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Changing SRM Behaviors in a Period of $70/bbl Oil

Supply Chain View from the Field

I was in Houston yesterday evening, speaking to a large group of procurement executives at a roundtable held by KPMG’s Procurement Advisory Group, at the fabulous Brennan’s restaurant on Smith Street. ”” This is exactly the root cause of the problem.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 28 – September 1, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Port Houston Container Terminals to Resume Operations Friday (WSJ – sub. BluJay Solutions Raises up to $500 Million New Financing to Drive Accelerated Growth. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Strong Software Bookings Growth Highlights First Half 2017 Results for JDA.

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Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

Enterra Insights

It used to take two days to get cargo off the docks. Marketing expert Robby Pedraza explains, “During World War II, standard sized shipping containers were developed to ship military cargo to the front lines. Conex containers evolved into modular units that could stack efficiently to store more cargo in one location.”[4].

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Significance. Significance.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

The two designs, one that looks more like a small plane used by hobbyists and another with a big belly used for additional cargo space, were recently unveiled in a company blog post. percent year on year in June, driven by double-digit surges in New York/New Jersey, Houston, and Savannah, Georgia. Alphabet Inc.’s percent gain in April.

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26 logistics professionals reveal the biggest trends in logistics technology

6 River Systems

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. These advancements are accelerating thanks to better tools that were created in 2018. Marc Tuinier.

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Global Vendor Management: What It Is & Why It’s Essential for Your Shipping Strategy

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Imagine you are at your desk in Houston and you need to determine whether a completed order left the warehouse in China. To get the information you need involves several languages, time zones, software programs, and much more. Global vendor management programs are based on a foundation of purchase order (P.O.)