Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Increased e-commerce sales during the pandemic brought last mile logistics into the limelight. The staff at GlobalTranz notes, “Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. In addition, growth in e-commerce is radicalizing how shippers view last mile logistics.”[1]

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

In this week’s news… XPO Logistics Acquires Optima Service Solutions. Robinson Enters Switzerland Marketplace. In 3PL news, XPO Logistics announced that it has acquired Optima Service Solutions, LLC, “a leading non-asset provider of last-mile logistics services for major retailers and manufacturers in the United States” for $26.6

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Logistics Middle East

OCTOBER 17, 2021

The post MYCRANE signs MoU with Swiss-based EPCM, PESCO Switzerland AG appeared first on Logistics Middle East. PESCO is the project management contractor for the gas chemical complex within the world's largest ethane-rich gas processing complex.

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SCM Research

JULY 30, 2014

A premium resource, dedicated to academic positions in logistics, is the Academic Hiring Survey (pdf), provided by The Ohio State University. SCM positions are also announced on the Logprofs and Transci-Logistics-section mailing lists. Research Logistics Operations Management Supply Chain Management'

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. The initiatives launched at COP26 will significantly reshape the transport and logistics ecosystem, its fleets, its infrastructure and its practices. COP26 has received more attention than previous summits.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Supply chain and logistics is often labeled as a digital laggard with a high level of inertia. What is it that is holding the supply chain and logistics industry back? An attendee poll taken at a conference of The European Freight and Logistics Forum hints at some cultural challenges. It needs to be understood. Load More.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Those goods flowed through three regional hubs – in Singapore, Panama City, Panama and Stabio, Switzerland – to 49 distribution centers, 24 of which VF operates. To achieve this, VF has invested in their logistics infrastructure. The company works with 13 ocean carriers and 7 air carriers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 14, 2021

Supply chain and logistics are at the centre of our economy. Supply chain and logistics is often labelled as a digital laggard with a high level of inertia. Logistics service providers set up their portals to more efficiently deal with and manage ad-hoc quotations and bookings. Technology is a key enabler of the transformation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Many multinationals have engineered their global supply chains to minimize taxation by creating subsidiaries in low taxation nations like Switzerland, Ireland, and Singapore. Industry Specific Solutions WiseTech’s product suite is specifically designed for logistics service providers including freight forwarders and customs brokers.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 18, 2018

In early April I attended the LogiPharma Europe 2018 conference in Montreux, Switzerland, an event that attracted more than 800 attendees, including practitioners and executives from pharma and medical device industries, along with software vendors and many service providers. Concurrent planning breaking down silos.

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Procurement Academy

MARCH 2, 2023

With 65 learners based in countries including Sweden, Bulgaria, France, Switzerland, Germany, the US, Taiwan and China, they have some challenges to overcome. After implementing several new procurement processes, Group Director Purchasing, Nicolas Robardet, identified a number of competencies which required development within the team.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

In his 20-year career with Unilever, Engel has worked in Singapore, the Netherlands, UK, Brazil, Switzerland and Kenya. He has extensive experience in supply-chain operations, covering procurement, logistics, finance and strategy development. He left the company to work at Shell in 1993, but returned to Unilever in 1995.

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SCM Research

MAY 1, 2012

Last week, I was invited to beautiful Switzerland, where I held a seminar for supply chain managers from 30 large logistics service providers and manufacturing firms. Initially, these managers were asked about SCM topics they are currently most interested in.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 16, 2019

As part of the engagement, Enterra will harmonize siloed areas of the business, including category management and supply chain logistics into one company wide system. in Vevey, Switzerland — the world’s largest food and beverage company. With 2018 sales of $9.7 billion, Nestlé USA is part of Nestlé S.A.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 24, 2018

According to Warehouse Logistics , there are more than 170 vendors located in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. At the turn of the 21 st century, the WMS vendor market could be boiled down to around 105 vendors, with the top five owning roughly 33 percent of the market, reports Ed Hess of Supply Chain Market.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Didier Bonnet ( @didiebon ), a Professor of Strategy & Digital Transformation at IMD in Switzerland, insists, “Most digital transformations fail. … The AI engine should provide cutting-edge AI capabilities in optimization, prediction, and intelligence in sales planning, logistics, fulfillment, and other areas.”

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 12, 2022

MSC Acquires Bollore’s Africa Logistics Unit. Closely held Geneva, Switzerland based global ocean container shipping firm MSC Mediterranean Shipping has reportedly agreed to acquire the African transport and logistics business of Bollore SA for a reported 5.7 The logistics business unit reportedly generated revenues of 2.1

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Savant Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Australia, France, Switzerland, the USA (and individual states) and Mexico also have legislation in force, while the Netherlands, South Korea and New Zealand are among the countries with legislation either proposed or passed but yet to come into force.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Barbara Saskia Schielke is Chief HR & CSR Officer for Asendia, based in Switzerland. By informing and educating the shopper at home, and providing a choice of express and standard (lower carbon) delivery options, we’ll empower them to take more climate-friendly decisions for the good of the planet. About the Author.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

” The staff at Supply Chain Link notes, “The terms ‘visibility’ and ‘transparency’ are often used interchangeably in the logistics world. Logistics providers market benefits of visibility and transparency, but it has many customers wondering what exactly the difference is between the two terms.

