Logistics Management

JUNE 25, 2020

Late last week, on the heels of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee signed off on the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) threw its support behind a provision in the legislation that calls for a Government Accountability Office (..)

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The study theorized that Canada has had a more cooperative relationship between drug manufacturers, government agencies, health care systems and wholesalers.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

We’ve already seen and heard of many instances where business incentives granted by governments to firms moving in have not produced results the politicians wanted. Finally there’s a study that sheds light on this. Why is this? Which incentives work? … Continue reading →

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Notable appointments include work in the federal government as Attorney-Advisor (International Affairs) in the Office of the General Counsel at the Federal Maritime Commission and work at a public port authority as Maritime Project Manager for the Port of Boston at the Massachusetts Port Authority.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

A new study by iPont Systems found that while 77% he fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector onsider supply chain sustainability a strategic priority with a clear plan and vision, 92% of firms are falling behind on their commitment.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 13, 2018

A new report assesses the importance of 37 materials to these industries and evaluates environmental, social and governance risks. So his group, which is a service advisory firm supporting businesses in the raw materials value chain, released a study on July 12 to provide the data.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 23, 2022

After the world spent many days talking about general supply chain shortages throughout 2021 and the first half of 2022, the current baby formula shortage is a case study in real-time supply chain shocks. government has got involved. Why is there a baby formula shortage in the U.S.? How is the baby formula shortage being resolved?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 30, 2021

ARC studies the software and automation used in warehouses. The JLL study did not say. The government payments during the pandemic exacerbated that. Globally, 54% of respondents said that the use of automation and robotics would impact warehouse design. In the Americas, that number rose to 59% of respondents.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 17, 2024

Considering the many studies and research conducted on this subject, an issue that is very important to discuss is the concept of “diversity” in logistics service providers. A new study shows they also make better investments “, according to an article in the Harvard Business Review (HBR) by Paul Gompers and Silpa Kovvali.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 23, 2022

” “ The liner shipping industry works continuously to further enhance container safety, partnering with governments and other stakeholders to reduce the number of containers lost at sea. Some of the main Active Safety Improvement Initiatives identified by the WSC report include: MARIN TopTier Study. Initiatives by WSC .

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2022

We recently surveyed CFOs and finance executives in the manufacturing and distribution sectors to study how the pandemic has impacted their businesses. 4. Managing governance and risk. At an overall response rate of 30% , CFO respondents agree that managing governance and risk is a critical focus area for 2022.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 19, 2020

This week we have studied concepts of distribution networks, but in this post I would like to emphasize that the situation in Spain and in some countries of the world is so critical that the inventory of sanitary material is… COMPLETELY NON-EXISTENT.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 10, 2018

GBPC’s 10 major predictions, fleshed out in the study, are based on continuous scanning of the horizon across dimensions of demography, economy, environment, geopolitics, governance, resources, and technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

ARC has been actively studying industrial AI for over two years. Data governance is critical. That was only possible because Celanese had the right foundation in place they had cleaned their data, improved data governance, put in an industrial data fabric, and then used a knowledge graph to contextualize the data.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 6, 2021

Penske Logistics is seeking input from supply chain professionals to participate in the 2022 Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing. The study is a collaboration between Penske Logistics , NTT Data Services and Penn State University. Previous studies can be accessed at no cost at www.3PLStudy.com.

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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. Buffers, insurance and assurance (through planning and governance) are important for resilience, but there are intangible factors that need to be understood. By David Beaumont. Hoarding will occur.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2018

It only takes a simple example to remind you how e-commerce continues to evolve and the potential it has to disrupt traditional markets, supply chains and even governments. Let me tell you how international e-commerce is changing one buying pattern and why it will reshape global logistics operations and government import regulations.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Information management and document management initiatives play a vital role in this evolution, but businesses should delve deeper into the possibilities of document management, beyond just governance and eliminating paper. A document management system is at the heart of governance to energize your enterprise and drive positive outcomes.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 6, 2019

That was the focus of a recent global study conducted by LLamasoft. In a recent episode of Talking Logistics , Razat Gaurav, CEO of LLamasoft, shared some of the insights from this study and provided recommendations on actions companies should take to prepare effectively for whatever happens in the weeks and months ahead.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Coupa tool provides a much more efficient way to conduct cost saving/sustainability studies. The company typically does 25 to 50 studies per year. Through green field studies, through better transport optimization, and through better collaboration with outside entities or customers. There were also freight savings.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2018

