DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Less than ten days after Hurricane Harvey, trucks are already moving freight out of Houston, with almost the same volume as before the storm. Harvey hit Houston on Friday evening, August 25, and hung over the metro area for days, dumping more than 50 inches of rain on Southeastern Texas and Southwestern Louisiana. It could take months.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

Houston, We Have a Problem. Event companies perpetuate the myths of best practices. The industry has too many events. The events funded by sponsorships not a quest for the truth. The events funded by sponsorships not a quest for the truth. Houston, we have a problem. Stop the spend on sponsorships at events.

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Elementum

AUGUST 29, 2017

Harvey is not the first lethal and damaging flood to hit Houston: Tropical Storm Allison in 2001 killed 41 and caused $9 billion in damage, as well as flooding in 2016 that shut down the city for days. Houston’s expansive sprawl lacks drainage systems and has ample bodies of water that are easily exacerbated by heavy rains.

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TMC

AUGUST 31, 2017

As the unprecedented flooding and impact from Hurricane Harvey continues to be felt throughout Houston, SE Texas, and into Louisiana, the extent of the damage and cleanup efforts needed is becoming more clear. To keep you informed, the following information is the latest we are hearing from the Houston area. Ocean and Air.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

I was in Houston yesterday evening, speaking to a large group of procurement executives at a roundtable held by KPMG’s Procurement Advisory Group, at the fabulous Brennan’s restaurant on Smith Street. The event was well attended, with over 40 executives present.

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TMC

AUGUST 31, 2017

As the unprecedented flooding and impact from Hurricane Harvey continues to be felt throughout Houston, SE Texas, and into Louisiana, the extent of the damage and cleanup efforts needed is becoming more clear. To keep you informed, the following information is the latest we are hearing from the Houston area. Ocean and Air.

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TMC

AUGUST 31, 2017

As the unprecedented flooding and impact from Hurricane Harvey continues to be felt throughout Houston, SE Texas, and into Louisiana, the extent of the damage and cleanup efforts needed is becoming more clear. To keep you informed, the following information is the latest we are hearing from the Houston area. Ocean and Air.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Many of the leading ERP and supply chain software vendors have customer events in various countries around the world.; Most of the conferences on our list are in the U.S.,

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 28, 2017

Hurricane Harvey is causing catastrophic flooding in Southeast Texas, leaving the Houston metro area in a severe crisis situation. Houston area schools as well as a significant number of businesses are closed for the week and many areas are only accessible by boat or helicopter. While our Houston offices remain closed, the C.H.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 22, 2013

Whitney Houston. At the same event, Swedish futurologist Magnus Lindkvist provided some good advice on looking for innovations in a world full of information: “Which ideas are now out of sync in the new reality? Last year, ‘Whitney Houston’ was the most searched-for term in Google. ek Whitney Houston'

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Beyond keeping revenues flowing, a disaster preparedness strategy can minimize the broad economic impact of a disaster, making it easier for commerce systems to recover after an emergency event. Hurricane Harvey has caused incredible damage in Houston and the surrounding area as heavy, sustained rainfall has led to flooding.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Beyond keeping revenues flowing, a disaster preparedness strategy can minimize the broad economic impact of a disaster, making it easier for commerce systems to recover after an emergency event. Hurricane Harvey has caused incredible damage in Houston and the surrounding area as heavy, sustained rainfall has led to flooding.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

The following week, I am speaking at the Ortec, Optimus Event in Atlanta , the RIS News event in Orlando , and the Demand-Driven Institute Event in Houston. On March 16th-18th, I will be on a book tour in Europe discussing the concepts of Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. Lora Cecere is the Supply Chain Shaman.

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Axway

AUGUST 28, 2019

Join Axway at the Top Golf Swing Suite at the Four Seasons Houston on September 19th from 4 pm to 7 pm CST to accelerate your knowledge … Accelerate your digital transformation with APIs is the topic de jour these days.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

to the region of Texas that was affected by Hurricane Harvey, and 300 of them are in the Houston vicinity. Carson recommends companies not take a wait-and-see approach, but activate their disruption event response teams. “Even if a supplier’s factory is not flooded, the infrastructure (power, water, transportation, etc.)

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Alloy

JANUARY 10, 2019

I really enjoy events like these as nothing can quite replace the in-person conversations with leading companies, thought leaders, and influencers that take place. As we plan our schedule for the year ahead, we thought we’d share a compiled list of industry events to serve as a resource for others doing the same. RSVP > Feb.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Many of the leading ERP and supply chain software vendors have customer events in various countries around the world.; Most of the conferences on our list are in the U.S.,

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

This puts a strain on the existing transportation resources, and if mother nature wipes out the infrastructure in coastal areas, such as Houston, the Port of Miami or even shipments between Puerto Rico and the mainland, capacity tightens faster than anyone expects. A shipping capacity crunch is not a once-in-a-lifetime event.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 12, 2021

I interviewed some individuals who work in the Houston area and learned more about what happened. So there are always lessons learned from such events, that emphasize the need to be better prepared for the unknown. “It was hell.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

to Houston, where the shipping containers are loaded onto trucks. Did You Know That … Early examples of intermodal containers include railroads from 1830s (various sized containers), and Pennsylvania Railroad regular container service (1929). Significance. 0 TEUs 0 meters long. Significance. 0 TEUs 0 meters long. Significance.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Early data shows that most supply managers believe that Hurricane Harvey, which caused widespread destruction in south Texas and the closure of the Port of Houston, will impact supply chains in coming months.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 21, 2019

This week’s guest post is from my MBA student, Nikhil Singh, who accompanied me to the recent Institute for Supply Management conference in Houston. One of the many perks an MBA student has, is highly subsidized or even better, free entry to conferences and events! So here it is!

