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Ferguson’s Commitment to Supply Chain Excellence Drives Customer Satisfaction

Logistics Viewpoints

Michael Jacobs, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Ferguson PLC In 2022, I wrote an article called The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of. The article was about Ferguson PLC, a value-added distributor of plumbing and heating products. Ferguson has an extensive and complex supply chain.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 4-8, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Only 8 days to go before I (along with my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure teammates) cycle 100 miles at the JDRF Ride for the Cure in Saratoga Springs, NY. Now, let’s move on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news…. Chinese logistics firm Best, backed by Alibaba, launches $930 million U.S. How far is 100 miles?

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When Will Blockchain Hype Pay-off in Supply Chain Operations?

Enterra Insights

Many articles about blockchain technology in the supply chain contain the word “potential.” ”[2] And logistics journalist Josh Fisher ( @TrucksAtWork ) asks, “Have the sinking cryptocurrency markets, which run on blockchain, stymied the buzz around how the technology could revolutionize supply chains?

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America's Trucker Shortage Is Hitting Home

Supply Chain Brain

We could see the demographics, and now they’re finally hitting home,” says Brian Fielkow, president and CEO of Jetco Delivery, a trucking and logistics company based in Houston. Read full article. Trucks moved more than 70 percent of all U.S. This isn’t something we just woke up to.” The pain point is specific.

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Downturn in the Oil and Gas Industry: An Opportunity for Supply Chain Improvements

Talking Logistics

Robinson, earlier this year on Talking Logistics. And according to an article in the Houston Chronicle , “During the past eight months, energy companies have slashed more than 176,000 jobs worldwide, although the number is likely greater because many aren’t made public. Accessorials is another example.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 2-5, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Anheuser-Busch Converts Houston Trucking Fleet to Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles from Ryder. Radiant Logistics Acquires Trans-NET, Inc. Here are some details from the article: Amazon.com Inc. Omnitracs to Acquire XRS Corporation. enVista Opens EMEA Office, Expands Global Services Footprint. and the U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

I read an article earlier this week that broke it down pretty succinctly. And now on to this week’s logistics news: McDonald’s is testing a new drive-thru concept. The companies launched their pilot program about a year ago to autonomously transport goods between Dallas and Houston.