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 current state of logistics is our malady. As I rolled holiday cookies in my hands, I watched TV.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. Over the past three years, supply chain cycles shifted.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2025

Kristina is the Director of Operations at Bettaway, a privately held, family-owned Supply Chain Services company headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey. About Bettaway Bettaway is a privately held, family-owned Supply Chain Services company headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Bettaway West, Inc.:

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This ambitious initiative is set to transform various aspects of the supply chain, from manufacturing and job creation to research and development, infrastructure upgrades, and sustainability efforts. Long-Term Impact on the Supply Chain Apples $500 billion investment is poised to have a lasting impact on the supply chain landscape.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Dan is the Director of Business Development for Bloodhound Tracking Device, the new standard in track and trace technology. where he leads efforts in bringing cutting-edge tracking and security solutions to the supply chain industry. our purpose is to redefine supply chain visibility and security.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

I have often written about legal issues and battles in California, as the state has been in the news for its warehouse and trucking emission rules, independent contractor rules for gig workers, and union disagreements at ports. Well, this week, I saw a new story about a bill in California that is turning heads.

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MAY 15, 2025

Supply chain teams face a similar dilemma companies are overloaded with vast amounts of data, and the ability to sift through the noise and focus on relevant insights has become a critical capability. Decision-makers must operate with agility and speed, often orchestrating complex scenarios across vast supply chain networks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

Dick’s Sporting Goods Beats Forecast in Q1 But Cautions on Inflation, Supply Chain. Walmart and Symbotic Expand Partnership to Deploy Automation System. This builds upon a prior agreement for 20 regional DCs, some of which have already begun implementing Symbotic’s technology. And now on to this week’s news.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Many of the world’s largest companies have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, triggering a ripple effect throughout global supply chains. For most CPG brands, indirect emissions — those that occur across the supply chain — represent the majority of their carbon footprint.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Supply Chain: Cash or Trash with Seth Page. Seth Page and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain: cash or trash. Seth is the COO of ThroughPut.ai , an artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain pioneer that enables companies to detect, prioritize and alleviate dynamic operational bottlenecks in real-time.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Importance of Digitalisation to Improve Supply Chains: Helping Businesses Navigate Through Supply Chain Disruptions. is adopted in more and more industries and companies, the supply chain industry is starting to implement these disruptive technologies to adapt to the ongoing challenges and obstacles.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I’ll be leading a panel discussion on “Automation, Real-time Insights, and Collaboration” with various industry leaders. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 15, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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MARCH 22, 2023

Automate was not co-located with ProMat as it has been in years past. McCormick Place North Entering the grand concourse and riding the escalator up one floor, we will take a left hand turn into the North Hall, home to the North Manufacturing and Assembly Solution Center and the Robotics and Automation Solution Center.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

FabFitFun Warehouse in Chino, CA FabFitFun is an interesting retailer with a complex supply chain. They have assembled a set of hardware and software solutions to enable huge surges in shipping. This is an interesting retail niche, but it comes with a supply chain that has huge surges in shipping.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

” And now on to this week’s logistics news. Earlier this week, Target said it will spend $100 million to build a larger network of supply chain hubs to speed up and lower the cost of delivering online orders. Some companies are exploring full automation that requires few employees.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 17, 2025

With a decade of experience in the logistics and transportation industry, Danielle brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in carrier sales and vetting. Hear directly from the California Highway Patrols Cargo Theft Task Force as they expose how organized criminal networks operateand the real-world investigative methods turning the tide.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

aims to block from obtaining American high technology. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company plans to invest $140 million in the initiative in 2023 as it implements the technology at its 940 remaining U.S. By acquiring GroundCloud, which was officially known as Windigo Logistics Inc.,

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MAY 9, 2024

In supply chain planning, a probabilistic approach that considers a wide range of possibilities is increasingly important amid complexity and changing conditions, to help planners decode uncertainty and make more informed decisions. The supply chain is no exception. Why Probabilistic, Why Now?

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MARCH 13, 2024

At the ARC Industry Leadership Forum in February, I had the opportunity to sit down with Rick Rys, Director of Consulting at ARC Advisory Group, to discuss the electric power supply chain. First, what are the overall supply chain issues make power greener? I asked Rick to give some deeper insights on a few key points.

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APRIL 21, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 billion for Bollore logistics unit Retailers Tackle Cardboard Overload With Made-to-Fit Boxes Robust.AI billion) for the logistics unit of Bollore.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2023

Mike Jarrett and Joe Lynch discuss success in retail logistics. Mike is the Founder of Jarrett , a leading 3PL providing transportation and logistics solutions. As a leading multimodal 3PL, Jarrett provides transportation, logistics, warehousing, and fleet services for customers throughout North America.

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APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. Missed appointments, dock scheduling mix-ups, crowded yards with insufficient parking, dropped trailers — all have cascading effects up and down the supply chain. The net result? Higher expenses. Dissatisfied customers.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. Surprisingly, IT research firm Gartner ranks Apple Supply Chain as the best supply chain in the world for 4 years in a row. Without a doubt, Apple Inc is the world leader in Innovation, Branding and Software Ecosystem. 1) Apples Supply Chain Model.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. In other Walmart news, the company is importing more goods to the United States from India and reducing its reliance upon China as it looks to cut costs and diversify its supply chain. million through the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program.

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JUNE 2, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Executives are plotting alternate supply chains or devising products that can be made elsewhere should China’s hundreds of thousands of factories become inaccessible. semiconductor company Micron Technology, citing national-security risks.

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Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 13, 2025

Southern California Wildfires and Windstorm Client Alert Supply Chain Risk Alert Severe wildfires and windstorms have impacted Southern California since January 7, 2025. Industries across the region are exposed to the wildfires supply chain impact.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

And a big show it was, with over 35,000 people on hand to see the latest innovations in retail technology. And now on to this week’s logistics news. District Court for the Southern District of California was filed Wednesday. California is a major logistics hub for these items. CTA’s 32-page brief with the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart recently established its latest high-tech consolidation center in Illinois, marking a significant addition to its supply chain infrastructure. Hyundai delivered 30 of its fuel cell trucks to Northern California. That’s all for this week.

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JULY 27, 2021

Driver shortages have become even more of a reality in the supply chain industry for a number of reasons, chief among them being the sharp rise in demand. But the industry is watching as the technology opens new opportunities for safety, savings and speed long-haul, raising curiosity on the strength of a compelling business case.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Around 30,000 of the available jobs will be in California, Amazon said. The majority of positions are for in-store workers while others roles are for the company’s supply-chain facilities. The jobs will be available across the U.S., the company said Tuesday.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Chipotle’s push for humane chicken delayed amid tight supplies. Mexican factories gain in supply chain revamps. This is the latest initiative from FedEx in its effort to explore and adopt emerging technologies across its networks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. While most of the tech world is focused on new generative AI tools, Amazon has been chipping away at an ongoing challenge posed by modern consumerism: the proliferation of shipping materials. Alibaba has officially introduced its Logistics Marketplace, providing U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

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 article is from Michael Balint at Solvoyo and looks at the fresh produce supply chain. To read the article, click HERE.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 14, 2025

Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? The world is becoming increasingly interconnected, and supply chain management has become a critical aspect of business operations. In this article, we will rank and describe the top 10 university Supply Chain management programs in the world.

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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. And now on to this week’s logistics news. These shortages have sparked growing demand on the resale market.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss why supply chain disruptions are here to stay. Steve is he Managing Director of Haxlar , an integrated manufacturing solutions provider, delivering design, manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, and product management services for a wide range of industries. About Steve Elwell.

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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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