Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2020

VPK Group has come to an agreement with COPI Holding to acquire Encase Ltd. VPK’s corrugated operations in UK and Ireland, formerly known as Rigid Containers and recently rebranded as VPK Packaging, experienced consistent yearly growth since entering the VPK Group in 2000.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 6, 2015

CLX Logistics LLC, a leader in global logistics services, and technology partner Kewill, a leader in multimodal transportation management systems, announced its sponsorship for the 2015 LogiChem European Chemical Supply Chain and Logistics event held on April 21 – April 23, 2015 in Antwerp, Belgium. About CLX Logistics LLC.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 40

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

A study by ARC Advisory Group has found that the use of transport management system results in a saving of approximately 6 percent. Thus, the state of the transport management system is superb, and there is a great deal of things to be optimistic about in 2015. A Transport Management System brings Needed ROI & Efficiency.

Expense Reduction 91

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Transportation Negotiating Skills 91

Automotive Logistics

APRIL 13, 2018

As part of an extensive revision of VW Group’s management structure, Herbert Diess (pictured) is taking over from Matthias Müller as chairman of the board. Diess will also be responsible for VW Group development and research, as well as Vehicle IT.

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Groups Production Procurement Construction 39

247 Customs Broker

MAY 3, 2018

Launched in 2017, the Group’s Mission 2050 environmental strategy “thinks big” when it comes to realizing a greener, more sustainable future. Launched in 2017, the Group’s Mission 2050 environmental strategy “thinks big” when it comes to realizing a greener, more sustainable future.

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Groups Video Freight forwarding Strategy 28

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 28, 2021

The resultant group will become the world’s third-largest transport and logistics company when the deal is concluded in Q3/2021. DSV and GIL are a strong match with valuable synergies as a result of similarities in both business models, services and strategies.

Freight forwarding 56

Freight forwarding Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Logistics Network Optimization Software Groups 56

Transporeon

MAY 8, 2017

We talked to Manfred Himmelbach, Group Logistics Officer with AVISTA OIL. As a result, we have centralized all these processes in the Group Logistics department. It enabled us to cut transport costs by a six-figure sum in 2015. AVISTA OIL is one of the leading companies in the processing of used oil in Europe and the U.S.

Cost Reduction 48

Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software 48

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 25, 2020

In 2012, he joined the Geodis Group as Deputy Managing Director in charge of road transport and freight forwarding activities, before being appointed Managing Director Central and Eastern Europe in 2015. The post New International MD for Heppner appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2018

“Poor supply chain practices are a business risk, not just a sustainability one, and companies need to understand the business case for doing the right thing,” says Andrew Behar, CEO of As You Sow, a group that promotes environmental and social sustainability through shareholder advocacy, coalition building and original legal strategies.

Waste Reduction 133

Waste Reduction Supply Chains Scenario Planning Material Savings 133

GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2018

At The Rodon Group, we understand just how essential it is to invest in sustainable manufacturing, as we’ve taken several efforts to adopt more sustainable manufacturing in our plastic injection molding operations. A copy of our new ISO 9001:2015 certification will soon be available for download on our website.

Manufacturing Procurement 78

Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction 78

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 28, 2021

The resultant group will become the world’s third-largest transport and logistics company when the deal is concluded in Q3/2021. DSV and GIL are a strong match with valuable synergies as a result of similarities in both business models, services and strategies.

Freight forwarding 36

Freight forwarding Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Logistics Network Optimization Software Groups 36

The LoadStar

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Hamburg Sud’s entry into the mainstream east – west tradelanes in 2015, principally through its slot charter agreement with Middle East challenger carrier UASC, was “badly timed” according to its CEO.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Parade’s customers include major freight brokerages like Armstrong Transport Group , Schneider , and Worldwide Express. From developing market strategies to creating communities, we provide real impact where entrepreneurs need it most. billion under management. When we’re in, we’re all in. www.menlovc.com. MenloVentures. About Parade.

Optimization Software 78

Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Security 78

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

We have reduced our carbon footprint by 30% since 2015. Promoting a culture of technological innovation and adoption of alternative fuels is a key strand of our strategy. In total, replacing 48 diesel-powered tractor units and 17 conventional RTGs with new electrical equipment will save 6,662 tonnes of CO2 and 59.38

Material Savings 60

Material Savings Maritime Scenario Planning Study 60

Logistics Manager

MARCH 30, 2020

These vessels were ordered in March 2015, as the first step in OOCL’s expansion into this class of mega vessels for the Asia-Europe trade. Balancing this expansion, over the next five years they plan to return or dispose of 13 vessels from our fleet, a total of around 76000 TEU, after successful long-term service in our group.

Ordering 67

Ordering Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 67

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

the forklift truck manufacturer which is part of the KION Group, is currently present in 52 countries and pursues the ambitious goal of being successfully represented in 86 markets in the EMEA economic area in the coming years. Q: How important is it for you that Baoli is part of the KION Group? Baoli EMEA S.p.A. , MV: Very important!

Negotiating Skills 60

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction 60

Logistics Manager

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

The CMA CGM Group expanded their key markets throughout the years, a result of combining a development strategy with targeted acquisitions such as CGM in 1996, ANL in 1998, Delmas in 2005, APL in 2016, and more recently Sofrana and Mercosul in 2017.

Maritime 51

Maritime Groups Logistics Network Optimization Software Factories 51

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 5, 2023

The UK private sector has seen movement to tackle supply chain issues in recent years through initiatives like the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative, the Waste and Resources Action Programme, Scope 3 Peer Group, AIM-Progress and the Sustainable Procurement Pledge.

