The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

These changes can significantly impact supply chains by affecting sourcing strategies, trade routes, and market access. The scarcity of skilled professionals in areas such as logistics, procurement, and data analytics can hinder the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

Solution: Collaborative logistics: Partnering with other companies in similar industries can allow for shared resources and consolidation of deliveries during peak periods [1]. The last mile in e-commerce logistics: Challenges and opportunities. Logistics Research, 10(1), 63-78. Key Constraints / Issues for Vehicle Utilisation.

Optimal Sourcing 97

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Since 2011 carriers, 3PLs, shippers, and logistics technology vendors have looked to CarrierDirect to deliver the efficiency, strategy, go-to-market plans, and technology that will elevate their business above their competition. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. About CarrierDirect. Digital Twin/Sandbox.

Supply Chain Disruption 130

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SCMDOJO

JULY 29, 2022

Author : Emad Atef – CSCA, MBA (Candidate), Procurement and Sourcing Manager. Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management. Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management. 312; Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management. Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management. Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Experts’ Choice: Supply Chain and Logistics Email Newsletters.

Resource Reduction 120

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2015

Now, this week’s supply chain and logistics news, which was dominated by transportation-related items: Are Imports Moving to the East Coast? And here’s a chart they included in the post: Source: [link]. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 13-17, 2015) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2014

It’s one of the most common questions I get these days from third-party logistics providers (3PLs), especially this time of the year as they’re finalizing their strategies for 2015 and beyond. For years, shippers have been reporting significant logistics cost reductions from moving operations to Mexico. What do you think about Mexico?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Just six years later, when the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 2011 struck, Cisco was well prepared. Adopt autonomous Logistics planning : Autonomous logistics planning will help making data based intelligent analysis related to cross docking, drop ship, lanes routing which can be used proactively to build capacities, routing optimization.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 258

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Global Supply Chain & Sourcing Director for ECCO Global Shoe Production & Sourcing. Family reasons relocated me to Bangkok in 2011. . Integration of system, digitisation of the S&OP process and broader sourcing strategies were paramount to success of this role. Being financially savvy is a new basic.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Shahzaib: We were the first company in 2011-2012 to create a supply chain disruption alert system ( EventWatch AI ) that could monitor time-sensitive global events for faster response and mitigation of supply chain disruptions, 24/7, from over 104 million sources in 108 languages.

Supply Chain Risk Management 75

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Many of the states affected contained key ports and supply destinations, as well as transportation and logistics hubs. information is courtesy of this site: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2011/rpt/2011-R-0389.htm states, obvious disruptions to supply chains and supply chain risk management were a given. These ports accounted for 18.3%

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Main | Demand Planning in CPG industry - Practising the Best Practices » The Upcoming 2011 Holiday Buying Season will again Test Retailer MCO and Supply Chain Capabilities.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 23, 2015

Here are some excerpts from the press release: Twitter is like no other data source in the world. For example, according to an October 2011 Wall Street Journal article , “When Virginia’s magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit [in August 2011], the first Twitter reports sent from people at the epicenter began almost instantly at 1:51 p.m.—

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. » The Real Headline for the 2011 Holiday Buying Season- Need for Balancing Retailer Online and Fulfillment Process Investments. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods.

Manufacturing Procurement 29

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

For example, in 2011 Amazon initiated a program called Amazon Prime (free 2-day shipping and discounted 1-day shipping). 2) Customize Logistics Network. When you segment a customer based on the service needs, you may have to tailor the different logistics networks to serve different segment.

Supply Chain Design Software 257

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Current logistics and supply chain management trends are discussed very often on social media sites. Background Expert opinions appear to be the most important source of information for a trend prediction. How can we identify them really? This article will show you some trends in the past and reveal what the future holds.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2013

I have long argued that third party logistics providers (3PLs) should set themselves apart from the competition by fully harnessing the power and value of their customer and employee communities (see “ If Operational Excellence is a Given, Then What Else Matters for 3PLs? ” Robinson is a Talking Logistics sponsor).

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Not all disruptions are as cataclysmic as Japan’s 2011 tsunami or COVID-19, but smaller logistic and control disruptions/disconnections are happening continuously in most supply chains. They have less dramatic operational consequences, but expose the problem just the same. . In the past such a delivery had a service time of days. .

Supply Chain Planning Software 275

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

2011: Earthquake/Tsunami in Japan. 2011: Thailand Floods. Cross-functional team, part standardization, back-up suppliers, dual-sourcing, supplier collaboration are the basic foundation that is tried and true. So the alternative sources should be in totally different locations or ideally, in the different countries.

