Chicago Manufacturing Procurement Shipping 
Talking Logistics
JUNE 30, 2015
In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. As a strategic process, transportation procurement may still seem very tedious and challenging.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. If you’re Home Depot, you reserve an entire ship for your own exclusive use. He lives in Chicago. The impact?
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The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 9, 2021
As a broker insider, Mike saw first-hand how antiquated the freight procurement process was for manufacturers, retailers and distributors. Mike graduated from University of Wisconsin with a degree in Political Science and has a master’s degree in Business from University of Chicago. About Sleek Technologies. Sleek Technologies
ShipBob
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
ShipBob can only fulfill orders for CBD products from our US fulfillment centers that meet the following criteria: Products are manufactured by a US-based company. The rest of this article provides general information on shipping CBD products. Now that we’re working with ShipBob, we can easily ship to all 50 US states with ease.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
So, as I sit in this uncomfortable seat, fighting sleep, winging my way to Chicago, I am asking myself a simple set of questions. The supply chain team takes and ships orders. Those without any chutzpah define the “supply chain” as an organizational function that focuses only on distribution, manufacturing and procurement.
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 5, 2022
Intelligent procurement technology provider JAGGAER announced the finalization of a partnership with TealBook , a tech provider that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to gather, predict and refine supplier data and to provide companies with additional product sourcing options. E2open Acquires Logistyx Technologies.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 8, 2019
The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” A common issue in financially-driven companies is the heavy utilization of manufacturing assets past reasonable limits throwing the supply chain out of balance. Background. Supply Chain Trade-offs. . #4
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