Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our readers with a further update on the ongoing Red Sea shipping disruption including added context and implications. Background Just before the Christmas 2023 holiday, Supply Chain Matters alerted our readers to rather troubling signs for another global-wide shipping disruption.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Joe is Founder and CEO of The Logistics of Logistics , a media property that provides valuable insights from logistics and supply chain leaders on various topics related to the industry, such as innovation, technology, trends, and the future of freight. Additionally, he helped transportation and logistics companies grow their sales.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The Age of Agility: Building Resilience in the Supply Chain. Feature Article by Anthony Beavis, Managing Director APAC at Körber Supply Chain. Border controls, China’s zero-covid policy and global shipping costs and energy prices is putting increasing pressure on supply chains throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

The modern supply chain grows increasingly complex with each passing day. The digitization , focusing on fundamentals and change , augmented reality , artificial intelligence , and many other factors are transforming how the supply chain functions. What Is the Agile Supply Chain?

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Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2024

Many manufacturers use lean methods to cut costs and improve efficiencies in their business. But ‘lean’ is a very broad concept and the ways that manufacturers ‘go lean’ vary considerably. Here we look at the most common tools and techniques used to bring the advantages of lean into the modern manufacturing workplace.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Your website is live, your supply chain is up and running, and customers are receiving their orders — but if you’re looking to grow your ecommerce business, your work is not yet done. This question is at the heart of any lean supply chain strategy. What is a lean supply chain?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends Feature Article by Laurent Sik , Head of Operations, CEVA FVL APAC Automobiles, as a form of transportation, are indispensable in today’s world and will remain a crucial part of our lives for a long time to come.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025. For reasons of climate change and profitability rewards, maintaining a more sustainable approach to the supply chain is obvious.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Mark is the Chief Executive Officer off Princeton TMX , a SaaS-based transportation management system (TMS). About Mark McEntire Mark McEntire is the Chief Executive Officer at Princeton TMX, a SaaS-based transportation management system (TMS). Hunt Transport, Inc. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Penske Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Top management knows that lean can add value , but many still haven’t moved past the initial education stage into full-scale lean supply chain implementation. One reason may be that they haven’t made the paradigm shift as to how to implement lean. Eliminate All Waste in the Supply Chain So That Only Value Remains.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 21, 2023

Gabe is the CEO of Rocket Shipping , a full-service logistics provider focusing on 4 core competencies: LTL shipping, white glove/ home delivery, full truckload management, and technology/integrations. About Gabe Pankonin Gabe Pankonin is the CEO of Rocket Shipping, a full-service logistics provider based in Fargo, North Dakota.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2014

This often requires a major shift in thinking – from the top down – and for many, implementing a formal process improvement methodology such as Lean Six Sigma (LSS). Lean Six Sigma is about not simply accepting the old way of doing things, but asking “Why do I do that?” Barry Gasaway is Vice President, Lean Six Sigma at Transplace.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2020

A quick scan of the Internet will yield a long list of “the biggest-ever supply chain disasters”. Failed SCM implementation causes shipping errors. WMS failure causes Adidas to under ship by 20%. Would access to better supply chain and IT performance information have helped avert or mitigate these failures?

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 4, 2023

For years, supply chain professionals have toiled in obscurity while making the global economy run smoothly. When the Covid pandemic threw a wrench into the supply chain’s well-oiled machine, supply chain challenges were suddenly front-page news. Supply Chain Trends. ”[1].

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. and Canada.

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Clear Spider

APRIL 18, 2023

Green supply chain practices obviously offer environmental benefits, but these green initiatives have significant economic value as well. As a result, more and more businesses are investing their time and money into rethinking their entire supply chain. What is Green Supply Chain Management?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

When the pandemic started in 2020, no one could foresee the impacts of the global supply chain disturbances would last this long. Now the new norm is constant change, and agility is the name of the game when it comes to supply chain planning. Critical inventory disruptions/deficiency anywhere in the supply chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia. Supply Chain Competency: Focuses on core competencies to optimize operations.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A recent article published by the World Economic Forum ran under a headline declaring the global food supply chain dead.[1] ” His arguments beg the question: Can the global food supply chain be fixed? ” Food Supply Chain Troubles. ” • Transportation woes. Packaging constraints.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 14, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? If you’re looking to start or improve your career in the field of supply chain management courses, you might be wondering where to start. Supply Chain Management Courses.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Get the insights beverage companies need to meet today’s biggest supply chain challenges. Port congestion, shipping delays, and other supply chain disruptions are affecting industries across all economic sectors, and that includes beverages of all types. Carbon dioxide is in short supply in the U.S.,

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

Brad is the Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of SwanLeap , a leading transportation, consulting, and technology firm specializing in supply chain best practices and cost reduction strategies. SwanLeap was acquired by Transportation Insight HoldCo in November, 2021. About Transportation Insight HoldCo.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Key challenges include balancing growth and market share over a five-year trajectory, coping with labor shortages, tackling ongoing supply chain disruptions, inefficient paper-based tracking, and struggling with poor inventory management and limited visibility. are used to scan and validate materials during receipt and transportation.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

When companies want to digitally transform their supply chain capabilities, moving to an integrated business planning process (IBP) is often at the heart of the transformation. GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

This is in part due to the fact that as a third party logistics company, focused on efficient and strategic transportation management solutions through technology and services, it is vital for us to educate our shipper customers and our team in order to continually improve and always provide value. .

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2023

An Insider's Look at the Current State and Future Trends of Global Trade Introduction to Ocean Shipping in 2023 Ocean shipping plays a vital role in the global trade landscape. As the primary mode of transportation for goods across continents, it transports raw materials, finished products, and everything in between.

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

Here we give you eight real-world examples of how businesses use Kanban, a popular lean tool that’s helped companies in a huge range of sectors improve efficiency – especially those in the manufacturing industry. Kanban came from the same place as the wider principles of lean manufacturing: Toyota. The customer’s order is complete.

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Taulia

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Even a cursory look at the headlines we’ve seen since 2020 reveals a ‘perfect storm’ of challenges to global supply chains. All of this has created a challenging environment for any business whose supply chains span the globe, with average global shipping rates having more than quadrupled since 2019.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

The high stock levels are the result of retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers stockpiling everything from beer to DIY tools, chemicals and clothes as COVID-19 lockdowns snarled supply chains and shut factories. The Port of Kahului is fully operational, and interisland freight and transport company Young Brothers noted in an Aug.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

With over 15 years of senior management experience, Corey is an accomplished Supply Chain and Operations Leader. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain Management from Syracuse University. It involves tasks such as picking and packing products, managing inventory, and shipping orders to customers.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2018

According to Supply Chain 24/7 , e-commerce is on track to become the dominating force in all sales. Transportation managers are spending upward of 80 percent of working hours just looking for available shipping capacity, reports Talking Logistics , reflecting a portion of companies that have not leveraged the power of a TMS.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Carrying slow-moving inventory or shipping damaged/incorrect product hurts customer relationships. In order to avoid excess inventory and keep your business lean, you must understand the pace of movement of each product. Understand Lean Principles and How to Use them to Cut Out "Waste". Lean is a new way of doing business.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2021

There has been plenty of bad supply chain news over the past year. At the beginning of the pandemic, some analysts believed the global supply chain was on the verge of breaking. For years, ‘faster, cheaper and more efficient’ has been the supply chain manager’s mantra.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 21, 2023

About Lionel van der Walt Lionel van der Walt is currently the Chief Growth Officer at Raft and an industry thought leader on sustainability in supply chain with over 20 years of international executive leadership experience. IATA’s U.S. cargo subsidiary.

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