The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

From 2006 to 2020, Chris played key leadership roles (including Chief Strategy Officer from 2010-2020) at Coyote Logistics (a UPS Company), a leading provider of non-asset based 3PL solutions across North America and Europe. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng. He earned a B.S. About Pickett Research.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Nevertheless, the argument that trade compliance is complementary to a company’s overall tax strategy certainly makes sense to many companies. At SAP their solution is developed by their governance risk and compliance team. Even government experts frequently disagree on what the classification of a particular product should be.

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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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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

So, I decided to not write about all the issues with the supply chain, but rather where those issues will take us as an industry from the corporate to individual level. So, how will the shipping industry look in 2-3 years from now? In the shipping industry, there are so many moving parts within so many different technology levels.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 12, 2023

A unique and visionary strategy adopted by Saudi Arabia with 2030 vision where the country is diversifying the economy away from dependence on oil and gas, Saudi Arabia is investing in industries such as tourism, entertainment, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing to create new sources of revenue.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2021

GEFCO has enthusiastically responded to the CDP questionnaire, which provides a framework for companies to provide information on their climate action performance, including governance and policy, risks and opportunity management, environmental targets and strategy, and scenario analysis.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2021

From 2006 to 2020, Chris played key leadership roles (including Chief Strategy Officer from 2010-2020) at Coyote Logistics (a UPS Company), a leading provider of non-asset based 3PL solutions across North America and Europe. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng. He earned a B.S. About Pickett Research.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2022

An independent expert-led commission on the future of industrial land has warned that a chronic shortage of space in London and rocketing rents for industrial premises risks damaging the city’s economy and hindering its ability to service the needs of the population.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2023

The post-COVID-19 (if we can claim to be post COVID) “new normal” will continue to be defined by new challenges and more importantly by the ability of the supply chain executives to manage disruption and their ability to power organization strategy and growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2023

All told, from these states, the recreational marijuana industry is poised to produce over $25 billion in revenue in 2023 (and that is a conservative estimate). There are two major industries that are impacted by marijuana testing: transportation and warehousing.

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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. One of the biggest obstacles to setting and implementing strategies for responsible sourcing is accessing reliable and current data and analysis, according to The Dragonfly Initiative CEO, Assheton Carter.

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IoT World Today

MAY 24, 2021

Organizations need to build supply chain resiliency into their strategies in the face of an increasingly connected world with new attack vectors. These authoritarian governments are well-known for participation in the weaponization of cybersecurity breaches. As a result, industry in the U.S. Know where data is.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Here, Dee Humphries, Managing Director of Equans EV Solutions, highlights some of common challenges businesses are facing when it comes to adopting EV, with the strategy to overcome them – alongside a proven framework for EV adoption. The solution here is to bring in the experts.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Supply chain industry executives do not foresee a global economic recovery until 2022 or beyond, despite an expectation that Asia, North America and Europe will rebound this year from the downturn triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Of 1,200 industry professionals surveyed for the 2021 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, 51.5%

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Supply chains are ‘strangling strategy’, with the movement of commodities so significant an issue that logistics is securitising. [1] The prospect of a war involving Australia is discussed openly, yet there is a growing realisation that less glamourous matters are impacting Defence’s ability to prepare for such potentialities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2023

All told, from these states, the recreational marijuana industry is poised to produce over $25 billion in revenue in 2023 (and that is a conservative estimate). There are two major industries that are impacted by marijuana testing: transportation and warehousing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Some of the largest companies in the industry have been forced to pay ransom to restore technical operations. It’s the result of a deliberate strategy that may require tradeoffs compared to other approaches.

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Dedola Global Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

It’s vital to research the rules governing GSP benefits thoroughly before deciding to shift manufacturing locations. While countries like India and Indonesia have large labor forces and growing industries, they may not yet have the same infrastructure and capacity to handle large-scale manufacturing that China possesses.

