Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2024

An interest group of the Singapore-based Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS), the Shippers Council is a professional association that counts members from organizations with a vested interest in logistics, including end users, technology and service providers, government and academia.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 23, 2023

Sustainability has come onto the agenda of many businesses, with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals becoming major considerations. New industrial processes that reduce emissions can also lower the cost of energy. Investors are tending to avoid companies that lack environmental, social, and governance reporting.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2022

In addition to Covid, both upcoming Port of Los Angeles negotiations and increased government protectionism pose risks on top of ongoing issues. So far, the measures taken by the Chinese government have proven effective and helped keep Covid cases at the lowest levels in the world. There is no other more global industry than shipping.

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20Cube Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2022

The international beneficiaries of the Asian market would definitely gain greatly out of this. Not only are they conducive to the aviation industry, they also significantly impact the economy of many smaller countries through their buying capacities. International Travel Policies. Growing Awareness on Climatic Effects.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

4] The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, too, has brought national industrial mobilisation to the fore in terms of Ukraine responses to Russian aggression, but also in the context of European, US and other logistics support to Ukraine. When Defence made mobilisation an agenda.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The purpose of the suspensions will be for strict state-mandated quarantine measures meant to stifle any further growth of Covid-19 cases in China, where the government continues to pursue a zero-Covid policy. Now, the delays will definitely be longer, creating another headache for shippers using smaller Chinese ports.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Down under, a drive to reshore Australian-made goods has become a definitive part of the Albanese Labor Government’s ‘Buy Australia’ plan. Looking at the pandemic as a catalyst, it has now become clear that industry-focused supply chains often operate in silos. Data-driven decision making to maximize value for manufacturing.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2018

The short answer is because many companies and their trading partners, especially in the heavy building materials(HBM) and construction industry, have not advanced very far on the digital transformation journey. Then why all the fuss today about digital transformation? Source: CIO ).

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In the course of updating our annual research on the supply chain planning market , I talked to executives across the industry. Let’s start with a definition: any device that can perceive its environment and takes actions that maximize its chance of success at some goal is engaged in some form of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

Watching the commercial definitely made me feel nostalgic for the good old days of 80’s cartoon mascots. Governments and companies taking part will pay countries with tropical and subtropical forests for emissions reductions, a move it hopes will help reduce and eventually end deforestation. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2015

The frustrating feeling, that government regulators aren’t listening to you, is a common one within the freight industry. The higher the minimums go, the more difficult it may be for small and medium sized carriers to survive, especially since the industry was already hit hard by last year’s freight broker bond increase.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2023

An increase in the focus on ESG, new intricacies of government regulations and shifting trade agreements further complicates global operations. Mathieu has more than 21 years of industry and supply chain experience with more than 15+ years at Blue Yonder across Product Management, Presales & Consulting.

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PINC

OCTOBER 14, 2019

A perennial top industry issue, the driver shortage ranked as the industry’s top concern for the second consecutive year in 2018, according to ATRI. Consumer and government spending helped propel GDP in the April-to-June period, while a pullback in business investment negatively impacted the measure. economy expanded by 2.1%

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Logistics Manager

MARCH 26, 2020

Divestment of drinks logistics, food services, and retail & technology businesses to XPO Logistics Unchanged high commitment to the Group’s scalable leverage areas in the UK Kuehne + Nagel enters into a definitive agreement to sell a major part of its UK contract logistics portfolio to XPO Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM. The definition of this metric is similar to the way it sounds. Even in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and defense, this metric plays a crucial role. Cost of quality.

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Sabinext

JANUARY 15, 2021

All major industry players in supply chain and logistics are looking to invest in the most promising developments – from digitalization and automation all the way to sustainability and new ways of working. Moreover, the upsurge in e-commerce resulting from the pandemic has created an additional opportunity for our industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions for the construction, mobility, healthcare and other industrial application markets. CDP is a global non-profit organization whose benchmarks on environmental performance by industry are widely recognized. The company has a continuous innovation process.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 25, 2024

The terms, conditions, and prices for shipping products in ocean freight containers are governed by these contracts. ” He then added, “Right now, it’s definitely not the preferred option.” Shippers need to know that there will be enough equipment available to meet their shipping requirements.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

The negotiations will continue until they reach a definitive pact. When the negotiations are over and a definitive agreement is reached, it is still not clear whether U.S. The negotiations cover 29 U.S. West Coast ports and over 22,000 longshore workers. The key issues were identified as wages and port automation in the past.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. Alex Zhong, Director Product Marketing at GEP.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Artificial intelligence is in its infancy but that doesn’t negate its current and, most definitely, future importance in all areas, especially logistics. This is true in logistics more than many industries. Humans helped our industry navigate through these issues. AI sounds scary, but are the machines really taking over?

