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Resilience by Design: The Power of Simulation in Supply Chain Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

Optimal sourcing plant is different for different periods A baseline optimization model shows that depending on the period (month), the optimal sourcing location varies. For example, Colorado should be serviced by the plant in Texas in certain months and by the California plant during others.

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Winter Alert: Winter Weather Conditions Developing Across Much of the US

GlobalTranz

According to weather.com, “more than 2 million Texas homes and businesses were without power Monday morning as record-breaking cold and Winter Storm Uri extended an icy grip across the central United States.” Parts of I-20 in Texas are closed. Source: NWS. UPDATE: 02.15.21. Winter weather continues to impact multiple U.S.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

The largest impacts start in the South and move their way up the US latitudinally – think Florida to Georgia to North Carolina, and Texas to California to Washington to Oregon. Colorado is geographically diverse with plains covering the eastern part of the state before reaching the Rocky Mountains further west. Texas-Laredo Area.

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Activant Anticipates More Virtual Collaboration in B2B Distribution

Supply Chain Network

Headquartered in Livermore, California, Activant has operations in Texas, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. SOURCE Activant Solutions Inc. For more information, please visit distribution.activant.com. Back to top. RELATED LINKS.