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

to Houston, where the shipping containers are loaded onto trucks. Early examples of intermodal containers include railroads from 1830s (various sized containers), and Pennsylvania Railroad regular container service (1929). Significance. The founder of modern intermodal container shipping conceives the concept of the modern shipping container.

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RFgen

JUNE 28, 2015

According to the Houston Chronicle, while lean and agile manufacturing processes have different qualities, both have helped manufacturing companies achieve reduced costs , quicker response time and improved customer service. Ultimately, according to the Houston Chronicle, agile manufacturing is focused on business sustainability.

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RFgen

JUNE 28, 2015

According to the Houston Chronicle, while lean and agile manufacturing processes have different qualities, both have helped manufacturing companies achieve reduced costs , quicker response time and improved customer service. Ultimately, according to the Houston Chronicle, agile manufacturing is focused on business sustainability.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Hometown:  Houston, TX.   Favorite Anderson Event:  Competing against the other west coast business schools at C4C Sports Weekend at Stanford. Recruiting: parker.cmc.recruiting@ anderson.ucla.edu. « [PROFILE] Nathan Adelman 14 | Main. | 80-20 Rule » 12/13/2013. PROFILE] Kyle Forrest 14. Kyle Forrest.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Major supply chain disruptions due to weather related incidents are on the rise, and one can’t dismiss these as a “once in a century” event any more. A resins expert in Houston shared with me the following insights last week: We are through the impact of the freeze – and the LS Force Majeure clauses finally ended, but not until September!

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Looking back on how we arrived at this point, many experts point to the 2017 hurricane season, specifically with Hurricane Harvey hitting the Houston area in late August 2017, followed by Hurricane Irma hitting Florida just a few weeks later. That’s assuming there are no major economic events. That all changed with the summer of 2017.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

The following week, I am speaking at the Ortec, Optimus Event in Atlanta , the RIS News event in Orlando , and the Demand-driven Institute Event in Houston. On March 16th-18th, I will be on a book tour in Europe discussing the concepts of Supply Chain Metrics that Matter. Lora Cecere is the Supply Chain Shaman.

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GTG Technology Group

APRIL 22, 2019

A few areas with high rates of cargo theft are Los Angeles, New Jersey, New York, Miami, Houston, and Chicago. Stay in communication with your drivers and law enforcement in the event of an issue. Don’t Let Trucks Sit for Too Long. Trucks can be sitting ducks in certain high-crime areas.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 1, 2021

from Rice University in Houston, TX and a J.D. TIA provides ongoing events, educational programs, and networking opportunities that benefits all their members regardless of their size. Before joining CSX, she worked at the Association of American Railroads and High Speed Ground Transportation Association. She received a B.A.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

But it is possible to stay a step ahead of events by identifying the risk factors, and developing a strategy for managing the main threats. A key battleground region that stretches from Detroit in the north to Houston in south is especially sensitive to such trade-offs. Multiple risks. “K” Vessel size is a further consideration.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JUNE 24, 2015

This was at the request of my good friend, Tom Nash, who I have known since 2000, when he was an IT Sourcing executive at Shell Oil in Houston. I had the opportunity to visit with the American Red Cross in Charlotte, NC yesterday, and held a negotiation workshop with the supply chain directors and managers.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem. The Predictive capabilities of ML are ideal in understanding the effects of forward looking drivers of demand to forecast a demand surge at a specific region, perhaps due to local events, social media buzz, unusual weather or competitor supply disruptions. What actions need to be taken?

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem. The Predictive capabilities of ML are ideal in understanding the effects of forward looking drivers of demand to forecast a demand surge at a specific region, perhaps due to local events, social media buzz, unusual weather or competitor supply disruptions. What actions need to be taken?

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DAT Solutions

MARCH 26, 2019

The spot market appeared heading for a rebound early in March, but a number of unexpected events have kept rates in check. There was also a major tank fire in Houston last week, which added further disruption. Denver to Houston rebounded 16¢ to $1.92/mi. Also some lanes are showing signs of life out of Green Bay.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 27, 2016

This mechanism must be driven not simply by external impacts, such as floods in Houston or explosions in Tianjin. The mechanism must be at a far more finite level to extract data showing events that impacts the overall efficiency and throughput of our supply chains. Monitoring Small Events, not Black Swans.

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