Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2024

As reported by Reuters, this would be “Google’s most expensive acquisition and provide it with cybersecurity products that defend against ransomware gangs wreaking havoc on. John Adams famously said, “Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.”

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Supply Chain Insights

JANUARY 9, 2024

Supply Chains to Admire 2023 - Report v4.0 Now in its tenth year, the Supply Chains to Admire analysis studies improvement, performance, and value on reported financials for over 500 public companies. Abstract Supply chain excellence is easier to say than define. Help us in celebrating the performance of 32 winners.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The report outlines the tools with the highest transformational benefits and capabilities that are becoming standard business practices. In the report, you will find capabilities across five categories: technologies, competencies, frameworks, operating model strategies, and organizational models. What to prioritize.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 415

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

It started with toilet paper hoarding and quickly escalated to horrific reports of hospitals lacking basic medical gear. Over three quarters (77%) of SMBs reported that their businesses have experienced supply chain difficulties. And it’s not just ocean freight. Most (73%) Amazon sellers who’ve raised prices have done so by up to 20%.

Global 411

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2024

As reported by Sky News in September 2023, “The Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) said that analysis of data from over 900 companies employing 6.5 absence days per employee over the past year…The report said 76% of respondents had been off work due to stress over the. million staff found an average 7.8

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2024

As reported last week by BBC Business reporter Charlotte Edwards,“Workers for some suppliers of Chinese fast fashion giant Shein are still working 75 hours a week, despite the company promising to improve conditions, a report [by Swiss advocacy group Public Eye] suggests.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

It mandates stricter security requirements, incident reporting obligations, and greater cooperation between Member States. Incident reporting also encourages greater transparency and collaboration between companies and regulatory authorities.

Supply Chain Design Software 235

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of “Satisfaction with TMS Software,” a research report that highlights results from a survey conducted with members of Indago’s supply chain research community and JBF Consulting’s customer community. You can read the rest of the report and download a copy at JBF Consulting’s website.

Company 279

Company Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Global Transportation 279

Freightos

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

But easing rates – even slight declines – in the weeks just before Golden Week when there’s typically upward pressure on prices, together with many anecdotal reports of decreasing ocean bookings, point the other direction. America weekly prices fell 1% to $1.68/kg. Europe’s peak season period.

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Asia Europe China Freight 334

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2020

After finishing the Supply Chains to Admire report and the Youtube series (to be released this week), this is my feeling. My third thought as I write is the Supply Chains to Admire report is the injustice and waste of the last decade. Look for the final reports this week. Here, in this blog, I explain. Reflections on Excellence.

Supply Chain Design Software 415

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Featured below are excerpts of key findings and observations from the report: Operational challenges in the face of disruption. Survey respondents also reported a lack visibility and scenario-planning capabilities as top operational challenges in 2021.

Modeling 404

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2024

As reported by Paul Wiseman on February 7th, “For the first time in more than two decades, Mexico [in 2023] surpassed China as the leading source of goods imported by the United States.” This news prompted us to ask members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 25, 2024

Wikipedia In 2014, I was exploring methods to publish what is now the Supply Chains To Admire report. This data source synchronizes corporate reporting across global markets while tracking restatements, name changes, and currency shifts.) We have archived corporate reporting from Y charts for 1982-2023.

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Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Gartner Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy 318

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2021

This week, while all my friends are on vacation, I am writing the final report for the Supply Chains to Admire. The report with over forty tables takes over a week to produce. We share the report to help companies benchmark and reflect. This year 21 companies (out of 600) make it to the Winner’s Circle.

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SCM Research

MAY 28, 2024

A new ISPI-McKinsey report, Logistics in Transition. The report covers a wide range of topics, including the transformation of global value chains, maritime logistics, hydrogen mobility, artificial intelligence, and the decarbonization of ports.

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ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know June 12, 2023 | | Sustainability by Vishal Patel In an effort to drive sustainability and combat climate change, the European Union has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Optimal Sourcing 246

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Procurement Sourcing Strategies 246

Freightos

JULY 24, 2024

Impact of Red Sea Crisis on Businesses The majority of respondents (70%) reported experiencing disruptions since the onset of the Red Sea crisis, with 40% describing these disruptions as significant. The anticipated easing of demand and congestion should help mitigate some of the challenges reported in the survey in the coming months.

