Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an updated news capsule follow-up relative to supply chain management and industry developments that we have shared previously on this blog. The company reported a cash balance of slightly over $325 million at the end of 2023. billion reported for 2022. billion, compared to $2.6

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 28, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report that further indicates that Amazon’s decentralized retail fulfillment realignment is ongoing and raising retail industry competitive stakes. This adds to the reported existing footprint of upwards of 413 million square feet of industrial space in North America reported at the end of 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2024

According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal , the company has been leveraging strong demand for refrigerated warehousing since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Billion Michigan based Lineage Logistics LLC , which describes itself as “ the world’s largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT ,” reportedly raised $4.4

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights past comments from Akio Toyoda, former CEO and now Chairman of Toyota Motor , and now the potential realization of what he predicted. We cited a published Reuters report indicating that: “ Ford’s decision to pause work on a $3.5 billion Michigan battery production facility.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This action represents a reported 77 percent premium to the company’s closing stock price on November 22, 2022, the last full trading day prior to media reports involving a potential transaction. The announcement further coincides with Coupa Software’s report of fiscal third quarter financial performance.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 30, 2020

What does this mean for trade and manufacturing in North America? The North American Auto Industry. of the material used to make the vehicle produced in North America. The new agreement raises that number to 75% which would reduce the amount of materials purchased from competing countries like Germany and Japan.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

These three headlines from Transport Topics and Food Shippers of America magazine tell the story of one of the most important challenges facing shippers in North America leading into 2018. The bellwether metric – spot rates – are pegging the meter. Here’s the story and the solution to the mounting challenge.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 27, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news. Raleigh, North Carolina based First Citizens , is ranked as the 30 th largest U.S. This move, estimated to represent upwards of 2.5

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Unleashed

JANUARY 18, 2021

Typical firms will use nutraceutical software to support their own manufacturing, or to manage the process via contract manufacturers – handling purchasing, distribution, and sales and marketing in-house. Beyond rising domestic demand, exports to the likes of North America and China are expected to support revenue growth.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2022

Here are several tips and pointers on how to keep the cost down! Note: The costs shown are verified by what your legal residence is listed under, not where you’ve purchased your vehicle. Initial Cost For Your Used Vehicle. The initial cost to purchase a new vehicle in Florida is 10 percent lower than the national average.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of February 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which appear to indicate some stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The reported 50 value for February was up 0.9

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Procurement sourcing and tail spend solutions provider Fairmarkit announced the completion of a $35.6 This provider describes itself as an AI- enabled procurement Cloud platform built for the sourcing of lower-dollar, non-strategic purchases, commonly referred to as “ tail spend.” Fairmarkit Announces $35.6 All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

For those who are new to reading the Supply Chain Shaman blog, let me begin my analysis with a disclaimer. The current company is stronger in North America than Europe. Barloworld, a South African software provider, was attempting to enter the North American market. It is synonymous with the LLamasoft brand. I mpact #2.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2022

EV producer Tesla reported a setback in quarter over quarter vehicle production and delivery performance. The EV auto maker reported quarterly deliveries amounted to 254,695 cars in Q2. That delivery number compared with the 310,048 reported deliveries in the first quarter of this year. Volkswagen.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2023

The global automaker has previously indicated a strategy to establish regionally based EV supply networks to support the major markets of Europe , China , and North America. Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2022

Online commerce platform provider Shopify , often compared to Amazon in the ability to support small and mid-sized businesses create and maintain an online shipping presence, announced thi9s week its intent to acquire end-to-end online logistics San Francisco based fulfillment provider Deliverr for a reported $2.1

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Locus

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Not only this, 62% of online shoppers in the US say delivery speed is what makes for a good purchase experience. percent in North America in 2022. Data analytics solution: Leveraging a logistic solution that provides insights post every delivery to make future deliveries better. Talk to our experts! Schedule Demo.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Survey insights reveal that 90% of retail buyers say a supplier’s ability to deliver on time impacts their purchasing behavior of that brand. Ninety-three percent of buyers report having anywhere from four to 20 product choices within a given category – so there’s nothing keeping them from booting a brand that doesn’t offer this.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. It is worth noting that North America has a much higher emission intensity than sub-Saharan Africa, despite Africa being significantly larger and housing more countries. In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring green and sustainable raw materials.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2021