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QAD

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For example, the information your logistics department uses to track deliveries can be shared with your customers, and your customer support team. Not only do they expect items in a timely fashion (like 1-2 or even same-day shipping thanks to the Amazon Effect), but customers also demand visibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

And now to this week’s logistics news. Pandemic has ‘forever altered’ need for logistics space. According to the company, inside the boxes are a highly efficient approach to sourcing, selling and packaging, backed by a corporate commitment to sustainability that is good for the business and even better for people and the planet.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

Through their knowledge of logistics, operations, and strategic planning, women are forging successful careers and making a substantial impact on this sector. Deep knowledge of procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and category management in different categories. Continue reading to the next section to learn more about them.

Negotiating Skills 93

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ThroughPut

MAY 31, 2022

They have now highlighted the long-overlooked need for resilience – the need to remain agile and respond rapidly to demand, production, and logistics shifts. Manufacturing network diversification: The US-China trade war has forced many businesses to consider diversifying their sourcing and manufacturing bases.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

In 2010-2011 Shell partnered with Terra Technology to roll-out demand sensing as a bolt-on to the SAP environment. They saw a steady drop in inventory and reduced working capital by about 50% over the period of 2011-2015. Change in logistics cost or production cost based on implementation, for example, accumulates with time.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 6, 2013

The success of the third-party logistics industry is evident in the generally high marks given to 3PLs by respondents to a survey as part of the 2013 17th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, which identifies trends and explores how both 3PLs and shippers are using these relationships to improve and enhance their businesses and supply chains.

Third Party Logistics 60

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 1, 2020

Despite past lessons from 2003’s SARS outbreak and 2011’s Fukushima tsunami about the hidden weaknesses in their supply chains, companies are challenged to manage logistics concerns stemming from sourcing strategies and risk management. This can help further diversify the value chain. Lesson three: People first strategy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 44

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 2, 2020

Despite past lessons from 2003’s SARS outbreak and 2011’s Fukushima tsunami about the hidden weaknesses in their supply chains, companies are challenged to manage logistics concerns stemming from sourcing strategies and risk management. This can help further diversify the value chain. Lesson three: People first strategy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 44

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 20, 2022

There are mixed views in business and supply chain management settings as to whether customers would be willing to both maintain brand loyalty or pay extra for products that are deemed to be sourced and produced from sustainable sources and social responsibility driven labor practices.

Survey 111

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 29, 2013

Logistics is a leading source of carbon. Sponsored by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), MIT CTL worked alongside three US companies to help them quantify the carbon footprint of some of their logistics initiatives. has launched two initiatives to improve its logistics operations and environmental performance.

Case Study 87

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Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 28, 2011

Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Honoring excellence and innovation within the supply chain profession, the CHaINA Awards offer organisations across all industries and sectors the opportunity to showcase the best in supply chain, sourcing, procurement and logistics projects, products, applications, services and initiatives in Asia.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. Coyote Logistics @CoyoteLogistics Coyote Logistics prides itself on its innovative logistics and supply chain philosophy.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 19, 2023

One notable external challenge is the impact of labor shortages on transportation and logistics, which are vital components of material handling operations. A prime example of a logistics company that excels in worker safety is DHL, based in Germany. The material handling industry is the backbone of globalized supply chains.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 30, 2022

The previous record for billion-dollar events in a year was 16, in 2017 and 2011. And logistics networks become all the more important during climate disasters and severe weather events, shuttling essential supplies into the areas most affected.”[8] The costs of 22 events of 2020 combined exceeded $96 billion in damages.”[6]

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Source: JP Morgan and S&P Global Market Intelligence, 2024 Select Regional and Country Highlights India The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI® August report was headlined with India based manufacturers signally substantial but softer increases in new business and production levels. Export orders were noted as subdued.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 2, 2024

Reportedly, logistics hubs built in anticipation of a long-lasting boom in e-commerce , manufacturing and other support needs are losing tenants, forcing building owners to slash rents and shorten lease terms. Average input costs were reportedly rising in June driven by rising raw material and transportation costs. represented a 4.4

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. increase over 2011, according to Capgemini’s 2014 18th Annual Third Party Logistics Study. billion (U.S.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

“Survey existing suppliers, third-party logistics providers and customers. Cecere asserts gaps exist in supplier visibility, manufacturing visibility, logistics visibility, and enterprise visibility. Too few companies have a holistic approach to embrace the plan, make, source, and deliver together.” ” Step 2.

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