Supply Chain by the Numbers for March 14, 2019
Supply Chain Digest
MARCH 13, 2019
Walmart Ups Chargeback Standards Again, Massive New Fuel Tax Proposed in Michigan, US Store Closings at Torrid Pace in 2019, US Moves Past Saudi Arabia in Fuel Exports
The CPG Supply Chain with Mike Neme
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 5, 2021
Mike earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Communications from Central Michigan University. Top Freight Brokerage Firms of 2019. About Hook Logistics. Hook Logistics is a 3rd Party logistics (3PL) firm that provides quality fulfillment services at transparent, fair rates. Key Takeaways: The CPG Supply Chain.
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National Logistics Day™ 2022
Enterra Insights
JUNE 28, 2022
One company that took advantage of the National Calendar Day service was Logistics Plus, who, in 2019, decided “to register June 28th as the first and only ‘National Logistics Day’ in the U.S. ” Michigan State University, 30 October 2020. [3] with National Day Calendar — a national holiday registration company.”[1]
Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 28, 2023
These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Marijuana is legal, at least from a state perspective, in 21 states as of this writing.
Guest blog: With the Truck Driver Shortage, How Many More Drivers will be Enough?
CH Robinson Transportfolio
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
To help offer perspective, we took this question to Jason Miller, associate professor of supply chain management at Michigan State University. Our relationships with research firms and universities like Michigan State, combined with C.H. The answer is not simple and involves research and analysis across a number of factors.
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Predict and Prevent Freight Damage with Ilya Preston
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
PAXAFE – a venture-backed C-Corp – is a graduate of gener8tor Accelerator, was a 2019 Accelerate Michigan startup competition finalist and a 2020 ACORD InsurTech Challenge finalist, and is a top 20 Wisconsin startup to watch in 2020 and 2021.
Supply Chain by the Numbers for Dec. 19, 2019
Supply Chain Digest
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Amazon to Rule the Parcel World, Boeing Production Stoppage to Hit Overally Economy, Ford Investing in Factories and Jobs in Michigan, US Truckload Rates Fall Again in December
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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 6, 2023
These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Marijuana is legal, at least from a state perspective, in 21 states as of this writing.
Michigan, It’s Time to Bring Out Your Dirndl or Lederhosen!
3PL Insights
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Frankenmuth, Michigan is celebrating its 30 th Oktoberfest this year. Cities around the world, like Frankenmuth, Michigan, also hold Oktoberfest celebrations that mimic the Munich event. Oktoberfest in Michigan. Frankenmuth – Michigan’s Little Bavaria – is the home for Michigan’s official Oktoberfest.
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Michigan, It’s Time to Bring Out Your Dirndl or Lederhosen!
3PL Insights
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Frankenmuth, Michigan is celebrating its 30 th Oktoberfest this year. Cities around the world, like Frankenmuth, Michigan, also hold Oktoberfest celebrations that mimic the Munich event. Oktoberfest in Michigan. Frankenmuth – Michigan’s Little Bavaria – is the home for Michigan’s official Oktoberfest.
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Jason Miller Blog 2: Will Intel’s investments make a dent in our dependence on foreign semiconductors?
NC State SCRC
JANUARY 29, 2022
To answer this question, my colleague Jason Miller at Michigan State University did a few calculations, and used bit of guess-work and a few assumptions, which gives us a pretty good idea. billion in 2012 and assuming 2019 was the same, that puts 2021’s demand at ~$68.5 Employment in March 2020 was 103 thousand, down from 229.5
Patrick Swaney, Evans’ VP of Human Resources Featured in WSJ
3PL Insights
JULY 15, 2021
Still, claims remain elevated compared with the pre-pandemic average of 218,000 in 2019. He hopes to see more applicants once enhanced benefits end in Michigan in September. New claims and benefits payments have trended downward in recent months, largely reflecting a strengthening economy.
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Two less-obvious reasons why trucking capacity has remained so tight
CH Robinson Transportfolio
JANUARY 26, 2022
So we invited Jason Miller, associate professor of supply chain management at Michigan State University, to offer his perspective on the current state of trucking capacity. My index of for-hire truck transportation demand suggests that freight demand in 2021 was 1% below 2018 levels and similar to 2019.
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National Decency Day 2023
Enterra Insights
MAY 11, 2023
Undeterred, Cholnoky established National Decency Day in 2019. Roach, “ Decency and Difference ,” Michigan Publishing/University of Michigan Press, 2019. [2] 7] Bill Boulding, “ For Leaders, Decency Is Just as Important as Intelligence ,” Harvard Business Review, 16 July 2019. 4] Gordon B.
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What’s the outlook for inflation and supply chain relief in 2022? (Jason Miller Blog #3)
NC State SCRC
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
This is based on some recent collaborative work with Professor Jason Miller from Michigan State University, who developed a new supply chain pressures index, which was based on a post from the Cleveland Fed [1] , going back to Q1 2004. It also shows drops in 2016 (when output was weak) as well as in 2019 (which was soft relative to 2018).
