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Yesterday we spoke about the top motivations and reasons why reshoring in America from offshored facilities has several benefits and what are the statistics of reshoring since 2013. Future Outlook of Reshoring in America. Reshoring in America Outlook in the News & New Polls. MORE
Last week, this author had the distinct opportunity to both attend and participate in the 2014 Supply Chain World North America conference sponsored by the Supply Chain Council. The conference was a combined global member meeting of Supply Chain Council and of the 2014 Annual Conference. This year’s overall theme was The Tuned Supply Chain, From Strategy to Resources. MORE
Each distribution hub in North America is unique in more than their location, but also the logistics opportunities that lie in each area. As speed and demand to market continue to play a role in distribution decisions, many shippers are evaluating which distribution locations would be ideal. MORE
Blogs 2016 3PL America’s Penn State University Capgemini fulfilment invoice IT itsubwaymap logistics logistics service provider LSP shippers Supply Chain Visibility transportAre logistics service providers really moving with the times when it comes to IT? I sometimes wonder. MORE
People often think of Latin America as a single entity, but in reality, it’s a fragmented environment, with country-specific trends, challenges, and opportunities. That was my main takeaway from a conversation I had recently on Talking Logistics with Ricardo Carrion, Senior Director, Operations and Business Development at DHL Latin America. Dealing with this mosaic of operating environments is one of the challenges that shippers and logistics service providers face in Latin America. MORE
ATA President and CEO Bill Graves doesn’t believe the GROW AMERICA Act offers the right solution, as he stated in a press release issued this week: “While the President’s plan supports a growing program, we cannot help but be very disappointed in much of the plan his administration has put forward. MORE
In the week that the purchasing and supply management community is meeting at the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) annual conference being held here in Indianapolis, is a disappointing report of business as usual supplier relationship management challenges across the U.S. automotive industry. The Wall Street Journal reports Lukewarm Supplier Ties Hamper Auto Makers (Paid […]. MORE
Matt is an expert in the subject and presented a session titled " Drones in the Supply Chain – Everything you Need to Know " to over 350 C-level executives during the SCM World Live Americas Conference last week. MORE
Professor Berger authored a book based on the PIE research titled Making in America: From Innovation to Market (MIT Press, August 2013). Crossroads 2014. MIT’s Professor Suzanne Berger believes that US manufacturers need more support. MORE
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In a previous Supply Chain Matters commentary in early July, we noted a rising tide of production sourcing investments in Mexico among global based automotive OEM’s. Automotive OEM’s BMW, Honda, Mazda,Volkswagen’s Audi Group, and a partnership among Nissan and Daimler had each announced Mexican production sourcing decisions that amounted to billions of dollars of investment. MORE
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Throughout 2014, Supply Chain Matters featured commentaries related to the North America railroad industry, specifically capacity, safety and specialty car backhaul operational challenges that impacted multiple industry supply chains. Procurement and Sourcing Service-centered Supply Chains Transportation and Logistics 2014 North America rail traffic volumes independent blog commenting on supply chain developments industry dynamics of the railroad industry Supply chain Matters blog MORE
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Launched in North America in 2015 after becoming the fastest growing supply chain technology provider in Europe, RELEX will partner with Delhaize America to enhance its product freshness, forecasting and inventory management at its distribution centers. ” About Delhaize America. MORE
Essentially, the problems with reshoring are reflecting the growing skills gap in America and traditional competitive advantage actions. Customers are more involved in the product lifecycle when Made in America. customers want products made in America. is starting to feel more comfortable with paying slightly more for goods made in America than goods made in China. MORE
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In fact, fixing America’s roads became a highly debated congressional topic. Traffic and population growth create demand for new roads, but most regions don’t have the space or money to build new infrastructure. Today’s concerns over infrastructure, traffic congestion, energy use and safety are being addressed by new transportation-focused technology. Anthony Foxx, US Transportation Secretary, said that the nation’s transportation infrastructure should be an outrage to every American. MORE
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The top warehouses in North America were recently profiled in a great article by the fine folks at Modern Material Handling. Top Warehouses in North America. The post Top Warehouses in North America 2013 appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. Warehousing Top 20 3PL warehouses top 20 warehouses top 20 warehouses in North America top 20 warehouses in US top warehouses warehouse 3pl top characteristics
Supply Chain @ MIT
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Why is it that most of the micro and small firms that represent 99% of the businesses operating in Latin America survive for less than a year? Featured Strategy developing country supply chains MIT Global SCALE Network Latin America nano-stores reducing small firm failures supply chain skill
Cerasis
JUNE 24, 2015
Yesterday we spoke about the top motivations and reasons why reshoring in America from offshored facilities has several benefits and what are the statistics of reshoring since 2013. Future Outlook of Reshoring in America. Reshoring in America Outlook in the News & New Polls.
