The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Original article: PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance Logistics and supply chain are some of the world’s most complex and regulated industries, which has been further compounded by increasing reliance on data and technology in both fields. What Is Data Governance?

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Industry and the U.S. government alike are responding to the gap between semiconductor supply and demand.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The climate change crisis has become a top priority for nations worldwide affecting everyone and all industries and therefore it is no surprise that governments are working to cut carbon emissions wherever possible. We take a deeper look at some of the ways to decarbonise the shipping industry. Alternative Fuels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Smart warehouses, governed by standards like ISO 9001 for quality management, are also integrating AI systems to optimize inventory management and automate the loading and unloading processes. Leveraging government incentives and grants aimed at promoting Industry 4.0 What Are The Challenges?

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A prominent climate conference has led to new progress on shipping industry climate regulations. Now, it has been announced that over 60 private and public maritime organizations, as well as various governments at the national and regional levels have banded together to make a bold commitment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2022

To do this, those of us in the supply chain industry must step up! Someone to quickly build an online marketplace that includes (a) Ukraine government and key NGO needs on the ground; (b) suppliers that can meet these key needs; and (c) logistics companies that can deliver these supplies. Ben Gordon.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. The manufacturing industry has seen challenges, from changes in the way people work to the rapid growth in demand, with many of these challenges accelerated by the recent covid-19 pandemic.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 18, 2022

While this utopia sounds far-stretched for some, it also illustrates the possibilities presented to manufacturers and distributors by Industry 4.0. The term ‘industry 4.0’ In a nutshell, Industry 4.0 The World Economic Forum goes on to highlight two elements that make industry 4.0 Task Force and even set up Industry 4.0

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. The manufacturing industry has seen challenges, from changes in the way people work to the rapid growth in demand, with many of these challenges accelerated by the recent covid-19 pandemic.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 18, 2022

While this utopia sounds far-stretched for some, it also illustrates the possibilities presented to manufacturers and distributors by Industry 4.0. The term ‘industry 4.0’ In a nutshell, Industry 4.0 The World Economic Forum goes on to highlight two elements that make industry 4.0 Task Force and even set up Industry 4.0

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2023

from AAA to AA+, citing erosion of governance, Federal Reserve tightening and rising government deficits, has raised questions regarding the bizarre timing of the downgrade. But, with the upcoming BRICS meeting on the horizon, it is essential to explore how this downgrade timing might be a warning sign for the status of the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2022

Industry is responding. Regardless, manufacturers actively seek ways to improve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores by reducing their holistic carbon footprint to attract/retain investors, customers, and employees. This repositioning includes rebranding itself as a “carbon management industry.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2021

In fact, people commonly use it as a metaphor in business situations “I didn’t meet the deadline. WMS suppliers were well positioned to support their customers with the adaptations required to meet the abrupt change in fulfillment requirements driven by the Covid-19 pandemic. And this occurred across industries. Final Word.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2024

ESG stands for environmental, social, and governance, and is a framework that evaluates a company’s performance and ethical behavior. It’s a set of practices that organizations use to limit negative impacts or increase positive impacts on the environment, society, and governance bodies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Ryan Collier is a Principal Designer at Convoy focused on understanding the problem space and designing solutions to meet the needs of transportation professionals. Prior to joining Convoy , Ryan designed and led design teams in education, healthcare, and government services.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 8, 2023

The UK Government must ensure policy supports the decarbonisation of London’s logistics sector if the UK is to meet net zero ambitions, according to a new report released today. The industry recognises it is a significant source of GHG emissions and other environmental impacts; it is eager to accelerate its decarbonisation.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In this post, we’ll do a deep dive into less-than-truckload (LTL) industry trends to watch for 2022, and highlight actions that shippers should consider to guide their strategy throughout the year. LTL Industry Macro Trends. Three Factors Shaping the LTL Industry. Use expedited service. Leverage regional LTL networks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2024

