Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

It increases site productivity, reduces the usage of raw materials by up to 50%, but also leads to a more comfortable building. However, their carbon reduction goals for their value chain operations for 2030 will not be changed. However, their carbon reduction goals for their value chain operations for 2030 will not be changed.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

And now, you’ve decided to raise the price of my Prime subscription. Amazon Prime’s Price Increase: The Facts at a Glance. On February 3, 2022, Amazon announced its first price increase since 2018. The price for Amazon Prime increased from $119 to $139 per year for annual subscribers (an increase of approximately 17%).

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Successive governments have determined that applying zero duty on wine is the best strategy to help winemakers keep producing and selling. It may seem like a small detail, but wine has multiple component costs that affect the total price—such as production, land, labor, and oak barrels. Do You Think Fedex Ships Live Pandas?

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Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2023

When it comes to how they are using it, there is also a clear trend, with 75% deploying AI for pricing (like freight rate management ) and another half tapping it for shipping operations, while others are branching into sales or customer support with AI. A significant share (84%) believe AI might trim the workforce. This is difficult.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

It may be off a lower-than-normal base price but for importers and exporters suffering from lower sales, it’s almost certainly troubling news. The decrease in logistics costs led 35% of importers to lower their product prices, possibly contributing to the easing of inflation rates. Most of these are nearly impossible to plan for.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

You’ve seen the Suez Canal memes, you know furniture is taking way longer than usual to get to your door, and you may have even heard about Pelotons shipped by air to reduce delivery times. While the cure for COVID is well on its way, there is no vaccine for what’s afflicting container shipping. Credit: Lufthansa ).

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

e-commerce customers’ love for free shipping. ‘de minimis’ rule, which exempts imports under $800 from customs and makes brokerage fees minimal, they have shipped massive volumes via air cargo. rates soared to about $13/kg due to pandemic-driven demand and reduced capacity. Utilizing the U.S.

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Freightos

JULY 24, 2024

Early Peak Season Shipping and Its Implications The survey revealed that nearly half (46%) of small and medium-sized business (SMB) shippers began increasing their importing activity earlier than usual, starting in May and June instead of the typical July. The survey aimed to explore the impact of these changes on their operations.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Shipping containers are like scotch. . Just take a look at pricing fluctuations for Suntory’s Yamazaki 12 Year Old. But decisions about how many barrels to produce or how many ships to sail have to be made in advance. And if not, why have prices been skyrocketing when demand is not? Is ocean freight pricing broken?

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Freightos

JULY 8, 2024

By reducing the burden of repetitive tasks through AI, skilled workers can concentrate on customer engagement and solving critical issues, thereby enhancing client relationships and retention. Today, shippers have a pretty good indication of the shipping rates based on indices such as FBX. That is a huge win.”, says Vivek.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

7 practical strategies to minimize risk and manage supply chain shortages. The following strategies, based on data, analytics, and collaboration, are helping planners around the globe overcome a disrupted supply chain. Download our ebook for practical guidance: 8 Winning Strategies for Managing Supply Shortages.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Just take a look at pricing fluctuations for Suntory’s Yamazaki 12 Year Old. But decisions about how many barrels to produce or how many ships to sail have to be made in advance. Their “overperformance” quickly prompted accusations of profiteering or price manipulation, and even a couple government inquiries. Enter COVID-19.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Global trade regulations and conflicts, as well as tariff threats as a political tool, could cut off sources and markets and push your business plan into the red. Your transportation consultant can help develop response strategies to ensure your supply chain continues to operate while the problem is addressed.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Large companies with a supply chain risk strategy already in place couldn’t fully cope with the impact of the pandemic. It’s the result of a deliberate strategy that may require tradeoffs compared to other approaches. This strategy requires greater investment and inventory carrying costs but enables continued production.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2024

Matt is Chief Technology Officer at Greenscreens.ai , a freight-tech company on a mission to rock the freight world through accurate predictions, actionable insights and cutting-edge technology. Summary: Greenscreens: Benchmarking for Shipper Success Discover how technology is revolutionizing the shipping industry in this insightful podcast.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

In 2023, Amazon experimented with new logistics strategies and technologies to quickly fulfill and deliver orders, and these changes paid off big. Amazon shipped last-minute Christmas gifts faster in 2023 than in 2022, according to data from analyst firm Momentum Commerce. products on the platform warned it would ship after Christmas.

