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6 River Systems Garners S&DCE Top Supply Chain Projects Award Win for Crocs Partnership

6 River Systems

One such company was Crocs , which opened its Dayton, Ohio distribution center in October of 2019, with 40% more space than its previous operation. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many businesses pivoted in how they operated on a day-to-day basis. With the additional space, the company had expected to deliver 50% more throughput.

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Cardinal Health Invests in Visibility to Improve Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. We are making significant IT investments to build our data capabilities and using innovative new technologies like artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to monitor trends and develop new solutions.” More predictable arrivals will translate to higher in-stock positions.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 1-5, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Here are some excerpts from the article: Amazon already is operating a fleet of 10 Boeing 767 freighters, flying daily out of its air hub in Wilmington, Ohio. The acquisition could give it access to Jet.com’s innovative pricing software, its network of warehouses and customer data.

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The New Normal: Falling Rates and Improved Efficiency Set New Standards for Shippers

Intelligent Audit

Falling ocean rates and volatile fuel costs have logistics professionals across the supply chain searching for innovative efficiency solutions throughout their operations. As the logistics industry continues to recover from pandemic-era supply chain disruptions, shippers are adjusting quickly to the expectations of a new normal.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 20-24, 2015)

Talking Logistics

If you’re looking for something to analyze and discuss at your next team meeting, how about this quote from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos: “Born a decade ago, AWS is a good example of how we approach ideas and risk-taking at Amazon. We strive to focus relentlessly on the customer, innovate rapidly, and drive operational excellence.

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Technology Diffusion: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks

QAD

Beyond Location Tracking: Life-Saving Innovations My sisters and I have a group chat where we “gather the data” on my mom’s day-to-day activities. This installation was precipitated by an impromptu trip my mom made, several years ago, to Dayton, Ohio. Between the two devices we have a pretty good idea of her location.

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Spectra Energy Supplier Forum: Driving Collaborative Project Management

Supply Chain View from the Field

These executives provided an overview of the incredible growth in the natural gas pipeline structure that is being driven by the massive shale gas reserves in North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Ohio that are driving the need for gas and LNG distribution lines. This growth also requires that suppliers be ready to drive improvements going forward.