North America Supply Chains Imperiled by Canada Rail Strike Vote
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 1, 2024
The two rail giants account for nearly 90% of the industry’s revenues and more than three-quarters of overall tonnage carried by the sector.
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Supply Chain Brain
MAY 1, 2024
The two rail giants account for nearly 90% of the industry’s revenues and more than three-quarters of overall tonnage carried by the sector.
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 22, 2024
Dean is Co-founder and CEO of Linear Logistics , one of Canada’s fastest growing full-service third-party logistics companies. They grew from a duo to a team of over 40 logistics professionals across operations in multiple locations across Canada. At Linear, customer satisfaction remains paramount.
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Stord
APRIL 5, 2024
This strategic acquisition further expands Stord's fulfillment network throughout the US and Canada, and strengthens its ability to provide comprehensive and tailored supply chain physical and digital solutions to its customers.
QAD
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Trucking Challenges in North America. While the challenge may be looming globally, the North American automotive manufacturing base may be more inclined to try and dilute their just-in-time-sequence (JITS) supply loops. But why just in North America? How will North American based OEMs Mitigate Industry Challenges?
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Offering FTL, LTL, and intermodal solutions, MegaCorp boasts a vast network of vetted carriers across North America, ensuring efficient deliveries. MegaCorp customers enjoy the following benefits: National reach: Operates across the continental US and Canada, with offices in multiple locations.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
businesses had begun to realize it was time to move some of their manufacturing out of China, and back home to North America. Home Depot, Polaris, Victoria's Secret and Carter's are among the companies that announced plans — pre-pandemic — to return a portion of their manufacturing to North America.
Freightera
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt Shares His Insights on the Current Green Energy Trends in North America. Here are 9 green trends apparent in the North American industries: 1) Rapid advancement in automation will increase manufacturing within North America. The result was detrimental to regional economies.
E2open
JANUARY 19, 2023
(NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, today released the Q4 2022 edition of its Ocean Shipping Index, a quarterly report that offers data-driven insights to better manage the movement of goods around the globe and on key lanes between Asia, North America, and Europe.
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 14, 2023
Despite a challenging economic environment and less favorable market conditions, the largest third-party logistics companies in North America continued to grow last year. Below are some highlights from Seth’s article, 2023 Top 100 Logistics List Highlights Growth for 3PLs. 13 on the Top 100 with more than $5.5 billion in revenue.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 27, 2023
About Werner Enterprises Werner Enterprises delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. has invested 110,000+ man-hours in R&D and serves 125+ customers in North America. Greenscreens.ai With 2022 revenues of $3.3 Greenscreens.ai
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 29, 2024
Ferguson provides plumbing and heating products to 9 specialist customer groups – over a million customers – in the US and Canada. The goods flow through 3 import centers, 14 strategically located distribution centers in North America, 106 final-mile shipping hubs, and nearly 1,700 branch locations.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 2, 2022
America’s freight railroads operate the safest, most efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sound freight transportation system in the world — and at the Association of American Railroads (AAR) we are committed to keeping it that way. Working with elected officials and leaders in Washington, D.C.
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Scott is the CEO of DHL Supply Chain , the largest contract logistics company in the world and North America. Scott Sureddin is the CEO North America, DHL Supply Chain. Scott manages all operations within the US and Canada, as well as central functional teams supporting the entire Americas region.
Axway
AUGUST 28, 2023
Between regulatory moves in Canada and the United States and market dynamics that have been underway for several years now, North America is moving closer to open banking adoption. One promise of open banking is that anyone, from large banks …
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 3, 2023
It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women’s Day on March 8, and during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Tyler is the Vice President of Network, North America, at Sendle , the first delivery network in North America specifically designed to serve the needs of small ecommerce businesses. About Tyler Abderholden Tyler Abderholden is the Vice President of Network, North America, at Sendle.
E2open
DECEMBER 29, 2022
(NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, has been named a Gold winner in Enterprise Service of the Year category in Best in Biz Awards , the only independent business awards program judged each year by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications in North America.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 21, 2017
Today’s post is by Troy Ryley at Transplace where he recommends that we keep developing a North America that supports trade and builds a strong infrastructure and economy for Mexico, Canada and the U.S. However, this would be an economic mistake for North America.
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 2, 2023
Joe Chandler is the President and COO of SPI Logistics , one of the top logistics firms in North America, boasting a robust network of 65 offices and over 54,000 carriers across Canada and the United States. Joe represents the fourth generation of his family in transportation.
Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Reports had indicated that that the government of Canada agreed to subsidies of upwards of C$13 billion over a ten year period in order to land this investment. Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America.
ivalua
APRIL 11, 2022
Since 2011, Optis Consulting has served Fortune-level and high-growth clients across North America since 2011 in pursuit of Source-to-Pay excellence. Optis Consulting was named Ivalua’s 2021 North American Partner of the Year. US & Canada. To learn more, please visit www.optisconsulting.com. Media Contact. ivalua.com.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 15, 2022
Today, GFS delivers to restaurants, the healthcare industry, and schools across the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest regions of the United States and all across Canada. GFS is the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America, employing 19,000 people with an annual revenue of $12.9
ivalua
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), based in Saskatoon, is focused on providing more than 160 local Co-ops across Western Canada with strategy and leadership, wholesaling, manufacturing, logistics, operational support, business-enabling services and marketing support. learn more, please visit www.optisconsulting.com. About TealBook.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 17, 2020
The majority of toilet paper sold in North America is manufactured in North America. Given that there has not been a massive shutdown in America factories the lack of supply cannot be attributed to temporary factory closures. Similarly in Canada suppliers are working overtime to meet the short term spike in demand.
