GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

CVSA-certified inspectors will commit a blitz of inspections across North America, creating a sudden strain on resources for both domestic and cross-border freight. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CSVA) International Roadcheck is set for May 4-6, 2021. Also known as the CVSA roadcheck, it spans three days.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2015

We continue our series on the most popular blog posts of 2014 in each of our main categories with our very first post of 2014 by featuring another area important to Cerasis and the industry: third party logistics. The Most Popular Blog Posts in the 3PL Category By Pageviews for 2014. Read the Full Blog Post.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. He has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

Yesterday we had said we concluded our most popular blog posts by category for the blog posts written from our major categories for 2014. We featured out of our 200 plus blog posts in 2014, over 50 blog posts in the manufacturing category. Well, manufacturing companies who ship freight in North America.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 26, 2015

The merged company will be the third largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth in the world. The goal is to drive organic growth in North American and global expansion by combining Kraft’s brands with Heinz’s international platform. This, I believe, is a sign of a new wave of merger mania.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The Suez Canal is the shortest route for container traffic from Asia to the Mediterranean and Europe, and is also used for some volumes from the Far East or Southern Asia to North America.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. He has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 21, 2017

Today’s post is by Troy Ryley at Transplace where he recommends that we keep developing a North America that supports trade and builds a strong infrastructure and economy for Mexico, Canada and the U.S. However, this would be an economic mistake for North America. Read more at Transplace blog.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Her unique approach to research and strategy is based on a decade-long career launching successful B2B and B2C programs and products across North America. Sarah is an Owner and Partner at PATH, a research and growth strategy with a four-decade history dedicated to supply chain organizations.

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AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

The list includes our best supply chain analytics blogs and news items, our latest webinars and most recent case studies. Chris Gordon, AIMMS VP North America, discusses this on our blog. But starting small can pay off, as Boon Edam’s Aron Waas (Global SC Director) explains in our recent blog post.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. For example, the Freightos Baltic Index indicates a 69% increase to North America’s East Coast and a staggering 226% to Northern Europe since the crisis began.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

In North America, 81% of consumers said they would stop buying products from brands they learned were harming the environment. The Demand for Carbon Accounting The push for sustainability isn’t new, but it has reached a tipping point. Retailers are following suit.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2023

The global automaker has previously indicated a strategy to establish regionally based EV supply networks to support the major markets of Europe , China , and North America. Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 29, 2019

DTI), the logistics affiliate of the largest food redistributor in North America, Dot Foods, delivers less than truckload (LTL) quantities to numerous customers who require smaller, multi-temperature shipments. The post Increased demand and regulations create new challenges for multi-temp carriers appeared first on Quintiq Blog.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2017

In partnership with KUKA Systems North America, Boeing developed a robotic manufacturing process for its aircrafts’ fuselages. Subscribe to her blog to stay up to date on scientific news and follow her on Twitter. Here’s a look at how robots are helping out the industry. Fuselage Fabrication.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2020

ToolsGroup’s GM of North America, David Barton, sat down for a video interview with Robert Bowman, managing editor at Supply Chain Brain , to share anecdotes and advice for supply chain planners in a year no one could have planned for. What are your customers experiencing this year in the wake of COVID-19?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 4, 2013

Supply chain talent is primarily coming from North America and Europe, but these are the continents that represent the lowest levels of growth for supply chain 2020 (see figure 1). Most global multinational companies have a solid base now in South America and Asia, but the race is on for Africa. SAPICS Has a Unique Opportunity.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The quiz has been taken by more than 200 participants across several regions – from North America to Asia Pacific. appeared first on AIMMS SC Blog. We are running a quiz to help supply chain professionals address these questions. Let’s delve into some of the results. .

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2019

Now Gartner reports that SCP BPO is gaining traction ( Market Guide for Supply Chain Planning BPO or BPaaS, 29 July 2019 ), particularly in North America and Europe. In a previous blog we described a ToolsGroup customer who illustrated many of these drivers and decided to choose the BPO path. For example ….

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Kinaxis

MAY 6, 2019

The two-day event brought together 60+ women and men from 27 companies across North America to discuss topics in four areas related to women in supply chain: balance, filling the talent gap, mentorship, sponsorship & networking, and leading global teams. So, what will you do? Let me know in the comments below!

