Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

The company has 11 production facilities across North America and China. SK Capital is a private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals sectors. The post Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Supply Chain Planning Software 234

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling Scenario Planning 234

CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

I always come back from these conferences inspired and fascinated at how diligent chemical supply chain managers must be to mitigate risk and adverse events. The chemical supply chain continues to faces significant challenges, with more global and complex supply chains, leaner inventories, and rising customer expectations.

Conference 34

Conference Chemicals Third Party Logistics North America 34

NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Prices for polyethylene, polypropylene and other chemical compounds used to make auto parts, computers, and a vast array of plastic products, have reached their highest levels in years in the U.S. For one of the high grade ethylene required, there is only one manufacturer in North America, who is in Texas (Eastman Chemical).

Supply Chain Disruption 52

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Texas 52

Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

to Australia are wrestling with a shortage of chemicals used in X-rays, while real-estate projects are held up by delayed materials. In some key trading routes, such as Asia–Europe and Asia–North America, the rate spikes are even higher and the delays more frequent.”[4]. Hospitals from the U.S. ”[4].

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2022

Usually, the process captures CO2 from large point sources, such as coal-fired power plant, a chemical plant or biomass power plant, and then stores it in an underground geological formation. These technologies include absorption, adsorption, chemical looping, membrane gas separation or gas hydration.

Predictive Analytics Software 230

Predictive Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 230

IQMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Manufacturers I’ve spoken with say adding real-time monitoring to their WMS delivers improved logistics, coordination with transportation providers, inventory level visibility, and greater accuracy regarding the status of inbound shipments into warehouse locations. in general and WMS specifically.

Supply Chain Planning Software 41

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Analytics Software Inventory Management Software 41

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 30, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, Executive Editor Bob Ferrari pens highlights of the 2022 Crossroads Event recently conducted by the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. This Editor had the opportunity to attend the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics ( CTL ) 2022 Crossroads Event. Background.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

It’s the reason why a growing number of companies are starting to view logistics as a competitive weapon instead of just a cost center. As I wrote about recently, disrupting logistics ain’t easy. It’s the reason why P&G, Home Depot, and Target are all redesigning their supply chain and fulfillment networks. Digital Freight.

Supply Chain Planning Software 121

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Estonia Predictive Analytics Software 121

Supply Chain Network

JULY 10, 2011

Myers, 56, will lead the functional groups that make up the company’s integrated supply chain, including Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering and Customer Service and Logistics. Myers earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tennessee. Northfield, Ill.

Food 79

Food Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Six Sigma 79

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

He is responsible for manufacturing, procurement, supply chain planning, logistics, quality, social responsibility and final product engineering. Prior to joining Starbucks, he worked at the executive leadership level in Europe, Latin America and North America at ICI, a global chemical company.

Procurement Analytics 259

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Metrics Procurement Solutions 259

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

50% of the interviewed companies have implemented re-shoring initiatives in the last 3 years for up to 20% of their Asia-based production capacity.

Cost Reduction Strategies 274

Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Europe Pharmaceutical 274

Freight Plus

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Given the higher price of oil (resulting in higher fuel surcharges), and the strength in rates being experienced in sectors such as flatbed and chemical railroading, it should come as no surprise that the Cass Freight Expenditures Index is reporting such overall strength in transportation spending.”. Logistics Management. Spotify. ,

Report 40

Report Transportation Industrial Industry 40

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g., Requiring suppliers to contract only sub-suppliers who follow certain standards could be a good start. delivery reliability”), but is that really “supply chain thinking”?

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 274

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. As a first of its kind agreement in the US, FedEx Express will develop plans to test Elroy Air’s Chaparral autonomous air cargo system within the company’s middle-mile logistics operations, moving shipments between sortation locations. Amazon workers in Staten Island vote to unionize.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 206

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Demand Planning Software 206

AB&R

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Thermal label solutions are more complex than you think – different adhesives perform best on different surfaces, ability to resist chemicals and scratches varies, and new technologies automate color. Inefficient labels are hiding in plain sight — wreaking havoc on the productivity of your staff and impacting the ability to meet your KPIs.

North America 52

North America Optimization Software KPI America 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

The Normalcy Index calculated weekly by the Economist projects that North America is 67% of the way back to normalcy from COVID, but globally, it is lower at 50% with many flare-ups. The pending effect of fuel on logistics costs is an overlay for all companies struggling to manage the bottom line. There was no new normal.

Modeling 276

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 276

Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

– September 9, 2015 – XPO Logistics, Inc. (“XPO Logistics” or “XPO”) (NYSE: XPO) and Con-way Inc. (“Con-way”) (NYSE: CNW) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for XPO Logistics to acquire Con-way. GREENWICH, Conn. and ANN ARBOR, Mich.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings North America Logistics 60

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to it… Transplace Acquires M33 Integrated. New Infinea® X from Infinite Peripherals® Expedites Warehouse, Logistics and Supply Chain Operations. Final rule for electronic logging devices is pushed back to end of October (Logistics Management).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 100

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). Due to petrochemical producers cutting production following Covid-19, and a variety of storms and hurricanes, base chemicals are in short supply, leading to slower production at paint makers including Sherwin-Williams and PPG. Logistics Management ).

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This can lighten the load of business logistics and administration and lessen costs. Another is Chemnet, which is a vertical B2B marketplace for chemical sales and purchases. Broadly speaking, the Asia-Pacific region dominates the space, with an estimated 80% of market share, followed by North America and Europe.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills Inventory Management Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

While the growth in the third-party logistics market has slowed somewhat, 90% of the major companies in the U.S. third-party logistics market has grown to become a $166.8 CEVA Logistics (The Americas). CEVA Logistics (The Americas). Total Quality Logistics. Total Quality Logistics. Media Image.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 70

Logistics Network Optimization Software North America Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 70

Resilinc

MARCH 14, 2023

The main mission of this task force is to accelerate the development of a sustainable domestic lithium battery supply chain in North America. There is also a know-how gap for midstream activities such as battery-grade material processing, active material and component production, cell manufacturing, and end-of-life battery logistics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Manufacturing Procurement 62

Material Handling & Logistics

MARCH 22, 2018

Despite uncertainty around protectionist trade policies, business leaders in the United States, Canada and Mexico maintain a positive outlook for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and its impact on their firms, according to a newly released report from HSBC ‘Navigator: Now, next and how for business’.

Mexico 54

Mexico Canada United States Survey 54

Resilinc

JANUARY 8, 2024

Logistics-themed disasters ( Poseidon Adventure, Airport, Airplane!, Deep Impact (1998) In Deep Impact , a comet strikes the earth, creating a mega-tsunami that devastates the Atlantic coasts of North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. The second rule avoids true stories and classic disaster movies.

Los Angeles 91

Los Angeles Supply Chain Strategy Scenario Planning Supply Chain 91

Kinaxis

OCTOBER 9, 2017

With it comes several logistical challenges. one cannot speed up the chemical or biological aspects of manufacturing beyond a certain point. Here they are: 1. and then reinfusing the patient to fight the cancer cells. So, personalized medicine is here! In pharma, manufacturing batch sizes are driven by equipment efficiency.

Pharmaceutical 84

Pharmaceutical Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 84

Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

. #4 The Indian Market: Petroleum, Chemicals, and Cereals In FY 2023, about 65% of India’s crude oil imports—worth $105 billion—passed through the Suez Canal. Currently, key Indian export sectors like petroleum products, cereals, and chemicals are impacted. Several chemical and fertilizer companies have rerouted shipments.

Industrial 118

Industrial Industry United Arab Emirates Pakistan 118