The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The highlights showed “How can a Digital Cross-Border Platform increase market access for e-Commerce players in Japan & Asia Pacific Region” – we saw how e-commerce has flourished in the ASEAN region – a show case of how Japanese businesses could use this momentum to grow their regional and even global trading activity.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 30, 2023

This has been the firmly held belief of Jan Rotmans, Professor of Transition Studies and Sustainability at Erasmus University Rotterdam, for years. suitable for the production of biobased plastics in order to meet future demand in a sustainable manner. We’re not living in an era of change, but in a change of era.

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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

In 2017 I also assumed responsibility for Field Services and in 2019 Data Excellence & Analytics embracing digital transformation driving our Tailored, Sustainable and Connected 4.0 More recently this learning and application has evolved into the Tailored, Sustainable, Connected Transformation initiatives at Schneider Electric.

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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. Importance of sustainable supply chains and how automation can help here? A Conversation with Don Teng.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

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. In other sustainability news, the InBev 100+ Accelerator is adding some big-name companies: Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, and Unilever.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Gen Z do not necessarily follow that the education is the ONLY core of career growth especially after a few economic debacles like 2008 financial crisis, the Japan nuclear crisis and the tsunami. SUSTAINABILITY AS A COMPETITIVE STRATEGY. Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change. OPEN-MINDED AND DEDICATED TO SOCIAL CAUSE.

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Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It’s hard to plan and confidently predict supply chain disruptions, so to sustain growth and create resilience in these uncertain times means developing agility. We help organizations sense and respond to changing market dynamics and more profitably manage their global businesses to become resilient, sustainable enterprises.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

The significance of expanding air and ocean, sustainable fuel capacity in our region cannot be stressed enough. Singapore is one of the largest fuelling stations of the world (over 20% of ship fuelling happens here), so capacity for sustainable fuels is critical for global sustainability efforts. About the Author.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 11, 2022

But in his 2021 book “ Sense and Sustainability ,” Chaturvedi shows he’s an idealist as well as a realist. China ranks number one as the country from which companies are reshoring, followed by Mexico, Canada, India, and Japan. are: Germany, China, Japan, Canada, and Korea. We need to make ESG and Sustainability the same.

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

The labor supply is shrinking in Germany, Poland, Russia, and Japan, and contraction is expected to quicken. The trucking industry was down 80,000 drivers in 2021, and that shortage is anticipated to balloon to 160,000 by 2030. It’s a global problem. China, which had a worker surplus of 55.2 million to 75.3 million by 2030.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Environmental changes involve shifts in sustainability requirements, climate-related risks, or the need to comply with environmental regulations. Supply chains must adapt to mitigate environmental risks, reduce carbon footprints, and adopt sustainable practices.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

On a regional basis, Europe reportedly remained a principal drag on global factory output, along with contracting output in Japan and the United Kingdom. Sustained Contraction in Japan The au Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing PMI ® report for November was headlined with a sustained contraction in Japan’s manufacturing sector.

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QAD

JULY 7, 2022

The European Commission published the proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence draft directive in February 2022. A 2021 Deloitte study documented how 43% of UK consumers selected brands based on environmentally sustainable values. All top 100 companies in Japan and Mexico produce an annual sustainability report.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 1, 2022

And Generation Z is maturing into adulthood and will shape trends with its interest in ethical sourcing, sustainability and local food.”[4] According to food experts, potato milk isn’t just a sustainable dairy-free option but offers a tasty, creamy flavor. In 2020, 57% of American households purchased plant-based foods.”

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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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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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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

ThroughPut’s actionable insights and recommendations based on manufacturers’ own existing data sets already improve and prioritize Smart Factory initiatives, which further strengthens Macnica Networks’ offerings to more quickly enable improved ROI and sustainable competitive advantages of Smart Factories for its customers.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In batteries , manganese is used to improve performance, enhance safety by reducing overheating, and make batteries more cost-effective and sustainable. China, Japan, and South Korea are among the top consumers , driven by their increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and other high-tech applications.

