The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Comparing the pre-pandemic 2018 Production Statistics to the 2021 Production Statistics published by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), although car production has reduced over recent years, China remained the highest car producing country, followed by the United States, Japan and India.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Trends Modeling Supply Chain Software 130

Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

Not even B2B is spared from these changing expectations (which is why we at Freightos launched an online freight marketplace ). While freight industry executives likely sighed with relief when an update of Amazon’s logistics.amazon.com page on June 28th turned out to be nothing more than a franchise model for courier delivery services.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 157

Logistics Network Optimization Software Data Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software 157

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Meanwhile, carrier investments into the ELD mandate will provide a safety net for increasing profit margins throughout 2017 and 2018.

Capacity 120

Capacity Purchasing Skills Material Savings Price Reduction 120

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2023

In 2018, Supply Chain Matters highlighted how Tesla learned some painful lessons , including Founder and CEO Elon Musk being compelled to camp out on the then Model 3 start-up manufacturing floor to iron out the numerous component and production process challenges that were occurring at the same time, almost on an hourly basis.

Automotive 52

Automotive Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 52

Kinaxis

APRIL 15, 2016

When looking at the amount of freight moved just in America alone, there was 9.2 Although not ready for complete autonomous driving yet, we can certainly see in the very near future (2018?) billion tons (primary shipment only) moved by truck representing 67% of the total tonnage moved in 2011.

San Diego 100

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In 2018, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) road transport accounted for three-quarters of transport emissions. We also indicate what each action may mean for the sector. The first Z – Zero emission road transport: Global MOU for ZE-MHDVs . Most of this, 45.1 came from trucks carrying cargo.

Supply Chain Design Software 240

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 240

NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The EU economies will also be hit, especially Germany and Eastern Europe as we go into winter in 2022. Clearly, the benign environment of 2018 is gone, and geopolitics are playing a central role in the global economy. The good news is that ocean freight rates will start trending down somewhat. percentage points, shrinking to 2.7%

Conference 52

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

In June 2018 the company announced that it will invest $130 million to buy 730 compressed natural gas vehicles and build five more domestic CNG fueling stations as the industry shifts from petroleum-burning vehicles to those that use less-polluting alternative fuels. Alternative energy has long been a goal at UPS. Last-Mile Delivery.

Sourcing Strategies 88

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Material Savings 88

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

And here’s to hoping that 2018 results in even more significant advancements in the state of warehousing and transportation technology. Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more.

Supply Chain Design Software 101

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2018

Cass Truckload Linehaul Index (July 2018). The post This Week in Logistics News (August 13-17, 2018) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Shuttered Sam’s Club in Matteson to find new life as e-commerce fulfillment center (Chicago Tribune). Blockchain in Global Trade: Maersk, IBM, and CBP.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 101

Intelligent Audit

JULY 9, 2019

One proof of this is the announcement this week by DHL Freight of an average 4% peak season surcharge in Europe , due in large part to increased demand, low capacity, and a shortage of drivers. Economics Drive Freight Costs. We therefore expect capacity challenges similar in 2018.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

Descartes Systems Group Revenue 2006-2018 (Source: macrotrends). Velocity Mail (June 2018) : “an electronic transportation network that provides global air carriers with mail and parcel shipment scanning and tracking solutions.”. Real-time freight visibility is quickly becoming a “must have” capability for transportation managers.

Supply Chain Design Software 20

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Amazon China registers as a “Freight Forwarder” An internal company memo leaks that fully describes the company’s plans to become a carrier. Considers purchasing an airport in Germany. Amazon purchases French 3PL Colis Prive. Amazon begins testing “Seller Flex” 2-day shipping.

Purchasing Skills 53

Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics Germany Packaging 53

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 9, 2020

percent of the country’s total bilateral trade, in the fiscal year 2017-2018 (the latest stats available). Germany, $5.471 billion – partner share 5.01 Germany, $18.2 Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that China is Australia’s largest trading partner by far, with two-way trade amounting to $194.6

Australia 75

Australia South Korea United Kingdom Japan 75

E2open

OCTOBER 22, 2018

MONDAY 22 OCTOBER 2018. AUSTIN, Texas, October 22, 2018 – E2open, the one place in the cloud to run your supply chain, today announced the acquisition of INTTRA, the leading ocean shipping network, software and information provider. The transaction is expected to close by year end 2018 after receipt of regulatory approval.

Supply Chain Network Software 87

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

As a disclaimer, WebCargo , a Freightos Group company, does offers digital services to global forwarders and carriers, including online sales portals, digital eBooking, multimodal rate management and the Freightos.com freight marketplace. . The Freight Game of Thrones. The Maersk Shift: Where it started.

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QAD

JUNE 11, 2019

The UK and the EU concluded negotiations and drew up a withdrawal agreement in November 2018. Let’s take the example of goods being shipped from Germany to the UK. For example, a company bringing goods into Germany from the UK would need to make an import declaration to German customs authorities. Import Declarations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills United Kingdom Supply Chain Software 111

6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

trillion on logistics and transportation services in the United States in 2018, an increase of 11.4% Overall, logistics spending in 2018 reached 8% of U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2018, the highest level in a decade. Thorsten Gerber Thorsten Gerber is the CEO of Gerber Holding GmbH with headquarters in Germany.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

This compilation is based on the most currently available company revenue data (between 2018 and 2020) without factoring in any other metric. A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43 Kuehne + Nagel Inc.

Warehousing 111

Warehousing 3PL Company Third Party Logistics 111

QAD

AUGUST 11, 2020

Italy is the second largest manufacturing country in Europe, behind Germany. In fact, more than 63 million tourists visited Italy in 2018 to see its unparalleled ancient monuments, numerous World Heritage Sites and to experience its rich culture. . Annual freight traffic was 945,433,732 mt-km in 2015. Manufacturing in Italy.

Italy 98

Italy San Marino Vatican City Switzerland 98

QAD

JULY 2, 2019

as of 2018. China moved 19.806 billion ton-km of freight by air in 2015. By the end of 2018, China had more than 29,000 km of high-speed rail, which still serves as the longest high-speed railway network in the world. In 2018, China exported $2.48 Germany and Australia. Industry employs about 28.7%

China 102

China South Korea Supply Chain Network Software Japan 102

QAD

MARCH 21, 2019

percent annually as of 2017, but that increased to about 4 percent in 2018. trillion from 2005 to 2018 but reached an all-time high of about $2.13 trillion in 2018. Annual freight traffic equaled about 37.22 Primary import partners were China, Mexico, Canada, Japan and Germany. Manufacturing averaged about $1.98

United States 108

United States Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Hawaii 108

Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This is due in part to the chokepoints they cause in the flow of global freight as well as the fact that they give people access to resources and commercial activity more effectively. It makes it possible for Germany, Poland, the Baltic States, and Russia to participate in international maritime shipping.

Panama 52

Panama Egypt Asia 52

QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

This robust infrastructure makes it easy to move freight in or out of the country quickly and easily. The annual freight traffic on registered carriers was 11.297 billion mt-km in 2015. Import trading partners were China, Japan, the US, Germany and Saudi Arabia. In 2018, the South Korean government amended some of its tax rules.

South Korea 96

South Korea North Korea Saudi Arabia Japan 96