Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 1, 2023

Reporting by The Seattle Times, business broadcasting network CNBC , and statements from Amazon differ on the overall number of workers that participated. According to reporting from The Seattle Times , workers provided images of walkouts involving Brussels, Chicago, London, Miami , as well as offices in Virginia and Idaho.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

FLEXE, Flexport and Convoy–three technology companies adding flexibility to the supply chain–,recently hosted the first Peak Logistics breakfast in Seattle, Washington. The founders of each company came together to discuss the overlap of technology and logistics and how it can be used to solve every day problems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

And while the company touted upgrades such as better cameras, better processors, and smaller borders around the screen, the big news was the charging port. The new version of the iPhone will drop the company’s proprietary Lightning port in favor of European-mandated USB-C ports.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

After reports last week indicating that Seattle based digital freight start-up services provider Convoy was preparing for a possible sale or winding down of business operations there are indications that freight logistics platform provider Flexport will be the acquirer of Convoy’s underlying technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

This acquisition builds on the Panasonic/Blue Yonder strategic relationship, established in January 2019 with a partnership, followed by the creation of a joint venture company in Japan in November 2019. In other sustainability news, the InBev 100+ Accelerator is adding some big-name companies: Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, and Unilever.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 9, 2024

Mercedes Benz US International issued a statement indicating that the company fully respects team member choices whether to unionize and the company looks forward to participation in this process including workers having access to the information necessary to make an informed choice.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 19, 2022

A further report published by Bloomberg this week quotes the colorful CEO of Ryanair Holdings as once again bluntly indicating that the company needs a management shakeup. Seattle was an apparent reference to the company’s commercial aircraft business unit management. Since our prior update, the Chairman of Air Lease Corp.

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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.

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2018

They were staring at a petition, signed by 21,000 consumers, who said that if they knew that the company used products that were produced by slave labor, they would all be drinking Red Bull from now on. And in July 2018, Seattle imposed the first U.S. ban on straws, following the lead of Vancouver a few months earlier. Portland, Ore.,

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 25, 2023

Published reports indicate that digital freight brokerage technology provider Convoy has sought out an investment advisor to explore “ strategic options that include a sale of the company.” Among specific recognitions, in May of this year, the company was named in business broadcasting network CNBC’s Top Disruptors 50 listing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2023

Karl is the Co-Founder and CEO of Flexe , a company that solves the hardest omnichannel logistics problems for the world’s largest retailers and brands. About Karl Siebrecht Karl Siebrecht is the Co-Founder and CEO of Flexe, a company that solves the hardest omnichannel logistics problems for the world’s largest retailers and brands.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

First branded ‘Prime Air’ jet in Amazon’s fleet to fly at Seafair (Seattle Times). Verizon to buy vehicle management company Fleetmatics for $2.4 For related commentary, see How Are Leading Companies Approaching Workforce Planning? It’s also nice to take a break from usual stories and commentary, if only for a day. Baaba Maal.

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Multichannel Merchant

MARCH 17, 2020

Amazon has temporarily suspended fulfillment of non-essential items through its Fulfillment by Amazon service for third-party sellers through April 5 due to high coronavirus-related demand for medical supplies and essentials, the company said. “We are likely to increase or further increase online shopping. top 10 list for ecommerce sales.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

The company is setting up a new “Development Center” to support Amazon Scout, which is a fully electric autonomous delivery robot that is being tested in four US locations. This was part of the reason the company missed its 2008 goal to reduce aircraft emissions by 20 percent by the end of 2020. Container shipping prices skyrocket.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Background The report observes that during the last several years Alibaba has experienced a series of challenges including a government crackdown on high-flyer Internet companies. One of its most valuable platforms, electronics payment provider Ant Group , had its planned IPO halted in 2020 because of government restrictions.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

In light of these risks, developing a flexible supply chain is the best strategy for success, but what does that mean exactly and how can companies get there? The same is true for labor strikes, terrorist attacks, quality issues, and other non-natural events. That was the central question Matt Castle, Director of Air Freight Services at C.H.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

As Amazon continues to push toward dominance of all sales channels, more companies must tap into the power of automation to fulfill more orders. Why Do Companies Fear Distribution Center Robots and Their Implementation? E-commerce defines the state of global supply chains today. Bring disparate systems together.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Boeing Acts Swiftly According to reporting from Bloomberg , Boeing CEO David Calhoun immediately cancelled a planned annual senior leadership retreat which was scheduled to begin today, and has since summoned company employees to an all-hands meeting to be webcast on Tuesday from the company’s 737 production facility in Seattle.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Content Summary: Seattle ranks number 1 among the seven metro areas in supply chain management and technology occupational employment share. workspace://SpacesStore/257ffaac-af24-42c7-bfac-85a5821dd793. number of flights, road congestion, distance to ocean ports); and in the presence of top 100 logistics IT providers. Media Type.