Robots are the future of automation and Amazon is on top of it with their purchase of Kiva. They’ve built Amazon Robotics from this purchase and have since grown their robots in 2020 to 45,000 and counting. Amazon has 175 fulfillment centers all over the world, 75 fulfillment centers, and 25 sortation centers in North America.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Think about your most recent purchase. This sequence of events involves many moving parts, including purchasing, packaging, shipping, and transporting materials to distributors to sell to the end customer. Customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. Returns and exchanges. To help support new customer trends (e.g. Series B Funding: $75.5M

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore how Amazon does it all. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery. Business Solutions: Amazon Business – Marketplace offering tailored products and tools for businesses, including bulk purchasing and business pricing.

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BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2019

That’s why she’s leading a transformative workforce management initiative to empower Starbucks partners (employees) around the world through mobile-friendly and dynamic shift scheduling, with real-time visibility, live reporting, compliance and more. Ensuring a differentiated, positive experience for customers and partners alike.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2016

And this week, Reuters reported that Walmart is “six to nine months from beginning to use drones to check warehouse inventories in the United States.” The company demonstrated the use of drones to reporters this week at one of its distribution centers. Forklifts, meet your new co-workers, the drones!

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 24, 2023

Supply Chain Matters updates readers on a prior blog indicating the Volkswagen AG will invest in a large scale battery production facility to be located in in Canada. Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The last mile delivery market size in North America is expected to grow by USD 59.81 Technavio, Last Mile Delivery Market in North America by Service and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2021-2025, Jan 2021. . The growth in e-commerce purchases has increased the demand for returns through the same channel.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2017

billion acquisition of Whole Foods formally went through in August, the changes began, from cutting costs to internal restructuring. According to a report by alternative data intelligence firm Thasos Group, which analyzed mobile phone location data, Whole Foods’ foot traffic climbed 17 percent year-over-year the week of price cuts.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. View all Infosys blogs. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Human Resources.

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Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Freightera’s CEO, Eric Beckwitt Gives His Predictions on The Trends in Sustainability in 2024. Deglobalization will accelerate, and reshoring and localization of manufacturing will continue 2023 has seen a severe freight recession, especially in North America, with significant overcapacity and declining rates for ocean shipping as well.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

In this blog post, we’ve compiled a list of over 100 supply chain crisis statistics to help you stay informed and build a more agile, resilient supply chain. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Chain Store Age ).

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

The shutdown resulted from a federal investigation following four cases of infant bacterial infections in babies who consumed formula from the plant, with the FDA reporting two deaths. The CDC typically receives reports of 2-4 infant infections per year. Image source: MTL Blog. Image source: Sturgis Journal.

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JDA software

MAY 10, 2019

That’s why she’s leading a transformative workforce management initiative to empower Starbucks’ 300,000 partners around the world through mobile-friendly and dynamic shift scheduling, partner “borrowing,” real-time visibility, live reporting, compliance and more. Ensuring a differentiated, positive experience for every customer.

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The Lean Supply Chain

JULY 7, 2015

While yard tractors carry out their regular duties, attached GPS-enabled RFID readers recognize trailers by the tags, and report the location data in real time. RTLS also enables management to monitor yard operations’ key performance indicators (KPIs) based on quantifiable productivity metrics measured by the actions of the yard trucks.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides readers with our news capsule update, specifically the latest updates in ongoing supply chain developments that we have highlighted in prior blogs. West Coast ports, and data related to increased adoption of robotics for North America production needs. Patience is Waning in U.S. East and Gulf Ports.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides highlights of an announced tentative labor contract agreement between UPS and the Teamsters union, along with some implications. This contract is characterized as the single largest private-sector collective bargaining agreement in North America. more per hour in 2023, and $7.50

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Locus

APRIL 6, 2023

The North America logistics market is poised to make the leap from a whopping $1.4 Advanced analytics: Locus’ data analytics solution transforms post-execution data into actionable insights, displayed on dashboards, to continually enhance future deliveries. triillion in 2022 to $1.6 trillion by 2028, clocking a 2.4%

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