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Peloton’s Supply Chain Strategy Turnabout

Supply Chain Matters

Sourcing was both a cost as well as landed cost decision factor. The company was eventually forced to transport its bikes and equipment by more expensive air freight to avoid congested U.S. The move was communicated as a means to boost market share and to gain access to domestic sources of manufacturing capability.

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New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS

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These enterprises are no longer reliant on the Suez Canal route for shipping freight on Post-Panamax container vessels to the United States. East Coast to Columbus, Ohio—as opposed to the traditional option of using West Coast facilities—are negligible. The savings achieved by routing shipments through the U.S. West Coast ports.

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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. Trade Policy.

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50 expert tips on logistics planning and strategy

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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.