Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

Across many of our industries, conventional wisdom about best practices for supply chain operations and logistical networks is being challenged. The percentage of purchases made and fulfilled through digital commerce has exploded in the past two years, advancing a pre-pandemic trend by as much as 10 years according to some industry watchers.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 5, 2021

As the shipping industry has grown, port capacity has not always caught up in time in the last 10 years. Unless things are regulated in the short term, this is a danger to the industry. Examples include port fires, inclement weather, and labor disputes. Increasing demand and static port capacity makes matters worse, not better.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 24, 2023

For example, John Kirby, spokesperson for the U.S. Iranian provocations have included boarding oil tanker ships and taking control of the vessel, in an effort to exercise power and dominance in the region, as well as a recent helicopter flyover of a Chevron-operated oil tanker. will be proactive in pushing back against future threats.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

It will also bring greater assurance that customs brokers are knowledgeable in customs laws and regulations, familiar with operational processes, and can properly exercise brokers fiduciary duties. Individual brokers may start to identify those activities that could likely qualify for education credit once the new requirement is in place.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Pop up warehouses, micro fulfillment centers, and warehousing-on-demand are all examples of how the nodes are becoming increasingly dynamic. However, with the new generation technologies, it now is practical to keep the data feeds fresh to make the modeling exercises a continuous, ongoing discipline.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

Moreover, this exercise might need to be repeated several times depending on how the war proceeds. For example, we can have “Texas Small Volume” customers and “Florida Peak Season” customers, or “East Coast High Margin” customers and “Carolinas High Priority” customers. What are the accepted lead times in the industry?

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

It is no longer enough to ‘green wash’ your company’s environmental performance or treat issues such as diversity and inclusion in the workplace as another ‘box ticking exercise’. Watts continues: “At SEC , we’re extremely excited about delivering an experience for visitors that will showcase Industry 4.0 sustainability?refers

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2021

The person who gave the presentation I attended offered the example of a speech by late US President John F. As I explain in a YouTube video on this subject, I recently saw a good example of how a BHAG can galvanise a workforce and make a dramatic impact on productivity. For example, their increase in productivity was 217 percent.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

One in the pharmaceuticals industry and another in consumer hi-tech products. While businesses differ in complexity and size, for this exercise we extrapolated based on these $7.5Bn baselines. The benefits modeled become considerable and reach the high tens of millions with logistics intensive industries, such as pharma and high-tech.

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ShipLilly

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Given CMA CGM’s position in the shipping industry, there are serious implications that result from this decision. Others are of the view that this is nothing more than a public relations exercise without really dealing with spot capacity and price issues. Some experts consider this decision to be a game-changer.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 5, 2021

As the shipping industry has grown, port capacity has not always caught up in time in the last 10 years. Unless things are regulated in the short term, this is a danger to the industry. Examples include port fires, inclement weather, and labor disputes. Increasing demand and static port capacity makes matters worse, not better.

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Bringg

AUGUST 16, 2018

This new subscription model has proven extremely successful in other industries. The best example is probably Amazon Prime, with the company announcing early this year that they now have over one hundred million subscribers worldwide. However, can this strategy be sustainable and profitable in the long term?

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Some examples of CPGs are personal hygiene products, food, beverages, and cosmetics. Conditions such as the freight container’s temperatures and the care exercised during loading and unloading are carefully considered when transporting specialty goods. One such example is a Rolls Royce. What is Consumer Packaging?

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

For example, you might use simple observation to identify visible defects at goods-in, or you could make your analysis a bit deeper by testing a percentage of items received from the supplier. A lot will depend on the nature of your industry and the categories of supplies that you receive. Cost per Purchase Order and Cost per Invoice.

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ShipLilly

MARCH 3, 2021

Rebecca Dye is the Federal Maritime Commissioner (FMC) and has led an investigation and fact-finding exercise concerning the management of detention and demurrage. For example, in February, the Harbor Trucking Association (HTA) presented a dispute of about $3 million worth of detention and demurrage fees for the previous year.

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20Cube Logistics

MARCH 6, 2022

Fashion industry is associated with a lot of glitz and glamor. When you add the unpredictability of the circumstances and the fluctuation of tariffs to the erratic nature of the industry itself, the supply chain gets even more complicated and difficult to grasp.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

If managers embrace the idea of giving employees responsibility and decision-making autonomy in their respective areas of expertise – in agile teams, for example – then the parameters can also be defined together. Bohlmann: By eliminating ineffective communication loops, for example. Feedback is a vital part of that.

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

From industry participants, to joint commands, to departmental agencies, to the combat forces, preparing and sustaining forces is a virtually incomprehensibly large activity. The logistics system is tested even if in exercise planning uncomfortable truths relating to logistics capability are avoided to ensure the activity can proceed.