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Multichannel Merchant

DECEMBER 21, 2021

has significantly expanded its fulfillment network and added automation capabilities through the acquisition of 3PL Whiplash for $480 million, giving it warehouse assets in key markets and ports including Long Beach, CA, Seattle/Tacoma, New York/New Jersey and Savannah, GA. Ryder System Inc. The deal is expected to close in early January.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

So let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon poised to take on UPS, FedEx in delivery business (Seattle Times). And yesterday, news emerged that the company’s Chinese affiliate, Amazon China, has registered with the U.S. And if you’re reading this, neither did you.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The company was founded in Australia in 2014 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia; Seattle, Washington; and Toronto, Canada. Merchants simply purchase a label and their package can be picked up from their front door. Sendle is also 100% carbon-neutral, a Certified B Corporation and Climate Neutral Certified.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 3, 2018

For congested metropolitan areas such as Seattle, the focus is actually on the ‘final 50 feet’ of those shipments.”[3] ”[2]. The Last City Mile. Historically, last mile deliveries in urban meant delivering goods to a store and even that was a challenge. That’s especially the case among millennials and urban shoppers.”

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Freightera

MARCH 22, 2024

Get The Service You Need at The Level You Deserve and With a Sustainable Road Forward The logistics and freight industry faced a significant shakeup in 2023 with the closure of Convoy’s trucking software company. The post The Perfect Alternative for Former Convoy Trucking Company Users appeared first on Freightera Blog.

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

Here we give you eight real-world examples of how businesses use Kanban, a popular lean tool that’s helped companies in a huge range of sectors improve efficiency – especially those in the manufacturing industry. While many of these are large companies, the principles and practices apply to SME businesses in a range of industries.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

For supply chain companies, IT consultants can provide valuable insights to help them overcome the various challenges associated with supply chain management. That said, here are some reasons to hire a IT consulting firm for your supply chain company. . Supply chain companies are no exception. Experience . Outside Perspective

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Supply Chain Insights

APRIL 8, 2015

I made a list and wrote Seattle, San Francisco, and Austin. In short, their job is to move their product, company and/or the economy forward by creating something new. There was excitement in the air: creative work in the city with smart people doing great things. Where else could I go to do what I do? Then I thought, dang!

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Part four of a five-part series on the hidden benefits you can expect from working with a digital freight management company like Aborn & Co. As part of our sales process, we typically engage with everyone in a prospect’s operation from the warehouse or logistics manager to the CFO of the company. Problem Prevention.

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Part five of a five-part series on the hidden benefits you can expect from working with a digital freight management company like Aborn & Co. The goal of this blog series is to outline some of the hidden benefits of working with a digital freight management company like Aborn & Co. What does all this cost?

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SupplyPike

MAY 30, 2019

There are the typical contenders like California, New York, and Seattle. We chose Fayetteville for its growing economy, the amazing talent pool coming out of the University of Arkansas, its proximity to both Fortune 500 companies and other growing startups. But we chose Fayetteville, Arkansas. Why Arkansas?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2016

Seattle startup Flexe pulls in $14 million from investors (The Seattle Times). Freightos Launches First International Freight Marketplace to Power $2 Trillion Worth of U.S. Annual Imports. Kuebix Announces SaaS TMS with Premier Apps & Integrations. DHL to Expand U.S. E-Commerce Operations (WSJ – sub.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2017

Across a wide number of industries, the way companies interact with customers has changed dramatically. A golden age, where customer desires dictate the actions of companies. Companies are now, more than ever, responsive to the needs of customers. Companies are now, more than ever, responsive to the needs of customers.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Part two of a five-part series on the hidden benefits you can expect from working with a digital freight management company like Aborn & Co. I showcased the indirect cost savings you can expect from working with a digital freight management company like Aborn. . In part one. Ability to Scale. Ability to Scale.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

If we don’t do our job well, then there’s no doubt that big, strong companies like Amazon will look into whether they can do better themselves.” For now, those tend to be handled by Maersk and companies like it. “Amazon is a threat if we don’t do a good job for them,” Soren Skou, the CEO of A.P. Shares of FedEx Corp. and UPS Inc.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Yesterday highly noted Seattle Times aerospace industry reporter Domenic Gates reported that the manufacturing defect: “ is likely to reduce the MAX delivery rate by about a third, leading to a negative cash flow and a financial loss for the third quarter, the company’s chief financial officer said on Thursday.”

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Like others, we were somewhat surprised to note that Amazon indicated this week that the company intends to hire upwards of 250,000 seasonal workers in order to prepare for this year’s holiday season peak volumes. The number considerably exceeds the 150,000 level of employees brought on in the prior two years.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

To give you a better idea of how a small error can have a huge impact, imagine a container ship navigating from China to Seattle with a compass that is off by 1 degree. If I continued at that same compass setting, about halfway there, I would be off course by about three miles.

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