QAD

MAY 12, 2022

Sustainability has become both a strategic and operational objective for manufacturers globally. Although Tim Cook is best known as the Chief Executive Officer of Apple, he also stands high in the ranks of people dedicated to environmental preservation and the drive to manufacturing sustainability. Who is Tim Cook?

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 11, 2017

The outcome is expected to either significantly impact an existing automotive supplier network or prompt manufacturers and suppliers to move or begin operations. The Wall Street Journal reports that at least 11 states are in talks to land the manufacturing plant. By further increasing its production capacity in the U.S.,

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Freight Waves

JUNE 18, 2025

The Federal Railroad Administration has approved a Buy America waiver for a planned intermodal container transfer facility (ICTF) in Montgomery, Alabama despite concerns that such a waiver could lead to lost jobs through automation. million CRISI grant for the project in 2022 – must adhere to the agency’s Buy America requirements.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Looking back to plan ahead In a time when most furniture is made overseas, there remains a small but vibrant community of furniture manufacturers in a part of Mississippi better known for the birthplace of Elvis Presley than domestic manufacturing. Then, these manufacturers turned to the FTZ program. They are areas of the U.S.

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Logility

OCTOBER 25, 2018

In the interactive “ Top Halloween Candy by State ” map, CandyStore.com shows my beloved candy corn is the favorite candy for trick-or-treaters in Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Iowa, Michigan and Alabama. Digging deeper into the data, CandyStore.com has identified America’s top 10 Halloween candies for the past 11 years. Reese’s Cups.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

Supply Chain is just one of our five main categories we are covering all this week, which consist of: Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Freight, and Transportation. We have already covered the top logistics blog posts and the top manufacturing blog posts by the most views those blogs in those categories have received in 2015.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 24, 2025

1954), Evolution of Cost Accounting to 1925, University of Alabama Press, University, AL. However, due to environmental policies, the actual purchase price increases to $142 per kg, leading to an actual cost of $710,000. SCMDOJO offers a powerful tool that redefines how you comprehend and measure essential metrics in your Procurement process.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

In this article, Professor Burcu Keskin from University of Alabama will share 7 supply chain trends that working professionals should watch. In order to help companies decide objectively to reshore manufacturing back to the U.S. Look at these 7 supply chain trends as a guide to better your supply chain today.

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PINC

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Other recent closures included NEMF, Falcon, Williams Trucking of Dothan, Alabama, Indiana-based A.L.A., last month (a reading below 50 typically indicates that growth in the manufacturing sector is weakening) as the S. Following on its heels was Georgia-based Ready Trucking, which had 108 power units and 91 drivers.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 7, 2025

Stay clustered around areas where tenders are climbing — North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, parts of Texas, etc. In a recent move, the agency decided to roll back a rule that would’ve required carriers to add a label showing the manufacturing date of rear underride guards. Your move as a small fleet: Pick your battles. Work short hops.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 24, 2021

BR Williams provides outsourced fulfillment solutions, strategically located near ports, interstate highways, and various manufacturing facilities with six locations across Alabama and Florida to speed up shipping times. You Have Little to No Space in Your Warehouse or Distribution Center.

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BlueYonder

JULY 1, 2024

Serving 177 dealers across five states: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina, Southeast Toyota’s mission is to support dealer success through shared vision, accountability, and trust. At Blue Yonder, we are proud to have played a pivotal role in Southeast Toyota’s transformation journey.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 9, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights development indicating that The United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union has filed for a representation election involving auto workers at the Mercedes production facility in Alabama. plant in Montgomery, Alabama , have signed union cards.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 20, 2024

states ( Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina and Texas ) each indicating in statements that unionization efforts will result in lost jobs and cutbacks from individual auto makers. Additional organizing efforts have been reported regarding a Hyundai production facility in Alabama as well.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 20, 2021

Amazon FC in Alabama Might Vote to Unionize, US Truckload Rates Headed back Up, US Manufacturing Continues Slow Recovery, Rolled Ocean Containers Hit Record High

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2016

McKinsey says it eloquently and also provides an excellent infographic : Manufacturers can create value, cut costs, and reduce exposure to volatile commodity prices by improving their resource productivity—using fewer resources for each unit of output. Leaders are looking for opportunities beyond their own operations.