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 19, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published survey report that provides important observations on the existing state of domestic and international logistics visibility levels in North America. The survey, conducted in March 2022, involved upwards of 350 logistics executives across North America. All rights reserved.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Companies like ELIX Polymers and Fresenius Medical Care North America have chosen SC Navigator because it makes powerful prescriptive analytics accessible and allows them to quickly answer very specific questions about their business. appeared first on AIMMS SC Blog. Read a selection of Gartner reports on the topic .

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2013

Kevin is currently the Senior Vice President for Supply Chain Effectiveness at Breakthrough Fuel , but prior to that he was the Senior Director of North America Logistics Operations at Whirlpool, another company that decided to invest in US manufacturing a couple of years ago (see “ Whirlpool, On-Shore Production, and Employee Talent ”).

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 22, 2015

Morai Logistics is a renowned 3PL in North America and Mexico that tweets eye-catching infographics, enlightening blog posts and the latest news in logistics and supply chain. They’re great social media engagers and have guest-blogged for us on the Quintiq blog. (Listed in no particular order). Morai Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In a company blog post addressing staff, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the move to in-person work makes it easier to collaborate, learn and build workplace culture. Last week, the company announced that three years after the Covid pandemic sent workers home, it is planning to require employees to be in the office at least three days a week.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Global challenges, including port congestion, fuel costs, governmental policies and the ongoing pandemic will be among the factors affecting over-the-road hauling across North America as we look forward through this year and beyond.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Beef, poultry and pork producers from Europe and North America all share a similar challenge: how to get the most value out of an animal. The post How a digital transformation can maximize the value of your meat supply chain appeared first on Quintiq Blog. Sharing of data across the chain is minimal, if non-existent.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 2, 2025

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides the latest edition of our news capsule follow-up, namely an update on previous significant developments or commentaries that we have featured on this blog. © Copyright 2025, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 24, 2025

Reportedly, this partnership will include a midmarket team of sellers in North America and EMEA regions within Infor for the selling of this capability. Copyright 2025, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters blog. All rights reserved.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 23, 2021

In this episode of 3 Minutes in the Loop, ToolsGroup’s General Manager for North America David Barton breaks down the reasons why there is a supply chain talent shortage, and the role of automation in the shift from tactical activities to more strategic and long-term priorities for planners. Check out the video below. Transcript.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

This new tax credit could help to drive EV prices down, increase EV adoption, and give automakers the demand they need to transition to a BEV-heavy vehicle lineup—but that’s only if they can quickly regionalize their supply chains to meet the new “manufactured in North America” clause. How Does the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Work?

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The Network Effect

JUNE 12, 2015

European companies gain in selling products into North America. This means more air and sea freight on Europe-North America lanes, cross border feeds from Mexico and Canada, and increases in domestic North American transportation and warehousing for imported products.

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QAD

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Recently, I attended a dinner outside of Detroit hosted by QAD, the Korean Battery Industry Association and NAATBatt (an organization dedicated to the development and commercialization of advanced battery manufacturing in North America). The incentives are tied in part to the assembly and sourcing of materials from North America.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The report indicated that Starbucks ’s company owned stores across North America were impacted, impacting the ability to manage the schedules of baristas and resulting in store managers having to manually calculate store employees compensation. All rights reserved.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 2, 2019

Director of Technical Sales for DELMIA Quintiq in North America, Matt Barry was recently named a Provider Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive, and a Rock Star of the Supply Chain by Food Logistics. The post DELMIA Quintiq’s Matt Barry Named to Top Lists of Industry Professionals appeared first on Quintiq Blog.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 11, 2025

Additionally, our long-held local-for-local manufacturing and distribution strategy strongly resonates today with greater than 60% of our costs located in North America. sales were manufactured through an extensive North America supply base and are not subject to tariffs. billion to $1.6 Christopher J.

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QAD

MARCH 31, 2020

Dealing with suppliers in Europe, Asia and North America from their Southern Hemisphere location, this was particularly appealing. The post ANCA Streamlines Procurement with the QAD Supplier Portal appeared first on QAD Blog. For ANCA a cloud-based solution offered the flexibility of access from any place at any time.

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