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Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution – Possibly the Most Important Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Source: US DoD. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is mostly being shipped from Kalamazoo, Michigan directly to the point of use. Although Pfizer does not state the source of this capability, I assume the technology is provided by FedEx, UPS, and McKesson. As of January 5, 2021, 17,020,575 have been distributed. The Vaccines.

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Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution – Possibly the Most Important Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is mostly being shipped from Kalamazoo, Michigan directly to the point of use. Although Pfizer does not state the source of this capability, I assume the technology is provided by FedEx, UPS, and McKesson. As of January 5, 2021, 17,020,575 have been distributed. The Vaccines. Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine.

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Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturers and Consumer-centric Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

Michael Baudendistel ( @FWavesRail ), an analyst and Market Expert at FreightWaves, reports, “There were some interesting, if perhaps intuitive, highlights from the latest University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. 1] Michael Baudendistel, “ Consumer Data Shows Mixed Messages ,” FreightWaves, 23 November 2021. [2]

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This Week in Supply Chain Tech – January 11, 2023

Supply Chain Matters

In 2021, this column highlighted Blackstone’s acquisition of the company for $1.4 The company is backed by a number of investors and has undergone funding rounds in 2018 and 2021. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago , Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone , a U.S.-based

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Is Vertical Farming Falling Flat?

Enterra Insights

Freelance writer Scott Pruden explains, “Vertical farming’s supporters tout its many benefits — among them, saving arable land and preventing deforestation, cutting agricultural water use, locating food sources in urban centers, and making up for a decline in the number of farmers.”[1] ” Smart Cities Dive, 26 October 2021.

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Evans Distribution Systems Launches New Business Intelligence Tool: evans365

3PL Insights

May 03, 2021— Evans Distribution Systems, a leading provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, launched a new business intelligence tool: evans365. Evans365 accesses and analyzes data sets from Evans’ warehouse management system and other data sources and presents findings graphically. MELVINDALE, Mich.,

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Transportation Network Modeling: A Powerful Tool in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Strategy

Talking Logistics

For example, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is phasing in fuel efficiency standards starting with trailers in 2018, truck standards in 2021, which are estimated to provide 2-4 year payback periods. He holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan.