

Logistics Viewpoints

Many multinationals have engineered their global supply chains to minimize taxation by creating subsidiaries in low taxation nations like Switzerland, Ireland, and Singapore. The Supply Chain Function The argument for having the global trade department report to the supply chain function is threefold.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 1-5, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Athletes are in vogue at supply chain and logistics conferences this year. UPS To Acquire Ireland-Based Nightline Logistics Group. Last week it was Michael Phelps at the JDA FOCUS conference. This week it was Mia Hamm at the BluJay Solutions SOAR 2017 conference. Amazon to open 60,000 square foot hub in the UK to research A.I.,

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Selecting & Managing Logistics Companies & Emerging Logistics Tech Trends

GlobalTranz

The rationale for outsourcing certain manufacturing and supply chain processes, such as transportation management, fulfillment, and more to logistics companies is evident and clear. Recently, the Global Supply Chain Institute published a guide, “ Selecting and Managing a Third-Party Logistics Provider.”

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This Week in Logistics News (December 10-14, 2018)

Talking Logistics

As I listen to The Cure, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Theresa May survives but the Brexit conundrum remains (NBC News). Thursday doesn’t even start. It’s Friday I’m in love. Yes, it’s Friday and my daughter is home from college, so what’s not to love about today?

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Doing Business in Belgium

QAD

Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Belgium’s transportation and communication pathways are robust. Belgium imports raw materials, machinery and equipment, chemicals, raw diamonds, pharmaceuticals, food transportation equipment and oil. percent followed by Ireland and China at just over four percent each.

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YARD MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Questionnaire

The Lean Supply Chain

The standalone Yard Management Systems (YMS) market is approximately $ 35.000,000 US which includes C3, Pinc, Navis and Yardview software solutions. About 50% of companies still use clipboards, spreadsheets and walkie-talkies to manage their yards. YMS vendors : High Jump. Red Prairie. C3 Solutions. Pinc Solutions. Preference?

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E2open’s 22.4 Technology Update Deepens Network Coverage Across All Supply Chain Ecosystems to Minimize Disruption Risks

E2open

NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, announces the release of its fourth-quarter technology update, with enhancements across all network ecosystems to help clients improve supply chain resiliency in an increasingly uncertain economy. AUSTIN, Texas – Dec.