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This Week in Logistics News (November 27 – December 1, 2017)

Talking Logistics

It’s December 1, the beginning of the end of 2017. The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. Kane Is Able Purchases Vintners Logistics. How did we get here so fast?

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Labor Day 2022

Enterra Insights

As manufacturing increasingly supplanted agriculture as the wellspring of American employment, labor unions, which had first appeared in the late 18th century, grew more prominent and vocal. ”[3] Most historians agree that the first public celebration of Labor’s Holiday took place in 1882 in the streets of New York City.

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Supply Chain Lessons from Disney: A Supply Chain Rookie Report

Arkieva

hour drive from New Jersey to visit my grandparents who were staying in Kissimmee. I was excited to visit Disney, but I only have two clear memories: the Mickey ears I purchased and my brother’s trying to order the most expensive item on the menu every time we ate out. As the new guy in town, I’m still learning the basics.

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Sports Jerseys and Lifetime Returns Policy

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

Figure 1: The cost of US Men's National Team jerseys is nearly $200 [1]. This steep price can make fans think twice about purchasing. Since they are so expensive, purchasing becomes an investment in the player, team, or country. Figure 2: The Minnesota Timberwolves changed their jersey design and logo in 2017 [2].

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Sports Jerseys and Lifetime Returns Policy

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

Figure 1: The cost of US Men's National Team jerseys is nearly $200 [1]. This steep price can make fans think twice about purchasing. Since they are so expensive, purchasing becomes an investment in the player, team, or country. Figure 2: The Minnesota Timberwolves changed their jersey design and logo in 2017 [2].

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

In addition to cutting the need for outsourced manufacturing, this move could give the company a leg up on the competition by making it possible to get products in the hands of consumers faster. Additionally, the company’s manufacturing expertise will enable the reduction of production costs.

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Taking the “Ouch” Out of Transportation Costs

Talking Logistics

And this global trip isn’t just for sightseeing – leading companies find that a diversified sourcing base and far-flung manufacturing can help cut production costs, increasing the bottom line. Gary received a BS from the State University of New York and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Moravian College.