Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

These rising prices can cut into the profits of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who are reliant on this form of energy for powering their facilities. Oil, gas, steel and metal products account for other everyday items purchased from the two countries.” Natural gas has become increasingly important in generating electricity.

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Resilinc

MARCH 12, 2024

In 2023—if it wasn’t already—geopolitics became top of mind for every procurement professional. With the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas War, and the crisis in the Red Sea, the shockwaves these conflicts sent throughout their nations and the world have been felt everywhere—especially in the supply chain.

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Freightos

MAY 31, 2022

I can walk into a local shop and purchase products from all around the globe. This isn’t just about consumerism; it’s inspiring to think that in purchasing an imported product, we are, in a tiny way, helping provide employment for people across our planet, often in developing countries. I started Freightos a decade ago, in 2012.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Our predictions included that uncertainty in global markets and the likelihood of regional economic and manufacturing recession conditions should be anticipated. Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® November 2023 report remained below the 50.0 percent that occurred in 2022.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

This disruption affects various industries, including suppliers for global retailers and car manufacturers. Kia, in particular, faces vulnerability to delays, affecting its just-in-time manufacturing model. Containerized rates have quadrupled, and delivery times have increased by two weeks. Whirlpool Corporation, a major U.S.-based

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6 River Systems

JUNE 26, 2020

“They have multi-sourced key commodities or strategic components to reduce their reliance on any one supplier, and they had considered inventory strategy to buffer against supply chain disruption.” Also, globalization presents another hydra-headed challenge for your procurement network.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 4, 2021

The vaccination rates for India are very low; less than 2%, compared to 62% in Israel, 51% in the UK, 44% in the US, and 42% in Chile and Hungary. This is concerning, because not only does India have low vaccination rates, but it is also one of the top manufacturers of vaccines in the world. Can COVID shut down manufacturing?

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American Global Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The manufacturing sector cut 12,000 jobs. With that, let’s turn to and analyze PMI-Manufacturing. Key Economic Indicator #5: PMI-Manufacturing The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI for October 2023 increased to 49.8 Conversely, a score below 50 indicates declining manufacturing activity. The GSCPI rose to -0.69

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The “Buy American” campaign, fueled by the promise of a domestic manufacturing boom and well-paying jobs right here at home, is gaining steam in Congress. Already wobbling from the demands of arming Taiwan and Ukraine, American weapons makers have the added task of producing for Israel — while also rearming the U.S.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Revenue data is sourced from the companies’ websites and market research platforms such as Macrotrends. The company was founded in 1905 when a Dutchman named CWH van Dam purchased a barge boat to transport goods between Germany and Rotterdam along the river Rhine. In 2019, Damco became a non-integrated brand of the A.P.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 18, 2017

It takes days to make a payment between a manufacturer and a supplier, or a customer and a vendor. Australian vehicle manufacturer Tomcar uses bitcoin to pay suppliers. Currently, three partners in Israel and Taiwan accept this. They also allow the tracing of each product to its source. Some would say cumbersome.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2021

Pizza Hut Israel takes new approach to drone deliveries. According to the FAA’s statement, the drones could bring efficiencies to many of the industries that fuel our economy such as agriculture, mining, transportation and non-durable manufacturing.” fee and a minimum purchase of $30 for pickup and a $7.95

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2023

With that stated, the agency references concerns for “ the persistent manufacturing slowdown ” as a suggestion that labor markets and activity will soften in 2024. The notion presented is that high demand for labor-intensive services translates into tighter labor markets and hence low unemployment levels.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. The way by which consumers purchase, use and share technology is changing rapidly. The sourcing department is challenged by increasing compliancy issues. Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Sourcing from far-flung countries such as China is leading to growing uncertainty about the actual supply of purchase orders. Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands. Holy See (Vatican City State). Iran, Islamic Republic of. Isle of Man. Kazakhstan. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of. Korea, Republic of. Kyrgyzstan.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 21, 2021

The average USPS vehicle is 25 years old, with some vehicles purchased as long ago as 1987, meaning that the agency relies on a lifecycle far longer than most commercial drivers expect. Asset tracking is becoming big business and is incredibly important for many industries. The connection activates when the label is attached to a package.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The group pledged to target vessels believed to be traveling to and from Israel to put pressure on the country to stop the bombing of the Gaza Strip during the Israel-Hamas war. Will stop transporting cargo to and from Israel (Dec 17). Shipping and container transportation company. Suspended passage through the Red Sea (Dec 16).

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QAD

APRIL 8, 2021

On January 28, 2021, the following headline appeared in the Washington Post : “Israel moves to head of vaccine queue, offering Pfizer access to country’s health-care database”. An automotive manufacturer will probably be looking for causes and impacts on supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic or geopolitical disruptors.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Purchasing and supplier management. Production/manufacturing. Later in this article we’ll look at some examples of functional and cross functional KPIs. Broadly speaking though, the following areas are those where KPIs will be necessary: Order capture. Inventory management. Warehousing. Transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 13, 2023

But one source mentioned the unlucky nature of the number “13” is a Norse myth about 12 gods having a dinner party in Valhalla. UPS late Monday also said it had stopped flying to Israel. European Union and Israel all urged airlines to use caution in the region’s airspace but have not restricted flights.

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