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Dallas, 13 April 2021 – o9 Solutions, a premier AI-driven integrated planning and operations solution provider for the enterprise, has been named as one of the Americas’ 500 fastest growing companies by the Financial Times. MORE
He insists, “The truth is if manufacturing continues to decline, then America will decline. Trade wars, renegotiated trade deals, technology advancements, rising transportation costs, and a growing global middle class have all contributed to a more complex international economic environment. In the United States, growing nationalist and protectionist sentiment rests on the hope manufacturing (and associated jobs) will return from overseas. MORE
FreightWaves recently chatted with Daniel Simounet, vice president of the transportation sector for Hitachi ABB Power Grids , about whether it’s possible to electrify the freight rail system in North America. MORE
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. Reshoring in America: Hindrances & Current Issues Stifling Reshoring. Further a hindrance to Reshoring in AMerica, the STEM and skills shortage presents another impediment to U.S. MORE
While this label is fairly clear, a second claim, “Assembled in America,” is a bit vaguer. The claim of American Made or even partially manufactured in America can convince an unsure shopper to go for it. Car companies like Dodge and Ford, both of whom proudly proclaim their American heritage, take advantage of the nuances of the Made in America label. Only time will tell if America will see a renaissance of Made in America products and handmade goods filling the shelves. 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. They all have one thing in common, they. READ MORE. Distribution Supply Chain 3pl Global Urban Hubs Warehousing 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
Organizations with multi-national supply chain should realize the need for e-invoicing solutions that align with their global B2B strategies and comply with Latin America e-invoicing requirements. In the past few years, Latin America has emerged as a global frontrunner in setting e-invoicing requirements and has developed strong strategies for compliant e-invoicing solutions. Latin America is constantly changing their tax and e-invoicing policies. MORE
Mentions of “supply chain” have grown nearly 30% in the past five years, according to annual reports from S&P 500 companies MORE
As an extension of our recent partnership with Uber Freight , iTradeMarketplace users can now donate produce to Feeding America food banks using Uber Freight via our site with zero shipping charges. We are happy to announce that our new Donations forum is live on iTradeMarketplace. 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. This picture was sent to us by one of our customers, Matt McLelland, Kenco's Innovation Research manager. MORE
Latin America has the second lowest per capita e-commerce sales of any region globally. According to the Freedonia Group study Global E-Commerce , e-commerce sales in Latin America totaled $80 billion in 2018, accounting for 2% of the global total. North America has the highest per capita e-commerce sales in the world. MORE
Trucking Challenges in North America. But why just in North America? Automotive retail sales models in North America are also disparate compared to places like Europe. In North America, however, the buyer purchases the vehicle off the dealers lot and may often compromise on the exact features they want, or buy a vehicle with more features than they originally thought was needed. The post Will Trucking Challenges Transform JITS in North America? MORE
The partnership between industry data giants will combine Chainalytics’ market intelligence products with Truckstop.com’s rates data to provide increased visibility into contract and spot rates in North America. MORE
As companies look to restructure their global supply chains in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and other disruptive forces, the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region has an opportunity to become the next manufacturing and logistics hub. MORE
With one quarter in 2021 under its belt, railcar manufacturer FreightCar America believes its new manufacturing footprint, coupled with positive market conditions, will make 2021 a good year for the company. In the first quarter of 2020, FreightCar America sustained a net loss of $16.9 MORE
It’s going to be a challenge for food service providers to keep up with the reopening of America, especially for those servicing the restaurant industry after a lackluster year. MORE
As indicated in the article’s headline, the Port of Chicago bills itself as the “greatest intermodal facility in North America” through its marine, rail and highway connections. The canal increased shipping to and from Chicago before the railroads supplanted the primacy of America’s canals. MORE
Los Angeles, CA— July, 2021 Adexa, a leading AI Powered supply chain planning solution provider today announced the hiring of Mark McArthur as EVP of Sales in Americas. Mark will be heading Adexa’s go to market strategy, sales and business development in both North and South America. MORE
