Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2017

Amazon Japan challenged by glitches in delivery services (Nikkei Asian Review). But it seems like customers in Japan, where Amazon relies heavily on third parties for deliveries, aren’t too happy. In Japan, parcels must be delivered to a person at home and cannot be dropped at the door [emphasis mine]. Source: Walmart.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

Spending rose by 1.3% from April 2023 to May 2023, according to a June 29 statement from the economy ministry, beating economists’ expectations of a 0.8% increase.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Retailers Turn Store Clerks Into Web Shippers ( Wall Street Journal ). Japan Impasse Dogs Pan-Pacific Trade Talks ( Wall Street Journal ). Retail Imports Expected To Be Up 1.8 The WSJ also published an article this week highlighting how Sears and many other retailers are ramping up their “ship from store” capabilities.

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BlueYonder

JULY 10, 2018

This is part 2 in a series of articles exploring how much-discussed new technologies work and why they’re game-changers for retailers. Within retail, AR is already driving benefits for shoppers as well as retailers. While the concept has been around for decades, its use in retail thus far has been limited.

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BlueYonder

JULY 10, 2018

This is part 2 in a series of articles exploring how much-discussed new technologies work and why they’re game-changers for retailers. Within retail, AR is already driving benefits for shoppers as well as retailers. While the concept has been around for decades, its use in retail thus far has been limited.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2021

In the podcast interview Brian shares his insights on the shipment delays on the West Coast that are wreaking havoc on retail, e-commerce, and production supply chains. China, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Germany are the top 5 exporters to the USA.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2017

Japan to subsidize pickup lockers to reduce parcel deliveries (Nikkei Asian Review). Japan firms shifting to trains to move freight amid dearth of new truckers (The Japan Times). Trucking Freight Brokers to Merge Under Private-Equity Deal (WSJ – sub. China’s Cosco in Talks to Buy Orient Overseas (WSJ – sub.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 11, 2023

Collaboration in the “Material Bank® Japan” sample marketplace for order fulfillment of interior design and construction materials. The two companies will introduce 25 Locus AMRs, the first in Japan, to the Material Bank® Japan HUB (Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture) to realize an ESG-friendly and high productivity logistics scheme.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

For instance, during the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Toyota’s robust supply chain resilience allowed it to quickly recover and restore operations. Organizations now need to consider the potential ripple effects of disruptions across their extended supply networks. Another notable example is the technology sector.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 12, 2022

According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal , Angove was part of the management team that took retail technology provider Retek public in 1999, and later general manager of the retail business unit of Oracle , when the enterprise software provider acquired Retek in 2005.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2024

Japan and Taiwan have earthquakes often, and they both are some of the leading suppliers of microchips. Inventory buffers While some businesses cannot afford to have an abundant supply of inventory, it’s common for major retailers to have more supply than is necessary.

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o9 Solutions

JULY 12, 2021

Bookings growth was diversified across o9’s core verticals of retail, brand manufacturing, industrial manufacturing and supply manufacturing. Expansions at existing clients accounted for the majority of the remaining bookings highlighting the value add of o9’s platform.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Even more concerning is that the death toll has spread outside of mainland China and ships outside of ports in Hong Kong and Japan are being quarantined. . This will impact manufacturers and retailers who rely on these products and labor, the logistics haulers expecting to transport the material, and ultimately the end consumers. .

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ThroughPut

MARCH 3, 2020

Logic would say that a visible American tech startup should be staying put in Silicon Valley, cancelling all international commitments with Italy, Japan and other international contacts, and waiting to let the coronavirus situation play-out. I’ll start with Japan. So I took a red-eye flight from New York City to Tokyo.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 2, 2017

Australia might be a small piece of the global meat puzzle, with Japan, the United States, South Korea and of course, China being the key export markets. Order fulfilment rates from the meat producers to retailers. The meat industry is complex and I make no bones about it (last one I promise) as there are plenty of challenges such as.

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Vinculum

JULY 14, 2022

Traditionally, the manufacturer sells the brand products with the help of distributors, retailers, agencies, and wholesalers. Direct-to-consumer access platforms like online stores, factory outlets, retail stores, and applications to sell the brand products appropriately. Advantages of a D2C Business model . Omnichannel D2C model.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Comparing the pre-pandemic 2018 Production Statistics to the 2021 Production Statistics published by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), although car production has reduced over recent years, China remained the highest car producing country, followed by the United States, Japan and India.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2022

In addition to consumer market orders, a prior order from equity investor Amazon for 100,000 electrically powered parcel delivery vans added to the attraction of the company’s recent IPO which subsequently provided a lucrative payout for the retail platform provider. Yesterday, the company indicated in a filing with the U.S.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 20, 2014

On the supply side, startups and established retailers are hesitant in developing a nationwide network due to already narrow profit margins. French retailer Chronodrive has been doing this since 2004 and has since gained a steady following of 130,000 customers. Two, the online retailers need their own delivery networks.

