Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

A study by E2open – the 2021 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study: Supply Chain Performance During the Covid-19 Pandemic – provides the answers. These extreme error events “are the supply chain equivalent of the highway washout or bridge closure.” During the pandemic, extreme error events rose to 38%.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

If 2020 and if 2021 proved anything, it’s that the omni-channel selling environment is here to stay. of all e-commerce sales in the US during 2021. But, as we know, supply chain conditions were far from perfect in 2020 and 2021. Another powerful omni-channel market force continues to be the “Amazon effect.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Considering this surge in digital transformation and the changing needs of 2021, here are some insights and tips for embarking on Supply Chain Digital Transformation projects. Maintaining all past and future promotional events in a database. Maintaining outlier events that have influenced demand patterns or supply availability .

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 4, 2021

When it comes to international production and shipping volumes, specific events tend to trigger an upsurge in demand including Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Hanukkah, and Christmas, which all occur in a small time frame and create a peak season for shipping and operations. What is Lunar New Year 2021? When is the Lunar New Year 2021?

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Forto

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Major calendar events are – quite literally – casting their shadows ahead for the supply chain: Golden Week in China, Black Friday and Cyber Monday on November 26 and 29, and of course Christmas holidays and also Chinese New Year are already just a few logistics steps away. But what exactly do these seasonal events entail?

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 19, 2021

Seasonal factors that cause the transportation market to tighten, plus new considerations for 2021. Historically, seasonal events bring demand. In a market where base market tension is higher than average, the market can expect to experience tension at higher than average levels during each event period. annual growth in 2021 2.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations. and Unnu, Kaan. [2]

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In addition, there are many virtual courses offered outside of our monthly classes through our learning management platform. These courses can be taken in your own time and cover an array of topics such as leadership, cybersecurity, and customer service. TECHNOLOGY TRAINING. ANNUAL AGENT CONFERENCE.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As per the stats, empty container outbound movement overtook full container outbound movement as early as 2014, increasing 62% between 2011 and 2021, whereas exports decreased by 49% between 2011 and 2021. Source : Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Source : project44. Learn more at — www.pesti.io.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2022

PFS has worked with OnRunning since July 2021, managing the direct-to-consumer and B2B order fulfilment for its retail channels. Samuel Frei, Head of Operations at OnRunning, commented: “PFS helped to make the Laver Cup event a great success for us.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The years 2020 and 2021 have not been easy for any company engaged in shipping containerised freight internationally. To further compound the issue, some costs are incurred only in the event of problems arising at the ports of loading or discharge and are impossible to foresee when booking a shipment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Mr. Niebur’s and Thiessen’s presentation was taped in November of 2021 and then played online in February. Then of course, our own team needs constant training because our initiative is evolving over time. Autoliv’s Ongoing Journey in Supply Chain Risk Management. Klaus: I agree.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 9, 2021

In January 2021, there was a very important event that escaped the attention of the world. And of course, there are veins of precious metals and minerals. As a result of the global climate crisis, the ice sheets in and around the North Pole are melting, revealing a fortune.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 20, 2021

Published July 16, 2021. These agreements should include measurable expectations while leaving enough room for flexibility and agility on both sides in the event of extreme market disruptions like those seen over the course of the coronavirus pandemic. By Ashley Coker | FreightWaves Associate Editor.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 20, 2021

Published July 16, 2021. These agreements should include measurable expectations while leaving enough room for flexibility and agility on both sides in the event of extreme market disruptions like those seen over the course of the coronavirus pandemic. By Ashley Coker | FreightWaves Associate Editor.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 6, 2022

As the environmental impact of supply chain activities is more widely understood, now is the time for supply chain professionals to prioritise sustainability in their logistics plans in order to be both successful and make a positive global impact, says IMHX 2022 Event Director, Rob Fisher.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2021

On 10th December, 2021, and 7th January, 2022, anyone over the age of 12 who is willing to be vaccinated can benefit from the offer without pre-registration. Taking responsibility is a matter of course for the Hamburg-based intralogistics company.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 16, 2023

In the realm of logistics, there are occasional events that leave an indelible mark on the industry, causing disruptions and chaos on a global scale. One such incident occurred in March 2021 when the world watched in awe as the massive container ship, Ever Given, became wedged in the Suez Canal, leading to a colossal logistics crisis.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Shipping industry stakeholders have faced many of these events, and they have changed the shipping industry irrevocably, for good. One event after another pushed the overall supply chain to its limits. A lot of things have happened over the past two years that have affected shipping freight rates. importers.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 14, 2021

