Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A 2020 cyberattack at TFI International, one of the largest trucking and logistics companies in North America, forced them to resort to manually sorting. In another case, CMA CGM, one of the global leaders in cargo shipping, ultimately disabled its entire core IT systems in response to a cyberattack.

Warehousing 239

Warehousing Distribution Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies 239

Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

Inventory Reduction 62

Inventory Reduction Retail Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 62

TMC

MAY 26, 2016

Five Ways to Drive a High-Performance, Cross-Border Automotive Supply Chain.Connect. Where are you likely to encounter the worst bottlenecks when shipping product between the U.S. Mismatches between supply and demand is a significant cause of delays. supplier ships more product than a buyer in Mexico can handle.

Automotive 48

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Mexico Supply Chain 48

Kinaxis

JANUARY 4, 2016

That means placing higher value on commodities that don’t need to be packed or shipped – things like ideas and great content, and other assets that can easily be transmitted digitally.

Supply Chain Planning 100

Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Scenario Planning Philippines 100

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. How Labor Shortages Have Hurt the Supply Chain.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Resilinc

MARCH 5, 2024

This drought impacted hydropower, disrupted shipping, and affected five million people in southern China, according to the World Meteorological Organization. El Nino El Niño, a cyclical climate pattern characterized by warmer waters in the Pacific Ocean, is expected to have significant implications for global supply chains in 2024.

Supply Chain Planning Software 108

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Panama Supply Chain Strategy 108

Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2017

While civil unrest could slow down production or shipments in a foreign country, natural disasters can accomplish just as much shipping disruption in North America. Even Canada, a country that’s not exactly famous for shipping disasters, was virtually cut in half by a single unexpected bridge collapse in 2016.

Supply Chain Design Software 169

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization 169