Supply Chain Software 48

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 48

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Jigsaw Business Group – headquartered in the North East of England – has already in its 25 years of business carved a reputation for providing bespoke business services and transforming supply chains for global brands across Rail, Automotive, Renewables and many other STEM manufacturing Industries. .

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 37

Logistics Manager

JANUARY 21, 2019

One of the world’s leading shipping groups, France-based container transportation and shipping company CMA CGM recently announced they are to support the financial and industrial development of the new and innovative company specializing in urban agriculture, Agricool. Agricool uses recycled containers to develop an urban agriculture system.

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Groups Collaboration Industry Strategy 28

247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The gift of the jets encapsulates Russian strategy in Serbia — and much of the world. Flattering depictions of Russia are plentiful in Serbia’s raucous tabloids and on the airwaves, thanks to Serbian-language bulletins from Russia’s state-run Sputnik news agency, which opened in Belgrade in 2015. It’s not foreign meddling.

Cost Reduction 28

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Strategy Military 28

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2016

Ironically, manufacturing represents one of the most stable, growing sectors of the economy and boasts a low unemployment rate of 4 percent in December 2015, explains the US Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics. On Manufacturing Day 2015 , the results of a decade's experience in this project came to ahead.

Manufacturing Procurement 77

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Buyer Training 77

ShipLilly

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Clean Cargo has calculated thy since the year 2015, there has been a 9.6% Of course, the scorecard is only disseminated to those groups participating in the sustainability goals. The strategy for a 50% reduction by the year 2050 was unveiled in 2018. Some members who have voluntarily joined these groups have done just that.

Expense Reduction 63

Expense Reduction Maritime Collaboration Groups 63

Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 27, 2019

An international team of service experts from the TGW Group under the leadership of Christoph Knogler, Director Global Lifetime Services, has worked together with customers to identify those key factors that will ensure long-term success. Develop an appropriate maintenance strategy. An individual package is then put together.

Cost Reduction 28

Cost Reduction Industry Material Savings Logistics Network Optimization Software 28

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

In 2010, Ariba, an SAP company, asked a group of procurement executives and thought leaders to set the vision. Come 2015, it was time to take that vision and make some quantitative observations. INFOGRAPHIC: The Future of Procurement. Source Digitalist Magazine.

Optimal Sourcing 96

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies 96

Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 6, 2018

before striking out on his own, is among an emerging group of Chinese developers and investors betting the next technology gold rush will come from Latin America and its 600 million-plus people. That has come as Tang and his development team remain based in Shenzhen, the Chinese technology hub just across the border from Hong Kong.

Modeling Software 40

Modeling Software Modeling Article Supply Chain Software 40

Talking Logistics

JUNE 27, 2017

Designed to improve highway safety by strengthening driver compliance with hours of service (HOS) regulations that prevent fatigue, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiated a ruling in 2015 that mandates the use of ELDs by all commercial vehicle drivers in the U.S. by December 18, 2017.

Cost Reduction 60

Cost Reduction Compliance Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

However, their ability to collect from customers and manage inventory actually both deteriorated, masked by a significant increase in the time companies take to pay suppliers, according to the latest Working Capital Survey results from The Hackett Group. days seen in 2015, and nearly matches the lowest recent CCC of 33.4

Optimal Sourcing 92

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Survey Inventory 92

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

Supply Chain Design Software 122

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 122

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

This is a summary post of the 9 pillars of technological advance report from Boston Consulting Group. I came across a great primer from Boston Consulting Group that neatly describes the nine pillars of technological advancement that underpin Industry 4.0, Industry 4.0 What are your thoughts on Industry 4.0

Manufacturing Procurement 109

Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Modeling Software Optimal Sourcing 109

Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

It was a big step toward completing the Lego Group's ultimate blue print of routinely manufacturing its brightly colored eponymous blocks by 2030 using sustainable materials, part of an effort to reach zero operational waste. That plan was announced in 2012 and in 2015, the company pledged 1 billion kr.,

Manufacturing Procurement 68

Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction 68

Transporeon

APRIL 2, 2019

Checking the background info In 2015, the ocean freight rate trend was distinctly downwards – the SCFI declined from around 1,000 to just 500 during the year. Maersk acquired Hamburg Sud, CMA CGM acquired APL (NOL Group), China Shipping and Cosco merged, and Hapag-Lloyd is set to merge with United Arab Shipping Company (UASC).

Price Reduction 48

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Negotiate Pricing Freight 48

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

Supply Chain Design Software 118

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction 118

Airfreight Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Since 2015 the Swiss-headquartered company has acquired seven companies specializing in the worldwide export and import of perishables, these acquisitions are part of their long-term vision and strategy to become the preferred global supplier of perishables logistics by 2020.

Temperature 28

Temperature Logistics Network Optimization Software Networks Supply Chains 28

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

E-commerce is steam rolling ahead, and retailers need to make the necessary modifications and embrace omnichannel strategies to make money. Even though there have been concerted efforts to reverse the downturn experienced in the year 2015, most shipping lines have not succeeded in reversing the trends in supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 85

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Trends 85

Ship Monk

AUGUST 21, 2023

After earning his Masters at Lynn University, he served as Head of Digital and GM at the DG Communications Group until 2015 when he joined Jan Bednar to build ShipMonk into the ecommerce industry’s leading 3PL. Kevin Sides, President Kevin bridges the gap between ShipMonk’s clients and all the inner-workings of fulfillment.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software eCommerce Resource Reduction 52

247 Customs Broker

MAY 24, 2018

The ranking consists of an impressive group of leaders with valuable lessons to share, including three recent entrants from the life sciences, retail and consumer products sectors,” said Stan Aronow , research vice president at Gartner. He told SCMR in an interview that the “main takeaway” for him was the discussion on digitization. .”

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Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 28