Supply Chain Link
JULY 5, 2016
Each distribution hub in North America is unique in more than their location, but also the logistics opportunities that lie in each area. As speed and demand to market continue to play a role in distribution decisions, many shippers are evaluating which distribution locations would be ideal.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2016
People often think of Latin America as a single entity, but in reality, it’s a fragmented environment, with country-specific trends, challenges, and opportunities. That was my main takeaway from a conversation I had recently on Talking Logistics with Ricardo Carrion, Senior Director, Operations and Business Development at DHL Latin America. Dealing with this mosaic of operating environments is one of the challenges that shippers and logistics service providers face in Latin America.
The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 22, 2016
Feeding America is a national human services agency that distributes food donated by large food manufacturers (such as Kraft) to a nationwide network of food banks (Figure). To overcome this challenge, Feeding America set up a Task Force to find ways to reduce misallocations of food in 2005.
Supply Chain Nation
JULY 9, 2013
If this is true from a supply chain perspective then Latin America can make a good case for future proximity prosperity. Of course the good news is that Latin America has much more going for it than its location relative to North America.
Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 2, 2015
Consumer Goods Focused Supply Chain Food and Beverage supply chain Procurement and Sourcing Product Quality Supply Chain Risk Management implications of food safety on supply chains Peanut Corporation of America Salmonella Outbreak Involving Peanut Products Supply chain Matters blogWhen it comes to certain cases related to food safety, the wheels of justice turn mighty slow.
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FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Thus far, we have posted deep-dives on the first nine of our 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains. We trust that our Supply Chain Matters readers are garnering insights from these prediction sand they have been helpful for setting objectives and work agendas in the coming year. We have one prediction remaining which […].
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 14, 2015
Throughout 2014, Supply Chain Matters featured commentaries related to the North America railroad industry, specifically capacity, safety and specialty car backhaul operational challenges that impacted multiple industry supply chains. Procurement and Sourcing Service-centered Supply Chains Transportation and Logistics 2014 North America rail traffic volumes independent blog commenting on supply chain developments industry dynamics of the railroad industry Supply chain Matters blog
Inbound Logistics
JUNE 15, 2016
These ports have utilized various initiatives to ensure the ultimate impact of sustainability outweighs its costs
PLS Logistics
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
A long-term funding plan to modernize America’s infrastructure has been extensively talked about in political circles. This election, it’s not different.
Supply Chain @ MIT
APRIL 11, 2014
Professor Berger authored a book based on the PIE research titled Making in America: From Innovation to Market (MIT Press, August 2013). Crossroads 2014. MIT’s Professor Suzanne Berger believes that US manufacturers need more support.
Supply Chain Nation
JUNE 16, 2017
A Grocery Store You’ve Never Head of is About to be one of the Biggest in America. Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. This week: Aldi, a grocery store you’ve probably never heard of, says it plans to become the third-largest grocery chain in the U.S.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 7, 2016
Meanwhile, the 2013 American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Report Card for America’s Infrastructure gives roads a D grade — with other transportation infrastructure not doing much better (bridges earned a C+, ports a C, inland waterways a D-, and rail a C+).
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 3, 2015
When we watch the Miss America Pageant, we know that it is a show of beautiful ladies. Uncategorized Astra Zeneca Eastman Chemical Gartner Top 25 general mills Inbev Miss America Novo Nordisk supply chain metrics that matter Supply Chains to Admire
Cerasis
JANUARY 20, 2016
What is the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act? Highlights of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. The new federal highway funding legislation, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), signed into law by President Obama on Dec.
Supply Chain Nation
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
Retailers across America have been announcing that they will be hiring thousands of seasonal workers for the holiday season this year, just in time for a wave of new labor regulations.
Cerasis
MAY 9, 2016
America’s infrastructure , which ranges from bridges to potholes, has an average rating of a “D+.” The problems with America’s infrastructure are not specific to any one state. https://www.whitehouse.gov/campaign/rebuild-america. What’s Next for America's Infrastructure?
CHAINalytics
JUNE 22, 2015
By Irv Grossman, EVP of the Americas, Chainalytics When you need to know the best way to do something, you learn from the people who are already excelling at it.
Supply Chain 24/7
JANUARY 4, 2017
This report, the first in a series, examines the economic trends that point to a U.S. manufacturing renaissance. It also explores the strategic implications of the shifting cost equation for companies engaged in global sourcing
Cerasis
APRIL 29, 2016
But are they really cheaper than products that are made in America? . Made In America is Something to Brag About. Many companies insist on Made in America. Some consumers insist on Made in America, too. Manufacturing reshoring made in america
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 22, 2014
Last week, this author had the distinct opportunity to both attend and participate in the 2014 Supply Chain World North America conference sponsored by the Supply Chain Council. The conference was a combined global member meeting of Supply Chain Council and of the 2014 Annual Conference. This year’s overall theme was The Tuned Supply Chain, From Strategy to Resources.
