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Special Briefing: Procter & Gamble focuses on 'Distribution Reinvention'
P&G, one of the world’s largest consumer goods manufacturers, is striving to create a ‘consumer driven supply network’ on a global scale. In a special briefing Transport Intelligence discusses P&G’s ‘Distribution Reinvention’ with Daniel Myers, VP of Product Supply.
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Special Briefing: Will 2007 prove to be the lull before the storm?
In economic terms, 2007 will be remembered for a shift from a China-fuelled boom to a property-focussed bust. The resulting changes will almost certainly affect the worldwide logistics industry in 2008.
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Special Briefing: The logistics world in 2008
With the extent of future fuel price rises and the full implications of the 'credit crunch' still unknown, the global logistics industry faces a difficult year ahead. John Manners-Bell, Ti's chief analyst, examines prospects for that sector in 2008.
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Special feature: Toyota poised to lead auto spares’ market
The Toyota Parts Centre Europe in Belgium gives a remarkable insight into the application of Toyota’s operational culture to the question of warehousing and distribution. In a feature length article, Thomas Cullen, Ti’s senior analyst, examines how after sales has become yet another competitive strength for Toyota.
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Special Briefing: What's shaping the global distribution market?
This special briefing discusses some of the major issues which are shaping the world's logistics markets and which will be examined at Ti's Global Distribution Strategies Conference 2008.
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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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When supply chains go bad!
Very few manufacturers, retailers, or for that matter logistics providers, willingly reveal their distribution disasters. In a preview of his presentation at Ti's Global Distribution Strategies Conference 2008, Thomas Cullen outlines some of the most important to have hit the news over the past few years.
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Where's the best location for your distribution centre?
Manufacturers and retailers spend millions on re-structuring their logistics systems. Looking at one of the key issues which will be discussed at Global Distribution Strategies Conference 2008, Ti's Chief Analyst John Manners-Bell looks at the factors involved in optimising the location of a distribution hub.
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Special Briefing: What is the future for the Chinese logistics industry?
Lee Perkins, Head of Ti's China Practice, spoke at the Global Distribution Strategies Conference, May 13-15 2008, Marriott Hotel, Amsterdam. Here he talks to Logistics Briefing Editor Thomas Cullen about some of the key trends in the market.
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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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Soaring fuel prices have yet to dent demand for freight transport
Britain yesterday (May 27) became the latest country to experience public protests over fuel prices. Currently, though, there is still little sign that higher fuel costs are hitting general worldwide demand for freight transport.
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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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New index ranks Hong Kong and Singapore best for trade
Two Asian economies - Hong Kong and Singapore - occupy the top two positions in the World Economic Forum's Enabling Trade Index ranking published this week as part of The Global Enabling Trade Report 2008.
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Survey shows companies are passing the buck on 'green' logistics costs
New research by Transport Intelligence sponsored by Kewill suggests that most companies seeking to make their logistics operations more environmentally friendly want someone else to cover the costs.
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Collapse of WTO talks threatens global trade
The Doha Round of WTO trade talks has collapsed amidst bitter recriminations. Although agriculture was the sticking point, the failure will have severe implications for all global supply chains.
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What is the future for the Asia Pacific logistics market?
The economies of the Asia Pacific region have been responsible for driving growth in the global logistics market. With a downturn taking hold in the US and Europe, future growth in the region is even more critical to that industry’s prospects.
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Global economic instability - what impact on the Asia Pacific logistics industry?
The effects of the current economic crisis in the western world are already evident. However, the extent to which the downturn in the US and Europe will impact on the economies of the Far East is less obvious....
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Key developments in the Asia Pacific sea freight container market
In terms of ocean container throughput and volume growth, the Asia Pacific region continues to dominate the globe, largely due to the recent and sustained double-digit increases in exports from China. This country’s dominance of the Asia Pacific region looks set to continue, through several major container port developments....
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Where will the latest business cycle take freight forwarders?
Understanding the business model of freight forwarding − and the immediate prospects for the big forwarders.
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Logistics in the automotive sector. On the margins of a crisis.
The global car industry is in crisis and undergoing huge changes. So what are the implications for logistics in the automotive sector?
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The Indian logistics industry growing fast, but challenges remain
Despite India’s inadequate transport infrastructure, the Indian logistics industry continues to expand. A number of Indian companies established in shipping and other marine related activities, such as Essar Shipping, Ports and Logistics Ltd (ESPLL) and the Sical group, have expanded their logistics operations recently. The funding for the often substantial investments required for these projects is coming from overseas as well as Indian sources.
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Real time supply chain visibility - increasing for shippers and 3PLs
The last few years have seen rapid developments in real time supply chain visibility, with the main beneficiaries being high volume shippers, 3PLs and freight forwarders. Ti interviewed two US-based technology company executives, John Urban, President of GT Nexus, and Larry Trebesch, General Manager, China, at Savi Networks. They will both be speaking at Ti’s conference 'Global Distribution Strategies - Asia Pacific 2008'.
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Global Distribution Strategies - Asia Pacific sponsor Somero looks at raising flooring standards around the globe
Leading manufacturer of technologically advanced concrete leveling, contouring and placing equipment, Somero, has published a new case study which looks at the importance of constructing industrial warehousing with consistent flooring standards. Visit them at the forthcoming Global Distribution Strategies Asia Pacific conference to learn more about raising flooring standards around the globe.
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Asia Pacific Logistics Survey 2008
A whitepaper discussing the trends and developments highlighted by a major new survey on the Asia Pacific transport and logistics markets
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Exploring the Trans-Eurasian option
A container block train operated by Trans Eurasia Logistics (TEL), a joint venture between German rail operator Deutsche Bahn and Russian railway company RZD, is currently en route from Hamburg, northern Germany, to China, and due to arrive in Beijing and Shanghai in late November. It is the first commercial container train eastbound in that approximately 10,000km trade lane and will provide shippers with a viable alternative to ocean freight.
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Integrated logistics in China - overcoming the challenges
While the Chinese market is not new to global 3PLs, providing shippers with integrated contract logistics and value-added services within that country remains a challenge even for those with sophisticated networks and resources. However, as explained by a senior executive from Penske Logistics, there are also opportunities for 3PLs to overcome the hurdles.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Emerging Markets Logistics Index
Ti has developed an exclusive and unique new index comparing the world's major developing markets on a number of different metrics, by identifying 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. To find out which are the most attractive logistics markets in the developing world, download the FREE whitepaper by following the link.
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Transport Market Monitor
Road freight rates across Europe experienced a marked fall over the first quarter of 2010, despite the sector experiencing consistently higher demand for the past 12 months according to the ‘Transport Market Monitor’ produced by the freight exchange Transporeon and CapGemini.
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