Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 12, 2025

Powered by generative AI, this new system harnesses data from dozens of sources, including satellite imagery, road networks, building footprints, customer instructions, information from prior deliveries, and street imagery, to create a comprehensive delivery solution for millions of locations. Quick Response Ups Driver Hires h 2.8

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This chain’s North America Chief Supply Chain Officer was quickly involved in the news narrative, publicly indicating that the suspect slivered onions were sourced to a single supplier, which was subsequently identified as being California based Taylor Farms. That was a testament to this chain’s supply traceability processes.

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EFT

MAY 26, 2025

billion) guarantee facility, the transport ministry said on Thursday. Exclusive: China's CMOC calls on Congo to lift cobalt export ban, sources say China's CMOC Group (603993.SS) and sites in three states are in contention, it said on Tuesday US Senate votes to block California 2035 electric vehicle rules The U.S. auto market.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 23, 2025

Implementing this technology for heavy-duty trucking, which moves 70% of all goods in the country and is responsible for 23% of total emissions from transport, is particularly challenging, given the requirements of energy and infrastructure. total truck fleet operates in California and Texas alone. at 29% of the total.

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EFT

JUNE 16, 2025

Exclusive: Hyundai Motor has a rare earths stockpile that can last about a year, source says Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) Fast-fashion retailer Shein's transport emissions jump in 2024 Shein's carbon emissions from transporting products climbed 13.7% Explainer: What's behind the surge in Japan's rice prices?

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QAD

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The broader consequence of this policy shift will be rising vehicle prices, declining consumer demand, and restructuring sourcing strategies as automakers seek to mitigate cost increases. manufacturing, and reassess their long-term sourcing strategies if tariffs are fully implemented. auto saleshave adopted Californias rules.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 11, 2025

RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Ocean Transportation Global Trade & Economics Supply Chain Security & Risk Mgmt Related Articles Red Sea Ship Traffic Slow to Resume as Ceasefire Risks Swirl U.S. Ships with associations to the U.S., or Israel or those that have been targeted by the Houthis previously now face higher costs, Baker said.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Zipline This California-based business is transforming healthcare delivery, especially in underdeveloped nations. Carla There is little question that the future of transportation in Europe lies with electric vehicles and other e-mobility solutions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Background on Ocean Transport. Pandemic demand for goods, and the shifts from a service economy, increased volume in southern California ports where 40% of ocean carriers unload for entry into the United States. The landlocked ports of Southern California are especially problematic. We are awash in a sea of self-interest.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The following will delve into some of the intricate farm-to-table challenges that supply chains face across sourcing, demand planning, procurement and inventory management, transportation, and warehousing. The blackberries you eat today could be from Mexico, and the ones you buy next week could be from California.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

In September 2022, Macy’s rolled out its first-ever wood-sourcing policy for its furniture sales after more than 150 years in business. It requires the use of responsibly sourced wood or recycled or reclaimed materials. District Court for the Southern District of California was filed Wednesday. CTA’s 32-page brief with the U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

Yes, we have achieved greater normalcy in transportation. In the spring of 2022, Asia/US ocean container rates resumed pre-pandemic levels and congestion eased in November 2022 into California ports. Build in-market sourcing. Rationalize global strategies to focus on building markets based on in-market sourcing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2021

Founded in Berkeley, California in 1966, Peet’s Coffee touts itself as the original craft coffee. The company has a sourcing team that vets the beans. All their coffee is produced in small batches and roasted at their own LEED Gold certified roasting plant in Almeda California.

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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. Whether turn-key component sourcing, or joint development and manufacturing, Haxler is a partner you can count on.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

The excess capacity includes warehouses in New York, New Jersey, Southern California and Atlanta, according to an article in Bloomberg.com that referenced anonymous sources. The US Department of Transportation reported that transborder freight between the U.S. billion, up 23.8% compared to March 2021.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Apple Inc purchases raw materials from various sources then get them shipped to an assembling plant in China. For other distribution channels such as retail stores, direct sales and other distributors, Apple Inc will keep products at Elk Grove, California (where central warehouse and call center are located) and supply products from there.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. Yards are a choke point between transportation and warehousing — and wherever you have choke points, you have a higher risk of inefficiencies that drive up labor costs, detention fees and delivery commitments.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

