Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

That includes everything from raw materials and manufacturing to packaging and logistics. Tesco and Walmart have announced procurement policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability throughout their extended supply chains. Known as Scope 3 emissions, these are also the most difficult to measure and manage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Optimal sourcing plant is different for different periods A baseline optimization model shows that depending on the period (month), the optimal sourcing location varies. For example, Colorado should be serviced by the plant in Texas in certain months and by the California plant during others.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2022

Raj is Head of Product for Uber Freight , a logistics platform built on the power of Uber with the goal to reshape global logistics and deliver reliability, flexibility and transparency for shippers and carriers. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

They source plastic pellets and then use injection, blow molding, rotational molding, and thermoforming to produce their finished products. In September of 2020, the company hired Jeff Baker to be their Vice President of Procurement and Integrated Supply Chain. It really does look good, really exceptionally good.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. VFC’s supply chain sourced over 410 million units of apparel, footwear, and accessories in their last fiscal year.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Feature Article by Dr. Raymon Krishnan – President at the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. Ensuring that any approach is fully compliant in order to avoid having to relocate production or supply sources often takes up a lot of internal resources. This practice is illegal. Relocating production from China.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). Oracle Warehouse Management Cloud Update Helps Businesses Scale Logistics to Meet Multi-Channel Demand. Logistics Platform Haven Sets Sights on SAP with Launch of Haven TMS.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Raj is Head of Product for Uber Freight , a logistics platform built on the power of Uber with the goal to reshape global logistics and deliver reliability, flexibility and transparency for shippers and carriers. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 22, 2019

Earth Day (April 22nd) is a celebration of commitment to creating a safer, healthier and cleaner world, making it a natural time to reflect on the power and value of sustainable procurement programs. Procurement at the pivot point. Clear steps to sustainable procurement.

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Resilinc

MARCH 6, 2025

It covers everything from funding for defense programs to weapons procurement and national security initiatives. Transitioning to domestic sourcing is a strategic move to reduce vulnerabilities, but it requires significant investment in U.S. The NDAA is a federal law that defines the budget, policies, and priorities for the U.S.

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Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 17, 2025

The newest additions to the list will impact industries sourcing critical minerals, cotton, and polysilicon used in solar modules from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China. Strained Logistics Networks : Redirection of goods to alternative suppliers or regions. billion USD. Shipping Overview Exiger identified 13.1

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2025

Geopolitical issues: Trade wars, tariffs , political instability, or regulatory changes that affect sourcing. Operational risks: Supplier bankruptcies, poor quality control, or delays in logistics. Everyonefrom procurement to customer serviceshould know their role during a crisis. Keep external partners in the loop.

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Bristlecone

DECEMBER 17, 2024

These services focus on improving operations in functions that have physical assets, such as manufacturing, warehousing and logistics. As the trusted partner for AI-first supply chain transformations, we specialize in empowering customers with tech-enabled solutions for planning, sourcing, and fulfillment.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2016

Compliance with a similar law passed in California back in 2010 is equally poor. According to a recent report by the non-profit group Development International, only 14% of Californian companies fully comply with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (TISCA). Consumers, communities and businesses deserve better.”.

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Logility

DECEMBER 4, 2018

While head deep in this struggle to build a business case for supply chain process, structure and technology improvements I came across a little blue book edited and compiled by Dick Morreale and published by the Council of Logistics Management Southern California Roundtable.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Six major corporations (Walmart, Home Depot, Samsung, Target, FedEx and UPS) will use the expanded off-peak hours to move cargo off the dock, freeing up dock space, by moving 3,500 containers per week during the night shifts at the two Southern California ports. QAD Sourcing manages the electronic RFQ process with suppliers.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Highlights from the High-Tech Industry Summit Blue Yonder’s High-Tech Industry Summit, cosponsored by Microsoft and Ernst & Young LLP , brought together over 50 supply chain practitioners from 18 diverse high-tech companies to Microsoft’s Technology Center in Mountain View, California, in October.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Emily Murphy @scbrief Emily earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Santa Cruz, for her major in Film and Digital Media and has experience in writing, publication and teaching. Logistics and delivery can be handled in a very optimized way with the help of automated solutions using data and information. Louis, M.S.

