Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

In the spring of 2022, Asia/US ocean container rates resumed pre-pandemic levels and congestion eased in November 2022 into California ports. E-commerce models exacerbated this trend while supply variability challenged order reliability. However, variability and global unrest is rising. The peak disruption was in December 2021.

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

Manufacturers may not think they have much in common with the retail companies beyond producing the products that stock store shelves, but there could be a lot to learn from the latter as the manufacturing headwinds of the last few years carry into 2023. Walmart Has Embraced RFID Technology – Should You?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

As a result of shifting manufacturing networks across the world, distribution networks will change substantially in the next few years. Reporting regulations in Europe such as CSRD and the US (California) are now in place, so companies will have to hurry to catchup and be ready to report accurate figures in the very near future.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

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. He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses.

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PINC

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Here are the top trucking trends that all shippers should be aware of, according to The American Transportation Research Institute. of Livermore, California, ceased operations on July 30. last month (a reading below 50 typically indicates that growth in the manufacturing sector is weakening) as the S.

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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. In addition to the three warehouses in California, it operates two facilities in New Jersey and one in Georgia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Canoo to build battery manufacturing facility in Oklahoma. Modesto, California-based Save Mart announced that Save Mart banner stores in Lathrop and Ceres, California now offer two-hour grocery delivery via Amazon. Plans call for Save Mart to soon launch Amazon delivery at more stores in California’s Central Valley.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

Well, according to Czinger, a Los Angeles-based boutique hypercar manufacturer, that is about to be a possibility. That trend will present a major challenge in the mid- to long-term range, at the same time that the industry is keeping a wary eye on looming contract negotiations between waterfront labor and port management groups on the U.S.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Fortunately, the last two to three years have been transformative and optimistic towards electrification with major OEM manufacturers working on new technologies. Yet, such temporary setbacks don’t change the fact that the world is inexorably moving to an all-electric future, and innovation continues apace.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

In extreme cases, firms simply state that a product comes from one country when, in actual fact, it was manufactured in a country that is impacted by the higher tariff being imposed. Alternatively, you may want to relocate – totally or in part – where your product is manufactured. This practice is illegal. Free trade agreements (FTAs).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

VF had committed itself to largely selling goods to consumers in the same region they are manufactured in. VF is having conversations with fabric manufacturers to encourage them to produce more fabric in factories outside of Asia. BOMs are critical for sourcing and manufacturing. COVID adversely affected many multinationals.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 27, 2023

When it came to supply chains and manufacturing, Biden, South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida honed in on critical minerals and each country’s need for the materials to support their electric vehicle and battery ambitions. The administration has yet to announce a program launch date.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2022

CaliBaja is a North American manufacturing powerhouse. Located in Mexico but close to the California border, it serves as a vast hub of industrial jobs, making significant contributions to the production of products that ship all over the world. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Big Data?

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. The Sustainable Freight Action plan released by California governor Jerry Brown outlines a long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transportation system. Supply Chain News. Source: EBN.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2022

I’ve now seen a new trend around using AI for music: illustrating song lyrics. The queue fell through the spring as Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, improved their cargo flows. Satirist Funk Turkey used lyrics.rip to scrape the Genius Lyrics Database and made a Markov Chain write Metallica lyrics.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Now we’re back to saying $180 oil and not $6 or $7 or $8 fuel in California but $10 fuel across the country.” Economic trends will come and go, and contractual snafus are to be expected–but with Intelligent Audit, your business can face a volatile peak season with confidence. We do have a very strong labor market. 803 billion U.S.

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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. Most shippers currently face a long list of challenges thanks to some well-known trends. Manufacturers also adjusted. Others turned to additive manufacturing/3D printing to create goods closer to customers.

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Unleashed

MARCH 19, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news 5 secrets you can steal for better cash flow Growth advice from the founder of a healthy soda brand Job opportunities from Fujitsu, Tesla, and more In the supply chain headlines Manufacturing profit margins recovering. Learn more in the latest Manufacturing Health Index report.

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PINC

DECEMBER 3, 2019

New webinar discusses the current trends in the food supply chain space and the role that technology is playing in the modern-day cold chain. . Impacting owners of transport refrigeration units (TRUs) and that are operated in California , the new regulations apply to TRU emissions and various other items. The FSMA and Food Safety.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 6, 2020

And that means looking at ongoing trends and changing regulations. California Assembly Bill 5 (AB-5) went in effect on January 1, 2020, which limits the use of classifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees by companies in the state. One thing’s for sure, freight forwarding never has a dull moment. .

