Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2013

The collapse of the garment factory in Bangladesh last week , which killed at least 705 workers and injured thousands of others, has put a spotlight on a problem that plagues many supply chains: the use of slave labor. In response, federal and state governments are taking action to drive down the use of slave labor in supply chains.

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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. Kudos to the Micron team!

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2022

Raj holds a Master’s degree in computer science from Texas A&M University, an MBA from the University of California Berkeley, and a computational mathematics and statistics degree from the University of Washington. About Uber Freight. Shippers are also increasingly interested in sustainability. Empty miles are about 1.5%

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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. A quick look at the regulatory landscape.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In his current role, he is accountable for several strategic functions, including corporate engineering; capital and infrastructure strategy; corporate real estate; risk management; operations research and global procurement. Number 1 : I was and remain naturally curious – about the industry, emerging trends and sources of value.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2024

Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech kicks off our 2024 series with two acquisition announcements related to multiple supply chain providers. Included providers in this update are Sphera and SupplyShift , along with Optilogic and Insight, Inc. Optilogic Acquisition of Insight Inc.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Raj holds a Master’s degree in computer science from Texas A&M University, an MBA from the University of California Berkeley, and a computational mathematics and statistics degree from the University of Washington. About Uber Freight. Shippers are also increasingly interested in sustainability. Empty miles are about 1.5%

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides perspectives on an emerging supply chain management focused lesson occurring at Rivian Automotive. and at corporate headquarters in Irvine, California. The result was engineering resources located across the U.S.

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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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NC State SCRC

JULY 21, 2022

At first blush, many readers are probably asking the same question: what does the DOJ Antitrust Division have to do with supply chain management? [1]. I didn’t know a lot about what the Antitrust division within the Department of Justice does, nor how it works with supply chains, and this conversation definitely piqued my interest.

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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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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Such an outcome has significant implications for supply chain sustainability. Is just transition another short-lived buzzword that will have minimal impact on supply chain operations, or is it something more substantial? If this prediction turns out to be true, what are the implications for supply chain sustainability?

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 7, 2022

In 2017, the International Labor Organization estimated that 40 million people globally were victims of modern slavery, and of those, 25 million were victimized by forced labor.Due to the nature and regionality of forced labor, the reality is that it is most likely to be found deeper in supply chains, at the second, third, or fourth tier.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights yesterday’s announcement that Tesla will construct and operate a Megapack storage battery production facility in China. Tesla’ s Lathrop, California facility also produces Megapacks , which currently provided an estimated five percent of revenues. All rights reserved.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

Negotiation, a crucial skill in the realms of business and procurement, demands the ability to remain calm, collected, and confident even in the most challenging situations. These films were chosen to inspire and educate both aspiring negotiators and seasoned procurement managers.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 17, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our latest news capsule format follow-up relative to the updating of our prior supply chain management published developments we have shared with readers. Supply Chain Driven Inflation Moderates in July. Our previous edition of this series was published on July 28 th.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

The company has faced sourcing constraints as a result of the war in Ukraine, causing the company to rely on second sourcing capabilities for its mustard procurement. However, McCormick executives have said the company will raise prices during the second quarter, amid cost pressures from rising inflation and supply chain issues.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 7, 2022

In 2017, the International Labor Organization estimated that 40 million people globally were victims of modern slavery, and of those, 25 million were victimized by forced labor.Due to the nature and regionality of forced labor, the reality is that it is most likely to be found deeper in supply chains, at the second, third, or fourth tier.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Globalization has created the emergence of sophisticated supplier networks, creating management challenges as exposure to volatility and complexity of global sourcing has emerged. This has brought about a recent understanding the role of transparency in sustainable supply chains, in support of a diverse set of stakeholder needs.

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EcoVadis

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Bateman also emphasized the differences between visibility, transparency, and traceability and urged procurement executives to prioritize each concept accordingly. San Francisco. Of the numerous gems of wisdom, one key point resonated with every attendee – executive leadership buy-in is non-negotiable.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In 2021, Tesla acquitted a former JC Penny distribution center located in Lathrop, California for the initial production of megapacks. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Reportedly, the megapack to be produced in Shanghai can store 3.9 MWh of energy.

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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. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Source: Dictionary.com. As supply chain clichés take flight, clients struggle with execution. 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.”

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we provide highlights of manufacturing and supply chain developments involving electric vehicle automotive producers at the 2022 mid-year point. Two supply chain officials at the company, who spoke on condition of anonymity, had reportedly confirmed the news on Wednesday.

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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. Background. According to the U.S. and the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights reports that Rivian Automotive fell short of its 2022 vehicle production goal and that several top executives have departed the company, including the company’s purchasing head. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Bob Ferrari.

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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). JDA Unleashes New Levels of Supply Chain Visibility Across its Portfolio with TransVoyant. Apple Gets Permit to Test Self-Driving Cars in California (New York Times).

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Requis

MARCH 23, 2021

On episode 25 of Supply Chain Next, Richard Donaldson talks with Roberto Reichard about embodied carbon, climate change and taking control of our supply chains to move toward sustainability. Supply Chain Next · 025 – Roberto Reichard. Safety and quality became key buying factors during procurement.

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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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ITradeNetwork

OCTOBER 9, 2018

From a recent survey of some of the major grocery store chains conducted here at iTradeNetwork, sourcing locally fresh food is a direct response to their customer’s desire. But all food simply cannot be sourced locally. Producers will grow, package and sell it, and grocers will procure and stock it.

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Claritum

AUGUST 23, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Why is diversity of supply important. Strategic approach to supply diversity. Indirect spend and supply diversity. million people are employed by 909,000 of these minority owned businesses (Source: www.mbda.gov). Source unknown). 2 Why is diversity of supply important?

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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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