ITS Logistics Funding Supply Chain Management Program at University of Nevada
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
ITS Logistics says its investment will help provide potential solutions to the supply chain labor shortage.
Lingering Port Congestion with Paul Brashier
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 25, 2023
Paul Brashier is Vice President Drayage and Intermodal at ITS Logistics , a third party logistics (3PL) company that offers creative supply chain solutions with an asset-lite transportation division that ranks #21 in North America, a top-tier asset-based dedicated fleet, and a Top 12 intermodal and drayage division.
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Space: The final logistics and supply chain management frontier
Kinaxis
MARCH 19, 2018
by Ilyas Kucukcay Recent advancements in the space launch market may indicate an increased need for logistics and supply chain management in outer space operations. Space Logistics and Supply Chain. Managing the supply chain and logistics in space will not be easy and is still speculative on many levels.
November U.S. Logistics Manager’s Index- Noteworthy Trending
Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that declined to contractionary level and reflecting rather noteworthy trending. The report authors indicated that this decline was the largest since the start of the ongoing logistics industry downturn that that occurred in April 2022. Supply Chain Matters highlights the published November 2023 U.S.
The Pain of Picking the Wrong 3PL with Esther Kestenbaum Prozan
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Ruby Has Fulfillmen t is one of the fastest growing ecommerce fulfillment and logistics providers for direct-to-consumer brands and retailers. The logistics leader has been ranked by Crain’s Fast 50 since 2018 and Inc. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.
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So You Want to Make the Perfect Logistics Model
Logility
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Why do we build logistics models? I am often asking clients whether they wish to: A) Model the precise general ledger costs for logistics? If I am making a good model, am I not accurately modeling my future logistics spend? What is a Good Logistics Model? A good logistics model is designed to predict the future.
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U.S. Logistics Manager’s Index Drops to an All Time Low in May
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 7, 2023
Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that dropped to an all-time low for May 2023. The May report narrative reinforced that “ the negatives seem to outweigh the positives in the logistics industry.” logistics industry continues in a state of recession. Supply Chain Matters highlights this week’s release of the U.S. The post U.S.
This Week in Logistics News (August 7-11, 2017)
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 11, 2017
It was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, but here are the items that caught my attention. Tesla developing self-driving tech for semi-truck, wants to test in Nevada (Reuters). C-TPAT reauthorization legislation is introduced (Logistics Management). The Best Place for a New Warehouse?
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Stord Expands Warehouse Capacity in Key Markets to Meet Heightened Demand
Stord
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
The move also marks progress towards Stord’s mission of making supply chain a competitive advantage with best-in-class port-to-porch logistics combined with the integrated technology that brands need to connect, orchestrate, and optimize their supply chains. with a new investment led by Franklin Templeton.
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Breaking Industry Supply Chain News from Tesla
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 25, 2023
Supply Chain Matters highlights a breaking news development involving Tesla’s existing Nevada based Gigafactory that will be of interest to Automotive EV manufacturers and their supply networks. Tesla Announces Added Investment in Gigafactory Nevada Electric auto maker Tesla has announced a reported $3.6
The Pain of Picking the Wrong 3PL with Esther Kestanbaum Prozan
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Ruby Has Fulfillmen t is one of the fastest growing ecommerce fulfillment and logistics providers for direct-to-consumer brands and retailers. The logistics leader has been ranked by Crain’s Fast 50 since 2018 and Inc. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.
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Evidence Mounts of Non Peak Holiday Season in Transportation and Logistics
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 7, 2023
Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. A similar acknowledgement came from the CEO of global shipping and logistics services firm A.P. percentage points since March.
June 2023 US Logistics Managers Index Drops to a Revised Low
Supply Chain Matters
JULY 7, 2023
Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that again dropped to an all-time low for June 2023. For logistics and transportation services interests, any notion of benefiting from the seasonal surge in material movements supporting the upcoming Q3 and Q4 selling period in terms of pricing leverage is not likely to occur in the coming weeks.
Stord Opens Warehouse in Las Vegas, Adding Supply Chain Capacity Ahead of Busy Holiday Season
Stord
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
The 177,238-square-foot facility will serve Stord customers in the Southwest and across Northern California and is set to bring hundreds of jobs to Nevada over the coming years. "We We are building out a hybrid logistics network to help brands of all sizes operate their supply chains with world-class efficiency."
