Intelligent Audit

MARCH 18, 2020

The question now is what will the impact of such a recession be, particularly on shipping. What Happens to Shipping. Shipping, especially global shipping, is uniquely vulnerable to recessions and the effects of the downturn of 2008-2009 are still being felt today. Which, in turn, will drastically impact shipping.

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Supply Chains Rock

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Thursday, February 05, 2009. Shipping my stuff one more time. After failing to ship my Mini Cooper over two years ago Im at it again, but this time with much lighter cargo. So working with Planes International, the same 3PL I tried to use for shipping my car, I am shipping my desk, a carpet, my bike and some framed wall art.

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Supply Chains Rock

JANUARY 5, 2009

Monday, January 05, 2009. How would you ship 500 trees to Iraq? Basically, her organization worked with a nursery and collected 400 trees from Long Island, New York and 100 from California and had them shipped via DHL to the US troops in Iraq. Still not excited, well visit often and eventually you will be. Subscribe To.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 10, 2023

Cambridge Capital was founded in 2009 as the investment affiliate of BG Strategic Advisors ( www.bgsa.com ), the advisor of choice for a large, growing number of supply chain CEOs. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

In prestige beauty and nutritional supplements, the cost to ship the product is minuscule. Our factory is efficient; yet, it costs us more to manufacture the product in Vietnam because of a lack of local raw materials – compared to manufacturing it in the US, shipping it, and paying duties on a landed basis.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

will face shortages in trucking resources again , predominatly a trucker shortage, in the near future due to an array of developments that may cause shippers to find loads left on the ground, shipping costs rapidly escalating, and shrinking profit margins that stun stakeholders. 2009 was an exception due to the 2008–2009 recession.)

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. As some component lead times push into 2023, the shortage is expected to last 24 months before it recedes – similar to the chip shortage of 2008-2009. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

From a shipping standpoint, reverse logistics works well when the product being returned is routed directly to the correct location. Reps work with customers to get computers installed and working as required, rather than shipping them back. Take the hurdles like who pays for the shipping out of the equation.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 21, 2015

The Port of Rotterdam signed a contract for a system that will enable inland shipping companies to take supply chain collaboration to the next level. The inland shipping community (i.e. the barge, terminal and depot operators) at the Port have agreed to entrust the decisions that affect their operations to an intelligent system.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Since 2009, when ScottsMiracle-Gro began implementing its new distribution model, the Company has reduced the number of miles traveled to ship products to home center customers by approximately one-third. ScottsMiracle-Gro is consolidating the warehousing and distribution of its bagged products that are shipped to home center stores.

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Supply Chains Rock

APRIL 16, 2009

Thursday, April 16, 2009. I received several emails and even another blogger posted commentary on the challenges for US retailers to ship overseas. For example when I wrote a general statement that "retailers dont get shipping abroad." They ship to about 15 countries including Switzerland. Subscribe To. UPS to the Rescue.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2021

Cambridge Capital was founded in 2009 as the investment affiliate of BG Strategic Advisors (www.bgsa.com), the advisor of choice for a large, growing number of supply chain CEOs. Last mile or final mile is perhaps the most important and difficult part of direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). Shipping and delivery capabilities become even bigger competitive weapons. Three years later, he stayed with his $300-a-barrel prediction, but shifted the timeframe to 2020 (see the CBS News article, Another $300 Oil Prediction — and Why This One Matters ).

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Shipping approximately 400 million selling units consisting of 700 million manufactured units per year, Carter’s employs about 4,000 employees at its peak. Over the period of 2009-2015, only 88% of companies made improvement on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. (As The operations are complex. Operating Margin.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

For December 2015, retail sales were the lowest since 2009. Traditional supply chains ship cases, pallets and trucks; but not the EACH. With the dawn of eCommerce, companies must now ship the EACH. We how have the endless aisle with the need to ship the EACH. What does this mean? Customers are buying less. I think yes.

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TMC

JANUARY 18, 2017

While these financial pressures have been ongoing since 2009 due to several factors, overcapacity was certainly one of the most prevalent. Ocean carriers continue to see their average operating margin dip below zero as rates fell to their lowest levels since 2009. 2017 Projections. This post is credited to Sri Laxmana.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

More Resources Home Red Sea and Suez Canal Shipping Crisis Update Judah Levine Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Even with an international naval force in place, Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea continue.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Over the period of 2009-2015, only 88% of companies made improvement on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. Companies passing these two tests are then analyzed against the performance factors for 2009-2015: Growth. It took us three years to right the ship. In my interview, Nick used the bumblebee to describe his journey.

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Supply Chains Rock

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Monday, December 14, 2009. Looking to get the box faster and to eliminate the carbon emissions in having it shipped, I took the train to one of the many Swisscom retail locations in Zurich along with the promotion. Without supply chains consumers would be stuck using products that they had to make or grow with their own two hands.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2013

To get quick overview of some existing security programs, Ive gathered more information for the article called " Security Program as Part of Efficient Supply Chain Management " by Hintsa and Hameri 2009 as below, 1) C-TPAT Program: a program initiated by U.S. 2) FAST Program : Free and Secure Trade is also a program initiated by U.S.