The Port of Kahului is fully operational, and interisland freight and transport company Young Brothers noted in an Aug. The shipping company is currently working with government agencies, customers and partners to coordinate the transport of relief supplies. 11 release. without any extra packaging. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

To start, Pepsi is using the trucks to deliver Frito-Lay products from its Modesto, California, facility up to 425 miles on a single charge. Speaking of electric semis, Uber Freight , WattEV and CHEP have announced a strategic, joint effort to deploy electric trucks on select routes in Southern California.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

To demonstrate, one California autonomous vehicle company, TuSimple, tested the efficacy of long-haul driverless vehicles in a recent trek from Nogales, Arizona to Oklahoma City, shaving 10 hours (42%) off of what would otherwise be a 24-hour trip. In a word, it’s data. To learn more, visit [link].

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2024

Countless companies grapple with the fundamental flaw of disjointed processes, which leaves planning blind to crucial factors such as transportation, warehouse, and labor constraints. Bridging this technological divide requires a concerted effort to harmonize data flows and establish a unified source of truth.

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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. Uber Freight’s blog with latest news/developments. Uber Freight Opens Chicago Office.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

Port congestion was a top challenge for international shippers for 2021, especially when it came to ports in California. Export dwell time in Asia, where many goods being transported to the US begin their journey, saw huge fluctuations in the first half of 2021. Global ramifications of port congestion.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

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. Joint tariff payment is a better strategy for both partners when compared with looking for a totally new supplier or sourcing from a different country altogether.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 21, 2020

There are several notable examples of companies that have done precisely this: California-based Green Toys recycled some 55 million milk jugs in its first decade in business. Allbirds uses recycled cardboards and plastics as well as ethically sourced wool, while Rothy’s uses recycled plastics to create breathable, flexible shoes.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Drought conditions at the Panama Canal are not a good match for its high water demands; it takes at least 50 million gallons of water , with some sources citing much more, to move a single ship through the 51-mile waterway. That’s the beauty of transportation optimization in today’s age of sophisticated AI and ML. This year, the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2014

Costco’s CEO, for instance, flew out to Google’s Mountain View, California campus to meet with Google CEO Larry Page before agreeing to participate in the Google Shopping Express program. Moving on to other news, UPS announced the addition of a Full Container Load (FCL) rail solution to its China-to-Europe transportation lineup.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. It covers 37 states and parts of Canada through a fleet of more than 150,000 crowd-sourced drivers, it says. From a shipping perspective, time is critical.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Background on Ocean Transport. Pandemic demand for goods, and the shifts from a service economy, drove the increase in southern California ports where 40% of ocean carriers unload for entry into the United States. The California landlocked ports struggled with unloading the larger ships. We are awash in a sea of self-interest.

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

Then, he found that building a rocket for transportation purpose might be a good idea (at that time, many people tried to talk him out of this craziness). 3) Use standard components and modular design : to reduce cost further, Musk tries to utilize standard components that are highly available within the aerospace industry in California.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Some of Bastian’s notable client projects include a Puma facility in California with an AutoStore grid that can hold 305,000 bins and a Dafiti Group facility in Brazil that includes a large AutoStore installation, Interroll conveyor, and Bastian Solutions’ Exacta software. Lee Partners. Fortna has many Fortune 500 companies as its clients.

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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. Source: Commerce Dept.

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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. Uber Freight’s blog with latest news/developments. Uber Freight Opens Chicago Office.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

MacroPoint Announces Platform Integration with JDA Transportation Management Solution. Apple Gets Permit to Test Self-Driving Cars in California (New York Times). Source: Amazon patent. On the software front, just when you thought “Does the market need another transportation management system (TMS)?”

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2023

Mitch earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of California, Riverside. Tai automates the LTL shipping process and provides FTL brokers with a centralized platform for sourcing load coverage. TAI TMS is a fully integrated platform for freight management and transportation.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

2014 – California wildfires (150 homes destroyed, massive power outages. They may be too busy looking at constraint challenges or alternate sources of supply. It would be easy to talk climate change and the causes behind them but that would be irrelevant to this discussion. 2016 – Hurricane Matthew (plus others).

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