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 2, 2024

The declined Q1 performance was attributed partially to the early phase of the production ramp-up of an updated Model 3 sedan at the Fremont, California facility, along with temporary factory shutdowns resulting from the Red Sea shipping disruption and an arson attack that collectively impacted the company’s Berlin, Germany production facility.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

To learn more about the biggest trends shaping the logistics industry today, we reached out to a panel of logistics professionals and asked them to answer this question: “What are the biggest trends in logistics technology?” ” Meet Our Panel of Logistics Pros: Brian Jessup. Marc Tuinier. Amber Fullerton. Brian Jessup.

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Logility

MARCH 29, 2022

Manufacturers and shipping companies assumed that because of layoffs, demand would drop. It’s been a whirlwind, as manufacturers have been left scratching their heads about what’s going to happen next. There were floods in Europe and China, Hurricane Ida on the Gulf Coast, and California wildfires that all played their part.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2013

California, for example, passed the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 , which went into effect in January 2012. In response, federal and state governments are taking action to drive down the use of slave labor in supply chains. Tweet The post How Many Slaves Are in Your Supply Chain?

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2023

Disruptions across the Chinese manufacturing sector are likely to impact the global supply chain of goods and the world’s economy. . California’s AB5 . AB5 has the potential to destabilize the trucking market in California, which can create a variety of issues for shippers moving freight in and out of the state. Learn more.

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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). What Incentives Does the Inflation Reduction Act Provide to Battery Manufacturers?

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QAD

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Many of the trends shaping our industry in 2023 will continue in 2024, and there’s a lot you can do to prepare right now. In 2024, I anticipate that this trend will be yet another factor that drives demand for secure, tamper-evident packaging products. Spoiler alert (don’t worry, your cereal is safe!):

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

This will certainly be an interesting trend to watch. percent), manufacturing (4.5 In fact, several companies are working on new virtual-taste technologies for therapeutics, gastronomy, and virtual dining in the metaverse. And now on to this week’s logistics news. percent, followed by accommodation and food services (7.0

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Elementum

OCTOBER 5, 2015

We take a look at how new vehicles are changing the manufacturing game. With its new gigafactory centralizing the manufacturing process, Tesla Motors is one of the largest automotive employer in California. Other automotive manufacturers have announced their intentions of developing their own electric cars.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Recently, I had the privilege of attending the Snowflake Data Cloud World Tour in sunny Santa Clara, California, which left me feeling inspired and invigorated. This transparency helps all stakeholders, from manufacturers to retailers, to make informed decisions and plan their operations effectively.

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Resilinc

APRIL 19, 2022

How effective Biden’s invocation of the DPA—which followed the administration’s February release of a memo updating its efforts to revitalize domestic manufacturing and supply chains for a broad array of vital materials and products—is an open question. manufacturers decided to source REEs from foreign countries. Warning that the U.S.

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QAD

JULY 11, 2023

That said, the environmental friendliness of BEVs depends on several factors, from the electricity used to charge the batteries to the manufacturing process of the batteries themselves. Although EV’s full-life emissions are lower than ICE-powered vehicles, EV manufacturing does have a dark side.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

A good chunk of these is found in California, home to 41,300 private and public power outlets. economy, with retailers racing to restock inventories that were depleted early in the pandemic and manufacturers rushing to bring in parts and raw materials to restore production that had been idled or cut back. That’s all for this week.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Manufacturers know all the issues: U.S. 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. Recommendations for Manufacturers.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Late last year, a San Francisco politician launched a statewide campaign to raise money for a California ballot that would penalize private enterprise for embracing automation in the workplace. But California is not the first to raise this idea. And for the last seven years, Home Depot has a self-checkout lane in every store.

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RFgen

JULY 21, 2016

Collaborating with corporate leaders and hearing professionals speak on relevant topics is one way to stay on top of industry trends. As Footwear News explained, California’s bisphenol A restrictions are cause for concern for many brands, as this causes the need for adjustments in the manufacturing process.

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RFgen

JULY 21, 2016

Collaborating with corporate leaders and hearing professionals speak on relevant topics is one way to stay on top of industry trends. As Footwear News explained, California’s bisphenol A restrictions are cause for concern for many brands, as this causes the need for adjustments in the manufacturing process.

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