Stord

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Many of the trends and changes we expect to see in 2021 are largely driven by the supply chain weaknesses and gaps identified in 2020. Today’s supply chains are inherently inflexible, and they’re becoming increasingly more complex. COVID-19 affected supply patterns, but its major impact was on demand patterns.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

With the events of 2021, including the attack on the Colonial Pipeline earlier this year, the importance of supply chain cybersecurity is among the most in-demand factors driving adoption of third-party systems and resources in logistics. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Survey.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Eager to avoid a repeat of the challenges of 2020, supply chain leaders are looking to technology to build greater relevance to customers, stronger resilience to disruptions, and enhanced responsibility to society and the planet.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2021

Supply chains around the country are in great need of warehouse and transportation workers. Just last month I noted that warehouse labor productivity was hindered extensively by COVID-19 and that 80 percent of ARC’s warehouse survey respondents anticipate an increase of order throughput volumes in 2021. The post The U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

2021 will be remembered as an unprecedented year of supply chain disruption and market volatility creating a host of challenges for shippers and carriers alike. Without further ado, here are GlobalTranz’s top posts of 2021: #1. New Survey Highlights Confidence in Supply Chain Operations Despite Challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The supply chain, however, offers the most fruitful area for improvement. For companies to achieve reductions in carbon footprints, they should look to sustainable investments in their supply chains for the greatest impact. Benefits of Sustainable Supply Chains. The added benefit? Landscape Report.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

It’s graduation season, so the hunt for critical supply chain talent is more vigorous than ever. We may be known for ensuring we can make and move “stuff,” but ultimately supply chains are human. So as you prepare to onboard new supply chain talent, are you ready to answer the questions they will have?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 28, 2021

2021 has been a year of transition. During the pandemic crisis, one area that has seen tremendous growth is digitization, meaning everything from online customer service to remote working to supply-chain reinvention to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to improve operations.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

The supply chain management uncertainty in the post-COVID world shows no signs of letting up. With current conditions, it looks like there may never be a return to the pre-pandemic era of supply chain stability. How Supply Chain Management is changing. Benefits of a Supply Chain Management solution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is a higher priority than ever. In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. We must plan, source, make, and deliver differently for supply chain sustainability.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Cybersecurity threats are on the rise for manufacturers, with the industry accounting for 65% of all ransomware attacks in 2021, but 61% of those surveyed do not have a plan in place for operational disruption.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 2, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and evolving business landscape, effective supply chain management is critical for the success of any organization, regardless of its size. A recent survey by Accenture (2021) revealed that 72% of SMEs and 78% of startups are actively investing in digital supply chain solutions.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

While the pandemic was undoubtedly the catalyst for recent supply chain disruptions it’s not the only cause. Longstanding weaknesses in the supply chain like port infrastructure, outdated supply chain strategies and impacts of natural disaster and wars have all further affected global supply chains.

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247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Dive Brief: Supply chain professionals are divided on lean supply chains, according to the 2021 Third-Party Logistics Study published Wednesday by the Council of Supply Chain Management… The post Were supply chains too lean during the pandemic? A survey shows an industry divided.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Disruption has been the name of the game for more than a year as supply chain leaders have been dealing with changing buyer behaviors, inventory management challenges, labor shortages, weather and pandemic-related uncertainty, cyber security threats and capacity constraints that continue to create significant supply chain volatility.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2021

Independent c ustomer vote s from two industry leading publications acknowledg e BlueGrace Logistics as a preeminent Third-Party Logistic s (3PL) operator for providing outstanding solutions and services based on recent customer surveys.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2021

Independent c ustomer vote s from two industry leading publications acknowledg e BlueGrace Logistics as a preeminent Third-Party Logistic s (3PL) operator for providing outstanding solutions and services based on recent customer surveys.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2021

Prior to the pandemic, supply chains were already growing in complexity due to increased globalization, data sources, and customer demands. If they weren’t already aware, your company’s leaders now clearly understand how critical the logistics and supply chain operations are to the bottom line and success of the organization.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 18, 2023