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o9 Solutions

JULY 12, 2021

o9’s hiring growth continued apace with the number of global employees approaching 1,300, including nearly 200 across Japan, Korea and in 11 countries in Europe where the o9 team has grown by 56% since the end of 2020. . During Q2’21 we were proud to add iconic leaders across oil and gas, fashion and apparel, and electronics as our clients.”.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 10, 2021

But the next time might be an earthquake in Japan, an economic downturn due to a financial crisis, a volcano in Iceland, new trade tariff wars, or even a major global waterway closure. Contributing to this spike is the growing interest of consumers, professionals and investors in sustainability and the circular economy.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 23, 2022

The OECD also doubled its forecast for inflation among its members — which range from the United States to Australia, Japan and Latin American and European nations — to 8.5%, its highest level since 1988.”[1]. They must take into account their entire value chain in order to make them more sustainable and resilient. ”[1].

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Supply Chain Network

MARCH 23, 2011

Toyota said it expects to halt production at some of its North American factories due to shortages of parts from Japan following the devastating earthquake. It said the facilities still are receiving parts from Japan that were “already in the pipeline” before the quake.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Introduction: The Importance of Sustainability in Asia/Pacific Supply Chains. Sustainable Transformation Requires Digitalisation. Optimisation and incremental improvements will only refine competitive position and support sustainability outcomes so far. Reduction in waste and driving cost efficiencies.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Transport nodes, such as ports, are following this trend by developing capabilities becoming energy hubs providing but also becoming powered by sustainable fuel. For I.Hamn the ambition is to allow the 50 + Swedish ports to join forces in supporting each other on their journey towards a more sustainable and resilient transport ecosystem.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. The Sustainable Freight Action plan released by California governor Jerry Brown outlines a long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transportation system. Supply Chain News. Read Full Article.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 18, 2019

However, few manage to facilitate such sustained advancement. This makes sense considering that they both emerged from the same location: the original Toyota Motor Company production plant located in Toyota, Japan. Continuous improvement — this is the dream for forward-thinking shop floor stakeholders across all industries.

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Freightera

APRIL 28, 2020

BM: For society, the Physical Internet (PI) enables order-of-magnitude improvements in the efficiency, sustainability, security, trustability and resilience of supply chains, logistics, and freight transportation, all around the world, within each company and across industries. Rod Franklin, P.E.,

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

organizations have begun developing regulations for digital money and its application, while Japan has already accepted BTC as a legitimate form of payment. They will indeed be able to increase processing efficiency and sustainability as their initiatives advance. For example, several U.S. Why Invest? trillion. Increasing Demand.

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o9 Solutions

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

He started his career at Kawasaki Steel Corporation, one of the top steel manufacturers in Japan, and became the department head of the Steelmaking Division at Chiba Steelworks. “To both improve operational fundamentals and to have a positive impact on sustainability. All of us tech leaders need to do our part.”.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Further, Japan based shipping line Mitsui OSK Lines indicated a belief that this disruption could extend thru the balance of 2024. These assessments are despite continued joint nation naval and air military efforts to attack and neutralize believed Houthi rebel’s missile, drone, and small ship laden attack sites.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

It currently has no limits on truck emissions, unlike other countries such as the United States, China, Japan and Canada, which already have truck fuel efficiency standards. Outside of the Paris Agreement, the European Union (EU) has a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport by around 60 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

But with the impacts of the pandemic , and environmental concerns as to sustainability, its time to explore the true condition of the Christmas tree Supply Chain? And the trees were introduced in China and Japan in the 19th and 20th centuries. Sustainability. What’s the right sustainability choice?

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QAD

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Sustainability has become both a strategic and operational objective for manufacturers globally. Sustainable business practices are not only good for the environment, they can increase company viability in the long term through growth, global competitiveness and customer satisfaction. How Deming’s 14 Points Impact Sustainability.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 26, 2022

Also, PayPal can help several critics of digital coins as a sustainable currency. Also, we can see many more nations, including the US, Japan and Germany, to name a few, who are keen on taking their positive step towards virtual currencies. One can find it to be the top names jumping on the digital coin bandwagon. The Scarcity.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Japan, and Europe are now committing large amounts of money to establish localized, domestic semiconductor manufacturing facilities within their respective countries. The overwhelming reliance on a single country, or even two countries, constitutes a single point of failure. As a result countries like the U.S., The Challenges.

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