Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 13, 2023

But one source mentioned the unlucky nature of the number “13” is a Norse myth about 12 gods having a dinner party in Valhalla. Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s border-security crackdown is clogging up commercial crossings, leaving at least 19,000 trucks loaded with $1.9 And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

The roles of logistics and procurement in an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. According to Paul Myerson , reports Industry Week, up 70 percent of a company’s costs come from procurement and logistics operations. So, why do supply chain managers not take advantage of this data with respect to procurement?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

In the interim, European vehicle production needs were sourced from Tesla’s Shanghai, China production facility. As The Wall Street Journal has noted, the key to this enhanced delivery performance will be the operational output of the two newest production facilities, that of Germany and that of Austin, Texas. All rights reserved. .

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QAD

APRIL 18, 2024

This deliberation highlights the acute pressure original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face in meeting near-term objectives, particularly those for 2026, deemed pivotal in the transition towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs). manufacturing prowess and reduce dependency on foreign components, particularly those sourced from China.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Amazon’s SAT1 fulfillment center in San Antonio, Texas is the first to deploy Titan in its operations. The “Buy American” campaign, fueled by the promise of a domestic manufacturing boom and well-paying jobs right here at home, is gaining steam in Congress. after its shelves were raided to help other countries.

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QAD

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Recently, I attended a dinner outside of Detroit hosted by QAD, the Korean Battery Industry Association and NAATBatt (an organization dedicated to the development and commercialization of advanced battery manufacturing in North America). annual graphite requirements are sourced in China. The majority of the U.S.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 17, 2021

Today’s Wall Street Journal article on the impact of the Texas winter storm on the petrochemical industry highlights many of the challenges that exist with this supply chain, that has been overlooked for perhaps too long. ” Discussions with experts on the Gulf Coast have also shared the challenges faced in this region.

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QAD

MARCH 7, 2023

The lithium supply chain bottleneck is in refining, something Tesla is planning to help solve with the commissioning later this year of their 50 GWh per year lithium hydroxide refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas. Charging remains one of the biggest concerns for people considering an EV purchase. That would equate to a cost per mile of.4

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2021

For example, a vaccine manufacturer increased their order size by a factor of four in one weekend; a video call company wanted to receive ten times as much product as they initially forecast with just a month’s lead-time. Pure Storage’s manufacturing is done at three contract manufacturing sites, two in Texas and one in the Czech Republic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, agility and resilience must be taken to an entirely new level post pandemic. Most manufacturers have ranked increased transparency and collaboration as one of the key aspects permanently and positively impacted because of the COVID-19 crisis.

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Resilinc

MAY 30, 2023

The majority of drug makers (Eugia, Fresenius Kabi, and Pfizer) have reported the shortages are due to increased demand, while one company, Accord, cited manufacturing delays. Additionally, nearly 80% of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturers are located overseas.

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Elementum

JUNE 6, 2016

Mexico may become the global manufacturing nerve center if the country plays its cards right. According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, Mexico ranks number eight out of 40 countries including Canada, Sweden, and Vietnam. These advantages give the country an edge over, say, China and Brazil. Branching Out.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

Aside from health and wellness products from Walgreens, prescription pet medications from easyvet and first-aid kits from Texas Health, Wing’s drones will also deliver pints of ice cream from Blue Bell Creameries. At the same time, the number of suppliers in China that received procurement bids declined by 9 percent in 2021.

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Unleashed

APRIL 4, 2024

In this issue, we look at: The latest in global supply chain news Manufacturing tips from a safety gear founder 3 simple ways to cut inventory carrying costs Job opportunities from Rolls-Royce, Apple, and more In supply chain headlines New EU due diligence law altered to persuade Italy, Germany. Here’s what he had to say.

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QAD

MAY 20, 2021

A 2021 winter storm in Texas stopped 80% of chemical production affecting the majority of the US’ supply of plastic polymers. However, we know that for manufacturers, it’s more than just headlines that matter for your business. 44% reported extended order fulfillment times and increased supplier prices. What’s Next?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Many-to-many can also refer to many participants in a network accessing many, many sources of event data critical to supply chain operations through a public cloud network. E2open was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. The supply ecosystem connects over 630,000 manufacturers and suppliers.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2022

based high tech, and other related industry supply and manufacturing networks. based semiconductor research, development, manufacturing, and workforce development. That includes $39 billion in manufacturing incentives, $13.2 based chip manufacturing facilities in addition to two major facilities in the state of Texas.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

As a global conference, exhibition and networking experience, we attract some of the biggest oil and gas companies and top-performing engineering, procurement and construction firms, all groups who are eager to capitalize on the benefits of Breakbulk Americas and connect with new supply chain partners. 27 – Thursday, Sept. 29 at the George R.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

The purpose of data aggregation is, on one hand, to minimize the number of records you’ll be working with and, on the other hand, to reflect critical business patterns: order prioritization, customer segmentation, sourcing logic. How easy is it to open and close distribution centers or move products across manufacturing facilities?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia. Others argue the demise of global sourcing; might I add caution? Still, the manufacturing plants and distribution centers are closed. My response is “Hogwash.”