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U.S. Freight Logistics Industry Recession Continues with Some Hopeful Signs
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 22, 2023
freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry.
This Week in Logistics News (October 31 – November 6)
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
As of the writing of this, swing states including Pennsylvania, Nevada, Georgia, and North Carolina were still counting ballots, and the races are too close to call. The post This Week in Logistics News (October 31 – November 6) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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.
This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech July 14 2022
Supply Chain Matters
JULY 14, 2022
The announcement comes five years after Panasonic Group began production of lithium-ion batteries at Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) , referred to as Tesla’s Gigafactory , in Sparks, Nevada. Retailers and manufacturers are thus seeking added flexibilities in warehouse storage and logistics needs.
U.S. Freight Rates Reach Six Year Low Milestone
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 7, 2023
Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of the March Logistics Manager Index which indicates that U.S. That trend is obviously not so good news for transportation and logistics asset providers in that the drop is approaching breakeven cost levels, which implies asset utilization at an operating loss.
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Continued Disruption and Added Cost Inflation Reflected in Key Global Transportation and Logistics Indices in March and Q1 2022
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 7, 2022
We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. US Logistics Index. March and now Q1-2022 data point to continued disruption, added cost inflation and elongated transit times continuing to be manifested in the months ahead. .
This Week in Logistics News (July 25-29, 2016)
Talking Logistics
JULY 29, 2016
Now, before I spontaneously combust in my house-turned-sauna, let’s go to this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Amazon to step up UK tests of delivery drones (The Telegraph). The post This Week in Logistics News (July 25-29, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Robinson reported a 1.7
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.
This Week in Logistics News (May 4-8, 2015)
Talking Logistics
MAY 8, 2015
In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Pitney Bowes Expands Cross-Border Ecommerce Capabilities with the Acquisition of Borderfree. XPO Logistics Announces First Quarter 2015 Results. Note: LeanLogistics and Transplace are Talking Logistics sponsors. LeanLogistics Introduces LeanTMS Mobile for Network Carriers.
This Week in Logistics News (February 27 – March 3, 2017)
Talking Logistics
MARCH 3, 2017
With corrected vision, here is the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Longshoreman Union Leader Stalls Planned Work Shutdown (WSJ – sub. DHL trials city hub trailer for bike delivery (Logistics Manager). So today I need glasses to see far away and I need glasses to see things right in front of me.
Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins
Zipline Logistics
MAY 5, 2020
Currently, we are seeing little fluctuation in the domestic logistics market when compared to the past few weeks. . But the Logistics Manager’s Index skyrocketed from the end of Feb ruary through April. Zipline Regional Logistics Market Updates . Northeast Logistics . Midwest Logistics . 01 per mile.
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Supply Chain Volatility Indexes Moderate in February
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 7, 2023
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights two February 2023 published indexes of supply chain volatility both reflecting moderation of disruption and higher logistics costs. This commentary provides a follow on to our published highlights of February’s global wide PMI activity levels. percentage points down from the January reading of 57.6.
Tesla’s Audacious Growth Plans Unveiled Including New Production Plant
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 3, 2023
billion investment in its existing Gigafactory complex located in Sparks, Nevada. From our Supply Chain Matters lens, we sense a supply network pattern evolving that could conceivably tie together the Nevada and now planned Monterrey gigafactories with battery cells and components within driving distance proximity.
Achieve the Environmentally Sustainable Supply Chain Consumers Demand
Logility
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
GSCM includes green initiatives to accomplish the ultimate goals: green materials, green production, reverse logistics, closed-loop supply chains, and green procurement and returns. Reverse logistics can be seen as the ultimate recycling process, managing goods from the point of consumption to their point of origin.
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Autonomous Vehicles Will Be Piloting Your Supply Chain Sooner Than You Think
AFFLINK
JULY 12, 2018
What should logistics professionals consider when they think about autonomous transportation? Uber’s self-driving trucks, known previously as Otto, have already begun delivering cargo in routes between Nevada and California – and have apparently taken thousands of trips , although the company has been secretive regarding further details.