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Supply Chains Rock

JANUARY 4, 2011

Being an avid fan of Mini and the previous owner of one of the first Mini Coopers in New York I went to my local dealership in Switzerland and purchased one a few months ago. Uh, I needed the four wheel drive in snowy Switzerland? About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. Latin American Logistics.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

JULY 26, 2017

The digital B2B marketplace for warehousing, Log-hub AG from Switzerland, and the Indian Supply Chain specialist 3SC are now collaborating on the Indian market. Both companies are technology based and offer advanced analytics based transportation and warehousing solutions.

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DiManEx

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The research project, managed and implemented by VTT and Aalto University, took place over the course of several years and was funded by Business Finland, Kiwa Inspecta Oy, KONE Oyj, Valmet Technologies Oy, and Wärtsilä Services Switzerland Ltd. About DiManEx. This increases flexibility and speed in your product life cycle.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

For the past years Simonetta has been with Honeywell Transportation Systems, based in Rolle, Switzerland, as Head of Supply Chain then Vice-President of Operations. He will join the Group Management with direct report to Mads Nipper, Group President. Grundfos is a supplier of pumps.

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Supply Chains Rock

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

This time I am planting my feet just outside of Zurich, Switzerland in the town of Ruschlikon where I will be working at IBMs fabled Research Lab. In total it should take 30 days from my parents house on Long Island, NY to my flat here in Switzerland. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. Newer Post.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 20, 2016

The premium conference will be translated into English simultaneously and takes place in Frankfurt at House of Logistics & Mobility. The Supply Chain Management Award 2016 will be presented at the event, Companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and the rest of Europe, including France and Netherlands, are eligible to apply.

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o9 Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

We focused on using market-driven forecast data that incorporated inflation signals, as well as logistics signals around lead time predictability and variability to help LKQ Europe better sense their customers’ and suppliers’ reaction to changing market conditions and visualize the impact on their business early on. About LKQ Europe.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Demand sensing technology will help supply chain professionals to become smarter about the sales side, which helps to drive sales but also allows for better planning of logistics and manufacturing capacity. Advisory Board Member, at The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS). Companies can clearly make a dent.

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Supply Chains Rock

APRIL 16, 2009

They ship to about 15 countries including Switzerland. Lucky, smartly, outsourced logistics to UPS and the international shipping fee for my order - $20. $20 20 to ship a small box from California to Switzerland. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. Latin American Logistics.

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RFgen

AUGUST 31, 2016

According to a company press release, the big-name retail chain recently added Benjamin Cook , the former logistics and supply chain head at Apple, to its team. Specifically, Cook will serve as the senior vice president of global logistics, inventory allocation and replenishment. Details on Cook. percent of products out of stock.

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RFgen

AUGUST 31, 2016

According to a company press release, the big-name retail chain recently added Benjamin Cook , the former logistics and supply chain head at Apple, to its team. Specifically, Cook will serve as the senior vice president of global logistics, inventory allocation and replenishment. Details on Cook. percent of products out of stock.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 20, 2014

Switzerland is also way ahead at €87 per person. Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Transport & Logistics' While Germans spent on average €12.40 per person online, a 2012 statistic shows their neighbours in Britain and France are spending far more at €108 and €76 per person respectively. Got a comment?

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Supply Chains Rock

MARCH 16, 2010

While, yes I live in Switzerland, for some reason its much cheaper to buy in the US. Living in Switzerland and before now in Austria it is much, much easier to find locally manufactured products from pens and pencils to clothes. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. Latin American Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2022

Holcim, headquartered in Switzerland, is one of the world’s largest producers of cement. The post Sustainability’s Inconvenient Truth appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Is he right? Holcim’s Sustainability Plan. Holcim might beg to differ. They produced over 280 million tons of cement in 2020.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Swissterminal AG, a Switzerland-based integrated logistics provider, and DP World have announced the introduction of a regular barge service from Basel-Kleinhüningen and Basel-Birsfelden to various deepsea terminals at the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 19, 2017

This company, based in Switzerland, tops the list of ocean freighters, with a gross revenue of over 4.9 While Sinotrans takes third place it is certainly no slouch; it is the biggest logistics company in China – a country that accounts for 30% of the global containerized export volumes. Kuehne + Nagel Inc. billion yearly.

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Supply Chains Rock

AUGUST 15, 2010

Granted it took a few years and several blog posts of me complaining, but finally Gap Inc has partnered with a global logistics company to ship its clothing lines from Banana Republic, Gap and Old Navy to 50 countries worldwide, with more coming soon. No matter, yours truly is covered in Switzerland. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog.

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