Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 20, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a revealing survey published this week regarding viewpoints relative to business sustainability and ESG actions which reflect both a call to action and a perspective of advanced technology enablement. . Announced Survey Findings. Background. This study, sponsored by Savanta, Inc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The United States Postal Service will slow delivery times for a third of its first-class packages in an effort to cut costs and its dependency on air transportation amid financial struggles. Richard crossed the finish line at 2:52 pm, which was almost the exact time the bombs went off.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 31, 2023

transportation and logistics services activity. Transportation and logistics services firms are now increasingly acknowledging the reality of this trend. The post Changing Developments in North America Transportation and Logistics first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. Figure 2: A technology adoption roadmap for transportation and logistics companies considering generative AI.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. These technologies can examine huge portions of data from multiple sources, and recognize patterns and tendencies that would be impossible for humans to discern.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

PWC’s Digital Trends in Supply Chain Survey reports that 83% of manufacturers say that supply chain technologies have not delivered the expected results. This exceeds the 55% previously reported in the Supply Chain Insights surveys. Align Transportation Planning and Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP).

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. And now on to this week’s logistics news. It covers 37 states and parts of Canada through a fleet of more than 150,000 crowd-sourced drivers, it says.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Many experts and practitioners believe that higher levels of visibility would help to manage or even resolve the current bottlenecks causing congestions and delays, logistics costs and freight rates. It is common knowledge that the adoption of innovative solutions is low in the transportation and trucking sectors.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2023

A survey conducted in the United Kingdom by the Institute of Directors (IoD), a 120-year-old British political organization, found that the larger a company is the more likely it is to be adversely affected by geopolitical tensions. The risks run the gamut from trade wars to actual wars.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 13, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a recent technology provider survey indicating that there appears to be little signs of traditional second-half peak period demand for container shipments. The May report narrative reinforced that that “the negatives seem to outweigh the positives in the logistics industry.”

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

based Qualcomm ’s revenues from Vietnamese sourced chip facilities many of which supply other high tech firms such as Samsung, tripled between 2020 and 2022. billion in population will be the linchpin of an alternative sourced Asian supply network. One example indicated was that U.S. The report further indicates that India with 1.4

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Prediction Two of this year predictions indicated the following: Restoring More Direct Control in Strategic and Tactical Direct Material Sourcing Will be the Driving Force for Businesses and their Supply Chain Management Teams in the Coming Year. Mid-Year Assessment.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of either China Plus or de-risking sourcing changes. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2024

Drive My Way takes the pain out of the process by sourcing pre-qualified candidates who match their specific needs. This gives them the freedom and flexibility to find the perfect fit. Reducing Hassle for Employers: Finding qualified drivers can be a time-consuming and expensive headache.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it. Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Forget what you knew about logistics. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Capacity constraints and transportation delays.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Billing inaccuracy and payment challenges are massive problems in the logistics industry. A 2021 Cargo Owners and freight forwarders survey, confirms this. It is clear that complex, manual payment processes are critical sources of costly mistakes and over billing. Billions of dollars are thrown overboard every year.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 11, 2023

Supply Chain Matters readers may be familiar with the widely followed Annual Salary and Career Survey conducted by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM). This week, ASCM released the results of the 2023 annual survey which was conducted from January through February of this year. All rights reserved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2023

Using computer algorithms, the AI program searches various connected inputs from all available sources to generate human-looking content in the form of text, images, audio, and other synthetic (created) data that is of value to the user. A transportation manager comes in to start the day. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Ware2Go

MAY 4, 2023

Drayage becomes an important variable during intermodal transportation- when freight is moved using two or more modes of transportation- to ensure the supply chain remains intact and as streamlined as possible. Of note, environmental sustainability is becoming a growing priority for SMBs and consumers alike according to a 2023 survey.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. Yes, we have achieved greater normalcy in transportation. Build in-market sourcing. Rationalize global strategies to focus on building markets based on in-market sourcing.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2017

. Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Robert Everett who gives us some fantastic tips for managing logistics effectiveness. In this article, I propose to have a look at several logistic skills that, besides the specific knowledge in this area, will help to maximize the logistics effectiveness. Quality-focused.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

According to a recent survey fielded by Edelman Intelligence , 94% of supply chain leaders say partnerships with supply chain logistics companies are necessary to get through peak season successfully. For instance, the capacity that is needed per shipment like the 2021 produce season transportation capacity outlook.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Supply chain and logistics professionals face many challenges, including drowning in data! This is especially true in transportation management, as companies work across many modes, many geographies, and many sources of data, including from GPS and mobile devices. How have BI/analytics capabilities in TMS evolved over the years?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary we address the dichotomy of revisiting supply chain strategic sourcing strategies in the wake of a rapidly changing l landscape of challenges. Strategic Sourcing Shifts Away from China. Basis of Materials Strategic Sourcing. Background. The basis of this reporting is twofold.

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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. US Logistics Index. Global Shipping. For the specific routing of Shanghai to New York , the index was $11, 531, reflecting a six percent decline. .

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 20, 2022

Keeping up with the latest news in the transportation services market means following industry leaders and keeping up with current events and updates to the industry. In the survey used to compile the company’s list, 78% of current employees said FedEx is a stellar workplace, more than 21% higher than the average US company ranks.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 25, 2020

Will the trend toward a return to “regional manufacturing” boost volumes in over the road transportation in North America as manufacturers move away from Asian overseas operations? Transportation logistics software solutions play a key role in effectuating this change. This strategy is not without its risks though.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

However, measures such as alternative factories, dual sourcing and more generous safety stocks go against the well-versed philosophy of lean supply chains that has prevailed in recent decades,” he says. Multi-Sourcing. Another crucial software system is the transport management system (TMS). Inventory and Capacity Buffers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Port congestion, capacity constraints, large increases in rates across all modes, labour shortages and long delays in shipments—these are just some of the operating realities supply chain and logistics professionals face today. Will the environment improve in 2022 or get worse? And what are the key industry trends and innovations?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

While many sectors can already report decreasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, logistics continues to be seen as a hard-to-abate sector given its current growth rates and its persistent dependence on fossil fuels. This article sheds some light on sustainability considerations at the carrier-shipper interface by analyzing recent survey data.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 2, 2019

Sun Tzu, the famous Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher who lived in the 6th century BC, wrote, “The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.” ” Logistics in the digital age. Even though the company was global, he discovered, “Logistics was almost an afterthought.”[4]

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. A leading logistics service provider was among the many companies that saw its operations affected by the pandemic.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported having a clear overall plan for digital transformation. For those working on digitalization initiatives, the survey showed that only 25% are leveraging digital technologies to think outside the box and reinvent their foundational delivery model.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Planning outside of lead time in the tactical horizon is essential to manage costs, defining buffers, and sourcing strategies. Note that 59% of companies surveyed seek real-time planning and experience a gap in expectations. The use of AIS, GPS, and Trucking Telematics to improve deployment and routing in transportation.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 13, 2015

191 qualified global logistics practitioners were surveyed in 2015 by American Shipper magazine for their seventh annual benchmark study of transportation management. However, here is a distillation of the best practices for approaching transportation and logistics IT initiatives provided at the conclusion of the report.

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