Of course, the criticality of such elements is the same now as it always was. If, like many business leaders, you’re looking for ways to make your supply chain more resilient to major disruptions and black swan events, you might like to consider initiatives based on the following guiding principles. Lessons From a Pandemic.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 27, 2021

Although it might be easy to pin these closures solely on the eCommerce piñata, there are other factors that contribute to a store’s decision to shut down, namely: Events outside of our control , such as the economic effects of a global pandemic The shift from a service to an experience-based economy A shrinking middle class Poor management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2023

The company announced that it is expanding its associate-to-driver program so that any Walmart worker at 439 store locations nationwide can become a truck driver after completing a 12-week course. East Coast, with both spot and long-term contracted prices falling by around 10% since the start of the year, Xeneta said today.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 22, 2022

Ahead of the WOF SUMMIT , which takes place in Vienna on 4 th -5 th May, we caught up with Chief Commercial Officer of the WOF Group Christoph Grasl and asked him about this inaugural event. LB: What is innovative about your event and how does it differ from rivals? An evening from which you will emerge inspired and energised.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Towards the tail end of the ‘60s, three key events happened in quick succession: In 1968, The Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) commissioned the world’s first routers. In 1969, the military developed ARPANET to ensure that critical lines of communication would be maintained in the event of a nuclear attack. The verdict?

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 10, 2021

This, of course, has implications all the way through supply chains. Supply chain software suppliers have told me that in terms of implementations, Covid-19 was mostly a non-event; pivoting to remote implementation consulting was not that difficult. The Ecommerce Boom. The growth in ecommerce has been astounding.

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Forto

MARCH 24, 2021

So what this is likely to „set in motion“ as well is the following course of events: Transit Times: Possible delays in transit times by a few days, due to the blockade and/or possible rerouting of vessels on the route around South Africa. Rate development: Monetary effects might be caused by the reduced capacities.

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ShipLilly

APRIL 7, 2021

The comparative statistics of the 30th of November 2020 against the 31st of January 2021 indicate a dramatic spike in just two months. This includes events that are caused or worsened by the weather conditions. Ultimately, this is about protecting the supply chain from events that are unexpected and largely outside of your control.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

With recent events at Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse rocking international finance systems , the experts at global supply chain risk management solution Resilinc are urging UK businesses to collaborate with suppliers to reduce uncertainty.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 18, 2021

Even with the best-laid plans, mother nature can get in the way, such as the massive storm that struck Texas in February 2021. . When these events occur, carriers may simply refuse to accept freight from their shippers, and that’s especially true when capacity tightens during any peak or quasi-peak, such as the produce season. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 3, 2021

2021 volumes (blue line) remain significantly below 2018 and 2019 levels due to the ongoing semiconductor shortage. Motor vehicle shipments on the Class I railroads are shown for 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018 in blue, yellow, green and orange, respectively. million units +/-) as vehicles are taken out of service. Source: SONAR).

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 17, 2020

428(98) has encouraged its members to ensure cyber risks are addressed in safety management systems and has made cyber risk management onboard ships mandatory as of 1 January 2021. This of course should be in continuous operation and must be constantly evaluated through effective feedback mechanisms. The IMO via its Resolution MSC.428(98)

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Normally, logistics deal with events that bring the product towards the customer. It is far too early to predict returns’ actual rates in 2021, but historical averages suggest this could be a historic year for returns. Of course, customers may opt to complete a return in-person.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2023

in TEUs in 2022, compared with a strong 2021, back to pre-pandemic levels. Chemicals throughput, which had its best year ever in 2021, began to decline in mid-2022 due to increased energy prices that put pressure on the European chemicals sector; volumes ended up by just 1% compared with 2021. in tons and 5.2%

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Stord

JANUARY 11, 2022

For example, the price of 42# linerboard has gone up 35% in the last 12 months, over the course of 4-5 price increases. And one particular issue has been the inability to effectively use and compare against FY20 data (with COVID considered a “ black swan ” event). This is a huge headwind hindering margin improvements for brands.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

With visibility being ubiquitous across the industry, the overall market can learn to handle volatility better, especially in the context of economic recession or a black swan event like the COVID-19 pandemic. This is where digital freight management, specifically third-party logistics providers (3PLs), shine.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Amazon, of course, has been leading the way in e-commerce sales for the better part of the year as quarantine and lock down restrictions forced many shoppers to go online, rather than in-store. 2020 has been different from the norm in just about every single way imaginable, so it should come as no surprise that freight is going off the rails.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 4, 2022

All indicators point to similar truck capacity from 2021 for grower-shippers for this year. Before your product is in transit, verify you have the correct cargo insurance to protect your shipment in the event it spoils or does not arrive at the destination in its ideal condition. The main difference? Get adequate insurance coverage.

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