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The Network Effect

MARCH 20, 2015

Mall for Africa helps retailers reach Africans who are thirsty for Western goods. E-commerce focus in North America, UK, Germany, Japan, China, India, and Brazil is intense. So, this is a huge problem as western brands and retailers need growth and, for the most part, do not see this growth coming from the US or Europe.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2019

For example, the catastrophic Tohoku earthquake and tsunami a few years ago resulted in a massive US$210 billion in costs for Japan. Unable to import or export needed parts, Toyota, GM and Nissan all closed down their facilities temporarily in Japan and the United States. Printer-friendly version.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 12, 2022

Current industry verticals supported include pharmaceutical and well as retail industry. Last year, the Japan based company i nvested $7.1 Global retailer Walmart is reportedly making Toronto and Atlanta as new global tech development hubs for this retailer. The company has raised $79 million to-date.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2023

Japan asks its insurers to retain marine war cover for LNG shippers in Russian waters. While FedEx has worked with many mass retailers on this solution in the past, it now offers hassle-free returns for small to midsize businesses. Online pet retailer Chewy Inc. Descartes acquires Supply Vision. percent from 2022 through 2025.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

retailers for same-day delivery (Reuters). Parliament endorses landmark EU-Japan free trade agreement. Retail giants including Tesco Plc, J Sainsbury Plc, Walmart Inc.’s retailers including Nike and Bed Bath & Beyond as demand for same-day delivery surges.” Deliv signs up 20 new U.S.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 25, 2014

As a result, when tragedy strikes like an earthquake affecting Japan or flooding rains overwhelming Bangkok, automakers and electronics manufacturers are unable to identify which of the suppliers upstream in their value chain may have been impacted. I think we are much closer to this type of ESG…what do you think?

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Kinaxis

JUNE 19, 2017

They want a continuous, seamless experience that blurs the lines across companies, retailers and partners. The current categorization of G7 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, USA) won’t be applicable. Like when they use the same local delivery truck to re-stock retailers who sell products from both companies.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

billion parcels followed by Japan (9.4B), Germany (3.0B), UK (2.2B) and France (1.5B) – so the growth of the number of parcels is huge. Especially when considering the growth and trends within the parcel market: Parcel growth is increasing : Parcel shipping volume is predicted to grow two percent (from five to seven percent) through 2018.

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Supply Chain Digest

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Amazon has Sights Set on Brick and Mortar Grocery Stores, UK Retailers and CPG Companies Tussle over Pricing, Population in Japan Headed to Scary Lows, Smithfield Foods Targets Manure to Reduce CO2

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 29, 2014

In this series on global fashion retail we have discussed about network design and inventory location in Chapter 1, stores replenishment in Chapter 2 and sourcing and manufacturing lead times in Chapter 3. Furthermore, some retailers utilise network modelling optimisation technology to find the best solutions. Talent development.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 3, 2018

For retailers, efficiency in the last mile translates into both savings and a more pleasurable transaction for the consumer.”[1] The new urban center would be bigger than Japan by population.” UPS analysts observe, “Most retailers get it, but they struggle to get it right. ” Summary.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 16, 2020

We saw the supply chain disruptions caused by the earthquake near Japan and Fukushima meltdown, and the collapse of the garment factory in Bangladesh. The lack of collaboration persists, even though 83% of retailers and manufacturers indicated sharing data would improve visibility and planning. Disruptive Technologies.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

“Made in China” became commonplace at brick-and-mortar stores and online retailers. In the past, Japanese brands moved their manufacturing operations from high-cost Japan to low-cost countries. Product design and marketing generally stayed in Japan. E-commerce retail is competitive, fast moving and margins are slim.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 1, 2022

While you’d typically have to seek out a health-food shop for CBD-infused goods, lately, the trend is moving into your more standard food retailers, making CBD treats more accessible than ever.”[6] ”[6] Journalist Jeff Gelski cautions that the health and wellness benefits of CBD have yet to be certified. ”[7]. Footnotes. [1]

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 10, 2023

Bloomberg pointed to exports to markets including Australia , Brazil , Japan , Taiwan and South Korea declining by double-digit percentages as well. A further factor are ongoing efforts by manufacturers and retailers in initiating less reliance in termed China Plus materials and production sourcing alternatives.

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Stord

MARCH 31, 2019

The Dutch retailer Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize that owns Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Giant Food, and Giant/Martin (among others) is adopting a new forecasting tool built by Relex Solutions. Per the research, most of this growth will take place in Asia-Pacific countries like China, Japan, and South Korea.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2020

.”[1] They identify twelve areas in which such megatrends can be found: Urbanization, smart technologies, society, connectivity, retail, climate change, energy, economics, infrastructure, healthcare, mobility, and new business models. ”[4]. In many ways, the economy is now driven by data.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 22, 2021

Bastille day in France, July 1st in Canada, Diwali in India, the Sumidagawa festival in Japan, Guy Fawkes night in the U.K., They are shipped too numerous retailers for purchase by consumers like you and I. Thanks to these pioneers fireworks today are used in celebrations around the world. The Fireworks Supply Chain.

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