North America boasts a deeply integrated marketplace, a large free trade area, short-distance travel times and new opportunities for policy integration under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on trade, Viteritti said. MORE
Truck transportation comprises 75% of all freight in Latin America. Such a comprehensive and detailed snapshot of transportation in the Americas is in particular use as a guide to companies who might be trying to procure and make inroads in various American countries. “So MORE
I’ve been doing some research on the unconventional oil supply chain. Unconventional oil includes crude oil from shale and oil sands. I’ve talked to over 20 oil executives and experts about the inbound supply chain that supports oil well production. This is part of the supply chain that the oil industry refers to as “upstream.” […]. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain Planning MORE
Read more [Video] Making A Difference: Feeding America & Transplace. The post [Video] Making A Difference: Feeding America & Transplace appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
A little more than 93 years ago (July 1, 1928), two of the largest truck trailer manufacturers in the United States merged, becoming the Trailer Company of America (TCA). This was the name of one of the original companies that had formed the Trail Company of America 16 years earlier. MORE
But here at Blue Yonder, we like to ask the tough questions that maybe nobody else is asking: Is America’s glow-up causing a supply chain shortage? The post Is America’s Glow-Up Causing a Supply Chain Shortage? The U.S. is experiencing a big glow-up. What’s a glow-up, you ask? MORE
Mir Sadat ( @Dr_Sadat_USN ), a former National Security Council Policy Director, observes, “From health care to finance, education to navigating space, agriculture to climate research, and from Hollywood to the Pentagon, innovation has been America’s lifeblood.”[1] ”[1] Many pundits now believe America’s innovation engine is sputtering and is in need of tune-up. Why America needs a tune-up. MORE
MPO and ALKIMIUS Group have recently announced a new strategic partnership to reshape the digital supply chain landscape in Latin America MORE
– A Toast to America on the 4th of July appeared first on Kuebix. The Fourth of July is commonly celebrated with cookouts serving American favorites like grilled hamburgers and hotdogs accompanied by heaping portions of potato and pasta salad. While you’re surrounded by neighbors, close friends and family, you may find yourself raising a glass for a toast to freedom and the American dream. Whether your glass is […]. The post Red, White, and BREW! 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. In this episode, Ricardo Carrion , Senior Director, Operations and Business Development – Latin America at DHL, provides an up-close look at Latin America from a supply chain and logistics perspective. Which vertical industries are the most active in Latin America? MORE
Kemper, its managers claimed, would harness dirt-cheap lignite coal — the world’s least efficient and most abundant form of coal — to power homes and businesses in America’s lowest-income state while causing the least climate-changing pollution of any fossil fuel. Last summer the plant’s owner, Southern Company, America’s second-largest utility company, announced it was abandoning construction after years of blown-out budgets and missed construction deadlines. “It MORE
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 skillsOne of the main reasons is a lack of supply chain expertise – an issue that has received scant attention from researchers up until now. This knowledge gap […]. MORE
This episode features Blake Thompson, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Feeding America, along with Frank McGuigan (CEO at Transplace). Read more Making A Difference: Feeding America & Transplace. MORE
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 MORE
“A Changing Environment Demands Changing Strategies” – that was theme of the Food Shippers of America 60 th Annual Conference held earlier this month in San Antonio, where more than 950 attendees (including food shippers, consignees, carriers, 3PLs, and technology companies) gathered to discuss emerging trends and leading practices in the industry. The post Takeaways from Food Shippers of America 60th Annual Conference appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
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This episode features Blake Thompson, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Feeding America, along with Frank McGuigan (CEO at Transplace). Read more Making A Difference: Feeding America & Transplace.
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Read more [Video] Making A Difference: Feeding America & Transplace. The post [Video] Making A Difference: Feeding America & Transplace appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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The Supply Chain Journal
JULY 8, 2021
A little more than 93 years ago (July 1, 1928), two of the largest truck trailer manufacturers in the United States merged, becoming the Trailer Company of America (TCA). This was the name of one of the original companies that had formed the Trail Company of America 16 years earlier.
