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SunButter saved $250K in voids with A+ insights from Crisp

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SunButter’s sales team uses Crisp to anticipate demand and prevent out-of-stocks, distributing nationwide just in time for an allergy-friendly back-to-school season. SunButter ® is a perfect example of things coming together in the right place at the right time. Sunflowers get a new assignment. A masterclass in supply chain.

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How the Bakken Oil Boom Impacts U.S. Supply Chains

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For those of you on the coasts (all three of them—East, West, and Gulf) you may be vaguely aware of the Bakken oil boom in North Dakota. For those of us in neighboring states, North Dakota is the source of a clichéd “giant sucking sound,” the likes of which this generation has never experienced. average.

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Mastering Menards Delivery through Retail Specialized Logistics

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Although the primarily Midwest-based retail outlet does not utilize a Walmart-like on-time in-full (OTIF) program , the store still expects its suppliers to meet specific requirements to complete delivery. A ‘drop trailer’ refers to the process of leaving a trailer at a receiving location to be reloaded at another time.

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Spectra Energy Supplier Forum: Driving Collaborative Project Management

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These executives provided an overview of the incredible growth in the natural gas pipeline structure that is being driven by the massive shale gas reserves in North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Ohio that are driving the need for gas and LNG distribution lines. What are the opportunities in the sourcing process to improve planning?

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

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Volume is climbing more steadily and is down just 6-7% year-over-year, which is up from last week’s levels. Additionally, according to Freight Waves, “outbound tender rejections have increased week-over-week for the first time since the OTRI peaked at 19.25% on March 28.”. Regional Logistics Market Updates. Midwest Logistics.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

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Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity. Seasonal impacts typically hit in late spring and continue through early summer – roughly Memorial Day through July 4 th.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

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This means relief for buyers that have dealt with a period of long lead times and inflated pricing. The chip shortage has been one of the hottest topics in 2022. I read an article earlier this week that broke it down pretty succinctly. This is because chipmakers are facing a slump in demand due to the worsening state of the global economy.