Operations and Supply Chain Management

JUNE 5, 2023

Dockworkers Throttle Ports; Shedding Warehouse Space; China Plus Many By Paul Page International operations at the Port of Oakland, shown in March, were effectively shut down on Friday. PHOTO: JUSTIN SULLIVAN/GETTY IMAGES A new wave of job actions is casting uncertainty over imports at U.S. West Coast ports.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

According to Supply Chain Dive , Port of Long Beach volumes reached over 674,000 total TEU in January. The Port’s CEO, Mario Cordero, attributes the growth to retailers who “stocked their warehouses in January ahead of the slower import activity we typically see during Lunar New Year celebrations.”

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OCTOBER 20, 2016

As shoppers count down the days until they can score deals on the hottest products, cargo thieves are counting on cashing in on opportunities to swipe unattended trailers and shipments. The industry experiences more cargo theft incidents when there is a higher volume of consumer goods moving through the supply chain.

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APRIL 7, 2019

True Value is investing $150 million in upgrades to its supply chain that will cover a new distribution center in Pennsylvania, ordering software, and more. Macy’s hired its first chief supply chain officer (CSCO) to oversee sourcing, inventory management, distribution, and sustainability. This number fell by 5.4%

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 20, 2022

Robots continue to be a larger part of global supply chains. When it comes to deploying robots, warehouse technology is more established, as the use of robots within warehouses is set to grow significantly. Warehouse labor shortages will continue to be the main growth driver for autonomous mobile robots.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Ex-SpaceX engineers create autonomous rail system that may solve supply crisis. California seeks to ease port congestion by leasing six container storage sites. What Berglund is referring to is the advantage that shipping lines hold for negotiations with cargo shippers for 2022 and beyond.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

store operations by 9 percent over the past year, slashing hundreds of millions of dollars of goods from their balance sheets and suggesting space is opening up in their jammed supply chains. Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The initiative involves placing RFID tags on packages and wearable devices on employees to eliminate manual scans, reduce misloads, and accelerate parcel throughput in the delivery giant’s warehouses. Last year’s negotiations took place as dozens of container ships were backed up off the coast of California waiting to unload cargo.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

That started a ripple effect on the whole supply chain, which includes trucking. Even if they didn’t have cargo on Hanjin ships, big retailers are starting to shift inventory from West Coast distribution centers to other DCs farther east. area, especially on eastbound lanes. The uncertainty at the sea ports boosted L.A.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . Supply chains, both international and domestic, are under constant pressure to reduce their costs and enhance performance at the same time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The unprecedented cargo logjams off the southern California coast wreaking havoc on supply chains show no signs of waning. Despite the epic supply chain problems, some companies have taken big steps to profitably meet consumer demand leading up to and during the busy holiday season.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Any successful business will take measures to forecast supply and demand for their products and services. According to Simplex Group , this helps companies plan for warehousing space, advertising, and staffing. They predict any obstacles that may disrupt the progress of cargo.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

West coast importers trying to beat tariffs find warehouses short on space. In 30 years, I’ve never seen anything like this,” said BJ Patterson, chief executive of warehouse operator Pacific Mountain Logistics in San Bernardino, CA, told The Wall Street Journal. Cargo thefts down 19% in 2018 but California still leads pack.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability. I am worried.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

"As [railroads] get better and in some cases, not as flexible, we want to have control over our entire supply chain," Braunbach said. Amazon’s XPO withdrawal sees carrier closing warehouses, losing $600M. Accenture, Amazon, and Mastercard's blockchain transparency platform could give supply chain visibility to consumers. “We

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshoremen Warehouse Union (ILWU) have been operating without a contract since the end of June, 2014. And for the C-Level Executives who are pressuring their supply chain team to “do something,” it may be time for a reality check. So What Is An Importer To Do?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Are you attending the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference later this month (September 25-28 in Orlando, FL)? Many products are within the category of optimizers for supply chain needs. Baidu receives approval from California DMV to test self-driving cars (Reuters).

