Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

The Boston area is a hub for warehouse robotics companies. Most recently, I visited the Berkshire Grey (BG) corporate office for an in-depth discussion about the company’s business, followed by a tour of the Berkshire Grey Innovation Center. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights additional developments, evidence and added signs that reinforce that there will be no peak holiday focused surge in transportation and logistics in the latter half of 2023. In the past we would expect to see transportation and warehousing ramping up hiring in late summer ahead of peak season. ”

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 19, 2021

Technology is playing a big role but one area, in particular, that I’ve always found interesting is transportation management services (TMS). No matter the mode of transportation a shipper uses, the shipper is paying more for it, that is, when they can find space. TMS has come a long way since its early days.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Background Global wide transportation and logistics costs increased at unprecedented rates during 2021 and 2022. Our specific prediction was that manufacturers and retailers will exercise considerable pressure on carriers for re-negotiating existing transportation and logistics contracts. billion in 2022, the company estimated.”

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 24, 2023

The trucking company filed a request in U.S. According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal , Yellow was given another 30 days to make the missed payment to the fund. federal court for a temporary restraining order to prevent workers from striking. UPS Contract Talks Resuming We noted that the other potential U.S.

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Resilinc

APRIL 8, 2024

The majority of advanced chips are made by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which makes chips for Apple and Nvidia. Due to the highly sophisticated environment needed to manufacture chips, many semiconductor companies in Taiwan have temporarily paused production, even if they were not severely impacted by the earthquake.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 3, 2024

Major Earthquake Senior business, procurement, information technology or supply chain executives with the responsibility for the assessment and mitigation of business related risks can often contemplate various impactful risk events. Our thoughts are with the victims, and their families. According to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators have reportedly recovered the ship’s data recorder and will conduct interviews with crew members and harbor pilots who were onboard the vessel. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has indicated that the closure of this port will have “ major and protracted impact on supply chains.”

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 15, 2023

Now, even with those strains largely receding, companies are looking for better ways to manage the flow of goods on the fly and make sure they have merchandise where it needs to be to boost sales and maintain margins.” ” • Automating In-Store Workflow. And it’s there where harm can begin. 6] Jeffrey J.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

This technology is deployed among regulators, law enforcement, and national security agencies, as well as over 100 of the world’s largest public and private companies. Magazine as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. governmental agencies to include U.S. Northvolt Raises $3.4

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

We further called attention to a published report at the time by The Wall Street Journal indicating that Apple was aiming to eventually produce one quarter of iPhone production within India. If not, other China Plus alternatives will come to the forefront of global based branded companies. All rights reserved.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Any steps taken to become greener will favor companies in visibility, credibility, and develop a leadership reputation. Sustainable procurement: consists of environmentally friendly purchasing that carry reduction, reuse, and recycle. International journal of production economics (Vol. Bhattacharjee, 2015). Vishal Gupta, 2013).

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Introduction The global business landscape has witnessed an increasingly fierce competition, pushing companies to seek effective strategies to maintain and enhance their competitiveness. The company has implemented sophisticated barcode scanning and point-of-sale systems to collect real-time data from its stores.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Today’s story in the Wall Street Journal discusses how more operators of the largest truck fleets in the US are in the process of converting their fleets over to natural gas powered trucks. The company (owned by none other than T. Even Waste Management is converting about 15% of its 22,000 garbage trucks to gas.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

In reporting of the latest investment, The Wall Street Journal observed that the total investment represents Amazon’s largest investment in another company since its founding 30 years ago. With this latest investment, Amazon ’s total investment in this AI start-up amounts to $4 billion, and reportedly has a minority ownership.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2022

Both Business Network CNBC and The Wall Street Journal , cited data from Cox Automotive indicating that sales of new vehicles in the U.S. The company’s products have reportedly been in high demand but outpacing available supply. Steep transportation cost increases and shipping delays added to inventory management challenges.

