Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

The kick-off to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan is just two weeks away, after being postponed last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the event. Rob Spilman Jr.,

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2017

But before I bring out the lawn mower and tool box, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Mondelez Says Cyberattack Cost it Business (WSJ – sub. Amazon Japan challenged by glitches in delivery services (Nikkei Asian Review). Truckload Turnover Rate Rises Slightly in First Quarter.

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QAD

JULY 7, 2022

Consumers are increasingly expressing interest in ethical sourcing and environmental impacts related to the products they purchase. found that consumers would stop purchasing brands with ethics issues. A 2020 KPMG analysis found that: 96% of the world’s biggest 250 companies produce an annual sustainability report.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Procurement sourcing and tail spend solutions provider Fairmarkit announced the completion of a $35.6 This provider describes itself as an AI- enabled procurement Cloud platform built for the sourcing of lower-dollar, non-strategic purchases, commonly referred to as “ tail spend.” Fairmarkit Announces $35.6

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Logility

APRIL 9, 2020

ERP systems do a great job managing transactional data but do not have the capabilities to provide an early warning to a disruption or analyze the situation through advanced analytics like simulations and what-if scenarios. Change purchasing and manufacturing plans days or weeks sooner. Just look back over the last couple of years.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2024

They oversee multiple 3PLs, carriers, and other service providers, offering a comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain solution. 5 S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) A workplace organization method originating from Japan. It makes complex supply chain management tools more accessible and user-friendly.

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Logility

MARCH 30, 2020

A major fire in China has a different impact than a major earthquake and tsunami in Japan, a volcanic eruption in northern Europe or a category 5 hurricane in the southern United States. With a demand-side disruption like a recession or a pandemic, customers will drastically change their purchases and adjust their inventory positions.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

According to their 2017 annual report, over a quarter of Amazon’s third-party sales (which represent half of Amazon’s sales) are cross-border. Amazon’s trucking fleet is expanding rapidly; it launched in 2005 with the purchase of thousands of trailers used to shift goods between fulfillment centers.

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ThroughPut

MAY 23, 2024

Price Fluctuations Promotional pricing and other discount strategies can lead to forward buying, where retailers and distributors purchase larger quantities than needed to take advantage of lower prices. This inconsistency can cause significant issues in inventory holding costs and warehouse space management.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

As online shopping increased due to COVID-19, 45% of shoppers began focusing on sustainability when making purchasing decisions, and that is likely to continue and expand. This led, in 2019, to the company’s worst-performing quarter since 2016 and a loss of market share in both China and Japan. .

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Unleashed

JANUARY 31, 2023

This approach to supply chain management is a child of Lean Thinking – a business methodology that originated in Japan in the late 1980s. Key disadvantages of lean logistics include: Requires powerful inventory software. This can only be achieved through data-driven inventory reporting. Switching strategies can be disruptive.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 1, 2022

In 2020, 57% of American households purchased plant-based foods.” ”[5] Lifestyle journalist Ellie Swain ( @lifesawindow ), reports, “The CBD market is booming thanks to the growing demand for healthier foods, along with CBD’s claimed benefits for wellness and mental health. Mintel reports that 71% of U.S.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

It’s likely that in the coming months and years, many supply chain leaders will look to automation solutions that help to minimize physical contact and the number of touches required to move products through the supply chain. “Business leaders should also look at how new tools and technologies can provide greater intelligence.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Soto ( @terrysoto ), founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of About Marketing Solutions, Inc., She stated, “The growing populations of Hispanics, Asian Americans and African Americans are not only demonstrating their considerable purchasing potential; they are also changing the way that America eats.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 13, 2020

Numerous reports confirm the coronavirus pandemic has motivated business leaders to consider new ways to leverage technology and automation to lessen their company’s exposure to human-related crises. Bloomberg reporters insist, “Battered and bruised, supply chains [are shifting] to recover-and-survive mode.”[6]

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Elementum

APRIL 25, 2016

As more people turn to the Internet to purchase products, industries are feeling the pressure to improve efficiency while ensuring customer satisfaction. In a recent investment research report, analysts noted that e-commerce sales will climb to over US $1 trillion by 2020 if the overall retail sector experiences even modest growth.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

MercuryGate extends invoicing and document management solution with HubTran integration. SAP Launches Enhanced Supply Chain Execution Software for Faster Logistics Planning. HighJump Partners with Advantage2Retail to Bring Best-of-Breed Warehousing Software to Retailers. SMC³ Unveils New Version of BatchMark XL Analysis Tool.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Bloomberg reports a new analysis by University College London researchers concludes, “If the U.S. ” Christopher Martin ( @cleantechchris ) and Millicent Dent report all types of companies are profiting from pursuing sustainability. Kadir van Lohuizen ( @mediakadir ) reports, “The world generates at least 3.5

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Unleashed

APRIL 20, 2020

To measure this, we turn to the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI). While some producers are busier, a majority of industries are reporting a rapid fall in demand and production. Japan manufacturing PMI fell to 44.8 Introduce digital procurement technology. Recession indicators: Factory slow-down. in February. in February.

