The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. The port of Los Angeles shows a slowdown.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. Supply Chain Matters highlights continued evidence that the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The Wall Street Journal Logistics Report indicated late last week that: “ the backup of container ships off the Southern California coast that was at the heart of the U.S. It is becoming clearer that supply chain procurement and logistics teams elected to route import shipments thru either U.S. West Coast port operators.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Ok, enough about concrete; let’s move on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Majority of small fleets yet to comply with ELD mandate (CCJ). UPS Joins Top Alliance To Create Blockchain Standards For Logistics. CLX Logistics Renews Partnership with BluJay Solutions. Bloomberg).

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. For the specific routing of Shanghai to Los Angeles , the index was reported as $9112 at the end of March, compared to $10,986 at the end of February. US Logistics Index.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Four fundamental practices: Based on (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016) research, Chinese and Iranian governments have focused their fight for SSCM based on four fundamental practices: sustainable procurement, sustainable production along with sustainable distribution , and reverse logistics. Los Angeles Times. 1995, April 12).

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Background Global wide transportation and logistics costs increased at unprecedented rates during 2021 and 2022. That index now stands at $1898 as of this week, with the Drewy WCI Shanghai to Los Angeles sub-index reported at $1959.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2018

This chart , taken from the free Freightos Rate Insight tool, represents a snapshot, taken this week, of the price ranges across different carriers for a 40’ container that will be shipped along the same route – from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Breadth of data across geographies.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 22, 2022

At the end of the year, the Californian ports of Los Angeles, witnessed average vessel wait times max to approximately 17 days. The shipping industry contributes to 25% of America’s total GDP with the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach being the busiest, handling more than 40% of all inbound cargo shipped to the U.S.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

2020 will live long in the memory as a year that was overshadowed by a remorseless pandemic causing untold disruptions for the container, logistics and ports industry across the world. ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach which saw their busiest March on record, handling a combined 898,287 TEU’s.

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ShipBob

APRIL 26, 2023

Further, the Great Resignation did not leave the logistics industry unscathed. Major ports such as the ones in Los Angeles and Long Beach consistently saw massive congestion since they experienced staffing issues. Make sure you have an accurate idea of lead times in relation to your production and procurement processes.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

In this particular assessment, we reflect on our prediction that cost inflation trends that occurred among global logistics and transportation modes last year, would be unsustainable, and would drive remediation efforts. The goal seems one of creating a fill-services door-to-door transportation and logistics services provider.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

West Coast ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach with the average wait time for ships to be unloaded reaching 20.8 In the area of global transportation and logistics costs, the World Container Index published by Drewy Shipping Consultants stood at $9,304 at the start of 2022, reflecting a nearly 138 percent year-over-year increase.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

We’ve interviewed executives in Retail , Public Sector , Procurement and other industries and disciplines to get a sense of how the industry is reacting, not only to navigate the immediate challenges, but to future proof themselves from future disruption. Ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach, as well as in Europe and other global locations.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Nowhere is digital transformation needed more than the Los Angeles port, where major operational disconnects are occurring between ships, trains, and trucks. However, not every supply chain and procurement decision fits neatly into this category.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2022

West Coast ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Reports further indicate that parts of the city of Shanghai have experienced targeted lockdowns as a result of variant spread. Industry supply networks can thus expect the consequences of another round of cascading disruptions.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

Global wide production, transportation and logistics activity levels reported for February, but continued rather concerning data related to global transportation service levels and cost. Commentary related to January’s PMI and logistics data can be accessed at this web link. Global Wide Production Activity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. ” CVS Health also said it has imposed a limit of three baby formula products per purchase in stores and online, until it can procure sufficient supply from its vendors. An impasse in the West Coast talks threatens to undo progress at the Port of Los Angeles.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

West Coast ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach throughout 2021. population, hence avoiding elongated and more costly trans-continental transport and logistics movements. Reportedly exporters and logistics services firms now seek to avoid land routes passing through Russia or battle ravaged Ukraine. Further, U.S.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

In 2014, a port strike at Los Angeles-Long Beach caused severe congestion and freight delays. Robinson offices, procurement teams, and customers. Union labor contracts. On September 30th, 2018, it’s the East Coast’s turn for a potential labor strike. Keep your eye on events well before they occur.

