Whitepapers

Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index 2011

Agility and Transport Intelligence have developed an exclusive and unique new index comparing the world's major developing markets on a number of different metrics. The index identifies the key attributes which will make the market an attractive investment proposition from the point of view of logistics companies, air cargo carriers, shipping lines, freight forwarders and distribution property companies.

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Strategies for Survival: a Perspective on the Chemical Industry

Tim Bett will present his observations on the impact of the recession on the chemical industry and the role of supply chain management in “strategies for survival.” This analysis will draw from his recent experience as Supply Chain Director of DSM and prior to that, as European Logistics Director at Rohm and Haas.

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Conference exclusive: PwC's perspectives on the future of the logistics industry

How different will the structure of the logistics service provider of the future be from players of today? What will be the competitive forces shaping the sector and how will LSPs respond to them? A recent survey from PricewaterhouseCoopers on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) makes some tentative suggestions on the nature of change over the near-term.

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Results prove ORTEC Advanced Planning Solutions can help you quickly achieve a highly attractive ROI

One of the main themes at Global Distribution Strategies Europe 2009 relates to how companies can save money, become more flexible and improve service levels as a result of innovations in supply chain technology. ORTEC’s advanced planning and optimization solutions are used by the world’s largest shippers and carriers - DHL, TNT Coca Cola Enterprises, Carrefour and Ahold.

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What does the next phase of the economic cycle hold for the logistics industry?

In his keynote speech at Global Distribution Strategy conference, October 6-7, 2009, Brussels, Ti’s Chief Executive, John Manners-Bell, will talk about prospects for the logistics industry. In his speech he outlines three scenarios for the market: ‘golden’, ‘difficult but manageable’ and ‘meltdown’.

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Nearshoring is a valuable part of a company's logistics strategy

In these fast moving times, it is vital to stop and think critically not just about the ideas of the moment, but also about important long term trends. One of the biggest debates revolves around the future of 'offshoring' of production, the trend which has driven the global supply chain industry over the past decade. 'Nearshoring' has become an important countertrend, due to factors such as supply chain risk and the cost of fuel.

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Where's the best location for your European distribution centre?

In the latest feature discussing the key topics which will be addressed at the Global Distribution Strategies Conference, 6-7 October 2009, in Brussels, Jef van Doorslaer of real estate company Cushman & Wakefield shares some insights on the state of the European logistics property market.

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The European road freight market's in a mess - but it could be worse

In the first of a series of weekly features examining timely issues which will be discussed in more detail at TI's upcoming Global Distribution Strategies 2009 Conference in Brussels in October, John Manners-Bell looks at the impact which the recession is having on the European road freight market.

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Special Feature: The Collaboration Conundrum

The technology powering social networking sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn is about to revolutionise supply chains. Ahead of his keynote presentation at Global Distribution Strategies Conference 2009, supply chain technology pioneer Ken Lyon explains how.

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High fuel prices could lead to global supply chain restructuring

What impact will higher fuel prices have on global sourcing and related logistics patterns? For example, could some production operations in China be relocated closer to destination markets in Europe and North America to reduce transport costs?

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European LTL industry - on the same road as US counterpart?

Major players now dominate the US LTL (less than trailer load) road freight market but while the comparable sector in Europe shows some similarities, the overall picture in the latter remains quite different.

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Embrace 'green logistics' or lose business: the stark choice for providers

'Green logistics' is now much more than marketing hype – it has become an essential part of the tendering process for outsourced logistics. In the next in a series of feature articles exploring the issues to be addressed at Ti’s Global Distribution Strategies Conference 2008, some of the implications for physical distribution and warehousing are explored.

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