Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2022

Leading up to and during the prior labor talks, port operations were impacted by various slowdowns in the processing of inbound and outbound ships. Both parties accused the other regarding the slowdowns as well as the economic impacts. Fortunately. a later three-year extension of the contract was agreed to in 2019.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In Part Two of this blog series , we provided highlights our third prediction, that supply chain management teams will continue to exercise more direct control of direct materials sourcing, and these efforts will be a prominent element of business strategy for CSCO ’s and CPO ’s this year.

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Locus Robotics

MARCH 9, 2023

Artificial intelligence and machine learning AI and ML offer manufacturers powerful predictive analytics that transform manufacturing supply chain management by improving forecasting accuracy and speed, supporting better decision-making, and reducing operational costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

With the third vaccine authorized, these manufacturers are pressing for more companies to be authorized to ship the vaccine. Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts. One method of last mile deliveries that has seen an uptick in recent years is drop shipping.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

An example of supply chain resilience A basic example of supply chain resilience is building in redundancy through dual sourcing: having an alternative supplier for important parts or ingredients. Their Head of Supply Chain, Daniel Bull-Clearie, initially sourced their raw product entirely from their own coastal farm.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 23, 2016

Exports – Forecasting the “perfect storm” or something else? Daily indicators point to an export forecast that is much less than stormy, but the big picture suggests otherwise. As carriers grapple with capacity adjustments, exporters can benefit from the surplus space available on export ships to Asia and Europe. Outlook on U.S.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

And this global trip isn’t just for sightseeing – leading companies find that a diversified sourcing base and far-flung manufacturing can help cut production costs, increasing the bottom line. However, the biggest pain point for these global supply chains is the one that seems inescapable – transportation costs.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

This bold initiative, which goes into effect on January 1, 2020, will help reduce the environmental impact of the international shipping industry. . These IMO 2020 regulations require the lowest globally applied requirements of sulphur oxide emissions to date. Greenhouse gas emissions forecast to drop by 50%. That’s 8.5

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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 two: Apply risk management principles in advance.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2019

Reoccurring events—like the holiday season—used to provide some level of predictability to ocean shipping trends in the transpacific eastbound (TPEB) trade lane. Normally, we see a rush in ocean shipping just before the Chinese New Year (CNY). This shows importers are shifting their sourcing locations to countries other than China.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s a good diagnostic tool for understanding the reliability and readiness of your supply chain, and it can help you navigate the complexities around forecasting, scheduling, and optimizing your shipments. In addition, consider the ancillary services that happen behind the scenes, such as customs clearance and distribution/delivery sourcing.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Global transportation—like many industries—has faced unparalleled disruptions over the past year. Many of our global shipping customers are up against the clock with Chinese New Year (CNY) approaching, while also navigating potential changes from a new U.S. Demand and disruption in ocean shipping. administration.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 11, 2018

That forecast is impactful to companies currently conducting business in India, but it’s also meaningful to all companies that do international trade —especially those that have the potential to conduct business in India in the future. How is Global Shipping Growing in India? billion population is under the age of 35.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides readers with a further update on the ongoing Red Sea shipping disruption including added context and implications. Background Just before the Christmas holiday, Supply Chain Matters alerted our readers to rather troubling signs for another global-wide shipping disruption.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

Instead of having to deal with an ineffective point-to-point communication system like EDI and the complexity of reconciling multiple data sources with multiple permission models, Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) provides a singular mechanism to securely integrate, harmonize, and synchronize data for all participants.

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