Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2022

I hopped on the plane in Baltimore on my way to Atlanta last week. Build a planning master data base to understand current leadtimes, conversion rates and currency fluctuations and analyze the impact of variability on reliability. As we circled Atlanta, I woke up and started a obligatory conversation with my neighbor.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Imagine the chaos that would ensue if every state in the US had its own air traffic regulations or currencies, for instance. What is to stop individuals from using other gateways in the region such as Baltimore or Washington DC to enter the country? There are many other areas where a centralized strategy is needed.

Government 58

Government Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction 58

NC State SCRC

MARCH 15, 2016

Jason Busch provided a great view on Block Chains, and their impact on the future of funds in the supply chain, at the Global Procurement Tech Summit in Baltimore. Barter system led to commodity currencies. But eventually the gold standard behind paper money wouldn’t scale and so we moved to fiat currency. Who has it?

Currency 40

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 31, 2019

We expect first quarter will be adversely affected by incremental tariffs, unfavorable mix, lost absorption on lower shipments and unfavorable currency, partially offset by lower year-over-year restructuring costs," said Harley Davidson CFO John Olin to Supply Chain Dive. Truckers protest Baltimore port delay times.

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