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2023

According to a Cargill executive profiled in the Times, the turbines can reduce fuel usage by 3 tons per day, which definitely makes an impact on emissions. It uses “wing turbines” that allow it to use the wind to generate some of the electricity it needs to run.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

While logistics had remained the same for decades, the rise of modern civilization has transformed the industry. A WMS is the general term for the software that governs, monitors, and controls all processes within a warehouse. Type of Industry. Understanding Warehouse Management Systems. Scalability. Annual Revenue.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 22, 2019

The Definitive Supply Chain Intelligence Gathering. During the three-day event, which begins on January 28 at the Renaissance Waverly Atlanta , industry stakeholders will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge from logistics technology leaders, supply chain analysts, and transportation experts. Top 5 Activities during Jump Start 2019.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 12, 2022

These sanctions do not apply to other ships originating from or destined for Russian ports; ships carrying cargo to or from Russia are not within scope of the transport sanctions unless they fall within the definition of a Russian ship or specified ship as above. goods originating in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 1, 2023

It comprises 11 areas of collaboration, “ranging from developing data definitions to ensuring equitable access to data for users,” according to Dee Dee Myers, director of California’s economic development organization GO-Biz. The MOU for the alliance establishes the basis for developing a shared data system.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Military terminology changes frequently, and you might note that Defence – in 2023 – doesn’t have an agreed upon definition for what strategic logistics is, nor what logistics at the ‘strategic level’ of war entails. It requires coordination between the executive and legislative branches, state governments and industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

4), convening suppliers, non-government organization partners and others to discuss successes and ongoing challenges with the retailer’s goal to become a fully regenerative company by 2040. Walmart has entered a definitive agreement to purchase micro-fulfillment center (MFC) developer Alert Innovation.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2022

There were definitely some challenges, like the last-minute winter storm that snarled air travel in many parts of the U.S. based silicon chip manufacturing industry, with the goal of removing U.S. and resulted in some shipping delays in key markets across the country. The CHIPS Act established a U.S.-led led and U.S.-based

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Air travel is not only convenient for traveling a long distance in a short span of time, but it is also the one-stop solution in the supply chain industry for the swiftness in operations it offers. With the current business scenario changing at a rapid pace, the freight forwarding industry is shifting its focus towards airfreight.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The strategic order is in flux, Western nation’s previously unimpeded strategic freedom of action is under pressure, acquisition and sustainment processes are constipated, vulnerabilities and gaps within defence industries and national infrastructure are increasingly conspicuous – the list goes on. The views here are his own. [1]

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 30, 2022

Many of those employed in logistics understand that the industry has a certain level of complexity with day to day movement of freight. A third industry colleague explained to me an example they personally had in regards to misconceived ideas of project freight in reference to how fast the freight can move. can all play a factor.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The Mozambique project is expected to kick-off later this month, with funding from the German government, and we are confident that by sharing our knowledge and expertise, we can improve training standards and make the roads safer for everyone.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 11, 2024

Michael Otto, an experienced computer scientist with over twenty years of experience in developing and implementing digital solutions in the logistics industry, will take over the role. The transportation platform Trans.eu has appointed a new head for the DACH region. “On the Trans.eu read more Road Transport Platform Trans.eu

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 16, 2023

I’m really proud to share our first annual CMC sustainability report with our partners, investors and the wider industry,” commented Francesco Ponti, the company’s Chief Executive Officer.” I very much look forward to sharing our progress with partners, investors and the wider industry in future sustainability reports.“

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 4, 2022

“Markus Loening, founder of Loening consultancy and the former Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy, is an experienced professional on the subject,” emphasises Setlog board member Ralf Duester. Those who start now, however, can still meet the basic requirements by the end of this year.

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Logistics Manager

JULY 9, 2019

The international logistics industry of today has its success to thank for a revolution that came about over 60 years ago in the form of containerization which transformed the face of the industry as we know it. The air industry soon followed suit and the ULD was born. Rebuilding.

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