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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. The definition of agility and resilience will continue to evolve. Natural disasters. Geopolitical events. Tariffs and trade regulations. The rise of ecommerce. The growing influence of social media.

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Logistics In War in 2020 – resilience and the future of logistics

Logistics in War

There are no definitive sources of information confirming what works in every instance, so we must approach the topic with a broad frame of mind, seek information from one another, and explore ideas from various sources. Logistics in War will continue to publish articles in 2020 – its fourth year.

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What to expect for Incoterms 2020

Now, That's Logistics

Come January 1st, 2020, industries dealing with the international transportation such as the ocean freight industry will bid farewell to the current version of Incoterms, and ring in the new. Incoterms 2020 will see significant changes that will affect importers and exporters across the globe. Main changes in Incoterms 2020.

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US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum

Blue Grace Logistics

The report noted that a sharper focus on immigration enforcement has created a backlog like that experienced by seaports from 2020 through 2022. But there’s definitely been an increase. .” – Jose Fernandez , Vice President and Mexico Country Manager at BlueGrace Logistics. “I But there’s definitely been an increase.

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Is there a connection between Incoterms® and the shipping line.??

Shipping and Freight Resource

Welcome to the last article of “annus horribilis” = 2020. Let’s analyse the questions starting with the definition of Incoterms®. First published in 1936, Incoterms® rules provide internationally accepted definitions and rules of interpretation for most common commercial terms.

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Analytics in Supply Chain Management Becomes Central As Coronavirus Escalates

IoT World Today

Manufacturing companies that have relied on China for production materials are feeling the blowback of this dependence; some retailers source more than half their inventory from China, according to 2020 Statista data. Seifert and Richard Markoff in the article “ Demand for AI in Demand Planning.”.

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What does Corporate Social Responsibility Really Mean?

Logistics Bureau

Article summary. I like to quote the following definition of CSR , offered by Chatham House associate fellow, Paul Hohnen. Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on October 06, 2020, under the title “What does Corporate Social Responsibility Really Mean?” ” on Rob O’Byrne’s website.