Global Supply Chain Volatility Continues to Moderate But Not Inventory and Warehousing Costs
Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 12, 2022
In this Supply Chain Matters posting we highlight published September 2022 indices of global supply chain volatility ( GSPI ) and US Logistics Index ( LMI ) activity trends along with our view of the implications. Logistics Managers Index. The takeaway for September was that global manufacturing activity officially fall below the 50.0
Two Indices of Supply Chain Activity Noting Supply Chain Volatility Trending
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 23, 2022
logistics reinforce both headwinds and added concerns. US Logistics Managers Index. Logistics Managers index reflects a lull in imports to U.S. destinations and a recent cutback in consumer spending reflected in logistics activities. Newly published indices reflecting global supply chain volatility and U.S.
Reports of Easing Global Supply Chain Volatility in July
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 8, 2022
Logistics Managers Index. Warehousing and Inventory metrics continue to buoy the logistics sector. Similarly, transportation and logistics cost volatility remains uncertain. That stated, this particular index remains at historically high levels, especially since pre-pandemic levels as noted in the below chart. .
ThroughPut Inc. Appoints Retired Brigadier General Ronald Jolly, U.S Air Force, to Advisory Board
ThroughPut
JUNE 21, 2022
Without logistics senior leadership and experience, we would not be able to source and deliver thousands of bottles for baby formula so quickly, as well as other goods critical to our nation’s supply chain and defense capabilities,” said Ali Raza, CEO of ThroughPut Inc. Ron’s family has served our country for generations. ThroughPut.ai
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Additional May 2022 Supply Chain Indices Point to Ongoing Concerns
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 14, 2022
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights two additional May 2022 indicators of supply chain volatility as well as logistics services trending. logistics trends reinforce a shifting tide along with concerns as to what to expect in the second half of 2022. US Logistics Managers Index. compared to April value of 69.7,
Alternatives to UPS and FedEx
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2014
OnTrac , previously known as California Overnight, is headquartered in Chandler, AZ and serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. It also offers customized logistics solutions through its logistics department. paint, liquids, rakes) and extending range of service based on volume.
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100 Alternatives to UPS and FedEx
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2014
OnTrac , previously known as California Overnight, is headquartered in Chandler, AZ and serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. It also offers customized logistics solutions through its logistics department. paint, liquids, rakes) and extending range of service based on volume.
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Alternatives to UPS and FedEx
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2014
OnTrac , previously known as California Overnight, is headquartered in Chandler, AZ and serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. It also offers customized logistics solutions through its logistics department. paint, liquids, rakes) and extending range of service based on volume.
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Driverless Trucks: Heading Somewhere or Nowhere Quickly?
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Will there be a future for driverless trucks in logistics? It’s really interesting how [activity around driverless vehicles] has developed fairly rapidly over the last couple of years,” said Jeff Potts, Senior Vice President Business Development at LeanLogistics , in a recent Talking Logistics episode.
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. production plans, each with a designated branded automotive partner.
Key Takeaways from Manifest with Pam Simon
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Pam is the Conference Chair of Manifest a global logistics tech show bringing investors, leaders and innovators from around the world together. She is the Conference Chair of Manifest a global logistics tech show bringing investors, leaders and innovators from around the world together. About Manifest: The Future of Logistics.
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This Week in Logistics News (October 14 – 20)
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 20, 2023
And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon says its new robotics system, named Sequoia after the giant trees native to California’s Sierra Nevada region, is designed for both speed and safety. The post This Week in Logistics News (October 14 – 20) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. That’s all for this week.
Climate Change and the Supply Chain
Elementum
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
In September, Hurricane Irma caused flooding and the closure of several logistics hubs in Florida, while Hurricane Maria brought strong winds that destroyed almost all facilities and knocked out electricity across Puerto Rico. Pressure from investors who are also environmental activists also contribute to these corporate decisions.
REPOST: Key Takeaways from Manifest with Pam Simon
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Pam is the Conference Chair of Manifest a global logistics tech show bringing investors, leaders and innovators from around the world together. She is the Conference Chair of Manifest a global logistics tech show bringing investors, leaders and innovators from around the world together. About Manifest: The Future of Logistics.
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The 2016 Techgistics Year in Review
Techgistics
DECEMBER 22, 2016
2016 was an incredible year for tech in logistics as companies both large and small are working on some transformative technologies not just for logistics, but for society as a whole. which foreshadowed the potential of self-driving trucks in logistics. Photo by Oakozhan/iStock / Getty Images. The Future Last Mile.
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