The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

All-in-one platform: MVMNT provides a comprehensive Transportation Management System (TMS) that allows users to manage the entire shipment lifecycle, from procurement to completion, on a single platform. Technology with a human touch: MVMNT emphasizes that their technology is designed to assist brokers, not replace them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

China, for example, only produces 14% of their total units, only 3% of those units end up being exported to the United States and 2% to EMEA. The supply plan will include the procurement plan for their raw material supplies (Tier 2) needed for their finished goods suppliers (Tier 1).

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ivalua

APRIL 22, 2021

While companies have capitalized on globalization over the last few decades, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed a number of weaknesses within supply chain and procurement industries. Overall, while relocating may be an investment at first, many procurement leaders agree that the benefits of having a supply chain closer to home are worth it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

of in-stock products ship the same business day from our DCs; that is best of breed for any industry.” The goods flow through 2 import centers, 14 strategically located distribution centers in North America, 66 final mile shipping hubs, and nearly 1,700 branch locations. Products can be shipped to a work site or a place of business.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

George’s stated goal was an “end-to-end supply chain strategy,” but the verbage rambled in a non-sensical cycle of monosyllabic industry slang when asked to define it. In short, his vision of an end-to-end supply chain was transactional: better processing of order-to-cash and procure-to-pay.

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Jaggaer

AUGUST 18, 2020

From early on in the Covid-19 pandemic , and for pretty obvious reasons , procurement in healthcare and pharmaceuticals has been in the spotlight like never before. A nd a pproximately 70% of APIs from China are shipped to India to produce generics, of which around 40% are then shipped to the United States.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 30, 2022

Many businesses use some form of Total Cost of Ownership model to support their Procurement and sourcing decisions. The concept of using Total Cost of Ownership models to inform Procurement sourcing decisions is to take all of these different factors in to account, beyond just price. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Global Shipping Effects of the Hanjin Bankruptcy. Hanjin Shipping, a South Korean company and the seventh largest container shipper in the world, filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, which has prompted significant questions and confusion around the world as to how this will affect global shipping.

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Resilinc

MARCH 12, 2024

In 2023—if it wasn’t already—geopolitics became top of mind for every procurement professional. As a supply chain manager, it is impossible (and unwise) to ignore the state of global politics, as it directly impacts nearly every level of the supply chain, from increased shipping rates to access to critical materials and minerals.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

Today, MSU is one of the largest universities in the United States and has approximately 634,300 living alumni worldwide. The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service.

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Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 17, 2025

Background The UFLPA mandates that goods produced wholly or partially with forced labor in the XUAR or by entities linked to forced labor are prohibited from entry into the United States. Shipping Overview Exiger identified 13.1 Thirty-six percent of the shipments were shipped by entitles based in Vietnam.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

In the case of oil, for example, the rise of shale oil production, especially in the United States, has significantly increased supply, which has put downward pressure on prices and has stirred up the debate again about “peak oil” predictions. Shipping and delivery capabilities become even bigger competitive weapons.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

Northwest aircraft assembly facilities was described by CNN as the costliest strike in the United States in more than 25 years. The labor strike involving production workers at Boeings production facilities across U.S. economy and for industry supply chains. All rights reserved.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Okay, turning the corner, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon offers free shipping on all orders for the holidays (CNN). Shipping Rates to Increase for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight Services. Free Shipping as a Competitive Weapon (and Loss Leader).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

For a closer look at how China’s regulations impact PPE shipping, check out our recent PPE exporting video featuring our director of product development, Vincent Wong. The next key subject to address is importing PPE into the United States and/or Canada. Importing PPE into the United States. In conclusion.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

Which countries are ranked as the best logistics performers (we have a long way to go United States). It is also defined as the procurement, maintenance, distribution, and replacement of personnel and material. This infographic comes to us from freightXtension who are experts in cross-border shipping.

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TMC

AUGUST 23, 2017

As companies expand globally through mergers or organic growth, many are faced with the decision of whether or not to combine logistics teams and apply a universal truckload procurement strategy across multiple regions. To obtain the most effective results, best practice requires adaptations to truckload procurement strategies.

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Exiger Perspectives

JUNE 2, 2023

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) took effect in the United States on June 21, 2022 to prohibit importation of goods into the United States that were produced by forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China. What is the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act?

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Proxima

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

According to recent Procurement Leaders research , 40% of category managers are anticipating risk associated with tariffs. would result in charging $30 per pound of widgets shipped whether widget sold for $100 or $200 per pound. The United States imposes new tariffs of 15% on $300 billion worth of Chinese imports.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The rest of this article provides general information on shipping CBD products. THC and is legal in the United States.* With that being said, a plethora of laws have been put in place that you need to be aware of, both federally and at the state level. CBD laws by state CBD laws vary by state in the United States.

