The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

According to a poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research – Chicago, whilst older professionals are more susceptible to virus infections, younger professionals are equally exposed. Sanjay runs Talent Development & Executive Placements in supply chain ecosystem across Asia Region based in Singapore.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

In this dedicated edition of our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech series, we highlight another announced equity infusion for supply chain execution visibility platform provider project44. That remains unparalleled in the supply chain execution and logistics segment of the market.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

This rush of shipments has filled the nearby warehouse market, slowed transportation speeds, and driven up other supply chain costs. The company set a goal of 50% net zero shipments by 2030, relying on renewable energy, reusable packaging, and electric vehicles.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! Reverse logistics is a fascinating part of supply chains that tends to get overlooked by many. Tony Sciarrotta, executive managing director of the RLA describes it as “the dark side” of supply chains. Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains!

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 11, 2023

The eCommerce boom is expected to increase the number of final mile delivery vehicles on the road by 36% and increase greenhouse gas emissions by 30% overall by 2030. Their community partners include: Social Works Chicago , which empowers youth through arts and education and provides free lunches for students in need.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 20, 2022

The eCommerce boom is expected to increase the number of final mile delivery vehicles on the road by 36% and increase greenhouse gas emissions by 30% overall by 2030. Many brands are stepping up to the plate to meet consumer expectations and build environmentally and socially conscious programs into their supply chain and beyond.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 15, 2023

Consider this: in December 2019, the percentage of e-commerce grocery sales in the US market was slightly under 4 percent; it’s now in the low teens and is expected to reach roughly 25 percent by 2030. ” Finally, they believe grocers must upgrade the technologies they use as do stakeholders along the rest of the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

For a microcosmic sampling, the CMAP report published by the Illinois government (widely reputed as a resource for broader industrial indicators), reveals an acute shortage of qualified candidates to fill essential manufacturing positions in the Chicago region, including CNC Programmers, CNC Operators, Industrial Machinery Mechanics, and Welders.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 8, 2019

I help business leaders transform supply chains. In my annual Supply Chain Academy class, I offer office hours. Planning organizations around the world struggle for acceptance in a supply chain world that is mainly reactive. In most supply chains, this is not possible. Driving Value.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

Chipotle’s push for humane chicken delayed amid tight supplies. Mexican factories gain in supply chain revamps. With more consumers pushing for supply chain transparency, Chipotle will be testing out RFID tags at its Chicago distribution center and at 200 Chicago stores to improve the traceability of its inventory systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2022

Cardinal Health starts Zipline drone deliveries of drugs and medical supplies. US port backups are extending into freight rail supply chains. The backups stretch to major freight hubs including the key transit point at Chicago, freight executives say, where containers have been piling up at rail yards.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 16, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a news capsule follow-up to previous commentaries and developments that we have provided to readers. As we highlighted on Supply Chain Matters at the time , a back and forth bidding war occurred with CN making a final sweetened offer to take the acquisition away from an announced deal with CP Rail.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2021

As I mentioned earlier this week, Amazon is continuing its course of supply chain innovation. The company is targeting greenhouse gas emissions by setting goals focused on farm practices and land usage to become carbon neutral for green coffee by 2030. Reports suggest it could be weeks before the ship is moved.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 4, 2022

We’ve gathered the twelve supply chain headlines you need to know in an industry that’s always moving. According to Supply Chain Dive , “ Cost-cutting has become a major focus for the agency, which has posted $87 billion in losses from fiscal years 2007 through 2020. ”

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Social media awash with pictures of supply chain professionals attending the Lady Gaga event at SAP’s Sapphire, celebrating with drinks at the Gartner event, or rocking to the ZZ Top performance at JDA’s Icon conference trumpeted excitement. Meanwhile, in my travels, supply chain discussions are moving to main street.

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