Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2022

It can take miles out of the transportation journey, air from a carton or box, or reduce trips to a specific neighborhood or house. As a result, Mars has been able to procure renewable electricity to cover the entire business in those specific countries. For supply chains, sustainability is symbiotic with profitability.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. The United States’ and Europe’s production of global semiconductors decreased from approximately 80% in 1990 to 20% in 2020. As of 2020, only 12% of semiconductor chips were made in the United States. ( of small businesses in the United States.

Material Savings 207

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

This is especially true when outsourcing transportation management, as transportation can include a large part of your overall supply chain and business costs. Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years.

Transportation Management 120

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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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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

One of the often missing links, however, in supply chain visibility, is transportation management. We call this the transportation supply chain. What is the Transportation Supply Chain? This requires a new broad look at the business of transportation supply chain, including supply chain management, logistics, & procurement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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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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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Outside of the Paris Agreement, the European Union (EU) has a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport by around 60 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. It currently has no limits on truck emissions, unlike other countries such as the United States, China, Japan and Canada, which already have truck fuel efficiency standards.

Cost Reduction Strategies 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Global supply chains are built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of transportation resources, and low variability. The tariffs under the act, excluding duty-free imports, were the second highest in United States history, exceeded by only the Tariff of 1828. Compliance, sanctions, and tariffs loom.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Spiraling transportation costs, tariff shifts and increased expectations for customer service sparks new interest in supply chain planning. Outsourcing–procurement, manufacturing and transportation– decreased visibility and increased data latency. Today market turbulence abounds. Reference Figure 1. Inventory levels?

Supply Chain Planning Software 208

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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.,

Optimal Sourcing 54

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Supply chain processes include procurement from source to pay, together with inbound logistics, production, quality control, outbound logistics and post-sales service. This recognizes the interconnected nature of procurement, production, logistics, and distribution. A supply chain is thus a complex sequence of operations.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

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. Transportation. Operations.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Decision support includes all forms of planning: demand, supply, revenue, manufacturing and transportation planning. This transfer of ownership reduced the effectiveness of procurement. If you are in the United States have a great Thanksgiving. There is a lot of noise in this market. The result?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2022

Looming transportation shortages in the United States with the adoption of AB5 and the redefinition of the owner-operator are risks. For example, a “buy plan” for procurement. Will it be a double-dip recession in the future? Green stagnation? Material shortages continue. Food instability looms in Africa. The answer?

Supply and Demand 222

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 1, 2018

In the United States, the median wages for a Logistics Manager is around $90,000 annually. Delivering Customer Value through Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Many people don't know that procurement is a part of integrated logistics. However, there is so much more about modern transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Procurement is critical to being able to stay in stock with the most important products. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) to strengthen international supply chains and improve United States border security. During COVID, many companies were struggling to get supply.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

In today’s highly competitive marketplace, understanding how your company’s procurement strategy and results compare with industry peers is critical. In addition to the tempestuous race for the White House and how its outcome will affect the state of the United States economy, there are also new governmental regulations mandated for 2017.

Benchmarking 100

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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.

Supply Chain Software 130

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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.

Optimal Sourcing 48

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

The financial and economic outlook of each mode of transportation. 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. What is a Logistics Framework?

Material Savings 120

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Transportation and logistics services provider FedEx announced this week that it has decided to spin off its FedEx Freight business unit. This move follows indications by FedEx management in June in assessing the strategic role of this business unit as a means to unlock added shareholder value.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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QAD

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Smaller manufacturers are popping up all over the United States, as well as in other countries, to process and produce locally grown food products. Some examples include sugar from Michigan grown sugar beets, cereals from midwest grain producing states, and potato products from Idaho grown potatoes.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Background In early October, The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance agreed to a tentative deal on wages , temporarily ending a port strike that impacted 14 different U.S. East and West Coast ports. East Coast labor disruption, which as noted actually occurred. If the U.S.

Negotiating Skills 52

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2018

Mountainous regions can be problematic with rocky soil and difficult transportation conditions. The United States offers a variety of climates and geography, both of which impact land costs, construction, operations, cost of living, and the quality of life for the workforce. How far will your vendors need to transport materials?

Manufacturing Procurement 150

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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. Big Data and Analytics for Oil and Gas Transportation. million bbl/d in 2015.” .

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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.

Supply Chain Disruption 59

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 17, 2015

A perfect example of where this phrase applies is the Oil and Gas industry, especially here in the United States where we’ve seen significant change and volatility over the past 5+ years. One area where significant waste exists is transportation management. As the table below shows, back in 2008, the U.S. Network Connectivity.

Waste Reduction 100

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Manhattan Transportation Management Enhancements Enable the Acquisition and Supervision of Additional Shipment Capacity. a world-class provider of freight forwarding, customs brokerage and surface transportation in Canada.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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QAD

AUGUST 22, 2023

This is a scenario that supply chain, import and procurement professionals are encountering today – and keeping many up at night. As of the end of May 2023, CBP has denied over 600 shipments entry to the United States. Document Your Procurement Policies You will need to document your procurement procedures.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 23, 2013

Two out of three respondents stated that their company’s logistics capability is negatively influenced by poor transportation infrastructure, which is a problem particularly in emerging markets. In the United States and Europe, talent shortages are also a function of demographics.

Cost Reduction Strategies 150

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2021

Latin American countries have particular challenges related to truck transport. Identifying key strengths in procurement and management in high-impact countries will support a fast improvement that may boost economic growth in the region. Truck transportation comprises 75% of all freight in Latin America.

Comparison 52

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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.

Israel 128

Israel Russia Supply Chain Software Taiwan 128

Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 1, 2018

In the United States, the median wage for a Logistics Manager is around $70,000 annually. The Supply Chain Revolution: Innovative Sourcing and Logistics for a Fiercely Competitive World Pros: This book will show you how to plan and execute procurement and sourcing strategy like the world's leading companies. Our Rating: 4.9

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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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. Transportation is measured just as a cost rather than what it does for the rest of the organization. Other areas to consider measuring as it relates to transportation: Managing inventory. Read More. .

Procurement Analytics 120

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

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. This leads to a surplus of containers at specific points in the United States. As the U.S. dollar rises against foreign currencies, U.S.

Panama 100

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. Marten Transport Ltd. Shippers are under enormous pressure to cut transportation costs and seem not to be satisfied with the massive fuel surcharge reductions racked up over the past year and a half.”. Analysts at Stifel Inc. Hub Group Inc.,

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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MIT Supply Chain

JULY 24, 2014

By tailoring transportation methods and distribution center processes to match the delivery speed required of each product, companies can reduce the cost of transportation, prevent excess inventory, and eliminate lost sales. This type of operation usually involves suppliers and stores in multiple countries.

Cost Reduction Strategies 81

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