Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. In short, resilience is what keeps things running during a disruption — and what helps companies get back on track afterward. The result was restatement.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 29, 2024
Michael Jacobs, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Ferguson PLC In 2022, I wrote an article called The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of. The company sources goods from 36,000 suppliers out of 30 nations. We also opened one in Toronto and we have one opening up in the next several months in Nashville.
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Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 9, 2020
Before boarding the plane, I watched a traveler pull a diet Coke from the bin and thought about the struggle to source sweetener with the rise of COV-19. As I poured the dog food into the bowl for my pups, I wondered if I was going to have to switch kibble due to the looming issues of sourcing taurine—a health additive in many pet foods.
Tompkins Blog
JUNE 19, 2014
RALEIGH, NC, and NASHVILLE, TN. The August 25-27 event will help companies focus their efforts on the right initiatives. This year’s forum will take place at the Hilton Nashville Downtown and boasts 15 breakout sessions, several general sessions, and an offsite dinner and live music at The Listening Room Café. businesses.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 8, 2019
Next year’s conference will be on September 8th-11th in Franklin, TN, south of Nashville, TN. The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” Companies need to rethink the misguided thinking on one-number forecasting. #2 Background. The takeaway?
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 29, 2022
Toy companies are always looking for the next big thing. Mattel inked a multiyear deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to create a line of toys inspired by the space venture, the companies announced Wednesday. “As And for Mattel, that next big thing might be Space X. Louis, among other cities. Procter & Gamble is taking note.
Cathy Roberson
JANUARY 9, 2023
A number of logistics providers, carriers, and tech companies are introducing reverse logistics services and options. Each startup will have 7 minutes to ‘pitch’ its company in front of five esteemed judges and over 600 attendees. The platform integrates with UPS, FedEx, USPS, Shopify, Purolator, DoorDash, and more.
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