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The 7 Best Events For Freight Shipping in 2015

GlobalTranz

Are you up-to-date with the latest events in freight shipping and logistics? Staying current in the world of shipping and freight also takes strong networking and communication. 7 of the Best Freight Shipping Events to Attend in 2015. 2015 ATA Management Conference and Exhibition Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; October 17-20.

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10 Disruptive Issues in the Supply Chain

American Global Logistics

Persistent Red Sea Risks Continue to Disrupt Critical Trade Route The ongoing conflict in Yemen has created several shipping risks in the Red Sea. In particular, there is a risk of Houthi rebels laying mines in the shipping lanes. That's a hard-to-prevent risk that could damage or sink ships.

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What Exactly Is Omnichannel 2.0 and How Is It Different?

GlobalTranz

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. According to the Wharton University of Pennsylvania , the measures to fully utilize omnichannel 2.0 Customer expectations will continue to evolve as retailers offer new, exciting services as part of the omnichannel trend. Omnichannel 2.0

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Analyzing Supply Chain Risk

Enterra Insights

For example, if predictive analytics detect latent trends that manifest themselves in a demand projection that is significantly different from original plans, prescriptive analytics can help mitigate that impact by recommending alternate supply scenarios or by prescribing actions that can help shape the demand in the desired direction. .”

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Supply Chain Leaders Prepare For The Long Haul. Caution: It Will Be Gray.

Supply Chain Shaman

While my town in Pennsylvania is releasing restrictions, and people are starting to gather again in large groups, I say, “We cannot be too careful.”. What was the cost of sales for the products shipped? How did the changing mix of the orders shipped change inventory buffers at suppliers? A Long Road Ahead.

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Digitization and the Future of Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

” People who live in Pennsylvania are familiar with anachronistic encounters with the Amish who still traverse busy streets riding in horse-drawn carriages. Motorized coaches and cars bring passengers to their stores and restaurants and modern transportation systems ship their handmade goods to a broader customer base.

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

Produce shipping is showing signs of strengthening and should begin building activity for the remainder of the month before leveling off in June. Each group oversees freight that enters their region and plans for specific market trends in their respective states. Shipping in or out of Alabama should be back to pre-pandemic difficulty.