Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 5, 2022 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based blog readership.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 17, 2022

In his last role at Bluelinx, Jeff was the General Manager of Metal Products Business Unit which generated $250M in revenue sourcing products from 17 different countries serving 18,000 SKUs to national, regional and local building products retailers. About OneRail.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

by Bill DuBois What are your supply chain thoughts when you see this picture? If you happen to be involved in any way in supply chain, whether it’s supply chain planning, manufacturing or distribution, your next thought after hoping people are okay is likely, “holy crap!”. How long will it take to recover?

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Every warehouse strives for efficient order fulfillment. There are many factors that can impact costs, from warehouse replenishment practices to the warehouse equipment deployed to support the fulfillment process. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Nate Masterson. Dave Masterson. Nate Masterson. MapleHolistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As global supply chains continue to tackle ongoing disruptions, one major headwind that most organizations are faced with is the inflationary environment we are living through. The key to this lies with sourcing. Before diving further, let us define what sourcing is. Digitalizing sourcing (i.e.,

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 18, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters blog we provide highlights and insights regarding SAP SE’s 2022 Sapphire ASUG Now customer conference held last week in Orlando, Florida. . That over 75 percent of global companies have experienced or facing supply chain disruptions, and that resiliency and agility are now a top priority.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

Manifest is an event that is focused on the future of logistics technology and how technology is transforming and disrupting the supply chain and how goods are moved around the world. Everyone is talking about the supply chain. Eighty percent of the greenhouse gases come from the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

As I was enjoying the holidays, I had an opportunity to reflect on the year past and what the future holds for supply chains. However, organizations will need to be deliberate in designing supply chains with optionality so it does not become cost prohibitive. Supply Chain Design is essential in tackling these.

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Arena Solutions

AUGUST 23, 2022

To compound matters, unforeseen events like the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in part shortages and other supply chain shocks, making it difficult for companies to deliver products on schedule. Eventually, I went to work for a supply chain company that was partnering with a smart surveillance manufacturer named Pivot3.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Hundreds of Cafe Bustelo cans washed ashore in Florida this week. Source: Laurie Cus. Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. SAP Launches Enhanced Supply Chain Execution Software for Faster Logistics Planning.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Amazon has dozens of warehouses all over the country, and more around the world, so your products may be in your customers’ hands quickly. The inventory that’s on the shelves and logged into the system is the inventory your 3PL warehouse can pick, pack and ship to your customers. Amazon FBA Inventory Woes. Missing that Personal Touch.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Amazon has 27 airplanes and 258 supply chain facilities in the United States. Global supply chains responded quickly – over 200,000 spinners were available from Alibaba retailers and upwards of 8,000 sellers on Amazon. The Logistics of Fidget Spinners. How Jack and Jeff Are Reshaping Global Retail.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

California, Florida, and New York are leaders in the CBD market within the United States. However, in Florida, hemp-derived CBD products are legal while cannabis-derived CBD is only legal medicinally. Your best bet is to simply sell the industrial hemp-sourced CBD, as it won’t have high THC levels and is accepted across the nation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

On Monday, I would speak in Orlando Florida at the Terra Technology event; and on Wednesday, present the keynote at the Logistic Summit & Expo in Mexico City. I believe that supply chains build economies and save the world. I believe that supply chains build economies and save the world. I am not quite sure.

