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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

He also co-authored 5 logistics and supply chain books and supervised many six sigma and lean projects. Author Credentials: Dr. Ed Frazelle was an award-winning professor at Georgia Tech Institute of Technology and he is now a consultant. Prior knowledge of lean manufacturing is required.

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Rivian: Navigating Supply Chain and Operational Challenges and Embracing Growth

SCMDOJO

is an American electric vehicle manufacturer and automotive technology company which has emerged as a prominent player in the highly competitive automotive industry. With its manufacturing operations situated in Normal, Illinois, Rivian’s presence has had a profound impact on the local economy. billion in financing.

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Time to Rethink Sourcing Rare Earth Elements

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Covid19 global pandemic has cruelly exposed the utter dependence of the US and the world on China’s mass manufacturing capability and supply of critical medical equipment and materials. If any part of manufacturing is to move back to the U.S., based manufacturing will require access to these elements. Future U.S.-

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23 warehouse pros reveal the best ways for warehouses to control & reduce fulfillment costs

6 River Systems

Doug studied Biology at Georgia Tech and has a masters in Logistics from Florida Tech. It also maintains a company’s visibility of their manufacturing, supplier, and transportation capacity while promising orders to optimize their inventory management. He has over 20 years of experience managing inventory and production planning.