Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2023

Panelists reportedly pointed to a more pessimistic outlook for transportation utilization for the remainder of this year From our lens, the picture of the report is that not only is an overall contraction of freight demand, but continued high inventory and warehouse capacity utilization is leading to increased inventory storage costs.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

percentage points In May, noted as an indication that shippers are consuming even less of available capacity than the month earlier. Supply Chain Matters highlights this week’s release of the U.S. Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that dropped to an all-time low for May 2023. That summation reinforces that the U.S.

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IQMS

APRIL 10, 2020

Through proactive business continuity planning, real-time monitoring, and its DELMIAworks manufacturing ERP system, Eldon James is running production 24/7 to meet its medical industry customers’ increased demand in the wake of COVID-19. Eldon James is a world-class manufacturer of medical tubing and connection solutions based in Colorado.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

The Logistics Managers Index Report® , compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), reported an April 2023 value of 50.9,

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Some companies prevent access to data to prevent trade secrets (or in the case of US military manufacturers ITAR regulations prevent foreign nationals from accessing manufacturing data).

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

The authors specifically make mention of geopolitics along with the ongoing effects of the pandemic impacting many manufacturing regions in China. The April report specifically indicates t hat after 23 consecutive months of contraction the index of Transportation Capacity shifted back into expansion, bumping up 11.2 points to 73.9.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

For manufacturers, retailers and other businesses with an objective toward reducing prior unprecedented and explosive increases in transportation and logistics services, the takeaway would be one of positive trending with a specific caveat. per 40 foot container. This is evidence of an industry floor being fostered to protect operating costs.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

However, capacity remains loose around the country, as many trucks remain idle. We expect cross-industry reopening, combined with produce season, to marginally tighten capacity on a regional level in pockets around the country in the coming weeks. Namely, the market is seeing increased volume and limited capacity in the region.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

Similarly, factories in areas of Shanghai , Shenzhen and Jalin provinces have had to restrict workers to manufacturing campuses in order to maintain operations. Warehousing Capacity also hit a record in March, reaching an all-time nadir of 36.1 Trucking disruptions in these areas threaten the flow of inbound and outbound inventory. .

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

The Logistics Managers Index Report ®, compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , reported a May 2022 value of 67.1,

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

The overall takeaway from the July data was that global production momentum had begun to stagnate and in some regions such as the Eurozone, Taiwan, and to some extent , certain manufacturing regions of China, PMI values had reached contraction levels. . Global Supply Chain Pressure Index. Additional Data- U.S. Logistics Managers Index.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Most states across the US have opened for business in some capacity. reopening, combined with produce season , to continue to tighten capacity regionally in the coming weeks.?? . We expect rates in these markets to fluctuate week to week b ased on capacity and demand. . Currently, we are seeing signs of recovery.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 15, 2021

In the first stage of the pandemic, many automotive manufacturers reduced their orders, anticipating a downturn in vehicle sales. Thus, GM temporarily closed a Chevrolet plant in Shreveport, Louisiana, which made the (small) Colorado pickup truck. (As Companies need to think about how they are going to address this challenge.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Houston is home to a number critical industries, including energy exploration, oil and gas refineries, and related manufacturing of petrochemicals and plastic resins, among others. The port has since re-opened, as have some portions of the railroads, but some capacity has yet to be restored.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

To demonstrate that classic (single time series demand input) optimization and stochastic (multiple time series demand input) optimization can yield substantially different results, we will analyze a network of a company A that has four manufacturing plants that need to service demand in every mainland US state.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail. Ultimately, the joint service provides a new solution for customers of both companies for U.S.-Mexico

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IQMS

MARCH 2, 2020

The innovation of our manufacturing customers was spotlighted at the Plastics News Excellence Awards ceremony on February 26, 2020. The companies, all users of our DELMIAWORKS (formerly IQMS) manufacturing ERP software, were judged by members of the Plastics News editorial staff. There, Intertech Plastics Inc. Intertech Plastics Inc.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

We’ve talked about the truck driver shortage and its potential to disrupt domestic freight shipping—fewer people are choosing to become truck drivers, leading to a serious dip in trucking capacity over the course of just a few years. Today, labor shortages are driving down capacity and driving up prices.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

Samsung has two big factories in China while SK Hynix Inc is buying Intel Corp’s NAND flash memory chips manufacturing business in China. chipmaking equipment to factories in China that manufacture advanced NAND chips. he crackdown, if approved, would involve barring the shipment of U.S. Apparently, warehouses are full.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 21, 2024

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has specifically indicated that the plans for Columbus, Ohio complex include being: “ t he largest AI chip manufacturing site in the world.” presence of an Intel , Samsung or TSMC supply volume and required capacity needs. It’s not going to come back in three to five years.” fab and associated capabilities.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

If you can use new technology to enhance communication with suppliers, manufacturers and more, you will have a tighter grasp on everything that is happening around your company. He has worked with 300+ clients in manufacturing, IS selection and implementation and project management. and Design 2 Part. Brown @TheMichaelBrown Michael D.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Phoenix and Tuscon are Arizona’s freight activity centers for consumer goods and manufacturing. Colorado’s mountainous terrain and seasonal changes can impact freight shipping costs. This is due to the automobile and industrial manufacturing industries in the state. Connecticut. Mississippi. South Dakota.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Phoenix and Tuscon are Arizona’s freight activity centers for consumer goods and manufacturing. Colorado’s mountainous terrain and seasonal changes can impact freight shipping costs. This is due to the automobile and industrial manufacturing industries in the state. Connecticut. Mississippi. South Dakota.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Phoenix and Tuscon are Arizona’s freight activity centers for consumer goods and manufacturing. Colorado’s mountainous terrain and seasonal changes can impact freight shipping costs. This is due to the automobile and industrial manufacturing industries in the state. Connecticut. Mississippi. South Dakota.

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