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ShipBob

MARCH 21, 2024

Warehousing is expensive. Setting up and maintaining a warehouse makes up a significant portion of your overall ecommerce operational costs and has a heavy impact on your bottom line. If you’re considering renting or buying a warehouse, you need to keep these expenses in mind. Let’s get started.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Our 40 th Bi-Annual Supply Chain Resource Cooperative meeting was a great success, culminating with the student gallery walk, featuring 27 undergraduate and MBA supply chain projects. Proactive” – Tangible resource commitment in fixed assets, to permanently redesign supply chains.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 29, 2013

Caterpillar is the subject of one of three case studies that show how supply chain management can support both environmental and financial goals. Supply chain sustainability projects are often sold on the argument that going green makes good business sense. Logistics is a leading source of carbon.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2023

That assessment comes as a result of 10 months of subdued demand, inventory de-stocking, and high interest rates, the New Jersey-based company said in its “The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index.” And now on to this week’s logistics news. But a key focus right now for Amazon is using AI to figure out where to place its inventory.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 29, 2023

Last month, Hurricane Idalia swept through Florida and several other states in the southeast, forcing airports, marine cargo ports, and distribution hubs to cease or reduce operations. These disruptions caused delays throughout the entire supply chain as effects rippled down. Where are your sustainability supply chain issues?

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RFgen

JULY 6, 2014

based companies are faced with supply chain issues because their products are manufactured far from the location of their largest consumer markets. With between 3,000 and 4,000 boxes of merchandise leaving their two Florida-based warehouses, accurate inventory management and processing are crucial for Ascent to maintain operations.

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RFgen

JULY 6, 2014

based companies are faced with supply chain issues because their products are manufactured far from the location of their largest consumer markets. With between 3,000 and 4,000 boxes of merchandise leaving their two Florida-based warehouses, accurate inventory management and processing are crucial for Ascent to maintain operations.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2023

But then, supply chain disruption became the rule instead of the exception, consumers changed their tastes as often as their socks, and global competition started playing hardball. Supply chain is fickle. Once upon a time, the world of manufacturing was a relatively stable place. Let’s take a closer look.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Detective – Our First 10 Cases! This was another case for The Supply Chain Detective ! They received goods into their warehouses/distribution centres. Some of the materials were sourced and managed by the customers. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our latest news capsule follow-up relative to updating readers to prior supply chain management developments that we have shared on this blog. The storm made landfall near Keaton Beach, Florida as Category 3 hurricane storm with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph.

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EMERGE App

AUGUST 5, 2018

In the next few months, he sourced for custom suppliers of flying discs from China, opened a few online stores at Amazon , eBay , and Shopify. Simplifying the Supply Chain. He would then source local suppliers for graphic design and paint, and use his stamping and embossing machines to produce custom discs.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

This points to an ongoing trend, Armstrong notes, "for companies to outsource logistics functions to 3PLs in order to control costs and increase supply chain efficiency." The service most frequently outsourced to a 3PL is transportation management (24%), followed by warehouse management (19%). Ryder Supply Chain Solutions.

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 31, 2021

I disagree 100% with the Fed Chairman’s assessment last week in Jackson Hole that supply chain problems are a short-term temporary issue. Structural steel right now has prices that are through the roof (literally, as steel beams are typically used for framing new DC and warehouse structures). What about steel?

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

” Merchandise financial planning involves sourcing and buying products your customers want to buy, then pricing and distributing them strategically to yield maximum returns on investment. You most likely would sell more inventory throughout the year in warmer climates (like California or Florida), then in the Midwest year round.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

a warehouse or cross-dock) in a company’s freight network to route a daily mix of inbound freight on truckload or less-than-truckloads (LTL) to plan loads for delivery. Logistics planners can provide complete deliveries in a single shipment, even when product may be sourced from multiple locations. Scenarios and Benefits.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. Supply chain management through AI will continue to refine. Brian Jessup.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43 Smith 4.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 2, 2018

And few can match the scale and success of Costco and their membership-only warehouse clubs, for example. What if you bought orange juice in bulk from the growers in Florida? You will need to source for suppliers that can supply orange juice in bulk. But you make up for it with a transparent supply chain and lower prices.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

As climate change risks grow — rising sea levels, change in precipitation patterns, extreme droughts and heat waves, and intensification of hurricane events — global supply chains are vulnerable to major disruptions. Other companies also rely on real-time, supply chain-related news especially about weather events.

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