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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Subnational governments like Québec in Canada and Telengana in India as well as manufacturers and fleets like DHL, Heineken and Scania are endorsing the MOU and declared that they will align with the decarbonization effort. Also, tools have been developed to enable horizontal partnerships to reduce empty truck miles.

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The Pros and Cons: International and Domestic Sourcing

Unleashed

When considering where to purchase from, the prevailing idea seems to be that domestic sourcing allows for better control and shorter lead time, but international sourcing is more cost-effective. Low-cost country sourcing is a procurement strategy that falls under a broad category of procurement efforts called global sourcing.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 30 – November 3, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Shippo raises $20 million to be the Stripe for shipping (Venture Beat). Ryder Announces Breakthrough Solution to Help Commercial Rental Customers Comply with New Electronic Logging Device Regulations. Retail super giant Amazon in talks to partner with Australia Post for local launch (Daily Mail).

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Amazon CEO’s Latest Letter to Shareholders Outlines Unfolding Strategy

Supply Chain Matters

placement and logistics software, processes, physical operations) to create eight interconnected regions in smaller geographic areas. Each of these regions has a broad, relevant selection to operate in a largely self-sufficient way, while still being able to ship nationally when necessary. We made significant internal changes (e.g.,

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Free Shipping For Customers: When “Crazy” Makes Sense

The Logistics of Logistics

Free Shipping For Customers: When “Crazy” Makes Sense. It’s because of one simple tweak to their fulfilment strategy: offering free express shipping through December 31st. It’s because of one simple tweak to their fulfilment strategy: offering free express shipping through December 31st. Here’s why…. The answer is in margins.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

We have software updates planned to improve our fog and parking performance to address such situations in the future.” In a blog post, Yum noted it is transitioning away from plastics and developing new packaging solutions as part of that policy. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Start selling on Amazon from India to the world in 2021

Vinculum

The business happens through 15 Amazon International Marketplaces in the Europe (Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands & UK), Americas (US, Canada, Mexico & Brazil), Asia-Pacific (Japan, Singapore & Australia) & Middle East (UAE, Turkey). These are renowned eCommerce Marketplaces. How to start selling internationally?

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