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

In addition, several agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) require unique device identifiers (UDI) usually in the form of barcodes to contain information such as manufactured date and lot number to provide traceability. Fields marked with a * are required. First Name *. Last Name *. Business Email *. Job Title *. California.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 4, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights new developments related to commercial aircraft manufacturer Airbus’s plans to restore higher levels on A320 family monthly production. . The report further indicates that the aircraft manufacturer will construct an additional U.S. Background. billion for the quarter.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JUNE 16, 2022

The Port of Mobile in Alabama is a well-connected port that manufacturers and industries worldwide rely on for a good reason. As the only facility within almost 50 miles to even provide cross-docking services, we serve much of the state of Alabama out to the Georgia state line as the go-to cross-docking provider.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 9, 2017

Many of these plants will likely be proprietary, cutting out the need to rely on outside manufacturing, and potentially giving the companies a leg up. Check out Jonathan Shieber’s TechCrunch article Alabama-based Shipt raises $40 million to challenge dominant grocery delivery startups to learn more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

More than 70 percent of Toyota Motor Manufacturing , Alabama’s power will soon be generated by the sun. Today, Huntsville Utilities, Toyota Alabama and Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. And now on to this week’s logistics news. TAI) announced a power purchase agreement (PPA) to support a 168-acre, $49 million solar project.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

Founded in 1958, Bill and Ruth started their local, family-owned trucking company in Oxford, Alabama. Case Study | Company Seeks Creative Solutions from Logistics Partner in BR Williams BR Williams is a 60-year-old company specializing in Trucking , Warehousing , and Logistics Services.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

Founded in 1958, Bill and Ruth started their local, family-owned trucking company in Oxford, Alabama. Case Study | Company Seeks Creative Solutions from Logistics Partner in BR Williams BR Williams is a 60-year-old company specializing in Trucking , Warehousing , and Logistics Services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 16, 2021

Amazon workers reject unionization in Alabama. In early March, ballots were sent out to nearly 6,000 workers at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama to vote on whether they wanted to be represented by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. The prototype also included external lights for what it called “extra flair.”

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2015

While US manufacturing has been hit hard by nearly two decades of policy failures that have damaged its international competitiveness, it remains a vital part of the U.S. The US manufacturing sector employed 12 million workers in 2013, or about 8.8 On average, non-college-educated workers in manufacturing made 10.9 employment.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 20, 2025

Gary Winslett of Middlebury College Says it was more Alabama than China in Michigan Decline

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Manufacturing Employment Impacts Across Europe and the United Kingdom , a significant period of production contraction has led to added manufacturing job losses. plant in Montgomery, Alabama , have signed union cards. The milestone marks the first non-union auto plant to publicly announce majority support.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 9, 2017

Many of these plants will likely be proprietary, cutting out the need to rely on outside manufacturing, and potentially giving the companies a leg up. Check out Jonathan Shieber’s TechCrunch article Alabama-based Shipt raises $40 million to challenge dominant grocery delivery startups to learn more.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

As an example, Chemical Manufacturing (NAICS 325) encompasses a variety of chemical manufacturing codes including petrochemicals (3251), but none for biobased chemicals. Manufacturers go through a certification process that has been developed in a partnership with ASTM International to ensure quality control and consistent results.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

Captain Phillips (2013) In the movie “Captain Phillips,” Somali pirates kidnap the Danish cargo ship MV Maersk Alabama, which is a terrifying true story. Dr. Muddassir has received a PhD in Management Science from Lancaster University Management School.

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SupplyOn

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Ismail Ali Abdulah of Strata Manufacturing shared the company’s success story as an Arab challenger. Before the gala dinner, David Rodgers from Mobile, Alabama, gave insights into the attractiveness of this region, where Airbus has the North American FAL and many aerospace suppliers are based.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As for Colonial’s fleet of delivery vehicles, FreightWaves reports, “ Alabama-based PS Logistics announced that subsidiary Purdy Brothers Trucking had acquired 50 tractors and 55 lease purchase drivers from Colonial and Phoenix. 803 billion U.S. Grocery Industry Remains Reluctant to Adopt Automation.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Alabama ? . Shipping in or out of Alabama should be?back Manufacturers, construction outfits, vehicle dealerships, and professional services are now operating at 50% capacity. As a result, retailers, manufacturers, and other businesses can resume normal operations with a 50 percent capacity restriction. . Kentucky ? .

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2024

Workers within Hyundai’s Alabama based production facilities will be voting for potential representation later this month. It is no exaggeration to say that the future of the 107 year-old manufacturer hangs in the balance.” As noted in our prediction, the lens in 2024 further turns toward labor negotiations involving U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

based Alabama and Georgia production facilities. Hyundai Motor America announced this week that the automaker will raise certain U.S. production worker hourly wages starting in January 2024. The move will reportedly increase existing hourly wage rates 25 percent by 2028. factory workers an 11 percent pay increase this year.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The two car manufacturing giants have agreed to work together to: - Establish a joint venture that produces vehicles in the U.S. states under consideration are: Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. others at supplier or manufacturing support companies.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

BR Williams has warehouses and distribution centers in six locations across Alabama and Florida. Strategic locations near major ports (such as the port of Mobile ) and manufacturing facilities reduce time in transit and minimize shipping costs for your e-commerce business.

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