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‘New Normal’ Consequences: Soaring Container Shipping Rates

BlueYonder

Rising demand in North America and Europe led to increased freight moving on the Suez and Pacific routes, which meant more full containers inbound versus outbound, leading to global container shortages. Historically, inventory was always to blame for higher holding costs and led to companies wanting to run a lean supply chain.

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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3 Reasons Why You Need End-to-End Traceability for Vertically Integrated Manufacturers in the Supply Chain

RFgen

Vertically integrated manufacturersmanufacturers that own or control their suppliers, distributors, etc. When you mine raw materials, manufacture goods and ship finished products around the world, it can be hard to retain total transparency over your operations. Finally, it ships these products around the world.

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3 Reasons Why You Need End-to-End Traceability for Vertically Integrated Manufacturers in the Supply Chain

RFgen

Vertically integrated manufacturersmanufacturers that own or control their suppliers, distributors, etc. When you mine raw materials, manufacture goods and ship finished products around the world, it can be hard to retain total transparency over your operations. Finally, it ships these products around the world.

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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. The company has 11 production facilities across North America and China. The company ships directly to customers and also to distributors. Dean Sorenson concurs. These plants, in turn, produce roughly 2000 products.

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What are Freight Management Services?

Supply Chain Game Changer

These services enable companies of all sizes to fulfill orders through just-in-time manufacturing, warehousing less and keeping shipping inventory lean. This, in turn, reduces real estate and labour costs, helps manufacturers meet tight delivery windows and adhere to e-commerce customer fulfillment expectations.

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Benefits of Cross-Docking and the Port of Mobile, AL

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

Cross-docking is a lean supply chain model that allows fast-tracking of goods from suppliers to customers or retailers with little to no handling or storage. The Port of Mobile in Alabama is a well-connected port that manufacturers and industries worldwide rely on for a good reason. Faster shipping & receiving times.