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Dedola Global Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

It’s vital to research the rules governing GSP benefits thoroughly before deciding to shift manufacturing locations. While countries like India and Indonesia have large labor forces and growing industries, they may not yet have the same infrastructure and capacity to handle large-scale manufacturing that China possesses.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 22, 2017

In 2016, the Australian Government released its 2016 Defence White Paper and the supplemental Defence Industry Policy Statement. Industry Statements signify Government intent to Australian Defence industry, and like strategic policy, combine hyperbole with requirements for change.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Today, digital transformation is not just a recommended business model, it’s the lynchpin that governs the survival of a company in the highly competitive market. In a changing industry, digital transformation often feels like a buzzword that leads companies to rush towards streamlining operational efficiency. Industry 4.0

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Operating over three years, the UK Research & Innovation funded DUKFT Network, a collection of over forty academic, policy and industry organisation, undertook six research projects and two stakeholder events exploring how to mobilise investment that can enable UK freight decarbonisation whilst managing risk and maximising opportunity.

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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. The season for ocean freight contracts usually starts at the end of the year when shipping lines (carriers) and shippers (businesses that export goods) negotiate shipping contracts for the next year.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 17, 2018

In 2016, the Australian Government released its 2016 Defence White Paper and the supplemental Defence Industry Policy Statement. Industry Statements signify Government intent to Australian Defence industry, and like strategic policy, combine hyperbole with requirements for change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Jackson Wood, director of industry strategy for global trade intelligence at Descartes. I had interesting conversations with Jackson Wood- director of industry strategy for global trade intelligence at Descartes, and Linda McKee – director of solution management for global trade services at SAP.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s taking semiconductor firms more than twice as long as their peers in other industries to hire personnel such as technicians or mechanical engineers, with the typical process stretching to about three months, according to an analysis of the top 50 chip producers in the US by Revelio Labs, a labor-market data analyst.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Over the last 12 months, many exporters changed their exporting strategy due to trade agreements and policies (32%) as well as political instability (28%). In new analysis this year, the surveyed exporters identified government contracts as an opportunity to explore global growth. trade policies (38%).

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 16, 2020

By SnapFulfil’s CEO, UK & Europe, Tony Dobson: The global impact of Covid-19 is going to be felt for years, long after the virus has been brought under control, with governments and economies struggling to get back on their feet. Realtime Data: Data is a key feature of WMS, giving you access to a plethora of reports and trend analysis.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

The new strategy, dubbed the “2023 IMO GHG Strategy” was approved last Friday after all 175 member states of the IMO came to a unanimous agreement on the new rules. 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

JULY 21, 2023

The global shipping industry heavily relies on accurate and timely documentation, such as the Bill of Lading (BOL), to transport an astounding 11 billion tons of cargo annually. According to a 2020 analysis by the Insurance Information Institute, these disruptions cost firms an average of $1.45 million per event.

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The Logistics Academy

JULY 26, 2017

The government of Singapore recently outlined its vision for the country’s future, describing how different sectors could harness technology, innovation and mega-trends in order to take the city-state to the next level. This approach includes a dedicated Industry Transformation Map for the logistics sector, which accounts for 7.7%

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2016

The shipping industry of 2016 is a gross misrepresentation of what was considered “normal” shipping practices in the 1980s or 1990s. This is due in part to significant changes and improvements in how the logistics industry perceives and responds to the demands of a growing customer base. Growth of eCommerce and Omni-Channel Solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Much of the industry at large simply isn’t seeing the forest for the trees. Our strategy was to lead with shippers, then onboard their vast networks of carrier, broker and 3PL partners. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2023

From restructuring trade routes to adhering to strict regulations, the shipping industry faces a host of new challenges as it seeks ways to a more sustainable route. The shipping industry must face the financial consequences of adapting ports to better adapt to encroaching waters.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. They could also use just-in-time or just-in-case inventory management strategies to help them to balance their stock levels. What is demand planning?

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. They could also use just-in-time or just-in-case inventory management strategies to help them to balance their stock levels. What is demand planning? Demand sensing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2022

The scientific analysis is conducted on the basis of five categories: innovation-promoting top management, innovation climate, innovative processes and organisation, external orientation/open innovation and innovation success. The scientific analysis is based on the comparative values of more than 10,000 companies.

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