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This Week in Logistics News (October 14-18, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Wal-Mart seeks to tether small stores to big ones ( The Detroit News ). Also this week, The Detroit News and others reported that “Wal-Mart Stores plans to open more small stores as it links them to its supercenters, which will serve as mini-warehouses for their smaller cousins [emphasis mine].”. percent last year. .

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Why 2021 Will Be A Breakout Year For Sustainable Manufacturing

IQMS

Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. of all North American manufacturers have a sustainability policy in place, and 8.3%

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Top Supply Chain and Logistics Automation Trends to Watch for in 2019

GlobalTranz

This level of supply chain and logistics automation will use technology embedded within video analytics to offer drivers an extra hand in the course of duty. Also, knowing more about a trucks movements and driver actions and power shippers to say on fuel consumption costs and even insurance costs.

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Two Automakers Make Senior Supply Chain and Procurement Executive Leadership Changes

Supply Chain Matters

Last week both Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal reported the departure of yet another senior manufacturing executive at Rivian Automotive as well as an overall reorganization. The Wall Street Journal reported that Tim Fallon, the existing Vice President of Manufacturing will remain in that role. . Rivian Automotive.

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Added Information to Report of Volkswagen Battery Plant Investment in Canada

Supply Chain Matters

Thomas , Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit. Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America. These incentives reportedly involve annual subsidies and grants to offset the facility’s cost.

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Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 6-10

QAD

By offering students a real-world educational opportunity in rotational programs with employers, Lori’s program introduces students to all facets of supply chain management, from purchasing to logistics to materials management to production planning. Her students tend to focus on purchasing, logistics and consulting.

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Dispelling Three Common Myths about Global TMS Deployment

Talking Logistics

There’s a perception among large multi-national corporations that there isn’t a TMS in the marketplace that they could get set up within a workable timeline and for a reasonable cost. Walter holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University and attended The Detroit College of Law.