The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2021

As a retained executive search consultant, he built C-suite leadership teams for clients in a variety of industries. He lives with his family in suburban Detroit. iDev Partners provides growth and turnaround services to owners and executives of small and medium-sized automotive, industrial, and technology businesses.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

.” – Sir Winston Churchill Having just returned from the 2023 Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global conference in Detroit, these words are very fitting to encapsulate the essence of the event. The automotive industry faces fierce competition in attracting and retaining top talent.

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QAD

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Recently, I attended a dinner outside of Detroit hosted by QAD, the Korean Battery Industry Association and NAATBatt (an organization dedicated to the development and commercialization of advanced battery manufacturing in North America). Leadership in the EV industry will require control of the battery supply chain. .

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QAD

AUGUST 23, 2022

Wayne State University’s Mike Ilitch School of Business was high on my list because I wanted to go to school in Detroit, and their supply chain program had been ranked in the top 25 by Gartner that year (UPDATE: they ranked again this year, and even higher on the list!) . If you haven’t already, give it a listen!

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BlueYonder

MARCH 14, 2024

Blue Yonder and Microsoft co-hosted the annual Blue Yonder Automotive Connect event in Detroit, Michigan, bringing together 67 supply chain practitioners from 15 companies in the Automotive OEM, Tier 1, and Aftermarket sectors. These goals align seamlessly with the broader industry’s emphasis on enhancing efficiency and agility.

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QAD

APRIL 18, 2024

Complex dynamics shape the global automotive industry’s transition towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Recent media reports have suggested that the White House has been contemplating responding to political and industry feedback by potentially delaying the stringent EPA fuel economy regulations initially set for 2027-2032.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The protests—especially the blockade of the Detroit-Windsor border crossing—have caused delays and bottlenecks in production across the automotive industry in the U.S. While the Detroit-Windsor crossing was opened Monday morning (February 14), blockades continued to disrupt crossings in Manitoba and Alberta. and Canada.

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QAD

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Likewise, the action never stops here at the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, because Cathy Fisher of Quistem, Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I never miss a beat on supporting your organization in “delivering on the promise of delivery.” I’m talking about your workforce, and they’re the focus of steps two and three. My takeaway?

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 24, 2023

Thomas , Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit. Canada’ s industry minister is noted in this report as indicating that the production facility will cost upwards of C$7 billion to construct, and likely to be the largest manufacturing site in the country with a footprint equal to 350 football fields. Inflation Reduction Act.

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3PL Insights

MAY 3, 2021

Evans365 accesses and analyzes data sets from Evans’ warehouse management system and other data sources and presents findings graphically. We will continue to improve evans365 by integrating additional data sources and providing even more valuable metrics,” Evans says. This is only the beginning.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Two Detroit auto suppliers that manufacture shifts, pinions, gears, and other parts for the Big Three have filed notices of potential layoffs with the state of Michigan. Labor disruptions, including strikes, are one of the top 5 disruptions impacting the automotive industry this year—and on the list of megatrends for 2024.

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QAD

MARCH 29, 2022

The podcast will feature automotive industry experts discussing their thoughts on key industry issues and how to prepare for the future. It’s about material movement, sourcing, physical logistics and materials management – processes which are frequently overlooked and underfunded. Assessing current supply chain competencies.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an updated news capsule follow-up relative to major supply chain management and industry developments that we have shared previously on this blog. Last week, the industry publication Aviation Week published its report, Pratt GTF Repair Plan Jolts Beleaguered Airline Industry.

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QAD

AUGUST 17, 2023

June, July and even August have traditionally been laid-back months in the automotive industry, between vacations and major OEMs’ summer shutdowns, but the action never stops here at the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. I’m talking about the connected workforce, a pillar of Industry 5.0

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IQMS

JANUARY 21, 2021

From automotive components and parts manufacturing to producing recyclable plastics packaging and industrial products, achieve sustainable manufacturing excellence is proving to be a sure catalyst for driving greater revenue, reducing costs while making a positive contribution to the environment.

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QAD

MARCH 26, 2024

Complex dynamics shape the global automotive industry’s transition towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Recent media reports suggest that the White House is contemplating responding to political and industry feedback by potentially delaying the stringent EPA fuel economy regulations initially set for 2027-2032. carmakers.

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3PL Insights

APRIL 14, 2020

Detroit has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. Sourcing Quality Masks. “We Many of the online sources had low stock and shipment delays, there was a challenge procuring a quality mask. These industrial strength filters were much more than what was needed for our masks.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Industry data points to a $10 to $15 per hour difference on average in total direct labor costs among non-union vs. UAW contracted labor with production in the predominate U.S. Today, China based EV automakers and suppliers have notable cost advantages in materials sourcing, production and labor costs. Specifically for the U.S.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 18, 2022

As detailed by WSJ’s Tokyo-based automotive industry reporter Sean McLain , Toyota embraced just-in-time (JIT) inventory management after an executive took a late 1950s visit to the United States and marveled at how supermarkets kept store shelves stocked without massive inventory stockpiles. The post Behind Toyota’s 2021 U.S.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 17, 2022

As detailed by WSJ’s Tokyo-based automotive industry reporter Sean McLain , Toyota embraced just-in-time (JIT) inventory management after an executive took a late 1950s visit to the United States and marveled at how supermarkets kept store shelves stocked without massive inventory stockpiles. The post Behind Toyota’s 2021 U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to reporting from business broadcasting network CNBC , “ Tensions are rising and accusations are flying between the Detroit automakers and United Auto Workers as the union threatens to expand U.S. The notions of win-lose vs. win-win in contract negotiations is real for all parties, and for the industry itself. plant strikes.”

