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Why is o9 Solutions Growing So Fast?

Logistics Viewpoints

Chakri Gottemukkala, CEO at Supply Chain Planning Vendor o9 Solutions There are several young supply chain software companies that are unicorns. One of the more interesting is o9 Solutions. In January of 2022, Dallas-based o9 Solutions was valued at $2.7 A unicorn has a valuation of over $1 billion.

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions.

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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. The company has 11 production facilities across North America and China.

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The Green Corridor: Looking for the Green Lining

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The number of alternative and dual-fuel propelled container ship orders out numbers the traditional ICE only engines for new ship orders. Aeronautics engineering innovation is sadly only paddling forward in comparison to the ship building industry. This is big money and infrastructure is working to accompany the change.

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HWI Unleashes Continuous Innovation

Logistics Viewpoints

The following article highlights some of the key points made by Mr. Elias and Mr. Stauffer. They also have 20 sourcing locations across North America from which they can ship make to stock products. The sourcing centers shipped over 130,000,000 pounds of product last year. HWI offers same day or next day delivery.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice! Significance.

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CPG Brands: Dominate Your Category With a Logistics Strategy

Zipline Logistics

Article originally published by Progressive Grocer. Survey insights reveal that 90% of retail buyers say a supplier’s ability to deliver on time impacts their purchasing behavior of that brand. Top shipping locations: Walmart, Costco, Bath & Body Works, Whole Foods, and Best Buy. Our stats: .