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Moving products and services efficiently from one place to another requires logistics management. The same supply-chain management strategy is used in global logistics-only the number of variables is amplified. One of the best definitions of business logistics is “the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the effective and efficient flow of goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption.” The word “logistics” dates back more than 100 years, though we tend to equate the term now to the modern processes and technologies that have expedited materials management and distribution. The advantages to developing effective global logistics are many: new revenue opportunities from new markets is the most obvious, but there may also be increased economies of scale, and lower cost sourcing for everything from components to labor. Centralizing global production is one of the best ways to lower per-unit costs and resource budgets. The challenge comes in establishing relationships with international supply-chain partners, and/or building a global sales organization. It’s not enough to put all the pieces in place; it must be done in a way that maintains quality control across longer transit distances and transit times, and that delivers products to the end user at a reasonable value. The longer the supply chain, the more vulnerable it might be to damage or delivery interruptions caused by weather, equipment failure or other obstructions. While global logistics can be modeled, analyzed, visualized, and optimized with sophisticated simulation software, this is a procedure that will always be more reliant on human resources than machines to get the job done.
C.H. Robinson Expands Border Logistics Network as U.S.–Mexico Trade Surges
C.H. Robinson is boosting its presence along the U.S.–Mexico border with a major expansion of warehousing and cross-docking capacity, reinforcing… Read More
U.S. Trade Tensions to Hit Euro Zone Harder in 2026, Business Survey Finds
A survey by BusinessEurope showed on Monday that European business sees a far greater impact in 2026 from U.S. tariffs… Read More
U.S. Port Fee Pause on China Sparks Sharp Industry Divide
The U.S. Trade Representative’s decision to suspend port fees targeting China’s maritime and shipbuilding sectors has split the shipping industry,… Read More
Shippers Reduce Inventories for First Time Since July 2024, Signaling Supply Chain Shift
According to a report from Yahoo Finance, the October release of the Logistics Managers Index (LMI) shows that, for the… Read More
China Agrees to Talks with Netherlands on Nexperia Chip Supply
Crisis Chinese officials have agreed to hold talks with their Dutch counterparts regarding the Nexperia crisis, which has thrown the… Read More
U.S. and China Agree to One-Year Pause on Port Fees Amid Trade Truce
The United States and China have agreed to suspend retaliatory port fees on each other’s vessels for one year, offering… Read More
Sustainable Finance Market to Surpass USD 35.72 Trillion by 2034 — The Green Revolution Reshaping Global Investments
The global sustainable finance market is entering a transformative decade, with projections indicating that it will exceed USD 35.72 trillion… Read More
The Global Supply Chain of Scents: How Fragrance Products Move from Factory to Consumer
The fragrance industry has quietly become one of the most dynamic sectors in global trade. What used to be a… Read More
Global Air Cargo Powerhouses: The 2024 Rankings and the Unexpected Contender in the Top 10
The global air cargo sector proved its resilience in 2024, overcoming economic headwinds, geopolitical tensions, and persistent supply chain disruptions…. Read More
Supreme Court Reviews Legality of Trump’s Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday confronted a defining question of presidential authority as justices from across the ideological spectrum… Read More
FAA to Reduce Air Traffic by 10% in 40 Markets
The Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning… Read More
Predictive Reliability Index: A Smarter Approach to Preventing Freight Pickup Failures
Featuring logistics innovations adopted by major retailers, manufacturers, and 3PLs including Walmart, Target, Home Depot, FedEx, and DHL Disclaimer: The… Read More
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