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Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 1, 2018

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. Our Rating: 4.9 Who is it for?:

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal and other industry specific media are reporting that Seattle based digital freight start-up services provider Convoy is preparing for a possible sale or other action. The company further secured a new $150 million line of credit from J.P. At that time, Convoy’s valuation was pegged at $3.8

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, dropped 0.4 The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, dropped 0.4

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Validated was the company and its associated supply networks continue to produce aircraft at the rate of 38 per month. For the full year of 2023, the company reported a 17 percent increase in total revenues to $77.8 For the commercial aircraft business segment, the company reported $33.9 billion operating loss reported for 2022.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2019

The geopolitical conflicts to which Resilinc refers include things like trade conflicts and Brexit, which the company asserts pose some of the most potentially costly and disruptive supply chain impacts. Andrew Rudin ( @contrarydomino ), Managing Principal of Contrary Domino, believes global issues will affect both companies and communities.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

This tech provider was more recently named as the Fast Company World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023. We have the potential to revolutionize goods transportation and are excited to be working with partners around the world to make this vision a reality.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Tesla further indicated that the company would pay a 1,500 euro bonus in December to offset inflation levels in Germany. Labor Department indicating that warehouses and transportation companies employed 25,000 few workers in October than the year-earlier period. This report cites data from the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 30, 2018

As reported by Khadeeja Safdar and Laura Stevens in the Wall Street Journal last week, Amazon has started to “ban shoppers from the site for infractions such as returning too many items.” Dozens of people have complained on Twitter, Facebook and other online forums that Amazon closed their accounts without warning or explanation.

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

by David Correll and Ken Cottrill A concept called “just transition” is cropping up in sustainability circles, and if it gains ground, it could become part of corporate pledges akin to those that commit companies to net-zero operations by a certain year. Such an outcome has significant implications for supply chain sustainability.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A Wall Street Journal published report on this situation (Paid subscription) indicates that in previous Covid vaccine rollouts, vaccine makers such as Pfizer and Moderna shipped needed doses directly to designated vaccination centers. Production sourcing and distribution is predicated on the needs of drug companies and insurance providers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This Ferrari Consulting and Research Group advisory brief provides added perspectives on premium personal fitness equipment and services provider Peloton Interactive , the litany of events that have surrounded the company, and some lessons acquired. In late December of 2020, the company announced the acquisition of U.S,

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

We indicated that the implications of unprecedented, elevated levels of inflation levels will vary by specific industry, but taken as a whole, they present a number of complex product management, procurement and supply chain planning challenges that will need to be tackled.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2022

After a tumultuous two years of pandemic-driven supply and global transportation disruptions, the stakes are obviously high that both parties can reach a timely resolution to this period of contract renewal. As The Wall Street Journal noted in its reporting: “ The risks have seldom been as high as they are this year.”. Fortunately.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 11, 2023

More importantly, the company reaffirmed prior guidance indicating that it expects to produce 50,000 vehicles in 2023. This news exceeded Wall Street’s estimates and with that, the company’s stock has reportedly risen 84 percent since the announcement. and Europe. in order for vehicles to comply for attractive $7,500 U.S.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Second, we just released our second Talking Logistics YOUniversity course, Building a Strong Transportation Management Foundation. GameStop expects fewer price markdowns with ship from store service ( Dallas Business Journal ). As reported by Reuters , the company will invest “$2-$2.5 E2open Acquires Terra Technology.

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Key factors influencing inventory levels, supplier quality, demand forecasting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, production planning, transportation management and more are becoming known for the first time. On average, a typical company relies on external suppliers for over 80% of the components that are assembled into a given product.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

And the garage door company is coming this morning to replace the crumpled door. MacroPoint Announces Platform Integration with JDA Transportation Management Solution. On the software front, just when you thought “Does the market need another transportation management system (TMS)?” along comes Haven TMS. in an email.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2023

These areas can often include supply chain planning, sourcing and procurement, customer fulfillment, logistics, transportation and other application areas. AI technologists refer to this technology as being “ narrow AI. ” The fundamental question is one that has surrounded enterprise and supply chain focused applications for decades.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The notions of an unanticipated global-wide pandemic, unprecedented disruptions in supplier lead times, global transportation, and the burden of a sevenfold increase in ocean container shipping rates have tested prior product business strategies and supply chain practices. reasonable costs. ”.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

I may be overly concerned about the receipt of my order, and I do have some safety stock levels with my current cologne, but since the company has not charged my card, it also make me think about economic risk. Companies need better visibility across their entire supply chain network to assess and mitigate their risks.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The current set of supply chain disruptions is being set off by a combination of COVID cases and energy disruptions in manufacturing hubs around the world, labor shortages, lack of capital infrastructure investment, misaligned transportation resources ( a lack of containers, ships, and trucks), and surges in consumer demand.

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