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

is trying to build its own solar-manufacturing supply chain almost from scratch and supporting the effort with sizable subsidies. The supply chain and workforce that make up the sector are constantly evolving. And within the sector, the warehousing and storage category has added the most jobs.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

LLamasoft Introduces Supply Chain Sherpa Mobile Design and Visualization Modeling Tool. UPS to Rollout Fleet of Electric Vehicles in California. New ISF (10+2) Rule May Be Coming in May ( Supply Chain Management Review ). While we wait for the storm… C.H. Robinson Reports Fourth Quarter Results. Con-way Inc.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

And with that, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Walmart Toughens Delivery Demands for Suppliers (WSJ – sub. And with that, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Walmart Toughens Delivery Demands for Suppliers (WSJ – sub.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2023

A few weeks ago I wrote that Little Brown Bakers, the manufacturer behind Girl Scout Cookies , is warning of unforeseen supply issues that will be impacting both manufacturing and distribution of its treats. pounds of cargo in a hold with about 1,800 cubic inches of space. The company’s latest drone, the X-drone, carries about 7.5

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability. I am worried.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2016

The Hyperloop and drones headlined this week’s supply chain and logistics news, so let’s go straight to it: Hyperloop One Accelerates Toward Future With High-Speed Test (WSJ – sub. California Shippers Face Trucking Surcharge (WSJ – sub. DHL claims its drones are first to deliver (Deutsche Welle).

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

As I struggle to put on my ski boots, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week, starting with a $1 billion investment in a logistics startup. Freight Startup Flexport Hits $3.2 in January Truckload Linehaul Costs Up 6.4% Freight Startup Flexport Hits $3.2 in January Truckload Linehaul Costs Up 6.4%

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

China’s WeRide unveils electric, autonomous cargo van. This comes at a time when Amazon is trying to expand its warehouse operations in a very tight labor market. That surge has created the highest differential at that California facility than at any port tracked by Container xChange over the past three years.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2015

It appears that ports on the US West Coast are back in full swing after a protracted labor dispute delayed cargo worth billions of dollars and caused untold reputational damage to the companies caught in the crossfire. Managers move on and take their experiences with them; companies are forced to march to Wall Street’s quarterly drumbeat.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2023

By the numbers, the top challenges supply chain leaders are currently experiencing include fuel costs (59 percent), inflation (46 percent), delays outside of their control (41 percent), unpredictability (38 percent), driver shortages (32 percent), and losing business due to the economy (30 percent).

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The global supply chain is facing a perfect storm of challenges, and dealing with it, according to GE CEO Larry Culp , “really is akin to playing Whac-A-Mole.” And the current global supply chain disruptions may be sticking around longer than we might think. As one headache is eased, another pops up.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

A new year is underway, and what better way to begin our 2023 blog activity than with a summary of the freshest news from the supply chain and logistics theatre? But is that a real possibility, or are the predictions of supply chain mayhem just so much panic and hot air?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Schiphol airport gears up for chilled vaccine cargos. Holiday toy supplies at risk amid southern California port jam. Schiphol Airport is a major hub in the pharmaceutical supply chain and has already handled some of the vaccines that have been used in trials. FedEx, UPS feel van squeeze amid e-commerce rush.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

California readies regulations for zero-emission truck fleets. These inventory limits determine how many units of various products sellers can send to a warehouse at any given time — thus, any changes made to inventory limits could impact whether or not a seller is able to keep enough product in stock.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Chipotle’s push for humane chicken delayed amid tight supplies. Mexican factories gain in supply chain revamps. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. Jokr prepping world’s first carbon-negative grocery delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

Supply chain disruptions continue to lead to product shortages around the world. The ongoing pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, along with the Russia-Ukraine war, limited available supplies of cocoa, edible oil, and other food ingredients. Apparently, warehouses are full.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Example A single shipment of books, from Canada, lands in California and is sent to a local warehouse. A container of office supplies is sent from India via flight to California, USA. And from there, it’s loaded onto a cargo train and moved to New York station.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 22, 2021

IKEA warns supply chain disruptions likely to last into 2022. Truck driver shortage worsens supply chain backlog. No more room at the logistics warehouse inn, Prologis says. No more room at the logistics warehouse inn, Prologis says. Amazon plans to hire 150,000 for peak season.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2020

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