Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

As supply chain clichés take flight, clients struggle with execution. One of these concepts that I hear a lot; but see few tangible examples, is the idea of “customer-segmented supply chain.” The discussion of customer-segmented supply chains happens often. It is systemic.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Let’s consider these top factors affecting the trucking market, their implications on supply chains and how they are driving change within the industry. . But variations exist between regions, e.g., California is at $4.291 as of August 30, 2021, while the Gulf Coast was at the lower end of the spectrum at $3.038. .

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our latest news capsule format follow-up relative to the updating of prior supply chain management developments we have shared with readers. supply chain congestion during the Covid-19 pandemic has effectively disappeared.” West Coast Container Ship Backup Has Ended.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This mismatch in demand and supply as well as decreasing recycling rate over the years has further complicated aluminum can production.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

Electric vehicle company Fisker recently issued a going concern warning amid continued production and supply chain challenges. Background In prior Supply Chain Matters commentaries, we have highlighted ongoing production and supply chain challenges related to high profile EV start-ups Rivian Automotive and Lucid.

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Bristlecone

JUNE 23, 2021

June 23, 2021 – Bristlecone , the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain, today announced a new partnership with Cognitive Automation company Aera Technology. Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 23, 2015

A massive El Niño occurred in 1997-1998, unleashing record rains in California, deadly tornados in Florida, and a brutal drought in Indonesia, thus landing the term firmly on the radar (no pun intended) of millions of people around the globe. El Niño may serve as the ultimate test of supply chain risk management and resiliency.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 11, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights Rivian Automotive’s reported operational performance in the latest quarter, but at the same time continued challenges in the months to come. The overall perception seems to be that Rivian has finally turned the corner in terms of supply chain and operational performance.

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Bristlecone

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

24, 2019 – Bristlecone , the trusted partner in supply chain transformation, today announced a new strategic partnership with Tradeshift , the global leader in supply chain payments and marketplaces. The velocity of global trade benefits continues to increase quarter after quarter. About Bristlecone.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

As factories have struggled to ramp back up (or even open up), obviously the volume of imports to the US is down significantly-especially into California. Given this drop in volume, we’ve seen some carriers increase rates for loads going into California as they are not confident they will be able to secure a load coming out of California.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

As factories have struggled to ramp back up (or even open up), obviously the volume of imports to the US is down significantly-especially into California. Given this drop in volume, we’ve seen some carriers increase rates for loads going into California as they are not confident they will be able to secure a load coming out of California.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Supply chain network design (SCND) is a powerful tool for improving business operations. It can be used to solve a wide variety of supply chain problems. Simulation techniques can fill those gaps and allow for a more holistic view of a company’s supply chain. But it has gaps.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

California, Florida, and New York are leaders in the CBD market within the United States. California, for example, requires businesses to comply with Assembly Bill No. California, for example, requires businesses to comply with Assembly Bill No. 45 , which regulates CBD and hemp within the state.

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EcoVadis

JUNE 16, 2016

While environmental repercussions of overfishing have traditionally been the focus among seafood consumers, labor practices in the seafood industry supply chains have recently emerged as the most discussed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) issue plaguing the sector. The Difficulty of Supply Chain Due Diligence.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

For supply chains, higher efficiency, lower costs, and better customer relationship management are just some of the possibilities. To complicate matters, supply chains often involve multiple organisations across national borders. Let’s follow supply chain best practices and start from the customer’s point of view.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

In fact, the concept of a spreadsheet on a computer goes back to 1961, when Professor Richard Mattessich, from the University of California at Berkeley, pioneered the development of computerized spreadsheets for use solely in business accounting. A poor procurement choice based on stale data can lead to a decline in profits.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Because the company had invested in an integrated digital supply chain management solution, it had the ability to take a change order up until 3 pm one day and deliver on the order the following day. It solidifies and deepens trusted relationships with supply-chain partners such as the aforementioned big-box retailer.

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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 Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Nearly three years ago to the day, I wrote that vertical farming was going help with supply chain efficiency. The startup procured $400 million in a Series E financing round, led by One Madison Group and JS Capitol , that includes Walmart and existing investing partner SoftBank Vision Fund 1 in January 2022.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2016

How many slaves are in your supply chain? More than half say they lack the skills to deal with modern slavery in their supply chains. Just a third of supply chain managers claim to have mapped their suppliers to understand the potential risks and exposure to modern slavery. In addition….

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. In higher-traffic markets, Advance Auto Parts has “hub” stores that keep more inventory in-stock to give customers what they need when they need it.

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Logility

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Back in the mid 1990’s when I first entered the Supply Chain field as a freshly minted MBA from the Eli Broad Graduate School of Management at Michigan State University, I was full of “state of the art” knowledge from visionary teachers like Don Bowersox, David Closs, Steven Melnyk and others.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Taking the time to plan ensures businesses have the right amount of inventory available to meet demand while minimizing risk of having too much inventory tied into capital. While there were many factors leading to the demise of the retail chain, the renowned retail brand failed to stock the right kinds of inventory that was in demand.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Supply chain management is a multi-faceted process with many stakeholders and even more moving parts. New technology aims to make the supply chain more efficient, yet investing in the wrong technology further complicates productivity while hindering profitability. Here’s some research on this topic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

Chipotle’s push for humane chicken delayed amid tight supplies. Mexican factories gain in supply chain revamps. FedEx Express is teaming up with California Bay Area-based Elroy Air, the company building the first end-to-end autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aerial cargo system.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 26, 2023

Such a strategy has continued supply chain, production and new product introduction implications in the quarters to come. Earlier this month, Supply Chain Matters highlighted operational performance in the quarter which included total global-wide vehicle deliveries amounting to a 36 percent year over year increase from that of Q1-2022.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2015

With my son’s travel baseball team scheduled to begin its season next weekend, the coaches are employing some field maintenance tools you don’t normally see at a baseball field: For all of you who play baseball in California, Texas, and Florida, you have it so easy my friends. Infor Delivers Dynamic Cloud Solution for Supply Chain Execution.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

FLEXE , Flexport and Convoy –three technology companies adding flexibility to the supply chain–,recently hosted the first Peak Logistics breakfast in Seattle, Washington. I’m Nerijus Poskus — Director of Pricing and Procurement at Flexport. DC Velocity, which is a supply chain logistics magazine.

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FLEXE

MAY 25, 2017

Los Angeles, California. With scalable, on-demand capacity, it’s easier to procure space when volumes peak and there’s a strain on your infrastructure. Indianapolis, Indiana: Indianapolis is a staple in supply chain operations because of its central location and proximity to Chicago. Seattle, Washington. Denver, Colorado.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 4, 2017

I had the opportunity to sit in on the CPO Leadership Summit in Atlanta, GA this week, hosted by IBM Watson Supply Chain. (I My session was preceeded by a discussion by Brian Bancroft, Vice President of Direct Procurement at Coca-Cola in Atlanta. Here is the list. Anti-globalization. Labor arbitrage- labor costs and mfg.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

This is not only true for financial investments, but also for supply chain and logistics predictions. Like I said last year, making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target: sometimes you get lucky and hit the mark; other times you miss the bullseye by a mile.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

MH&L’s Editorial Advisory Board tackles some of the toughest topics facing the supply chain today. That’s why we went to the experts—the members of the MH&L Editorial Advisory Board—and asked them to weigh in on that subject, and on several other of the most pressing concerns to supply chain professionals.

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