North America Supply Chains Imperiled by Canada Rail Strike Vote
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 1, 2024
The two rail giants account for nearly 90% of the industry’s revenues and more than three-quarters of overall tonnage carried by the sector.
Volkswagen Selects Canada for North America Battery Production
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 15, 2023
Supply Chain Matters continues to highlight announcements being made by global auto manufacturers regarding supply network moves to support domestic and regional EV production and supply network needs. Global automotive maker Volkswagen announced this week its decision to construct a battery production plant in Canada.
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Understanding the Canadian Logistics Landscape with Dean Duffin
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 22, 2024
Dean is Co-founder and CEO of Linear Logistics , one of Canada’s fastest growing full-service third-party logistics companies. They grew from a duo to a team of over 40 logistics professionals across operations in multiple locations across Canada. At Linear, customer satisfaction remains paramount.
Stord Acquires ProPack, Nutrition and Supplement Fulfillment Leader with Temperature-Controlled Warehouses across North America
Stord
APRIL 5, 2024
This strategic acquisition further expands Stord's fulfillment network throughout the US and Canada, and strengthens its ability to provide comprehensive and tailored supply chain physical and digital solutions to its customers. We are thrilled to join forces with ProPack," said Sean Henry, Co-Founder and CEO of Stord.
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Ferguson’s Commitment to Supply Chain Excellence Drives Customer Satisfaction
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 29, 2024
Michael Jacobs, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Ferguson PLC In 2022, I wrote an article called The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of. Ferguson has an extensive and complex supply chain. We have 10 regional distribution centers in the United States and we have one in Canada.
The Grocery & Produce Supply Chain with John Gillespie
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
John Gillespie and Joe Lynch discuss the grocery & produce supply chain. Offering FTL, LTL, and intermodal solutions, MegaCorp boasts a vast network of vetted carriers across North America, ensuring efficient deliveries. Focus on partnerships: Committed to building long-term, strategic relationships with customers.
Will Trucking Challenges Transform JITS in North America?
QAD
OCTOBER 22, 2019
As the trucking industry experiences rising industry change, just-in-time-sequence (JITS) supply chains are starting to feel the effects. Trucking Challenges in North America. But why just in North America? Automotive retail sales models in North America are also disparate compared to places like Europe.
Added Information to Report of Volkswagen Battery Plant Investment in Canada
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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The DHL Supply Chain with Scott Sureddin
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
The DHL Supply Chain with Scott Sureddin. Scott Sureddin and Joe Lynch discuss the DHL Supply Chain. Scott is the CEO of DHL Supply Chain , the largest contract logistics company in the world and North America. Scott Sureddin is the CEO North America, DHL Supply Chain.
The Top 100 Logistics Companies with Seth Clevenger
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 14, 2023
Despite a challenging economic environment and less favorable market conditions, the largest third-party logistics companies in North America continued to grow last year. Shippers have replenished their inventories after struggling with supply chain bottlenecks during the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update September 18 2023
Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an updated news capsule follow-up relative to major supply chain management and industry developments that we have shared previously on this blog. Companies included in this capsule update are Pratt & Whitney , Flexport , and Volkswagen AG.
How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024?
Resilinc
MARCH 5, 2024
Navigate the top climate change issues set to impact the supply chain in 2024. As temperatures continue to rise, the intersection of climate change and supply chain resilience demands increased attention from businesses worldwide. 2023 was the warmest year on record.
E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index Reveals Notably Improved Cross-Ocean Transit Time for Global Freight Deliveries
E2open
JANUARY 19, 2023
NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, today released the Q4 2022 edition of its Ocean Shipping Index, a quarterly report that offers data-driven insights to better manage the movement of goods around the globe and on key lanes between Asia, North America, and Europe.
The Toilet Paper Supply Chain!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 17, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Coronavirus Exposes Global Supply Chain Fragility! In light of the current situation we thought it was time to learn more about the Toilet Paper Supply Chain. The majority of toilet paper sold in North America is manufactured in North America.
The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 18, 2022
Michael Jacobs, Senior Vice President Supply Chain, Ferguson. Mr. Jacobs is the senior vice president for supply chain at Ferguson. While nominally a distributor, “supply chain management is our core competency. In particular, Ferguson’s supply chain is built for speed and to provide high service levels.