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FLEXE

MARCH 5, 2017

The growing company began selling clothes under its own name, it procured a distribution center in Kentucky, and venture capitalists started to take notice—leading to at least $40 million in funding. The purchase includes full rights to the brand and includes eliminating its brick-and-mortar locations in Los Angeles and Santa Monica.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g., Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times.

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Ryder also plans to equip its maintenance facilities in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Jose, Calif. Inbound Logistics magazine has included Ryder in its “Green Partners” listing for eight years in a row. Ryder was also recognized by the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference. MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Port of Los Angeles is joining the Port of Long Beach in doubling operational hours to 24/7. Lauren Pittelli, founder and principal of Baker Logistics Consulting Services, recently wrote an article in IndustryWeek titled, As the Port of Los Angeles Expands Hours, Nimble Suppliers Seek Workarounds.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Our prior post discussed the benefits and challenges of visibility in logistics. And across different modes, it also becomes important, as there are some docks in Los Angeles that are known for bribery among customs agents, and having truckers avoid those specific docks provides another level of control.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). At the Port of Long Beach (near Los Angeles), waiting time to discharge or pick up cargoes ranges from 38 to 45 days, with constraints expected to continue. Logistics Management ). Logistics Management ). Logistics Management ).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. west coast ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach occurred in early December, after the bulk of holiday goods had already arrived. Procurement Blog. Communication Services.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. Coyote Logistics @CoyoteLogistics Coyote Logistics prides itself on its innovative logistics and supply chain philosophy.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2023

The most significant news in global transportation and logistics circles late last week and this week are U.S. Reportedly, one terminal at the Port of Los Angeles cancelled cargo movement operations on Monday of this week while two terminals at the Post of Long Beach closed.

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Resilinc

JULY 19, 2022

For supply chain managers, the labor actions of greatest concern are in transport and logistics. While the fast-moving protests and labor actions are difficult to mitigate, Resilinc recommends that procurement and supply chain professionals redouble their communications with logistics providers to confirm shipments are on schedule.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

TEU volumes at the Port of Los Angeles reportedly fell 7 percent in 2022 from the prior year, the largest drop since the Great Recession. Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka indicated to Bloomberg that ports risk losing even more volume to other regions without a new labor contract being agreed to.

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o9 Solutions

JANUARY 19, 2022

The trend of wide-scale unpredictability will linger, impacting procurement and holding up products making it into the consumer’s hands. . The extent of the stasis was evident in how President Biden had the go-ahead to open the port of Los Angeles on a 24/7 basis to unclog the blockage before the holidays.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 13, 2022

President Joe Biden made another visit to the Port of Los Angeles and as Bloomberg reported : “ made no bones about taking on the nine ocean carriers in the three main global shipping alliances or their roles in stoking U.S. Last week , U.S. inflation that’s running at the hottest pace in 40 years.” Biden further called on the U.S.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

From raw materials sourcing to warehouse operations , logistics technology , order fulfillment and beyond, there are dozens of points throughout the supply chain, all of which contribute to overall supply chain efficiency. A graduate of UC Berkeley, he resides in Los Angeles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2022

Although the company has not disclosed details, it is believed to be having trouble procuring parts for Bluetooth wireless communications components used in the controllers and main units as well as analog chips for controlling currents. Nintendo is having negotiations on procurement, but the outlook is uncertain. This is not normal.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

Need for Clarity Beyond the hype of media reports, multi-industry supply chain logistics and transportation management are seeking clarity as to the operational scope of these maritime disruptions, as well as the cost impacts. What is clear is that tensions are rising, and so are the concern levels for a broader Middle East conflict.

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