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 15, 2023
Global automotive maker Volkswagen announced this week its decision to construct a battery production plant in Canada. The global automaker has previously indicated a strategy to establish regionally based EV supply networks to support the major markets of Europe , China , and North America.
The Network Effect
JUNE 12, 2015
European companies gain in selling products into North America. This means more air and sea freight on Europe-North America lanes, cross border feeds from Mexico and Canada, and increases in domestic North American transportation and warehousing for imported products.
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 26, 2022
These developments come five years after Panasonic began production of lithium-ion batteries at Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) , referred to as Tesla’s Gigafactory , in Sparks, Nevada. . Part of Broader North America Based EV Supply Network Investments.
3PL Insights
JUNE 30, 2020
On July 1, 2020 the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will replace North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). What does this mean for trade and manufacturing in North America? What does this mean for trade and manufacturing in North America? The North American Auto Industry. Going Green.
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 19, 2024
Magazine as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. Treasury Department along with governmental agencies in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and the European Union. The supplier will additionally establish added factories in Germany and in Canada. governmental agencies to include U.S.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 29, 2021
HarbisonWalker is the largest supplier of refractory products and services within the US and Canada. The company has 18 plants and operating locations in the US, Canada, and Mexico as well as plants and labs in the UK, China, and Indonesia. For a more comprehensive explanation of this project you can view the video of the panel.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 26, 2022
This growth was primarily attributed to the long-term project business, and regionally to North America and western Europe. One of Intelligrated’ s prominent, publicly-stated projects is an Amazon fulfillment center in Alberta, Canada with over 4,800 linear meters of conveyor. **. percent from 2,627 million to 3,796 million EUR.
Resilinc
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The disruption has cut off a major trade route for Canada’s exports of minerals, wood fiber, food products, and other products to Asia, and it has created a supply chain nightmare for Canadian manufacturers. “We
Freightera
MARCH 1, 2022
“It’s a big honor to be named one of Canada’s 50 Changemakers 2022, along with other inspirational leaders, entrepreneurs, and academics reinventing how Canada does business,” said CEO Eric Beckwitt. Its intent is to showcase the emerging leaders transforming business today. ” About The Globe and Mail .
NFI Industries
AUGUST 1, 2015
With over 145,383 miles of rail throughout North America, intermodal offers capabilities to successfully move freight throughout the span of three countries, encompassing Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2014, North American intermodal reached a record high of shipping 13.5 million containers 1.
PINC
JANUARY 5, 2021
Leaders in yard management services and technology to collaborate to bring transparency and efficiency to hundreds of facilities in North America. Founded in 1996, Lazer Spot provides yard spotting , shuttling, trailer rentals and specialized yard services in 400+ locations in North America. and Canada.
BlueYonder
MAY 1, 2024
Blue Yonder associate Kevin O’Donnell recently went in search of this photo during the recent solar eclipse in North America. But those who are professionals are dedicated to the art and seek out that once-in-a-lifetime, perfect shot. He shares his story with our readers here. Once-in-a-lifetime” is a phrase used often in pop culture.
Vinculum
APRIL 8, 2020
When seller brands dream of penetrating the international e-commerce markets, they usually picture North America – and they have justifiable reasons for this: As of 2018, the average revenue per online shopper is the highest for the United States. 2 and Canada ranks no. The United States ranks no.
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 4, 2023
It has about 1,000 members mostly in North America and Canada but also worldwide. Together, we joined a couples group called HUGS – Hope-Understanding-Growth-Support. I also joined a group called Husbands Out to Wives (HOW). The group is for men who identify as not straight and have been or are married to women.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 24, 2018
administration, and after a lot of back and forth negotiations between the US, Mexico, and Canada over the past year, a new agreement has been reached which is set to be signed soon. Mexico, and Canada (USMCA), I asked Jose to evaluate the impact of NAFTA — was it positive or negative? “I What’s changed? NAFTA’s impact.
Freightera
JANUARY 13, 2021
Starting in North America, Freightera is automating freight transportation and increasing operating margins for carriers and businesses shipping freight. In cooperation with SmartWay and Natural Resource Canada, Freightera created the first Lower Emission Freight Marketplace in North America.
The Network Effect
JUNE 12, 2015
This is the big takeaway from IHL Group’s latest research report , but there are several other interesting facts worth noting, such as: The combined wordwide cost of poor merchandise planning alone leading to Out-of-Stocks is $452 Billion, an amount greater than the entire retail economy of Canada.
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 23, 2022
After a three-day stoppage of rail operations impacting transcontinental shipments of key commodities and manufactured goods, the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference have reached a settlement calling for final and binding arbitration of differences. Canadian and U.S.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 24, 2022
At face value, CaliBaja is a healthy community that is significant both for the Country of Mexico, and the rest of North America. If a parts supplier in Canada is likely to experience a disruption, a manufacturing plant in CaliBaja might pivot to a more local supplier.
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
Sarah Zielinski ( @SarahZielinski ) reports, “There are six subspecies of wild turkey, all native to North America. gallopavo silvestris, which today has a range that covers the eastern half of the United States and extends into Canada. The pilgrims hunted and ate the eastern wild turkey, M.
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