Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Efficiently utilizing capacity. Since around 2011, when the recession started to improve, we’ve gotten used to seeing extremely efficient use of for-hire capacity. What’s not clear is if these strong truck sales forecasts will add capacity or primarily serve as replacement capacity.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 29, 2022

There is no limit on the order size due to the storage capacity: The warehouse might have two concerns ; the first is related to the capacity of the warehouse. Jay & Barry Render Heizer, Operations Management , 10th edition (Boston Munich: Pearson, 2011), 507. Boston Munich: Pearson, 2011. Robbins, David A.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 26, 2018

Steve explains that a key factor is capacity utilization rate and the narrowing gap between the cyclical highs and lows of utilization. Steve says that according to research firm FTR Associates, effective truckload utilization since 2011 has been running in the high 90s to 100 percent, with the low points still up in the 90s.

Industrial 100

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 16, 2018

Take for example Volkswagen’s 2011 “People’s Car Project” in China for which the aim was to inspire the imagination of its followers by allowing them to design their own cars. A new employee doesn’t feel confident in his or her decision-making ability when determining locations, capacities or technologies.

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QAD

MARCH 7, 2024

decrease in labor productivity since 2011, reversing a decades-long trend of 3.5% Recent industry statistics paint a concerning picture: 72% of companies are negatively impacted by labor shortages. There has been a 6.5% yearly increases. An estimated two million manufacturing jobs will go unfulfilled by 2030.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 31, 2024

The auto maker acquired rather important supply network resiliency awakenings as a result of the 2011 devastating earthquakes and consequent tsunami that impacted its supply and production networks for many subsequent months.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 5, 2023

For example, in the life sciences industry, biopharma companies increasingly rely on contract manufacturing and development organizations (CDMOs) to address biologics manufacturing production and capacity demand. In some cases, it feels like AI is just starting to take off.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 15, 2021

For example, General Motors scrambled to find scarce materials in 2011 after a trifecta of disasters?—?an Rationalize SKU count When the Covid-19 crisis hit, demand for consumer staples outstripped manufacturers’ production capacities. an earthquake, the resulting tsunami, and the related nuclear meltdown?—?hit

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Adexa

JULY 27, 2020

Dalsa has been using Adexa planning applications for many years to overcome their business challenges such as on-hand inventory reduction, meeting customer requested date and capacity allocation for the demand load and engineering forecasts.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Not surprising, capacity constraints was a hot topic of conversation, but from a technology perspective, there was also plenty of interest and discussion about integrating/on-boarding new clients and trading partners; the ability to configure workflows and user interfaces; and business intelligence and analytics. Has the time come?

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Even before COVID-19, supply-chain managers considered how to cope with supply-chain disruptions — from natural disasters like the 2011 Japanese tsunami to political developments such as the U.S.-China The capacity to cope with black-swan events translates into that competitive advantage.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 24, 2022

Part of what is often called The New Silk Road, the freight rail network between France and China isn’t new but was initiated in 2011, according to CNN. CNN also notes the vast capacity advantages of container ships over trains: while the largest ships can haul about 20,000 containers, trains are generally limited to several hundred.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

million vehicles, a sales total not seen since 2011. The growing sophistication of vehicles means that, despite recent [semiconductor manufacturing] capacity investments, the imbalance between chip supply and demand will persist—at least for some types of semiconductors—over the next four years,” wrote BCG analysts in October 2022.

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 5, 2023

For example, when GM faced chip shortages after the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, CEO Dan Akerson used his position on the board of chipmaker Freescale to seek an alternative source of chips. “I The Evonik fire destroyed almost half the world’s production capacity for CDT. For example, Kansas-based Invista Inc.,

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

For instance, during the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Toyota’s robust supply chain resilience allowed it to quickly recover and restore operations. Organizations now need to consider the potential ripple effects of disruptions across their extended supply networks.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 2, 2018

A slew of global purchasing managers indexes all point to deep supply constraints as this year's economy looks to be the strongest since 2011. Shrinking capacity may mean companies have to hire or invest more to avoid overheating, yet it could also force them to push up prices, propelling inflation enough to squeeze the expansion.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

The most recent number available from a 2011 USDA report cites Abbott holding a 43% market share. When production halted at Abbott, the largest of the three, the remaining manufacturing company’s capacity plans and resources were not able to cope with such unexpected increased demand. What Baby Formula Products Were Recalled?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Manhattan Transportation Management Enhancements Enable the Acquisition and Supervision of Additional Shipment Capacity. In the near term, the shutdown of refineries will lead to higher gasoline prices and you can expect trucking capacity to tighten and rates to go up too. Infor Expands the Power of the GT Nexus Commerce Network.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2015

Robinson/BCG report discusses, it’s clear that a growing number of companies are making the shift, not only in response to the labor dispute and capacity issues with the West Coast ports, but also as a risk management strategy. While making the shift from West Coast to East Coast ports makes sense for some products and not others, as the C.H.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

It’s been reported, for example, that the destruction of medical device manufacturing capacity in Puerto Rico wrought by the hurricane has led to a national shortage of medical IVs, which has forced some hospitals to use alternative products and find new suppliers. million, could have cost GM “tens of millions of dollars” in losses. .

