Mega-ships have contributed to considerable over-capacity in the container shipping market. This has caused a slump in freight rates. Historically container shipping has enjoyed growth rates have exceeded average global GDP, circa by 9-10%. ITF/OECD estimate that in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis global trade rates will reduce in developed and developing economies to about 3% to 2050.The mega-ships and alliances business model has been the main driver behind consolidation in the container shipping market. Rationalisation has substantially reduced the frequency and range of services for shippers (by 36% in the period 2012-14, OECD 2015).
This webinar will discuss the mega-ship and mega alliances business model, including the impact on the maritime and logistics supply chain. The webinar will also explore whether existing competition and regulatory regimes are adequate to preserve competition on the world’s main trade routes.
Attendees will get an evidence-based assessment of the impact of mega-ships and alliances. shippers will receive best practice ideas about how they can remove the risks of associated with extended supply chain and delays.
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In this webinar, you’ll learn about inventory efficiency and its importance within the End to End Supply Chain. What does inventory efficiency actually mean? How can you define it, measure it and develop the appropriate ways of working to control it in your business? You’ll get answers to these questions using examples from different types of industries, demonstrating the universal need for an effective inventory efficiency program in your business.
After this webinar, you’ll have a better understanding of:
- What inventory efficiency is (and isn’t)
- The trade-offs between inventory and cost
- Proven ways of working and rules of engagement for your own inventory efficiency journey
Who Should Attend?
- Supply chain executives and managers
- Inventory planners and schedulers
- Replenishment and purcha