GCC--World
Bank
LPI
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2007
Score/Rank
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2010
Score/Rank
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2012
Score/Rank
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2014
Score/Rank
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Bahrain
|
3.15/36
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3.37/32
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3.05/48
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3.08/52
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Kuwait
|
2.99/44
|
3.28/36
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2.83/70
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3.01/56
|
Oman
|
2.92/48
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2.84/60
|
2.89/62
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3.00/59
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Qatar
|
2.98/46
|
2.95/55
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3.32/33
|
3.52/29
|
Saudi
Arabia
|
3.02/41
|
3.22/40
|
3.18/37
|
3.15/49
|
United
Arab Emirates
|
3.73/20
|
3.63/24
|
3.78/17
|
3.54/27
|
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Thursday, April 10, 2014
GCC AND LOGISTICS RANKINGS
Here are the World Bank Logistics Performance Index scores and rankings for the 6 countries of the GCC. WB ranks 160 countries. Interesting too as there are investment efforts and plans to be logistics hubs. There are needs for improvement and for competitive differentiation.
GRANULAR AND SUPPLY CHAINS AND 3PLs
Granularity identification can be an effective tool for supply chains and for 3PLs.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
These two quotes seem to fit many supply chains and the company execs--
Nothing can come of nothing
Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.
Nothing can come of nothing
Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Read the article on inventory management and supply chain management-- http://www.ltdmgmt.com/inventory1102.asp
CONTAINER LINES AND SUPPLY CHAINS
More proof of how container lines are negatively impacting supply chains and creating supply chain performance erosion -- http://theloadstar.co.uk/container-line-reliability-hits-time-low/?utm_source=The+Loadstar+daily+email&utm_campaign=4413999ce6-Loadstar_9th_April4_9_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c4570e43d4-4413999ce6-125885805
THAILAND AS LOGISTICS HUB
The reasons mentioned are not enought for Thailand to be what it takes to be a logistics hub. http://supplychains.com/is-thailand-ready-to-be-aseans-logistics-hub-2/?utm_content=bufferba6b9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
SUPPLY CHAIN CYCLE TIME
Long, uncontrolled cycle time is the enemy of supply chain performance. Compress cycle time for improved operations and reduced costs.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
How much of SCM work is reactionary that draws and distracts attention and resources from accomplishing what should be done?
Monday, April 7, 2014
STRATEGY FOR 3PLs AND LOGISTICS SERVICE PROVIDERS
Read about strategy and execution for 3PLs and Logistics Service Providers--
CONTAINER CHASSIS
FROM AMERICAN SHIPPER--
MOL to stop supplying chassis for store-door moves
MOL (America) said it will stop supplying chassis for store-door moves (where a container is delivered to a consignee or shipper's place of business rather than a marine terminal) effective May 1.
In an advisory to customers, MOL said, "truck carriers will be responsible for making their own arrangements to use proper, road legal chassis equipment when picking up and delivering MOL containers."
It said it believes drayage companies, "will be able to achieve more efficient use of the chassis than under the traditional approach used in the United States."
In recent years, many other container carriers have made similar changes in order to reduce expenses and liabilities associated with maintaining chassis.
MOL said that in order to make the change in policy "a success for our customers as well as truck carriers, MOL will introduce a billing process that rewards truck carriers that can pick up and deliver containers promptly to MOL customers.
"MOL will accept an equipment return surcharge from truck carriers for all import/export store-door containers being picked up or delivered to MOL customers, as well as an ERS when performing empty container reposition activity. The ERS amount is determined by the geographic region in which the equipment was moved, and by type: import/export/empty."
MOL to stop supplying chassis for store-door moves
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Monday, April 07, 2014
By Chris Dupin
MOL (America) said it will stop supplying chassis for store-door moves (where a container is delivered to a consignee or shipper's place of business rather than a marine terminal) effective May 1.In an advisory to customers, MOL said, "truck carriers will be responsible for making their own arrangements to use proper, road legal chassis equipment when picking up and delivering MOL containers."
It said it believes drayage companies, "will be able to achieve more efficient use of the chassis than under the traditional approach used in the United States."
In recent years, many other container carriers have made similar changes in order to reduce expenses and liabilities associated with maintaining chassis.
MOL said that in order to make the change in policy "a success for our customers as well as truck carriers, MOL will introduce a billing process that rewards truck carriers that can pick up and deliver containers promptly to MOL customers.
"MOL will accept an equipment return surcharge from truck carriers for all import/export store-door containers being picked up or delivered to MOL customers, as well as an ERS when performing empty container reposition activity. The ERS amount is determined by the geographic region in which the equipment was moved, and by type: import/export/empty."
Sunday, April 6, 2014
SUPPLY CHAIN RISK
Interesting, from Forbes, on #SupplyChain risk -- http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertbowman/2014/04/01/disaster-looms-why-todays-global-supply-chains-are-at-risk/
LOGISTICS HUB / PARK
How many logistics hubs / parks are built because -- if you build it, they will come? But they do not come.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
3PL / LOGISTICS SERVICE PROVIDER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
For 3PLs and logistics service providers, is there a relationship between business gained with low price bids and customer retention problems?
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Many firms do not know their inventory turns, in total, by ABC, by product category, by market segment or other measure. And they have too much inventory.
SUPPLY CHAIN CYCLE TIME COMPRESSION
Long and variable time are the biggest enemies of #SupplyChains and company margins. Cycle time compression should be mandatory.
OMAN LOGISTICS HUB
Interesting project. How will it overcome the position of the UAE as the apparent logistics hub for the GCC? http://main.omanobserver.om/?p=68880
Friday, April 4, 2014
JAMAICA LOGISTICS HUB
Interesting story for #Jamaica's #LogisticsHub -- http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20140223/focus/focus2.html
The situation is fixable, if....
The situation is fixable, if....
TRANSPACIFIC GRI
In case you missed it, here are the container lines plans for the May 1 general rate increase for the transpacific eastbound--
http://www.worldtradewt100.com/articles/90173-steamship-lines-announce-may-gris
http://www.worldtradewt100.com/articles/90173-steamship-lines-announce-may-gris
MEGA SHIPS
Just imagine what would be happening if and when the Virginia port handles mega ships and impact on trade and supply chains--
http://www.americanshipper.com/main/ASD/56925.aspx
http://www.americanshipper.com/main/ASD/56925.aspx
TOP COUNTRIES FOR ENABLING TRADE
Top 10 countries for enabling trade, from the World Economic Forum -- http://forumblog.org/2014/04/10-countries-best-for-enabling-trade/?sf2428472=1#map
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