What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?
AB&R
JANUARY 10, 2019
It’s one of our top six trends we’re following in 2019, and we have decades of experience in this area. By the way, AB&R® will attend the GS1 Connect Conference June 19 – 21, 2019 at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. “What are your customer, partner, regulatory, and vendor expectations?”. Connecticut.
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A Brief History of the Founding of the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative (SCRC)
NC State SCRC
JUNE 8, 2019
The following is a transcript of the speech I gave to individuals who attended our SCRC 20th Anniversary Event this past April 2019. It covers a bit about what motivates our team and how this organization evolved to what it is today… In 1999, I came to NC State, leaving the cold north of Michigan State behind me.
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Upheaval in Retail Changes the Scene for Suppliers
Elementum
JULY 25, 2017
Undoubtedly, this is part of Walmart’s strategy to compete against Amazon by expanding its e-commerce and retail businesses, following its recent acquisitions of Shoebuy (an online retailer of footwear, clothing and accessories) and Moosejaw (a Michigan-based retailer of outdoor related items.).
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Hurricane Season Brings New Risks to Pandemic-stressed Supply Chain Chains
Enterra Insights
JUNE 22, 2020
The third named storm, Cristobal, soaked areas from southeast Louisiana to north Florida and south Georgia, then became only the fourth tropical storm to track into Wisconsin or its adjacent Lake Michigan waters in more than 100 years of records. The second named storm, Bertha, made landfall an hour after it formed.
Ten Supply Chain Predictions for 2023
NC State SCRC
JANUARY 1, 2023
My colleague Jason Miller from Michigan State is an expert at navigating the many different publicly available government database, and interpreting the tea leaves. Data below from three series from the BLS PPI program obtained from FRED (with call codes after the labels), all set such that 100 = January 2019.
Coronavirus Highlights Fragility of Global Supply Networks
Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
CNN Business quoted Kristin Dziczek , vice president of a Michigan automotive think tank as saying, “ It’s difficult to say when it will start to bite here […] All automakers have a supply chain war room going on right now to determine what they can be doing. million units. Most of these – around 4.8 Most of these – around 4.8
The Christmas Tree Supply Chain!
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Pickyourownchristmastree.org states that in 2019 over 26 million new trees were purchased in the U.S., the majority of trees are grown in Oregon, followed by North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Washington. It was also popularized in England and the rest of Europe in the 19th century. In the U.S.
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Ivalua Sees Accelerating Momentum with Another Record Year in 2018
ivalua
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
12, 2019 — Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced another record year. 2019 revenue is expected to continue to grow rapidly and exceed $100M. Growth driven by new customer acquisition, regional expansion and continued customer success. REDWOOD CITY, Feb.
Automotive landscape: How APIs and hybrid integration drive business
Axway
JULY 4, 2019
Executive Briefing and Golf Event at TPC Michigan, Thursday, June 27, 2019. Dearborn, MI. We met with technology and business leaders of major Fortune 500 companies including leading automotive manufacturers for a roundtable discussion of the future of APIs and …
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New Report Reveals 5 Trends Reshaping Government Procurement
ivalua
AUGUST 28, 2019
27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — States are becoming more data-driven and value-focused in their purchasing. Leading states include Michigan, Georgia, Massachusetts, Ohio and New York. National survey of state procurement officials finds states are moving toward a more modern approach to buying. WASHINGTON, Aug.
Congratulations Professor June Huh, Fields Medal Awardee 2022
Enterra Insights
JULY 6, 2022
at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in 2014. “Huh has received numerous other awards for his work, including the New Horizons in Mathematics Prize from the Breakthrough Prize Foundation (2019) and a Clay Research Fellowship (2014). . under Mircea Musta??
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The Digital Twin is the Next Big Technology Enabler
Requis
JUNE 12, 2020
Much later, in 2002, Michael Grieves of the University of Michigan used the concept of “mirrored systems” for a product lifecycle management course , and coined the term “digital twin” in a 2011 book on the topic. In recent years, digital technology has advanced, and data collection and processing has become easier and more cost effective.
Supply Chain Lessons Executives Learned from the Baby Formula Shortage
Elementum
JUNE 7, 2022
In 2019, the fallout from Brexit was beginning to snarl supply chains. Baby formula is a highly consolidated market with only three major players: Reckitt / Mead Johnson (makers of Enfamil); Nestle/Gerber (Good Start); and Abbott Nutrition (Similac). In our view, it’s high time for this recognition to break through.
The Disruption of AI: Part II
QAD
JUNE 15, 2023
Microsoft first invested $1B in OpenAI in 2019 and I have experienced advancements in the capabilities of Microsoft Word, haven’t you? Microsoft and AI I would imagine we can expect tools like Microsoft Excel to incorporate ChatGPT into advanced versions. That would keep Microsoft at the top of the spreadsheet food chain.