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Mir Sadat ( @Dr_Sadat_USN ), a former National Security Council Policy Director, observes, “From health care to finance, education to navigating space, agriculture to climate research, and from Hollywood to the Pentagon, innovation has been America’s lifeblood.”[1] ”[1] Many pundits now believe America’s innovation engine is sputtering and is in need of tune-up. Why America needs a tune-up.
Speaker: Rob Handfield, PhD, Bank of America University Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management at NC State University
Join this informative webinar with Rob Handfield, Bank of America University Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management at NC State University, who will go over how the Coronavirus has impacted supply chains, as well as discussing approaches for preparing your supply chain for future outbreaks of major global disruptions. The world is becoming a riskier place, and it is important to plan for disasters ahead of time.
Adexa
JULY 12, 2021
Los Angeles, CA— July, 2021 Adexa, a leading AI Powered supply chain planning solution provider today announced the hiring of Mark McArthur as EVP of Sales in Americas. Mark will be heading Adexa’s go to market strategy, sales and business development in both North and South America.
MIT Supply Chain
MARCH 2, 2021
Truck transportation comprises 75% of all freight in Latin America. Such a comprehensive and detailed snapshot of transportation in the Americas is in particular use as a guide to companies who might be trying to procure and make inroads in various American countries. “So
Talking Logistics
MARCH 17, 2015
“A Changing Environment Demands Changing Strategies” – that was theme of the Food Shippers of America 60 th Annual Conference held earlier this month in San Antonio, where more than 950 attendees (including food shippers, consignees, carriers, 3PLs, and technology companies) gathered to discuss emerging trends and leading practices in the industry. The post Takeaways from Food Shippers of America 60th Annual Conference appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 18, 2013
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
MIT Supply Chain
JUNE 3, 2021
As companies look to restructure their global supply chains in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and other disruptive forces, the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region has an opportunity to become the next manufacturing and logistics hub.
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Many companies are being forced to retire their former supply chain solutions to meet demand. For a worldwide company like Flex Ltd, accepting change and using a new supply chain orchestration platform opened the door to success.
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The Supply Chain Journal
JULY 15, 2021
FreightWaves recently chatted with Daniel Simounet, vice president of the transportation sector for Hitachi ABB Power Grids , about whether it’s possible to electrify the freight rail system in North America.
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
He insists, “The truth is if manufacturing continues to decline, then America will decline. Trade wars, renegotiated trade deals, technology advancements, rising transportation costs, and a growing global middle class have all contributed to a more complex international economic environment. In the United States, growing nationalist and protectionist sentiment rests on the hope manufacturing (and associated jobs) will return from overseas.
The Supply Chain Journal
JULY 1, 2021
It’s going to be a challenge for food service providers to keep up with the reopening of America, especially for those servicing the restaurant industry after a lackluster year.
The Supply Chain Journal
JUNE 16, 2021
North America boasts a deeply integrated marketplace, a large free trade area, short-distance travel times and new opportunities for policy integration under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on trade, Viteritti said.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
I’ve been doing some research on the unconventional oil supply chain. Unconventional oil includes crude oil from shale and oil sands. I’ve talked to over 20 oil executives and experts about the inbound supply chain that supports oil well production. This is part of the supply chain that the oil industry refers to as “upstream.” […]. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain Planning
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 16, 2019
While this label is fairly clear, a second claim, “Assembled in America,” is a bit vaguer. The claim of American Made or even partially manufactured in America can convince an unsure shopper to go for it. Car companies like Dodge and Ford, both of whom proudly proclaim their American heritage, take advantage of the nuances of the Made in America label. Only time will tell if America will see a renaissance of Made in America products and handmade goods filling the shelves.
QAD
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Trucking Challenges in North America. But why just in North America? Automotive retail sales models in North America are also disparate compared to places like Europe. In North America, however, the buyer purchases the vehicle off the dealers lot and may often compromise on the exact features they want, or buy a vehicle with more features than they originally thought was needed. The post Will Trucking Challenges Transform JITS in North America?