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Unleashed

APRIL 15, 2020

To help you understand the importance of tracking this metric we’ll illustrate several ways the value of your stock can change. Inventory revaluation is the adjustment of the costs of inventory to reflect changes in the recorded cost. A key metric in inventory revaluation is Net Realisable Value. Host giveaways.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2019

More devastation from different natural disasters seems to have been reported in the last year than we’re typically used to seeing. For example, the catastrophic Tohoku earthquake and tsunami a few years ago resulted in a massive US$210 billion in costs for Japan. Graham Parker. . You’re proactive, not reactive.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2023

The bank will reportedly purchase $119 billion in deposits and upwards of $72 billion in existing SVB loans. The technology leverages AI/ML capabilities to create dynamic planning models allowing customers to optimize inventory, logistics, production and service part operations. This move, estimated to represent upwards of 2.5

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Nissan to trial robo-taxis in Japan (BBC News). As reported by the Wall Street Journal : United Parcel Service Inc. The company said on Wednesday “that soaring online purchases have caused delays in its distribution network,” according to Reuters. Anheuser-Busch Orders 40 Tesla Semi Trucks (WSJ – sub.

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o9 Solutions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

If the cold hard truth of the disadvantages didn’t convince some readers that now is the time to migrate to a new platform, maybe those “glass half full” readers will be motivated by imagining the art of the possible and the power, flexibility, transparency, and resiliency a cloud-native solution delivers. Cost Savings.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 20, 2014

In 2013, the German E-Commerce and Direct Selling Trade Association (BEVH) reports a growth of 22 percent, with a turnover of €48.4 But BEVH reports that only a meagre 1.6 But BEVH reports that only a meagre 1.6 The reluctance to purchase groceries online seems to be a German peculiarity. billion on groceries.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Confused on solution capabilities–the differences and commonalities of these solutions– she had no idea where to start to connect them together. Each technology solution operates within well-defined functional silos. Here is the latest report outlining the capabilities. I am updating this report.).

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Unleashed

APRIL 3, 2020

To help you understand the importance of tracking this metric we’ll illustrate several ways the value of your stock can change. Inventory revaluation is the adjustment of the costs of inventory to reflect changes in the recorded cost. A key metric in inventory revaluation is Net Realisable Value. Host giveaways.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Compared to the 1,382 containers on average lost per year between 2008-2019 as reported by The World Shipping Council, that’s a big jump. For example, a recent maritime accident in December 2020 resulted in freight being held in Japan. Consider purchasing maritime insurance. What’s the reason for it?

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EMERGE App

MAY 28, 2019

As every wholesaler, distributor and trader can tell you, holding a physical stock is a major bugbear of their business model. Unlike Software as a Service providers such as EMERGE App, traditional businesses need to purchase and store stock before they can sell them, hopefully, for a profit.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

China, Japan, and South Korea are among the top consumers , driven by their increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and other high-tech applications. This deposit could become one of the world’s largest, with far-reaching implications for the global shift to sustainable energy solutions and electric vehicles.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 3, 2018

Petersen ( @IMSResultsCount ), CEO of Integrated Marketing Solutions, explains, “Working customers are not home when most deliveries occur. He reports one such sprawling conurbation is found in China, which “plans to merge nine huge cities in the Pear River Delta to create a megacity called JingJinJi. ”[2].

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Vinculum

JULY 7, 2020

As people are making buying choices based on new and ever-changing global and local circumstances, the product categories that are being purchased are also changing. These are: Proactive health-minded buying (purchasing preventative health and wellness products). ByteDance (TikTok) is hiring 10K new employees in analytical fashion.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 12, 2022

With Google reporting that omnichannel shoppers have a lifetime value that is 30% higher than those who only shop via one channel, getting your omnichannel strategy right is critical to creating a customer experience that drives profitability. . Buy online and return in-store (BORIS). Researching products in-store then buying online.

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Aera Technology

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

After days of manually pulling data from a diverse set of systems and painstakingly interpreting the information, we finally had a solution: move inventory from Japan to China to mitigate the near-term risk of a stockout. Smith senior director of purchasing is another great story on how to avoid this issue.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

From 2022, we can see a steady rise in enterprise businesses investing in last-mile delivery software. Global Last Mile Delivery Software Market was valued at USD 5.38 – Verified Market Research, Last-mile delivery software market, Jun 2021. This has necessitated them to invest in last-mile delivery software.

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Unleashed

JULY 27, 2023

Labour and technique impact production costs, while accuracy and quality affect customer satisfaction. The solution to high costs and inefficient production is to implement the best manufacturing processes for your requirements. The concept originated in Japan in the 1940s, at a Toyota car manufacturing facility.

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QAD

MAY 27, 2021

A recent survey of our galaxy by astronomers with VERA in Japan has shown that Earth is both moving faster and is closer to the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy than previously thought ( EarthSky , December 2020). How Dark is Your Data? . But don’t worry, our planet is safe! Fixed Assets. Sales and Customer Service.

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