This Week in Supply Chain Tech- January 19 2024
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 19, 2024
Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech column has had a brisk start in our 2024 postings, and we have added this supplemental posting. In our initial 2024 posting last week, we highlighted two acquisitions related to supply chain technology providers. governmental agencies to include U.S.
Will Reshoring Solve Supply Chain Woes?
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 2, 2022
Current supply chain snarls, often associated with overseas factories and logjammed ports, have made manufacturing reshoring a hot topic. ”[1] On the other hand, Lora Cecere ( @lcecere ), founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights, cautions that the answer to whether reshoring will solve supply chain challenges is not that easy.
Success in Canada Demands a Uniquely Canadian Logistics Strategy
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
businesses had begun to realize it was time to move some of their manufacturing out of China, and back home to North America. Home Depot, Polaris, Victoria's Secret and Carter's are among the companies that announced plans — pre-pandemic — to return a portion of their manufacturing to North America.
This Week in Logistics News (February 25 – March 4)
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 3, 2023
It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women’s Day on March 8, and during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0 The company’s Supply Chain 3.0
2022 Green Energy Trends in North America and the Future of Transportation and the Green Economy
Freightera
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt Shares His Insights on the Current Green Energy Trends in North America. Current global events have shed light on how fragile supply chains are. Europe has been leading with this trend, but Canada is catching up, especially with creating policies that support a circular economy. .
Freight Market Snapshot: Houthi Attacks in Red Sea and Suez Canal News Updates
Freightos
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The Suez Canal is the shortest route for container traffic from Asia to the Mediterranean and Europe, and is also used for some volumes from the Far East or Southern Asia to North America. As frequently happens in supply chains, this could have a potential knock-on effect.
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Using AI to Gain a Competitive Advantage with Matt Parry & Kevin Coomes
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 27, 2023
About Werner Enterprises Werner Enterprises delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. has invested 110,000+ man-hours in R&D and serves 125+ customers in North America. With 2022 revenues of $3.3 Greenscreens.ai
Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-up- February 13, 2023
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.
E2open Wins Gold in 12th Annual Best in Biz Awards
E2open
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Connected supply chain SaaS platform is a multiple award-winner for Enterprise Service of the Year and Most Innovative Service of the Year AUSTIN, Texas – Dec. We believe our connected platform is not only a differentiator for our clients’ businesses, but it is also their advantage in operating world-class, end-to-end supply chains.”
Breaking Supply Chain News- Panasonic Plans an Additional EV Battery Production Facility in the U.S.
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 26, 2022
These developments come five years after Panasonic began production of lithium-ion batteries at Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) , referred to as Tesla’s Gigafactory , in Sparks, Nevada. . Part of Broader North America Based EV Supply Network Investments. All rights reserved. .
Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- May 12 2023
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 12, 2023
The Supply Chain Matters blog features our May 12, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis capsule of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news. in Lithium Supply Tie-Up U.S. America-centric is a big differentiator for us with customers, with investors.”
Extreme weather’s impact on supply chains
Resilinc
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The disruption has cut off a major trade route for Canada’s exports of minerals, wood fiber, food products, and other products to Asia, and it has created a supply chain nightmare for Canadian manufacturers. “We The post Extreme weather’s impact on supply chains appeared first on Resilinc.
This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8)
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 8, 2022
Chipotle’s push for humane chicken delayed amid tight supplies. Mexican factories gain in supply chain revamps. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. Ongoing global supply chain disruptions have many companies shifting supply chain strategies.
Rail 101 with Ian Jefferies
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 2, 2022
America’s freight railroads operate the safest, most efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sound freight transportation system in the world — and at the Association of American Railroads (AAR) we are committed to keeping it that way. Working with elected officials and leaders in Washington, D.C.
Editor’s Pick: NAFTA and Mexican Free Trade – Aiding Our Neighbor to the South
Talking Logistics
MARCH 21, 2017
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. However, this would be an economic mistake for North America.
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Ford Motor Moves Deeper Into Supply Network Vertical Integration
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 23, 2023
Other supply agreements include Canada based Nemaska Lithium for upwards of 13,000 tons of lithium hydroxide annually with Ford reportedly becoming the first customer for this supplier, backed by Livent Corp. Clearly, Ford is not the only EV producer to pursue supply chain vertical integration. Inflation Reduction Act.
COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict Global Supply Chain News Capsule March 23 2022
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 23, 2022
In this Supply Chain Matters March 23 rd edition of our COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict News Capsule, we provide updates to ongoing industry supply chain developments and disruptions of concern to our reading audience. Included in this update are the following updates: Canadian Pacific Railway Work Stoppage Eased.
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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-up: Regulator Approves Canadian Pacific Merger with KCS and Added Rivian Development
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 16, 2023
Supply Chain Matters provides a news capsule follow-up to previous commentaries and developments that we have provided to readers. As we highlighted on Supply Chain Matters at the time , a back and forth bidding war occurred with CN making a final sweetened offer to take the acquisition away from an announced deal with CP Rail.
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Do You Have a Proactive Supply Chain Design or a Reactive One?
Talking Logistics
JUNE 6, 2017
Every supply chain has a central purpose, regardless of size or industry: getting materials from their point of origin to the place they’re needed as quickly and inexpensively as possible. Designing a supply chain to accomplish that task isn’t as straightforward as it seems, especially when technology is involved.
Gordon Food Services Conquers the Last Mile
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 15, 2022
Today, GFS delivers to restaurants, the healthcare industry, and schools across the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest regions of the United States and all across Canada. GFS is the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America, employing 19,000 people with an annual revenue of $12.9
HWI Unleashes Continuous Innovation
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 29, 2021
Dave Elias, vice president of supply chain management, and Josh Stauffer, senior director of IT, spoke at ARC Advisory Group’s Supply Chain Forum. They have implemented a broad suite of enterprise and supply chain applications and are still implementing more. HWI Has a Complex Supply Chain.
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Stord and Fresh Del Monte Collaborate to Unlock Cloud Supply Chain Capabilities for Temperature-controlled Logistics
Stord
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
With this collaboration, Stord furthers its mission of making supply chains a competitive advantage for all brands, bringing Stord’s same Cloud Supply Chain innovation for ambient goods to the cold fulfillment space. Now, brands requiring temperature or humidity-controlled logistics will have a proven, reliable option.
This Week in Logistics News (July 22 – 28)
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 28, 2023
The UPS-Teamsters contract is the largest collective-bargaining agreement involving a private employer in North America, and a strike could have harmed the supply chains of many companies. The pieces had to travel more than 13,000 miles from China, Canada and Virginia to the company’s Ohio distribution center.
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Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 26, 2022
KION acquired Dematic and Egemin Automation in 2016, forming KION Supply Chain Solutions that operates under the Dematic brand. KION is a publicly-traded company and reports on the Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) segment. Robotics and automation are key innovations for the future of supply chain.”.
Canada’s Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL) goes live with Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution with seamless integration to TealBook’s AI-powered supplier data foundation
ivalua
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), based in Saskatoon, is focused on providing more than 160 local Co-ops across Western Canada with strategy and leadership, wholesaling, manufacturing, logistics, operational support, business-enabling services and marketing support. learn more, please visit www.optisconsulting.com. About TealBook.
L’Oreal: A Beautiful Supply Chain
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 6, 2015
In the process of compiling the Supply Chains to Admire report for last year’s Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , the research team at Supply Chain Insights calculated the rate of supply chain improvement of companies by industry for the period of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013.
Tackling Item Complexity
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 9, 2019
Discontinuing products is a struggle with tension between supply chain and marketing functions. The lack of product rationalization results in the long tail of the supply chain with increasing complexity. Lumpy demand for product with low volume requires a supply chain redesign. The reason? The result?
Vinyl Record Production Supply Chain Update
Kinaxis
AUGUST 15, 2016
by Kevin McGowan Update on the Vinyl Record Supply Chain. In the 6 months since I wrote that post, the tides have begun to shift in the vinyl record supply chain. The latest has made a lot of press in Canada, and it is poised to become the second-largest vinyl pressing plant in North America.
How United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) Will Impact North American Cross-Border Shipments
CH Robinson Transportfolio
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Mexico, and Canada released text to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on September 30, 2018. Supply chain professionals who want a deeper dive into this title will find a useful overview in Advisory Committee Report on Trade Facilitation Title of USMCA. Section 7.8.f). Robinson expert in Customs.
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