Price Reduction 308

Price Reduction Supply Chain Strategy Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 308

Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Last week, transpacific ocean rates continued their slide that started early this month. As this week’s rates have continued to decline, prices are now 17 – 20% lower than at the end of August.

Asia 315

Asia Europe Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software 315

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

The report identifies the leaders and highlights best practices. The report takes a holistic approach to what a digital transformation means. The final report focuses on the current state of key practices in digital transformation in logistics, spread across multiple industries and over 1,100 respondents.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 281

Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Inventory Management Software 281

Freightos

MARCH 19, 2024

A Freightos report from 2022 found that more than 40% of the largest ocean carriers report having eBooking capabilities for spot shipments booked via their website, and more carriers are taking steps to promote digital bookings through their corporate websites. The data shows this too.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 317

Logistics Network Optimization Software eBook Fiji Price Reduction 317

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2024

In December of 2023 it was reported that $1.2 Mr. Daniels reports they have 870 employees, so based on a market study recently completed by ARC, this claim is credible. Daniels reports they have 870 employees, so based on a market study recently completed by ARC, this claim is credible. Lately, Exiger has been in the news.

Supply Chain Software 269

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Predictive Analytics Software 269

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Kearney research shows that the more companies invest, the bigger the average ROI Investments in supply chain firms and technologies represent 15-20% of total venture capital investments, according to a recent report by the management consulting firm Kearney. The Kearney report is based, in part, on an examination of deals.

Supply Chain Design Software 268

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 268

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

As an old gal, with over forty-years of supply chain experience, writing this report for ten years taught me many lessons. I find in the orbit chart analysis that 45% of companies in the report are unconsciously incompetent. Wrap-up Spend time with the report. Use the information in the report to set performance targets.

Supply Chain Planning Software 299

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Gartner 299

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2024

As reported by Joann Muller at Axios, “Walmart and drone delivery partner DroneUp are ending drone delivery in three states to focus on perfecting the airborne package delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.” “We’re really focusing on automation, Read more The post Walmart and IKEA: Drone Delivery vs.

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Fort Worth Warehousing Dallas Supply Chain Software 278

Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

I can’t export maritime incident data from the US Coast Guard (which could use some tech) but based on this report there were 18 bridge allisions in the United States between 1960 and 2015. If anything, it’s shocking that these incidents don’t happen more frequently. Over that same period, the US imported 37 trillion dollars worth of goods.

Freight 332

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The report for August (released in late September) shows negligible changes in the aggregate. In contrast, the overall manufacturing PMI for the Eurozone was quite weak with Germany and Austria reporting the lowest levels. However, imports of industrial supplies appear to be declining. The HCOB Germany PMI , which registered 39.6

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Manufacturing Procurement GEP Purchasing Skills Logistics 302

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 9, 2021

Informational Technology groups reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. Over the last decade, the CIO’s office reporting structure shifted to report to the CFO. The singular focus to implement and shorten cycles for the “go-live date” reduced the focus to test and learn and build core competence. Mistake #2.

Supply Chain Planning Software 360

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2024

The time gave me a good time to reflect and finish the reports that I should have completed in the summer when I recovered from Uterine Cancer. Writing and Reflection Completing the edits on the two reports that are publishing soon, felt good. The reports took me two months to write. Today, I wish good health for each of you.

Gartner 284

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Case Study 284

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Earlier this month, as reported by Katie Burke at CoStar News, UPS announced that beginning March 4 it is requiring all corporate employees to return to the office full time. Here’s an excerpt from the company memo to employees: “We acknowledge this news comes with excitement for some and mixed emotions for others.

Supply Chain 263

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Aviation Coalition Announces Major Recommendations To Secure Supply Chain The Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition released a report on actions the aerospace industry should take to prevent unapproved parts from entering the propulsion supply chain.

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Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 272