This Earth Week , we wanted to spotlight the companies who are leading the way in supply chain sustainability efforts. Proctor & Gamble In 2021, 73% of Proctor & Gamble ‘s consumer packaging was recyclable or reusable. net sales were represented by suppliers who reported to one or more sustainability surveys.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

I’ve argued over the past few years that we have a trust problem in supply chain management. For example, in a survey we conducted with our Indago supply chain research community in September 2021, more than half of the respondents (56%) either agreed or strongly agreed that [quote] “you can’t be too careful when dealing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

According to the latest report The automotive supply chain: Pursuing long-term resilience from the Capgemini Research Institute , automotive organisations now feel more confident to tackle future supply chain disruptions. Europe leads this trend having reduced offshore procurement by a quarter since 2021.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I’ve argued over the past few years that we have a trust problem in supply chain management. For example, in a survey we conducted with our Indago supply chain research community in September 2021, more than half of the respondents (56%) either agreed or strongly agreed that “you can’t be too careful when dealing with.

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Penske Move Ahead

JULY 1, 2020

The survey is now live for the 2021 Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing, and we are seeking input from supply chain professionals. Please use this link to take the survey that closes on July 31. a virtual supply chain conference taking place September 20-23.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Since early 2020, global trade has been buffeted by waves of increased customer demand, supply chain challenges, and constant uncertainty and volatility. It also provides four key insights into how importers and exporters can modify their supply chain planning as a result. What Goes Up, Must Come Down.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the resiliency test. Let’s start here: what is supply chain resilience? What is Supply Chain Resilience? 2020 Was A Year Of Supply Chain Disruption.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

So when a COVID outbreak hit the port of Yantian – which services factories in the Shenzhen area and handles about 13 million TEU (20’ containers) a year – supply chains were already teetering. Over three quarters (77%) of SMBs reported that their businesses have experienced supply chain difficulties.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2023

A larger share of freight forwarders and supply chain professionals this year in 2023 are expecting disruptions owing to COVID outbreaks in China and the Chinese New Year factory closures as compared to the last year (2022). “We We are looking at three different Chinese Years in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Hyper-growth supply chain organization deepens carrier base operations. MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 16, 2021) – Third-party supply chain experts BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace) today announced the opening of its 12 th national office in St. Derks said. About BlueGrace Logistics.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 21, 2022

When one hears “supply chain,” typically they first think of the physical components; the raw materials needed by a specific time for manufacturers or finished products to retail stores. The digital parts of supply chains work in a similar fashion. WHAT IS CYBER SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT (C-SCRM)?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

When companies want to digitally transform their supply chain capabilities, moving to an integrated business planning process (IBP) is often at the heart of the transformation. GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Indeed, in a significant 2021 German-government sponsored survey reviewing digital adoption across a range of sectors, the transport sector ranked last. Are we moving from a supply ‘chain’ model to a supply ‘network’ model? Will we be talking about demand-chain management, rather than supply chain management?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 6, 2022

In a survey we conducted with our Indago supply chain research community in October 2021, we asked our members, “Which parts of the physical supply chain are the most broken or need the most fixing?” Not surprising, ocean ports ranked first, but labor was a close second.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 22, 2022

Supply chain sustainability refers to companies’ efforts to consider the environmental and human impact of their products’ journey through the supply chain, from raw materials sourcing to production, storage, delivery and every transportation link in between. Proctor & Gamble. BlueGrace’s Commitment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

We’ve seen how the lockdowns in Shanghai snarled global supply chains. Above-average holiday shipping seasons in 2020 and 2021 led to an above-average returns rate in the usual Quiet Season. Continued lockdowns over the emergence of new COVID variants left the Produce Shipping Season of 2021 in a panic.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

It took time for the situation to normalize, especially for complex products like semiconductors that require a lot of moving parts in the global supply chain. Just when it seemed that 2024 would be a very welcome year of “normal” supply chains, the Red Sea crisis proved that for global supply chains, there is no such thing.

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