2004 Innovation Manufacturing Shipping 
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JULY 14, 2021
International Airports and Ports almost came to a standstill as the worlds international airline fleets were grounded and maritime shipping disrupted and stalled. The pandemic exposed major supply chain vulnerabilities affecting the Manufacturing, Industrial Logistics , Commercial sectors as well as Food Security challenges.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
The year was 2004. When I walk into a room at most Fortune 500 manufacturers, I am amazed at the loss of collective understanding of the principles of supply chain planning. As for MEIO, I was excited to see some innovation in the space, but the creativity was short-lived. innovations and challenge conventional thinking.
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Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Today, more than 1% of the world’s container ships are stuck off major ports. Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. In 2004, I joined AMR Research, a Boston Analyst firm. Supply chain shortages abound. Reflection.
Freightos
MAY 10, 2015
I threw in a healthy dose of interesting (globalization, shipping trends and the business of logistics), a dash of history (the evolution of longitude), a sprinkle of next generation manufacturing (lean manufacturing) and some great company success stories (FedEx, Walmart. I think you’ll like the list too. Got some suggestions?
Talking Logistics
MAY 20, 2016
UPS To Launch On-Demand 3D Printing Manufacturing Network. Back in May 2004, I wrote a post titled, “What If UPS Acquires Manhattan Associates?” Amazon is looking to license or acquire technology that could find the most efficient shipping routes and hire fleets of trucks, ships and planes to move sellers’ goods.
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 12, 2019
In 2004-2006, Greg Aimi (now a Gartner analyst) and I worked on a common definition of visibility for over a year. Most deployments focus on functional excellence–manufacturing, transportation, customer service or procurement. Manufacturing organizations struggle to find talent and bandwidth to drive B2B visibility.
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 16, 2023
The company has strategically invested in automated distribution centers, streamlining the flow of products from manufacturers to stores. By procuring directly from manufacturers, Walmart can negotiate and understand their cost structure, enabling them to make informed purchasing decisions and obtain the best prices for their products.
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