QAD
JUNE 23, 2022
With each podcast episode, we talk with automotive industry experts about a range of insightful topics, all focused squarely on the global automotive supply chain and its challenges. I am proud to co-host the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast with Quistem Founder and President Cathy Fisher. Here’s a wrap-up of the latest episodes.
Elementum
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
The rain has stopped in Houston, Texas, but the traumatic conditions left by Tropical Storm Harvey have not yet cleared. Tropical Storm Harvey lashed Houston, Texas — America's fourth largest city — and has proven to be extremely traumatic to tens of thousands of people and businesses. click to zoom).
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Elementum
AUGUST 29, 2017
Harvey is not the first lethal and damaging flood to hit Houston: Tropical Storm Allison in 2001 killed 41 and caused $9 billion in damage, as well as flooding in 2016 that shut down the city for days. Houston’s expansive sprawl lacks drainage systems and has ample bodies of water that are easily exacerbated by heavy rains.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 26, 2019
req’d) Amazon adds in-garage delivery to in-home, in-car options (Good Morning America) Kroger’s autonomous delivery cars latest salvo in Houston grocery wars (Houston Chronicle) Walmart to Develop Its Own Supply Chain for Angus Beef (WSJ – sub. req’d) UPS’s $20 Billion Tech Bet Was Scorned by Wall Street.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Port Houston Container Terminals to Resume Operations Friday (WSJ – sub. UK government announces funding for truck platooning trials (Automotive Logistics). The rains and winds of Tropical Storm Harvey are over, but the impact of the storm on the residents of Houston and the surrounding areas will continue for some time.
AFFLINK
MAY 17, 2018
It's also important to point out that this data was obtained from a broad sampling of industries that included those in food, chemical, automotive, retail, OEM, packaged goods for consumers and more. The total annual freight volume per organization ranges anywhere from $1 million to $1 billion.
NC State SCRC
OCTOBER 26, 2021
The shortages in PVC and other materials are even shutting down automotive production lines, as well as other manufacturers that I’ve been speaking with. A resins expert in Houston shared with me the following insights last week: We are through the impact of the freeze – and the LS Force Majeure clauses finally ended, but not until September!
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
75 
Let's personalize your content