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 4, 2023

Freelance writers Michael Keenan and Kaleigh Moore report, “Data from the University of Texas–Austin suggests a simple improvement in ‘data usability’ can give some companies a 10% increase in revenue. It is not just US tool manufacturers that are affected. ” Trend 4.

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QAD

MARCH 26, 2024

This deliberation highlights the acute pressure original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face in meeting near-term objectives, particularly those for 2026, deemed pivotal in the transition towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs). manufacturing prowess and reduce dependency on foreign components, particularly those sourced from China.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides another update on ongoing strategic sourcing and operational developments occurring among electric vehicle focused supply and production networks. According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal , a Texas site could begin pilot refining operations as early as the fourth quarter of this year.,

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 16, 2024

billion grant to Samsung Electronics to build an advanced semiconductor fab capabilities in Tyler, Texas. chip production presence in Texas, in a complex just outside of Austin. chip production presence in Texas, in a complex just outside of Austin. Commerce Department has awarded a $6.4 The move follows a $6.6

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Resilinc

JULY 21, 2023

The Texas Deep Freeze soon after served only to worsen the pre-existing supply issue. This is known as stockpiling and is how Rosco was able to produce more paint than other manufacturers, even after the paint shortage began. Meanwhile, Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana in August of 2020 with Hurricane Zeta coming a month later.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Walmart has its first customer, as Home Depot will use Walmart drivers to deliver paint, tools, and other online purchases to customers’ doors. Walmart will begin the deliveries at select stores in New Mexico, Texas, and Arkansas in the next few weeks, and then expand to other markets across the country before the end of the year.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2022

The Texas based Austin American Statesman reported yesterday that Samsung is considering the construction of upwards of 11 new semiconductor fabrication production facilities in the Austin, Texas area over the next two decades. Supply Chain Matters Perspectives. Increased tensions among China and the U.S., has to do so as well.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting, we highlight a rather significant reports indicating that Apple is considering sourcing of the chip fabrication of its advanced design semiconductor processers within the U.S. within a period of two years, and the industry implications from such a move. . Background. based fabrication facility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Every day, retailers and manufacturers are challenged to balance ambitious customer service promises with profit margin protection. Supply chain technology investments were once delegated to a specific function such as procurement or logistics. But the on-demand concept does not end with transportation, labor and warehousing.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Supply Chain Matters has provided readers multiple commentaries focused on the shifting forces, both geo-political and industry generated, that are now providing short and longer-term impacts on the sourcing of semiconductor manufacturing and associated networks. sourced design technology for China ’s major chip designers and fabs.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights published reports indicating that leading semiconductor fab and device manufacturer TSMC is eyeing a second fab production presence in the U.S. With semiconductor sourcing capability being viewed as “the new oil” in geo-political trade the dynamics are ever changing. based fabrication facility.

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QAD

APRIL 20, 2021

Just as hope is not a strategy, luck is not a tactic manufacturers should rely on. As it ended there was hope that the world would return to normal for manufacturers. This hasn’t happened as evidenced by disruptions from the storms in Texas, new COVID-19 shutdowns in France and the ship that blocked the Suez Canal. So what now?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. Supply chain execution is required to distinguish between the high runner purchases and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. Manufacturers need to extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, E2open is the largest provider of transportation execution solutions. The company has grown significantly via acquisitions over the last few years, including the purchases of Amber Road, BluJay Solutions, and INNTRA. The supply ecosystem connects over 630,000 manufacturers and suppliers.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

APRIL 30, 2014

What Toyota positions are being moved to Texas? What are the incentives that Texas is offering Toyota? Texas to Pay $10,000 for Each Toyota Job. Toyota will move California staff to Texas. where Toyota’s North American manufacturing operations are now based, was too small, he said. A Golden State goodbye.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This article defines engineering change orders (ECOs) and describes the role they play in new product development (NPD) and manufacturing. These include manufacturing change orders (MCOs) and document change orders (DCOs). Engineering change order (ECO) definition. be implemented as planned and on time. ECO benefits.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 26, 2022

This report cited informed sources indicating that the State of Oklahoma is being considered as a location for this facility but that there are no guarantees that an agreement will be reached. manufacturing facility somewhere in Oklahoma as well. manufacturing facility somewhere in Oklahoma as well. EV production facilities.

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