A 2015 study concluded that the ocean contains an estimated 150 million tons of plastic, with 8 million tons added annually, which is roughly equivalent to a garbage truckload dumped in it every minute. One of the big issues currently is that of ocean waste. And in July 2018, Seattle imposed the first U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2015

The government, meanwhile, is pushing foreign companies to make investments in areas it believes will create greater wealth for China, like high technology. You can download the entire study and the eBook now for FREE on your kindle at Amazon here. 3D Printing Aiding in the End of Made in China Manufacturing.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

As the platform that enables the United States’ Single Window, ACE provides a single, centralized access point for the trade community to connect with CBP and its Partner Government Agencies (PGA). For example, few economic studies have focused on FTZs, and those that have do not quantify FTZs’ economic impacts,” the GAO study notes. “In

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Following the publication of this strategic guidance, the Government released the Defence and Industry Strategic Policy Statement , which reiterates that the best defence for a nation is for the nation to wholly engage it in its own security. [10] So where might Defence begin?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

One of the companies she holds up as a positive example of a big company addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues is Walmart. Henderson sums up the Walmart case study by saying, “Walmart’s breakthrough came from focusing on the everyday operational details of the business – from a profoundly different perspective.”.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

As discussed on More Than Shipping back in July, the United Nations brokered a safe passage corridor with the help of the Turkish government to resume the export of grain. In an attempt to mitigate this, all qualified seafarers and those studying for a maritime qualification are now exempt from wartime restrictions. The Decision.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2018

Driver shortage is a major concern for companies striving to improve the performance of their fleet, according to a 2018 global benchmark study , conducted by Descartes, that surveys fleet managers from a wide array of industries and logistics providers. Key Trends Driving Change. The Financial Link. Secret Weapon.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

Moreover, depending on the knowledge of the decision maker is a serious governance issue. It’s important to establish a governance process which points out the responsibilities and roles of each area in integrated supply chain planning. That is, after all, what S&OP (or IBP) is all about.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) is hosting Clean Transportation Demonstration Days on April 11-12, aimed at giving government entities across North Carolina information and experience with clean transportation technologies. The event […] The post Clean Transportation Demonstration Days Coming to N.C.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

In a study by The Manufacturing Institute, 69 percent of employees under the age of 25 reported that they stayed with their current employer because of training and development opportunities. According to a study by the Manufacturing Institute, less than 30 percent of manufacturing workers are women. DIVERSIFYING WORKFORCE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2024

Mr. Daniels reports they have 870 employees, so based on a market study recently completed by ARC, this claim is credible. Exiger reports that government supply chain regulations are making it increasingly possible to put language in contracts requiring vendors to reveal upstream suppliers. First, it is done through surveys.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

When Brandon Stotsenburg, Vice President, Automotive at Kenda Tires, heard about the elevated duty fees that the government was imposing, he knew he had to come up with a new plan. The government imposed a short window for the tires to remain duty-free in the zone. We had not anticipated these higher duties,” Stotsenburg says.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Even before the arrival of the pandemic, the global e-learning market was expanding at an astonishing rate, with a 2019 study estimating that it would reach $336.98 The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018. Campus Study or Online Learning?

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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. What’s important is that the Trucker Alliance (TA), a lobbying group comprised of larger companies in the industry, is already making its opinions known on the subject by releasing an extensive study.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2022

According to a new study, the The Netherlands ranks first with UK fifth in Europe for capacity for innovation, technological progress and sustainability in the delivery and courier industry. One area where the UK excels is paving the way for automated vehicles (AVs) with government legislation.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

We will discuss case studies, future trends, and guidelines for businesses considering whether to invest in this cutting-edge technology. Case Study: Controlling Browntail Moth Infestation Pest control drones offer an innovative solution for managing browntail moth infestations by quickly identifying and removing nests without chemicals.

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Globalior

APRIL 17, 2020

As market studies may be hard to come by, companies can rely on economic indicators and statistics published by reliable sources such as government authorities, economic boards, chambers of commerce and/or industrial groups. If any assumptions were made in original TP studies and documentation, these should be reassessed for validity.

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