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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

Supply Chain Network

This effort reinforces our belief that we can simultaneously grow our business in a way that supports our commitment to becoming a more sustainable company,” Swihart stated. ScottsMiracle-Gro is consolidating the warehousing and distribution of its bagged products that are shipped to home center stores. Media Contact: Anne Kreuser.

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

Intelligent Audit

As freight rates continue to fall, shippers will likely continue to leverage blank sailings to balance operational costs against volatile fuel prices. Facing difficulty in the trans-Pacific market, industry-leading shipping giant Maersk has announced it’s dropped two trans-pacific services. Ikea, Unilever, A.P.

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Peloton’s Supply Chain Strategy Turnabout

Supply Chain Matters

Containers of fitness equipment shipped from Asia were delayed by major port and inland logistics disruptions. The company was eventually forced to transport its bikes and equipment by more expensive air freight to avoid congested U.S. The attention of the company’s most senior management, as well as its investors became center stage.

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Top Five Air Cargo Carriers

The Logistics of Logistics

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Ohio, Fedex (FDX) has an extensive line of services, including on-board courier and temperature control services. It currently has 243 jets, but leases additional aircraft during peak shipping season ( UPS Press Release ). million tons of cargo were shipped ( Korean Air ). UPS Airlines.

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New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS

TMC

These enterprises are no longer reliant on the Suez Canal route for shipping freight on Post-Panamax container vessels to the United States. As described in my previous blog post , the enlarged Panama Canal can handle container ships up to 13,000 TEUs in size. Is your supply chain make-to-order, make-to-stock, or both?

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50 expert tips on logistics planning and strategy

6 River Systems

Devise a model that supports environmental sustainability. “BSR recommends that companies address climate risks in their supply chains by focusing where they have the greatest impact and greatest influence and taking several steps: Consider a broad range of climate risks and prioritize parts of the supply chain that are most at risk. .

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When Government and Business Global Supply Chain Forces Can Collide

Supply Chain Matters

As an example, specific mention was made of semiconductor producer Intel , with its intention to build a $20 billion semiconductor “ mega site ” consisting of up to eight state-of-the-art production contracted fab and other production facilities in one campus location near Columbus, Ohio. ” Modified U.S.