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Freightos

JULY 8, 2024

By reducing the burden of repetitive tasks through AI, skilled workers can concentrate on customer engagement and solving critical issues, thereby enhancing client relationships and retention. Today, shippers have a pretty good indication of the shipping rates based on indices such as FBX. That is a huge win.”, says Vivek.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

Following their fourth quarter results, top executives talked about their supply chain and omnichannel strategy at a high level. This new infrastructure will allow the retailer to expand ecommerce assortment while reducing both shipping time and cost. But there is tension between price leadership and service.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

As a plethora of challenges continue to haunt the supply chain, getting a handle on the risks to the business is a step in the right direction—one of the keys to developing a successful inventory control strategy. Inventory Control: 7 Strategies to Ensure High Service Levels and Maximum Profit.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Most notable is the extreme volatility in volumes, prices, and disruptions that have occurred. A value below 0 indicates that supply chain capacity is being underutilized, reducing supply chain volatility. Container Shipping There have been recent reports publicizing the rapid decline in container shipping rates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Just two days before Thanksgiving, FreightWaves reported an “all-time-high 93 ships” were waiting there. Consumer expectations for cheap and fast shipping continue to climb, and consumers increasingly want to order across borders , only compounding the problems. Carrier capacity management strategies ease the crunch.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Causal f orecasting resides between mid- and long-range planning (typically the realm of time-series planning methods) and extremely short-term Demand Sensing technology (“What should I ship today?”). . The planner could then immediately model adjustments and commit an improved forecast back to the master demand planning system. .

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Itamar Zur and Joe Lynch discuss reinventing ecommerce shipping. About Veho Veho ’s mission is to power the future of commerce by making shopping, shipping and returns work seamlessly for everyone. Veho is reinventing shipping, and all parts of the post-purchase experience as we know it.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Demand for ocean freight was lower than anticipated, and Hanjin Shipping, another top ten ocean liner, was already teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. Oil prices tanked, cancellations increased and Maersk drilling and supply chain services would run up nearly $2 billion dollars in annual losses.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, reported its best quarter in 117 years, posting a $5.9B Ships continue to hold in the west coast harbors of LA and Long Beach, and the west coast warehouses are full. Much of the inventory on the ships at sea will miss the essential seasonal windows.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 20, 2024

Unfortunately, the pressure to meet demand often leads to reactive strategies that can damage brand reputation and bottom line. Retailers must ensure that product information, pricing, inventory levels, and returns processes are consistent across all platforms.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. Growing tensions between China and trading partners. Unrest in Sudan.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2021

Companies look to 4PLs to manage their freight operations and service providers through supply chain planning, day-to-day execution and strategic recommendations that reduce company freight costs, improve operational processes and give businesses a competitive advantage. Multi-modal Expertise. Supply Chain Solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Or have these concerns been replaced with cost-price inflation and compressed profit margins? But cross-border trade is an important part of the global economy and much of this trade is in physical goods that must be stored, shipped, transported, and eventually consumed. But what about now? I see that as a positive.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Spare parts supply chains, however, come with their own set of complexities, requiring targeted strategies and specialized tools to meet these unique demands effectively. This optimal inventory positioning leads to increased customer satisfaction, reduced downtime for clients, and improved brand reputation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

alternate sourcing strategies), while others are potentially negative (e.g. I often say “speed in the new cheap” but there is a price to pay for that speed, and that price is often paid by the environment without us being aware. From that perspective some changes have been clearly positive (e.g.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 13, 2023

Trying to manage an effective ship-from-store program only exasperates this issue. A significant addition to our Inventory Hub® product, Dynamic Fulfillment leverages advanced optimization logic to determine what to ship, from where, in real-time, to reduce shipping costs, improve margins, and satisfy empowered customers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Richard is Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit , a cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology company, dedicated to revolutionizing how businesses manage their shipping and transportation processes. Transitioning to sales and marketing, he mastered go-to-market strategies for driving growth.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

With the crisis in Ukraine and sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation, fuel and energy prices are now soaring. The delays are attributed to supply chain issues at every stage – from the time of booking transport to gate in at the port as well as ocean transit time of shipping containers. GLOBAL CRISES DRIVE PRICES SKY-HIGH.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Fifty-two percent of respondents are working on individual digital projects but lack an overarching strategy that links all these efforts. According to a Forbes article, BD managed a number of disruptions seamlessly , including a rudder problem with a cargo ship that resulted in 28 BD containers being thrown overboard.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The onus is on ecommerce retailers to control the controllables, and focusing on eliminating uncertainty from the consumer fulfillment process and optimizing the last mile is a smart approach. Are they meeting consumers’ home delivery expectations, whether that’s affordable delivery, specific time windows, or sustainable options?

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