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Supply Chains Rock

MAY 4, 2009

Monday, May 04, 2009. In the past Ive shared how shipping containers can be turned into funky apartments and now Ive found wooden pallets that make great deck furniture. Without supply chains consumers would be stuck using products that they had to make or grow with their own two hands. Subscribe To. Supply Chain Transformers.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2011

The replenishment relationship historically worked off of the buyer’s min/max thresholds to determine how much product to produce and ship. In 2009, the trading partners moved towards a collaborative vendor managed inventory relationship. The program drove impressive results including: Inventory reduction of 15%.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Back in June 2009, I wrote the following in a post titled Amazon.com: A Customer-Centric 3PL : “You won’t find Amazon.com on any ‘Top 25 3PLs’ list, but the company is a leading 3PL in my book.” For related commentary, see Amazon’s 3D Printing Trucks: A Quixotic Quest for Zero Delivery Time?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Blockchain Makes Inroads in Shipping (WSJ – sub. Global Container Volume on Track for Worst Year Since 2009 (WSJ – sub. Flexport wants to track products that are in transit as well as to handle sorting, relabeling and reshipping of goods when they are sold while they’re being shipped.

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Supply Chains Rock

JANUARY 19, 2009

Monday, January 19, 2009. Anyway, in the opening sequence a giant cargo ship is loaded with containers. Its not clear, how they know liquor is in the container, but lets assume they saw this on the shipping manifest. Still not excited, well visit often and eventually you will be. Subscribe To.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

The good news is that the team was aware of the results and feel that they have righted the ship in 2014. The lessons of the team in the trials and tribulation of building supply chain excellence apply to all.

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Logility

AUGUST 17, 2021

Between 2000 and 2009, the average profit for this industry grew by over 10% year on year, but over the next decade, annual profit growth fell to just 3.2%. It also helps to reduce shipping errors, customer complaints, and wastage. Analysts say this is because the industry can no longer rely on the success models of the past.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 6, 2014

Launched in 2008 as an initiative of Supply Chain Media in collaboration with BLMC, the Supply Chain Professional Award is an annual event that culminates in a final held aboard a modern Spido ship, James Cook, which sails through Rotterdam and the surrounding area. IDS Supply Chain Executors, MP Objects and ShipitSmarter were sub-sponsors.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

Five years later in 2009, I also predicted that a leading logistics service provider would acquire a leading logistics software company. Amazon is looking to license or acquire technology that could find the most efficient shipping routes and hire fleets of trucks, ships and planes to move sellers’ goods.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

Global trade volumes fell for the first time since 2009 by 1.7 a solution provider that facilitates the drop-shipping process between manufacturers and retailers. percent from 3 percent. Finally, in software-related news, the Wall Street Journal reports that Nordstrom Inc. has acquired a minority stake in DS Co. ,

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C3 Solutions

JULY 22, 2020

But WMS only really came into its own after the 2009 recession , as the economic rebound prompted the beginning of the e-commerce boom and renewed consumer spending. WMS helps to manage the four main tasks of a warehouse: receiving, storing, picking and shipping.

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Logility

OCTOBER 3, 2016

The current inventory-to-sales ratio in the United States sits at 1.41, higher than any time since 2009 (right after the 2008 downturn). The “Amazon effect” of free and fast shipping, easy returns, and everyday low prices has changed customer expectations and the way products get into the hands of the consumer.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JANUARY 25, 2016

There is still time and budget for shipping organizations to implement new TMS solutions or upgrade existing ones – yielding benefits like automation, efficiency improvements, expanded visibility and scalability – if they’re to be well-protected against what appears to be a looming downturn. Rail and Multimodal.

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2016

For forwarders, just as the 2009 financial crisis ended, another crisis began. Today even small shippers won’t ship unless they can check the status of their shipment. Phil identifies two threats, which are acting as fundamental drivers of change within the industry. Declining Freight Rates. The Threats As Catalysts.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

percent in December , the largest drop since September 2009, according to the U.S. Billion Deal for Ceva Logistics (WSJ – sub. While 2018 was a banner year for most transportation and logistics companies, this year might prove to be a little less festive. Retail sales declined 1.2 Census Bureau. Another risk: losing major customers.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Shutdowns and shipping disruptions could suspend production on the other side of the world, leading to supply shortages. After placing an order online they can either pick it up or have it shipped. Borderfree allows customers to shop in their local currency and takes advantage of its speedy, reliable shipping network.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

What kept nagging at me though is that the presentations were largely about “righting the ship” rather than “moving from ship to air.” Ian is more of a futurist, though I only have a link from 2009. The general theme of the conference was about transformational change. The second is by Ian Goldin.

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