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Logistics Bureau Supply Chain and Logistics News Roundup, July 2022

Logistics Bureau

A growing global warehouse capacity crunch. Warehouse Capacity Under Pressure. Increased warehouse demand was an inevitable result of the rapid rise in ecommerce over the last couple of decades, but the COVID pandemic accelerated its progression exponentially. Hoarding Warehouse Space? The grain blockaded in Ukraine.

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The Belt and Road Initiative: Rail Service between Europe and Asia

CH Robinson Transportfolio

As reported by OSW studies , China determined that rail service between western China, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Europe would best serve the unique needs of these manufacturers. But this solution faced new challenges—including the distance from port services in China. Would you like to reduce your carbon footprint?

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China’s Historic Silk Road is Resurrected from the Rubble

Elementum

This will include a rail route stretching from Chongqing, China, through Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, and Poland to Duisburg in Germany. From an economic perspective the links initiated by the project will have a major impact on global trade by enhancing communication between suppliers, distribution warehouses, and manufacturers.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Kazakhstan. Globally, warehousing is outsourced by 67%. In comparison, according to Fraunhofer Institute, warehousing is outsourced by 54% in Germany, which is the largest logistics market in Europe. Holy See (Vatican City State). Iran, Islamic Republic of. Isle of Man. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of. Korea, Republic of.

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Talent development essential for supply chain leaders

Supply Chain Movement

Managing factories and warehouses with a lot of employees demands leadership skills focused on routine, whereas connecting departments and supply chain partners actually requires creativity. Kazakhstan. It’s difficult to find leaders with skills in both those areas. Holy See (Vatican City State). Iran, Islamic Republic of. Isle of Man.

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Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

Kazakhstan. The supply chain solutions for the 24-hour economy lie primarily in a flexible IT platform which enables the various internal software applications, such as for manufacturing execution, warehouse management and transport planning, to be connected to external systems such as for customs handling. Iran, Islamic Republic of.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

Kazakhstan. directly from their suppliers, from their own warehouse or even from a retail store). Holy See (Vatican City State). Iran, Islamic Republic of. Isle of Man. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of. Korea, Republic of. Kyrgyzstan. Lao People's Democratic Republic. Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.