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.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 3, 2020
MPO and ALKIMIUS Group have recently announced a new strategic partnership to reshape the digital supply chain landscape in Latin America
ITradeNetwork
JUNE 2, 2020
As an extension of our recent partnership with Uber Freight , iTradeMarketplace users can now donate produce to Feeding America food banks using Uber Freight via our site with zero shipping charges. We are happy to announce that our new Donations forum is live on iTradeMarketplace.
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. In this episode, Ricardo Carrion , Senior Director, Operations and Business Development – Latin America at DHL, provides an up-close look at Latin America from a supply chain and logistics perspective. Which vertical industries are the most active in Latin America?
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Mentions of “supply chain” have grown nearly 30% in the past five years, according to annual reports from S&P 500 companies
PINC
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. This picture was sent to us by one of our customers, Matt McLelland, Kenco's Innovation Research manager.
BlueYonder
MAY 27, 2021
But here at Blue Yonder, we like to ask the tough questions that maybe nobody else is asking: Is America’s glow-up causing a supply chain shortage? The post Is America’s Glow-Up Causing a Supply Chain Shortage? The U.S. is experiencing a big glow-up. What’s a glow-up, you ask?
MIT Supply Chain
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 skillsOne of the main reasons is a lack of supply chain expertise – an issue that has received scant attention from researchers up until now. This knowledge gap […].
Descartes
APRIL 18, 2016
Organizations with multi-national supply chain should realize the need for e-invoicing solutions that align with their global B2B strategies and comply with Latin America e-invoicing requirements. In the past few years, Latin America has emerged as a global frontrunner in setting e-invoicing requirements and has developed strong strategies for compliant e-invoicing solutions. Latin America is constantly changing their tax and e-invoicing policies.
o9 Solutions
APRIL 13, 2021
Dallas, 13 April 2021 – o9 Solutions, a premier AI-driven integrated planning and operations solution provider for the enterprise, has been named as one of the Americas’ 500 fastest growing companies by the Financial Times.
EFT
AUGUST 18, 2019
Latin America has the second lowest per capita e-commerce sales of any region globally. According to the Freedonia Group study Global E-Commerce , e-commerce sales in Latin America totaled $80 billion in 2018, accounting for 2% of the global total. North America has the highest per capita e-commerce sales in the world.
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. They all have one thing in common, they. READ MORE. Distribution Supply Chain 3pl Global Urban Hubs Warehousing
Kuebix
JUNE 26, 2019
– A Toast to America on the 4th of July appeared first on Kuebix. The Fourth of July is commonly celebrated with cookouts serving American favorites like grilled hamburgers and hotdogs accompanied by heaping portions of potato and pasta salad. While you’re surrounded by neighbors, close friends and family, you may find yourself raising a glass for a toast to freedom and the American dream. Whether your glass is […]. The post Red, White, and BREW!
CHAINalytics
MAY 24, 2018
The partnership between industry data giants will combine Chainalytics’ market intelligence products with Truckstop.com’s rates data to provide increased visibility into contract and spot rates in North America.
The Supply Chain Journal
JULY 2, 2021
As indicated in the article’s headline, the Port of Chicago bills itself as the “greatest intermodal facility in North America” through its marine, rail and highway connections. The canal increased shipping to and from Chicago before the railroads supplanted the primacy of America’s canals.
The Supply Chain Journal
MAY 19, 2021
With one quarter in 2021 under its belt, railcar manufacturer FreightCar America believes its new manufacturing footprint, coupled with positive market conditions, will make 2021 a good year for the company. In the first quarter of 2020, FreightCar America sustained a net loss of $16.9
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 15, 2018
Kemper, its managers claimed, would harness dirt-cheap lignite coal — the world’s least efficient and most abundant form of coal — to power homes and businesses in America’s lowest-income state while causing the least climate-changing pollution of any fossil fuel. Last summer the plant’s owner, Southern Company, America’s second-largest utility company, announced it was abandoning construction after years of blown-out budgets and missed construction deadlines. “It
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