Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptions that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next. At these times of the year, you should see less risk to your standard ocean shipping strategy.

Scenario Planning 107

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Freight BRIC 107

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

In particular, the focal BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) represent major targets for expansion, but with them come a host of new problem that enterprises have little to no experience in dealing with in terms of logistics capabilities. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

Predictive Analytics 117

Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software 117

CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 11, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptors that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next. At these times of the year, you should see less risk to your standard ocean shipping strategy.

Scenario Planning 34

Scenario Planning Freight Supply Chain Planning BRIC 34

Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

In this case, the context was an annual bid and quote negotiation they had to do with electronic manufacturers who wanted to ship products from the factories in Asia to the US. Ken asked my class a simple question: What are the factors that go into a total cost of ownership model?

Negotiating Skills 60

Negotiating Skills Electronics Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 60

Freightos

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

While China’s domestic transport infrastructure is ranked high on global indices (e.g. Chinese carriers are increasingly using these platforms to consolidate LTL loads, driving more effective shipping. Image Source: Brics-Info.org. It’s not just talk. Forwarders, get ready.

Freight 120

Freight Rail Software Iran Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

GlobalTranz

APRIL 29, 2016

Even more, that 12 million figure doesn’t include the jobs created in the transportation of components and finished goods. Just the shipping by boat contributes five percent of world pollution. Among the BRIC nations, manufacturing executives expressed optimism for only China and India by 2020. Smokestacks are prevalent.

America 120

America Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills BRIC 120

NC State SCRC

AUGUST 25, 2016

Containers arrive at the port of Antwerp, and are transported by truck to a nearby inland terminal (BCTN) which is next door. In turn, these containers sit for about 5 days before being transported to the Nike distribution center next door and stocked inside the DC. A really impressive operation!

Belgium 40

Belgium Distribution Saudi Arabia Global 40