Supply Chain Matters
JULY 29, 2015
Operations management Supply Chain Business Intelligence Supply Chain Technology alternative business intelligence applications for SAP environments blog focused on supply chain business process and information technology Every Angle North America Every Angle Software operational business intelligence technology SAP ring fence strategy Supply chain Matters blog supply chain operational business intelligence technology for SAP environments
Inbound Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2014
Memphis supports global supply chains through highway, rail, airport, and inland port assets, and a qualified workforce
Cerasis
MARCH 6, 2015
INFOGRAPHIC: Making it In America. Making it in America showcases the opportunities manufacturing offers millions of workers and the variety of career pathways available.
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 29, 2014
In a previous Supply Chain Matters commentary in early July, we noted a rising tide of production sourcing investments in Mexico among global based automotive OEM’s. Automotive OEM’s BMW, Honda, Mazda,Volkswagen’s Audi Group, and a partnership among Nissan and Daimler had each announced Mexican production sourcing decisions that amounted to billions of dollars of investment.
Freightera
MAY 4, 2017
Freightera to Build North America’s First Low Emission Freight Marketplace, Partners with SmartWay to Showcase Certified Carriers. The post Freightera to Build North America’s First Low Emission Freight Marketplace appeared first on Freightera Blog.
Quintiq
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Disruptions occur on a daily basis in every industry across the globe. The supply chain industry – specifically in the domain of logistics planning – is no exception.
Cerasis
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Essentially, the problems with reshoring are reflecting the growing skills gap in America and traditional competitive advantage actions. Customers are more involved in the product lifecycle when Made in America. customers want products made in America. is starting to feel more comfortable with paying slightly more for goods made in America than goods made in China.
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 17, 2016
In the week that the purchasing and supply management community is meeting at the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) annual conference being held here in Indianapolis, is a disappointing report of business as usual supplier relationship management challenges across the U.S. automotive industry. The Wall Street Journal reports Lukewarm Supplier Ties Hamper Auto Makers (Paid […].
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Blogs 2016 3PL America’s Penn State University Capgemini fulfilment invoice IT itsubwaymap logistics logistics service provider LSP shippers Supply Chain Visibility transportAre logistics service providers really moving with the times when it comes to IT? I sometimes wonder.
Freightera
MARCH 6, 2017
The solution proposed by Freightera optimizes, makes travel more efficient, contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions and offers an alternative to FreightCenter, Freightquote and CargoChief, which are also the 3 other market players in North America.
Supply Chain Matters
FEBRUARY 16, 2015
west coast port congestion impact on industry supply chains Fuji Heavy Industries supply chain Honda North America supply chain independent blog analysis and insights on supply chain management Supply chain Matters blog U.S. Last week, we were reading a recent report produced by the Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) in the U.K. indicating that its risk index reversed in Q4-2014 and reached a nine month high.
Cerasis
JANUARY 22, 2015
My passion lies with the “Made in America” movement. I don’t speak much about my accomplishments, but working my butt off since I was a little boy playing America’s game, I thought I would give myself a pat on the back.
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 26, 2015
The merged company will be the third largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth in the world. Kraft is a major shipper in North America, and is very mature at the management of freight. Yesterday morning, I woke to learn the news.
Talking Logistics
MAY 2, 2014
ATA President and CEO Bill Graves doesn’t believe the GROW AMERICA Act offers the right solution, as he stated in a press release issued this week: “While the President’s plan supports a growing program, we cannot help but be very disappointed in much of the plan his administration has put forward.
PINC YMS
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
Matt is an expert in the subject and presented a session titled " Drones in the Supply Chain – Everything you Need to Know " to over 350 C-level executives during the SCM World Live Americas Conference last week.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 7, 2016
People often think of Latin America as a single entity, but in reality, it’s a fragmented environment, with country-specific trends, challenges, and opportunities. Among the topics he addresses: What are some of the major supply chain and logistics challenges customers face in Latin America?
PLS Logistics
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
In fact, fixing America’s roads became a highly debated congressional topic. Traffic and population growth create demand for new roads, but most regions don’t have the space or money to build new infrastructure. Today’s concerns over infrastructure, traffic congestion, energy use and safety are being addressed by new transportation-focused technology. Anthony Foxx, US Transportation Secretary, said that the nation’s transportation infrastructure should be an outrage to every American.
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