This is made most glaringly apparent in the fast fashion industry. As large companies embrace environmental, social, and governance goals, they also need to revamp their reverse supply chains to disassemble returned goods apart, save valuable materials, and reuse them. But other industries’ performance is far worse.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Companies in regulated industries, like pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and electronics, have a swathe of compliance regulations they need to adhere to. An ERP system for compliance and traceability in regulated industries provides all the tracking and reporting capabilities needed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Let’s explore how DPPs are impacting regulatory compliance, preparing for future rules, and encouraging industry collaboration. DPPs allow companies to centralize compliance data, ensuring that it meets requirements across regions. However, those that invest in robust DPPs now will meet these demands without significant disruption.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As discussed over the past eight months on More Than Shipping, support to reach a carbon neutral future for the shipping industry by the year 2050 has grown. Last week in London, Nigeria, Chile, and Vietnam were among countries calling for a net zero, or carbon neutral, goal for the shipping industry by the year 2050. New Developments.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2024

Collaboration between different sector organisations is increasingly important to achieving shared targets for the timber industry, according to John Dye, President of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON). These relationships help us establish and communicate shared positions and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Here are a few key and ancillary benefits that eco-friendly operations can have on a company: Reduced Environmental Impact: The overarching goal of sustainability is to reduce the impact that people, governments and companies have on the environment. Carriers can not only achieve sustainability goals but also meet their OTIF targets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2024

As a result, DPPs are emerging as a straightforward, common sense solution for meeting these needs efficiently. This is especially useful for industries where precise conditions must be monitored, such as food or pharmaceuticals. Consumers are also requiring increased visibility into how products are produced, transported and retired.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2022

Targets are considered ‘science-based’ if they are in line with what the latest climate science deems necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement – limiting global warming to well-below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

The chemical industry faces challenges such as volatile raw material prices, shortages , supply chain disruption, and more. The chemicals industry is one of the most important sectors, with 96 percent of all manufactured goods depending on them. Here are some of the biggest challenges affecting the chemical industry.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Government and private industry alike have set ambitious targets for the production of electric vehicles. But will their efforts be short-circuited by a broken battery supply chain?

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Truck News

APRIL 6, 2020

In response to the Covid-19 outbreak, federal and state governments in the U.S. have temporarily modified regulations to help the trucking industry meet the challenge.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

We previously reported that last week, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was meeting to see if they could agree on updated greenhouse gas emission reduction rules as climate change accelerates. By 2030, the shipping industry has a target to achieve 5% to 10% of energy from non-fossil fuel sources.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

” In a recent video message to union members, shared during the September meeting, Dennis Daggett, executive vice president of the ILA and son of Harold Daggett, described automation as a “cancer” in the port industry. government will be able to afford a prolonged strike.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 7, 2020

The lessons that prepare defence forces and government institutions for crisis responses need not come from history books. The impact of this turbulence on essentially fragile national logistics, commerce and industry capability is starkly evident and has forced the nation to consider its national resilience. By David Beaumont.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

Although we are unable to accurately predict the future, we are able to pinpoint some potential problems that the shipping industry may experience in the coming years based on current trends and difficulties. Also, automated and autonomous technologies have the potential to change the shipping industry and displace workers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

NIS 2 Has Deep Impacts on the Supply Chain, Not Just Plant Operations The manufacturing industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it grapples with the implications of the Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS 2). This collaborative approach can lead to improved security for the entire industry.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2024

Now, another round of layoffs has arrived, impacting the logistics industry. Interest rates may go down after the next Federal Reserve meeting, but it will continue to require adjustments on the business and investor sides to account for higher borrowing costs. Who is affected? We will keep you posted at More Than Shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2024

How will state and federal governments promote sustainability and supply chain preparedness in anticipation of future storms impacting the southeastern United States? Argentina’s Lithium Industry Reacts to a Shift in Global Demand Globally, Argentina is the fourth largest producer of Lithium.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2022

Among key insights , we learned that finance leaders are realigning their 2022 priorities to meet changing business needs. This is especially critical to the US Food and Beverage industry respondents ( 69% ). 4. Managing governance and risk.

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