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Resilinc

MARCH 6, 2025

It covers everything from funding for defense programs to weapons procurement and national security initiatives. Transitioning to domestic sourcing is a strategic move to reduce vulnerabilities, but it requires significant investment in U.S. The NDAA is a federal law that defines the budget, policies, and priorities for the U.S.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In this article, we’ll break down the steps of proper retail planning, why it’s important, and how ShipBob can help with the “logistics” side when it’s time to execute. With careful financial planning, you’re spending your money only to procure the inventory you need in a given period of time to meet demand.

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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. Boot Barn @bootbarn In 2016, Boot Barn improved operations at its distribution center in Fontana, California by implementing HighJump’s Warehouse Advantage WMS.

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Bristlecone

JUNE 23, 2021

The strategic engagement brings together Aera’s Cognitive Operating System and Bristlecone’s expertise in digital supply chain, sourcing and procurement, and business process transformation to help enterprises accelerate their journey toward a highly intelligent, self-driving, self-optimizing supply chain. “In SAN JOSE, Calif.,

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The Wall Street Journal Logistics Report indicated late last week that: “ the backup of container ships off the Southern California coast that was at the heart of the U.S. It is becoming clearer that supply chain procurement and logistics teams elected to route import shipments thru either U.S. West Coast port operators.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2024

Included in this full update are the following categories and associated tech providers : IPO’s Lineage Logistics Announced Acquisitions Aptean and Principle Logistics Technologies (PLT) Korber and MercuryGate International Exiger and XSB Equity Funding and Investment UgoWork Alvy’s Pactum Initial Public Offering Lineage IPO Raises $4.4

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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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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

Fisker’s Financial Performance and Subsequent Warning In conjunction with the reporting of 2023 financial performance, California based Fisker announced that the company would lay off upwards of 15 percent of its current staffing, amid cash and ongoing business and supply chain related challenges. based dealer network.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 11, 2023

As we and other business and industry media have noted, there was turnover at the supply chain leadership level in 2022 including the director of procurement. For the planned next generation of R2 vehicles, the sourcing and assembly of batteries will all reside in the U.S. in order for vehicles to comply for attractive $7,500 U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2022

The Q2 shortfalls were attributed to the company’s Shanghai production facility as Covid-19 lockdown restrictions that occurred across China ’s major cities during the quarter impacted the country’s manufacturing and logistics services operations. GM has reportedly amassed in excess of 77,000 orders for the Hummer EV. of FedEx Corp.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides another update on ongoing strategic sourcing and operational developments occurring among electric vehicle focused supply and production networks. Included in this update are Tesla , Rivian Automotive and Mercedes Vans , along with recycling technology start-up efforts.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 7, 2022

Both domestically and abroad, 2021’s labor shortages in logistics, manufacturing, and service jobs prove to be an ongoing issue. Ideally, procurement teams should be consulted at this stage as they are likely to do most of the sourcing and ensure compliance. After three years, little progress had been made.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2024

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California , SupplyShift has established a supply chain network of over 100,000 suppliers, where buyers and suppliers engage and share information quickly in order to manage risk and facilitate supplier regulatory compliance.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 18, 2023

Founded in 2009, with the vision of becoming the next iteration of producer Tesla in technologically innovative EV design, production and distribution logistics, this start-up spent its initial years in designing and developing what is today the RiT electrically powered pick-up truck, and the RiS sport utility vehicle. Added Background.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Factor in recovery efforts from hurricanes Irma, Nate and Maria, and from wildfires in Northern California, and the disaster-fueled surge in demand for building materials could be unprecedented. And that was before wildfires in Northern California took a huge toll on life and property. government figures.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 26, 2023

Of the four existing volume production sites, Fremont California , Austin Texas , Shanghai, China and Berlin, Germany , Austin and Berlin are not currently optimized for available capacity at the present time. Hence, there is some upside capacity to take advantage of. Hence, there is some upside capacity to take advantage of.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 7, 2022

Both domestically and abroad, 2021’s labor shortages in logistics, manufacturing, and service jobs prove to be an ongoing issue. Ideally, procurement teams should be consulted at this stage as they are likely to do most of the sourcing and ensure compliance. After three years, little progress had been made.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 8, 2018

In 2016, average daily per capita use in California was 321 litres.) After years of trying to convince residents to conserve, the aggressive campaign jolted people into action. Water use was (and still is) restricted to 50 litres per person per day. (In

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 8, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Interestingly, today Apple is launching its iPad 3 in California and Woz was with us in Veags. Procurement Blog. Communication Services. Financial Services.

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