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Happy Groundhog Day

Supply Chain Shaman

Brand owner to contract manufacturer or third-party logistics provider to a retailer.) In a project that I am currently working on with Georgia Tech, I had a bet that the research assistants would not find a clear definition in the literature. This data latency, and the lack of synchronization, results in network blackholes. (A

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Ukraine and the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

He explains, “Collateral damage from a wave of cyberattacks targeting Ukrainian government websites may disrupt shipping lines and logistics firms, perhaps reigniting the worst of last year’s supply chain chaos. Up may recall that over a dozen years ago, he threatened Georgia in the same way he is threatening Ukraine.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

The Dirty Dozen, in alphabetical order, are: Amazon, Atlantic Coast Utilities/Laurence Moloney, Daikin America, Dollar General, Ernst Nursery and Farms, Foundation Food Group/Gold Creek Foods, Hilton Hotels, Kingspan Light and Air, Liox Cleaners/Wash Supply Laundromat, Mayfield Consumer Products, Refresco, and Starbucks.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. According to a report from The Information , the company is imposing this fee on returns when return options at Whole Foods, Kohl’s, or Amazon Fresh locations are closer or at the same distance as a UPS Store return location. The Einride Pods are monitored remotely. Employment at U.S.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2015

Talking Logistics

Last January, I shared 5 New Year’s Resolutions for supply chain and logistics executives to improve as leaders. In my opinion, the best source of practical knowledge and advice are your peers — that is, executives just like you who have already met and overcome the same challenges and opportunities you face today.

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The Year in Logistics: Most Popular Articles from 2020

Logistics Viewpoints

It’s the last few weeks of the year which means it is time to look back at the year in logistics. And 2020 was certainly quite the year in logistics. As always, it was a busy year covering the latest supply chain and logistics trends, emerging technologies, mergers and acquisitions, major news announcements, and more.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

The largest impacts start in the South and move their way up the US latitudinally – think Florida to Georgia to North Carolina, and Texas to California to Washington to Oregon. Refrigerated transportation is particularly at a premium and can be difficult to secure if not working with a logistics provider with an expansive network.