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Freightos

MAY 31, 2022

World trade is built on a foundation of global shipping. In the two years prior to starting Freightos, I witnessed, as CEO of a company called Lightech, how international shipping is offline, opaque and inefficient, adding cost and uncertainty to cross-border trade. But it doesn’t always work. Enter Freightos. I’ve been there myself.

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TMC

AUGUST 23, 2017

As companies expand globally through mergers or organic growth, many are faced with the decision whether to combine logistics teams and apply a universal truckload procurement strategy across multiple regions. To obtain the most effective results, best practice requires adaptations to truckload procurement strategies. In the U.S.,

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QAD

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In the United States for example, many companies have been considering – and some already taken – strategies like near-shoring and reshoring. Not only do they expect items in a timely fashion (like 1-2 or even same-day shipping thanks to the Amazon Effect), but customers also demand visibility.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 20, 2024

This business unit is currently recognized as the largest LTL trucking carrier in the United States. The freight unit was established in 2001, when FedEx Corporation acquired and merged the assets of American Freightways , Viking Freight and Watkins Motor Lines.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 26, 2022

.” Three specific areas where RPA can improve processes are: • Procurement. There are at least four reasons why RPA is a compelling option to automate procurement processes: (1) RPA is quicker and cheaper to implement than many ERP projects (and requires less IT support). (2) 2) RPA provides an ROI of 30-200% in its first year.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

For example, the China-owned COSCO and China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) have confirmed their merger. Some carriers are already reviewing their rail contracts to possibly price routing via the United States East Coast (USEC) to the battleground region on which U.S. As the U.S. dollar rises against foreign currencies, U.S.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Professor of Supply Chain Procurement at Rutgers University), the article discusses some key traits held by the best supply chain managers. In the Fleetowner article, author Sean Kilcarr discusses a textbook example of a massive supply chain crisis: Hurricane Sandy, which devastated large parts of the United States back in October 2012.

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AFFLINK

MARCH 6, 2017

In the foodservice industry, there are few better examples of great procurement management than McDonald's. Excellent procurement is part of the reason that McDonald's has been able to grow from a small family barbecue restaurant into a global conglomerate with more than 35,000 restaurants in over 110 different countries.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. COVID-19 Impact on Shipping. COVID-19 Impact on Procurement. A Case in Point: Apple.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Here are some additional details from the article: Pratt had contracted with United Parcel Service Inc. to take in parts from Pratt’s suppliers, package them into kits holding about 8,000 parts, and ship them to Pratt factories for assembly by company’s machinists.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Inventory measurement is critical and it is money after all in that it took a capital expense to procure. It was originally developed by the United States Defense Department at an unknown cost. The goal is to keep inventory levels at a minimum to meet customer needs. A pull system is better than a push system. Read More. .

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

A distributor or manufacturer’s strength is in making product—its focus is procurement and streamlining production, but without the capability to fulfill orders, it is doomed. Mexico, in particular, is becoming a preferred locale for manufacturing services, due to its close proximity to the United States.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Does your supply chain depend on container freight shipping? However, even with a consulting team on your side, it’s crucial to ensure your managers responsible for procuring shipping services understand the current container freight landscape and issues at hand. Sky-high shipping fees. Reduced shipment visibility.

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MIT Supply Chain

JULY 24, 2014

Researchers at MIT CTL have developed a model that uses purchase order (PO) information to help retailers determine when many different types of products need to be shipped to meet sales deadlines. In order to make the project more manageable, the research focused on items purchased in China for sale in the United States.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

This requires a new broad look at the business of transportation supply chain, including supply chain management, logistics, & procurement. Freight transportation costs in the United States amount to about 6% of the GDP, which means that a large portion of a company’s supply chain costs come from transportation.

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Resilinc

MAY 4, 2021

political leaders and geopolitical analysts advocate procuring more goods from other democratic countries. Here’s how and why it works: Mexico and Canada already rank as the United States’ second- and third-largest trading partners: Mexico provided 13.9% and Canada 11.6% of our imported goods in 2020. corporations.

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Unleashed

MARCH 7, 2021

the United States) it may have more than one location – for example an east coast and west coast base. This HQ will feature procurement, distribution and other logistics officers who handle the work of the entire network. Potential for lower shipping costs upstream. Potential for higher shipping costs downstream.

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