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ShipLilly

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Moreover, the industry was dealing with rising prices and a global economic situation that was far from stable. For example, some businesses could position themselves as the source for hard-to-find items that have not been recently stocked by most rivals. Historical data, as well as informed projections, can be useful in this exercise.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

So, for example, outsourcing sales activity is not typically a good idea if yours is a retail sales company. For example, US-based companies may be quite fortunate if they have access to manufacturers right on their doorstep in Mexico, a country with far lower labour costs than the rest of North America.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2022

It is no longer enough to ‘greenwash’ your company’s environmental performance or treat issues such as diversity and inclusion in the workplace as another ‘box-ticking exercise’. Watts continues: “At SEC, we’re extremely excited about delivering an experience for visitors that will showcase Industry 4.0 sustainability?refers

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2023

I’ve seen our own R&D team test some very cool applications and have been following the news closely in search of other examples relevant to supply chain. Beyond these targeted examples, I see even more promise in broader applications: code generation, knowledge management, and user interfaces.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

British troops is starting tests of more than 70 examples of futuristic technology including surveillance drones and unmanned vehicles on Salisbury Plain. Defence secretary Gavin Williamson said: “Our troops now have the chance to test out a huge range of robotic kit in what will be the biggest exercise of its kind in our history.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Complex supply chains generate more data, which companies can use to drive greater efficiency or engage in innovation that disrupts an entire industry—think Amazon. As another example, airlines can analyze long-term weather patterns at their destination cities and gain insights that have a significant impact on logistics operations.

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Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For many manufacturing and distribution organizations, for example, inventory management may be the pain point most worthy of attention. Getting a handle on supply chain visibility is more than just a buzzword or total quality exercise,” East West concludes. “It’s

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10xLogistics

JANUARY 7, 2018

For example, does the statement "disciplined capacity control" state a good business practice to the investors or does it state to the competition "If you don't add capacity I won't add capacity". As part of the post, I posited this exact question could be applied to the trucking and freight transportation industry.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Suppose you wanted to be the fastest runner in the world, for example. For example, are you sure that you don’t have one or two business units that excel in a performance element which, otherwise, is proving to be a weakness for your supply chain operations? Those levels are “benchmarks”. Ready to SCOR with External Benchmarking?

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

One in the pharmaceuticals industry and another in consumer hi-tech products. While businesses differ in complexity and size, for this exercise we extrapolated based on these $7.5Bn baselines. The benefits modeled become considerable and reach the high tens of millions with logistics intensive industries, such as pharma and high-tech.

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Turvo

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Although the US economy is getting back on its feet, the supply chain industry continues to grapple with disruptions, some of which have been hampering operations since early 2020. During the holiday shopping season, sky-high ocean freight rates are major contributors that will strain the industry and shoppers alike.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Some truck carriers have introduced last mile delivery services for items such as exercise equipment, mattresses, and furniture. As a result, some truck carriers such as JB Hunt, Estes and Werner have introduced last mile delivery services for items such as exercise equipment, mattresses, and furniture. billion to $34.9

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PINC

AUGUST 31, 2020

Much like any industry that fluctuates according to supply and demand, freight usually costs more to move when everyone is vying for space on trucks. Carriers have options and they are exercising them in search of margins.”. Finally, independent operators manage both full and partial truckloads within their established lanes.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Suppose you wanted to be the fastest runner in the world, for example. For example, are you sure that you don’t have one or two business units that excel in a performance element which, otherwise, is proving to be a weakness for your supply chain operations? Those levels are “benchmarks”. Ready to SCOR with External Benchmarking?

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WorkWave

MAY 31, 2019

Here are 4 sales approaches to exercise harmoniously while conducting pest control sales in 2019: 1. Consultative selling is all about shedding the canned pitches and automatic responses in favor of a set of techniques exercised while conversing with potential customers. Practice Consultative Selling. This is really a mindset to adopt.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

For example, many supply chain resiliency plans may have considered a health crisis in which organizations and key partners face lower-than-normal staffing levels. In 2020 companies across virtually every industry faced supply chain disruption due to COVID-19. Embracing technology is part of that solution. Overall, U.S.

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Globalior

MAY 11, 2020

For example, if you are re-exporting controlled products containing US technology out from Singapore, you will need to meet the export controls requirements of US and the strategic goods controls of Singapore. It does not mean that meeting US regulatory requirements is a substitute for meeting the regulations in other countries.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

So, for example, if your business competes strongly on price, you might go heavy on the cost-reduction side of supply chain management, setting objectives centered on savings. Conflicting KPIs: A Brief Example. The Importance of Aligned Objectives. Nevertheless, service and cost should be the primary areas of concentration every time.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2017

While these approaches can certainly deliver a significant return on investment (ROI), other strategies that can positively impact their transportation network are often overlooked – for example, thinking more strategically about capacity. Are you looking beyond the readily-available traditional truck brokerage solution?

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