DELMIAWORKS Customer Intertech Plastics Inc. is Named Plastics News Processor of the Year
IQMS
MARCH 2, 2020
was named the PN Processor of the Year for 2019 while Diversified Plastics Inc. The manufacturer, which is headquartered in Saline, Michigan, has factories in Saline and Warren, Michigan, as well as Monterrey, Mexico. Recognizing double-digit growth, MMI made the 2019 Inc. There, Intertech Plastics Inc.
Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Zipline Logistics
MAY 19, 2020
Volume increases started mid-last week and have steadily climbed since then, exceeding 2019 levels. According to an article published in FreightWaves , “ Tender volumes are racing to the upside and are tracking positive year-over-year in May, albeit off of a depressed 2019 comparison. Michigan ? . Partially Open? .
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Cruise on Down to Woodward Avenue this Weekend
3PL Insights
AUGUST 14, 2019
It is held annually on the third Saturday in August in Metro Detroit, Michigan. In August of 1995, Nelson House and a few volunteers wanted to raise money for a youth soccer field in Ferndale, Michigan. Chevrolet will have a variety of displays in Birmingham – one of which will showcase the new 2019 Corvette Stingray.
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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins
Zipline Logistics
MAY 5, 2020
The ISM I ndex contracted in April after going up in January from its low at the EOY 2019. Michigan . Some of Michigan’s stay-at-home order was relaxed at the end of April. Shippers should check with supply chain partners when doing business in Michigan. . This pullback indicates a slowdown in production. .
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Then to Now: 90 Years of Logistics History
3PL Insights
JANUARY 21, 2019
As of 2019, Evans Distribution Systems has been in business, providing logistics solutions for 90 years. Within the first year of business, the Ambassador Bridge that connects Michigan to Canada was opened. The history of an industry is shaped by the businesses that innovate. and Canada. and Canada.
Christmas 2021
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 24, 2021
Steven Melnyk, a professor of supply chain and operations management at Michigan State University, told Nguyen, “This year, Christmas will be very different. According to PNC analysts, the total cost of giving the twelve days of Christmas gifts last year plunged dramatically (down nearly 60% from 2019).
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Gaining Big Insights from Big Data
Enterra Insights
JUNE 17, 2019
Page ( @Scott_E_Page ), a professor of complex systems, political science and economics at the University of Michigan, many companies view large data sets as a “hairball of data.”[1] Page, “ How to Get the Best Results from Big Data Analysis ,” Knowledge@Wharton , 20 February 2019. [2] According to Scott E.
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ELDs Add to Pressure on Driver Pay and Truckload Costs
DAT Solutions
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
He anticipates 10% truckload rate increases on the contract side in both 2018 and 2019, with commensurate pay increases for the drivers. The mandate is forcing drivers and carriers to be more honest with each other about available hours, according to Anthony Rasak, who leads the brokerage division at Michigan’s TOP Worldwide.
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Have You Met Our Interns?
3PL Insights
AUGUST 27, 2019
Now going into her senior year at Western Michigan University, she is majoring in human resource management. You’ll be surprised what you are capable of.”. Ariel Wesenberg, Human Resources Intern. Ariel interned in the human resources department this summer. Ariel was exposed to the holistic view of the human resources lifecycle. “It
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Procurement Leadership Program can help individuals market the real value of procurement to the enterprise
NC State SCRC
OCTOBER 8, 2019
Gene Richter is widely known as one of the world’s true procurement gurus, and I was privileged to have known him when he came to speak several times at Michigan State during the 1992-1999 period when I was there. Richter Foundation.
Halloween 2021 Predictions
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Richard Nguyen, a Digital Marketer at Magestore.com, writes, “In general, since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic at the end of 2019, Halloween participation rates have decreased significantly. So what are the experts saying about this Halloween? Halloween Predictions. Witches, fly carefully!”
How to Promote from Within: Featuring Manuel Torres
3PL Insights
AUGUST 18, 2020
In November 2019, Manuel was promoted to Operations Manager at our Fort Street location. Two years later, Manuel was given the opportunity to oversee Fanuc’s inventory and became Evans’ inventory control specialist. In addition, he was tasked with checking orders and managing non-conforming material. How does he measure success?
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How the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement Affects Ecommerce Shops
ShipBob
OCTOBER 4, 2019
As of October 1, 2019, there are 23 member states that fully comply with the provisions of the SSUTA: Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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Los Angeles port bottlenecks don’t have any short-term fixes.
NC State SCRC
OCTOBER 30, 2021
Jason Miller from Michigan State University notes that the COVID-19 pandemic heavily affected the mixture of freight and, in particular, has resulted in more consumer-oriented freight but less industrial freight. more than 2019 levels based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ real durable goods less motor vehicle and parts expenditures data.
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55 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts You Should Follow on Social
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 30, 2022
She has received many accolades including the 2021, 2020 & 2019 Supply & Demand Chain Executive “Pro to Know,” and the “People’s Choice 2020 Global Woman in Supply Chain Leader,” to name a few. . Mr. Wolfers is a professor of economics & public policy at the University of Michigan.
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