Amplifying the shipper’s voice and giving some power back to the companies actually paying for logistics services – that is the core reason why the Shippers’ Council was formed in in 2020. An interest group of the Singapore-based Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS), the Shippers’ Council is a professional association that counts members […]
Supply Chain & Logistics News December 2nd – December 5th Experts claim that “Cyber Monday” the Monday following Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days for deliveries followed by the Mondays leading up to Christmas. In 2022, the Postal Service processed more than 11.7 billion mailpieces and packages during the holiday season. In 2023, Amazon […]
Reshoring, the practice of bringing manufacturing operations back to the United States, has gained renewed momentum in recent years, largely driven by a combination of political priorities, economic strategies, and global supply chain disruptions. Spearheaded by initiatives like those championed during Donald Trump’s past presidency (and likely during his upcoming term), policies promoting domestic manufacturing—such […]
Through innovative technology and strategic collaboration, CrimsonLogic and Newage are set to enhance efficiency and transparency in freight management and customs processes. Global technology company CrimsonLogic, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSA International and a leader in digital trade, digital ports and technology solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Newage Software & Solutions (“Newage”), a global […]
Lenovo is ranked tenth by one leading analyst firm among a list of global companies with exceptional supply chains. Based on an interview with Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo, the word “exceptional” certainly applies. I’ve not seen a company that does a better job of […]
In the rapidly evolving world of global supply chains, interoperability—the ability of systems, devices, and organizations to work together seamlessly—has become a critical factor for operational efficiency. By applying the ISO OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) seven layer model, traditionally used in networking, to logistics, businesses can achieve a structured framework that enhances communication, reduces friction, […]
Our daily lives are inundated with data. Alerts and notifications from email, social channels, home devices, shopping apps and other platforms compete for our attention, creating an overwhelming stream of information. This deluge makes it challenging to discern what truly matters, where and when we should apply our focus. Supply chain teams face a similar […]