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 3, 2020

Industries that provide medical and household essentials have experienced unprecedented high demand and a subsequent shortage of supply. For other manufacturing sectors, such as the automotive industry, a very different pattern emerged.”[5] ” The way ahead. ” Footnotes. [1]

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2015

Many industrialized countries invest heavily in identifying and developing new technologies, materials, and processes. They are strategically located close to the industries and academia that best serve the mission of each institute. design & manufacturing industrial base for full-scale application. Website: [link].

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Resilinc stopped offering the in-person game during the pandemic and has recently re-introduced it for universities, corporations, and industry associations. Then start looking at the risks in your supply chain for those items, including geopolitical, natural disasters, financial health and where a single source supplies items.

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ivalua

AUGUST 10, 2015

Quite a few of our customers are located in the Detroit area where we recently hosted a networking event featuring Nexteer Automotive. Nexteer talked about how they have adopted technology to automate and standardize the sourcing function, while eliminating inefficient processes and empowering their employees.

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ivalua

AUGUST 10, 2015

Quite a few of our customers are located in the Detroit area where we recently hosted a networking event featuring Nexteer Automotive. Nexteer talked about how they have adopted technology to automate and standardize the sourcing function, while eliminating inefficient processes and empowering their employees.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 17, 2018

Perhaps the greatest engineering feat in the auto industry this century isn’t mechanical but financial: getting people to spend luxury money on milquetoast vehicles — turning Ford and Chevy hamburgers into steak. Now Detroit wants a taste, too. The swankier brands have been torquing top prices quite a bit as well.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

So many changes are buffeting the industry that such a mission might seem futile. Although container shipping is in dire straits with several other lines at risk of failure or in the throes of restructurings, it is by no means the only source of unpredictability in freight markets. Consider, for example, the Panama Canal puzzle.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

The Detroit Free Press reported last week that global auto maker Stellantis announced a senior supply chain North America leadership change after the automaker was dinged in an unflattering report regarding supplier relations in North America. Stellantis Senior Procurement Leadership Change. All rights reserved. .

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2020

FreightWaves’ news, content, market data, insights, analytics, innovative engagement, and risk management tools are unprecedented and unmatched in the industry. Steve wrote a book called The Third Wave which deals with a deep understanding of how industries work. FreightWaves’? Creating credibility has been the key to our success. [21:27]

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2020

His entire career has been with Lockton starting at the global headquarters in Kansas City and now in Detroit. The Lockton Transportation & Logistics Practice consists of 30+ individuals under one roof solely dedicated to the industry. Other sources consider any jury award over $5 million as a nuclear verdict. About Lockton.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2019

Steve wrote a book called The Third Wave which deals with deep understanding of how industries work. At FreightWaves, we’ve combined our tribal knowledge with influencers who are connected throughout the industry. I think the next generation of venture capital will be in places like Detroit, Des Moines, Houston, Cleveland, etc.

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DAT Solutions

MAY 14, 2018

Source: DAT RateView. The oil industry saw a huge downturn late in 2014 when oil prices dropped from over $100 per barrel (West Texas Intermediate crude, or WTI) to below $30 per barrel by February 2016. Source: Macrotrends. 2 Houston market to Midland, TX market (the Permian Basin). #3 3 Houston market to Dallas market. #4.

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GTG Technology Group

AUGUST 6, 2018

2018 is a big year for the trucking industry. Take a look back at the historic moments that laid the groundwork for the trucking industry as we know it today on this hallmark occasion. As we look toward the future of the trucking industry, we see that technology will play an enormous role. Sources: [link].

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GTG Technology Group

APRIL 20, 2016

One industry that is bringing hope to the area is the trucking industry. Two years ago, Michigan changed Flint’s water source from Lake Huron to the Flint River. Two years ago, Michigan changed Flint’s water source from Lake Huron to the Flint River. It’s easy to feel powerless in the face of this kind of disaster.

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DynaSys

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Says speaker Josh Linkner, jazz guitarist and founder of digital promotions company ePrize (now HelloWorld) and Detroit Venture Partners. These are proven, accepted, vetted systems and concepts that companies are using with great success in many industries (and many companies should not be without).

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Freightos

JULY 11, 2017

Alibaba’s Jack Ma recently urged 3,000 US small businesses to do just that at a conference in Detroit, and he is making good on his vision to take down trade barriers that are holding smaller businesses back from buying and selling globally. Speaking in Detroit in June 2017, Jack Ma encouraged US sellers to increase their sales abroad.

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