Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

UPS, meanwhile, announced that it has developed “a healthcare-compliant network of Field Stocking Locations (FSLs) to reduce delivery time of medical device shipments and enhance inventory visibility.” And third, how inventory management and enhanced supply chain visibility remain critical elements of a 3PL’s value proposition.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that European headquartered Volkswagen and the UAW have agreed to hold a vote on the union’s bid to organize the automaker’s plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The voting is currently scheduled for the period of April 17 to 19.

Supply Chain Strategy 52

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

There is a constant push to free up working capital by leaning down on the inventories. However, a 2014 report by University of Tennessee on managing risk in global supply chains points out that 90% of the firms surveyed do not quantify risk when outsourcing production! Such risks are on the rise.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Obsolete and excess inventory carriage are more preventable. from abroad (mostly between 2010 and 2014, per Moser). Ford returned another 1,800 jobs to Tennessee to make Cadillac SRXs and build engines. Professional time and travel for international business is costly. Currency exchange issues are reduced.

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RFgen

JULY 27, 2016

For example, according to a 2015 report from the American Trucking Associations, the industry saw a shortage of 38,000 truck drivers in 2014. A graduate of one such program at the University of Tennessee who now works at PepsiCo, Andrew Currey said this strategy works to build the relationships crucial for successful talent acquisition.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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RFgen

JULY 27, 2016

For example, according to a 2015 report from the American Trucking Associations, the industry saw a shortage of 38,000 truck drivers in 2014. A graduate of one such program at the University of Tennessee who now works at PepsiCo, Andrew Currey said this strategy works to build the relationships crucial for successful talent acquisition.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In higher-traffic markets, Advance Auto Parts has “hub” stores that keep more inventory in-stock to give customers what they need when they need it. Bed Bath & Beyond is also implementing inventory reduction strategies and is on track for a 5% reduction year-over-year by the end of the current fiscal year.

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