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Logility

APRIL 10, 2017

the earthquake and tsunami of 2011), risk mitigation scenarios can be modified and run to assess the impact and decide what actions to take. Such scenario capability provides significant value across the entire supply chain, from demand and inventory planning to supply management, capacity planning, and order fulfillment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 6, 2021

Most did not exist before 2011, and within the past few years, the popularity of these innovative parcel delivery options has skyrocketed primarily due to continued market volatility. Capacity Crunch / Talent Shortage. Today, everyone has a GPS computer in their pocket, thanks to the popularity and prevalence of smartphones.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 4, 2018

reading from IHS Markit rose for the third month in the past four, reaching the highest since March 2015 amid “increased capacity pressures.” is among the banks predicting global growth will be around 4 percent this year and on Tuesday said its composite of PMI reports from around the world had reached the highest since February 2011. “A

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 22, 2013

How can the region build the capacity it needs to respond effectively to these crises? Earthquakes also take a toll; the quake and ensuing tsunami that devastated parts of Japan in 2011 is probably the most infamous example in recent years. Witness the massive disruptions to supply chains worldwide caused by the 2011 tsunami in Japan.

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Elementum

JUNE 23, 2017

This year opened with a list of regulatory changes in the over-the-road trucking sector, with new policies set to impact driver capacity and productivity. Although HOS rules were introduced as early as 2011, the mandated use of ELDs later this year will unleash their stricter and fuller implementation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

Today was the worst day in the S&P since August 2011. In the supply chain, there are potential buffers—excess capacity in manufacturing work centers and inventory. Time to Sense Market Shifts in the 2007 Recession. The public markets struggled today with the plunge in oil prices. The result will be more work for planners.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Research by McKinsey in 2011 revealed that only 20 percent of companies link their business strategy to clear decisions about their product portfolio and allocation of the necessary resources. The company intends to plan the production of its denim jeans based on insight into current capacity at contract manufacturers in Italy and Turkey.

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DynaSys

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Supply chains are no longer chains but a network of opportunistic demand, supply, and capacity entities. Supply chain digitization has been underway since 2010 and 2011, with an acceleration since 2014. Supply chain planning has become a competitive weapon in our modern, connected and digital world. Green and Circular Supply Chain.

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Kinaxis

JULY 8, 2015

On the other hand, I have worked with a company that within a few hours after learning about the Japan earthquake and tsunami of 2011, were able to determine the impact of supplier late deliveries and very quickly find alternate sources of supply. How was this done? We answered that question also.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

Consumers are buying more fresh and frozen food, which has driven the demand for more cold chain capability and capacity. In 2011, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law by President Obama. Consumer demand. Additionally, drug and chemical companies are also using more of these services for their products.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

Consumers are buying more fresh and frozen food, which has driven the demand for more cold chain capability and capacity. In 2011, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law by President Obama. Consumer demand. Additionally, drug and chemical companies are also using more of these services for their products.

Supply Chain Design Software 101

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

Consumers are buying more fresh and frozen food, which has driven the demand for more cold chain capability and capacity. In 2011, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law by President Obama. Consumer demand. Additionally, drug and chemical companies are also using more of these services for their products.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2019

Demand growth, the type of capacity airlines are adding to the market, and tariffs are big trends to watch this year. Airlines continue to hone their air freight capacity strategy. In April 2018, capacity grew faster than demand. Generally speaking, there are more aircraft in the air with less cargo capacity per flight.

Trends 38

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2019

per annum from December 2011 to July 2018, demonstrates that the leadership on environmental issues shown by the A List goes hand in hand with being a successful and profitable business.”. Galvin points out that strong climate policies translate into strong business results.

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Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 26, 2012

At the start of 2011, I wrote a blog (Supply Chain Risk and Charles Darwin) that highlighted 2010 as the worst on record for supply chain disruptions. Little did we know that 2011 would bring earthquakes in New Zealand, a tsunami in Japan and record floods in Thailand which, looking back made 2010 look like a cake walk.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2019

Demand growth, the type of capacity airlines are adding to the market, and tariffs are big trends to watch this year. Airlines continue to hone their air freight capacity strategy. In April 2018, capacity grew faster than demand. Generally speaking, there are more aircraft in the air with less cargo capacity per flight.

Trends 34

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 10, 2015

In 2011 Syngenta reorganised its business to support a shift in strategic focus from seeds and crop protection, to integrated solutions for farmers. For active ingredients in crop protection, it can take two to four years to get a new plant built so, obviously, you don’t ramp up capacity easily. Or take the weather this spring.

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